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SUMMER 2022
RECURRING EVENTS
Sundays through Oct. 30 EL DORADO HILLS CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
The region’s most popular farmers market returns with fresh fruits and vegetables from local area farms, as well as homemade honeys, jams, cheeses, and other household favorites. Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit edhtowncenter.com
June 16–Sept. 8
LIVE ON THE BOULEVARD— EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER AMPHITHEATER CONCERT SERIES The popular Thursday night concert series is back with an amazing lineup that promises a “get-out-of-your-seat-and-dance” vibe and entertainment for the entire family. Concerts are festival-style seating, so bring your lowback chairs. For more information, visit edh towncenter. com (There will be no concert on June 30.)
June–August
NINTH ANNUAL HANDS4HOPE— YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Hands4Hope—Youth Making A Difference is holding its school supply drive to collect donations for local students in need. Please visit hands4hopeyouth.org for more information and to learn about the ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.
July 2
FIREWORKS AND FREEDOM CONCERT, EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER The award-winning Fireworks and Freedom Concert returns this year! Plan on celebrating Independence Day with exciting entertainment for all
ages. Enjoy live music, food trucks and special vendors. Entertain the kids in the Hands4Hope— Youth Making a Difference Kids Zone, complete with bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, and a DJ playing games and giving away prizes benefitting Hands4Hope—Youth Making a Difference. The concert starts at 8 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater and will conclude with a spectacular new fireworks display. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit edhtowncenter.com.
July 2
STEVENS PEAK HIKE—AMERICAN RIVER CONSERVANCY American River Conservancy (ARC) board member Scott Vail will lead this 10-plus-mile hike to Stevens Peak, located southeast of Luther Pass. The hike begins at 8,000 feet off Highway 89 and climbs more than five miles to 10,000 feet at the hike turnaround at Stevens Peak. Wildflowers should be abundant, and the views are excellent. This is a difficult hike due to the altitude. Participants should be in good hiking shape. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages 14+ and well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. Free. For more information, visit app.donorview.com/jnKmg
July 9
FORNI MEADOWS HIKE—AMERICAN RIVER CONSERVANCY The free hike is approximately 10 miles round trip, climbing from 6,700 to 7,600 feet. The trail is an old road and suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail ascends to Forni Meadow and passes through old growth red fir and associated vegetation, with views of the Crystal Range and the mountains south of Highway 50. The area was in the Caldor Fire, so hikers will see the fire effects on the ecosystem. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Fit 12-year-olds+ are also welcome. 9 a.m. Visit app. donorview.com/jnKmg for more information. SUMMER 2022 SERRANO
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