Free dentistry clinic offered by Dr. Tim Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1919 Vista Del Lago Drive, Suite 11, Valley Springs. Dr. Park is supporting the community by doing free cleanings, fillings or extractions, one procedure per family, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, July 23, to Sunday, Aug. 1

California State Fair, Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. Visit www.bigfun.org for more information.

Saturday, July 24

Valley Springs Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Terrace Plaza, 1906 Vista Del Lago Drive. A wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, olive oil and local honey, fresh foods, live music and entertainment, and wonderful home made crafts will be available. For more information, contact Sarah at (209) 365-3158.

Calaveras Humane Society animal adoption, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Farmers Market, The Terrace, State Route 26 and Vista Del Lago, Valley Springs.

Valley Springs Town Meeting on the Community Plan update, 9 a.m. to noon for review, noon to 2 p.m. public meeting, Jenny Lind Memorial Park Pavilion, west end of Daphne Street.

Master Gardeners Open Garden Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. “Pests and Bugs – The Good, Bad and the Ugly” is the featured topic for the day.

Monday, July 26

In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee meeting, 10 a.m., CalWorks Black Oak Room, 509 E. St. Charles, San Andreas.

Tuesday, July 27

Valley Springs Community Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Valley Springs Sports & Health Center, 145 Mangili Road. Walk-ins welcome and childcare is available. For more information, call BloodSource at 1-800-995-4420 x60039. Bring a photo ID and eat and drink plenty of fluids.

Weight Watchers Open House and “Success Stories Live,” 5 to 7 p.m., Valley Springs Fitness Center, 145 Mangili Road. Check your BMI chart, find out what Weight Watchers is all about, free product samples and door prizes.

Wednesday, July 28

Quilts of Honor workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Belmont Family Quilts, 6516 Stabulis Road, Rancho Calaveras. Participants help make quilts of gratitude for the country’s wounded warriors as well as those with non-physical injuries and veterans. All levels of sewing knowledge are welcomed and lunch will be provided. For more information, call 772-2686.

Quilts of Valor workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Quilters Basement, 7853 Zinfandel Ave., Valley Springs. Make quilts for the nation’s wounded servicemen and women. Bring a lunch. Call Lois at 786-4200 for more information.

Common Ground Senior Services Lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Old Burson Fire House, 3624 N. Burson Road, Burson. For senior citizens 60 and older. Lunch is a $4 donation. For more information, call (209) 223-3015.

Low-cost rabies and license clinic, 6 p.m., Valley Springs Feed and Pet Supply, 10 Main St., Valley Springs. The cost is $6 for the rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are $12 if spayed or neutered and $25 if not.

Thursday, July 29

Story Time, 3 p.m., Valley Springs Branch Library, 240 Pine St. Children from infants to 5 years old and their older siblings are invited to hear professional storyteller Lyn Heerema. There will also be music, singing and crafts.

Thursday, July 29, to Sunday, Aug. 1

Amador County Fair, 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth.

Friday, July 30, to Monday, Aug. 30

“Out of the Sea” exhibit at Gallery Calaveras, 22 Main St., San Andreas. The gallery operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday, July 31

Calaveras Arts Council’s annual Cajun fundraiser featuring Tom Rigney and Flambeau, 5 to 9 p.m., Pioneer Hotel, Sheep Ranch. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $50 per person before July 1 and $60 after. Call the Arts Council at (209) 754-1774 to order by credit card, or send a self-addressed stamped envelop with a check made payable to CCAC and mail to P.O. Box 250, San Andreas, CA 95249.

Friday, July 30, to Sunday, Aug. 15

Bear Valley Music Festival. For more information, visit the festival website at bearvalleymusic.org or call (800) 458-1618.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

Quilters & Friends, a gathering of quilters and neighbors, will make pillowcases to donate to children with cancer, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Quilters Basement, 7853 Zinfandel Ave., Valley Springs. Call Lois at 786-4200 for more information.

Wallace/Burson Association meeting, 7 p.m., Rosetti’s, 7670 State Route 12, Wallace.

Saturday, Aug. 7

“Dancing with the Sierra Stars” auditions, 9:30 a.m. Interested amateur dancers over 21 years old can call Peggy Lucas at (209) 754-2624, or Nicki Stevens at (209) 754-2603 for more information and to secure an audition time slot.

Reception for Valley Springs artist George Dillon, 2 to 4 p.m., Gallery 10, 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek. Dillon’s artwork will be on display in the gallery through the month of August. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Mondays.

Tuesday, Aug. 10

Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs.

Loose Threads Quilt Guild of Valley Springs, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St. There is a planned activity and time to socialize. Call 772-2462 for information, or email info@loosethreadsquiltguild.com. All guests are welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 12

Friday, Aug. 13

"The Secret Garden," an elegant garden party to help Calaveras libraries, 6 to 10 p.m., Tessa Bella Gardens, 374 St. Charles St., San Andreas. The event will feature music by "Over the Edge" and “Biscuits and Honey." Tickets are $25 per person and feature a tri-tip dinner. For more information and tickets, call any county library, or the Calaveras Arts Council at 754-1774, or Shirley at 754-5816, or 754-1471.

Saturday, Aug. 14

Sixth annual Hoedown for Habitat, 5 to 9 p.m., Murphys Park. Includes live music byThe Fiddle Gang and Passin Thru, no host bar, dinner and a silent auction. Adult tickets are $20 in advance, $5 for children 6 to 12. Visit www.habitatcalaveras.org, or call 754-5331, or 772-3456. All proceeds go toward habitat’s endeavor to bring affordable housing to Calaveras County.

“On Your Feet!” – a new worship service this summer, 7 to 9 p.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St., Rancho Calaveras. Two Christian bands will be playing along with an uplifting message.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

Quilters & Friends, a gathering of quilters and neighbors, will make knitted, crochet or fabric hats to be donated to children with cancer and going through chemotherapy, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Quilters Basement, 7853 Zinfandel Ave., Valley Springs. Call Lois at 786-4200 for more information.

Friday, Aug. 20

Cruzers’ Car Night, 6 to 9 p.m., The Terrace, 1906 Vista Del Lago Drive

Saturday, Aug. 21

Calaveras Humane Society Café presents the fifth annual Wine and Art Festival, 2 to 8 p.m., Cedar Center, Arnold. Music will be provided by Tour Guides and Cantamos. There is no entrance charge. For more information, visit www.calaverashumane.org, or call (209) 736-1615.

Thursday, Aug. 26

Foothill Classics Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. weather permitting, Pizza Factory, La Contenta Shopping Center, Highway 26. For muscle cars, street rods, custom or special interest. Music from the 50’s and 60’s. Call Jim Leroy at (209) 754-4109, or Lee Hieber at (209) 772-3704 for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 9

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs.

Thursday, Sept. 23

If your upcoming area event is not listed here, send information to nick@valleyspringsnews.com or fax it to (209) 772-2244.