Carnival comes to EDH Library

from Mountain Democrat, Friday, April 21, 2023

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The El Dorado Hills Library hosts a carnival this Earth Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Entry is free and open to all ages.

The event will feature two live music performances from Laura Benitez at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., perfect for ages 0-12. Between shows, visitors can make nature-themed crafts, get their faces painted and play classic carnival games to earn prizes. For the carnival’s littlest guests, there will be a special outdoor play area full of sensory bins and other toys geared for ages 0-5. Purchase treats from California Gold Kettle Corn and Joe’s Hot Dogs. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library. Parking will be limited, so visitors who live nearby are encouraged to walk to the event. The library is located at 7455 Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

“She’s a chemist; she’s into space. It’s the space race,” she continued. “I mean, what’s not to love about that.”

So she pitched the idea of producing the play to Peter Wolfe a couple of years ago. The show was set to hit the stage as a Readers’ Theater production but was canceled as the pandemic shut down theater.

Coming back as a full production has been exciting for Bertram.

“When we were set to do it as a Readers’ Theater production we really wanted to do a full production,” she recalled. “This is going to be a really great experience.

“Everyone has really stepped up to the challenge and we are going to have a great show,” Bertram added.

Casey Cope is new to the stage but was immediately drawn to the project.

“I just decided to do this for fun,” she said.

She and her partner showed up at the audition because she read the script and wanted to be involved and make some community connections.

“It’s just incredible,” she said of Morgan’s story, “and extremely inspiring.”

Cope, a therapy assistant, will graduate from school in December with her bachelor’s degree. She has found some connections to the character that she can work with.

“She grew up on a farm as I did,” Cope shared. “My parents have 5 acres and I did 4-H and all that.”

Cope noted the parallels in their professions as well.

“She is in this science environment with all men,” she said.

“And my profession, unfortunately, is very male-dominated, especially in school.”

Cope understands the challenges inherent in breaking the “glass ceiling,” saying, “Being a woman in STEM is no joke.”

The story of America’s secret weapon in the Space Race plays April 21 through May 7 at Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

Performances are scheduled Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org.