What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – June 27 through July 4, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – June 27 through July 4, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys!  Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]

Sickness Unto Death Part VII: Health Care — Right or Responsibility? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death Part VII: Health Care — Right or Responsibility? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…The United States Declaration of Independence declares “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Without good health, where is the possibility for the pursuit of happiness? […]

The 2017 Ironstone Independence Day Celebration!!

The 2017 Ironstone Independence Day Celebration!!

Murphys, CA…Independence Day Celebration is back! Gather your family and friends for: – Fireworks – Food + Wine + Beer – Bouncy House – Rock Climbing Wall – Fire Jugglers – Face Painting – Live Entertainment from Risky Biscuits, JankTones and our headliner: Jill and the Giants Admission: Adults: $15 Children (6-12): $10 Children Under […]

“Flight Night” at Tanner Vineyards Saturdays, June 24 – September 2

“Flight Night” at Tanner Vineyards Saturdays, June 24 – September 2

Murphys, CA…Saturday evenings from 6-8PM, kick back in downtown Murphys and enjoy Flight Night with Tanner Vineyards. Every week a new and special combination of Tanner family wines are offered in different flights, wines by the glass and by the bottle. Weekly flights may include selections from Tanner library wines or a “vertical” of outstanding […]

VA Health Van Clinics at Foothill Village, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm

VA Health Van Clinics at Foothill Village, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm

Angels Camp, CA…VA Health Van Clinics, June 29th, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm. Foothill Village 1400 Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, CA, 95222. VA Medical Provider, No Appointment Necessary. Local Agencies Represented: Calaveras County Mental Health Provider VA Health Care Enrollment Calaveras County Veterans Services Office Calaveras Transit Common Ground Senior Services Area 12/HICAP […]

Hernia Hill Half Marathon Turns 30: A Mid Sierra 4th of July weekend tradition celebrate 30 years

Hernia Hill Half Marathon Turns 30: A Mid Sierra 4th of July weekend tradition celebrate 30 years

Vallecito, CA…For those who like their half marathons with plenty of scenery, AND elevation (not to mention some outstanding wine tasting afterwards), be sure to put Sunday July 2 down on your calendar for the 30th annual Hernia Hill Half Marathon at Twisted Oak Winery. Produced by On Your Mark Events, this exciting race, as […]

The 2017 Summer Hill Top Concert Series at Brice Station Continues Tonight With Bob Eisenman Jazz Trio & Now You Hazz Jazz.

The 2017 Summer Hill Top Concert Series at Brice Station Continues Tonight With Bob Eisenman Jazz Trio & Now You Hazz Jazz.

Murphys, CA…June 24, 2017 – Doors open at 5:30pm & Music 7:00PM – 10:00PM with Bob Eisenman Jazz Trio & Now You Hazz Jazz. About The Bob Eisenman Trio… “With a wide range of jazz styles including Jazz Standards, Straight Ahead Jazz, Blues, Ballads, and Latin Jazz, the trio performs tunes from beautiful ballads to […]

Don’t Miss Jason Mraz at Ironstone On June 25th

Don’t Miss Jason Mraz at Ironstone On June 25th

California-based singer/songwriter Jason Mraz makes laid-back, melodic pop with stylistic nods toward folk, jam band music, hip-hop, and soft rock. Since coming to the public’s attention with his 2002 hit single “The Remedy (Don’t Worry)”, Mraz has proven himself to be a reliable pop craftsman whose crowd-pleasing melodies can encompass both cheeky humor and earnest […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through June 27th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through June 27th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Music in the Parks: Juni Fisher June 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brice Station Vineyards

Music in the Parks: Juni Fisher June 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brice Station Vineyards

Murphys, CA…Juni Fisher is an inveterate story teller and a singer of songs that will pull at your heart, tickle your funny bone, and introduce you to a cast of characters you’ll love.  Sodbusters, cowboys and cowgirls, sideshow attractions, horses, pigs, chickens, and cows all come to life with Juni’s recounting of heartbreak, foolishness, cunning, […]

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!

Arnold, CA…We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold’s Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!! Stand tall on the water aboard the Mirage […]

Bret Harte Board Honors Parent & Community Volunteers

Bret Harte Board Honors Parent & Community Volunteers

Angels Camp, CA…On Monday, June 19, Bret Harte Union High School District Governing Board member Gail Bunge, presented the tenth annual Parent/Community Volunteer Awards at the district board meeting. This year’s winners were Shawn Westberg of Copperopolis and Joan and George Loomis of Angels Camp. Westberg was honored for his years of work with FFA […]

Heat Advisory Through Thursday…Our Advice…Head For The Hills or Lakes!

Heat Advisory Through Thursday…Our Advice…Head For The Hills or Lakes!

Arnold, CA…Summer’s first prolonged heatwave is underway through Thursday evening. Natures air conditioner is working at higher elevations as Bear Valley’s, Lake Aline & Pinecrest temps could be up to 26 degrees cooler than Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Valley Springs or Sonora. Arnold & Twain Harte will roll in 10 – 16 degrees cooler. Tonight, Clear. […]

Sickness Unto Death Part VI: Free Market Health Care that Isn’t Free ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death Part VI: Free Market Health Care that Isn’t Free ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…If you draw a graph of the American health care system, it looks like a home-stitched quilt made by someone that cannot see. Nothing fits together — not the colors, the design, or the function. There are a lot of reasons for this picture, but how we fund health care is the single biggest […]

Celebrate Father’s Day & Discounts At Milliaire Winery!

Celebrate Father’s Day & Discounts At Milliaire Winery!

Murphys, CA…Celebrate Father’s Day & Discounts At Milliaire Winery! Milliaire Winery is a small family-owned winery founded by Liz and Steve Millier in 1983 in the cellar of their former home in Murphys CA. In 1990, the winery moved to an old Flying A gas station on Main Street in Murphys. The whole building was […]

Get Your Tickets Now For John Mellencamp on Saturday or The Moody Blues on Sunday!

Get Your Tickets Now For John Mellencamp on Saturday or The Moody Blues on Sunday!

Murphys, CA…The Ironstone Amptheatre Concert Series rolls on into their big second weekend with John Mellencamp on Saturday night and The Moody Blues on Sunday. Following the seventh and final installment of his hugely-successful Plain Spoken Tour, JOHN MELLENCAMP will set out once again this Summer for 22 stops across North America for his all-new […]

Shop SNAC For Father’s Day! Thanks for shopping local!

Shop SNAC For Father’s Day!  Thanks for shopping local!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Nothing is better than spending time with the littles and showing ’em the most important things in life. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day, SNAC can help! SNAC Sonora has technical backpacking & climbing gear. SNAC Murphys has quality Men’s footwear & apparel. Come to […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through June 20th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through June 20th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Celebrate Fete de la Fleur At Milliaire On June 17th!

Celebrate Fete de la Fleur At Milliaire On June 17th!

Murphys, CA…Celebrate the Summer Solstice and flowering of the grapevines with Milliaire! Enjoy an afternoon on their Creekside Patio with live music by Jerry McKay and delicious Yakitori barbecue by Murphys newest business, Rocky’s Artisanal Food On the Go! For $10 enjoy a glass of wine and keep the glass, refills for only $7! Milliaire […]

Milliaire’s Locals’ Night series is back! Join Them on June 14th

Milliaire’s Locals’ Night series is back!  Join Them on June 14th

Murphys, CA…Milliaire’s Locals’ Night series is back! Join them on Wednesday, June 14th for live music by Jill Warren, half price on select wines, food by La Esperanza Taco truck, and a special artist showcase featuring mosaic artist, Robin Modlin! Milliaire Winery is a small family-owned winery founded by Liz and Steve Millier in 1983 […]

A Sold Out Toby Keith Concert Opens 2017 Ironstone Concert Series

A Sold Out Toby Keith Concert Opens 2017 Ironstone Concert Series

Murphys, CA…The 2017 Ironstone Amphitheatre Concert Series opened up on Friday night with a great, sold out show.  Toby Keith brought his seemingly endless list of country hits to the appreciative crowd.  With over 40 million albums sold   A bit more about Mr Keith…. About Toby Keith The familiar maxim of the triple threat […]

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Front Country Saturday, June 24th, 2017

Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Front Country Saturday, June 24th, 2017

Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the next concert of our 2017 Twisted Folk Concert Series – Front Country. “What can you say about a band who says their influences include ‘Bill Monroe, Paul Simon, Prince, and King Crimson?’” said winery owner Jeff Stai. “This is a band that isn’t afraid to bring […]

Darlene Dooley Wood 1936 – 2017

Darlene Dooley Wood 1936 – 2017

Murphys, CA…Darlene Dooley Wood, affectionately referred to as “Dar” by her beloved husband Hugh, passed away on May 11th, 2017.  Darlene was born in Santa Barbara, CA on July 5, 1936.  Educated in the public school system and at the University of California Berkeley, Darlene was passionate about learning, philosophy, English and later she was […]

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room Featuring Artist Dave Christian

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room Featuring Artist Dave Christian

Artist Reception at Hovey Tasting Room – Hovey Winery is excited to welcome Calaveras County native Dave Christian to the Hovey Tasting Room in June and July. Dave’s prints share his love of nature, travel, geography, and history. Dave creates travel prints with a nostalgic feel of iconic places here in the foothills and beyond. […]