Earth Day Celebration 2008 The Earth Day celebration has become a tradition for the Green Party of El Dorado County. Music by local bands, local crafts, face painting, food, drinks and other items for sale. Bring lawn blankets or low-back chars. No dogs please. Crafters needed 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. El Dorado County Public Library Lawn, 345 Fairlane, Placerville Free For more information contact: Linda (530) 620-4364
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than $1.50 a barrel on Wednesday after Iran tested long- and medium-range missiles, but crude remained far from its recent record highs, boosting global equities.
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