PLACER COUNTY

Every Saturday at 10am:
For the Docent-led Walking Tour of Old Town Auburn, meet at 10am each Saturday - rain or shine, at the Courthouse Museum, 101 Maple Street (in the Courthouse at Lincoln Way & Maple St).  The tour takes approximately one hour, depending on the interests of the participants.  Organized group tours are available upon request.  For more information, contact the Museums Division of Placer County at (530) 889-6500 or visit their website for more information.

Through Feb 04, 2012:
"Rumors" by Neil Simon
Jan 20, 2012 to Feb 04, 2012
State Theater
985 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
530-852-2708

Jan 20, 21, 27, 28 & Feb 3, 4 at 7:30pm Jan 22, 28 29 & Feb 4 at 2pm Tickets: General $20, Matinee/Senior/Child $18, $25 at the door. Includes dessert & beverage. Jan 20 is a benefit for the Auburn Community Cancer Endowment Fund (co-produced with APPAC). See website for benefit ticket price. Four affluent couples go to an anniversary party and find the hostess is missing and the host, the deputy mayor of New York City, has shot himself through the earlobe. Hilarious high jinks follow as the couples desperately try to keep the truth from the police and the media. Contains adult situations and language.

through Feb 11, 2012
Alexander Who's Not, Not, Not ... Going to Move!
Saturdays, 2pm
Roseville Theatre Arts Academy
241 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
916.772.2777
The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy Presents
Alexander has just received some really bad news from his parents. His dad has taken a job in a city far away, which means he is going to have to move away from all his friends and the things he loves. Alexander already knows that he’ll hate it, so he decides that he just won’t move!  First he tries to live with three different neighbors; then he tries to build a tent so he can live by himself.  Then he decides he’ll hide…but his mom and dad and even his nasty older brothers find some special ways to make it easier for Alexander to leave.  Ultimately, Alexander understands that home is “where your family is, where you’re with the people who love you best of all.”

February 3, 2012
The Role of Media in the Environment - First Friday Lecture
Feb 03, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Utility Exploration Center
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, California 95747
530 878-6053

Utility Exploration Center Feb. 3, Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm Join Canadian film producer, director and Earth advocate Andrew Nisker for a look at how film, television and even a floppy-eared beagle named Snoopy can change our view of the environment. Nisker travels the world speaking to families, corporations and students about how to flourish without harming the environment and the health of communities. Takes place rain or shine! Placer Nature Center Members, Students & Roseville residents (with ID) $9/person, General Admission $12. Season Pass and bulk ticket discounts available! See website for more details: http://www.placernaturecenter.org/lectures/. For inquiries: Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747 (530) 878-6053 events@placernaturecenter.org Learn more at http://www.placernaturecenter.org/lectures/firstfriday2011-2012/media-environment-andrew-niskar.html.

February 3, 2012
Who has the best Super Bowl Party Dip?
IT'S THE DIP WAR!

Friday, Feb. 3rd
6:30 pm at Casque
3273 Swetzer Road Loomis Ca 95650
916-660-9671
No Cover Fee
Make your Reservation on-line

It's time for the "1st Annual Dip War" at Casque Wines. We have 4 participation levels. Sign up at the winery or online to let us know your level of participation when you sign up.

1. Competitor: Be a Player (bring the recipe and enough dip for 10 along with whatever you use to dip into your masterpiece - cracker, crostini, chip, chicken wing, etc.)

2. Referee: Judge the Winner (limited to the first 5 registering as a referee)

3. Side Bench: Bring a dip for the fun of it (this is a great time to test a new recipe before the big day without joining the competition)

4. Fan: Just show up and enjoy the dips

Prizes will be awarded to the Winners & we'll post the winning recipes on the website so that you have them at your finger tips for Super Bowl Sunday.

RSVP that you will be joining us and indicate if yo
u are a competitor, referee, side bench, or fan. You're also welcome to just show up at the door.

There is no fee to join the fun. The wine bar will work as normal to buy glasses of wine, wine flights, or a bottle of wine.

Casque Wines has a newly opened winery in Loomis, just 5 minutes off of I-80 in an urban environment. They feature a tasting room during the day and wine bar at night on the patio.

Let the Wars Begin!

February 3, 2012
Utility Exploration Center
Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm

Join Canadian film producer, director and Earth advocate Andrew Nisker for a look at how film, television and even a floppy-eared beagle named Snoopy can change our view of the environment. Nisker travels the world speaking to families, corporations and students about how to flourish without harming the environment and the health of communities. This First Friday Lecture also serves as the opening night for the temporary art exhibit "Peanuts Naturally" from the Charles M. Schulz Museum. The exhibit shows how cartoonist Schulz explored the relationships between humans and the natural world through his characters. Entrance into the exhibit is included with the Friday Lecture Ticket.

Takes place rain or shine!

Placer Nature Center Members, Students & Roseville residents (with ID) $9/person,
General Admission $12.
Season Pass and bulk ticket discounts available! See website for more details:
http://www.placernaturecenter.org/lectures/

For inquiries:
Utility Exploration Center
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(530) 878-6053
events@placernaturecenter.org
Learn more at http://www.placernaturecenter.org/lectures/firstfriday2011-2012/media-environment-andrew-niskar.html

Feb 4, 2012
Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary Tour - Adventures in Nature!
Feb 04, 2012
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Traylor Ranch
5050 English Colony Road
Penryn, CA 95663
5308786053

Traylor Ranch 5050 English Colony Road Penryn, CA 95663 Feb. 4, Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm Take a guided tour and explore Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary and Nature Reserve - a County park. Traylor Ranch is a 90-acre passive park with many trails and family picnic areas. Guided guests will learn the history of the park, investigate the Antelope Creek as it twines through the property, sweep for insects in the grasslands, and discover Maidu grinding rocks. We will meet at Traylor Ranch - 5050 English Colony Road, Penryn CA 95663, corner of Humphrey & English Colony Rd in Penryn. Look for parking lot located off of English Colony Road. Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch (be prepared to pack out your trash!) Free to Placer Nature Center members, General Admission is $3/person. For inquiries, contact: Placer Nature Center (530) 878-6053 events@placernaturecenter.org Learn more at http://www.placernaturecenter.org/calendar/index.html#feb.

Feb 4, 2012
Renegade a Tribute to Styx and the Great Rock Classics
Feb 04, 2012 to Feb 05, 2012
9:30pm - 1:30am
Thunder Valley Casino
1200 Athens Avenue
Lincoln, CA 95648
916.408.7777

Renegade, 2011 Sammie Award nominee and one of the best tribute/cover bands on the west coast, will perform the hits of Styx plus covers from great bands like Kansas, Doobie Brothers, REO Speedwagon, Edgar Winter and much more.

Feb 4, 2012
Astronomy & Stargazing Class

Feb 04, 2012
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Placer Nature Center
3700 Christian Valley Road
Auburn, CA 95602
530-878-6053 ext. 609

Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Special focus on Jupiter, Venus, Moon, stars! Pre-registration is requested. More information and registration at http://www.placernaturecenter.org/stars/ Canceled if you cannot see the stars. Free to Placer Nature Center members, General Admission is $7/person.

Feb 4, 2012
Acoustical Music at Casque Wines in Loomis – Tara Tinsley
Feb 04, 2012
5:00pm-8:00pm
Casque Wines
3273 Swetzer Road
Loomis, Ca 95650
916-660-9671

February 4th Casque Wines brings back the great acoustical music by Tara Tinsley performing a variety of sweet original music along with some rock edge. She'll have something for everyone. Come listen to some eclectic music every Saturday from 5-8 pm. Feel free to bring your own food or appetizers for you to enjoy with your wine. STANDARD HOURS – • Wine Bar: Thurs-Sat from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm • Tasting Room: Thurs-Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Picnic Tables available for picnic lunches or bring your own evening appetizers. LOCATION – 3273 Swetzer Road Loomis, CA 95650

Feb 4, 2012
Astronomy & Stargazing Class
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Special focus on Jupiter, Venus, Moon, stars!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
linda@placernaturecenter.org
Placer Nature Center 3700 Christian Valley Rd. Auburn, CA 95602
530-878-6053 ext. 608

Pre-registration is requested: More information and registration at
http://www.placernaturecenter.org/stars/
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to Placer Nature Center members, General Admission is $7/person.

Feb 4, 2012
Traylor Ranch Tour
5050 English Colony Road
Penryn, CA 95663

Feb. 4, Saturday
11:00am-1:00pm

Take a guided tour and explore Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary and Nature Reserve - a County park. Traylor Ranch is a 90-acre passive park with many trails and family picnic areas. Guided guests will learn the history of the park, investigate the Antelope Creek as it twines through the property, sweep for insects in the grasslands, and discover Maidu grinding rocks.

We will meet at Traylor Ranch - 5050 English Colony Road, Penryn CA 95663, corner of Humphrey & English Colony Rd in Penryn. Look for parking lot located off of English Colony Road.

Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch (be prepared to pack out your trash!)

Free to Placer Nature Center members, General Admission is $3/person.


For inquiries, contact:
Placer Nature Center
(530) 878-6053
events@placernaturecenter.org

February 7, 2012
School Program Docent Orientation & Tour
As a Docent you will learn the natural history and cultural science programs we share with school children who visit our site on field trips. Build the skills you need to teach these programs to the children yourself! Choose between self-paced or Fast-Track training. You'll become part of a wonderful community of friends who volunteer for Placer Nature Center. This is an orientation to learn more about the docent program.
http://www.placernaturecenter.org/docents/
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
linda@placernaturecenter.org
Placer Nature Center 3700 Christian Valley Rd. Auburn, CA 95602
530-878-6053 ext. 608
-Takes place rain or shine!
-Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
-Nature Shop open.

February 11, 2012
Fire Side Acoustical Music Every Saturday At Casque Wines
name: Jen Lynn
email: jen@casquewines.com
phone: 916-660-9671
date: 02/11/2012
time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
location: Casque Wines: 3273 Swetzer Road Loomis Ca 95650
fee: No Cover Charge

A Tribute to Valentine's Day
Casey Fairchild & Mike Wells
February 11th
5:00 - 8:00 pm
No cover charge

On Saturday, February 11th Casque Wines is excited to bring Casey Fairchild and Mike Wells to the Fireside Music line-up. This guitar/sax duo will romance you with sweet music on Valentine weekends. Bring your sweetheart and make it a date!

Feel free to bring your own food or appetizers for you to enjoy with your wine.

STANDARD HOURS -
Wine Bar: Thurs-Sat from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tasting Room: Thurs-Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Picnic Tables available for picnic lunches or bring your own evening appetizers.

February 11, 2012
Snowflake Art Show
Feb 11, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012
11:00am - 5:00pm
Finn Hall
4090 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
916 802-1185

Art is like the snowflake, where no piece of art is the same. Each has a uniqueness all its own. Rocklin's annual Snowflake Art Show will be held February 10-12. Those interested in entering their original art work in the Juried show need to bring their works to the Finnish Temperance Hall, 4090 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 9. Categories are: -Acrylics & Oils -Watercolors -Pastels, Color Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal -Mixed Media -Photography -Sculpture -Professional The entry fees are $10 per entry for college students and $15 per entry for adults and professionals. The juror is Susan Sarback of the School of Light & Color. Non-accepted artworks may be retrieved on Friday 3-5pm or Sunday 5-6pm. Monetary Awards & Ribbons will be awarded. View the show from 11am-5pm on Feb 11 & 12. Artist reception on Friday, Feb 10 from 7-9pm, where you can meet the award-winning artists. Entry forms may be obtained at www.rocklinfinearts.org or for further information about the event email snowflake_artshow2012@yahoo.com or call Linda at 916-802-1185.

KinderKonzert
Feb 11, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Placer High School Auditorium
123 Agard Street
Auburn, California 95603
530-823-6683

Maestro Goodwin introduces the selections and the instruments of the orchestra in a program designed to inspire children to a lasting love of classical music. Twelve-year-old Young Artist Competition winner Alexis Keller is the featured violin soloist. The program includes Strauss' 'Blue Danube Waltz' and Saint-Saens' 'Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah'.

FUNdraiser for Friends Forever, a Cat Sanctuary
Feb 11, 2012
1pm to 5pm
Downtown Auburn
Seven Restaurants
Auburn, CA 95603
530 559-6272

Event Cost: Tickets cost $30 – 50% of all ticket sales will be donated FFACS
Purchase tickets at: www.appeteasersusa.com
Event Description: Come out and show your love for the furry Valentine in your life (we don't mean your husband, but you can bring him too!)
 
AppeteasersUSA is hosting a fundraiser for Friends Forever, a cat sanctuary. This is an Auburn based, non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned cats in Placer County. They are a cage free, no-kill rescue group. All volunteer driven, they have successfully rescued more than 850 cats since 2008.
 
AppeteasersUSA will be donating 50% of each ticket sold! Proceeds raised will be used for a new shelter in Auburn.
 
So, come enjoy free appetizers and fun, discounted drinks at up to seven of Downtown Auburn's finest restaurants and bars. This is a walking tour that takes place over a four hour period. We visit each establishment for approx. 30 minutes; just enough to be “teased” by the unique flavors from each establishment.

February 11, 2012
Weekend Docent Orientation & Tour
Learn all about Placer Nature Center's programs, classes, events and facilities! Learn how to host a weekend event, fair or booth at Placer Nature Center or in the community. Come to the orientation to decide the best training dates that work for you culminating in 10 hours of training. In the process you'll meet like-minded people working to connect people and nature!
http://www.placernaturecenter.org/docents/
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
linda@placernaturecenter.org
Placer Nature Center 3700 Christian Valley Rd. Auburn, CA 95602
530-878-6053 ext. 608
-Takes place rain or shine!
-Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
-Nature Shop open.

A Taste Of Chocolate
Feb 12, 2012
Noon - 3 p.m.
Old Town Auburn
Old Town Auburn, CA 95603
530 823-3836

Sponsored by the Old Town Business Association and the American Association of University Women Noon to 3 p.m. in Old Town Auburn This will be one of the most delicious fundraisers you will ever attend! For the purchase of a $20 Passport and you will have the chance to taste 10 different chocolate treats Enjoy some surprise entertainment and visit the many sites in Old Town Auburn.