Placerville Shakespeare Club

09/20/2024

Murder Mystery Event - Nov 2, 2024

07/09/2024

National Night Out is a community policing awareness-raising event in the United States, held the first Tuesday of August

03/24/2024

May 4, 2024 – Plant Sale
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2024 ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE will be held outside in the front yard of the clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville.

Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
There will be a large selection of perennials, vegetable plants and tomatoes galore. In addition, there will be a wide variety of yard art available. Come early for the best selection!

03/24/2024

May 2-4, 2024 – Giant Annual Spring Rummage Sale
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2024 Spring Rummage Sale will be held at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse on 2940 Bedford Avenue in Placerville.

Thursday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This year’s sale will feature a large selection of jewelry, lots of clothing, house wares, linens, decorative items, a wide variety of garage items, dolls, toys, and many other treasures. New items will be put out every day. There will be something for everyone! Come early and bring your really big shopping bag.

03/16/2024

I found this on NewsBreak: New Discovery series looks for gold in Placerville's backyard

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02/09/2024

“AUTHORS’ DAY”

On Sunday, March 10 the Placerville Shakespeare Club will present for the
community their annual “Authors’ Day” featuring author presentations, question & answer period, book sales, book signings, door prizes and light refreshments. Authors appearing: Lexa M. Mack – author of the thriller/mystery “Legacy of Lies”, Frank Nissen – author of “Fortune’s Call” – Gold Rush Odyssey, Karen A. Phillips – author of the cozy mystery “A Deadly Combo”, Jamie Susslin – author of “The Life and Crazy Times of Cool Hand Luke - A Bidography”, Julie Tully author of “Dispatches from the Cowgirl” – a memoir through the looking glass with a navy diplomat’s wife. This year’s authors are sure to present a varied and interesting program for all readers to enjoy. The doors will open at Noon with the program beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Avenue. Tickets $15. All event proceeds will fund scholarships for local students. For tickets/information – call (916)802-0186 or (602)826-7317. Tickets will also be available at the door.
www.placerville-shakespeare.com

12/31/2023

Even though Shakespeare didn’t mention New Year’s often, he has plenty of pertinent lines. Cassius, from Julius Caesar, has a mantra for all those making New Year’s resolutions:

I am fresh of spirit and resolved to meet all perils very constantly.
– Julius Caesar, 5.1.99

Happy New Year!!!

12/04/2023

01/10/2023

Sierra Wildlife Rescue and the Placerville Shakespeare Club are co-hosting a one day only "QUILT SILENT AUCTION." A large selection of quilts of various styles, patterns, sizes and colors will be available for purchase. Several other quilted items will also be a part of the auction. A number of the quilts are from the Alice Henry Estate. Alice, an avid quilter, was a beloved and active member of both organizations for a number of years. Each stitch of Alice's quilts was made with love and care. Also available for the silent auction bidding is an all-time quilters' favorite from the 1950's, a Singer Featherweight 221K sewing machine with attachments and case, in excellent condition.

The sale will be held at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Ave. on Sunday, February 12th. All sale items will be on full display and open for Silent Auction Bids beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bids will close at 3:00 p.m.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to purchase a one of a kind treasure. For further information call 530-644-4565.

11/28/2022

Placerville Shakespeare Club
P.O. Box 102
2940 Bedford Avenue

For More Information Contact:
Joan Geel, Publicity Chairman
530-644-2862
[email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SHAKESPEARE CLUB PRESENTS “AN ENGAGEMENT OF MURDER”

The Placerville Shakespeare Club invites you to join us on Sunday, January 29th for a Murder Mystery Luncheon performed by Kathy Drew and her Interactive Entertainment Murder Mystery Players. At 11:00 a.m. the doors will open for socializing, merriment and a tempting Silent Auction. The event will begin at 12:00 Noon. The Shakespeare Clubhouse is located at 2940 Bedford Avenue. Tickets are $35/person and reservations must be made at 916-337-5045. Costumes are encouraged.

It is the time of Renaissance – a time when art, science and literature exploded. Placerville is home to the King and Queen of Hearts and their only son Royal. Two weeks ago Royal announced he was getting married – but not to the Princess Julianne as the King and Queen arranged. The Queen is not happy about this as he is the future King, and the girl he plans to marry is a commoner who comes from an unknown family in an unknown town. Arguments ensue and the scream of the Queen awake the staff in the castle.

The Queen looks forward to seeing you there.

09/13/2022

“TRUE GOLD REDISCOVERED”
Notable Women’s Stories

On Sunday, November 6 the Placerville Shakespeare Club is offering a unique, enjoyable and engaging program which reflects on the rich and colorful history of El Dorado County. Ladies of the Shakespeare Club dressed in period costume will present character vignettes of selected pioneer women of El Dorado County during the Gold Rush Era and beyond. Accounts will detail some of the experiences, hardships and challenges these women faced and how they endured to shape the future of the county. The performance will take place at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Avenue. The doors will open at 1:00 p.m. with the performance beginning at 2:00 p.m. Purchase your $20 ticket early from Margriet 530-621-1126 or Joy 916-505-6964 or email [email protected]

06/29/2021

PLACERVILLE SHAKESPEARE CLUB CELEBRATES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Recently the Shakespeare Club hosted their 2021 Scholarship Winners and families to an Afternoon Tea at the Bedford Avenue historic clubhouse. Each student spoke to the members about their future plans and aspirations.

Juliana Munoz from Ponderosa High School will be attending California State University Long Beach majoring in Social Work with a Business minor. Juliana aspires to open drama classes and theater group for children in underserved communities. Mekenna Patterson from El Dorado High School will be attending Lake Tahoe Community College and later transferring to a 4 year institution. She will be majoring in education and is planning to teach at the primary level. From Union Mine High School Ryleigh Prake will be attending University of California Davis majoring in Political Science. She is possibly looking toward Law School upon graduation. Also from Union Mine High School Anneke Rorden will be attending University of Toronto pursuing a Liberal Arts degree. She has a special interest in Theater Performance.

The Placerville Shakespeare Club is pleased to support these young women from our community and wish them well in their future endeavors.

PICTURE IDENTIFICATION: Front Row – Left – Ryleigh Prake, Right – Mekenna Patterson Back Row – Left – Anneke Rorde, Right – Juliana Munoz

05/08/2021

SHAKESPEARE CLUB RUMMAGE SALE

The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2021 ANNUAL GIANT RUMMAGE SALE will be held Thursday, June 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, June11, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the clubhouse on 2940 Bedford Avenue. This year’s sale will feature a large selection of jewelry, lots of clothing, house wares, decorative items, a wide variety of garage items, books, dolls, toys, and many other treasures. New items will be put out every day. There will be something for everyone! Come early and bring your really big shopping bag. www.placerville-shakespeare.com

05/07/2021

PRESS RELEASE
Placerville Shakespeare Club
2940 Bedford Avenue
P.O. Box 102, Placerville, CA 95667

For More Information Contact:
Joan Geel, Publicity Chairman
(530) 644-2862, [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOUR STUDENTS RECEIVE PLACERVILLE SHAKESPEARE CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

This year’s Placerville Shakespeare Club Scholarships were awarded to Anneke Rorden and Ryleigh Praken of Union Mine High School, Mekenna Patterson of El Dorado High School, and Juliana Munoz of Ponderosa High School. The selected students are not only outstanding academically but very active in school and community activities. The scholarships are funded by the generous donations from the club members. This year the club awarded one $1,500 and two $1,000 Mollie Hurd Scholarships named for the club’s benefactor, Mollie Hurd. In 1921 she willed the club a sum of money to build the Bedford Avenue clubhouse that is still in use today. In addition, one $1,500 Wolterbeek Scholarship was given. The fourth scholarship is named for the Wolterbeek family who is funding the scholarship.

04/26/2020

THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE

Thanks to the generosity of the Placerville Shakespeare Club members, the club will be funding five $1,000 Mollie Hurd Scholarships and one $1,500 Wolterbeek Scholarship for local high school students. Five scholarships are named for the club’s benefactor, Mollie Hurd. In 1929 she willed the club a sum of money to build the Bedford Avenue clubhouse that is still in use today. The sixth scholarship is named for the Wolterbeek family who is funding the scholarship.

The scholarships are funded by the generous donations from the club members. There are two semi-annual Mollie Hurd Scholarship fund drives, one in October and one in April. All donated funds from members are used directly for scholarships. In addition, all the proceeds from the Club’s Annual Authors’ Day are used for scholarships.

This year’s scholarships were awarded to Margaret Dockter and Savanna Wright of Union Mine High School, Sarah Allen of El Dorado High School, Kelsy Leet and Emma Whitmarsh of Oak Ridge High School, and Kiyana Pitre of Golden Sierra High School.

The selected students are not only outstanding academically but very active in school and community activities.

04/13/2020

PRESS RELEASE

SHAKESPEARE CLUB RUMMAGE SALE

The date of the Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2020

ANNUAL GIANT RUMMAGE SALE

has been changed to

Friday, September 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

and

Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

at

2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville, CA 95667

This year’s sale will feature a large selection of jewelry, lots of clothing, house wares, decorative items, a wide variety of garage items, books, dolls, toys, and many other treasures. In addition, a Saturday only garden sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. There will be something for everyone! Come early and bring your really big shopping bag.

03/22/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Placerville Shakespeare Club has cancelled the following event:

April 26 Authors’ Day

03/16/2020

THE PLACERVILLE SHAKESPEARE CLUB
HAS CANCELLED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

SATURDAY, 3/21 –
BLUEGRASS AND BREW

WEDNESDAY, 3/25 –
“LET’S MAKE A DEAL” ANNUAL BRIDGE PARTY

09/07/2019

Come and join us for a wonderful vision of Fashions from Bygone Years.

08/30/2019

Our new 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Beginning on the bottom left, 1st Vice President, Darla Hernandez; President Darlene Tarlton; Secretary, Peg Campbell. Starting top row right, 2nd Vice President, Diane MacLean, 3rd Vice President, Raelene Nunn, Renovation Fund Treasurer, Camille Fike, and Mollie Hurd Fund Treasurer, Kathy Walter.

08/01/2019

Although there are literally HUNDREDS of awesome and fun photos from our rainy wedding...THIS melted my heart! This is their first OFFICIAL family photo and I’m honored to be the one to take it! I’ve been lucky enough to find another “client” turned friend... congrats Ellie and Zach!

04/20/2019

Lynne Bridges gave a wonderful Zentangle/Water Color class, with the help of PJ Presgrave and Betsy Coco, to several ladies of the Placerville Shakespeare Club. We had so much fun! And our art didn't turn out too bad either! What a wonderful day we had. Thank you, Lynne.

04/18/2019

Here are a few pictures of some of our wonderful items from our 2018 Spring Rummage Sale. The 2019 Spring Rummage Sale will take place May 2, 3, & 4, 2019!!!! It's promising to be even better than last year!!! Don't miss out.

03/16/2019

Please note: To get tickets to the Bluegrass and Brews on March 23, 2019
please call
Darlene at 530-622-5521

03/13/2019

AUTHOR'S DAY
Sunday April 28, 2019
Doors open at 12:00 p.m.
Program begins at 1:00 p.m.
$10 tickets

01/28/2019

“AUTHORS’ DAY”

On April 28 the Placerville Shakespeare Club will present for the community their annual “Authors’ Day” featuring author presentations, question & answer period, book sales, book signings, door prizes and light refreshments. Authors appearing:

Duncan MacVean, D.V.M. : Author of non-fiction animal stories;
Darby Patterson: Author of mysteries;
Amy Rogers, M.D.,Ph.D.: Author of science thrillers; Wendy Stevens – poet.

This year’s authors are sure to present a varied and interesting program for all readers to enjoy.

The doors will open at Noon with the program beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville. Tickets $10. All event proceeds will fund scholarships for local students. For tickets/information – call Bonnie (530)626-5451 or Rosie (530)626-5103. Tickets will also be available at the door.

01/25/2019

“BLUEGRASS and BREW”

On Saturday March 23 the Placerville Shakespeare Club is pleased to invite the community to an afternoon of music and fun featuring the very talented bluegrass band the “QUARTZ MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS”. In addition, the Highway 50 Brewery will be offering complimentary beer tasting. This musical event will be at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Avenue. The doors will open at 3:00 p.m. with a Social Hour. A no host wine and larger beer bar will be offered. The music will begin at 4:00 p.m. The $20 tickets are available in advance and at the door. Seating will be limited. For tickets/information contact Alice (530) 622-3504.

01/07/2019

This is a beautiful documentary on the Camp Fire. We are posting it as a tribute to our friends in Butte County. Our thoughts and best wishes still go out to you all.

The Camp Fire Documentary is a powerful and moving first person account from individuals and First Responders that battled against the inferno that struck Co...