Saturday, April 14, 2012

Ten Thomas Kinkade Prints Up For Bid at Chamber Education Council Wine Tasting/Art Auction

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Education Council will be holding the annual Wine Tasting/Art Auction on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. where ten Thomas Kinkade framed prints, along with artwork from other area artists, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

David Girard Vineyard will be the site where the Wine Tasting/Art Auction will take place, and the Wine Tasting will feature fine David Girard Vineyard wines.

Tickets are $10.00 each.

Many artists who have participated in the past will be participating again. This is a great opportunity to not only raise money for the Al Aguiar Memorial Scholarship to support the continuing education of El Dorado County residents, but the Wine Tasting/Art Auction also gives excellent exposure to local El Dorado County artists.

There will be door prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. The proceeds will be used for the Al Aguiar Memorial Scholarship and the Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center Scholarships.

The Al Aguiar Memorial Scholarship enables employers in El Dorado County to assist their employees to increase their education and knowledge by allowing the employee to be trained while working, thus benefiting the employer as well.

The Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center Scholarships are for re-entry students and first-time students. Tickets for this event are available at the following sponsoring locations: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Office of Education, Folsom Lake College-El Dorado Center, Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, David Girard Vineyards, Brandman University, and El Dorado Arts Council. You may call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at 621-5885 or the El Dorado County Office of Education at 295-2337 for more information on the Al Aguiar Memorial Scholarship or the Wine Tasting/Art Auction.

Blog post information and photo courtesy of El Dorado County Office of Education.
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Friday, April 13, 2012

Calling All Actors Aged 6-18! Audition for MTC's Seussical The Musical!

What: MTC's Seussical The Musical Auditions

Why: McLaughlin Theatre Company
presents Seussical The Musical AUDITIONS!

Summer Mainstage Production for ages 6-18

Where: McLaughlin Studios Music, Dance & Theatre Arts, 3415 Swetzer Road, Loomis, CA.

Auditions: April 19, 20 & 21 at 11 a.m.

  • Thursday April 19th 7:00pm
  • Thursday April 19th 8:00pm
  • Friday April 20th 7:00pm
  • Friday April 20th 8:00pm
  • Saturday April 21st 10:00am
  • Saturday April 21st 11:00am
  • Callbacks: April 21st 4:00pm

Please come prepared with 12 bars of a song from a musical (not Seussical). For students under the age of 8 a simple song is fine.

Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in (no jeans). Closed toe shoes only (no flip-flops).

Make sure to pull your hair back away from your face.

Rehearsals: Begin April 28, 2012

Performance Dates: June 21 - June 30, 2012

For more information, visit mtctheatre.org or call McLaughlin Studios at 916-652-6377 or email mtctheatre@att.net.

Blog Post information and photo courtesy of McLaughlin Studios.
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Folsom Lake College Celebrate's Earth Week

Folsom Lake College celebrates Earth Week April 16-20 with a wide variety of FREE activities, sponsored in part by the college’s Eco Club, El Dorado Center Student Activities Club, and Associated Student Organization, along with select local businesses and many faculty and staff volunteers. The community is invited to participate in these events, which will be held at the college’s main campus (10 College Parkway in Folsom) and El Dorado Center (6699 Campus Drive in Placerville).

Events include speakers, films, and discussions on various environmental themes including food and water issues, climate change, wildlife and ecology, alternative transportation and energy systems, and a general celebration of our amazing planet. There will be a Green Machine Fair on Wed., April 18, from 11am-2pm at the Folsom campus with music, games, and vendors. Wednesday is also “Bike to School Day” at Folsom Lake College. The El Dorado Center will feature an “Earth Day on the Green” event on Thursday, April 19, from 11am-2pm with music, games, food, and a free clothing exchange.

For the most up-to-date listing of event times, dates, and locations, please go to flc.losrios.edu and select the Earth Week news item. For more information on Earth Week, please contact Biology Professor Dr. Steve Holzberg at holzbes@flc.losrios.edu

Entrance to all events is free (a daily parking pass can be purchased for $1). Maps to the campuses can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – just click on “Maps” at the top of the home page and then either “Main Folsom Campus” or “El Dorado Center.”

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Heart Healthy Eating with Patrick Mulvaney: A Cooking Demonstration

We all know that healthy eating makes for a healthier heart. But who knew it could be so much fun? Join Mercy's Heart Shaped Community for a delectable women's event hosted at the award-winning Mulvaney's Building and Loan.

WHEN: Thursday, April 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mulvaney's Building and Loan located at 1215 19th Street in Sacramento.

WHAT'S THE EVENT ALL ABOUT:
  • Enjoy a cooking demonstration by Patrick Mulvaney
.
  • Sample healthy bites and beverages that infuse seasonal, local ingredients
.
  • Learn how to incorporate healthy, delicious 
choices into your diet with Mercy's nutritionist, Marilyn Gee, RD.
  • Be entered to win fabulous prizes, including 
dinner for two courtesy of Mulvaney's and gift certificates from Elements Therapeutic Massage Studio.
Space is limited. Register online by April 12 at CareBeginsWithMe.org or call 916.733.6289.

Tickets are $45 in advance or $40 for Care Begins with Me members.

Photo courtesy of Mercy's Heart Shaped Community.

Blog post by Style Magazines contributor Darren Elms.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Spring of the Vine!


Save the date for an intimate evening of wine in Lodi at the first annual Spring of The Vine event being held at the beautiful Wine and Roses.

You'll be able to chat with winemakers, listen to the The Ike and Martin Band (a super-charged acoustic rock group) and of course enjoy strolling through the enchanting grounds!

WHEN: Sunday April 29
TIME: 2 p.m. to 5.p.m. at Wine and Roses
WHERE: 2505 West Turner Road in Lodi.
COST: Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased by calling 209.371.6117 or visiting the Front Desk or Restaurant. Tickets are $35 at the door.

For more information, contact Wine and Roses at 209.334.6988 or find us at www.winerose.com



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Monday, April 9, 2012

Military Couple Wanted for Dream Wedding!

In the spirit of taking care of the soldiers who continue to take care of us, a group of wedding professionals have formed a task force to offer one military couple a dream wedding on July 6, 2012.

Finding the couple will be the daunting job for the group. The call goes out for men and women who were involved in the recent Iraq War and the war in Afghanistan. The preference is to find a male and female soldier who are engaged but haven’t the funds to put on a lavish wedding.

Dubbed OPERATION: WEDDED BLISS, the ceremony and the reception will be performed at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg and hosted by Carvalho Wineries. The catering for the reception will be provided by Joe Thompson of Crisp Catering. The master of ceremonies and reception disc jockey is Mark Billingsley of Super Sounds Disc Jockey Service. All ceremony and reception equipment has been provided by Delta Restaurant Supply and Party Rentals. Eleakis & Elder Photography will record the event for posterity and Sparkle Bridal Couture will provide a stunning gown for the bride. The event is being coordinated by Pizzazz Event Planning.

“We all wanted to give something back to those who give so much to us – our freedom and security,” said Thompson of Crisp Catering. “We know that weddings can be expensive and we know that soldiers don’t enter the service to get rich. So my friends and I thought that pooling our resources and our years of experience to give one couple their dream wedding would be a great way to say thanks.”

Interested couples are asked to contact Mark Billingsley at 916-698-5675 or Joe Thompson at 916-552-7477 or via e-mail at catering@crispcatering.com. Couples are to describe their military background and in 150 words or less tell the group why they would be the perfect couple for the perfect wedding and reception.

Deadline for submissions is April 13, 2012.

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Sex Trafficking Awareness Event This Week

The Folsom Lake College Rotaract Club is hosting a three-day Sex Trafficking Awareness Event on the Folsom campus (10 College Parkway in Folsom) this week April 9-11. Sex trafficking is one of the largest-growing criminal industries in the world, and the goal of the event is to make Folsom Lake College students and the community more aware of this issue and learn how to get involved in the fight against sex trafficking.

Various organizations, including WEAVE, Run for Courage, AIM, Hagar International, Chab Dai, Glass Slipper, Compassion International, C2BU, and Wind Youth Services, will be present and have informational booths outside the Falcon's Roost Cafeteria from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day.

For each of the three days, a main event will take place in the Large Lecture Hall (Buckeye Hall room FL3-173):

The session topics include:
- Monday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. – Documentary screening, Sex + Money
- Tuesday, April 10, 12-1 p.m. – Local musician Melissa Lingo will share her experiences from her mission trip to Brazil and perform a song she wrote for one of the girls she worked with
- Wednesday, April 11, 12-12:30 p.m. – A local detective will give a presentation.

Entrance to all events is free (a daily parking pass can be purchased for $1). Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – just click on “Maps” at the top of the home page and then “Main Folsom Campus.”



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