Saturday, December 14, 2013

Sierra Wildlife Rescue Volunteer And Rehabbing January Classes

Learn about the many different ways you can volunteer with Sierra Wildlife Rescue, as well as what rehabbing wildlife is all about.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue’s January class, “Are you Ready to Volunteer?” will be held on January 25, from 10:00 a.m.  – noon and again from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SWR needs volunteers in all capacities, including but not limited to: planning fundraising events; serving on committees to attract members and volunteers, publicize our work, develop funding proposals, and participate in community outreach events; working with orphaned baby birds in the summer; assisting rehabbers; and organizing and staffing SWR’s Wildlife Center.

The class will also introduce you to what rehabbing wildlife is all about, with an overview of rehabbing a variety of mammals and birds. If you become interested in rehabbing, you can follow up with classes on specific species, beginning in February and taught by experienced rehabbers.  No prior experience is necessary. All that’s required is love and concern for animals and the willingness to learn. SWR supplies all necessary formulas and medications, and you can be reimbursed for other supplies needed. You will find that rehabbing orphaned or injured wild animal babies is more fulfilling and exciting than you can imagine!

All classes are held at SWR’s Wildlife Center, 3030 Newtown Rd, Placerville.  Parking is limited, so please make reservations well in advance by contacting Barbara Barker at 530-621-2650, or at barbaraewing@cal.net.  Classes are free to SWR Members; a $5.00 donation is requested from the general public.

For more information, please visit sierrawildliferescue.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Sierra Wildlife Rescue.


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Friday, December 13, 2013

Rotary Club Of Rocklin/Loomis Food Truck Events

The Rotary Club of Rocklin/Loomis Basin will be the beneficiary of a great monthly event in Rocklin!

Please help spread the word!

The Celebrate Rocklin Food Truck Pop Up Event will be held at Riebes Auto Parts, 5405 Pacific Street, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

From 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., enjoy the good eats provided by Sac Food Mob.

For more information, please visit sacfoodmob.com.


 Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Rotary Club Rocklin/Loomis.


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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Meet Santa in the Park This Weekend

Come visit Santa in the park from 3 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 14 at the Roseville Sports Center, and Sunday, December 15 at the Maidu Community Center.

This event, brought to you by RCONA, will provide free drinks, cookies, music and carolers for families to enjoy.

Kids -- see Santa’s arrival on a Roseville Fire Truck at 3:30 p.m.!

Lots of good photo ops so bring your camera!

Exchange three old holiday light strands for three new LED light strands - FREE!
(The Holiday Light Exchange is as supplies are available and is open only to Roseville Electric customers - for details click here.)

They will also be collecting non-perishable canned food donations for needy families in our community on behalf of the Placer Food Bank. For more information click here.

Blog Post information courtesy of the City of Roseville and RCONA.


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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Share The Joy Of The Holiday Season With A Placer SPCA Cat

It’s that time of year again. Dust off that ugly sweater, throw back that nutmeg drink, flip off the lights on the tree hiding in your living room, wave goodbye to the Griswold’s, and head on over to Placer SPCA in Auburn to make the holiday’s a happier place for a furry friend!
For the remainder of the month, when you adopt a cuddly cat from Placer SPCA in Auburn, the adoption fee is waived! These special guys and gals don’t need snow or mistletoe, or presents under the tree. They just want a loving family to call their own. Sweeten your holiday season with the love of a Placer SPCA cat.

All adoptions from the Placer SPCA include spay or neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations, and a voucher for a free veterinary exam.

This special adoption pricing is only in effect at the Placer SPCA Pet Adoption and Resource Center in Auburn and for qualified adopters ONLY. To view a list of all cats who qualify for this promotion, or to learn about other adoption promotions, please visit placerspca.org/adopt.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Placer SPCA.


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Olde Tyme Christmas At Preston Castle This Weekend

Travel back to olden times at the beautiful Preston Castle this weekend and find lots of interesting arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and other gift items at their Old Tyme Country Christmas event. Also, Santa will be available for your wish lists!

Over 40 vendors will be displaying and selling their wares.  Plan your visit around the wonderful downtown Ione Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 14.

Also, for the last time this year, you may take a tour of the historic Preston Castle, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on December 14 and 15.

On Saturday night, you can view the Castle lit up in Holiday Lights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  There will also be a special historical tour of the Castle by flashlight from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
  • WHAT: Olde Tyme Country Christmas at the Castle
  • PRICE: Free for Holiday Fair and Lights Gathering, $10 daytime tours, $20 night flashlight tour
  • WHO:  Sponsored by Preston Castle Foundation
  • WHERE  Preston Castle, Ione - 35 miles southeast of Sacramento, CA off HWY 104 in Ione
  • WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus Saturday evening

About Preston Castle Foundation
The strikingly beautiful Romanesque style Preston Castle, on a hill in Ione, was actually the administration building for the Preston School of Industry, the first major attempt in California at rehabilitating, instead of just impris­­­oning, young offenders.  Opened in 1894, the Preston School of Industry became a leader in the juvenile prison reform movement by giving convicted boys a real chance at life by educating them not only in academics, but in all of the useful trades of the time. 

Closed in 1960, when the Preston Youth Authority moved into a new administration building down the hill, the Preston Castle was left to deteriorate due to weather, vandalism and general neglect.  It now serves as a vacant, but vitally important landmark for Ione, Amador County and the Motherlode.  It is a California State Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Mission of the Preston Castle Foundation is to preserve, rehabilitate and utilize the historic Preston Castle site.  This year they are pushing hard to obtain their own utility connections that will ultimately lead to acquiring the title to the property.  To help raise money for this important project, the Foundation sponsors several fund raising events throughout the year. 

Castle Tours are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, and selected Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the warmer weather months.  Check the website for specific dates. 

Help save the Castle and learn more about their history, events and tours by visiting prestoncastle.com.  All contributions are tax deductible.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Preston Castle.


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Monday, December 9, 2013

El Dorado Arts Council Sets in Motion 5th “Poetry Out Loud” Season

The year 2014 marks the five-year anniversary of Poetry Out Loud in El Dorado County!

High school students from across the county are among thousands of students state-wide who will be interpreting, memorizing and performing classical poetry for this nationally renowned competition run by the California Arts Council in partnership with the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

At stake are hundreds of dollars at the state competition level and thousands at the National Finals to be held April 28-30, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

Throughout January and February, area high schools will participate in the Poetry Out Loud preliminary competition, with school winners going on to vie for the title of Poetry Out Loud County Champion at the county finals held on Thursday, February 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Imagination Theater, 100 Placerville Drive.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on Poetry Out Loud and the February 6th El Dorado County competition, visit  poetryoutloud.org.

Blog Post nformation and picture courtesy of Poetry Out Loud.


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