Things to do: March 1, 2013

ONGOING

Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, March 4 through 31, is featuring photographer, Kelly Morris. The gallery is also featuring the abstract paintings of Randy Honerlah. Both artists are new in the gallery. For more information call 530-642-2944.

Pop Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 254 Main St. in Placerville, is celebrating the birthday of Roger Daltrey  He was born March 1,1944 outside London, England and is best known as a founding member and lead singer of the legendary rock band “The Who.” For more information call 530-622-1235.

FRIDAY
Togs for Dogs and Cats Too!, 330 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, is having a bunco night to benefit Animal Outreach Pet Rescue on Friday, March 1. The food, fun, music and prizes start at 6:30 p.m. To play call 916-939-3884.

Findleton Estate Winery, 3500 Carson Road, is having Too Tall Lulu from Alaska performing on Friday, March 1 at 6;30 p.m. in the tasting room. She spins some funny tales and stories of adventures in Alaska and will have everyone laughing. The Stumble Inn Pub is open serving barbecue and food specials. For more information call 530-644-4018 or 530-644-0714.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St. in Placerville, is having music by Random Strangers on Saturday, March 2 at 9 p.m.; Frankie Soul and No Control on Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m.; and Doug Not Josh on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. To get a full schedule of musical entertainment call 530-626-1091.

Synapse Wines, 304 Main St. in Placerville, presents music by bluegrass musician Ed Tharp and Friends on March 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Bohemian jazz duo Jugamos on Saturday, March 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. For more information call 530-626-9463.

PJ’s Roadhouse, 5641 Mother Lode Drive in Placerville, is having music by Mark Sexton Band on Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. On Saturday, March 2 Dog Park Justice is playing at 9 p.m. For more information call 530-626-0336.

SATURDAY
Mellowood Vineyard, 2979 Mellowood Drive in Fair Play, is having its annual pruning clinics on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. There is no charge to participate but advance registration is required. To prune contact linda@mellowoodvineyard.com or call 530-306-9454.

The Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs, is having a Caribbean Casino Night on Saturday, March 2. There will be hearty hors d’eouvres, craps, roulette, cards, the Wheel of Fortune, music, gaming for prizes, great drink specials and fun. Doors open at 4 p.m. and gaming begins at 5 p.m. Buy in is $20 and includes playing chips, a door prize ticket and a drink ticket. Reservations not required but suggested. Call 530-672-9120 to reserve a spot.

SUNDAY
Ann Wofford is celebrating her 50th birthday on Sunday, March 3 with a party for Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises. Rather than gifts she is asking for donations between 50 cents to $50 for MORE. The party is at the MORE facility, 399 Placerville Drive in Placerville and is from 2 to 6 p.m. Stop by for soup, bread, birthday cake, Wofford Acres Vineyard wines and entertainment by Liam Irish. To contribute to the birthday cause call MORE at 530-622-4848.