Foothills Datebook
36 Marvelous things to do in March
Date Published: March 2008
1 - Fundraising event
Roseville Community Preschool holds its seventh annual auction and dinner 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Northeast, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento. Cost is $65 and benefits the school. Contact Michelle Kapanen at 315-0389 or visit www.rosevillecommunitypreschool.org.
1 - Awards dinner
Placer Conservator will hold the third annual awards ceremony and Dinner hosted by the Placer Land Trust at the Ridge in Auburn. $75 per person for dinner and festivities. Janice Forbes will be honored with the 2007 Placer Conservator Award. Call (530) 887-9222 or visit www.placerlandtrust.org.
1 - Sales event
Just Between Friends, a children's and maternity consignment event, continues at Jones Hall at the Placer Fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.jbfsale.com.
The Sacramento Zoo's Wildlife Stage Show continues at 11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday until March 17. Learn about animals in a 15-minute stage adventure. Afterwards, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal at the animal encounter. Call 264-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
1 - Plant fair
Third annual Bloomin' Crazy plant fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacramento Zoo. Visit with gardening clubs and plant experts; get inspired to start your spring gardens. Call 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
1 - Read-a-thon
In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday, Fairytale Town holds a read-a-thon 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 264-5233 or visit www.fairytaletown.org.
1 - Book event
History Day at Barnes & Noble, Roseville is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with author Lisa See at 4 p.m. Other authors in attendance are Carlos Alcala, Alton Pryor, Greer Garson and David Kulczyk. A portion of sales will be donated to the Roseville Historical Society.
1 - Cooking class
Hawks in Quarry Ponds holds a cooking class 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 791-6221.
2 - Deadline
This is the last day for high school students to file a FAFSA application for financial aid. Visit www.csac.ca.gov.
2 - Blood drive
The Folsom Lake Estates Housing Association will host a BloodSource blood drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Everyone who participates will receive a coupon for a free personal one-topping pizza from Round Table Pizza. Location is 9510 Oak Leaf Way, Granite Bay. Call (800) 995-4420, ext. 11009.
3 - Parent info night
An information night for parents of eighth-graders will be held at Granite Bay High School. This event is followed by eighth-grade registration on March 6.
3 - Lecture series
"The Echo Maker" author Richard Powers is featured in the California Lectures series. Presentation ends with a question and answer session and book signing. Reserved seating at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.californialectures.org or call 737-1300.
5 - Adjusted day
Today and tomorrow are adjusted days for kindergarten through sixth-grade students in the Eureka Union School District.
5 - Parent workshop
Free workshop for parents of children with learning disabilities 6:30-8 p.m. today and every Wednesday at the Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center in El Dorado Hills. Visit www.swish4fish.com or call 358-5803.
7 - Powder Puff
The Powder Puff game at Granite Bay High School starts at 7 p.m. and pits the junior girls against the senior girls in flag football.
7 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, has Easter items on sale 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services.
8 - Acres of Hope
Evening of food, drink, music and silent auction held at Sunset Center in Rocklin. Info: (530) 878-8030.
8 - Sadie's dance
The Sadie's Dance at Granite Bay High is 8-11 p.m. Girls ask the guys to this annual dance.
8 - Fundraising event
Wine and Dine Gala fundraiser and auction benefiting for STAR ECO Station today at 5:30 p.m. at the station, 4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin. Donations of auction items are encouraged. Call 632-8347.
9 - Victorian afternoon
Carolyn Loftis, returns for a command performance about Victorian life noon to 3 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Visit www.Folsom History Museum.org.
11 - Parent info night
Sierra College holds a parent information night 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rocklin campus, 5000 Rocklin Road. Call 781-0548.
14 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, holds a jewelry event 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services. Call 786-7773.
15 - Egg hunt
The 28th annual Granite Bay Easter Egg Hunt event begins at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Cavitt Junior High. Call 783-8136 or visit www.rosevillechamber.com.
15 - Eggstravaganza
Fairytale Town holds its annual Spring Eggstravaganza 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow. Easter bunny, fun and games. Visit www.fairytaletown.org or call 264-5233.
15 - Outdoors class
Placer Nature Center and Placer County's First Five team up to offer a free outdoors class today 9:30-11:30 a.m. for preschoolers and their parents. Classes are held at the Nature Center in Auburn. Call (530) 878-6053 or visit www.placernaturecenter.org.
15 - Ballet performance
The GreenTree Children's Ballet Company will perform "Peter Pan" at 7 p.m. at the Del Oro High School Performing Arts Center, 3301 Taylor Rd., Loomis. Dancers ages 9 to 16 will perform. Tickets are $7. Call 652-0830 or visit www.weredanc-ing.com.
17 - No school
No school for students in the Eureka Union School District and Roseville Joint Union High School District today through March 24. School resumes March 25.
17 - Tiger camp
Uncaging Creativity tiger camp held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, tomorrow and Wednesday for kids 12 to 15 at the Sacramento Zoo. Tiger camp is interactive and designed to empower the mind, body and soul. The tuition for the three-day camp is $425 per camper and includes daily snacks and lunch, journal/workbook and a T-shirt. Call 933-5046 or visit www.tigercamp.us.
17 - Critter capers
The Sacramento Zoo's Critter Capers returns daily through March 30. Beginning April 1 through Labor Day shows are 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Learns about animals in a fun-filled, 20-minute stage adventure. Afterwards, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal at the animal encounter. Call 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
19 - Minimum day
Minimum day today and tomorrow for students in the Loomis Union School District.
21 - No School
No school for students in the Loomis Union School District today through March 28. School resumes March 31.
26 - Concert
The annual concert for Hope, which benefits the ALS Foundation, is performed at Granite Bay High. Bands from Granite By, Woodcreek, Oakmont and Roseville high schools will all be performing.
27 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, has 50 percent off selected items. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services. Call 786-7773.
28 - Lip Sync
Granite Bay High's annual Lip Sync event is held at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Students and faculty will perform at this sell-out event.
28 - Lecture series
Dr. James Pushnik, endowed Professor of Environmental Literacy at CSU Chico, will explore the perils and possibilities of new biofuels and share his award-winning vision for global sustainability 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.
30 - Fun Run
A Fun Run in celebration of National Nutrition Month will be held in Elk Grove by the Northern Area Dietetic Association. A 5K/10K Run, ¼ and ½ mile Kids Run and Stroller Fit start for the 5th Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness Fun Run and Family Fun Festival. Run begins at 8 a.m. Visit www.nutritionfuelsfitness.org.
Roseville Community Preschool holds its seventh annual auction and dinner 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Northeast, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento. Cost is $65 and benefits the school. Contact Michelle Kapanen at 315-0389 or visit www.rosevillecommunitypreschool.org.
1 - Awards dinner
Placer Conservator will hold the third annual awards ceremony and Dinner hosted by the Placer Land Trust at the Ridge in Auburn. $75 per person for dinner and festivities. Janice Forbes will be honored with the 2007 Placer Conservator Award. Call (530) 887-9222 or visit www.placerlandtrust.org.
1 - Sales event
Just Between Friends, a children's and maternity consignment event, continues at Jones Hall at the Placer Fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.jbfsale.com.
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1 - Wildlife showThe Sacramento Zoo's Wildlife Stage Show continues at 11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday until March 17. Learn about animals in a 15-minute stage adventure. Afterwards, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal at the animal encounter. Call 264-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
1 - Plant fair
Third annual Bloomin' Crazy plant fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacramento Zoo. Visit with gardening clubs and plant experts; get inspired to start your spring gardens. Call 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
1 - Read-a-thon
In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday, Fairytale Town holds a read-a-thon 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 264-5233 or visit www.fairytaletown.org.
1 - Book event
History Day at Barnes & Noble, Roseville is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with author Lisa See at 4 p.m. Other authors in attendance are Carlos Alcala, Alton Pryor, Greer Garson and David Kulczyk. A portion of sales will be donated to the Roseville Historical Society.
1 - Cooking class
Hawks in Quarry Ponds holds a cooking class 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 791-6221.
2 - Deadline
This is the last day for high school students to file a FAFSA application for financial aid. Visit www.csac.ca.gov.
2 - Blood drive
The Folsom Lake Estates Housing Association will host a BloodSource blood drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Everyone who participates will receive a coupon for a free personal one-topping pizza from Round Table Pizza. Location is 9510 Oak Leaf Way, Granite Bay. Call (800) 995-4420, ext. 11009.
3 - Parent info night
An information night for parents of eighth-graders will be held at Granite Bay High School. This event is followed by eighth-grade registration on March 6.
3 - Lecture series
"The Echo Maker" author Richard Powers is featured in the California Lectures series. Presentation ends with a question and answer session and book signing. Reserved seating at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.californialectures.org or call 737-1300.
5 - Adjusted day
Today and tomorrow are adjusted days for kindergarten through sixth-grade students in the Eureka Union School District.
5 - Parent workshop
Free workshop for parents of children with learning disabilities 6:30-8 p.m. today and every Wednesday at the Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center in El Dorado Hills. Visit www.swish4fish.com or call 358-5803.
7 - Powder Puff
The Powder Puff game at Granite Bay High School starts at 7 p.m. and pits the junior girls against the senior girls in flag football.
7 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, has Easter items on sale 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services.
8 - Acres of Hope
Evening of food, drink, music and silent auction held at Sunset Center in Rocklin. Info: (530) 878-8030.
8 - Sadie's dance
The Sadie's Dance at Granite Bay High is 8-11 p.m. Girls ask the guys to this annual dance.
8 - Fundraising event
Wine and Dine Gala fundraiser and auction benefiting for STAR ECO Station today at 5:30 p.m. at the station, 4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin. Donations of auction items are encouraged. Call 632-8347.
9 - Victorian afternoon
Carolyn Loftis, returns for a command performance about Victorian life noon to 3 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Visit www.Folsom History Museum.org.
11 - Parent info night
Sierra College holds a parent information night 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rocklin campus, 5000 Rocklin Road. Call 781-0548.
14 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, holds a jewelry event 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services. Call 786-7773.
15 - Egg hunt
The 28th annual Granite Bay Easter Egg Hunt event begins at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Cavitt Junior High. Call 783-8136 or visit www.rosevillechamber.com.
15 - Eggstravaganza
Fairytale Town holds its annual Spring Eggstravaganza 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow. Easter bunny, fun and games. Visit www.fairytaletown.org or call 264-5233.
15 - Outdoors class
Placer Nature Center and Placer County's First Five team up to offer a free outdoors class today 9:30-11:30 a.m. for preschoolers and their parents. Classes are held at the Nature Center in Auburn. Call (530) 878-6053 or visit www.placernaturecenter.org.
15 - Ballet performance
The GreenTree Children's Ballet Company will perform "Peter Pan" at 7 p.m. at the Del Oro High School Performing Arts Center, 3301 Taylor Rd., Loomis. Dancers ages 9 to 16 will perform. Tickets are $7. Call 652-0830 or visit www.weredanc-ing.com.
17 - No school
No school for students in the Eureka Union School District and Roseville Joint Union High School District today through March 24. School resumes March 25.
17 - Tiger camp
Uncaging Creativity tiger camp held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, tomorrow and Wednesday for kids 12 to 15 at the Sacramento Zoo. Tiger camp is interactive and designed to empower the mind, body and soul. The tuition for the three-day camp is $425 per camper and includes daily snacks and lunch, journal/workbook and a T-shirt. Call 933-5046 or visit www.tigercamp.us.
17 - Critter capers
The Sacramento Zoo's Critter Capers returns daily through March 30. Beginning April 1 through Labor Day shows are 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Learns about animals in a fun-filled, 20-minute stage adventure. Afterwards, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal at the animal encounter. Call 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
19 - Minimum day
Minimum day today and tomorrow for students in the Loomis Union School District.
21 - No School
No school for students in the Loomis Union School District today through March 28. School resumes March 31.
26 - Concert
The annual concert for Hope, which benefits the ALS Foundation, is performed at Granite Bay High. Bands from Granite By, Woodcreek, Oakmont and Roseville high schools will all be performing.
27 - Sales event
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1813 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, has 50 percent off selected items. All proceeds go towards cancer research and patient services. Call 786-7773.
28 - Lip Sync
Granite Bay High's annual Lip Sync event is held at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Students and faculty will perform at this sell-out event.
28 - Lecture series
Dr. James Pushnik, endowed Professor of Environmental Literacy at CSU Chico, will explore the perils and possibilities of new biofuels and share his award-winning vision for global sustainability 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.
30 - Fun Run
A Fun Run in celebration of National Nutrition Month will be held in Elk Grove by the Northern Area Dietetic Association. A 5K/10K Run, ¼ and ½ mile Kids Run and Stroller Fit start for the 5th Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness Fun Run and Family Fun Festival. Run begins at 8 a.m. Visit www.nutritionfuelsfitness.org.
