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State of the Union: Our Education Union

from:El Dorado County Office Of Education

President Obama’s State of the Union address had a good deal to say about education. Rightfully so, high quality education does require a large portion of our nation’s budget....

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Reading Patch Book Club next Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00pm at the Main Librar...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Reading Patch Book Club next Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00pm at the Main Library in Placerville for kids age 8-12. We will meet to discuss Safe at Home: a Comeback Kids Novel by...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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BEE MY VALENTINE Storytime this Friday, February 10th at the Main Library in Pla...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

BEE MY VALENTINE Storytime this Friday, February 10th at the Main Library in Placerville! Children age 3-5 are welcome for stories, books, crafts and fun! Each family will go home...

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It’s time to shine at the HOME SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT on Tuesday, February 21st at 2:0...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

It’s time to shine at the HOME SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT on Tuesday, February 21st at 2:00pm! This educational program is an opportunity for students to showcase projects and...

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The tournament bracket sheet is just about filled with gamers! Last chance for k...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

The tournament bracket sheet is just about filled with gamers! Last chance for kids in 5th-8th grade to join us for the double elimination Wii Super Mario Kart Gaming Tournament...

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SIGN UP TODAY!–It’s time to game at the Main Library in Placerville! Kids in 5th...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

SIGN UP TODAY!–It’s time to game at the Main Library in Placerville! Kids in 5th-8th grade are invited to a double elimination Wii Super Mario Kart Gaming Tournament...

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El Dorado Trout Unlimited Meeting Announcement

Date: February 16, 2012 Speaker: Mike Denega Topic: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Trout in the 21st Century” Sponsoring Organization: El...

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AUTHOR TALK Saturday, January 21st 11 am @ the Main Library in Placerville - She...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

AUTHOR TALK Saturday, January 21st 11 am @ the Main Library in Placerville - Sherie Labedies, author of "You Came Here to Die Didn't You", shares her eye-opening...

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The 2012 Winter Reading Club “Snow Better Time to Read” starts on Tuesday, Janua...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

The 2012 Winter Reading Club “Snow Better Time to Read” starts on Tuesday, January 24th and ends on Friday, February 24th, 2012. Children age 0-12 can earn prizes for...

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Join the American Girl BOOKCLUB! Children age 8-12 are welcome for a lively book...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Join the American Girl BOOKCLUB! Children age 8-12 are welcome for a lively book discussion, craft project and snack at 3:30pm on Friday, January 20th at the Main Library in...

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New Book Celebrates Brewing Pioneers

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Breweries of the Gold Country from local authors R. Scott Baxter and Kimberly J. Wooten. The book...

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It’s time to game at the Main Library in Placerville! Kids in 5th-8th grade are...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

It’s time to game at the Main Library in Placerville! Kids in 5th-8th grade are invited to a double elimination Wii Super Mario Kart Gaming Tournament on Saturday, January...

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LOVE TO READ? Kids age 8-12 can still be a part of the Reading Patch Book Club!...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

LOVE TO READ? Kids age 8-12 can still be a part of the Reading Patch Book Club! On February 14th at 4:00pm we will meet to discuss Safe at Home: a Comeback Kids Novel by Mike...

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POETRY PIZZA PARTY tonight 6 - 7 pm @ the Main Library in Placerville!!! Come fo...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

POETRY PIZZA PARTY tonight 6 - 7 pm @ the Main Library in Placerville!!! Come for the FREE pizza - stay for the poetry. Call (530) 621-5540 for more info.

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Storytimes resume at the Main Library in Placerville this week! Join us for the...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Storytimes resume at the Main Library in Placerville this week! Join us for the Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:00am. This lap sit storytime is...

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Join us for FREE movie showings the 1st Saturday of every month - 2:00 pm @ the...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Join us for FREE movie showings the 1st Saturday of every month - 2:00 pm @ the Main Library. Call for more info (530) 621-5540.

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LOVE TO READ? Be a part of the Reading Patch Book Club! Children age 8-12 are we...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

LOVE TO READ? Be a part of the Reading Patch Book Club! Children age 8-12 are welcome for a lively book discussion, craft project and snacks on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at...

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POETRY PIZZA PARTY! Wednesday, January 11th 6 - 7 pm @ the Main Library in Place...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

POETRY PIZZA PARTY! Wednesday, January 11th 6 - 7 pm @ the Main Library in Placerville. Join the poetry group "Poetry Off-the-Shelves" for FREE pizza and poetry. Poetry...

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El Dorado County Office of Education News - Preschool Helps Reading

from:El Dorado County Office Of Education

Debates continue about whether or not preschool is important for children. For some of us, it’s not a debate; we know it works for children. Two states in the nation, Georgia...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Placerville, California with AmericanTowns Placerville Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over El Dorado County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Placerville organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Placerville is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Placerville

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Placerville area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Placerville in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Placerville Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Placerville, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Notice Of Gonverning Board Member Vacancy

from:El Dorado County Office Of Education

Notice Is Hereby Given that due to the death of Dolores Garcia, a governing board member vacancy occurred on October 2, 2011, on the El Dorado County Board of Education. On...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Share your FAVORITE local landscape! Bring us your favorite photo (no larger tha...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Share your FAVORITE local landscape! Bring us your favorite photo (no larger than 5 x 7) of an El Dorado County landscape (no family photos please). Drop them by the front desk at...

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ATTENTION WRITERS! The December 10th meeting of The Writers Bloc has been cancel...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

ATTENTION WRITERS! The December 10th meeting of The Writers Bloc has been cancelled. We'll see you in the new year.

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A MAN IN A RED SUIT AND HAT HAS BEEN SPOTTED AT THE LIBRARY! He will be back for...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

A MAN IN A RED SUIT AND HAT HAS BEEN SPOTTED AT THE LIBRARY! He will be back for Santa's Storytime in Spanish on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00pm and for Holiday Storytime on...

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The library is full of surprises this month! Stop by for a visit soon!

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

The library is full of surprises this month! Stop by for a visit soon!

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Ho, Ho, Ho…friends in grades 6-8, it’s a free HOLIDAY PARTY JUST 4 YOU on Saturd...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Ho, Ho, Ho…friends in grades 6-8, it’s a free HOLIDAY PARTY JUST 4 YOU on Saturday, December 10 from 11am-12:30pm! Join library staff as we eat pizza and make...

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El Dorado Arts Council 'More Arts In More Places' - December 2011

from:El Dorado Arts Council

Gallery Shows at ArtSpaceThe Sierra Pastel Society's spectacular Signature show ends this Saturday,December 3. It only comes around every other year - don't miss it! The gallery...

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LET’S READ TOGETHER STORYTIME is coming on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:30am! Ch...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

LET’S READ TOGETHER STORYTIME is coming on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:30am! Children, age 3-5, and their adults are welcome to join us for stories and a craft. Each family...

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Show - Irving Berlin's White Christmas

from:Imagination Theater

Imagination Theater is proud to announce its 2011 December Show – Irving Berlin's White Christmas. This show will be a singing and dancing extravaganza!Bob Wallace and Phil...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Placerville Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Spanish Harvest Storytime is next Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:00pm at the Ma...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Spanish Harvest Storytime is next Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:00pm at the Main Library in Placerville. Join us for a magical evening filled with stories in Spanish, crafts,...

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El Dorado County Board of Education Vacancy in Trustee Area III

from:El Dorado County Office Of Education

Dolores Garcia, a well-respected member of the El Dorado County Board of Education since 1996, recently passed away which created a vacancy in Trustee Area III.The Board would...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Placerville Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Placerville elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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November is National Novel Writing Month? The challenge: to write a 50,000 word...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

November is National Novel Writing Month? The challenge: to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Join us for the NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party Saturday, October 29th...

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Join the American Girl BOOKCLUB today! Children age 8-12 are welcome for a livel...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Join the American Girl BOOKCLUB today! Children age 8-12 are welcome for a lively book discussion, craft project and snack at 3:30pm on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Main...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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El Dorado County Office Of Education Welcomes Roberta Montalbano As Its New Associate Superintendent Of Administrative Services

from:El Dorado County Office Of Education

The El Dorado County Office of Education announced today that Roberta Montalbano has been selected as their new Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services.Ms. Montalbano...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Placerville and across the country. With...

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Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Congratulations to the winners of the NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH in Sep...

from:El Dorado Main Branch Library

Congratulations to the winners of the NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH in September at the Main Library in Placerville! Children’s raffle prize winner, Alecxander Cooper...

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