#Elk Grove, CA -- McConnell Estates Winery, 10686 W. Stockton Boulevard, 95757, hosts the "Winemaker's Dinner" on Saturday, August 27, kicking off with a stroll through the luscious garden at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers prepared by Chef Chris Jackson paired with McConnell wines!

Individual tickets and Reserved Table Sponsorships are available through the Sacramento Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education. This "Winemaker's Dinner" celebrates the bounty of Sacramento farmers, ranchers and the Wackman "Family" Ranch wines while raising funds for agricultural scholarships and education.

Sacramento Self-Help Housing, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness in our region, is proud to announce the 14th Annual “Let Them Eat Cake” event in celebration of Bastille Day at The Grand Ballroom (1215 J Street in Sacramento) on Thursday evening, July 14, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisor’s Office and longtime board member Patrick Kennedy, Supervisor, District 2, guests will indulge in a fun Bastille Day celebration showcasing outstanding local cuisine, wines and beverages, cake tasting, upbeat music and more. Guests will enjoy listening to the sounds of the multi-talented musician Gabe Dixon and music by popular local DJ Roderick Mar Carpio (from Le Twist) along with bidding on artwork created by some of the region’s most talented artists.

ROCKLIN – To some people, it’s just beer. But to aficionados, it’s a special brew carefully created with a view toward crafting a unique and pleasing taste.

The South Placer Rotary Club will host the eighth annual Rocklin Brewfest on Saturday, June 4 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. The community event will feature live music, great food and samplings from more than 30 microbrews and various wineries.

This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the South Placer Rotary Club, one of leading charitable organizations in the region. Last year’s event drew approximately 1,850 people and raised more than $52,000 for various charitable contributions. Rocklin Brewfest runs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.