Herself a rose for all seasons, Anne Gladwill, 82, of Garden Valley was selected as Golden Rose 2011. A noted artist, longtime rancher and community leader, Gladwill is beloved in the community and famous for her paintings. Her series, “The Four Seasons” is well-known among collectors around the world. It captures the glories of El [...]
Come get in the spirit of Christmas. Episcopal Church of Our Saviour will be having a Holly Faire on Saturday, Dec. 3, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be a variety of unique hand-made gift selections and Christmas treats created by church members; works by local artist Anne Gladwill, who will be present [...]
HORSE LOVERS T-SHIRT: John “Appleseed” Chapman provided the following T-shirt statement: “The hardest thing about riding is the ground.” • • • HOLIDAY FUN IN EL DORADO: On Saturday, Dec. 3, in the town of El Dorado, there will be train and stagecoach rides from noon to 4 p.m. Also, you can enjoy tasty soup and bread, [...]
The cornerstone of the Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Church at 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville was laid in June 1865, but the cornerstone of the parish itself started on July 20, 1861. When the 35-year-old Rev. C.C. Peirce arrived in Placerville from San Francisco with his green carpet bag, ready to conduct his first [...]
Specials PLACERVILLE The Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory, Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, 6699 Campus Drive, has trained observatory docents to show the many celestial wonders of the universe as seen through two 14-inch telescopes. To view the sky continue to the back parking lot to the left of observatory gate. Admission is [...]
Art PLACERVILLE Put suzanna 1203 here Susana Banana’s Garden, 430 Main St., is featuring wildlife and garden art by award winning local artist Suzy Hayes. There are cards, framed prints and unique stone art for home or garden. Lisa Butler has wool handbags and hats, silver jewelry, honey, oils, spices, herbs, teas and other gifts. [...]
