Monday Night Yoga - Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - Aug 30, 2010
On Mondays, from 6-7:15pm, join Deborah Morrison in Gentle, donation-based yoga. Runs through August 30. Gentle Yoga is a slow and gentle practice that is good for beginners, or anyone who wants to stretch and breathe in a calm environment. Bring your yoga mat, a towel and water. Location is 7310 Hwy 49, in the River Park Plaza, Lotus. For more information call (530) 401-3307.

Wednesday Night Yoga - Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - Sep 1, 2010
On Wednesdays, from 6-7:15pm, join Deborah Morrison in Vinyasa Flow, donation-based yoga. Runs through Sept.1. Vinyasa Flow is a flowing and dynamic Yoga practice that synchronizes the Ujjayi breath and movement. Bring your yoga mat, a towel and water. Location is 7310 Hwy 49, in the River Park Plaza, Lotus. For more information call (530) 401-3307.

Olde Coloma Theatre Melodrama "All The World's A Stage" - Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - Sun, Aug 8, 2010
Enjoy a community theatre performance of the original melodrama, "All The World's A Stage" or "Where Is My Script?" Every Friday and Saturday night doors open at 7:30pm. There are 4 Sunday matinees; July 11th, 18th, 25th, and August 8th when doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $10 general, $5 children, $9 seniors. For reservations call (530) 626-5282. The Olde Coloma Theatre is at 380 Monument Road, Coloma 95613. [website]

American River Acoustic Music Camp - Sun, Aug 1, 2010 - Thu, Aug 5, 2010
The American River Music Camp is an excellent, fun and affordable 3 day, 4 night experience where you can really grow musically in various traditions of string band music, voice and writing. A very supportive place for beginning to intermediate players. 2010 Campers, you can expect even more jamming this year. Held at American River Resort, Coloma, CA 95613. For more information see the website, email, or call (530) 333-1018. [email] [website]

Vine Yoga at Venezio Vineyards & Winery - Sundays - Sun, Aug 1, 2010 - Sun, Aug 22, 2010
Venizio Vineyards invites you to all-level outdoor yoga instruction by Deb Huryn on July 11, 25 and Aug. 8, 22 from 9:15-10:45am, $15 per session. Reception afterward includes vegetarian cuisine & wine! Please arrive early if you have any questions for the instructor. Bring yoga mat, large towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, water & smile! To sign up, email or call (530) 885-9463. For yoga questions call Deb at (925) 785-2995. Venezio Winery is at 5821 State Highway 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664, six miles north of Coloma. [email] [website]

Sunday Morning Coloma Farmer's Market - Sun, Aug 1, 2010 - Sun, Oct 17, 2010
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., come to the "Monroe Orchard Farmer's Market" named in honor of the historic Monroe family orchard. Enjoy products from produce, prepared food, winery/brewery, and craft vendors. Kids' activities will be part of the fun as time goes on. The location is the North Beach Parking Lot, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Hwy 49 in Coloma. Email or call (530) 622-6198 for more information on attending and to apply to be a vendor. [email] [website]

Slideshow, Book Reading & Potluck with Paul McHugh at The River Store - Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Starting at 6:30pm, please come to The River Store for a FREE evening with kayaker and award-winning Bay Area writer Paul McHugh. Event includes a chili potluck, a slide show of McHugh’s 400-mile sea kayak voyage from Oregon to San Francisco and a reading from his new novel, “Deadlines.” Please bring chili or a compatible dish or beverage. For more information email Gigi McBee or see the website. [email] [website]

Hands-on History - Sat, Aug 14, 2010
From 10am - 2pm, bring the whole family to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park to learn history by seeing it live! Docents interpret Gold Rush History, and demonstrate rope making, carpentry, blacksmithing, and other traditional skills. For more information see the website or call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]

Olde Coloma Theatre Melodrama "The Watered Down Saloon" - Fri, Aug 20, 2010 - Sat, Sep 19, 2010
Enjoy a community theatre performance of the original melodrama, "The Watered Down Saloon" or "A Trip Out West." Every Friday and Saturday night doors open at 7:30pm. There are 2 Sunday matinees: September 6th and 13th when doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $10 general, $5 children, $9 seniors. For reservations call (530) 626-5282. The Olde Coloma Theatre is at 380 Monument Road, Coloma 95613. [website]

History is Alive in Coloma - Sat, Aug 21, 2010
Come enjoy a wonderful evening program with colorful interpretation of Coloma's Gold Rush Experience where historic characters discuss their contributions to California history. Performance is at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma, 95613. For more information see the website, email, or call (530) 622-6198. [email] [website]

Open Air Art Show - Venezio Vineyards & Winery - Sun, Aug 21, 2010
Venizio Vineyards invites all to Open Air Art Show featuring live paintings, art, jewelry, music & more! Call (530) 885-WINE or contact the website. Venezio Winery is at 5821 State Highway 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664, six miles north of Coloma. [email] [website]

River Bottom Clean-Up - SFA Coloma-Greenwood Creek - Wed, Aug 25, 2010
At 9am, join El Dorado County River Patrol in getting trash out of the South Fork American River from Coloma to Greenwood Creek. Open to anyone comfortable swimming the river (Class II+). Wear good footwear, a wetsuit and bring a mask and snorkel. IK's and small rafts will be needed to put trash in and to safely float the rocky shallow rapids. Meet at Heningsen Lotus Park, in Lotus. There will be a post-event BBQ and a drawing for prizes from event sponsors. To RSVP or ask questions, call River Patrol at (530) 626-7225 or email. [email]

Creatures of the Night Stroll - Fri, Aug 27, 2010
From 7:30-9:30pm, come explore the secret world of nocturnal critters beneath a dazzling canopy of stars! Wear good walking shoes and dark clothing for this very leisurely 2-hour stroll. David Rosen, naturalist and professional nature and wildlife photographer, will lead this walk. VERY quiet 10-year-olds and older welcome. Sponsored by the American River Conservancy. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. Please call (530) 621-1224 to sign up and for meeting location (Lotus area). [email] [website]

Book Reading at Venezio Vineyards & Winery - Sun, Aug 28, 2010
At 2pm, come to Venizio Vineyards for their Grape Gatsby Writer's Series featuring featuring Janet Fitch, author of White Oleander. Free to attend. The author will read, answer questions and sign books. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass. Venezio Winery is at 5821 State Highway 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664, six miles north of Coloma. [email] [website]

29th Annual American River Festival - Fri, Sep 10, 2010 - Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land! Centered in Henningsen Lotus Park, land activities include games, food, music, nonprofit and exhibitor booths, and great spectator seats. River games and activities include races for those of all abilities, fun fests for kids, and educational clinics. The ARF benefits several river-focused nonprofits. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call The River Store at 530-626-3435, email, or visit the website. [email] [website]

Hands-on History - Sat, Sep 11, 2010
From 10am - 2pm, bring the whole family to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park to learn history by seeing it live! Docents interpret Gold Rush History, and demonstrate rope making, carpentry, blacksmithing, and other traditional skills. For more information see the website or call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]

American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 17, 2010 - Sun, Sep 19, 2010
The 4th Annual American River Music Festival is a celebration of music and moving water. It features Americana, Folk and Blues music performances and workshops on a riverfront main stage, in three riverfront campgrounds, on our famous "gorge" whitewater river trip, and on our spectacular guided riverfront hike. This three-day mostly acoustic American and Canadian Roots music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. Prices vary depending on music and camping options - see the website to buy tickets. For more information call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]

Lobster on the River - Sat, Sep 18, 2010
This beautiful dinner in a glorious setting benefits the Rotary Club of Placerville. Coloma Resort hosts the event upon its grassy river front sites. Enjoy fresh Maine lobster or Filet mignon with all the fixings, cocktails, live music and dancing under the stars. Call the Reservations department at 800-238-2298 for tickets and more information.

Great Sierra River CleanUp! - Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Join the American River Conservancy from 9am-noon as we participate in the 26th Annual California Coastal and Rivers Clean-up. Help clean various sites in the region including Hangtown Creek, South Fork American River, Traverse Creek, Cosumnes River and Folsom Reservoir -- pick your site when you sign up. Join us in Placerville after the cleanup for a celebration with live music and great food! To sign up please click the website below. For more information contact Judith at (530) 621-1224 or judith@arconservancy.org. [email] [website]

Local Artists' Studio Tour - Sat, Sep 25, 2010 - Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Our local Art Studio Tour is open 10am - 5pm this weekend and next weekend. Visit Kelly Ahola's riverside studio at 6921 Marshall Road in Coloma to see four local artists' work: Mina Andujar, Cheri Litwinovich, Nettie Fox, and Kelly Ahola. (Look for the yellow Studio Tour signs.) Delicious refresments served! For a list of other local art studios to visit, look at the website or come to our show for free maps of all the other shows. Call 530-626-7823 for more information. [email] [website]

Olde Coloma Theatre Melodrama "Little Red Riding Hood" or "The Werewolf Who Couldn't Whistle" - Fri, Oct 1, 2010 - Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Enjoy a community theatre performance of the original melodrama, "Little Red Riding Hood" or "The Werewolf Who Couldn't Whistle." Every Friday and Saturday night doors open at 7:30pm. 5 Sunday matinees October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st when doors open at 1:30pm. Special Sunday matinee on Halloween, October 31st, with costume contest! Tickets are $10 general, $5 children, $9 seniors. For reservations call (530) 626-5282. The Olde Coloma Theatre is at 380 Monument Road, Coloma 95613. [website]

Local Artists' Studio Tour - Sat, Oct 2, 2010 - Sun, Oct 3, 2010
Our local Art Studio Tour is open 10am - 5pm this weekend. Visit Kelly Ahola's riverside studio at 6921 Marshall Road in Coloma to see four local artists' work: Mina Andujar, Cheri Litwinovich, Nettie Fox, and Kelly Ahola. (Look for the yellow Studio Tour signs.) Delicious refresments served! For a list of other local art studios to visit, look at the website or come to our show for free information on all the other shows. Call 530-626-7823 for more information. [email] [website]

Gold Rush HIstory: James Marshall's 200th Birthday - Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Celebrate the 200th birthday of James Marshall with the rededication of Marshall's Monument. The Native Sons of the Golden West will present a ceremony and start the fundraising effort for the restoration of the first historic monument in California, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. For more information call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]

Coloma Gold Rush Live - Sat, Oct 9, 2010 - Sun, Oct 10, 2010
For three days Coloma will be packed with images, sounds, and hands-on experiences dating back to the 1850s. Step back in time and experience the California Gold Rush. Live history tent encampments recreate Gold Rush history in this authentic setting. Attend talks about the gold discovery and Sutter's Mill. Visitors will enjoy live music, historic trade demonstrations and a merchants market. There will be gold panning contests for kids and adults as well as sawmill demonstrations and historic re-enactments so you can feel as if you are rubbing shoulders with the adventurers and historical figures who helped create the world-wide rush to California. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. For more information call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]

Halloween in the Park - Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Come to Coloma and let the kids go trick or treating around the historic buildings of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Enjoy hayrides including a wagon ride up to the Monument for a Halloween adventure, ghostly appearances in the cemetery by the Cemetery Players, and other surprises along the way. For more information see the website or call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]

Girls Night Out at David Girard Vineyard - Fri, Nov 5, 2010
From 6:00-9:00pm is Girls Night Out at David Girard Vineyards Tasting Room and Cellar. Spoil yourself with an evening of food, wine, chocolate, jewelry, art makeup artistry, chair massage, photography, food tastings and so much more. FREE. Email or call David Girard Vineyards for more info at (530) 295-1833. [email] [website]

Olde Coloma Theatre Melodrama ""Christmas In Coloma" or "Woe Is The Little Orphan's Nanny" - Fri, Nov 19, 2010 - Sun, Dec 19, 2010
Enjoy a community theatre performance of the original melodrama, "Christmas In Coloma" or "Woe Is The Little Orphan's Nanny." Every Friday and Saturday night doors open at 7:30pm. There are 4 Sunday matinees: November 28th, December 5th, 12th and 19th when doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $10 general, $5 children, $9 seniors. For reservations call (530) 626-5282. The Olde Coloma Theatre is at 380 Monument Road, Coloma 95613. [website]

Christmas in Coloma - Sat, Dec 11, 2010 - Sun, Dec 12, 2010
Annual old-fashioned Christmas, with period crafts, music, strolling musicians, historic trade demonstrations, 19th-century children's games, and wreath making. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is a colorful highlight of the day. Vendors offer hand-made crafts as well as a variety of foods. Snow is guaranteed! The Park's historic buildings will be open for visitors' enjoyment. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. See the website or call (530) 622-6198) for more information. [website]