November
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Hot
for a Harley - Win Me
21st Annual Hollywood in the Hills
25th Annual Apple Hill Harvest Run
El Dorado Custom Cycle Toy Run
Festival of Lights
Hot
for a Harley - Win Me
A
2004 XL 1200 C SPORTSTER - Tickets
are $20 and available online at www.eldoradocounty.org or
call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 621-5885.
21st
Annual Hollywood in the Hills
November
6, 2004
This annual live and
silent auction supports the El Dorado Women's Center and its mission
to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. There will be 400 silent and live auction
items, food, drink and music. This year's location is the Mercedes Benz of El Dorado
Hills, 1000 Mercedes Lane, El Dorado Hills. Admission includes food, wine, entertainment, auction catalog
and bidding number for $40 per person. Join the fun from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Call (530) 626-1450 for more information.
November 7, 2004
8.5 mile
run, 3.5 mile run/walk, 0.5 mile kids' fun run. All proceeds from the
race to benefit Camino School. Age divisions: 12 & under, 13-19,
20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-70+. Half mile kids run 8:30 am, 8.5 mile run
9:00 am, 3.5 mile run/walk 9:10 am. Primus Winery, Apple Hill Registration
forms available on line or at Apple Hill grower ranches or Camino School
or by mail PO Box 494, Camino, CA 95709. www.AHHR.org. Call the Apple Hill Growers Association
at (530) 644-4552 for more information.
El
Dorado Custom Cycle Toy Run
November
14 , 2004
The motorcycle run starts in Cameron Park and continues to the Bell
Tower in Placerville. Collection of Toys for Tots at the Bell Tower
to benefit local families in need. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring a toy
for the kids. Historic Main Street, Placerville. Call (530) 677-1501
for more information.
Festival
of Lights
November
26 , 2004
The old-fashioned festivities will close Historic Main Street
and begin around 5:30 pm at various locations up and down Main Street
with music, entertainment, Santa, stagecoach rides, and the Holly Jolly
Trolley rides (to outlying parking lots). The tree lighting will be at the Courthouse at approximately
6:00 pm. The event hours
are 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information visit www.placerville-downtown or call
(530) 672-3436.
EL
DORADO COUNTY FARM TRAILS AND VISITORS GUIDE
 There
is more information in this full color, glossy, 8-1/2 by 11 inch guide.
You
can pick up the above guide at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce,
542 Main Street, Placerville. Stop by for tourism information or to
purchase books, maps, etc. Phones: (530) 621-5885 or (800) 457-6279.
You can also check
out the guide online at
visit-eldorado.com/farm_trails_visitors_guide_04_05 |
El
Dorado County Visitors Authority
http://www.visit-eldorado.com
eNews, November,
2004, Vol. 3, Issue 11
November
Events
December
Events
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Highlights
Apple
Hill Season
Those who have left the highway and driven through the orchards,
vineyards and forests above Placerville know what Apple Hill is
all about. Take the drive because everyone will enjoy it. Go to
www.applehill.com or call
(530) 644-7692.
Thomas
Kinkade Fine Art
November 20,
2004. Annual Placerville picture sale for charity at the El Dorado
Fairgrounds. 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Thomas Kinkade will be there
from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information call the El Dorado
County Fairgrounds at (530) 621-5860.
Below are
a few November events.
Click on the November
calendar for a complete list.
Guy
Fawkes Celebration at Jack Russell Brewing Company
November
6, 2004
Our most popular annual celebration is back again with the addition
this year of food and events continuing after the bonfire. There
will be Indian food from Priya. We will feature the Berkeley Morris
Dancers throughout the day. Come and enjoy the fun. 11:00 am to
8:00 pm. For more information call (530) 644-4722.
Violin
Concert at the Sequoia
November 7, 2004
Cocktails at 4:30 pm and dinner at 5:30 pm followed by a concert
by Christine Choi, a phenomenal young violinist. For more information
and reservations call (530) 622-5222.
9th
Annual Pray for Snow Party
November 13, 2004
Prizes, contests, giveaways, live music, drink specials and much
more on this fun-filled night. 99.9% chance of snow on November
13th. Music by the UNOPHICIALS (former members of Cosmic Freeway).
7:30 pm at the Rockwater Bar & Grill, South Lake Tahoe. Call
(530) 544-8004 for more information.
Annie
November 26-28, 2004
An orphan, Annie and her dog, Sandy,
are placed in the lap of luxury for a week as a part of a publicity
campaign for the rich and sometimes heartless Oliver Warbucks. The show will continue in the month
of December. Show
times vary. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older),
and $8 for students. Group
rates available. Visit www.imagination-theater.org
or call (530) 672-5303.
Coming
in December
Visit
Santa
Your family can visit Santa at the Historic
Cary House Hotel, 300 Main Street, Placerville from 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm on November 29th and December 13th. Visit www.placerville-downtown.org
or call (530) 672-3436.
Stagecoach
Rides
Go
down Historic Main Street, Placerville in an authentic stagecoach
on November 29th & 30th and December 14th, 20th and 21st from
noon to 4:00 pm.
Annual
Historic Country Inn Holiday Tour
December
4-5, 2004. Tour 10 inns
decked out in seasonal finery, meet the innkeepers and enjoy inn
specialties and refreshments. Weekend tickets available, good for both Saturday &
Sunday. Portion of proceeds benefit Snowline Hospice. Hours for
this self-guided tour are Noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $15 per
person. Visit www.goldcountrylodging.com or
call (877) 262-4667.
Christmas
in Coloma
December 12, 2004. Christmas in Coloma will have a huge
pile of snow for visitors to enjoy. 1850's children's games, booths,
Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, musicians, food and more. 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Admission
is $5 per vehicle. For more information call (530) 295-2170.
For more December
events, visit our web site at www.visit-eldorado.com
or call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 621-5885.
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