Easter Egg Hunt March 26 / El Dorado Hills Community Park

With their own baskets in hand, children of all ages were adequately equipped for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s egg hunt, where they scavenged all throughout the park for assorted goodies hidden within bright plastic eggs. More springtime activities at this family-friendly event included arts, crafts and a special visit from the Spring Bunny.

14th Annual Folsom Wine and Jazz March 12 / Folsom Community Center

Folsom High School Music Boosters organized this annual event with musical entertainment provided by the award-winning and nationally recognized Folsom High School Jazz Bands and Jazz Choir, along with the Sutter and Folsom Middle School Jazz Bands. Proceeds benefited the music program’s travel, uniform and instrument funds, among other necessities. Over 300 people had the chance to taste wine and food from 30 different vendors and bid on silent auction items.

Razzle Dazzle Fifth Anniversary Reception March 3 / Harris Center, Folsom

Prior to the opening night of the critically acclaimed Broadway show Chicago, the Razzle Dazzle reception celebrated the Harris Center’s fifth anniversary with nearly 250 guests masquerading in flapper dresses and pinstripe suits in honor of the Roaring Twenties theme. El Dorado County wineries and other local restaurants provided beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Between sponsorships, ticket sales and the silent auction, the event brought in over $25,000 to support the Center and its programs.

Bollywood Bazaar March 12 / Lakehills Covenant Church, El Dorado Hills

Guests of this 13th annual event decorated themselves in Bollywood-inspired clothing and accessories and indulged in Indian delicacies—all while fund-raising for Cedar Springs Waldorf School, an independent and accredited Waldorf school in Placerville. Over 150 attendees enjoyed an exotic night of dinner, wine, dancing and animated music, while a portion of fund-raising efforts—totaling approximately $70,000 through live and silent auctions—will go to campus-wide playground improvements.

Easter Eggstravaganza March 19 / El Dorado Hills Town Center

Parents and their little ones all gathered at the El Dorado Hills Town Center to celebrate Easter with a grand egg hunt—full of candy and prize-filled eggs. The Easter Bunny was also in attendance and happily posed with excited families. Festivities continued with a magic show, music, face painting and balloon artists.

“I Love Film” Mixer
March 11 / El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville

This free, cinema-centered event greeted over 80 El Dorado County businesses and 1,500-plus movie buffs and industry specialists from the Greater Sacramento area. Hosted by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and the El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film and Media Office (filmtahoe.com), attendees networked while enjoying food and wine tastings from the El Dorado County Winery Association, and learned about local businesses and the film industry.

Jazz with Pizazz
March 13 / Shakespeare Club, Placerville

Dreary weather didn’t keep the 100-plus guests of this second annual event from enjoying an amusing afternoon, as they danced to their heart’s content to sweet jazz tunes provided by the U4ICK Band. Donations and proceeds from the silent auction, featuring El Dorado County wines, will benefit the renovation of the 86-year-old clubhouse.