Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception at Petroglyphe Gallery

Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception at Petroglyphe Gallery

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 10, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family.  Have a photo taken with Santa at the Historic Hotel Leger and enjoy a Horse Drawn Hay Ride […]

Resort Services Open This Weekend at Bear Valley, No Trails Yet

Resort Services Open This Weekend at Bear Valley, No Trails Yet

Bear Valley, CA…While snow making is under way at Bear Valley Mountain, our operations team has evaluated the current natural snow base, along with weather outlook for the next 7 days and determined that we will not have the snow conditions required to be able to turn lifts or open trails this coming Saturday and […]

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Broll Mountain Vineyards Takes Center Stage With New Tasting Room in Murphys

Murphys, CA..The new, beautiful & elegant tasting room for Broll Mountain Vineyards in now open in the heart of Murphys’ tasting room row. Stop by and visit their new showcase for their wines. Broll Mountain Vineyards was born from a dream of producing the best wine in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Betty and Bill Broll […]

Symphony of the Sierra to Perform at Columbia College on December 17th

Symphony of the Sierra to Perform at Columbia College on December 17th

Columbia, CA…Columbia College will present its winter concert “Symphony of the Sierra” at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17th in the Dogwood Theatre. The wide-ranging repertoire promises to be a performance well worth hearing. According to orchestra conductor, Mic Harper, “The repertoire provides an eclectic exploration of works from the late 1890’s to 2014. Concert […]

Celebration of Mountain Ranch Town Tree & Christmas Parade is December 9th at Noon

Celebration of Mountain Ranch Town Tree & Christmas Parade is December 9th at Noon

Mountain Ranch, CA…The Tradition of Mountain Ranch Town Christmas. The tree was erected on November 26th by the faithful elves of Mountain Ranch, Jerry, Mel, Pete, Phil, Joe and others. Decorations were installed by local Ladies who volunteer every year. As best we can determine this is the 140th year of our town tree. This […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Mountain Melody Presents: “Winter Magic” Today in Mokelumne Hill

Mountain Melody Presents: “Winter Magic” Today in Mokelumne Hill

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus once again brings their signature vocal sound to an uplifting set of songs guaranteed to create “Winter Magic.” Many old favorites such as “The Winter Waltz” and “Winter Wonderland of Snow” will take you back in time for an old fashioned family Christmas. “Winter’s Waking” and “My Soul is […]

Dr. Smart’s Presentation from Independence Hall on November 30th

Dr. Smart’s Presentation from Independence Hall on November 30th

Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District addressed residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will decide between three options which include remaining with Dignity […]

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys Open House, December 1, 2017, 5-8 pm Presented by the Murphys Business Association

Murphys, CA…Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate the winter holidays. Chestnuts will be roasting, carolers will […]

Bear Valley Opening Day Update & A Movie with a Cause in Angels Camp

Bear Valley Opening Day Update & A Movie with a Cause in Angels Camp

Bear Valley, CA…Resort Services Open This Weekend, No Trails Yet. Our operations team has evaluated the current natural snow base, along with snowmaking conditions and weather outlook for next 4-5 day, and have determined that we will not have the snow conditions required to be able to turn lifts or open trails this coming Saturday […]

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Be Ready for Winter & Thank You for Shopping Locally at SNAC!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]

Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp

Celebrate the Season with a Local Tradition and a Holiday Classic: Studio 4 Dance Theater’s “The Nutcracker,” December 14-16, 2017 in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…It’s beginning to look a lot like… Nutcracker! Studio 4 Dance Theater will present the ninth annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” ballet, December 14-16, 2017 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Reserved seats for this acclaimed annual production are available for lower-priced advance purchase beginning November 9, 2017 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – November 27, 2017 through December 4, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – November 27, 2017 through December 4, 2017

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy the weekend activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! November 28, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Mineral and music by Laquitta Andrews from 4-8pm. Call […]

Save 25% – 50% at The 7th Annual Parade Sale Tonight at Firefall Jewelers in Angels Camp

Save 25% – 50% at The 7th Annual Parade Sale Tonight at Firefall Jewelers in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Save 25% – 50% at The 7th Annual Parade Sale Tonight at Firefall Jewelers in Angels Camp. The store is filled to the brim with everything you need to put a smile on your loved one’s faces all year long. Our 7th Annual Parade Sale is November 25th from 4pm – 8pm at […]

It’s Winterfest Weekend as Bear Valley Comes Alive for the 2017/18 Season

It’s Winterfest Weekend as Bear Valley Comes Alive for the 2017/18 Season

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Mountain Open for Food, Drinks, Retail, Repair and Guest Services. The slopes need a little more help from Mother Nature so we will not be opening lifts this weekend, however, there will be lots of fun to have on and off the mountain.   Come for breakfast or lunch at the Ebbetts Grill on […]

Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot Celebrates Eleven Years of Fun, Friends, Family and Fitness

Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot Celebrates Eleven Years of Fun, Friends, Family and Fitness

Murphys, CA – More than 1,000 people will spend Thanksgiving morning getting some exercise and giving back to their community at the 11th Annual Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot. The event is held at Murphys Park, behind Main Street in downtown Murphys, CA. Brian Klassen and his daughters, Sally and Riley, put on this unofficial, family-oriented […]

Looking Over the President’s Shoulder at MCT December 1-17th

Looking Over the President’s Shoulder at MCT December 1-17th

Murphys, CA…Looking Over the President’s Shoulder is a one-man play based on the real-life experiences of Alonzo Fields, Chief Butler in the White House for 21 years. Entertaining and educational, Looking Over the President’s Shoulder will appeal to audience members of all ages. From his unique insider’s perspective, Fields recalls his service to four American […]

The 2017 Avery Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday November 24th

The 2017 Avery Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday November 24th

Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, November 24, 2017 begins at 5:30 pm with refreshments and caroling (cookies and coffee/hot chocolate) please help out by bringing cookies/goodies to share with your friends and neighbors. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:00 pm with the lighting of the tree shortly thereafter. Santa Claus will make an […]

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Now Open …The Rhone Room at Lavender Ridge

Murphys, CA…Enjoy extraordinary library wines with artisan cheese plates for two. Sit-down flight style tasting of the best selections from the Lavender Ridge Cellar. Through the big iron door in the back. Reservations recommended. Large Party Reservations Parties of 7 or more, must make reservations for Saturday tasting in advance. Reservations are secured with an […]

Angels Camp Rings in the Holidays with Silver Bells

Angels Camp Rings in the Holidays with Silver Bells

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association presents the grand kick-off to local holiday celebrations on Saturday, Nov. 25 with the sixth annual Christmas of Angels Open House and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. and the 27th annual Parade of Lights beginning at 5 p.m. in historic downtown Angels Camp, rain or shine. […]

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

The “Mokelumne Express” Towers Are In For Bear Valley’s New High Speed Six Chair Lift!

Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]

The 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern at Moaning Cave

The 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern at Moaning Cave

Vallecito, CA…Reserve your space soon- tickets go fast! Our 8th Annual Caroling in the Cavern Concert at Moaning Cavern is Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 6:30pm (check-in begins at 6pm) featuring the talented local choir Jazz@8 from Summerville High School. Beautifully arranged carols sung a cappella in multi-part-harmony come to life in this spectacular environment […]