Marshall Community Health Education
Childbirth Education: 1-Day Intensive, Sat., 8/7, 9:00am-3:30pm, $120, Placerville. First 5 offers scholarships to assist with tuition. Call 626-2990. The Breastfeeding Experience, Wed., 8/18, 7:00-9:00pm, $35, Placerville. First 5 El Dorado offers scholarships to assist with tuition, Call 626-2990 to register. Baby Basics, Wed., 9/1, 7:00-9:00pm, $35, Placerville. First 5 El Dorado offers scholarships to assist with tuition, Call 626-2990 to register.
Next classes for Auxiliary members are 8/11, 8/16 & 8/18. Last classes of the year are 10/20, 10/25, & 10/27.

Filmfare
2010 Outdoor projector movies at County Main Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. 8/7, “Art House Shorts” (Hand-picked gems), 8:45pm. Why Man Creates - Memorable Oscar-winner from the 60’s. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Twilight Zone episode. Grand Canyon - Disney travelogue set to Grofe’s G.C. Suite. - plus A Chairy Tail, Hands, Power of Ten, and Masks. Rain or shine. Films show outdoors on the lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own lawn chair, blanket, etc. If not outside, screening will be inside. For movie parties, sponsorships, or more info call 621-3012. Admission $5, Movie Card & .75 popcorn. Filmfare is not-for-profit. Proceeds, less expenses, go to Friends of the Library.

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.

UC Cooperative Extension
Master Food Preservers
Pickles, Relishes & Sauerkraut, 8/3/10(Tues) & 8/7/10(Sat), 10:00am-noon; Tomatoes; Basic & Fancy, 8/10/10(Tues) & 8/14/10(Sat), 10:00am-noon; Pressure Canning, 8/17/10(Tues) & 8/21/10(Sat), 10:00am-noon; Vinegars, Condiments & Chutneys, 8/24/10(Tues) & 8/28/10(Sat), 10:00am-noon; Dehydrating & Freezing, 8/31/10(Tues), 10:00am-noon. All classes held at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. For info call 621-5506 or visit: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/counties/
ceeldorado/Master_Food_Preservers/

Senior Farmers
Market Coupons
$20 Coupons to be used at the Certified Farmer’s Markets for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, will be available in a limited capacity - first come, first served, to seniors meeting income guidelines. Tuesday, June 8 from 10:00am-noon, Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville. Contact Senior Information & Assistance for more info, 621-6369.

Active Aging
Exercise Program
The El Dorado County Active Aging Program is designed to promote physical and mental health benefits in the older adult community. The Active Aging Program offers exercise classes specifically designed for the older adult. Improve strength, balance and mobility; maintaining functional fitness; and reducing the risk of chronic disease and falling. Weekly classes in Placerville, Cameron Park, Pollock Pines, and Diamond Springs. Reservations are not needed and drop-in’s are welcome. Cost is only $3 per class. To have a class schedule sent to you, please call the Active Aging Program at 621-6151.

Learn About Senior Services
Did you know that the El Dorado County Department of Human Services provides home delivered meals to homebound seniors? Did you know you can get a daily telephone “check-in” call for your loved one, free of charge? Did you know that there are programs to assist seniors and low-income households with offsetting some of the cost for PG&E, propane or wood. Did you know that there is a program that provides free legal assistance to senior citizens living in El Dorado County? If you are a club or organization that would like to know more about services that are offered through the Department of Human Services, please call. For more information and/or to schedule a free presentation, please call 621-6255.

Vital Health Info Packet
Call today to get your free Vital Health Information Packet. The Packet contains info on; medical history, medications, allergies, and emergency contact information. To request one call the SHEP program at 621-6255.
UCCE/El Dorado County free Master Gardeners classes
Native Plants, 7/31/10(Sat), 9:00am-noon, Veterans Memorial Bldg. 130 Placerville Dr.; 621-5512 or http://www.ceeldorado.ucdavis.edu.

Western Slope
Aquatic Center
The YMCA programs The Western Slope Aquatic Center at Union Mine HS. Saturday recreational swim times ‘till August 29th. Family memberships for $150 for the summer and single memberships for all ages. The pool is open six days a week. Swim lessons offered for parent/child and children ages 6 months through 15 years. Swim lesson sessions offer 2 week and 1 week programs. Also, lap swimming and recreational swims daily. Fun activities for our Friday Summer Special Events. Reg. at pool site from 9:00-11:00am or 4:30-6:30pm. For more info contact Pat @ 916-452-9622 ext. 101 or Steve 626-1467 or www.sacymca.org

El Dorado Arts Council/ArtSpace Show
El Dorado Arts Council invites visitors to appreciate the masterful art works exhibited in Naked Awareness from 8/3 to 9/4. EDAC Movie Night will show the documentary Naked World, the photography of Spencer Tunick, 8/6, 6:30pm. Free, reservations suggested, 530-295-3496. EDAC ArtSpace is located at 459 Main Street, Placerville, 295-3496. Open Tues-Sat, 10:00am-5:30pm. Visit www.eldoradoartscouncil.org for more info.

Cameron Park CSD Events
Cameron Park Community Center news and info: twenty new shade structures have recently been installed around the pool. Users of the pool are welcome and encouraged to bring folding chairs. Public swim hours: M-F, 1:00-4:00pm (8/6 & 8/13 until 5:30); M-Th, 7:15-9:00pm, Sat & Sun, 1:00-5:00pm. Fees: ages 3-17, $3 & under 3 free; ages 18-61, $4; ages 62+, $3. Season passes (includes lap swim): ages 3-17, $45 resident/$55 non-resident; ages 18-61, $55 resident/$65 non-resident; 62+, $45 resident/$55 non-resident. Concerts by the Lake: 7/31, 8/7, & 8/21, 6:30-8:30pm. Town Hall Meeting 8/5, 6:00pm; End of Summer Bash 8/13, 7:15-9:00pm; Kids Night Out, 8/27, 7:00-9:30pm, $7/per child. Call the CSD offices for more info at 677-2231 or visit: www.cameronpark.org.

July 31 • Beginning Pastels
Award winning artist Robin French will be leading a workshop on beginning pastel drawing. All materials included. This colorful workshop is open to kids 5-13 and their parents. Free to El Dorado Arts Council Members or $5 for non-members. Space is limited; registration required. Held at El Dorado Arts Council, 459 Main St., Placerville, 295-3496, www.eldoradoartscouncil.org.

Aug 1 • Twilight Dance
Welcome to the Monthly Twilight Dances (a fund raiser in our 5th year!) from 5:00-8:00pm, featuring the big bands of the Swing Era, singles welcome. Located at the Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines, across from the Umpqua Bank, only $6, including appetizers. Music provided by King Music Services. For more info call Annabelle, 647-9308. No Twilight Dance scheduled for July.

Aug 1 • Gospel Concert
Gospel singers Brandon and Chrysta Beene will be sharing their stories and songs of love and hope Sunday night at 6:30pm. Free to the public, Placer Heights Baptist Church, 2954 Schnell School Rd., Placerville (just north of Hwy 50).

Aug 3 • National Night Out
All across the United States, 11,100 communities and 35.2 million participants will be celebrating this fun night for neighbors to come out in a community based safety awareness event. Pollock Pines event will be at the Plaza in Pollock Pines. Call for more info, 613-1332.

Aug 6 • Caregiver Support
The next meeting of “My Time,” a gathering for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia, stroke or other chronic health condition, is from 1:30-3:00pm at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. This group is facilitated by Ruth Michelson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For more info call 621-6180.

Aug 7 & 14 • AARP
Driver Safety Course
Do you want to improve your driving skills and save money on your automobile insurance? AARP has developed an 8-hour classroom course to help drivers 50 years or older refresh those skills. 9:00am-1:00pm (both days), Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville. Participants must attend both days of the course to receive a certificate of completion. The class fee is $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-AARP members. Classes are also available in Pollock Pines, El Dorado Hills, and Cameron Park. Pre-registration required. For more info, additional locations and/or registration forms, call 621-6255 or visit www.edcgov.us/humanservices/index.asp

Aug 7 • Friends of
the Library Book Sale
8:00am-2:00pm, lower level behind Main Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. Books $5 bag + select book section + free section. Clean, usable book donations will be accepted the day of the sale or every Wednesday from 10:00-1:00 down at the book sale area. For more info on our donation policy call the library, 621-5540 or visit the library website www.eldoradolibrary.org.

Aug 10 • Luncheon
You’re invited to “Fashionable in Fall”, a luncheon by the Shingle Springs Christian Women’s Connection (sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries) at noon. Cost $16. At the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park. Speaker Carol Scott, a Bay Area actress, gets her act together. Featuring Leah Marie Fashions for all occasions will be on the runway for fall. Music: To be announced. Reservations essential, and all cancellations required by 8/5. Call Phyllis 622-5384 or Katie at 651-3254.

Aug 11 •”After 5 Club”
The next meeting of the “After Five Club,” a free support group for those proving care to individuals with Alzheimer’s, a related dementia or other chronic health condition is from 5:30-7:00pm at the Senior Day Care Center, 935A Spring Street, Placerville. For more info call 621-6180.

Aug 12 • Relay for Life® Fundraiser
Join the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Relay For Life at El Dorado County’s Round Table Pizza Fundraiser at 5:00pm. Round Table Pizza, 3975 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville. To learn more contact Krista at 530-417-4136 or konconnor923@gmail.com; Stephanie at 530-748-9474 or craftygrll209@hotmail.com; or visit: www.relayforlife.org/eldoradocountyca.

Aug 19 • Caregiver Support
Caregivers Support Group is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Rd., room 205. Free support group facilitated by Darlene Westphal with GVCC and Wanda Demarest, Program Supervisor of the Senior Day Care Center. For more info call 621-6180 or 622-3231. To arrange free respite care while you attend the meeting please call the Family Caregiver Support Program at 621-6151. Advance notice is appreciated.

Aug 20 • IT! Fundraiser
Imagination Theater will present it’s third annual silent and live auction, “An Affair to Remember,” at Imagination Theater and the adjoining Organ Room on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. The fundraising event will begin at 6:00pm. Advance tickets for $20 are on sale by phone 642-0404 or online at www.imagination-theater.org. Tickets will be $25 at the door on the night of the event. Proceeds will help fund upcoming productions at Imagination Theater. This year’s theme is rock and roll in the 1950’s, in honor of IT’s upcoming winter holiday production, Grease. Attendees are encouraged, but not required to come dressed in 50’s style. Silent & live auction, food, beer & wine.

Aug 21 • Hot August Night
Rescue Volunteer Fire Association’s Hot August Night. Join us for a night of food, fun and dancing at Station 83 in Rescue. Dance the night away to the beat of the band Bad Iron. Donation includes entry into the car & motorcycle show, dinner, live music and dancing. We will be raffling off an assortment of items. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for additional charge. Purchase tickets ($30) online at www.rescuefiredepartment.org.

Aug 21 • Fundraiser
The 8th Annual Sugarloaf Fundraiser in honor of Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp’s 50th Anniversary. Camp Sugarloaf will be held from 5:00-10:00pm at Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville. An evening of wine, music, art and friends. Silent and live auction items. Reservations requested, space is limited. $50/per person by 8/1. $60/per person through 8/21 or until space sells out (tax deductible). $1000 per VIP sponsorship table, seating up to 8. Must be 18 years of age or older. Contact Paul at 626-0206 or zappdealey@sbcglobal.net. All proceeds benefit Sugarloaf Station Foundation, to support the EDC Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp youth program. www.sugarloafcamp.com

Aug 28 • Poker Run
American Legion Riders, Chapter 119, Placerville, first annual poker run “Ride the Crystal Basin Area.” All proceeds benefit the Veterans and American Legion. Sign-ups 9:00-11:00am at Veterans Memorial Bldg, 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville. $15 per person/$25 per couple, incudes barbecue lunch. Live music & poker hand, raffle. For more info call John “JR” Miles, 916-939-1464 or email, miles_john_r@hotmail.com.