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April
eNews
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This Issue
Rafting
on the American River
Wildflowers and Weddings
Wander the Byways, Plan to Return
April Highlights and Coming in May
Get your Free
copy of the El Dorado County Visitors Guide.
 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
NEW!!!
Foothill Flyer Airport Shuttle Service to El Dorado County (area from
El Dorado Hills to Pollock Pines) from Sacramento International, SFO,
Reno and Oakland. 1-800-464-0808 or visit http://www.foothillflyer.com/
Rafting
on the American River
Rafting for the Adventurous
(the North Fork, Class IV-V rapids) begins with the April snow melt and
may run till June. Rafting for family and friends (South Fork, Class
III and Middle Fork, Class II-IV) runs from mid-April through October
and is dam-controlled.
River outfitters
offer a selection of 1/2 day, full-day and two-day or three-day trips.
Some have campgrounds, some serve meals. Some have music, etc. All
are fun. Here are a few specials:
-Adventure
Connection has 1/2 price family trips June 24&25, July
8&9, 22&223, August 5&6, 19&20, September 2&3.
These two-day trips include two nights camping plus 5 meals. All two-day
(Tuesday/Wednesday) midweek trips on the South Fork from May 26-September
6, 2003 will be 1/2 price family trips. Call 1-800-556-6060
or click http://www.raftcalifornia.com/. Their
weekend South Fork two-day trips include a wine tasting dinner at their
campground, with El Dorado County wines.
-Mariah
Wilderness Expeditions has gift certificates so that you
can treat a special friend or loved one. As well as their regular trips,
they offer two women's trips on the American River this summer, one
on the South Fork, June 7-8 and one South Fork/Middle Fork trip, August
2-3, Both trips are in paddle boats (2 days, 2 nights, 5 meals). Call
1-800-462-7424 or click http://www.mariahwe.com/.
-The
Mother Lode River Center offers some special discounts.
Call 1-800-427-2387 or click malode.com/booking/discounts.html
. They also have kayak instruction, whitewater schools and other
adventurous activities.
-Tributary
Whitewater Tours offers a 15% off coupon on its home page,
http://www.caladventures.com/TributaryWhitewaterTours.htm.
Scroll down the page to find other discounts, plus a schedule with prices.
For a list of 40
outfitters, click http://visit-eldorado.com/rafting_outfitters.asp
Wildflowers
and Weddings
The first Wildflowers appeared in late March. Depending on the elevation,
you can enjoy wildflowers from now till July.This is wedding season
too, and El Dorado County has some perfect locations (and weather) for
your special event. Click on visit-eldorado.com/affair.asp
to find churches, sites, photographers, DJs etc. If you'd like someone
else to take care of the details, try It's One Fine Day
http://www.itsonefineday.com/
or call 1-888-339-2786. Picture your wedding in an iris garden, at
a winery or historic site. Picture riding in a snow-white limo or in
a horse-drawn carriage. Picture a few select guests or a crowd. Act
now as wedding sites fill up fast and photographers, DJs etc. get booked
quickly.
Wander
the Byways, Plan to Return
Spring
came early this year. Peach trees were already blooming in late March.
Hurry to see the remaining blossoms, or just enjoy the new green growth
and the Spring babies (lambs, foals, etc.) everywhere. April is a
perfect month for a driving tour through El Dorado County. Visit Apple
Hill® (Camino area, off of Rte 50) to see the fruit orchards
and wineries. Follow the Farm Trails signs to see iris gardens, bonsai
nurseries, vineyards, ranches, etc. See the last of the snow in the
Sierras, fish in mountain lakes or hike amongst Alpine scenery. Visit
charming Gold Rush towns such as Placerville, Camino, Pollock Pines,
Rescue, and Diamond Springs.
For
ideas, brochures and maps, stop in at the Chamber of Commerce office
at 542, Main Street, Placerville or call 530-621-5885.
For
the last of the skiing, plus biking, golf, hiking, fishing, horseback
riding, skateboarding, even llama packing, check out recreation under:
http://visit-eldorado.com/parks.asp
If
tempted to stay awhile, you have a choice of hotels, motels, B&Bs,
campgrounds, mountain cabins and other types of lodgings. To make a
selection, click visit-eldorado.com/hospitality.html
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April
Events
May Events
June Events
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April
Highlights
Below are the main April events. Click on the April
calendar for a complete list.
Events
at the Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive
-Monthly Flea Market (first Saturday)
-April 5, 7:00am-2pm. FREE to public, $10/table. www.eldoradocountyfair.org/,
530-621-5860.
- April 12 - Kids Expo.
Loads of FREE fun
for the Kids (over 100 exhibitors). Parents have opportunity to
learn about local businesses, agencies, organizations, schools
and services for families. http://www.choices4children.org/,
530-676-0707.
- April 25-27 - Home and Garden Show
... great ideas for home and garden improvement! 530-622-7166.
Annual and FREE.
- April 4-27—In theater on the Fairgrounds, the Imagination Theater
presents the musical "Fiddler on the Roof". Call 642-0404
for ticket prices and reservations.
More
April Events
...
-Live
Murder Mystery - Veterans
Memorial Hall, 130, Placerville Drive: April
3,4,5,6,10,11,12,13—
The Mother Lode Performing Arts Co. presents Agatha Christie's
"Ten Little Indians". $15 general admission, $10 students,
seniors: 530-672-3322
-Third
Saturday Nitelife Art Walk
April
17, 6-9 p.m. Historic Main Street, Placerville. Wine, hors d'oeuvres,
demonstrations, entertainment in local art galleries. FREE.
http://www.Placerville-downtown.org/events.html,
530- 672-0177. This
event takes place throughout the year on the third Saturday of
each month.
Sold
Out!!
Passport tickets
for the Wineries Passport Weekends, April 5 and 6 and 12 and
13. Apply for passports even earlier next year! Click on
http://www.eldoradowines.org/ for information
about El Dorado County wineries or call 1-800-306-3956 for a
FREE color brochure and map.
Due
to a tasting room fire, Windwalker Vineyards in Fair Play will
not participate in the Passport weekends. You may still order
wine from Windwalker by calling 530-620-4054.
Firefall Winery,
5951 Mt. Aukum Road, (Somerset Corner on E16), 530-626-5432, is
now open for tasting every Sat and Sun, 11am-5pm http://www.firefallvineyards.com/
Gourmet Cooking Classes at Tony Matthews
447,
Main Street, Placerville.
Call
(530) 626-9161 for the April class calendar and to register.
Coming in May
We're
swinging into the busy summer season. Click on the May calendar
for the "big picture".
The
Placerville Certified Farmers Market
opens May 10 and will be open every Saturday through mid-October,
8am to noon at the Ivy House Parking Lot (east end of City of
Placerville Historic District). Lots of fresh fruits and veggies,
breads, flowers, eggs etc. edc-certifiedfarmersmarkets.org,
530-622-1900.
May
9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25.
Have fun at "Annie Get Your Gun",
a lively musical about the good old days of the American West.
Veterans Memorial Hall, 130, Placerville Drive. Mother Lode
Performing Arts Company. $15 general admission, $12 students,
seniors. Info-530-672-3322.
May
10, 11 am. EDC Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Ghost Mountain
Ranch, 5560, Badger Hill Road, Pollock Pines. Performances by
the Sierra Outlaws. Crafters, Wolf people. Renaming of the
western-replica town. Public welcome. For info, call Ghost
Mountain Ranch, 530-644-5476.
May
17 & 18. Famly Fun at the Annual
Renaissance May Faire.
The
Cedar Springs Waldorf School organizes this event at the Fairgrounds,
Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-5pm. www.cedarspringsonline.com,
530-642-9903.
May
18 (Sunday). Self-Guided Garden Tour.
Visit twelve glorious gardens in various parts of El Dorado
County. Fourth year of this annual event, presented by the City
of Placerville Community Pride Committee. 10am-5pm, $10 per
person. Contact Marilyn Ferguson, 530-622-0712
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