These Events Are Open to the Public
Sat. Nov 22, 2025 – Winter Rummage Sale
The Placerville Shakespeare Club is hosting a Winter Rummage Sale from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 22nd at the Placerville Shakespeare Club at 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville CA 95667.
2025 Past Events
Tues. Aug 5, 2025 – National Night Out
Join us for National Night Out at the Placerville Shakespeare Club at 2940 Bedford Avenue
Placerville CA 95667.
We will be serving cookies, chips, and lemonade and have games for children and adults alike! We welcome our Placerville neighbors to chat, play corn hole, checkers and more, and see the clubhouse!
Sun. June 22, 2025 – Scholarship Tea
The Placerville Shakespeare Club hosts the 2025 Mollie Hurd Scholarship Winners and their families at a 1:00pm Afternoon Tea at the Bedford Avenue historic clubhouse. Each student will speak to the members about their future plans and aspirations.
The Placerville Shakespeare Club presented scholarships to Diana Mora, Sarahi Lopez Pliego, Rebeca Roth, Isabella Mc Ritchie, Ashlyn Lim, Madison Blair, and 5 others.
Fri. – Sat. May 2-3, 2025 – Spring Rummage Sale and Sat May 3 Plant Sale
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2025 Spring Rummage Sale will be held at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse on 2940 Bedford Avenue in Placerville. Click here to see the Rummage Sale Flyer.
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.
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2025 ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. outside in the front yard of the clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville. 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 bargains!
Sat. April 19, 2025 – 2025 Historic Home Tour
Step Inside Placerville’s Past: 2025 Historic Home Tour Unveils Bedford-Clay Street Treasures
Unlock the doors to history and experience the captivating charm of Placerville’s Victorian era at the 2025 Historic Home Tour, presented by the El Dorado County Historical Society (EDCHS). On Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, immerse yourself in the storied homes of the Bedford Avenue-Clay Street Historic District, where architectural marvels and tales of pioneering families come to life.
This self-guided tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the interiors of nine beautifully preserved properties, showcasing a diverse range of 19th and early 20th-century architectural styles. From the elegant Tudor-Revival and Queen Anne to the classic Dutch Colonial, Eastern Shingle, Pioneer-era Gothic Revival, and Art Deco, each property tells a unique story of Placerville’s rich heritage.
A few highlights of the tour include:
- The Fabled Placerville Shakespeare Club: Discover the history of this iconic local institution.
- The Home of Archibald Speer Bosquit: Explore the residence of the beloved El Dorado County Sheriff and co-founder of the predecessor to InterCounty Title Co.
- The Home of LuLu Weatherwax: Step into the world of Placerville’s celebrated 19th-century artist.
- The Clay Street Home of James Blair Jr.: Witness the legacy of the illustrious Blair lumber family and the childhood home of El Dorado County’s first Olympic gold medalist.
- The Plumado House: From gold stamp mill to architectural gem, marvel at an 1850s masonry home, which stands as a testament to our mining past.
Each home will feature detailed historical information about its origins and the families who lived there, with knowledgeable docents on hand to answer questions.
🎟️ Tickets: $30 General | $22.50 EDCHS Members – Click here to purchase tickets online
🎫 Spots are limited—reserve your place today!
Visit www.EDCHS.org or call (530) 626-0773 to secure your tickets.
Wed. Mar 26, 2025 – Annual Bridge Party
The community is invited to “Let’s Make a Deal”, the Placerville Shakespeare Club Annual Bridge Party! This day of brilliant bridge, fabulous food, and delightful door prizes welcomes men and women bridge players. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 26 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Play begins promptly at 10:00 A.M.
$50 a pair includes a morning snack, lunch, cash prizes as well as door prizes. Partners will play together the entire day. Applications must be received by March 18. Call Ruthie at (530) 919-6392 for more information.
Sun. Mar 16, 2025 – Author’s Day
On Sunday, March 16 the Placerville Shakespeare Club will present their 16th Annual “Authors’ Day” for the community. This event features author presentations, question & answer period, book sales, book signings, door prizes and light refreshments. Authors appearing:
- ML Hamilton – author of Mystery & Fantasy
- Rebecca Inch-Partridge – author of Paranormal/Mystery Thriller & Science Fantasy
- Tim Schooley – author of Historical Fiction
- Cheryl Stapp – author of California History
- Stephen Meadows (El Dorado County Poet Laureate) – Poetry.
The doors will open at noon with the program beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Avenue. Tickets are $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.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
The Placerville Shakespeare Club is celebrating Valentine’s Day by creating valentine cards. The homemade valentine cards will be donated to the El Dorado County Senior Services Home Delivered Meal Program to be included with the February 14 delivered meals.
The valentines are given as a reminder of the love and friendship in our community.