Tickets on Sale Now for Popular Holiday Production of “The Nutcracker”

Tickets on Sale Now for Popular Holiday Production of “The Nutcracker”

Angels Camp, CA…Tickets are now available for Studio 4 Dance Theater’s popular holiday production of The Nutcracker ballet, December 17-19, 2015 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Tickets can be purchased at www.studio4dancetheater.com or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Advance purchase allows Nutcracker fans to secure their favorite seats and guarantees they won’t be disappointed […]

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Don’t Miss Holiday At The Square On November 28th

Copperopolis, CA…Join us for a Fabulous Day! Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square on Saturday, November 28th, 11-7pm!! Our shops will be having wonderful Holiday SALES! Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and craft vendors! Yummy food! Old Fashioned Carriage Rides with Santa! Get your fresh Christmas Tree at our new Tree lot, Frost Tree The Snowman […]

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

What’s Happening In Murphys Through November 26th

Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week November 16 through November 26, 2015. Local’s Days at Zucca Mountain Vineyards – Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday for 10% off wine purchases for residents in Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Amador counties. Thank you for your continued support for the last 15 years and we hope to see […]

Patrice Pike & Guitarist Wayne Sutton Return To The Black Bart Tonight

Patrice Pike & Guitarist Wayne Sutton Return To The Black Bart Tonight

Murphys, CA…Award-winning Austin singer/songwriter Patrice Pike and stellar guitarist Wayne Sutton return to the Bart for only the second time since recording the highly regarded “Live at the Brushwood Lounge” here back in 2003. One of our favorites, Michael McNevin, opens the show. Advance tickets available in Murphys at Sustenance, in Angels at Aeolian Harp, […]

Spectre Review: Ghosts of Agents Past ~ By Brett Bunge (Spoiler Alert)

Spectre Review: Ghosts of Agents Past ~ By Brett Bunge (Spoiler Alert)

Hollywood, CA…“The dead are alive,” declares the opening title card (a first in the franchise), for Spectre. It’s a running theme throughout the twenty-fourth official James Bond film, over which the shadow of Bond’s legacy looms large. More so than any of the previous films, particularly in the Daniel Craig era, this new story tries […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 13 to November 21

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – November 13 to November 21

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”    The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville November 13 – November 21 Ongoing […]

Angels Prepares For Annual Open House and Christmas Parade

Angels Prepares For Annual Open House and Christmas Parade

Angels Camp – Nov. 4, 2015 –The Angels Camp Business Association presents the grand kick-off to local holiday celebrations Saturday, Nov. 28 with the fourth annual Christmas of Angels Open House and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. and the 25th annual Holiday Parade beginning at 5 p.m. in historic downtown Angels Camp, rain […]

Sheriff Volunteers Help At Veteran’s Day Parade

Sheriff Volunteers Help At Veteran’s Day Parade

Copperopolis, CA…Under the coordination of Acting Sgt. Ed Evans, Lt. Ed Anderson, Sgt. Ralph Carlascio, Sgt. Aurora Weatherby, David Aguilar, Louis Chiu, Kathy Martin, Ron Parker and Rudy Silberbauer of the Calaveras County Sheriff Volunteer Unit provided traffic control at the Veteran’s Day Parade in Copperopolis Wednesday. The Parade was well attended by local residents […]

Bear Valley Opening Day Scheduled for Saturday, November 28

Bear Valley Opening Day Scheduled for Saturday, November 28

Bear Valley, CA…Recent storms have provided an ideal snow base for Bear Valley to kick off the 2015‐16 winter season Saturday, November 28. Lifts will start turning at 9 a.m. and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an entire weekend of skiing, snowboarding and family activities. The most recent weather system brought more than 12 inches to Bear Valley, totaling more than 25 inches for the season. Additional snow making on the mountain covering 100 acres of terrain has started and another expected weather system will have the destination in terrific condition for opening day. “We’ve been out packing snow throughout the mountain to ensure great coverage and a solid base.  Meanwhile temperatures have become great for snow  making,” said Mattly Trent, Director of Guest Safety for Bear Valley. “Winter has been shaping up nicely here in Bear Valley and we’re excited about opening over Thanksgiving weekend.” Winterfest at Bear Valley kicks off Thursday, November 26 with a Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by Bear Valley Executive Chef Bob Mason.  The weekend will continue with a brand new backcountry film on Friday. November 27.  The weekend includes live music, a bonfire, open house events and great deals at Reba […]

Skyline Bear Valley Promotes Andrea Young To General Manager Of Resort Operations

Skyline Bear Valley Promotes Andrea Young To General Manager Of Resort Operations

Bear Valley, CA…Skyline Bear Valley today announced that Andrea Young has been appointed general manager. The change in management comes as Skyline prepares for the advent of the 2015 ‐ 16 season, projected to open the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2015. As the new general manager Young brings a vast array of ski industry experience that spans 25 years across all aspect of mountain operation including resort  management, human resources, guest services, marketing, risk management, administration, hotel operations, and food and beverage… “I am thrilled by the opportunity to apply my years of ski industry experience and intimate knowledge of Bear Valley  to the […]

Help Build The White Pines Skate Park for Gabriel Goszulak (April 8th, 1999-October 19th, 2015)

Help Build The White Pines Skate Park for Gabriel Goszulak (April 8th, 1999-October 19th, 2015)

Arnold, CA…A caring young man had a vision of there being a skate park made in his struggling small town of Arnold, CA where kids could have a safe place to play and be active. My son, Gabriel “Goose” Goszualk had a vision and a plan. He had already started designing the skate park himself […]

Two New Businesses Coming to Copperopolis Town Square Aly’s Attic, The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar to Open November 28

Two New Businesses Coming to Copperopolis Town Square   Aly’s Attic, The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar to Open November 28

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – is set to welcome Aly’s Attic and The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar as its newest tenants. Both will open for business on November 28, the same day as the “Old Fashioned Holiday at The Square,” a fun-filled, all-day event […]

Soroptimists Bring Fairytale Enchantment to Beloved Holiday Event

Soroptimists Bring Fairytale Enchantment to Beloved Holiday Event

Angels Camp, CA…For the past seventeen years, Soroptimists of Calaveras County have provided local children of all ages with a magical way to kick off the holiday season. The annual Teddy Bear Tea complete with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, ballerinas and dancing teddy bears has delighted generations. This year’s event promises to continue the […]

Trick Or Treat Street Becomes Halloween Destination In Copperopolis

Trick Or Treat Street Becomes Halloween Destination In Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA…Many of our communities have their favorite neighborhoods for our young trick or treaters. Murphys has Rocky Hill, Angels Camp has Angel Oaks and in Copperopolis the Copperopolis Town Square is becoming the destination stop. They block the roads and businesses and local community groups provide the treats. That with Live Music by The […]

The Calaveras Redskins Hold Their Last Redskins Homecoming Rally

The Calaveras Redskins Hold Their Last Redskins Homecoming Rally

San Andreas, CA….Depending on how the district implements the new law forcing them to change their Redskins mascot. Last Friday’s Downtown Rally may have been the last Redskins Downtown Rally. If the mascot changes are needed or if it is just another instance of political correctness run amok time will tell. For the generations of […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 30 to November 7

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 30 to November 7

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”       The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 30 – November […]

Calaveras Community Band’s November 1st Concert To Benefit Firefighters

Calaveras Community Band’s November 1st Concert To Benefit Firefighters

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Band’s Fall Concert, that has become a Motherlode tradition, will take on added significance when it is presented on Sunday, November 1, 3 p.m. in the Dr. Elliot A. Smart Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. All monies raised will be donated to the Central […]

Tricks, Treats, Fun, Food & More At Copperopolis Town Square’s Annual Trick Or Treat Street

Tricks, Treats, Fun, Food & More At Copperopolis Town Square’s Annual Trick Or Treat Street

Copperopolis, CA…Are Your Ready for Our Annual Trick or Treat Street?!!! Come on Out on Saturday, October 31st from 4:30-8pm for a great fun-filled event!! Trick or Treating, Costume Contests, free Bounce House and Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course and Much More! This year we have added some exciting things for your enjoyment!! Old Skool Pizza-Pie […]

Phoenix Festival Announces Raffles Prizes; Signed Guitar, Concert Tickets

Phoenix Festival Announces Raffles Prizes; Signed Guitar, Concert Tickets

Murphy, CA…Monday, October 26 2015 – Richter Entertainment Group has donated 3 sets of season tickets to the 2016 Ironstone Concert Series, as well as a guitar signed by Daryl Hall & John Oates to be raffled at The Phoenix Festival on Sunday, November 1 at Ironstone Amphitheatre. 1st Prize: Lawn Ticket Package #1 – […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 23 to October 31

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 23 to October 31

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”         The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 23 – […]

Make Plans To Attend & Participate In “The Phoenix Festival” A Butte Fire Benefit

Make Plans To Attend & Participate In “The Phoenix Festival” A Butte Fire Benefit

Murphys,CA…We are still seeking vendors for The Phoenix Festival – A Butte Fire Benefit at Ironstone Vineyards! If you are interested in being a vendor please email to request vendor information: buttefirebenefit@gmail.com All proceeds from this event (guest entry fee, vendor fee, etc.) will go to The Calaveras Community Foundations Disaster Relief Fund! **This is […]

Make Plans To Attend Trick Or Treat Street At Copperopolis Town Square

Make Plans To Attend Trick Or Treat Street At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…If you are interested in having a table and passing out candy at our Annual community event, Trick or Treat Street, on October 31st, 4:30-8pm, please email Kim at khamilton@castlecooke.com to sign up! Thanks!! Copperopolis Town Square shops and restaurants will all be open, with many serving beer and wine. For more information, please […]

Bret Harte Homecoming Game 2015 Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Homecoming Game 2015 Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Big Bret Harte 2015 Homecoming Game was on Friday Night. It was a competitive game and the Bullfrogs had a chance to put another game in the win column until late in the game when Amador pulled away. We would like to thank local Century 21, Sierra Properties Realtor Jeff Rasmussen for […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 16 to October 24

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 16 to October 24

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 16 – October 24 Ongoing […]

2015 Has Been Another Award Winning Year For Calaveras Wines!

2015 Has Been Another Award Winning Year For Calaveras Wines!

Murphys, CA…You can literally do wine country on foot in Calaveras. With more than 30 wineries and nearly 20 of them with tasting rooms within walking distance from one another along Murphys’ Historic Main Street, it’s easy to enjoy a fun day of wine tasting. But don’t miss the chance to hop in your car […]

Dinosaur Day October 17th At Murphys Volunteer Library

Dinosaur Day October 17th At Murphys Volunteer Library

Murphys, CA…Come to Murphys Volunteer Library Dinosaur Day on October 17th from 1 – 3pm. It will be fun for the kids with Food, Games, Arts & Crafts! The nonprofit Murphys Volunteer Library Inc continuously works to promote and improve programs and the offerings of the Murphy Library. Murphys Volunteer Library, built by Murphys community […]

Arnold Library Says Thank You…Again

Arnold Library Says Thank You…Again

Arnold, CA…The staff, volunteers, and Friends of the Library want to say thank you to attendees, our donors and sponsors, the Loyal Order of the Moose, Women of the Moose and the following individuals and Arnold area merchants for another successful library fundraiser held at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Saturday, September 26, 2015. Because […]