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Top activities in the region Placerville area through Jan. 21. Cultivating Compassion is the message for this year’s locally sponsored tour. Along with dharma talks, blessings and empowerments, the monks will create two mandalas this year. For more information and the full schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org. Sending It: Climbing El Dorado at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville, on display through Jan. 28, examines the unique and world-renowned climbing features perched along Highway 50. For more information about the exhibit visit artsandcultureeldorado.org/gallery.
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The Placerville Elks Lodge hosts a day of Bingo, 1-4 p.m. For more information email Barbara Dockter at secretary1712@gmail.com.
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Art & Wine with Something MORE takes place 6-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit morerehab.org.
See Masters of Illusion at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
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The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts a Bunko Dinner fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and friendly Bunko competition. Purchase tickets online at shinglespringscommunitycenter.org. The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents HomeGrown Comedy featuring Anthony K and Alvin Duke at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.
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