Events

Hundreds set out blankets or lawn chairs, visited the booths and listened to music at Sunday's event.

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Hundreds attended Sunday's kick-off event at Lake Clementia Park for the 2008 Entertainment, Theatre and Culture for Rancho Murieta summer season. They enjoyed a selection of wines from award-winning local wineries and desserts created by notable restaurants and bakery chefs. Live music was provided by Robert Monteleone's Symposium Jazz Band.  Read more »

The community's Maypole celebration, a tradition begun by Pamela Haines 15 years ago, took place on the lawn by the North Gate early Thursday evening. Haines presided over the event, guiding children and their parents in the ritual braiding of ribbon around the Maypole.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Women's Club Garden Tour took place Friday on a perfect spring day and featured gardens as spectacular as their settings. Six of the nine gardens enjoy views of Lake Chesbro and were reached by a leisurely stroll on the path along the sparkling lake. Here's a multimedia slide show of the day.  Read more »

OKC Corral brought hundreds to a Western-flavored, fun-filled evening at the Murieta Equestrian Center Saturday night. After a gourmet prime rib dinner, the crowd enjoyed blackjack and poker games, live music and dancing, and raffles and auctions featuring everything from luxury vacations to crafts made by school children. The annual event is the community's largest fundraiser for youth. It's organized by the Cosumnes River Elementary School PTA, the Optimist Club and the Kiwanis Club.  Read more »

Here's a video look at the new season of Entertainment, Theatre & Culture events. The group will hold its annual free Kick-Off Event 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Lake Clementia. Read more »

Temperatures in the 80s Saturday gave the community spring fever -- nearly the summer variety. Some headed for Lake Clementia while others shopped the first Spring Bling Boutique at the Villas Clubhouse. As kids splashed in the water, above, Ryan Kjome caught and then released a hefty bass in the first half hour of fishing with friend Brandon Stomsvik. Meanwhile, shoppers had everything from jewelry to wine tasting to choose from at the Villas event. Delaney Maskovich, 6 months old, waited in her stroller while grandmom Laurie Bowhay shopped for handbags at vendor Natachia Taylor's table, below.

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The Rancho Murieta Country Club is holding an open house Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Special membership promotions will be offered at the event for non-members, and complimentary refreshments will be served. Call 354-3400 for reservations.

The Spring Bling Boutique will be held Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Villas clubhouse. The event includes wine tasting, portrait photography, music and a selection of gift items, purses and accessories, jewelry and cosmetics. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Assistance League of Sacramento. The event is hosted by Julie Doran of Doran Designs.

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture will hold its annual free Kick-Off Event 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Lake Clementia.  Read more »