Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, tells his young son that he should only “punch someone when no one is looking.” It’s an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it’s time to strike. It also applies to the […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. […]

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

Copperopolis, CA…Come on out to our 1st Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday October 4th, 10-4pm! Peppermint Carriage Co. will be providing free Horse and Buggy rides around The Square! Photo ops for the entire family! Face Painting, Bounce House, Arts and Crafts for The Kids and Bob The Balloon Guy will be […]

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

West Point, CA…Hey everyone in Amador & Calaveras Counties, this Saturday is the 41st Lumberjack Days in West Point! Come join us for the day. The Butte Fire affected us all. Many of us were brought together at the Jackson Rancheria evacuation center. As Red Cross volunteers and evacuees ourselves, we watched one town after […]

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Murphys, CA ~ The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance joins with all of Calaveras County in thanking the firefighters and emergency personnel, many of whom are still on the job or on fire lines, for their heroic efforts in fighting the Butte Fire. Like everyone, we mourn for the lives taken by all the fires, and the […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

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 2 – October 10 […]

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Murphys, CA…Best of Show for 2015 went to Michael King for his 1932 Ford B-150 Station Wagon.  It was his father’s car and he did most of the restoration work himself.   The very first event we covered for ThePineTree.net was the Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance. It always has a special place on the calendar for […]

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Copperopolis, CA…As part of our Free September Concert Series…Join us this Saturday for Michael Jackson Tribute at 6pm with Journey Revisited at 7pm! This will be an awesome evening!!!!! Get here early as this is a full house!! Parking $5 provided by Copper Hills 4H and Bret Harte FFA! Copperopolis Town Square – the events, […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis, CA…This Sunday will be the last Market at The Square for the season, 10-3! Next Sunday, October 4th is our 1st Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch! This Sunday at Market we will have Lots of farm fresh fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, baked goodies, mustards, jams, jellies, pies, honeys, handmade items, boutique […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

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 September 25 – October 3 Ongoing […]

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

Murphys, CA…Dear Friends and Supporters of the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. First and foremost I wanted to let you all know that after a very brave fire fight by so many fire men and women the Butte Fire in under control and the sky’s are clear. The staff at Ironstone has been working on […]

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Yosemite Ca.  Services slated to close in the Yosemite National Park Prospectus issued on 7/9/14. The new contract will start March 2016 Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows 2 hour scenic horse rides will end on 10/2015 Curry Ice rink will close on 3/1/2016, no funding or new location has been identified Curry Village Raft Stand […]

Come Visit Us, Enjoy Our Area & Help Butte Fire Victims Recover ~ CVB Feature

Come Visit Us, Enjoy Our Area & Help Butte Fire Victims Recover ~ CVB Feature

Calaveras County, CA­- As of 6:30 am today, CalFire reported that the Butte Fire is now 65% contained and almost all mandatory evacuations have been lifted. In addition, the fire is expected to be 100% contained in a week. This is due to the outstanding work of huge numbers of emergency service crews and law […]

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

Copperopolis, CA…As Part of Copperopolis Town Square’s September Concert Series, this Saturday’s Free Concert. with Busta-Groove, will also be a fundraiser for the Butte Fire. All donations will go to the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! See you Saturday at 7pm! Come early to save your spot! Blankets and chairs welcome! Restaurants and Shops will […]

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up […]

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Hermit Valley, CA…From Yesterday…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association Board regretfully has decided to officially cancel our September 12th Celebration in Hermit Valley.The Butte Fire is continuing to expand aggressively and had consumed almost 32,000 acres as of this morning, homes have been lost and our friends and families are dealing with evacuations and road […]

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Breaking News….Bank Of Stockton Saves Christmas

Angels Camp, CA….Angels Camp City Council recently made the decision to scale back their funding of Christmas events. The Angels Camp Business Association had to face the real possibility of not being able to fund all of their traditional Christmas events in Angels Camp this year. The Bank of Stockton came through with a $2,500 […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Every Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Every Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel

Copperopolis, CA….Starting his Week CalTel is now the official music sponsor. Nicholas Lefler will entertain the crowd with music so good it will add flavor to everything you buy. !New Vendors Murphys Mustard Co, Maddies Children’s Boutique, Mother Lode Kettle Korn, Vintage Heart Handcrafted Soaps , Lotions, Candles and Decor and more are new vendors […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 4 to September 12

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 4 to September 12

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 September 4 – September 12 Ongoing […]

Magnolia Rhythm Trio At Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th

Magnolia Rhythm Trio At Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th

Murphys, CA…Magnolia Rhythm Trio at Alchemy Live On Sept. 8th. Every Tuesday (except in January — see below) is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Tuesdays in January feature an optional 4-Course Beer Pairing menu […]

Copper Concerts Series Returns to Copperopolis Town Square! A Tribute To Johnny Cash Is Saturday Night

Copper Concerts Series Returns to Copperopolis Town Square! A Tribute To Johnny Cash Is Saturday Night

Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the Copper Concerts series beginning Sept. 5th and continuing every Saturday through Sept. 26th. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. near the intersection of Town Square Road and Little John Road. Admission to each concert is […]

La Grange Odd Fellow Breakfast Sunday September 13th

La Grange Odd Fellow Breakfast Sunday September 13th

La Grange, CA…Make it your family tradition, breakfast at the IOOF Hall in La Grange on the second Sunday of each month. September 13th is the date this month. The ever-popular menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham & cheese omelets and French toast, all for $6. Complimentary coffee and orange juice round out the […]

Amador Flyfishers Meeting to Feature John Hanson

Amador Flyfishers Meeting to Feature John Hanson

Jackson, CA…Amador Flyfishers (AFF) is a family-oriented organization established in 1991 to provide an opportunity for persons interested in fly fishing to share information, learn from others, experience fly fishing in various locations, and protect fisheries for future generations. AFF meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM the Amador County Administration Building […]

Last Call!-Columbia SHP Recruits for New Volunteer Class!

Last Call!-Columbia SHP Recruits for New Volunteer Class!

Columbia, CA…Help your local State Park-Become a volunteer! Columbia State Historic Park Recruits for Docent Class 2015-Last week of application acceptance! Columbia State Historic Park is now accepting applications for new volunteers to be a part of the 2015 docent class. This year, the park is recruiting for costumed interpreters to help teach history to […]

“Just Eat It” To Be Screened September 18 At Chatom Vineyards

“Just Eat It” To Be Screened September 18 At Chatom Vineyards

Douglas Flat, CA…The Sierra Nevada Film Festival screening at Chatom Vineyards will have you rethinking how and what you eat! Come enjoy the beautiful scenery, wonderful award-winning wines and the relaxing atmosphere of Chatom Vineyards. Film program starts when the sun goes down. RSVP to info@sierrafilmfest.org to make sure you have a seat. Space is […]