January
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In
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Hot
for a Harley
4th Annual All American Sock Hop
Crab! Crab! Crab!
Gold Discovery Day
Passport Weekend
Hot
for a Harley
The lucky
winner was Steven Miller from Ukiah. Congratulations
Steve!
All
American Sock Hop Featuring the Crew Cuts
January
15 , 2005
Come catch the wave with the El Dorado County Chamber and Kool 101.9,
Sacramento's Oldies Station along with many local businesses sponsoring
this great event. This evening will be full of dancing, silent auction,
no host bar, hot dogs and popcorn, and lots of fun. The doors will open
at 7:00 pm and the dancing will be from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. El Dorado
County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive. Tickets are $20 each. They are limited and available by advanced ticket sales only.
Visit www.eldoradocounty.org. For more information
call (530) 621-5885.
20th
Annual Crab Feed
January 8, 2005
The El
Dorado County Search & Rescue Council sponsors this event. Doors
open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm, and dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight.
Held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive. Tickets
are $25 each. For more information contact Diane at (530) 677-4449.
Gold
Discovery Day
January
22, 2005
This annual event celebrates the anniversary of James Marshall's momentous
discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. Join us for living
history, interactive period trade demonstrations and gold rush music.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 am to 4 pm. For more
information call (530) 295-2170.
2005
Passport Weekend
Passports
Go On Sale January 21, 2005
The 2005 El Dorado Passport Weekends will be held on April 9-10 and
April 16-17, 2005. Call or visit the website to get an application to
purchase your passport to this great event. Applications can only be
postmarked on or after January 21, 2005. Twenty wineries located in
El Dorado County will be participating. Tickets are $65 per person.
We suggest that you get your application in early. www.eldoradowines.org.
Call (800) 306-3956 for more information.
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, January,
2005, Vol. 4, Issue 1
January
Events
February
Events
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Highlights
Trident
Maple Forest
January 8, 2005. Trident maples are planted in a shallow tray.
We will discuss botany, plant physiology, styling and care for
this unique Bonsai style. The trees will be taken from one-gallon
pots and are approximately 9-10 years old. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Lotus Bonsai Nursery and Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville.
Cost is $110. www.lotusbonsai.com. Call (530) 622-9681
for more information.
Great
Escape Day
January 15,
2005. In conjunction with Winter Clearance Days
(at participating merchants from Jan 2-17), Placerville
Downtown Association will conduct drawings every hour on Saturday,
January 15th for great prizes and gift certificates
at the Bell Tower (while supplies last). For information about this event please call (530) 672-3436. Noon to 5:00 pm on Historic Main
Street, Placerville.
Below are
a few January events.
Click on the January
calendar for a complete list.
Cool
Contra Dance
January
22, 2005
The Cool Contra Dances will be held from January through May on
the 4th Saturday of each month. The band will be Old Time Confusion.
Instruction is at 6:30 pm and full dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00
pm at the Pilot Hill Grange in Cool. $7 for adults $5 for under
18 and $1 under 12. Call Alan at (530) 333-1109 for more information.
Annual
El Dorado Friends of the NRA Banquet
January 25, 2005
Fundraising dinner and auction for the NRA Foundation. Live and
silent auctions, special drawings including limited edition firearms,
other guns, custom knives, art prints and much more. Bar opens
at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm. Placerville Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest
Court, Shingle Springs. Tickets are $45 per person. For information
call (530) 672-3330.
Coming
in February
A
Chocolate Affair
February 12, 2005. This event is put on by Soroptimist International
of Placerville and Cameron Park. An evening of chocolate confections,
featuring local wineries, breweries and restaurants, silent and
live auctions. 6:30 to 10:00 pm at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds,
100 Placerville Drive. $25 per person. For information call (530)
344-1476.
Third
Saturday Artwalk
February
19, 2005. Art galleries and merchants
stay open late to host this changing art show. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, demonstrations,
and entertainment. Sponsored
by local galleries and merchants. 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Historic Main
Street, Placerville. For
information call (530) 672-3436.
Highway
50 Association "Snowball" at the Sequoia
February
26, 2005. Hosted by "Mark Twain" himself portrayed by McAvoy Lane
and the Highway 50 Association. Music by Old West with a wonderful
dinner planned. Put on your period attire, slip on your dancing
shoes and enjoy a delightful evening of gaiety and fine dining.
Proceeds to benefit the Highway 50 Wagon Train. More details to
come. For reservations call the Sequoia Restaurant at (530) 622-5222.
Cost is $45 per person. www.hwy50wagontrain.com. Or call
Vi Tara at (530) 644-3761.
12th
Annual El Dorado Hills Rotary Crab Feed
February 26, 2005. This event is a fundraiser for the
El Dorado Hills Rotary Club. Cocktails at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00
pm, dancing from 8:00 pm to midnight. El Dorado Hills Community
Services Gymnasium. For
ticket price, information and reservations please contact Lew
Meltz at (916) 933-2707.
For more February
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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