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Things to do, week of Oct. 14
Courtesy • The Telegraph
The annual Folsom Renaissance Faire returns 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17-18 at Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford St. The event recreates a 16th century English village brought to life by hundreds of actors in period costume. The fair features food, handmade art, clothing, jewelry, toys and crafts. For entertainment, there will be musicians, jugglers, dueling swordsmen and jousting. Admission is $14 adults and $9 for children. For more information, visit folsomfaire.com.

Oct. 14

The Harvest Bazaar and Luncheon will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Folsom Rotary Clubhouse, 7150 Baldwin Dam Road. Event offers a special guest speaker and lunch. Admission is $17. Info: Doreen at (916) 934-0869.

Eat out for Ponderosa High School Sober Grad night will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Que Viva Mexican Restaurant, 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. Info: orgsites.com/ca/pondosobergradnight/.

Oct. 16

“A String of Pearls” will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. The event offers silent auction, refreshments and snacks. Admission is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Info: 530-344-0700.

Oct. 17

Art and Wine Festival will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, on historic Main Street in Placerville. Event offers more than 35 wineries and merchants. Admission is $30. Info: pla-cerville-downtown.org.

Big Brothers, big sisters bowl for kid’s sake will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Folsom Lake Bowl Sports Bar, 511 E. Bidwell St. The event offers two hours of free bowling, free beverages, prizes and more. Pledge is $10 minimum. Info: Deborah Jones at 530-626-1222.

Okei-San Wine release party will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road in Placerville. The event offers Jazz Gitan Trio, appetizers, and the releasing of the first vintage barrel of Okei-San wine. Admission is $45 per person. Info: davidgirardvineyards.com.

The Flea Market will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the El Dorado Savings Bank parking lot, 4060 Cameron Park Drive. Info: 530-644-2408.

The 26th annual Rock and Gem Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, at El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society, 5005 Fairgrounds Road. Event offers free activities, rocks for kids, exhibits, raffles, demonstrations and more. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12. Info: rockandgemshow.org.

The 17th Annual Renaissance Faire will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 17-18, at the Folsom City Lions Park, 200 Stafford St. Event offers jousting, knights of Avalon, shows, vendors and more. Admission is $14 for adults, $9 for seniors and children ages 6-12. Parking is $4. Info: 415-354-1773 or folsomfair.com.

Art and Wine Festival will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Historic Main St. in Placerville. The event offers over 35 foothill wineries, merchants, music and more. Admission is $30. Info: (530) 672-3436.

Oct 17 & 18

The Fringe benefit concert featuring the Andrew Heringer Band will be from 6 p.m. to midnight, on Friday, Oct. 17, at the El Dorado High School Carl Borelli Amphitheater, 561 Canal St. Event offers food vendors, arts & crafts, raffles and entertainment. Admission is $12 for students and $15 for adults. Info: Sandy Wulfert at sandralee@-springmall.com or studio-81.com.

Oct. 22-24

The Haunted Theater will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24, at Studio 81, 1234 Broadway in Placerville. Event offers a haunted house with different themes of thrillers. Info: 530-622-3634 or studio81.org.

Oct. 24

Folsom Women’s Service Club Craft Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Event offers craft items, baked goods, and plant/garden items. Info: folsomWSC.com

Oct. 24

Heart Songs, Sips and Sonnets will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road in Placerville. Event offers performers that have been selected to attend Scotland’s Fringe Festival next year. Admission is $15 per person. Info: Judy Collins-worth or Paul Tomei at 530-295-1833 or davidgirardvineyards.com.

Oct. 29-31

The Haunted Theater will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29-31, at Studio 81, 1234 Broadway in Placerville. Event offers a haunted house with different themes of thrillers. Info: 530-622-3634 or studio81.org.

Oct. 31

Fall Fest Celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Historic Folsom. The event offers vendors, entertainment, scarecrow contest, activities, hayrides and more. Admission is free.

Nov. 1

Ladies Day “Holiday Shopportunity” will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Event offers vendors, crafts, wine tasting and snacks. Free admission. Info: Kathy Jesmont at 548-4929.

Nov. 11

Visual Screening Unit will be on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Info: 996-4228.

Nov. 14

Twin Lakes Food Bank annual dinner/auction fundraiser will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Oak Hills Auditorium, 1100 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom. Event offers dinner, auction and more. Admission is $25. Info: twinlakesfood-bank.org.

Nov. 28

Holiday Tree Lighting will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Town Center Plaza in El Dorado Hills. Event offers hot cider, cookies, live entertainment, Santa and more. Admission is free. Info: eldoradohillschamber.org.

Dec. 6

The 42nd annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, on Historic Sutter St. in Folsom. The event offers food, live entertainment, crafts and vendors. Admission is free. Info: folsomfairs.com.

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