Marshall Medical Center
Health Promotions
Diabetes Education: Healthy Living Class #1, Thurs. 3/18, 5:45-8:45pm, Cameron Park. Covered by most insurance plans including Medicare w/MD referral. Call 672-7021 to register. Super Sitters Class, Sat., 3/27, 9:00am-3:00pm, Ages 11-15. $50 per child; Childbirth Education: 6-Week Series, Thursdays, 4/8-5/13, 7:00-9:00pm, $100, scholarships available; The Breastfeeding Experience, Wed., 4/21, 7:00-9:00pm, $35, scholarships available; Baby Basics, Wed., 5/5, 7:00-9:00pm, $35, scholarships available, Placerville. Call 626-2990 to register.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue
Introduction to the Baby Bird Nursery, 3/20, 10:00am-noon and 1:00-3:00pm and 3/27, 10:00am-noon. Classes held at SWR’s new Wildlife Center, at 3030 Newtown Rd., Placerville. Parking space is limited so please contact Barbara Barker ASAP if you would like to attend. Call or email Barbara, at 621-2650 or basb@d-web.com, for info on becoming a member of SWR, volunteering, upcoming SWR events, and making donations.

Lance Armstrong
Foundation Bracelets
Lance Armstrong Foundation bracelets in child and adult sizes, $1 each, available at Golden Spoke Bike Shop, 679 Placerville Dr., Placerville. Bracelets support improving the quality of life for cancer survivors.

UCCE/El Dorado County Free Master Gardeners Classes
Citrus Gardening, 3/20, 9:00am-noon. Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Bldg., 311 Fair Lane, Placerville; Chickens in the Backyard, 3/27, 9:00am-noon. Veterans Memorial Bldg. 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville 621-5512 or http://www.ceeldorado.ucdavis.edu.

Lap Swimming
Union Mine HS, 6530 Koki Ln., El Dorado. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 5:30am-7:30am and Sat, 7:00am-9:00am. Contact Pat at
916-452-9622 ext. 101 or
sacymca.org for more info.

Vital Assets
In response to the economy, El Dorado County is developing several projects to help local businesses, including having representatives visit to provide information on free or low cost services, resources, and tools. These may include technical assistance to help prevent closure or layoffs, financial assistance with employee salaries, workshops on various topics, resource guides, and consultation in areas such as loans, human resources, business management, and more. Call, Placerville 642-4846, SLT 573-3191 or visit: www.edcgov.us/humanservices/
employerservices.html and www.edcgov.us/economic.

Youth Commission
The El Dorado County Youth Commission is operated through the University of California Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Department Program in coordination with the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors to ensure the voice of today’s youth are heard. The YC meets the third Thursday of the month in committee session, and the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in board session during the school calendar year (except Nov & Dec.) Youth from the community are encouraged to come to scheduled meetings to learn how to take action. For more info, call Carol Martin, 621-5507.

Free Tax Assistance
Tax counselors available throughout El Dorado County through 4/15. Free to all middle and low income taxpayers, special attention to those 60 and older. AARP, in conjunction with the IRS and CA Franchise Tax Board provide this service to all ages. All returns filed electronically. Appointments available Mon- Sat. Call between 10:00am-5:00pm, Mon.-Fri. one of these four numbers: Lake Oaks, Gold Country, Pollock Pines 642-9477; Placerville Senior Center, Placerville Main Library, Cameron Park Branch Library 642-0431; El Dorado Hills Senior Center 916-933-1910; Garden Valley Fire Department 333-2590. For info call 621-4049.

Imagination Theater!
Our next show runs March 26-April 18 - The Foreigner. We invite you to come on down, relax, and laugh with us at Imagination Theater this spring. IT! Box office: 642-0404,
www.imagination-theater.org.

Mar 20 • Basketball Benefit
Pie in the Eye Basketball Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters at El Dorado High School Gym, 561 Canal St., Placerville. Featuring a Fire Fighter Challenge between the El Dorado County FD and the El Dorado Hills FD. From 7:00-9:00pm, raffle, adults $5, kids $2.

Mar 20 • Long Term Care Seminar
Diana Steele, El Dorado County’s Senior Legal Services, at Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St., Placerville on Financial Options for Long Term Care. This includes a frank discussion about the likelihood of needing long term care and both public and private options to pay for it. 10:00am in Peirce Hall.

Mar 20 • Ovarian Cancer Presentation
Free informational presentation on ovarian cancer given by representatives from the Sacramento Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to hear information that could save lives. Find out about common myths and learn the subtle symptoms of this disease. Presentation hosted by Discovery Hills Church, 4270 Shingle Springs Dr. (exit 39 off Hwy 50), Shingle Springs from 9:00-11:00am. Contact Karen Wilson at 306-2814 or email karen@stewart-wilson.com. Refreshments, door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there. And remember, until there is a test, education is best!

Mar 21 • Grease Sing-a-Long
Anyone who is interested is invited to come sing the songs from Grease at the first rehearsal of “Fuzzy Dice.” This is the band that will be playing the rehearsals and performances of the show. This sing-a-long is just an opportunity to sing the songs, get in the rock-and-roll mood, and have fun with the music. Anyone, regardless of age, or whether they are actually going to audition for the show is encouraged to participate. No preparation is necessary... this is not an audition. Lyrics sheets will be provided. Imagination Theater, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 7:00-9:00pm. For info call, 642-0404.

Mar 21 • Authors Day Tea
The Placerville Shakespeare Club presents the third “Authors Day Tea” featuring author presentations, questions & answer period, book sales, book signings, door prizes and refreshments. Authors presenting: Allison Brennan - author of numerous mystery/romance novels, Alton Pryor - author of dozens of non-fiction histories of the West, Kiyo Sato - author of an autobiography chronicling her family’s internment during WW II, Michael Silverling - author of mysteries set in California. Starts 1:00pm at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. Tickets $10. For tickets/information - call Helen 621-3388 or Nora 644-3855. www.placerville-shakespeare.com

Quilters Stitches
The musical Quilters will be back in March 2011 as a production of Imagination Theater, in conjunction with Ensemble Theatre Company. Since the finished quilt in the show is called the “legacy quilt” it will be made from donated fabric. Donated materials could be by the yardage, but could also be anything that could be cut up and re-used. Fabric can be dropped off at the Imagination Theater office or at the Mountain Democrat on Main St., Placerville. If you’d like to volunteer to work on Quilters, email director Chrissie Addison at foothillsinger@comcast.net.

Mar 29 • Learning Center
Classes begin 3/29 and continue through 4/26. Light dinner begins at 5:30pm and classes begin at 6:30pm. Classes include Digital Photography, Organic Gardening, Marriage Enrichment, Cooking & Nutrition, How to Share Christ, Card Making, Favorite Bible Themes, Knitting & Crocheting and Biblical Finance. Classes free except for supply free for Biblical Finance. Dinner $6. Class location is 6831 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville. For info call 622-2446 or visit: www.placervillesda.org/mnlc.htm

Mar 30 • Bridge Party
“Let’s Make A Deal” the Placerville Shakespeare Club Annual Bridge Party will begin at 10:00am at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. The community is invited to a day of brilliant bridge, fabulous food and delightful door prizes. Men and women bridge players are welcome. $35 a pair includes a morning snack, lunch, cash prizes as well as door prizes. Partners play together the entire day. Call Melba 622-3726 for reservations & Doreen 626-0531 for info. www.placerville-shakespeare.com.

April 2-4 • Easter Events
4/2, 7:00pm, Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Join us for the candlelight service that will trace the high points in the Passion Week of our Lord Jesus Christ. Resurrection Sunday, 4/4, 9:00am, Children’s Program, Will explain the true meaning of Easter through a combination of Bible stories, puppets, video and song. Easter egg hunt to follow. Parents are encouraged to attend with children 2-11. 4/4, 9:00-10:00am, Come early and enjoy a free breakfast. 4/4, 10:15am, Annual Outdoor Easter Service in the Park, Special music and message will focus on the hope available to everyone through the living Christ Jesus. Nursery care for 3 year-olds and under available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Camino Community Church, 4205 Carson Rd, Camino (2 blocks from Exit 54 on Hwy 50), 644-2828, www.caminocommunitychurchca.com.

April 3 • Egg Hunt
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Placerville Church of the Nazarene Easter Egg Hunt. A fun and safe family activity to celebrate Easter. Egg hunt, hot dogs, prizes, bounce house, kite flyer, FREE event from 11:00am-1:00pm. Placerville Church of the Nazarene, 6040 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville. For more info call, 622-3217.