AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Placerville California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:42 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 First grade students from Indian Creek Elementary School enjoyed the annual Fall Festival held on Friday, October 30th at the El Dorado County Office... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/indian-creek-school-students-enjoy-charter-community-school-fall-festival-234339 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/indian-creek-school-students-enjoy-charter-community-school-fall-festival-234339 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thanks to our Volunteers You are awesome! EDAC has moved to 459 Main Street, but we couldn't have done it without the many, many hours of work our... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-november-6-2009-232375 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-november-6-2009-232375 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view El Dorado County Board Of Education Meeting Minutes for Oct 13,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-county-board-of-education-meeting-minutes-for-oct-13-2009-232020 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-county-board-of-education-meeting-minutes-for-oct-13-2009-232020 Schools and Libraries Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view El Dorado County Board Of Education Meeting Agenda for November 10,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-county-board-of-education-meeting-agenda-for-november-10-2009-232021 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-county-board-of-education-meeting-agenda-for-november-10-2009-232021 Schools and Libraries Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coloma/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-el-dorado-county-226853 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coloma/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-el-dorado-county-226853 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Helping children succeed in school and life is the primary focus of education. We are blessed in El Dorado County to have a k-12 system with high... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/quality-preschool-builds-strong-learners-220353 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/quality-preschool-builds-strong-learners-220353 Schools and Libraries Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 EDAC is MOVING! New Arts Center will be on Main Street After 10 years at the same location, the El Dorado Arts Council is moving to a new, spacious... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-october-2-2009-218960 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-october-2-2009-218960 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In an effort to make community-based organizations aware of other organizations that provide services, as well as networking with the education... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/sharing-of-services-breakfast-217643 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/sharing-of-services-breakfast-217643 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The recently released Accountability Progress Report (APR) is made up of the Academic Performance Index (API), the federal Adequate Yearly Progress... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/2009-accountability-progress-report-api-and-ayp-217312 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/2009-accountability-progress-report-api-and-ayp-217312 Schools and Libraries Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 As you are may be aware we had school closures that occurred with three schools in the El Dorado Hills area on Friday, September 18, because of an... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/teams-come-together-to-ensure-safety-of-students-216003 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/teams-come-together-to-ensure-safety-of-students-216003 Schools and Libraries Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Performances All Venues Main Stage: Henningsen-Lotus Park (gates open at 10:00) Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:00 A.M. Twilight... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/schedule-for-american-river-music-festival-plus-cool-collaboration-with-edac-212762 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/schedule-for-american-river-music-festival-plus-cool-collaboration-with-edac-212762 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Art in the Orchard Rainbow Orchards in Camino - Fine arts & artisan-crafted works [artists] - On-stage performing arts including live music,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-september-3-2009-212891 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/el-dorado-arts-council-newsletter-september-3-2009-212891 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 "Greater Tuna" is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/greater-tuna-208609 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/placerville/news/greater-tuna-208609 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-placerville-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-placerville-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600