Saturday, September 14, 2013

FREE Educational Workshop

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency invites seniors, family caregivers and others to attend a FREE educational workshop featuring a presentation by Larry Dawes, MSW, entitled “Three Faces of the Maturing Mind.”

The workshop will be held on September 26 from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring Street in Placerville.

 Workshop participants will learn the good news about how the mind develops as we age. 

Advanced registration is requested but not required. Call (530) 621-6151 or (800) 510-2020 to register, or for questions about respite care.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

El Dorado Hills Town Center Showcase Saturdays Finale September 21

Showcase Saturday’s grand finale of the summer will feature Canine Companions 5th Annual Zoom Zoom Woof Woof Classic Car Show! 

Stroll the boulevard from 5-8 p.m. and view classic and exotic cars, enjoy beer and wine tasting from nine local wineries and four local brewers and visit Town Center businesses showcasing with specials and give-a-ways.

Rock out to three bands, two on the Boulevard featuring Island of Black & White and Fabulous Liars, and Hip Service in the Steven Young Amphitheater from 8-11 p.m. as part of Bistro 33’s Dance Party. 

Tasting is $15 and includes a commemorative wine glass.

For more information, please visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Grammy-Winning Songwriter and Vocalist Carmen Lundy Performing at Harris Center/Three Stages

One of the today’s finest jazz singers, Carmen Lundy is highly regarded for her innovative musicianship and songwriting. “In a world of pretenders, Carmen Lundy is a genuine Jazz Singer” says The Evening Standard. 

She has performed at the most prestigious festivals and concert halls in Japan, Europe, Australia, South America, Africa, the U.S. and Canada and soon is appearing at Harris Center/Three Stages for just one performance on Saturday, September 21!

Ms. Lundy is joined by Patrice Rushen on piano, Daryl Hall on bass, and Jamison Ross on drums to complete her quartet.

Carmen Lundy will perform on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7 & 9 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts (formerly Three Stages at Folsom Lake College). Tickets are $29 and $39. Students with ID are $12. Tickets are available online at harriscenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, facing East Bidwell Street.

Carmen Lundy began her professional career as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were very few young, gifted and aspiring jazz vocalists on the horizon. Three decades later, Ms. Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation. Her contribution of over 60 self-penned compositions now comprises the New Jazz Songbook.

Having recorded twelve albums as a leader, Carmen has also performed and recorded with such musicians as brother and bassist Curtis Lundy, Ray Barretto, Kenny Barron, Bruce Hornsby, Mulgrew Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kip Hanrahan, Courtney Pine, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb, Ron Carter, Marian McPartland, Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Geri Allen, Robert Glasper and the late Kenny Kirkland. Ms. Lundy’s 2005 release, the critically acclaimed “Jazz and The New Songbook-Live at The Madrid,” features some of the jazz world’s best known musicians paying tribute to Ms. Lundy.

Carmen Lundy’s work as a vocalist and composer has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, as well as numerous foreign publications. As a composer, Ms. Lundy’s catalogue numbers over sixty published songs, one of the few jazz vocalists in history to accomplish such a distinction, and has led to the first publication of the Carmen Lundy Songbook (2007). Her songs have been recorded by such artists as Kenny Barron ("Quiet Times"), Ernie Watts ("At The End Of My Rope"), and Straight Ahead ("Never Gonna Let You Go").

Her songs can also be found on her own recordings Good Morning Kiss (CLR/Afrasia Productions), Moment To Moment (Arabesque/Afrasia Productions), Night And Day (CBS/SONY), Old Devil Moon (JVC), Self Portrait (JVC), Something To Believe In and This Is Carmen Lundy (both for Justin Time), Jazz and The New Songbook – Live at The Madrid (2-disc set and DVD, Afrasia Productions), Come Home (Afrasia), Solamente (Afrasia) and her latest release, Changes (Afrasia Productions).

Tickets are available online at HarrisCenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Don't Miss Splash 2013 from the Roseville Chamber of Commerce!

The Roseville Chamber of Commerce will once again be putting on one of the most popular events of the season: Splash!

This annual 21 and over event has become very popular in the area and has boasted a great turnout  in the past. This year is sure to be no different as there is already a long list of vendors and supporters currently signed up.

With restaurants such as Chicago Fire and sweet treats from Icing on the Cupcake participating, guests are sure to enjoy delicious foods from the area's finest. There will also be drinks for tasting from breweries such as Black Diamond Brewery and wineries such as Secret Ravine Vineyards.

To keep all of your senses entertained there will be live bands maintaining the evening's energy and exhibits from local artists for attendees to enjoy. With a complimentary valet and designated driver program being provided by Le Ride Driving Services it seems that every detail has been taken care of for guests. All that's left now is to click here for more information or to buy a ticket. With over 800 people in attendance last year, this is one Roseville party you don't want to miss!

WHEN: September 14 from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Roseville Aquatics Complex

Use the time to mix, mingle and show your community involvement. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Department At-Risk Youth Program.

For more information, please visit rosevillechamber.com/events/annual/splash/.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Capitol Region Women's Conference September 27

Sponsored by Comstock’s Magazine and HealthCorps, the Capital Region Women’s Conference (CRWC) will engage more than 2,000 attendees as they address the health and wealth challenges of time, energy, growth, community and balance.  The daylong event will be held on Friday, September 27, at the Sacramento Convention Center.

"The day is a convergence of women who want to be part of a paradigm shift:  in the way women connect; in the way women help themselves, their loved ones and the world; and in the positioning of Northern California as the epicenter of worldwide innovation, not only in technology, but in the integration of technology, health and wealth" said HealthCorps President Michelle Bouchard.

The conference creates a new model with a real-time social media game, connections to tools, resources, and a 24,000 square foot marketplace of wealth and wellness vendors, and stories from leading women, including author and media personality Lisa Oz.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of a conference that is focused on bettering the lives of women by helping them find the tools they need to build and foster better relationships with themselves and others,” said Lisa Oz. “How we interact with friends, family and community affects our health and wealth by influencing our abilities to try new paths, create new connections and explore an ever changing world.”

The CRWC goes beyond the typical conference experience. Through the use of Google+ on their hand held digital devices, participants will engage one another by documenting a series of conference related missions such as: finding a mentor, telling someone a joke or finding an inspirational quote. The conference will also foster the use of new technology tools such as document sharing, Google Hangouts with screen sharing, and social media, to create and improve balance, decrease clutter, and increase connectivity.

“The conference will provide a forum for attendees to further discuss what we can do in our own organizations to recruit, develop and retain talented women and take advantage of the gender dividend,” said Winnie Comstock-Carlson, president & publisher of Comstock’s magazine.

The conference is also part of Sacramento’s Farm to Fork Festival, September 27-29, and shows the connection between California agriculture and women’s health, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. A supporter of women’s role in California agriculture, the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Karen Ross, will keynote.

“California Women are at the heart of the farm to fork movement,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “Almost twenty percent of California’s farmers are women.  Beyond that, women as mothers, community leaders, restaurateurs and philanthropists are leading the way, reminding people that we have a lush abundance of fresh and local foods that are healthy, affordable, and best of all full of flavor.”

Women attending the conference can be assured that they will gain much from the experience and will be able to take with them fresh outlooks and ideas, new technology skills, and connections to a network of women willing to motivate and support attendees as they tackle challenges and continue to build themselves, their businesses and communities.

“The Capital Region Women’s Conference will give women an opportunity to hear from some great voices in the fields of health and wealth, and to see examples of how new tech tools can help them stay connected and motivated to achieve their goals,” said Anna Patterson, Vice President of Engineering at Google.

During breaks attendees can sample and sign up for new services, goods, foods, and experience workouts, massages, obstacle courses, activities and technologies.

To purchase a ticket or for more information, including a list of panels, speakers and marketplace booths and activities, please visit capregionwomen.com.

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Folsom Lake College Visual Arts Faculty To Exhibit Variety Of Works In Bank Of America Gallery At Harris Center

Harris Center for the Arts hosts the 13th annual exhibition of Folsom Lake College Visual Arts faculty in the Bank of America Gallery, now through October 27,with a special artists’ reception set for Friday, September 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Folsom Lake College visual arts faculty includes professional artists with diverse specializations encompassing the spectrum of classes offered, from studio arts, to art history and photography.

 Folsom Lake College faculty members have exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. The artwork exhibited will reflect a wide range of media and styles. Participating artists include: Talver Germany, Aleris Hart, Brian Hayes, Eunyoung Hwang, Shadieh Mirmobiny, Marisa Sayago, Heike Schmid and Margaret Welty.

The Bank of America Gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when exhibits are installed. In addition, the gallery is open beginning one hour before, and during intermissions of, each scheduled performance at Harris Center.

Regular admission to the gallery is free of charge. When visiting the gallery on a weekday, a parking permit is required. Permits are available for $1 per vehicle from automated kiosk dispensers located near the parking lot entrances.

For more information on Harris Center for the Arts and the Bank of America Gallery, please visit harriscenter.net.

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