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Stellar student

Congratulations to Chase Neeley of El Dorado Hills, who was named to the fall 2022 Abilene Christian University Dean’s Honor Roll.

March 7

The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives.

General meeting lunches are held at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville for members and guests on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

A social time precedes each meeting. The cost is $18 and reservations are required. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 2958374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.

California Stage presents

“Messiah Begins with Me!” March 7-12 in the Three-Penny Theater, 1725 25th St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit calstage. org.

March 8

UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County and Master Food Preservers host All About Berries, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers combine their knowledge in this class on berries. Master Gardeners discuss how to grow and care for the various berry plants and the most common diseases and pests in our area. Then Master Food Preservers show you how to preserve your garden bounty in fun and creative ways; from basic jams and jellies, to flavored vinegars, pie fillings and many more.

The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.

Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive with the Bloodmobile in the parking lot, noon to 4:30 p.m. at the theater, 2101 Vine St. Make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM486. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business Builder Blender and ribbon cutting 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MotlMD, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 217, El Dorado Hills. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber.org.

The Lakehills Fire Safe Council presents the Homeowner’s Insurance & Legislative Forum at 6:30 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85, 1050 Wilson Blvd. in EDH. With rising wildfire risk has come new legislation along with insurance policy