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The Master Gardener public office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat. Bring a cutting or insect in a Ziploc baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 6215512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ ucanr.edu.

The Placerville Main Street Farmers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk in the Mooney Lot on Main Street. This market specializes in local fruits and vegetables, sustainable agriculture and community.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2680 in El Dorado County invites veterans of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War as well as those seeing action in Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries during the war on terror plus those serving peace-keeping missions throughout the globe to become VFW members. For more information call (530) 499-2950.

July 11

Want to solve your pest problems in the garden using methods that lessen risks to people and the environment? Join Master Gardeners Sue McDavid and Pat Trimble for a presentation on Integrated Pest Management. Class is held 9 a.m. to noon at the Pilot Hill Grange, 1701 Highway 193 in Cool.

July 12

Find out about growing succulents through an interactive presentation with hands-on activities hosted by Master Gardeners of El Dorado County, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive.

FamilySearch Center hosts Teen Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This day is dedicated to teens, 10 and older, to enjoy activities, food and time to learn research techniques. For more information call (530) 6211378.

The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets 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.