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December News
In
This Issue
1940's
Radio Hour
Christmas Parade
Historic Country Inn Holiday Tour
1940's Radio
Hour
December 5
- 21, 2003
This musical show is set in a radio station and features classic 1940’s
musical numbers as well as traditional Christmas numbers and is appropriate
for all family members. Join us for this delightfully entertaining season.
Show times vary. All performances will be held at the Veteran’s
Memorial Building located at 130 Placerville Dr. in Placerville. Tickets
are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. All Thursday
performances are $12. Groups of 10 or more are $10 ea. For more information
call the Mother Lode Performing Arts Company at 530/672-3322.
Placerville's
Annual Christmas Parade
Sunday, December
7, 2003 at 1:00 pm
As always, the parade
will take place rain or shine. The parade begins at the Mountain Democrat
parking lot and winds it’s way down Broadway, Main Street, past
the Bell Tower and ends at Sacrament St. The community joins together
for the festive event put on by Goodyear McIntires & Tubes. This year’s
theme is A Carousel Christmas. Bring your camera or to be in the parade
call 530/622-9400
Annual
Historic Country Inn Holiday Tour
Saturday
and Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2003
Tour 10 inns decked our in seasonal finery. Meet the Innkeepers and
enjoy specialties and refreshments. Tickets are good for both Saturday
and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This is a self-guided tour and tickets
are $15. For more information contact Historic Country Inns at 877/262-4667.
Old
Fashioned Christmas Craft Faire
December 13, 2003
The 8th annual Christmas Craft Faire is held at the Church
of the Foothills. Lots of nice Christmas gifts and goodies.
Hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Santa will be making
an appearance in the afternoon. Location is 2830 Merrychase Drive,
Cameron Park. Call 530/677-2231 for more information.
Christmas in
Coloma
December 14,
2003
An old
fashioned Christmas is celebrated in Coloma each year with demonstrations,
carriage rides, period crafts, music, strolling musicians, 19th
century Christmas programs and plays in the museum. Marshall Gold Discovery
State Historic Park, 8 miles north of Highway 50 on Highway 49. 10:00
am to 4:00 pm and free to the public. A parking fee may apply. For information
call 530/295-2170.
 To
obtain a copy of the El Dorado County Visitors Guide, or to purchase the
CD “Introduction to El Dorado County”, which is packed with
beautiful pictures of local scenes, click here.
Available Now:
2003-04 Farm Trails
Guide. Visit http://edc-farmtrails.org/
to find out how to obtain your free copy.
CONTACT
US
You can pick
up the above guides 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 1-800-457-6279 or visit www.visit-eldorado.com.
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El
Dorado County Visitors Authority
http://www.visit-eldorado.com
eNews, December,
2003, Vol. 2, Issue 12
December
Events
| December
Highlights
Third
Saturday Night ArtWalk
on Placerville’s historic Main St. from 6 to 9 pm. December
20th. Call 530/672-3436.
Christmas Tree Farms open Thanksgiving weekend
in El Dorado County. For information call 530/644-7692, 530/622-7229
or 530/622-5636 .
Below are a few December events.
Click on the December
calendar for a complete list.
Christmas
Tree Lighting
El Dorado Hills Christmas Tree Lighting.
December 4th 5:30 to 7 pm. Ceremony location: CSD, 1021 Harvard
Way, El Dorado Hills. Share the fun! Enjoy carols, entertainment,
cookies & punch. For information call 916/933-1335.
Tea
in Toyland
December 14th
at the Historic Cary House Hotel, 300 Main St. Placerville. Seating
at 11:30 am, 1:00 & 2:30 pm. Children of all ages will delight
in the antics of the Cinnamon Bear. Tea and cookies will be served.
A child must accompany adults. Adult tickets $6, Child tickets
$3. For reservations and information call 530/622-4271.
Community
Christmas Dinner
December
20, 2003
Camino
Community Center Assn. Invites you to join them for the Annual
“Free” Christmas Dinner. Each year they are fortunate
to have generous donations by the community. Doors open at 2:00
pm., 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. For information call 530/647-8005.
The Cider
Press has a handy events calendar. Or visit http://www.applehill.com/site/calendar.html.
The Farm Trails
Guide has maps of its six main farm trails areas—Gold
Hill, Pleasant Valley, Georgetown Divide, Apple Hill, South County
and Placerville—as well as a harvest calendar and product
directory.
Coming
in January
3rd
Annual Sock Hop In the Sand
A Tribute to the Beach Boys
Saturday, January 17, 2004. Doors open at
7 p.m. dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds,
100 Placerville Dr.
Silent Auction, Hot Dog and Popcorn Stand,
No Host Bar
Tickets are
$25. This event sells out every year. Sponsored by Kool 101.9.
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