Things to do: Oct. 7 paper

Thursday, Oct. 7Hats Off to Your Health, 17th annual Auburn Senior Health Fair at Gold Country Fairgrounds runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free flu vaccinations and more than a dozen free health screen tests will be available. Info: auburnrec.com.Saturday, Oct. 9The Foothills Farmers Market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 30 at the Blue Oaks Town Center RC Willey parking lot, 6636 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon and features fresh produce and local goods. Info: foothillfarmersmarket.com.New Hope Animal Foundation will hold its annual sale to benefit homeless animals in Placer County from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 9-10 at 5700 Val Verde Road, Loomis. Antiques, collectibles and household goods. Proceeds will help fund the medical needs of shelter animals all over Placer County. Info: 652-4164 or loomisgal@cs.com.Ride to Walk's Boots & Scoots BBQ & Barn Dance will start with demonstrations at 5 p.m., tri tip dinner at 6 p.m. and other festivities at 7 p.m. at 1630 Hwy. 193, Lincoln. Info: 434-0693 or www.ridetowalk.org.Northern California Accordion Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 6365 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay. Info: 791-3041.Sierra College Community Education features Let's Paint an Orchid the Easy Way from 1-5 p.m. Info: 781-6280.Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Luncheon will be held at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 731 Sunrise Ave., Roseville with registration at 11:30 a.m. Keynote speaker will be Mary Wiberg, executive director for the California Commission on the Status of Women. Info: 408-5028 or 622-2868.NorCal Skateboard Competition will be held at Epic Indoor Skate Park 1104 Tinker Road, Rocklin. Info: 408-4200.Sunday, Oct. 10Placer Farm & Barn Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend the day exploring the countryside, visiting working farms and ranches, and meeting the farmer who produce our local food. It is one-day self guided tour. Tickets include a map with directions, etc. Info: (530) 887-211 or http://www.placerfarmandbarntour.com/.Wednesday, Oct. 13Fall Fest at Casa de Santa Fe will be held from 4-6 p.m. with cheese and food in the main building, beer, brats and a jazz band in the backyard and more. The public is welcome to attend to learn more about Casa de Santa Fe senior community. Info: 3201 Santa Fe Way in Rocklin, RSVP 435-8800.Rocklin Parks and Recreation features Lets Paint a Lighthouse from 6-9:30 p.m. Artist Gayle Rappaport Weiland will teach step by step instruction on painting a lighthouse. Info: 625-5200."Letters to Juliet" will show in room 106 at 1 p.m. at the Sunset Center, Rocklin. The film stars Amanda Seyfired and Vanessa Redgrave and features an American girl who discovers a love letter that changes her life. Info: 625-5241.Saturday Oct. 16Loomis Art Loop will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16-17. The 15-mile round trip Loomis Art Loop is free and features eight artists' works and studios. Info: loomisartloop.com.The Foothills Farmers Market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 30 at the Blue Oaks Town Center RC Willey parking lot, 6636 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon and features fresh produce and local goods. Info: foothillfarmersmarket.com.Tuesday, Oct. 19Sunset Ranch Dedication Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room, 2500 Bridlewood Drive. Info: 624-2048. Wednesday, Oct. 20"Valentines Day" will show in room 106 at 1 p.m. at the Sunset Center, Rocklin. Starring Julia Roberts and Jamie Fox, the romantic comedy follows nearly two dozen people as they find and lose love. Info: 625-5241.Saturday, Oct. 23The Foothills Farmers Market will be held 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 30 at the RC Willey parking lot, 6636 Lonetree Blvd. Info: foothillfarmersmarket.com.To submit an item for the calendar, e-mail placerherald@goldcountrymedia.com.