An Evening to Remember
August 5 / El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville 

It was “an evening to remember” at Imagination Theater’s ninth annual fund-raiser, whose proceeds will support the theater’s goal to provide live, quality entertainment to the foothills community. Fantastic food by Diane Wilkinson Catering and Capital Sierra Catering, wines courtesy of Holly’s Hill Vineyards and Sierra Vista Winery, plus a special preview from the upcoming performance of A Christmas Story: The Musical made for an amusing night.

1. Barbara Cameron and Rita Timewell  2. El Dorado County Supervisor Nancy Christensen, Emcee Brian Veerkamp and Annabelle Toothaker   3. Jody Klemens and Kathleen Mini  4. Jody Klemens and Rick Gaylord 5. Leslie Bush

Photos by Lanny Langston

Taste of Apple Hill: Dessert Smorgy
August 28 / Larsen Park, Camino

After a 50-year dry period, many Apple Hill growers, including High Hill Ranch and Apple Blossom Barn, banded together to reinvent their old smorgy into an elegant affair by showcasing their most appetizing bake shop desserts, wines, hard ciders and local produce. 

1. Bob and Desiree Thomas  2. Tyler Anderson, Madison Berkenpas, Kelli Johnstone, Jeramy Plant and Erica Mercadl  3. Laura and Allman with Susan and Gary Reynolds  4. Renee Davis and Danny Klinger  5. The Novac and Elliott families

Photos by Jane Harris

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Mixer
July 28 / Flowers on Main, Placerville 

Main Street’s favorite floral boutique, Flowers on Main, opened its doors to host the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce’s Mixer where guests networked and mingled with some of the area’s most prominent business owners and organization leaders. The gathering included delicious food, a no-host bar and exciting raffle prizes.

1. Scott Manor, Deanna Hawkins, Doug Hawkins, Carole Mann, Jennifer Eells and Courtney Jackson  2. Melissa and Diane Wilkinson  3. Century 21 realtors Debra and Russ Brett  4. Mountain Democrat publisher Richard Esposito

Photos by Lisa Warner

Before I Die Wall
August 20 / Robinson’s Pharmacy, Placerville

With chalk in hand, many came out for the unveiling of Placerville’s “Before I Die Wall”—an international project that creates a space for people to come together, share their dreams, and be a part of a global art movement—where passersby can scribble one of their bucket-list items. The wall was a community-driven effort with support from Marshall Hospital Advanced Illness Management Program, Magnus Construction, Robinson’s Pharmacy, and Snowline Hospice.

1. Drew Wolter  2. Debbie Cheevers  3. Harpal Aulakh  4. Jacqueline Tillisch and son Henry Tillisch  5. Kiran Aulakh

Photos by Harpal Aulakh and Jay Henderson