Jun.17 Ridin for Hospice Poker Run
3rd Annual Poker Run through the Historic Gold Country and Crystal Basin Area to benefit Snowline Hospice. T-Shirt, ride pin, BBQ, live music and raffle. Proceeds benefit compassionate end of life care. 8:00 a.m.to 9:00 a.m. Registration at 455 Placerville Drive Snowline Hospice Placerville Thrift, 455 Placerville Drive, Placerville, Ca $25.00 pre-registration by June 1st, $30 day of event For more information contact: Karen Thomas (530) 621-7820
Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms and forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people.
In Australia, the world's driest inhabited continent, there is simply not enough water to go around. So farmers there rely on a unique trading system to make the most of every drop.