On One Tank: Sun will come out tomorrow at Orangevale Open K-8

GETTING OUT

FRIDAY-SATURDAY 'Annie Jr.': Orangevale Open K-8 School presents the Broadway musical "Annie Jr.," the Depression-era rags-to-riches story about a waif who yearns to be rescued from the orphanage and the clutches of the mean- spirited Miss Hannigan. Directed by Kitty Czarnecki and produced by Barb Collopy. When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Performances continue with a children's matinee at 2:30 p.m. March 6 and general performances at 7 p.m. March 7-8. Where: Orangevale Open K-8 School, 5630 Illinois Ave., Fair Oaks. Cost: $7 general in advance or at the door. Tickets or more information: (916) 761-1812.

AROUND THE REGION

TODAY-SUNDAY Antique show and sale: Twin Bridges Antique Production presents its winter Antique Show and Sale. Antiques appraisers will be on-site from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to appraise collectibles. Cost is $5 per item. Indoor event. When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Country Club Plaza, 2310 Watt Ave., Sacramento. Cost: Free admission. Information: (530) 241-4063, (916) 481-6716 or go to www.tbcashows.info.

FRIDAY 'Girls Night Out': The Placerville Downtown Association presents "Girls Night Out," a new event focusing on activities that appeal to women. Evening events include extended hours for shopping on historic Main Street, a fashion show, bunco, floral arranging, crafting, cooking and health and beauty demonstrations, drawings for prizes, wine, cheese and chocolate tastings and restaurant specials. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Historic Main Street, Placerville. Cost: Free admission. Information: (530) 672-3436.

SATURDAY Band fundraiser: Bella Vista High School marching band, color guard and drill teams present the third annual "Pirate Gala" crab feed, an all-you-can-eat feast including salads, bread, spaghetti, dessert and a no-host bar. Evening events include a silent auction, drawings for prizes and music by the San Juan Unified School District's only marching band. When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale. Cost: $35 advance; $40 at door. More information: (916) 962-3558.

SATURDAY AAUW fashion show: The Citrus Heights American River Branch of the American Association of University Women hosts a vintage fashion show. Proceeds will benefit the local scholarship fund. Homemade desserts served. When: 2 p.m. Where: Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Cost: $15 per person. More information: (916) 988-9434.

SATURDAY Book sale: Placerville Friends of the Library hosts a book sale. When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: El Dorado County Main Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. Cost: Free admission. More information: (530) 621-5540 or go to www.eldoradolibrary.org.

SATURDAY

Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon: Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday at a pajama party, complete with a full day of storytelling with six reading stations throughout the park, children's activities including visits with the Cat in the Hat and Humpty Dumpty, entertainment and arts and crafts. All guests are encouraged to wear pajamas.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento. Cost: $4.50 general, free for ages two and younger and park members. Adults must be accompanied by a child to enter the park.

More information: (916) 264-5233 or go to www.fairytaletown.org.

– Lil Douglas