Barnes & Noble Bookstore will host a "Breaking Dawn" party in celebration of the final installment of the Twilight Saga book release of Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn," set for midnight Friday at 6111 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights.
Festivities will kick off with prom-themed activities and contests from 10 p.m. to midnight, and Twilight Saga fans are encouraged to come in costume.
The event also will be a fundraiser for Mills Middle School of Rancho Cordova, the Sacramento Academic Vocational Academy in Sacramento and the Orangevale Open K-8 School in Orangevale. Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of the proceeds of book sales made from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Copies of the book can be reserved at the store in advance of the party, which includes the opportunity to win Stephenie Meyer books and merchandise. For more information, call (916) 853-1389.
Meet the authors
Authors Jody and Ric Hornor will discuss and sign copies of their new book, "The Golden Hub, Sacramento," from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St.
The book chronicles the birth and development of Sacramento city and county from Johan Sutter's 1839 New Helvetia and through the Gold Rush to the end of the 19th century.
For more information, call (916) 985-2707.
Blood drive set
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will sponsor a blood drive for BloodSource from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Community Services District Pavilions Building, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills.
Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present photo identification. Donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
For more information, call (916) 933-3679. For donor eligibility questions, call (800) 995-4420.
Food preservation classes
The University of California Cooperative Extension master food preservers will offer free classes on the art and science of safe canning, freezing and drying techniques from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cooperative Extension office, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville.
Classes include "Pickles, Relishes and Sauerkraut" on Tuesday and Aug. 16; "Tomatoes, Basics and Fancy," on Aug. 12; "Dehydrating and Freezing," on Aug. 19; and "Vinegar, Condiments and Chutneys," on Aug. 26.
For more information, call (530) 621-5503.
Films made locally is topic
Local film and media commissioner Kathleen Dodge will talk about films that have been made in El Dorado County and what films might be coming at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (916) 358-3500.
Diabetes education program
Marshall Medical Center will offer a "Smart Start: The Path to Diabetes Control" class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Placerville area.
The course is designed for people recently diagnosed with diabetes or who would like a refresher course.
Registration is required, and the fee is covered by most insurances. To register or for more information, call (530) 626-2990.
Dance team fundraiser
The Oak Ridge High School Dance Team's "Save the Last Dance of Summer" is planned for 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 9 in the El Dorado Hills Community Services District gymnasium, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills.
Ticket cost is $10 per person at the door only. Students in graduation classes 2008-12, with photo identification, are encouraged to attend.
Proceeds will benefit the Dance Team's participation in competitions. For more information, call (916) 939-7254.
Spaghetti dinner served up
The Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday nights at the Elks Lodge, 11440 Elks Circle Drive, Rancho Cordova.
Dinner cost of $7 per person includes a complete dinner, coffee and dessert. Reservations are suggested. New members are always welcome.
For more information about the Elks, call (916) 635-8038.
– Compiled by Lil Douglas
