2008 El Dorado Rod & Gun Club Annual Banquet Fundraising Dinner and Auction. Live and silent auctions, special drawings including limited edition firearms, other guns, custom knives, art prints and much more.Cocktails start at 5:30pm -Dinner at 6:30 - Raffles and Auction at 7:30 Cold Springs Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive, Placerville Tickets are $25 per person, online purchasing is also avalailable, check the website for more details www.eldoradorodandgun.com For more information contact: (530) 672-3330
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