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Event(s) details are subject to change, so it is always best to call ahead...and make reservations as soon as possible. Some of the best times of the year to visit the California Foothills are Spring and Fall. Winters are usually spectacular as well, so whenever You choose to visit, You will easily find an entertaining trip. Here are just a few choice events to look forward to;

Amador county Events - April 2011

INFANT MASSAGE & NURTURING TOUCH FOR THE YOUNG CHILD - Thurs Apr 7 from 6-8PM in Sutter Creek. Please call The Resource Connection at 223-1624 to RSVP, and for location information. Presented by Brandy Astwood, independent child birth educator, doula, and founder of the Motherlode Holistic Connection in Jackson. Join us for a very special ‘how-to’ evening. Research has proven the many benefits and importance of infant massage, as well as nurturing touch for young children... and now you can learn it, too- for free! You won’t want to miss this very special opportunity! Bring your infant with you, or a doll to practice on. CONTACT: Erika Simmons Provider Coordinator esimmons@theresourceconnection.net T (209) 223-1624 x109

SAVE THE DATE: COMMON GROUND'S 1st ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISER - Sat April 9 at Gold Country Lanes in Sutter Creek.

April 9, 2011 Motherlode Model Railroad Club Open House 10:00 am Location: Cultural Center, Cole Street, Sutter Creek (behind the elementary school)

Main Street Theatre Works 2nd Annual Fundraiser: "April in Paris" at the Hotel Coq d’Or A Fabulous French Pajama Party, with dinner, prizes, auction and more (Jackson, CA) – Last year, Main Street Theatre Works (MSTW) hosted a pirate-themed fundraiser that was a swashbuckling good time, and put everyone in the mood for their first summer show, Treasure Island. This year, they are bringing French frivolity to Sutter Creek as they host their April in Paris at the Hotel Coq d’Or. French Pajama Party, designed to get people in the mood for their opening summer show, the hilarious French farce, A Flea in Her Ear. The fundraiser will be Saturday, April 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Native Sons Hall in Sutter Creek. The Hall will be converted into a Parisian Hotel, and guests are encouraged to come in their sassiest pajamas, with a prize awarded for the best nightwear. Dinner will be served, music will be enjoyed, and games will be played to win fabulous prizes. We are also bringing back our 50/50 Raffle, where the winner gets 50% of the pot, as well as our auction, where people can purchase trips, spa packages, dinners and more. Tickets for the event are $25 per person, and can be purchased through the MSTW website at www.mstw.org. Seating is very limited and last year this event sold out, so be sure to get your tickets early. Help us celebrate our 2011 Summer Season at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, and make plans to enjoy our two summer shows ~ A Flea in Her Ear, opening June 17th, followed by Leaving Iowa, opening August 5th. Ticket information for the fundraiser, as well as MSTW’s summer season can be found at www.mstw.org

SIERRA BELLES MYSTERY DINNER: “A SPOOF OF THE ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW" - Sat Apr 9 at 5:30PM at Mel & Faye's Diner on Hwy 49 in Jackson. Menu Choice: Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu With all the fixin’s and a no host bar. Tickets are $30. per person and can be purchased by calling Gwen at 295-1590. Open to the public and tickets are limited. Please do not RSVP to the Restaurant. NOTE: There will be no luncheon in April, as this is our annual event .

AMADOR DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER - Thurs Apr 14 at Thomi’s Banquet Room, 627 Hwy 49, Jackson. Guest Speaker: State Controller John Chiang.

April 16, 2011 AAUW Home Tour in Sutter Creek 11:00 am Location: Sutter Creek The 39th Annual AAUW Amador Branch Home Tour will be held in picturesque Sutter Creek. Several homes will be featured along with historic sites, a tea with homemade cookies, an art show, and wine tasting. For more information, see http://aauwamador.org/home_tour.html.

FOR KHYLEE"S SAKE: BOWL FOR A CAUSE! - Sun Apr 17 from 2-5PM at Gold Country Lanes in Sutter Creek. Bowl for A Cause! Bowl for Khylee's Sake and the Cure Starts Now. The Cure Starts Now is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Pediatric Brain Cancer. $20 admission. Includes 3 games, bowling shoes, hot dog, chips and soda. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for a variety of raffle items. In addition, a 50/50 raffle will go to the highest score of the night! This event is being held in loving memory of Khylee Monson, a 5 year old girl from Pioneer who lost her battle to brain cancer April 14, 2010. Tickets being sold at the following locations. Jackson: CHP office, Hein & Co. Bookstore. Pine Grove: Sierra Homes and Properties. Pioneer: IGA Market. For more info: Contact Jackie Harrison at 209.295.2964 or 209.304.8036

April 17, 2011 Mother Lode Friends of Music Concert 3:00 pm Location: Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarine, 14050 Ridge Way, Sutter Creek Fukshansky, one of the leading clarinetists of his generation, performs with mezzo-soprano Tania Mannion and pianist Ron Brickman, in a dazzling program of works for clarinet, voice and piano. See http://www.mlfm.org for more information.

Jackson Rancheria presents Cool Blues & Hot Jazz The 33rd annual Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1. This year’s party promises to be the best ever with the addition of an evening of Cool Blues and consolidation of the entire event into one location. Instead of moving both performers and party goers around among multiple venues, the entire party is being held in the beautiful new outdoor event area next to the Jackson Rancheria Hotel. New this year is an evening of Cool Blues on Saturday, April 30. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the music begins at 5 p.m. Maxx Cabello Jr. will open, followed by headliner Tommy Castro. The Hot Jazz Party is on Sunday, May 1, with doors opening at 9 a.m. and the music flowing at 10 a.m. Tom Rigney and Flambeau will headline, joined by Dr Bach and the Jazz Practitioners, JassCity Jazz Band, Tess & Hip Trash, Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, and First Take featuring Rick Metz. Entertaining between sets will be the youth group ACUSD'S Jazz Band. Free parking is available in the garage, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 for one day, $40 for both days, and are only available at the Dreamcatcher’s Club® in the Casino starting March 1. “The annual Mother Lode Jazz Party is not only one of the most anticipated musical events in this region, but also a major contributor to local non-profit organizations,” notes Jackson Rancheria CEO Rich Hoffman. “Over the three-plus decades, proceeds from this event have contributed over $300,000 to area organizations. We’re proud to announce that this year’s party will benefit ARC, the Jackson Revitalization Committee, and Friends of Amador Music.” Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642. For more information, call 800-822-WINN or visit JacksonCasino.com.

Good Friday Date 04/22/2011

Amador county Events - May 2011

May 1, 2011 Mother Lode Friends of Music Concert 2:00 pm Location: Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarine, 14050 Ridge Way, Sutter Creek Chamber Music Series. Free admission. See http://www.mlfm.org for more information. May 14, 2011 Motherlode Model Railroad Club Open House 10:00 am Location: Cultural Center, Cole Street, Sutter Creek (behind the elementary school)

Mother's Day Date 05/08/2011

Amador county Events - June 2011

Bureau of Indian Affairs hosts conference for Federal, State, County fire safe and fire wise agencies 2011 CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE WILDFIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND MITIGATION CONFERENCE The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will be hosting the conference, which will be open to all Tribes, Federal, State, County Agencies, Fire Safe Councils and Fire Wise Communities. Tentatively, the conference is scheduled in Southern California, June 6-9, 2011. Location to be determined. June 6, 2011 – two optional training opportunities will be offered: •Track 1 – Community Wildfire Protection Plan •Track 2 – Juvenile Fire Screening Tool (Oregon Model) June 7- 9, 2011 will be the main conference Here are a few of the prevention topics: •Creating Educational Media Clips •Teaching Middle School Youth •Investing in Fire Prevention •Powerline Fire – Case Study •Media Technology and Arson •Photography and Fire Prevention •Developing PowerPoint Presentations •Mapping Decisions •Identifying and Mitigating 9 Fire Cause Classes There will be No Tuition; attendee is responsible for their travel, accommodations and meals. However, we are requesting a response of commitment or interest to determine our site location. Once we have determined our location, a formal announcement will go out. Course Coordinators: Jim Nanamkin, Regional Fire Prevention Officer (916) 978-6148 or e-mail jim.nanmkin@bia.gov Soledad Holguin, Fire Prevention Specialist (916) 978-6020 or e-mail Soledad.holguin@bia.gov

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: BARBERA FESTIVAL - June 11. Save the date for California's first-ever, statewide festival celebrating the Barbera grape! At Cooper Vineyards, www.cooperwines.com For sponsorship opportunities, visit: http://barberafestival.com/docs/Sponsor%20Opportunities.pdf

June 11, 2011 Motherlode Model Railroad Club Open House 10:00 am Location: Cultural Center, Cole Street, Sutter Creek (behind the elementary school)

JAZZIN' IT UP IN JACKSON - Sat June 25 from 5-8PM in Historic Downtown Jackson. Music, food, jurried art show, street performers. Wine tasting, $20. Visit AmadorArts.org for more info

El Dorado county Events 2011

El Dorado county Events - April 2011

The Sequoia Comedy Night Date 04/06/2011 Time 7:00 pm Contact Sequoia Restaurant Sequoia Restaurant Additional Information www.sequoiaplacerville.com Description The Sequoia presents a comedy showcase evening

Cameron Park 50th Anniversary Celebration Date Friday April 8, 2011 Time 6:00 - 11:00pm Contact Bob Davis bob@scenarioagency.com Additional Information www.CameronPark.org Description Cameron Park celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Join us as the community comes together for a great night of music, food and remembrance. Cameron Park Community Center 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA For ticket information visit www.CameronPark.org or call 530-677-2231

Placerville Speedway Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 04/09/2011 Contact Placerville Speedway For more information call 530-626-3680 or Additional Information visit www.placervillespeedway.com Description March 19th is opening day for this season's speedway. There are races every Saturday of each month. Come to the speedway. Call for more details about the races each month. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive

24th Annual Spring Fishing Derby & Casting Contest Date Saturday April 9, 2011 Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contact Placerville Recreation Department 530-642-5232 Additional Information www.cityofplacerville.org Description Get the kids hooked on fishing at the 24th Annual Spring Fishing Derby and Casting Contest. Thanks to the El Dorado County Fish & Game Commission, Lumsden Pond will be full of rainbow trout just in time for the festivities. The Fishing Derby takes place at Lumsden Park on Saturday, April 9th. Toddlers through second graders fish from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Third through eighth grade participants fish from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Awards for the longest fish are given each age group. Just bring your own pole and some bait. Fishing licenses are not required for children participating in the Fishing Derby. There will be a Casting Contest sponsored by the Placerville Lions Club. The Placerville Kiwanis Club will supply each child with a free hot dog and soft drink. The entire event is free and no advance registration is required. Rain or shine, go fishing. For more information about the Spring Fishing Derby and Casting Contest, please visit our webiste at www.cityofplacerville.org or call the Placerville Recreation Department at 530-642-5232

Kids' Expo Date Saturday April 9, 2011 Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Contact Rene Line reneline@onemain.com 530-676-0707 Additional Information www.choices4children.org Description Kids'Expo is a free event for families with children ages 1 - 10 years. More than 100 local family related agencies, schools, and businesses offer hands-on activities, entertainment, and the Swan Brother’s Circus. A fun event for the whole family in celebration of the "Month of the Young Child." Located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Tire Amnesty Days Date 04/16/2011 Contact El Dorado County Environmental Mgmt Dept. 530-621-5300 Additional Information www.edcgov.us/emd Description Free Disposal of Used Tires!!!! El Dorado Disposal Service, Materials Recovery Facility, 4199 Throwita Way, Diamond Springs.530-626-4141 No loads of more than 9 tires will be accepted. No exceptions. Tires from businesses will not be accepted. Absolutely no ties on rims and no large equipment tires accepted.

Placerville Speedway Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 04/16/2011 Contact Placerville Speedway For more information call 530-626-3680 or Additional Information visit www.placervillespeedway.com Description March 19th is opening day for this season's speedway. There are races every Saturday of each month. Come to the speedway. Call for more details about the races each month. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive

Wakamatsu/Gold Hill Walk and Historic Tours Date 04/16/2011 Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact julie@arconservancy.org / 530.621.1224 Description Join ARC trained docents for a firsthand look at the property recently acquired by ARC. This ranch is an interesting mosaic of springs, streams, wetlands, blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil. Learn about the rich history of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm, the 1st Japanese Colony site established in America. Contact ARC to sign up and for meeting location (Gold Hill area). Donations toward the Wakamatsu project encouraged.

For The Birds - An Introduction to Bird Behavior Date Saturday April 16, 2011 Time 10 am - 1 pm Contact julie@arconservancy.org / 530.621.1224 Description Spring is the best time to hear and observe bird behavior. We will begin with a discussion of bird behavior and then, weather permitting, take a walk on the Monroe Trail to see what the local birds are doing. Be prepared to tell about unusual bird behavior that you have witnessed. Robert Mackler will lead this discussion and walk. This will be a solw-paced walk of up to 3 miles, some elevation change. Contact ARC to sign up and for meeting location (Coloma area). Suggested donation: $5 members, $10 non members.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's "Wild About Nature" Event Date Saturday April 16, 2011 Time 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Contact Linda Mueller maximumcat@hotmail.com/530-626-0283 Additional Information www.sierrawildliferescue.org Description Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Spring event, "Wild About Nature,” will be held at the Light of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3100 Rodeo Road, in Cameron Park. The free event will highlight Mother’s Day and wild animal babies and their mothers, with projects for the kiddies, presentations by Master Gardners, Nor-Cal Bats and others, our beautiful educational hawks and owls, refreshments, a raffle, and other fun activities for your family. Come help us welcome Spring!

Free Bingo Date 04/16/2011 Time 4:00 PM Contact Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center For more information, call 530-647-8005 Description Free Bingo!!! Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Doors open at 4:00 pm!! Lots of great prizes. Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center, 3675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. (across from Umpqua Bank and Bowling Center) Snacks & beverages available

Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 04/16/2011 Time 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Contact Placerville Downtown Association for more information, call PDA at (530) 672-3436, (530) 295-3496 Additional Information www.placerville-downtown.org Description Art galleries and merchants stay open late to host changing art shows and late night shopping and dining. Refreshments, demonstrations and entertainment. Stagecoach rides by Wiser Overland Stage Line & Friends (12-4), weather permitting. The art walks starts after 5:00 and runs until about 9:00 pm

KDD - Youth Introductory to Outdoor Photography Workshop Date Sunday April 17, 2011 Time 1 pm - 4 pm Contact julie@arconservancy.org / 530.621.1224 Description This one's for the kids! This workshop answers the call of all those aspiring photographers out thee with "the eye" who have been too young to be allowed to participate in other workshops. In this introductory workshop, we will go over some of the basic camera settings for various situations, helpful tips in choosing scenes and composition, and us of natural lighting. thee will be a short introductory session, then an educational walk to learn and practice skills. Kenna Elizabeth is a photographer, and educator, a whitewater raft guide, and a traveler... all as a direct result of her life-long passion for the beauty of the outdoors. Through her work and contribution back to our natural world, she hopes to aid in the preservation of its splendor. As a teacher of outdooor sciences, she has a true love of helping inspire and guide young minds to make a positive difference in our world. Mature 9-14 year-olds welcome. Rain cancels. Contact ARC top sign up and for meeting location (Coloma area). Fee: $15 members $20 non-members.

Newcomers Luncheon Date 04/21/2011 Time 11:00 am Contact Marge Britting 530-344-1291/ Jennifer Stoeckle at 530-676-3058. ncdoed@hotmail.com Resources - - Cold Springs Golf and Country Club Description Monthly Luncheon is third Thursday, except June and July, membership is $20.00 Join us for lunch and meet other women in the community. 11:00 Social Hour 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Program Cost: $13.00 (includes tax & tip) Exact change or a check is appreciated Make reservations

Good Friday Date 04/22/2011

Placerville Speedway Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 04/23/2011 Contact Placerville Speedway For more information call 530-626-3680 or Additional Information visit www.placervillespeedway.com Description March 19th is opening day for this season's speedway. There are races every Saturday of each month. Come to the speedway. Call for more details about the races each month. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive

April SpringFest Classic Car Show Date Saturday April 23, 2011 Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Contact Rex Roden info@capitolcitycruisers.org 530-622-6608 Additional Information http://capitolcitycruisers.org Description Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs in cooperation with the Capital City Cruisers Car Club invites you to join us for some good food, good fun, good entertainment, and great cars. Make plans now to attend the Collector Car Show at Northern California’s newest and most fabulous casinos. We’re expecting 300 of Northern California’s finest Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle and Classic Cars to be here on display. Red Hawk Casino offers a new class of excitement and gaming action in California. Five World Class Restaurants, 24 hour gaming, and live entertainment at the Stage Bar all at the Red Hawk Casino… An experience unlike any other! Red Hawk Casino…Where the “Sky’s The Limit” Vendor set-up starts at 6:00 AM. Car set-up starts at 8:00 AM. Show starts at 10:00 AM and runs to 3:00 PM. Up to 50 awards presented in different classes and categories. The show is open to all cars 1975 and older. Dash plaques and Goody Bags to the first 100 cars. Spectators are free! Show limited to 300 cars. Pre-Registration strongly recommended. Show goes on rain or shine! Contact Rex Roden at 530-748-6181 for more information.

2011 Gold Prospecting & Mining Summit Date 04/23/2011 Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contact ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal 831-479-1500: email info@icmj.com Additional Information www.icmj.com Description This event to be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr, is hosted by ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal. Receive training from the expert staff and writers of the premier magazine for miners and prospectors. Visit www.icmj.com for lecture schedule and registration information. Admission is $5 at the door; kids under 12 are free. April 25 Hands-On In-field Training. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Admission is $35 Parking is $5.00

Motherlode Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt Date Sunday April 24, 2011 Time 12:00 PM Contact Motherlode Lions Mary Ellen (530) 622-9235 or 530-622-8130 Description Bring your basket! Come out and have a wonderful time at our Easter Egg Hunt. At Indian Creek School, 6701 Green Valley Road. Take Missouri Flat Road north to the school.. Free to the public. Starts at noon

El Dorado Home & Garden Show Date Friday April 29, 2011 Time 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Contact Kathy Witherow 530-622-7166 Description Celebrating over 30 years. Bounce houses, workshops, food, wine and master gardener on grounds. Cost is only $2.00 or two canned food items. PARKING $5.00 Friday's hours are Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5

Placerville Speedway Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 04/30/2011 Contact Placerville Speedway For more information call 530-626-3680 or Additional Information visit www.placervillespeedway.com Description March 19th is opening day for this season's speedway. There are races every Saturday of each month. Come to the speedway. Call for more details about the races each month. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive

2nd Annual Apple Blossom Festival Starting Date Saturday April 30, 2011 Contact Apple Hill Growers Additional Information www.applehill.com Description Visit the Apple Hill website after February 15th for more details. Sunday, April 30th-Trail Run Sunday, May 1st-Bike Ride

El Dorado Home & Garden Show Date 04/30/2011 Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contact Kathy Witherow 530-622-7166 Description Celebrating over 30 years. Bounce houses, workshops, food, wine and master gardener on grounds. Cost is only $2.00 or two canned food items. PARKING $5.00 Friday's hours are Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5

El Dorado county Events - May 2011

2nd Annual Apple Blossom Festival Starting Date Saturday April 30, 2011 Contact Apple Hill Growers Additional Information www.applehill.com Description Visit the Apple Hill website after February 15th for more details. Sunday, April 30th-Trail Run Sunday, May 1st-Bike Ride

El Dorado Home & Garden Show Date 05/01/2011 Time 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contact Kathy Witherow 530-622-7166 Description Celebrating over 30 years. Bounce houses, workshops, food, wine and master gardener on grounds. Cost is only $2.00 or two canned food items. PARKING $5.00 Friday's hours are Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5

Wine Tasting & Art Auction Date Friday May 6, 2011 Time 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact admin@eldoradocounty.org / 530-621-5885 Additional Information www.edcchamberartauction.org Description Enjoy a relaxed evening at the lovely David Girard Vineyards. This is the annual fundraiser for the El Dorado County Chamber's Education Council Scholarship Fund. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. will be the preview of Art, wine tasting and light hors d'oevres. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. is the Art Auction. Bidding begins at 50% of the suggested retail price. Participating artists have agreed to donate 40% of the sales price to the scholarship fund. Tickets are $10 and are available at the EDC Chamber, SS/CP Chamber, EDC Office of Education, FLC - El Dorado Center and the El Dorado Arts Council.

Placerville Speedway Parent Event View parent of this event. Date 05/07/2011 Contact Placerville Speedway For more information call 530-626-3680 or Additional Information visit www.placervillespeedway.com Description March 19th is opening day for this season's speedway. There are races every Saturday of each month. Come to the speedway. Call for more details about the races each month. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive

Placerville Certified Farmers Market Date 05/07/2011 Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact EDC-Certified Farmers Market 530-622-1900 Additional Information www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com Description The Placerville market opens the Saturday before Mother's Day, May 8th, and continues each Saturday through mid-October. Fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh baked bread, nursery items, honey, eggs, flowers and so much more. Located at the Ivy Street Parking lot. Placerville. Free to the public

El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire Starting Date Saturday May 7, 2011 End Date Sunday May 8, 2011 Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Contact Event Coordinator EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org Description Nearly 200 artists will display, and 20 award-winning El Dorado wineries will be on-site for tastings throughout the weekend and live entertainment will be featured both days. Net proceeds from the event benefit the Arts in Education programs of the El Dorado Arts Council, Friends of Youth programs of the El Dorado Hills Optimist Club and community outreach programs of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. Free, or for $20 purchase wine bracelet for tasting. El Dorado Hills Town Center. Wine tasting from Noon to 4:00 pm Park at Blue Shield. This event is on rain or shine.

Wakamatsu/Gold Hill Walk and Historic Tours Date 05/07/2011 Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact julie@arconservancy.org / 530.621.1224 Description Join ARC trained docents for a firsthand look at the property recently acquired by ARC. This ranch is an interesting mosaic of springs, streams, wetlands, blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil. Learn about the rich history of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm, the 1st Japanese Colony site established in America. Contact ARC to sign up and for meeting location (Gold Hill area). Donations toward the Wakamatsu project encouraged.

Let's Read Together Storytime Date 05/07/2011 Time 10:30 AM Contact Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane Description 345 Fair Lane, Placerville Ages 3 to 5 Crafts also available Dates: January 8th - To Market, to Market February 5th - Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth March 5th - Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing! April 2nd - Un Gato y Un Perro - A Cat and a Dog May 7th - A frog in the Bog

Mother's Day Date 05/08/2011

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El Dorado county Events - Seasonal

Observatory - View the Stars!
The Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory offers free viewing (donations welcomed) to the public on the campus of the El Dorado Center of Folsom Lake College, 6699 Campus Dr., in Placerville (from Highway 50, go north on Missouri Flat Road). See www.CommunityObservatory.com

Forests
Eldorado National Forest, 586,000 acres, fishing, boating, white-water rafting, hiking, riding trails, snow skiing, summer swimming. Desolation Wilderness area includes hiking, camping, picnic sites. For information, 530-644-6048; 573-2600.

Fishing
In season . . . Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines - Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Bigmouth Bass, Mackinaw, 644-2545. Cameron Park Lake, Cambridge Rd - trout, angler bass, Bluegill, 677-2231. Folsom Lake - trout, Kokanee, bass, perch, catfish, 916-988-0205. Lake Natoma (downstream from Folsom Dam) - bass, Rainbow trout, 916-988-0205. Go to dfg.ca.gov for more info.

Apple Hill - Fall season - Some Ranches Year-Round
Orchards of fruits and nuts in season; some of the 55 family ranches are open to the public year round. Apple Hill also includes vineyards & wineries and forest land. Watch for cherries in May/June; other stone fruit in June/July/August; garden vegetables in summer; apples and nuts in fall; pumpkins & squash in October; Christmas trees after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. It's a scenic drive through Sierra foothills from ranch to ranch; enjoy meeting the friendly growers! 530-644-7692.

Christmas Tree Hunting - November thru December
At Apple Hill in Camino, Christmas trees available at ranches from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Enjoy a scenic drive through Sierra foothills as you hunt for your tree at Apple Hill rances; enjoy meeting the friendly growers! 530-644-7692.

Snow Skiing in Season
Heavenly, 1-530-586-7000, www.skiheavenly.com * Kirkwood, 209-258-6000 * Sierra-at-Tahoe * 530-659-7453, www.sierratahoe.com * Soda Springs, 530-426-1010, www.skisodasprings.com. Cross country: Camp Richardson, 800-544-1801 * Royal Gorge, 530-426-3871, www.royalgorge.com. Snow & road conditions (from Kirkwood) 877-547-5966. CalTrans road conditions: 800-427-ROAD.

Nature Hikes
Free. Meet at Nature Center in Coloma, first Saturday of month, 9-11 am, Hwy. 49, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Call first to sign up, 530-621-1224.

Hiking, Backpacking
Forest Service trails in the Sierra: Leg-stretching hikes less than one-mile include Rainbow, Tallac Historic Site, Trail of the Washoe, Forest Tree, Smokey's Lake of the Sky. Longer, more challenging are Fallen Leaf, Mt. Tallac, Glen Alpine, Clark Angora Lakes, Hawley Grade, Meiss, Echo Lake (1/2 mile to 6 miles). Call Forest Service, 530-644-6048.

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