Events

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta has published its March community update, and the community nonprofit organization has a special offer if you invite friends to join you in membership. Check out the update. You can learn about the ETC season of summer shows at ranchomurieta.com/etc. Read more » about March's ETC update has a special offer

One of the charms of Rancho Murieta is that it’s a quiet place, with a small number of large events handled well every year. Now, some Murietans are looking to increase the number of events, and starting very soon. Read more » Read more » about Suddenly, RM's calendar is filling up

The Amgen Tour went by on Latrobe Road in 2015. (File photo)

The Amgen Tour of California will return to our area in May, when the bicycle race passes through Rancho Murieta on Jackson Road, the event announced Thursday. In past years, the event has meant minor traffic disruptions. Read more » Read more » about Amgen bike tour returns to area in May

The first announced event at the Murieta Inn and Spa is a May 19 all-day music event – with jazz, country, rock and blues – to benefit the Sacramento chapter of Guitars for Vets, a nonprofit organization that helps vets struggling with physical and emotional problems. Read more » Read more » about First entertainment event announced at hotel

→ Photo gallery: 42 shots from the Crab Feed

There were pounds and pounds of crab at the very popular Kiwanis Crab Feed, held Saturday night at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. In addition to the crustaceans, there was music, silent auctions and tables full of friendly Murietans – like Bill Gengler and April Mattice, who can be seen by clicking the "Read more >>." Serving was handled by the Kiwanis' Key Club high-schoolers. The annual event benefits the community work done by the Kiwanis. (Click photos for larger images.) Read more » Read more » about Getting together to smile and get crabby

A workshop in Japanese flower arranging will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Rancho Murieta Association Building. Two instructors from the Sacramento chapter of Ikebana will instruct.  All materials are provided. The cost is $35, check or cash. Contact Ellison Cowles, ecowles2@gmail.com or 549-0379. This workshop is provided under the auspices of the River Valley Garden Club. Read more » about Workshop Monday on flower arranging

The Men’s Golf Club presents comic Jorge Marroquin Friday evening Jan. 19 at the club. Marroquin has made a number of TV appearances, on TBS, Showtime, MTV and many others. There’s a no-host bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. Call Cheryl Roberts, (916) 354-3416, for reservations. Tickets for dinner and the show are $50. Read more » about Country Club comedy show Jan. 19

On a chilly, rainy January day, what could be better than imagining yourself at Lake Clementia Amphitheater on a summer evening? The sun is shining, it’s 88 degrees, the lake is beautiful, and hundreds of happy neighbors are chatting on blankets, getting ready for a great show. Got that picture? Well, start making plans – here’s ETC’s schedule for summer 2018. There's music for almost everyone. Read more » Read more » about Here's ETC's 2018 season at Lake Clementia

Christmas music and classical music from around the world will be offered 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Country Club. The concert will feature soprano Marielle Petricevich, violoncellist Biljana Bojovic and guests mezzo-soprano Tanja Obrenovic and pianist Maja Rajcic. Tickets, $20, will be available by cash or check at the door. To reserve seats, call or text Mary Zellem at (408) 460-5581. Beverages will be available at a no-host bar. Read more » about Classical and holiday concert Friday

→ Photo gallery: 25 photos of Santa and people at the brunch

An elegant brunch and the chance to visit with Santa made for family memories and photos at the Country Club Sunday. Melody Deleon, 4, and her grandmother, Caryn Ribbs, were among the many families who visited buffet tables offering everything from custom-made omelets to frosted Christmas cookies before heading to a brightly decorated North Pole outpost to see Santa Claus. (Click photo for larger image.) Read more » about A holiday brunch and a chance to meet Santa