Outtakes: El Dorado County and Foothills
Jun 28, 2016 04:44PM ● By David Norby
1. Dona Love
El Dorado County Fair Open Wine Competition
May 20 / El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville
With over 180 in attendance—including 68 from wineries, 27 judges, 22 volunteers, Fair Board Members and members of the community—guests of this wine competition, organized by Windfall Media Group, enjoyed wines entered from El Dorado, Amador, Lodi and Placer Counties, delicious food catered by Poverty Flats, and live music played by Uncommon Grounds.
1. Jody Gray, Marta Viola, Megan Viola and Kathy Jurgens 2. El Dorado County Fair Open Wine Competition Judge Barry Lawrence 3. John Marino and co-sponsor Robert Henderson from Windfall Media Group 4. Tricia Norby and El Dorado County Fair Open Wine Competition Judge Mike Wreyford
Photos by Suzanne Wright
Spring Art Studio Tour
May 21-22 / El Dorado Hills, Folsom and Shingle Springs
This weekend-long event, hosted by the El Dorado Hills Arts Association, explored unique and original artwork from 20 different art studios in the area. The near 200 guests, many of whom were aspiring artists looking to further their artistic pursuits, perused a multitude of mediums including sculpture, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood turning and 2D art.
1. Dona Love 2. Lisa Bone 3. Jeanine Robb and Linda Vargas 4. Jerry Fanno, Suzanne Haydu, Mary Mendlein and Anton Nemeth 5. Elaine Wallin, Bonnie Williams and Linda Heath Clark
Photos courtesy of the El Dorado Hills Arts Association
Gardens of the Hills Tour
May 14-15 / El Dorado Hills and Placerville
The Assistance League of Sierra Foothills’ seventh annual Gardens of the Hills Tour unlocked the gates to five unique hillside sanctuaries and granted the 1,000-plus attendees’ access to the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, featuring 16 gardens. While touring the marvelous gardens, guests also browsed through pieces by local artists and entered the Assistance League’s signature raffle. All proceeds from the event will provide new school clothes to homeless and underprivileged children.
1. Patricia Wendt 2. Nancy Brennand 3. Kathryn Song and Gerard Breznau 4. Juna Carle and Candie Whooley in the Lange Garden 5. Regional author Cindy Sample in the Overstreet Garden 6. Barbara Okada, Dossandra Lazar and Maryanne Aprill in the Weiner Garden
Photos by Kenneth E. Mahar
Shakespeare Club Rummage Sale
May 6-7 / Shakespeare Club, Placerville
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s biggest fund-raising event of the year greeted excited shoppers that were ready to uncover hidden treasures—all donated by members of the club—including framed art, furniture, kitchenware, vinyl records, stuffed animals, electrical appliances, clothing, jewelry and more. Proceeds from the event will support the maintenance of the 86-year-old historic clubhouse.
1. Linda Lockwood 2. Event Chairman Teddy Wolterbeek 3. Irma Delaney 4. Club President Merrilee Heffernan 5. Loretta Pfaff
Photos by Joan Geel
Boots and Bling
May 14 / El Dorado Hills Community Services District Gym
At this third annual event, over 300 attendees celebrated seven years of All About Equine’s efforts in horse rescue and other equine-related programs with a barbecue. Spirits were high and the mood festive as guests enjoyed delicious food and competitive bidding—all while supporting animals in need. This year’s fund-raiser was the nonprofit’s biggest and most successful yet.
1. Bob Haltom and Joanne Blossom 2. Jo and Mike Biggs 3. Kristi Sandberg and Elisa Robles 4. Paula and Joe Nicholas 5. Susan Wirgler
