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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Andrew Madigan of El Dorado Hills, who has been named to the spring 2021 Florida Institute of Technology Dean’s List.
Aug. 27 The Dry Diggings Festival, a music, camping and beer festival, will take place Aug. 27 & 28 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The idea behind the event is to create a festival where people can gather and enjoy camping, music and some of the finest beers in the region. For more information go to drydiggingsfest.com.
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Aug. 28 Enjoy the ultimate summer views, a diverse selection of wines from Steiner Road and tasty small bites with friends and family during the Sippin’ On Steiner event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amador’s first wine trail awaits. Reserve tickets at startonsteiner.com/ Events/Sippin-on-Steiner. The El Dorado Rose candidates will be presented at the annual El Dorado Rose Ball, 5:309:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Hall Post 119 at 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville. The event will include a light buffet supper catered by Diane Wilkinson, dancing, live music provided by John McGregor & Mates, door prizes and a silent auction. For more information and tickets call Carole at (530) 626-4949.
Aug. 29 Celebrate the 19th Amendment’s 101st anniversary on a virtual tour of Fight for the Right: 100 Years of Women Voting at 11 a.m. This Zoom-based program includes a 30-minute docent-led tour of the California Museum’s temporary exhibit documenting the struggle for the women’s vote from the mid-19th century to the 19th Amendment’s ratification on Aug. 26, 1920, along with 15 ■
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The Cordova Community Council presents a free concert at 7 p.m. at Village Green Park: Take 2. For more information got to cordovacouncil.org. CalCap Studios in Rancho Cordova presents the Solo in the Sun Series: “Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando” (Aug. 27-29) and the West Coast premiere of “Freeze!” (Sept. 10-12). For tickets and more information call (916) 706-2000 or visit Calcapstudios.com.
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Gold Hill Country Music Festival to benefit the Caldor Fire Fund Russell Reyes Kilt & Cork
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usic lovers who want to enjoy a day out and support an urgent cause are in luck. Kilt & Cork LLC has announced that the Thompson Auto Group Gold Hill Country Music Festival set for Sept. 4 at Saureel Vineyards will now benefit the Caldor Fire Fund, a fund set up by the El Dorado Community Foundation to assist those impacted by the fire raging in southern El Dorado County. “As soon as we saw the devastation this fire was having on members of our community, we knew we had to help,” said Russ Reyes from Kilt & Cork, who is producing the festival. “Living and working in this county the last 30 years, we all know someone who is impacted by this fire. Rather than feeling helpless, we want to do something to aid the victims.” The venue itself, Saureel Vineyards, 1140 Cold Springs in Placerville, is currently operating as a large animal rescue center, housing more than 560 displaced animals from the county. The rescue is being managed by South County Large Animal Rescue and has been coordinated with El Dorado County. Vineyard owner Tim Sauer explained, “If you have lost your home to this Caldor Fire, we want you to be our guest at the Thompson Auto Group Gold Hill Country Music Festival. Come have fun, enjoy great music and be around people who genuinely care for you.” People who have lost their homes are encouraged to to reach out to Tanya Campbell of Kilt & Cork to set up their guest access. Contact Campbell at tanya@ kiltandcork.com. “In addition, we want to thank all of our first responders and medical professionals who have been dealing with so many crises this past year, from COVID-19 to these devastating fires, so we are offering them tickets at 50% off,” said Reyes. “Just visit our website kiltandcork.com for more information.”
The music Gold Hill Country Music Festival is the first country music festival in the Sierra foothills to feature top ranked, hit-making Nashville talent as well as the best local country bands. Headlining the show is the
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The Country Cougars über-talented Jackson Michelson whose current hit “Tip Jar” is getting national airplay. Michelson has shared the stage with Lady A, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton to name a few and his other hits include “One Day,” “The Good Life” and “One At A Time.” Also headlining is the one and only Willie Jones, who first burst into the national spotlight as a contestant on “X-Factor.” He brings a blend of new country both fresh and relevant with his newest hit “American Dream” getting critical praise. Jones will be sure to get those boots scootin’! Rounding out the line up are local and regional favorites North Forty Country, The Kenny Frye Band and The Country Cougars.
The Kenny Frye Band Gates open at noon. Tickets are on sale now at goldhillmusicfestival.com.
About Kilt & Cork Kilt & Cork is passionate about promoting the Sierra foothills lifestyle, including the wineries, brewers, distilleries, restaurants and lodging as well as the amazing activities available to visitors and locals. Kilt & Cork produces private and community events such as the Motherlode Beer & Music Festival and the Placerville Oktoberfest. It is always looking for nonprofits and civic partners who believe in bringing the best entertainment experience possible to their communities while supporting local nonprofit organizations.
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