Art on the Divide Gallery guest artist for November is Eva Szorc.  Eva paints beautiful and realistic paintings, described as uplifting and romantic.   A reception will be held for Eva on Sunday, November 16 (see date below).  There is also a display of Golden Sierra High School students work reflecting on the King Fire.  This work will be on display through December.  Recent work has been done on the AODG rose garden and it is a great enhancement to the Gallery.  The Gallery is a charming addition to Georgetown and definitely one of the destination points for Georgetown.  Art on the Divide Gallery is located at 6295 Main St., Georgetown.  For more info go to www.artonthedivide.com or call 530/333-2787.  Gallery hours 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday.  

Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery is celebrating the holidays with community-inspired and created ornaments. Create your ornament and bring to the AODC gallery to be placed on the "Giving Tree". The sales for these ornaments begins Sunday, November 16th. All sales proceeds from these ornaments will be donated to Birthday Buddies. Birthday Buddies is a free program on the Georgetown Divide that distributes "A Birthday in a Bag" to children between ages 1 and 9 of low income families. You can also donate by purchasing one of these special ornaments during the holiday season. Deliver your ornament Nov. 15-Dec. 13, during regular gallery hours, Friday thru Sunday 10 am-5 pm. AODC gallery is located at 6295 Main Street, Georgetown. For more information on AODC and Birthday Buddies, go to www.artonthedivide.com and 

Bottle Your Own red blend at Fenton Herriott.  12:00-4:00pm For more info go to www.fentonherriott.com/events.htm

Veterans Day Celebration at Jodar Vineyards.  All Veterans will be Wine club members for the day and receive 20% off everything in the store. Food pairings with wine specials.  For more info go to http://www.jodarwinery.com/index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=5309919c-eb92-1408-1299-7316d3b724b5

Bottle-Your-Own Wine Weekend at Charles B. Mitchell.  Bottling 2013 Delfino Malbec, 2011 Fair Play Merlot, and 2013 El Dorado Primitivo.  Buy any case of wine during Bottle Your Own on Saturday or Sunday and receive endless wood-fired pizza for free!
 For more info go to www.charlesbmitchell.com events.  

After Harvest Celebration at Madrona.  11-3pm.  Luncheon. Enjoy the annual end of harvest celebration.  Taste great wines and a delicious fettuccine lunch. Paul will give a harvest recap and encourage sampling of some of the 2014 vintage out of the barrel.  Tickets are $15.00 per person. Purchase tickets at MadronaVineyards.com or by calling the winery at 530/644-5948. Reservations encouraged. For more info go to www.madronavineyards.com/news-and-events/events/

Honey Class with Orietta Gianjorio at Miraflores Winery.  1pm.  For more info or reservations go to www.mirafloreswinery.com

Georgetown Divide Rotary Club Annual dinner and auction. Cocktails 5:00pm; dinner 6:00pm.  $22/person.   IOOF Hall corner of Hwy 193 and Main Street.  For tickets or to donate an auction item go to Terry's Pizza, Divide Supply, Patti Smith Realty, Buckeye Restaurant, Frog Pond Antiques (or any Rotarian).  For pickup of donated items contact Mike Sallac 530/919-3850 or Jerry Hoyt 530/885-7421

Chicken pot pie lunch and raffle.  11am-1pm $5 per lunch; $3 for slice of homemade pie.  Georgetown Community Methodist Church, located at the end of Church Street, Georgetown.  

16th Annual Craft Faire.  9:00am-4:00pm
unique items and gifts such as apparel, quilted items, jewelry, home and holiday decor and much more. All items are hand crafted by 30 quality crafters.  Location Cold Springs Church, 2600 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville

Christmas Faire at Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.  10am-5pm Music By: Lumadae; corn on the cob, baked potato bar, sausages; gourmet soups, breads, and baked desserts; Vintage Repurposed Items; homemade vanilla, chocolate sauce, candles; and so much more.  Offering wine promotions, in holiday packaging, in addition to building wine gift baskets complimentary with purchase of wine.  
If you are a vendor and are interested in exhibiting please call 530/885-9463 or hart2hartvines@att.net.  5821 California Hwy 49, Pilot Hill.  
For more info go to www.hart2hartvineyards.com

13th Annual Empty Bowls Project at St. Patrick's Church in Placerville.  4:30-8:00pm Artists create bowls and donors pay for a bowl, select the bowl and eat soup in those bowls for the evening.  This is a project to benefit food charities.  The suggested donation is $15-$50.  Potters create the bowls for the supper, bread is baked and soup is served.  The guests will keep their hand crafted bowl.  To volunteer or make soup call Carla 530/622-9549 or Maureen 530/647-9546.   www.edpjc.org  

Annual Crab and Chowder Gala all the Dungeness crab you can eat.  Doors open 6pm with no-host bar; dinner at 7pm.  Live music and dancing.  Mark D. Forni Building, El Dorado Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville  For more info call 530/621-5860 or go to www.eldoradocountyfair.org

Dinty Day at Crystal Basin Cellars.  3550 Carson Rd., Camino.  11am-5pm  530/647-1767  www.crystalbasin.com

Holiday Cookery Part III with Chef Damon at Miraflores Winery.  1pm.  For more info or reservations go to www.mirafloreswinery.com or call 530/647-8505

Wild and Scenic Film Festival a benefit for the American River Conservancy. Showings at 11am, 1pm or 3pm at the Gold Trail Grange #452, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 319 State Highway 49, Coloma for more info email jennifer@arconservancy.org or call 530/295-2190 for tickets go to www.arconservancy.org. $10 per showing or $25 for all three showings.
Gourmet Concession Stand - Organic Vegetarian Taco Plates $5 - Sierra Nevada Beer and Wines from Hart2Hart Vineyards Drink Tickets $5 - Bring your ARC Klean Kanteen Cup from Trailfest and receive one free drink ticket - Grange Parking Lot first come first serve

Music on the Divide presents Lacy J. Dalton.  For more info go to www.musiconthedivide.org or www.lacyjdalton.com

Art on the Divide Gallery reception for November guest artist Eva Szorc.   Eva paints beautiful and realistic paintings, described as uplifting and romantic.   A reception will be held for Eva from 2-4:00pm.  Mary Beth Dowd, local pianist, will provide entertainment during the reception.    Art on the Divide Gallery is located at 6295 Main St., Georgetown.  For more info go to www.artonthedivide.com or call 530/333-2787.  Gallery hours 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday.  

A Cool Crafters Faire 10am-2pm at Cool Feed and Ranch Supply.  Where: State Hwy 49 meets Hwy 193 downtown Cool.    Benefit for HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary.   To rent space please call Loralee at 530/887-1030 or Cool Feed 530/887-0200.  Indoor and outdoor spaces available all $35.   (rain date November 23rd)

"The True Meaning of Christmas" or "Presents and Promotions" Olde Coloma Theatre opens November 21st closes December 21st www.oldecolomatheatre.org/productions.html

Annual Chili and Chocolate Holiday Celebration at Sierra Vista Vineyards.  11am-4pm  To make your reservation or for more info go to www.sierravistawinery.com

Bottle your own Bottle at Cielo Estate.  11am-5pm  $8.00 per bottle (empty bottles available for purchase or bring your own)    For more details contact at 530-672-8575 or go to http://cieloestate.com/tasting-room-events/

Bring Out the Barrel 10 wineries along Carson Road from Fenton Herriott near Placerville to Crystal Basin Cellars and Bistro in Camino 11am-5pm  $15/person.  Food sampling and wines.  For more info and to purchase tickets go to www.carsonroadwineries.com/events.php

Holiday Sampler at Boeger Winery.  11am-4pm.  Food, seasonal wines, specials and live music.  Reservations requested.  Call 800/655-2634 x12 or for more info go to www.boegerwinery.com

Imagination Theater Gala Opening featuring the musical Oliver!  5:30pm  On arrival, you will receive a red carpet welcome and be treated to a commemorative photograph of the event.  Begin the evening mingling with other theater lovers over a gourmet appetizer-style dinner and hosted wine bar open from 5:30 p.m. in the spacious Organ Room adjacent to the theater.   At 7:00 pm, join the first audience to experience the preview performance of IT!'s presentation of the classic musical Oliver!  Relax and visit as you are served special desserts and coffee during intermission.  Following the performance, the cast will be available for a uniquely formatted question and answer session.  Space is limited.  Formal attire is suggested.  Tickets are $75. Changes, adjustments, or questions about an online order can be made by calling BPT 1/800-838-3006.    Imagination Theater, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville

Old Fashion Christmas Craft Fair.  10am-4pm.  food and beverages will be available for purchase. Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park. Indoor craft faire features hundreds of hand-made crafts specific for the  holiday  season.  For questions or vendor information call (530) 677-2231 or go to www.cameronpark.org

 2nd annual Steampunk Masquerade Ball at Cool Beerwerks 7pm  Benefit for Juvenile Diabetes.  Live entertainment, dancing, costume contest, silent auction and more.  Music with the Double Shots.  $10 advance purchase; $15 at the door.  Call for tickets 530/885-5866; 5020 Ellinghouse Dr., Cool.  

Food and Wine Pairing for the Holidays 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Cielo Estate.  Music by Bill & Wayne's Excellent Adventure Special Wine Discounts For more info go to http://cieloestate.com/tasting-room-events/

Merchants Open House Extended Hours. Historic Main Street merchants welcome visitors with coffee, cider and seasonal goodies. Enjoy hometown holiday shopping and hospitality in one convenient setting. Free parking, entertainment, stagecoach rides and more. For more information call (530) 672-3436.

Festival of Lights 5:30PM - 8PM on Historic Main Street in Placerville. The old-fashioned festivities will close Historic Main Street and begin around 5:30PM at various locations up and down Main Street with music, entertainment, visits with Santa, stagecoach rides (4-6pm) and the tree-lighting at 6PM at the Courthouse. Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association. For info call (530) 672-3436

Historic Holiday Houses (this event replaces Christmas in Coloma).   10-4pm Thirteen of the parks buildings that are normally closed will be open and decorated for the holidays. Docents will be at each house to tell the history of the building and there will be refreshments served at certain houses.  Also wreath making, cookie decorating, wagon rides, music, and of course Santa. Wristbands necessary to visit the houses will be sold for $7.00 per person (5 and under is free). Parking is $8.00 per car. For more information please call (530) 622-3470 or go to http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=484

Holiday Market at the Gold Trail Grange #452 to compliment the Historic Holiday Houses event in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on Nov. 29-30. Info and details here
https://sites.google.com/site/goldtrailgrange/home

14th Avoid the Malls Event with Island of Black and White at Crystal Basin Cellars, 3550 Carson Rd., Camino.  530/647-1767 www.crystalbasin.com

'Twas The Nights Before Christmas event at Rome Valley Vineyards.  4:00pm Traditional holiday buffet dinner $65/person or Fairy Princess Sugary De-Lites $25/person.  Entertainment included in both packages.  Tree lighting ceremony, Victorian carolers, the story of the Babe in the Manger; wine and gift baskets available for purchase; holiday music.  5869 Traverse Creek Rd., Garden Valley Call for reservations and details 530/295-9260.  

The 12 Days of Christmas   Shoppers will have a chance to enter a drawing for a chance to win $300 worth of Main Street gift certificates. Get your shopping done early and win $300 to spend at Historic Main Street businesses. 

DECEMBER Saturdays, 2014: Visits with Santa
Santa will be arriving in Historic Downtown Placerville to listen to those special wishes on December 13th at CandyStrike Emporium (398 Main) from 1-4PM. Photos will be available for purchase, but are not required to visit with Santa. For more info call (530) 672-3436.

DECEMBER, WEEKENDS 2014: Stagecoach Rides
on Historic Main Street, Placerville. Davey "Doc" Wiser and his crew will be providing FREE rides (in good weather) at the Bell Tower on these dates: November 28th (4-6PM), November 29th (12-3PM), December 6th (12-3PM),December 13th & 14th (12-3PM), and December 20th & 21sd (12PM-3PM). For more info call (530) 672-3436.

Repeal of Prohibition Celebration at Boeger.  4pm-8pm.  at 1872 Historic wine cellar at Boeger Winery.  Party in period style. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Mother Lode Rehabilitation Center of Placerville. Vintage cars and costumes encouraged.   Tickets are available to purchase at any of the participating wineries or at M.O.R.E. $20 per person; $10 designated driver.  Participating wineries: Boeger Winery, David Girard Vineyards, Gold Hill Vineyard and Wofford Acres Vineyards.  For event information - contact 530/622-8094 or Tara by email tara@boegerwinery.com or 800/655-2634 x12.  

Holiday Craft Fair El Dorado Hills December 5 and December 6.  December 5 12-7pm; December 6 10am-4pm.  Vendors will have handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, beautiful artwork, holiday decorations and food. Still accepting application to be a vendor.  CSD Pavilion El Dorado Hills. Contact Judy at jklein@edhcsd.org or go to http://www.eldoradohillscsd.org/
 

Georgetown Divide Healthcare Auxiliary Annual Christmas Bazaar 9am-4pm.  IOOF Hall corner of Main St. and Hwy 193 in Georgetown.  An array of wonderful craft items; affordable and delicious bake sale items; raffle prizes: 9 gift baskets, gift certificates from local businesses; $5 lunch available; local crafters interested in a booth contact Carmen Krizl at 333-0832 (must have BOE resale license).  

Christmas tree raising and parade of lights on Main Street, Georgetown at dusk.  

Wine Education Class With Rick Kushman.  12:00-2pm.  Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville  For more info go to http://blog.lavacap.com/events/

Painting & Wine Tasting Class at Cielo Estate.  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; No experience necessary.  Cost $40 per person ($35 for wine club members); price includes:  all supplies and wine tasting.  Local artist Vicki Hough is the teacher.  For more info go to http://cieloestate.com/tasting-room-events/

Christmas in the Cellar in the Madrona Vineyards Cellar.  12-4pm  Unique gifts from local artists and food vendors. Sample wine with each food vendor, taste Allez's wild mushroom soup and wine specials. This event is free;  families are welcome; and there will be a big silvertip Christmas tree in the Cellar.  For more info go to http://madronavineyards.com/news-and-events/events/

Winter Winemaker Dinner at Toogood Estate. 5:30-8pm 5 course elegant dinner - men in sports coats, ladies in dresses. Call (530) 620-1910 for reservations; or for more info and menu go to http://fairplaywine.com/event/toogood-estate-winter-wine-maker-dinner/

36th Annual Christmas Parade.  This big Holiday Parade takes place rain or shine and starts at the Broadway Plaza parking lot on upper Broadway in Placerville at 1pm and continues down Main Street. This year's theme is "Rockin' Christmas." Sponsored by The Mountain Democrat and benefitting Toys 4 Tots in our community (bring a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl). For info call (530) 344-5088 or pick up an application at The Mountain Democrat or El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce offices.

Tea in Toyland has been presented by the Friends of Old Hangtown since 1999. It is a holiday presentation for children and their special folks.Tickets are $5.00 per child and $8.00 per adult. Tickets will be available from November 10th at the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, 542 Main Street and at the Bookery, 312 Main Street in Placerville.The tea will be held at Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville. Doors open at 12:30pm. Tea and refreshments served at 1:00 pm with entertainment following.

A Winter Peddler's Faire 10am-4pm The Olde Coloma Theatre featuring local artists and crafters; victorian ornament making; "Olde Tyme Photos"; treats; hot cocoa and cider.  380 Monument Rd., Coloma.  For more info call 530/626-5282

Port, Cheese, Chocolate and Tree Trimming at Crystal Basin Cellar.  For more info go to http://www.crystalbasin.com/pages/cbc_events/events_calendar.html

Music on the Divide Weimar Academy Choir.  For more info go to www.musiconthedivide.org

Get Off the Couch & Out of the House Tasting at Crystal Basin Cellars.  For more info go to