April
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In
This Issue
The Power Team
Orchards in Bloom
Kid's
Expo
Home
& Garden Show
The
Power Team
April
21-25, 2004
The world's greatest
exhibition of power, strength, speed, inspiration and motivation. See
the power team at the first Baptist Church, 6361 Pony Express Trail,
Pollock Pines at 7 PM nightly. For more information visit www.thepowerteam.com
or call (530) 644-2133.
Orchards
in Bloom
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... the kids will love it! Located in Camino, CA,
was once a fledgling association comprised of 16 original ranches. Today
it boasts more than 50 ranches including Christmas tree growers, wineries,
and vineyards. Visit www.applehilll.com or call the Apple Hill
Growers Association at (530) 644-7692.
April 10, 2004
Over 100
Exhibitors. This
event will provide fun and hands-on activities for the kids while Mom
and Dad learn about local resources, businesses, agencies, organizations,
schools and services for families. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the El
Dorado Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Visit www.choices4children.org or call
(530) 676-0707 for more information.
Home
and Garden Show
April 23-25,
2004
This annual event is the place to be for all your spring home
improvement idea-gathering and get-to-work on your honey-do lists. Friday
12 noon to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Dorado
County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. For more information
call (530) 622-7166.
Easter
Egg Hunts
April
10, 2004
Marshall Gold Discovery
State Historic Park. Call (530) 622-6919.
Placerville Kiwanis.
Call (530) 295-1316.
The Motherlode Lions.
Call (530) 622-9235.
Fire Department.
Call (530) 677-2212.
Cameron Park. Call
(530) 677-2231.
Pioneer Volunteer
Firefighters. Call (530) 620-4444.
April 3, 2004
Georgetown Egg Hunt
& Hat Parade. Call (530) 333-4000.
A
Night on the Town ... A Stroll Back in Time
April 10,
2004
Presented by Our House Defines Art. Come celebrate the first
release of the intricate and unique artistry of the late Alfred Joseph
Finelli. Live music, wine and hors d'oeuvres brought to you by Sogno
Winery and Mama Ann's Italian Deli. RSVP's are recommended. Call (916)
933-4ART.
 To
see our El Dorado County Visitors Guide online visit www.visit-eldorado.com,
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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eNews, April,
2004, Vol. 3, Issue 4
April
Events
May
Events
June
Events
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Highlights
Third
Saturday Night ArtWalk on Placerville's Historic
Main St. from 6 to 9 pm. April 17th. Call (530) 672-3436.
The Statement
from
the Independent Film Series. April 5th and 6th at the Signature
Theater. Directed
by Norman Jewison, The Statement is a contemporary political thriller
set in modern day France. R 119 minutes.
Below are
a few April events.
Click on the April
calendar for a complete list.
Coach
Trip
Double
Yahoo! The next cultural coach trip is in the planning stages.
The date is April 17th. Visit either the Art Deco exhibit at
the SF Legion of Honor Museum featuring over 300 works of art,
jewelry, sculpture, furniture and more or the comedy production
of "Noises Off" at the Marines Memorial Theater. Plenty
of time for lunch and shopping! For more information call (530)
295-3496.
22nd
Annual American River Festival
April 24th
and 25th. American River Conservancy and American Whitewater,
both non-profit river conservation organizations, will feature
a whitewater rodeo, downriver race, slalom races, live music,
dinner, an auction and more. Fun for the whole family. Sat. 9
a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public, $15
for competitors. Visit www.americanriverfestival.org
or call (530) 626-6882.
Shakespeare
Club Rummage Sale
April
30th and May 1st. Among the items available will be jewelry, furniture,
household items, books, toys, tools, shoes craft supplies, collectables
and a large assortment of adult and children's clothing. Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2940 Bedford Ave.,
Placerville. For information call (530) 295-1867.
Flea
Market
A Flea Market
is held at the EDC Fairgrounds on the first Saturday of every
month. Time: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: 100 Placerville
Drive. For more information call 530/621-5860 or visit www.eldoradocountyfair.org.
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 May
Placerville's
150th Birthday
Placerville Residents, Friends and Dignitaries will be celebrating
Our Golden Past with a celebration ceremony on Thursday, May 13th
with dignitaries, glimpses of the past and birthday cake followed
by a full day celebration on Saturday May 15th. Main Street will
be closed to provide ample space for the many demonstrations,
performances and activities planned for the party and will be
followed by an old fashioned street dance from 7 to 10 p.m. for
more information call (530) 621-5885.
Anuual
Renaissance May Faire - May 15th and 16th
Put on by Cedar Springs Waldorf School this event is a family
event with fun for all ages. Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Dorado Fairgrounds. Visit www.cedarspringsonline.com or
call (530) 642-9903 for more information.
Annual
Self Guided Garden Tour - May 16th
Placerville Community Pride Committee presents this 4th annual
event. welve unique and picturesque privately
owned gardens can be viewed on this self-guided tour. Tickets
are $10. Call Marilyn Fergusoi at (530) 622-0712 for more information.
For more May
events, visit our web site at www.visit-eldorado.com
or call us at (530) 621-5885.
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