Jason Elrod - Real Estate Broker

Sacramento

June 7th~Heart Gallery of Sacramento "Giving Hearts a Home”

6pm-9pm. 20th Street Art Gallery (911 20th St). Help 1500 young hearts of Sacramento find an adoptive home. The 2nd annual gala will feature art objects donated by local artist,

auctions, live music, wine, microbrews, food and a chance to meet some of the children whose portraits comprise of the Heart Gallery of Sacramento, a traveling exhibit of photographs of

children needing adoptive homes. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. (916) 217-1552. www.sacheartgallery.org

June 6th-8th~Western States Horse Expo

Friday & Saturday 9am-7pm. Sunday 9am-6pm. Cal Expo/Pavilion, Buildings A,B,C & D, Rodeo Arena, Cavalcade Arena,

X Lot, 5A and the Cove (1600 Exposition Blvd). The largest and most comprehensive equestrian exposition in North America.

For  tickets prices and a list of scheduled events visit: www.horsexpo.com

June 7th-8th~50th Annual Town & Country Art Fiesta

10am-5pm. Town & Country Village Shopping Center (corner of Marconi & Fulton Ave). One of the oldest art shows west of the Mississippi! This family friendly events attracts thousand of

people and is a fundraising event for Sacramento Suburban

Kiwanis. Free. www.townandcountryartfiesta.com/index.html

Folsom

June 6th~ Folsom Concerts in the Park

6:30pm-8:30 pm. Folsom City Lions Park (Natoma & Stafford Streets). Every Friday until Aug 8th relax and enjoy great music, food and friends in the park. This week concert features classic rock by Have Mercy. Free (916) 355-7285.

Enjoy! - Jason

Roseville

June 6th-8th~Wine Tasting Weekends

12pm-5pm. Total Wine & More (5791 Five Star Dr).

Different wines are featured every weekend, celebrating a theme or highlighting old or new-world varietals. Taste and discover new favorites. $0.10 (ten cents).

(916) 791-2488. www.totalwine.com

June 7th~June’s BOUT To Get Hot! Roller Derby

7pm-10:30pm. Roller King (889 Riverside Blvd). Watch the Sacred City Derby Girls skate against Arizona Roller Derby’s Tent City Terrors. $10 adv, $12 at door & children under 6 free. 1-888-LUV-SCDG. www.sacredcityderbygirls.com

Rocklin

June 6th~Evening in the Park Concert Series

7pm-9pm. Johnson-Springview Park at the Community Stage. (3970 Rocklin Rd) Opening night! Come out and enjoy great times and great tunes every Friday until Aug 15th.  Get down with the classic rock, blues, country and funk band ‘Danelectroz’. Free. (916) 625-5200

Lincoln

June 7th~ Route 65 Car Show

Registration & pancake breakfast starts at 7am. Show at 10am and awards presentation begins at 2pm. Downtown Lincoln 5th & 6th along with E & F Street. Classics, Hot Rods ’78 or older come together to help raise funds for elementary school libraries. $35 entry fee includes one

t-shirt. (916)543-5222. www.classiccarcommunity.com

Enjoy! - Jason

El Dorado Hills

June 6th~Free Summer Concert Series

7pm-9:30pm. Community Park (1021 Harvard Way). Come out and enjoy great times and great tunes every Saturday until Aug 2nd. This weeks band ‘Hot for Teacher’ The Van Halen Experience. Include children’s activities and free bounce house. Bring a picnic or buy food at the event. Free. www.edhcsd.org

Placerville

June 6th~Tribute to Frank & Tony
5:30pm-8:30pm. David Girard Vineyards (741 Cold Springs Rd). Listen to live music preformed by amazing local vocalists who sing the great classic of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett. Grab your picnic basket and enjoy a

bottle of DGV wine under the stars. Free Admission.

(530) 295-1833.

June 7th~59th Annual Wagon Days on Broadway
11am-4pm. Mountain Democrat Parking Lot

(1390 Broadway). Look to the east and perhaps catch a glimpse of the “granddaddy” of all wagon trains as it comes down the mountain into Placerville. Celebrate it’s arrival with entertainment, food country music, costume contest, children activities, booths, beer garden and more! Free. (530) 391-1985.

June 7th~Flea Market
7am-2pm. El Dorado County Fairgrounds (100 Placerville Rd). Held on the first Saturday of each month. Free

admission. (530)621-5860. www.eldoradocountyfair.org

Enjoy!  -Jason

El Dorado Hills

May 30th~EDH Gives Back: Soldier Family Benefit Concert
6:30pm-10pm. Rolling Hills Auditorium (800 White Rock Rd). Music by Walking Spanish & Go Fo Broke. Between sets, there will be special guest appearances from some very special

military families that will share their heartwarming stories.

$10. (916) 939-1435 or www.edhgivesback.com

May 31st~2008 Sacramento Kidney Walk
Registration starts at 9am. Village Green at Serrano

(4525 Serrano Parkway). A 5K self-paced, non competitive pledge walk. Festivities include music, entertainment,

refreshments, kid’s zone, product giveaways, raffle prizes and more. This is a fun family oriented event to help raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. For a schedule of events &

registration information visit: www.kidney.org/news/kidneywalk/walkschedule.cfm 

Placerville

May 30th~Summer Concert Series

7pm. Sequoia Restaurant (345 Bee St) This summer concert series is presented by Sequoia and Finlandia. Music by Mick

Martin & the Blues Rockers. $15 adv, $20 at door ($10 dinner) (530) 622-5222.

Placerville/Shingle Springs

May 30th-June 1st~ Sierra Statewide Gold Rush Jamboree

Weekend events begins with a Miners Ball at the Shakespeare Club on Friday evening, Saturday different dances will be taught at Ponderosa High School and Sunday the festival culminates at the Wolterbeek's Farm with day long festivities beginning with a free pancake breakfast and the rest of the day dancing then ending with a BBQ. Pre-Registration required. For a schedule of events, locations & ticket prices visit: www.statewidefolkdance.com or call (530) 677-1134

Looks like a fun weekend ahead.  Enjoy it!

-Jason Elrod, Broker

Sacramento

May 31st~ 15th Annual Doggy Dash 2008!

7:30 a.m., William Land Park (1401 Sutter Road)

Join the Sacramento SPCA and a host of local celebrities for this

annual run/walk, where an estimated 2,500 animal enthusiasts will gather. Both with and without canine companions. For a

schedule of events and registration information please visit

www.sspca.org/DoggyDash/Map.html or call (916) 383-7387

May 31st~ THE BOBS Benefit Concert & Silent Auction

1:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Crest Theater (1301 K Street)

The Bob’s, ‘a musical equivalent of a Gary Larsen drawing’,

will perform a benefit concert for the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Their unique, edgy and often hysterical lyrics and musical style

promise an extraordinarily entertaining evening.

$20-$100. Call for ticket information (916) 485-7745 www.thecrest.com

Elk Grove

May 31st~ Spring Festival & Chili Cook Off

10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Historic Old Town Elk Grove

The community of Elk Grove has organized this event to celebrate community spirit. Featuring entertainment, music, a petting zoo, carriage rides, arts and crafts, a food court and beer garden.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Cure Breast Cancer, Inc.

Free. (916)714-0619

www.oldtownelkgrove.com

Folsom

May 31st~ Folsom Rocks the Food Bank

2:00 p.m.-11:.00 p.m., The Powerhouse Pub (814 Sutter Street)

Bring a bag of non-perishable food item’s and get into the band ‘Superlicious’ for free!

All proceeds benefit the Twin Lakes Food Bank.

Call or visit website to confirm. (916) 355-8526 www.thepowerhouse.com

Have a great one!

-Jason Elrod, Broker

Roseville

May 31st~ Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show/Sale

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Placer County Fairgrounds (800 All American City Blvd.)

Light-hearted doll & teddy bear event for enthusiasts of all ages. Features demonstrations, seminars and free doll

identification. $6. (775) 348-7713 or www.dolls4all.com

May 31st~ Band Together

Noon-9:00 p.m.,  Jericho Coffee (8711 Sierra College)

14 band FREE concert, silent auction, great gifts and discounts from local businesses. Proceeds go to Hope For Homeless

Ministry.

(916) 771-5726

June 1st~ English Country Dancing

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,  Masonic Temple (235 Vernon Street)

Learn the moves! Beginners welcome and no partners are needed. Live music.

$4-$8 ($20 maximum for families) www.fussell.org/sacramento

Granite Bay

May 30th-June 1st~ Folsom Lake Waterfest & Boat Show

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Granite Bay State Park (Foot of Douglas Blvd.)

Try’em before you Buy’em. 100 trailer boats (ski, wakeboard, fish, cruise ) all available to try out on the water! All major brands and Sacramento dealers on hand.

Free Admission  www.valleyboating.com

Auburn

May 31st~ Music on the Green

4:00 p.m.,  Placer Library- Garden Theater (350 Nevada Street) Light classical and familiar music to picnic by. Food available, picnic baskets welcome. Bring your own blanket or chair.

$5-$15, free to season ticket holders (530) 823-6683 www.auburnsymphony.com

Check them out and have a great weekend!

-Jason Elrod, Broker

Things to do or see in El Dorado County This weekend:

El Dorado

May 25th~El Dorado Town Bazaar "Trash to Treasures"
11pm-3pm. Hartwick House (6237 Pleasant Valley Rd) Bring a friend and enjoy the day. Food and fun for everyone. Music by the Buckboard Bunch  7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. (530) 622-2840

Placerville

May 24th-25th~AKC licensed all-breed Dog Show
7am-8pm. El Dorado County Fairgrounds (100 Placerville Rd)

Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville, Inc. will be hosting its annual AKC licensed all-breed dog show. Included in the show are Conformation, Obedience and Rally competitions. There will be a trophy presentation or the high score in obedience as well. (530) 622-6909

May 26th~ Memorial Day Ceremony
11 am. El Dorado County Veterans Monument (360 Fair Lane) at the EDC Government Center, corner of Ray Lawyer Dr and Fair Lane.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. This year's ceremony includes presentation of the colors, remarks by a special guest and wreath-laying service. All are invited. Active duty military & Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms and medals.  Free. (530) 642-1949. www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/veterans 

Winery Events

May 24th-25th~ Madroña Vineyards Open House
11am-4pm. Madroña Vineyards (2560 High Hill Road, Camino)

Open to the public. Fee includes live music by Jackson Steel Band,

Cowboy Burgers & Shoestring Fries, wine tasting, Shiraz/Cabernet

release and fun for everyone. $5. (530) 644-5948  www.MadronaVineyards.com

May 23rd-26th~ Bottle Your Own Wine Event
10:30am-5pm. Conti Estate’s Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards

(8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play). No reservations required. $10.

(530) 620-3467 www.charlesbmitchell.com/

Have a great weekend everyone!

-Jason

Things to do or see this weekend in Sacramento County:

Sacramento

May 23rd-26th~ Sacramento Jazz Jubilee

Visit website for schedule of events & ticket information. (Downtown between Sacramento Convention Center, K St Mall & Old Sacramento). The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, now in its 35th year, is the biggest and baddest Jazz festival in the Western United States. Over 70,000 guests each year enjoy this 30

concert venue, 100 performing groups in more than a dozen Jazz genres and about 900 separate performances over the weekend. www.sacjazz.com

May 23rd-26th~ ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Fri & Sat 8pm & Sun 7:30pm. Community Center Theater

(1301 L St).  Presented by Broadway Sacramento as the final production to their 2007-08 season. With some of the most

lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been

created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" traces the tragic love story, set beneath the Paris Opera House, of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance. Adapted from Gaston Leroux's classic novel, this award-winning musical is now the longest running show in Broadway history. Children under 4 not admitted. Recommended for ages 10 and up. $17.50-$70.00.

(916) 264-5181. www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com

May 22nd-26th~ Sacramento County Fair

Thru & Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm, and Mon

10am-7pm. Kick off summer with lots of activities and free

entertainment!  Food, carnival, animals, demonstrations, music and the popular demolition derby will entertain you, your friends and your family for hours. Free Admission. Visit website for more information on schedule of events and carnival ticket prices. www.sacfair.com

Have a great weekend!

-Jason

Things to do this weekend in Placer County:

Roseville

May 23rd~ HOT Time in Old Town

5:30-8:30pm. Lincoln & Main St.  Join the party to celebrate completion of the Historic Old Town (HOT) streetscape project and kick-off a new era for Roseville's hot new destination! The newly landscaped and furnished district in the heart of Roseville is also ushering in new restaurants, nightclubs and retailers - all cause for celebration! Free. www.roseville.ca.us/HOT

May 24th~ Maidu Museum Free Day

9am-4pm. Maidu Interpretive Center (1960 Johnson Ranch Dr).

At 10am or 1pm tour through the Maidu Historic Village sites or tour the museum and enjoy hands-on exhibits at the center. Free. (916) 774-5934.

TWO BIG EVENTS HAPPENING IN SACRAMENTO!

May 23rd-26th~ Sacramento Jazz Jubilee

Visit website for schedule of events & ticket information. (Downtown between Sacramento Convention Center, K St Mall & Old Sacramento). The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, now in its 35th year, is the biggest and baddest Jazz festival in the Western United States. Over 70,000 guests each year enjoy this 30

concert venue, 100 performing groups in more than a dozen Jazz genres and about 900 separate performances over the weekend. www.sacjazz.com

May 22nd-26th~ Sacramento County Fair

Thru & Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm, and Mon 10am-7pm. Kick off summer with lots of activities and entertainment!  Food, carnival, animals, demonstrations, music and the popular demolition derby will entertain you, your friends and your family for hours. Free Admission. Visit website for more information on schedule of events and carnival ticket prices. www.sacfair.com

Enjoy the long weekend everyone!

-Jason