Special events
TODAY
• The Homes for the Holidays Tour will feature decorated homes in the El Dorado Hills area, including Serrano. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today. $20 general, $15 children younger than 12. (916) 549-3869.
• Friends of the Jensen Botanical Garden work day. Bring work gloves and hand pruners. Lunch provided. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael. (916) 485-5322, ext. 23.
• Guided tour of the UC Davis Arboretum focusing on planting for pollinators and other beneficial insects. 2 p.m. at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery, Garrod Drive, UC Davis. Free. (530) 752-4880.
• Tour three Sonora homes and a historic church sanctuary during the American Association of University of Women's 45th annual Home Tour. Noon-4 p.m. $20. (209) 586-1322.
• Dickens in the Valley, a holiday home tour presented by Friends of Meals on Wheels, will feature seven Woodland homes dressed for the season. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
TODAY-SUNDAY
• The 38th annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour will feature five decorated homes in east Sacramento's historic Fabulous 40s neighborhood. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $30. (916) 556-5050.
• The 32nd annual Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home and Gardens. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Rosa and Sonoma avenues, Santa Rosa. $2 ages 2 and older. (707) 524-5445.
NEXT SATURDAY
• Ask an Expert Day with a master gardener. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Free. (916) 746-1550.
Classes and workshops
TODAY
• Master gardener Walt Miller will cover the selecting and planting of bare-root trees during the El Dorado County Master Gardener Class. 9 a.m.-noon. Center Hearing Room, Building C, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville. Free. (530) 621-5502.
• Tree pruning clinic presented by Luanne Leineke of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. 10:30 a.m. at the Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael; and 2 p.m. at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento. (916) 264-2920.
THURSDAY
• Weekly fused-glass jewelry classes. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. $65. (916) 966-3535.
TODAY AND DEC. 17
• Holiday gift wrapping demonstrations and "Greening Your Holidays" exhibit. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Dec. 17. Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Free. (916) 746-1550.
NEXT SATURDAY
• The Sacramento Public Library will offer a gingerbread house craft program for families. 2 p.m. Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. Free. (916) 264-2920.
• Master gardener Julianne Melchor will lead a presentation on how to plant and care for African violets. 9 a.m.-noon. Bethel-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fairlane Court, Placerville. Free. (530) 621-5502.
• Kitchen remodeling seminar, "Champagne Kitchens on a Beer Budget," at the DreamBuilders Home Remodeling Showroom. 10-11 a.m. 893 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 103, El Dorado Hills. Free. (916) 933-7371.
• Introduction to safe dehydration techniques with the Sacramento County UC Cooperative Extension Master Food Preservers. 10 a.m.-noon. Sacramento Cooperative Extension Office, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento. Free. (916) 875-6913.
Meetings
SUNDAY
• The Mother Lode Rose Society hosts its annual Christmas party and installation of officers. Noon. Twisted Fork (formerly Bellotti's), 53 Main St., Sutter Creek. (530) 620-2200.
THURSDAY
• Sacramento Rose Society hosts its annual holiday potluck and installation of new officers. 7:30 p.m. Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 799-6199.
Holiday crafts fairs
TODAY
• More than 140 crafters will participate at the 22nd annual Holiday Craft Fair and Book Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maidu Community Center and Library, 1550 Maidu Drive. Free. (916) 774-5950.
• Make and take free Christmas crafts to include ornaments, gingerbread houses and charm bracelets at the Advent Craft Faire. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave., Sacramento. (916) 487-5192.
TODAY-SUNDAY
• St. John's School hosts its 33rd annual A Holiday Show of Hands, featuring more than 150 artists. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday. St. John's Parish Hall, 5701 Locust Ave., Carmichael. Free. (916) 481-8845, ext. 216.
• Handcrafted gifts will be offered at the annual Holiday Boutique. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Parkside Community Church, 5700 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento. (916) 421-0492.
SUNDAY
• The Holy Family Women's Council Christmas Boutique will include breakfast ($5). 8 a.m.-noon. St. Josephs Hall, 7817 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights. (916) 783-0453.
• A holiday market featuring vintage, handcrafted and antique items. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. El Dorado Community Center, Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado. (530) 344-8094.
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