Foothills Datebook
Community calendar
40 fun things to do in October
Date Published: October 2007
4 - Forever Green day
Forever Green Day celebrates 95 years of Girl Scouting. Current Girl Scout members, alumni, parents, volunteers and donors are asked to wear green on this day to show support of the Girl Scout mission, "to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place."
5 - Live music
Derek Brandt plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
5 - Wine Auction
Adventures in Wine benefiting the Stanford Home for Children 6 p.m. at North Ridge Golf Club. Visit www.stanfordhome.org.
The Acoustics plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
6 - Big Crush
Amador Vitners Harvest Wine Festival held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Visit www.amadorwine.com. or (888) 655-8614.
6 - Concert
The Sacramento Capitolaires a capella harmony chorus performs 1:30 and 7 p.m. at in the Event Center at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Granite Bay. Proceeds benefit local youth musical outreach programs. Call 371-5156 or visit www.capitolaires.org.
6 - Antique event
The 10th Annual Antique Evaluation Day is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sutter Street in Folsom. The event benefits the Folsom History Museum. Call 985-2707 or visit www.FolsomHistory-Museum.org.
8 - No School
No School for students in the Loomis Union School District.
10 - Fashion show
Women's Connection of Folsom will host a fashion show 9:15-10:45 at the Cliff House of Folsom. Call 988-4252.
11 - Fundraiser
eWomenNetwork of Rocklin/Granite Bay is hosting their "An Evening of Chocolate Decadence" fundraiser for the eWomenNetwork Foundation 6-8:30 p.m. at Villa Toscana inside Verdera at Twelve Bridges in Lincoln. Call 521-2540 or visit www.ewomennetwork.com.
11 - Craft Show
Crafty Treasures, a free boutique-style craft show, held today, tomorrow and Oct. 13 at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. Visit www.craftytreasures.com.
11 - Taste of Granite Bay
A Taste of Granite Bay held 6-10 p.m. at Quarry Ponds. (see story page 12.)
11 - Job Fair
Free Placer County Job Fair held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Resume critiquing until 2 p.m. More than 100 businesses participating; visit www.placer.ca.gov/jobfair for a complete list.
12 - Open mic
Open microphone 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
13 - Live music
Matt Ritter plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
13 - Art reception
The 14th Annual Altares del Mundo (Altar Show) opens with a 6-9 p.m. reception at The Phantom Gallery, 920 Del Paso Blvd., North Sacramento. The show follows the tradition of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It runs through Nov. 2. Visit www.altars.net or call 443-4124.
13 - Band performance
The Emerald Brigade, Granite Bay High's award winning marching band, will be performing in field shows and parade competitions at Oakmont High today, Del Oro on Oct. 20, Foothill High on Oct. 27, Folsom High on Nov. 3 and Lincoln High (Stockton) on Nov. 17. They will also be performing a winter concert Dec. 13 and 14. Visit www.emeraldbrigade.org.
13 - Fundraiser
An Evening for Eleanor, a spaghetti feed fundraiser for the whole family, will be held 5-9 p.m. at the Loomis Veteran's Memorial Hall. This is a special event designed to raise awareness of childhood leukemia and raise funds to help the Roseville family of 2-year-old Elleanor (Ellie) Champlin-Wilson with medical expenses. Call 782-5207 or visit Roseville and Rocklin Mechanics Bank locations.
14 - Farm and Barn tour
The Fourth Annual Farm and Barn Tour held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See story page 10.)
16 - Support group
Free stuttering support group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 151 N. Sunrise, Suite 813, Roseville. Kids and adults are welcome. Call Nancy Barcal at 797-3307 or visit www.granitebayspeech.com.
16 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works is holding a free restaurant and retail food business permit seminar 9-11 a.m. at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Call 263-3800.
17 - Minimum day
Minimum day for students in the Loomis Union School District.
17 - No school
No school for Granite Bay and Oakmont high students or Eureka Union School District students.
18 - Conferences
Conferences today and tomorrow for Eureka Union School District students. Early release for all students (times vary).
18 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works is hosting a Buying or Selling a Small Business workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Visit www.sacscore.org or call 635-9085.
18 - Art opening
Granite Bay artist Mya Louw will have an art opening 6-9 p.m. at 2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd, Roseville. The public are invited free of charge and refreshments will be served. Exhibit continues weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December.
19 - History tour
Elaine Massey will provide a personally guided tour of the historic St. Johns the Baptist Church and cemetery located at Natoma and Sibley in Folsom today 10 a.m. Call 985-2707 for reservations.
19 - Live music
Demetri plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
20 - Live music
Leah Logan plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
21 - Claymasters
Claymasters will show their works of art 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay. (see story page 11.)
22 - Golf event
The Granite Bay Library/Rotary Club Open starts at 11 a.m. at the Granite Bay Golf Club. Free beer, lunch, dinner, games, raffle and contest for the best knickers. Proceeds will be used to enhance the books on CD collection at the Granite Bay Library and to build the Franklin School Community Park. Call 652-5520 or visit www.granitebaylibrary.com.
23 - Genealogy meeting
The Sacramento German Genealogy Society meets 1 p.m. in St. Mark's Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Sacramento. Visit www.sacgergensoc.org.
24 - Lecture series
"Life of Pi" author Tann Martel and illustrator Tomislav Torjanac are featured in the California Lectures series 7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento. Visit www.californialectures.org or call 737-1300.
24 - Luncheon
Heroes of PEACE fall luncheon at The Ridge Golf Club in Auburn for PEACE for Families set for 11:30 a.m. in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Call (530) 823-6224.
24 - Community forum
Community forum on the Loomis Basin International Bacalaurete charter school planned for area kindergarten through eighth-grade students in the 2008-09 school year. Question and answer style forum at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis. Call Paul Johnson at 652-1800.
25 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works and the IRS are hosting a free small business tax workshop 9 a.m. to noon at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Call 263-3800.
26 - Lecture series
Dr. Charles Griswold will explore the history of spiders during the Placer Nature Center Fourth Friday Lecture at 7:30 p.m. in Unity of Auburn, 1212 High Street. Visit www.placernaturecenter.org or call (530) 878-6053.
26 - Pink and White Ball
Pink & White Ball 6:30 p.m. at the Granite Bay Golf Club. (See story page 9.)
31 - Halloween event
The Granite Bay East Roseville Mom's Club will partner with Quarry Ponds 4-6 p.m. to provide safe, fun, free Halloween activities for children under 11. Activities include a costumed children's parade, storytelling in the plaza and trick or treating throughout Quarry Ponds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes and registration at www.events@granitebaymomsclub.org are both encouraged.
31 - Minimum day
Minimum day for students in the Loomis Union School District.
Forever Green Day celebrates 95 years of Girl Scouting. Current Girl Scout members, alumni, parents, volunteers and donors are asked to wear green on this day to show support of the Girl Scout mission, "to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place."
5 - Live music
Derek Brandt plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
5 - Wine Auction
Adventures in Wine benefiting the Stanford Home for Children 6 p.m. at North Ridge Golf Club. Visit www.stanfordhome.org.
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6 - Live musicThe Acoustics plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
6 - Big Crush
Amador Vitners Harvest Wine Festival held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Visit www.amadorwine.com. or (888) 655-8614.
6 - Concert
The Sacramento Capitolaires a capella harmony chorus performs 1:30 and 7 p.m. at in the Event Center at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Granite Bay. Proceeds benefit local youth musical outreach programs. Call 371-5156 or visit www.capitolaires.org.
6 - Antique event
The 10th Annual Antique Evaluation Day is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sutter Street in Folsom. The event benefits the Folsom History Museum. Call 985-2707 or visit www.FolsomHistory-Museum.org.
8 - No School
No School for students in the Loomis Union School District.
10 - Fashion show
Women's Connection of Folsom will host a fashion show 9:15-10:45 at the Cliff House of Folsom. Call 988-4252.
11 - Fundraiser
eWomenNetwork of Rocklin/Granite Bay is hosting their "An Evening of Chocolate Decadence" fundraiser for the eWomenNetwork Foundation 6-8:30 p.m. at Villa Toscana inside Verdera at Twelve Bridges in Lincoln. Call 521-2540 or visit www.ewomennetwork.com.
11 - Craft Show
Crafty Treasures, a free boutique-style craft show, held today, tomorrow and Oct. 13 at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. Visit www.craftytreasures.com.
11 - Taste of Granite Bay
A Taste of Granite Bay held 6-10 p.m. at Quarry Ponds. (see story page 12.)
11 - Job Fair
Free Placer County Job Fair held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Resume critiquing until 2 p.m. More than 100 businesses participating; visit www.placer.ca.gov/jobfair for a complete list.
12 - Open mic
Open microphone 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
13 - Live music
Matt Ritter plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
13 - Art reception
The 14th Annual Altares del Mundo (Altar Show) opens with a 6-9 p.m. reception at The Phantom Gallery, 920 Del Paso Blvd., North Sacramento. The show follows the tradition of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It runs through Nov. 2. Visit www.altars.net or call 443-4124.
13 - Band performance
The Emerald Brigade, Granite Bay High's award winning marching band, will be performing in field shows and parade competitions at Oakmont High today, Del Oro on Oct. 20, Foothill High on Oct. 27, Folsom High on Nov. 3 and Lincoln High (Stockton) on Nov. 17. They will also be performing a winter concert Dec. 13 and 14. Visit www.emeraldbrigade.org.
13 - Fundraiser
An Evening for Eleanor, a spaghetti feed fundraiser for the whole family, will be held 5-9 p.m. at the Loomis Veteran's Memorial Hall. This is a special event designed to raise awareness of childhood leukemia and raise funds to help the Roseville family of 2-year-old Elleanor (Ellie) Champlin-Wilson with medical expenses. Call 782-5207 or visit Roseville and Rocklin Mechanics Bank locations.
14 - Farm and Barn tour
The Fourth Annual Farm and Barn Tour held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See story page 10.)
16 - Support group
Free stuttering support group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 151 N. Sunrise, Suite 813, Roseville. Kids and adults are welcome. Call Nancy Barcal at 797-3307 or visit www.granitebayspeech.com.
16 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works is holding a free restaurant and retail food business permit seminar 9-11 a.m. at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Call 263-3800.
17 - Minimum day
Minimum day for students in the Loomis Union School District.
17 - No school
No school for Granite Bay and Oakmont high students or Eureka Union School District students.
18 - Conferences
Conferences today and tomorrow for Eureka Union School District students. Early release for all students (times vary).
18 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works is hosting a Buying or Selling a Small Business workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Visit www.sacscore.org or call 635-9085.
18 - Art opening
Granite Bay artist Mya Louw will have an art opening 6-9 p.m. at 2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd, Roseville. The public are invited free of charge and refreshments will be served. Exhibit continues weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December.
19 - History tour
Elaine Massey will provide a personally guided tour of the historic St. Johns the Baptist Church and cemetery located at Natoma and Sibley in Folsom today 10 a.m. Call 985-2707 for reservations.
19 - Live music
Demetri plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
20 - Live music
Leah Logan plays live 7-9 p.m. at Jericho Coffee, 8711 Sierra College Blvd. Call 771-5726 or visit www.jerichocoffee.com.
21 - Claymasters
Claymasters will show their works of art 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay. (see story page 11.)
22 - Golf event
The Granite Bay Library/Rotary Club Open starts at 11 a.m. at the Granite Bay Golf Club. Free beer, lunch, dinner, games, raffle and contest for the best knickers. Proceeds will be used to enhance the books on CD collection at the Granite Bay Library and to build the Franklin School Community Park. Call 652-5520 or visit www.granitebaylibrary.com.
23 - Genealogy meeting
The Sacramento German Genealogy Society meets 1 p.m. in St. Mark's Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Sacramento. Visit www.sacgergensoc.org.
24 - Lecture series
"Life of Pi" author Tann Martel and illustrator Tomislav Torjanac are featured in the California Lectures series 7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento. Visit www.californialectures.org or call 737-1300.
24 - Luncheon
Heroes of PEACE fall luncheon at The Ridge Golf Club in Auburn for PEACE for Families set for 11:30 a.m. in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Call (530) 823-6224.
24 - Community forum
Community forum on the Loomis Basin International Bacalaurete charter school planned for area kindergarten through eighth-grade students in the 2008-09 school year. Question and answer style forum at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis. Call Paul Johnson at 652-1800.
25 - Business workshop
Sacramento Works and the IRS are hosting a free small business tax workshop 9 a.m. to noon at the Del Paso Business Information Center, 925 Del Paso Blvd. Call 263-3800.
26 - Lecture series
Dr. Charles Griswold will explore the history of spiders during the Placer Nature Center Fourth Friday Lecture at 7:30 p.m. in Unity of Auburn, 1212 High Street. Visit www.placernaturecenter.org or call (530) 878-6053.
26 - Pink and White Ball
Pink & White Ball 6:30 p.m. at the Granite Bay Golf Club. (See story page 9.)
31 - Halloween event
The Granite Bay East Roseville Mom's Club will partner with Quarry Ponds 4-6 p.m. to provide safe, fun, free Halloween activities for children under 11. Activities include a costumed children's parade, storytelling in the plaza and trick or treating throughout Quarry Ponds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes and registration at www.events@granitebaymomsclub.org are both encouraged.
31 - Minimum day
Minimum day for students in the Loomis Union School District.
