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Thursday, April 7 Lincoln Hills Tap presents "10" – The "hills are alive with the sounds of tapping, singing, sewing costumes, and set-building. The annual talent show will start at 7 p.m. at the Orchard Creek Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Lincoln Democratic Club – Meeting, social at 6:30, presentation at 6:45 p.m. with guest speaker Rose Roach, who is the field director for the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Info: Bob Collins at 253-9890.Kelly Joe Phelps – Performs at 9:30 p.m. at Constable Jack's, 515 Main St. Newcastle. $7 cover. Info: 663-9385.Lincoln Hills photography group – Currently showing in Mina's Coffee House & Gallery,1520 Del Webb Blvd. Lincoln. Info: 434-5983.Friday, April 8Celebrity Waiter Luncheon – Fundraising event for Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center is from 11:30 – 1 p.m. at the McBean Park Pavilion in Lincoln and catered once again by Buonarroti Restaurant. Info: 784-2430 or e-mail celebritywaiter@email.com.5th annual ZeBunco tournament – Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Hall, 541 5th St., for a Sober Grad Night fundraiser. Tickets are $20 each and play starts at 7 p.m. Includes a raffle, cash and door prizes. Appetizers and dessert will be served, as well as a no-host bar. Seating is limited, so if sold out, there will be no tickets at the door. Info and tickets: 645-1107.Jason King – Performs at 9:30 p.m. Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle. Cover $8. Info: 663-9385.Bo Dice - Performs at Thunder Valley Casino Resort at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Thunder Valley ticket office, (877) 867-7111 or online at thundervalleyresort.com.Lincoln Hills Tap presents "10" – See Thursday's listingDocumentary 9500 Liberty – Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists sponsor showing of immigration documentary. The showing will be held at the SFUU church, 190 Finley St., Auburn. The showing is free and begins at 7 p.m. with coffee and discussion to follow. All are welcome.Saturday, April 911th annual Rotary Pasta Feed and Auction – Rotary Club of Lincoln hosts this event from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at McBean Park Pavilion. All-you-can-eat pasta with hamburger and Italian sausage. Includes salad, garlic bread and dessert. Tickets $25 in advance. Info or tickets: Richard Pearl at 715-9666 or 409-0510. Lincoln Hills Tap presents "10" – The "hills are alive with the sounds of tapping, singing, sewing costumes, and set-building. The annual talent show will start at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Orchard Creek Ballroom. Doors open 30 minutes before shows start.Easter Bunny – Will be at Villa del Rey assisted living, 1660 Third St. Hop on in with your children and grandchildren for a photo with the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m. Developed photos will be available on the day of the event.Purple Haze with Ralph Woodson – Performs at 9:30 p.m. Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle. Cover $10. Info 663-9385.6th annual Niello Volkswagon Ranch Run & Car Show – Fundraising event for Ride To Walk. Ranch Run Round Up event at the Ride to Walk Ranch begins at 5 p.m. This Round Up will offer guests a tasting from the concession-style eatery, entertainment with a live band and a display of VWs and a movie under the stars. Info: www.nielloranchrun.com.7th annual "A Taste of Excellence" – Hosted by Sierra College Foundation, this food and wine tasting event will start at 6:30 p.m. inside the campus gym, Sierra College Rocklin, 5000 Rocklin Road and will feature live and silent auctions. Tickets are $100 per person. Info: 660-7020 or visit www.sierracollege.edu/toe.Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad – Special program presented by Ron Kapper, historian for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad museum, is at the Bernhard Museum Winery, 291 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn. Info: (530) 889-6500.Fighting Zebra Yard Sale – Event proceeds will be used for student scholarships from Lincoln High School Boosters. The yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m at Lincoln High School, 790 J St. Info: Deb Snook at 801-0967.Sunday, April 10 Open Mic – Starts at 2 p.m. in the Willow Room at Twelve Bridges Library. This is also the Open Mic's seventh anniversary. Free admission and refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of the Lincoln Libraries.The Book Worm - A co-ed book club meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month at Starbuck's, 455 South Highway 65 in Lincoln (Safeway Shopping Center) at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Info: 434-0596.Songwriter's Showcase Open Mic– Hosted by Billy Buckman at 5 p.m. at Beach Hut Deli, 885 S. Highway 65, Suite 30, in Lincoln. The open mic is at Beach Hut's outdoor patio. Free. Info: 543-0101.1-year anniversary – Join the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills and Friends of Placer County Animal shelter from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 13420 Lincoln Way. Auburn. The celebration includes half-off the bookstore's collection. Info: www.animalplace.com or (530) 823-6828. Tuesday, April 12Lincoln Highway Band – Performs from 5 – 9 p.m. at Kim's County Kitchen, 537 G St. Billy Smith will be a guest fiddler. Info: 645-2727.Lincoln Kiwanis Club Meeting – Breakfast meeting at Buonarroti's Restaurant, 460 G St. every Tuesday from 7-8 a.m. Guest speaker will be Kiwanis member Roni Stroud speaking on "Intricacies of the Rose Parade." Info: President Gail Cirata at 253-7755 or lincolnkiwanis.org.Wednesday, April 13Lincoln Open Space Committee – Meets from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Willow Community Room in the Twelve Bridges Library. Most of the meeting will be devoted to finalizing the details for the April 16 annual park and trail cleanup day. Info: John Williams at 390-5111 or lincolnopenspace.org.Mia Dyson – Performs at 7 p.m. at Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle. $10 cover. Info: 663-9385.Caregiver's Support Group – Monthly meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at Villa Del Rey Assisted Living, 1660 Third St. Info: 645-0106, extension 13.Thursday, April 14Lincoln Hills Photography Group Show and reception – Is part of the Auburn Art Walk from 6 – 9 p.m. at the OLAS (Old Library Arts Studio), 175 Almond St. Auburn. "Here & There the art of photography." Info: placerarts.org/index.php. Friday, April 15Teams of Clay – At noon in Beermann Plaza. Local business representatives transform clay from Gladding McBean into masterpieces. Competition starts at noon and lasts exactly 15 minutes. If you want to compete, the cost is $25. Contact Lincoln Arts at 645-9713.PAL's Comedy Night –Lincoln Police Athletic League invites everyone to the annual Comedy Night fundraiser featuring Jack Gallagher. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with Lincoln Lions Club providing a no-host bar, and the show begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Theatre, 561 G St. Tickets are $25 per person. In addition Kim's Country Kitchen will sponsor a dinner special that night. Call 645-2727 for reservations. Info or tickets: Stan Nader at 300-4335.Becca Danielsen – Performs from 6-8 p.m. at the Sunrise Grill, 1500 Del Webb Ave. in Lincoln. Info: www.beccadanielsen.com2011-2012 Placer County Grand Jury Meet-N-Greet – The current 2010-2011 Placer County Grand Jury is sponsoring two one-hour Meet and Greet sessions to give prospective jurors the opportunity to discuss workings of the Grand Jury. Session two will be today at 3 p.m. at the Bill Santucci Justice Center, Second Floor Jury Conference Room, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville.Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers – Performs at 9:30 p.m. at Constable Jack's, 515 Main St., Newcastle. $8 cover. Info: 663-9385.3rd annual Night of Classics – Benefit dinner and concert at 7 p.m. in the University's Academic Warehouse. This classic pays tribute to Broadway. News 10 meterologist Darla Givens to host. All proceeds go to the music department at William Jessups University. To order tickets, call 577-2256 or e-mail lbarham@jessup.edu or buy online at jessup.edu/bdc. Do you have an event or activity you'd like to place in the Lincoln Community Calendar? You can mail them to 553 F St., Lincoln, CA 95648; e-mail them to messenger@goldcountrymedia.com or fax to 645-2776. Deadline to submit this information for the Thursday paper is by noon that Monday. If you have any questions, please call Shoni Jones at 645-7733.