Senior farmers market check booklets available

The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of Senior Farmers Market check booklets for El Dorado County older adults who meet age and income guidelines. Each eligible senior may receive one booklet. Each booklet has five checks redeemable for $10 each to be used at Certified Farmers Markets to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs and raw unprocessed honey. Checks are good at Certified Farmers Markets in California.

To be eligible, older adults must be residents of El Dorado County, at least 60 years of age and meet the following income guidelines: one-person household with annual income less than $26,976 or $2,248 monthly; or two-person household with no more than $36,482 or $3,041 per month.

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B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Insertion” through Aug. 13.

For tickets and more details call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

July 27

The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts the All Inclusive Lake Pop Up featuring crafts at a scavenger hunt, at 10 a.m. to noon at Cameron Park Lake. The event is free. Registration is recommended but not required. Visit cameronpark. org/all-inclusive-lake-pop-up.

If you’ve ever been curious to network with others focused on improving your confidence through public speaking and communication, join Statement Makers – El Dorado Hills/Cameron Park for an open house and officers induction ceremony at Los Pinos in Cameron Park at 6:30 p.m. It’s a group of folks who bring positive and encouraging vibes to feeding personal and professional growth potential.

El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Live on the Boulevard free concerts every Thursday with Maroon Vibes performing this week. Set up begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

Chicken Fried Cats Life will perform at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville, 6-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

July 28

Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open again every Friday and Saturday for open garden days, 9 a.m. to noon. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on site to assist with any gardening questions. Check the website before visiting at ucanr.edu/ sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Musician Ed Wilson will perform 6-8 p.m. at Jack Russell Farm and Brewery in Camino.

Smith Flat House in Placerville hosts a Bumgarner Winemaker’s Dinner with four courses at 6:30 p.m. For reservations (required) and more information call (530) 621-1003.

Achilles Wheel will perform at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville, 8-11 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Modern Relics will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage

The limited supply of check booklets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the dates and at the locations as follows:

• Wednesday, Aug. 2,8 a.m. to noon in the Burke Junction parking area, located at Coach Lane and Strolling Hills Road in Cameron Park.

• Saturday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Garden Valley Park, located at Garden Valley Road and Marshall Road in Garden Valley.

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the American Legion Hall parking area, located at 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (Highway 50) in South Lake Tahoe.

• Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. to noon in the Regal Cinema parking area at 337 Placerville Drive in Placerville.

Seniors may designate an individual (proxy) to receive their check booklet and make purchases at the Farmers Market on their behalf. A proxy form must be completed by the eligible senior in

Bar in Placerville, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Jessica Malone will perform at 7 p.m. at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

July 29

Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees and more. In this informative class for beginners as well as intermediate learners, 9 a.m. to noon. Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will demonstrate different pruning techniques and share general fruit tree care of pome, stone, persimmon and citrus trees.

Holly’s Hill Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area hosts live music with Jordan Wells at 1 p.m. For more information visit hollyshill.com/events.

Dr. Paul Sunseri, clinical psychologist, hosts a free mental health workshop for parents, at the El Dorado Hills Library, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Parents only, please. To register visit parentworkshop.eventbrite. com.

Poor Red’s BBQ in El Dorado presents Back to the ’80s at 5 p.m. featuring music by DJ Brandon Domingues, trivia with Lacey, a costume contest and drink specials.

Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area presents The Fabulous Liars, 5-8 p.m. For tickets and more details call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com. wanna advance so that the designated proxy can pick up the booklet during the distribution event on behalf of the qualified senior. Proxy forms can be picked up at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details call El Dorado County Senior Information & Assistance at (530) 621-6369.

For a list of certified farmers markets in El Dorado County visit eldoradofarmersmarket.com/ markets. For more information about older adult services in El Dorado County visit edcgov.us/ SeniorService.aspx.

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