From Friday, October 27 2006 - 9:00am To Saturday, October 28 2006 - 4:00pm Each week
The Placerville Shakespeare Club is holding its annual rummage sale. Check out the "made for winter" sweaters, heavy jackets, wool slacks,suits,winter dresses, boots & other winter articles. There will be summer clothing too. Be there early to findyour special treasure. Oct. 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Oct 28 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville For more information contact: Nancy Stephens (530) 295-1867
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