The Colby Westberg Memorial Stockman Award

The Colby Westberg Memorial Stockman Award

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown)..The Colby Westberg Stockman Award will be presented by the Westberg Family to an exhibitor who exemplifies an outstanding work ethic, social responsibility and fortitude. Colby was active in 4-H, FFA and the Bret Harte High School football program. He raised swine and beef. He helped others and encouraged younger exhibitors. The award […]

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Welcome to our Annual Pondskimming event our most popular and exciting event of the year! Dig out your best retro ski-gear, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for fun. 11:00am Pondskim Starts! 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Wine & Beer Garden OPEN Featuring 10+ local breweries and wineries, and all proceeds going towards […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 16th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through April 16th

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 into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

Make Plans for Easter Brunch at CAMPS

Make Plans for Easter Brunch at CAMPS

Angels Camp, CA…Join us at CAMPS Restaurant for a Champagne Brunch you won’t want to miss. Enjoy mimosas, a beautiful brunch buffet, and for the kids an Easter Egg Hunt! Seating’s are available from 9:30am-3:00pm and require reservations. To make a reservation, please call: (209)729-8181 Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 3 PM […]

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Announces a Local Art Competition Showcasing the Spirit of Murphys Grape Stomp and Harvest

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Announces a Local Art Competition Showcasing the Spirit of Murphys Grape Stomp and Harvest

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is launching the first ever poster art contest to celebrate our 26th anniversary as well as the newly branded “Murphys Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival”. Produced by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, Murphys Grape Stomp has been one of the regions most popular events enjoyed by generations of local residence and […]

Volunteer Appreciation Month at Mark Twain Medical Center

Volunteer Appreciation Month at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…The month of April is dedicated to honoring all the volunteers in a community and encouraging volunteerism overall. Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation honored the Mark Twain Hospital volunteers during an appreciation lunch on April 9th. With the theme “Volunteers Bowl Us Over” the event highlighted their many hours spent spreading kindness throughout […]

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), founded in 1951, is located at 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. It became a member of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, in 1996. The facility is a not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving all of Calaveras County, California. Over 300 employees provide the necessary services. […]

The B-52s, OMD & Berlin Roll Into Ironstone Amphitheatre on August 11th!

The B-52s, OMD & Berlin Roll Into Ironstone Amphitheatre on August 11th!

Murphys, CA…Now with over 20 million albums sold into their career, there can be no doubt as to why The B-52s remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. As the B-52s continue to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, the band announced a world-wide tour today that is expected to cover more than 10 […]

Rebuttal to Rep. Tom McClintock’s “Plan” to Avoid Addressing Climate Change. by John Henry Beyer, Ph.D. Geophysicist

Rebuttal to Rep. Tom McClintock’s “Plan” to Avoid Addressing Climate Change. by John Henry Beyer, Ph.D. Geophysicist

Truckee, CA…In his Opinion piece in the March 24th edition of ThePineTree.Net, Rep. McClintock acknowledged, to my surprise, that, “No one denies that our planet is warming, carbon dioxide levels are increasing, and ocean levels are rising.” Of course, that’s not really true. There are many deniers, particularly politicians on the right, who claim global […]

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

Chronic Disease Self-Management is Focus of “A Plan 4 Me” Free Health Seminar on April 23rd

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), founded in 1951, is located at 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. It became a member of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, in 1996. The facility is a not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving all of Calaveras County, California. Over 300 employees provide the necessary services. […]

Measles: What Parents Need to Know! Pediatrician Dean Blumberg on Keeping Kids Safe as Measles Returns to the U.S.

Measles: What Parents Need to Know!  Pediatrician Dean Blumberg on Keeping Kids Safe as Measles Returns to the U.S.

Sacramento, CA….With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms and call a physician if they see any of them in their children. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, also answers some frequently asked questions about measles. Dr. Dean Blumberg, […]

The “Empty Bowls” International Project to Fight Hunger

The “Empty Bowls” International Project to Fight Hunger

Mountain Ranch, CA…Help Fight Hunger at our “Empty Bowls” cause event on April 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance and Resource Center, located at 7869 Mountain Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch. “Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, with ceramic personalized by artists and local organizations on […]

Spring Photography Contest at New Melones Lake!

Spring Photography Contest at New Melones Lake!

Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation announces the third annual spring photography contest at New Melones Lake. The contest is only open to amateur photographers and the deadline for submissions is June 3, 2019. The photo contest has three categories: landscape, flora/fauna, and recreation. Participants may submit one photograph per category. All photographs must be from […]

Altaville Schoolhouse Lecture & Tour

Altaville Schoolhouse Lecture & Tour

Angels Camp, CA…Join us in the Angels Camp Carriage House at the museum to learn about our Charming Altaville Schoolhouse. Sunday, April 7, 2019. 1:30 p.m. refreshments, 2 – 3 p.m. lecture. Altaville Grammar School is one of the great architectural and cultural treasures of Calaveras County. Built in 1858 and funded by local residents, […]

The Karaoke World Championships at The Metropolitan in San Andreas! Qualifying Begins April 6th!

The Karaoke World Championships at The Metropolitan in San Andreas!  Qualifying Begins April 6th!

San Andreas, CA…We are holding KWC qualifiers at The Metropolitan starting April 6th. Registration starts at 6 pm. Contest starts at 7 pm. Contest will last from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on turnout. $15 registration fee, cash only. The venue takes cards for food and beverages but the fee will be by cash […]

The 2019 Whiskerino Dinner Dance is April 6th

The 2019 Whiskerino Dinner Dance is April 6th

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown USA)..The Friends of Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, in partnership with the Junior Livestock Committee, will host their annual Whiskerino Dinner Dance on Saturday April 6 at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds at 6:00pm. This is a signature event and marks the kick-off to the Fair. In the fall of 2008, […]

Tom’s Classic 10K Ski Race at Bear Valley Cross Country

Tom’s Classic 10K Ski Race at Bear Valley Cross Country

Bear Valley, CA…Our last race of the season is a 10K Classic (striding only) race and awards. Sponsored by Rossignol. See Official Tom’s Race Entry Form. For more information contact www.bearvalleyxc.com or 209 753-2834. Bear Valley lies in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson Iceberg Wilderness areas. You will enjoy […]

The 12th Annual Chili Cook Off at The Murphys Historic Hotel!

The 12th Annual Chili Cook Off at The Murphys Historic Hotel!

Murphys, CA…On April 6, 2019 the 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Tasting starts at 1 pm – $10 per taster or brings 10 cans of non-perishable food – Taste all the chilis along with house made cornbread – Benefits the Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Counties and The Resource Connection’s […]

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Welcome to our Annual Pondskimming event our most popular and exciting event of the year! Dig out your best retro ski-gear, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for fun. 11:00am Pondskim Starts! 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Wine & Beer Garden OPEN Featuring 10+ local breweries and wineries, and all proceeds going towards […]

Measure A Town Hall Meeting on April 10th at Independence Hall

Measure A Town Hall Meeting on April 10th at Independence Hall

Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a […]

The 2019 Calaveras County Airport Fly-In & Open House

The 2019 Calaveras County Airport Fly-In & Open House

San Andreas, CA…On Saturday April 27th Calaveras Airport and the Mother Lode Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 484 will be hosting our annual open house and Fly-In. For more than 20 years now this event is popular with our local community and for many California pilots who fly in just to relax, eat, and enjoy […]

Legally Blond At Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center

Legally Blond At Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte students perform the musical based on the hit movie at the Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center in Angels Camp, CA. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5. 4 shows, including a Saturday matinee. This musical, like the movie, is rated PG-13. Parents should use discretion when deciding whether to allow […]

Totally Twisted Fridays at Twisted Oak’s Murphy’s Tasting Room

Totally Twisted Fridays at Twisted Oak’s Murphy’s Tasting Room

Murphys, CA…It’s cozy in our Tasting Room in Murphys! Enjoy the talented Nick Lefler! Mary’s Taco Truck will be parked out front. Delicious! Twisted Oak yummy wines! A fun night at Twisted Oak Tasting Room! See you there! Spring & Summer are coming; getting The Enchanted Garden ready for more Totally Twisted Fridays outside!

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Grants for 2019

Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Awards Grants for 2019

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded twenty (20) competitive grants for 2019. The combined total of these grants equals over $110,000. The three initiatives for 2019 were: Seniors Initiative, Youth Initiative and Community Enrichment Initiative. Eleven groups serving Calaveras County’s aging senior population were granted over $66,000. Four community food pantries in […]

Community Job Fair Organized by Columbia College and Mother Lode Job Training

Community Job Fair Organized by Columbia College and Mother Lode Job Training

Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold a Community Job Fair that is cosponsored with Mother Lode Job Training. The event will host 66 employers and will take place on Friday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Columbia College campus in the Oak Pavilion. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their résumé, dress […]

Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe is Joining Forces with Sweet Harmony Entertainment to bring The Karaoke World Championships to The Metropolitan in San Andreas! Qualifying Begins April 6th!

Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe is Joining Forces with Sweet Harmony Entertainment to bring The Karaoke World Championships to The Metropolitan in San Andreas!  Qualifying Begins April 6th!

San Andreas, CA…We are holding KWC qualifiers at The Metropolitan starting April 6th. Registration starts at 6 pm. Contest starts at 7 pm. Contest will last from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on turnout. $15 registration fee, cash only. The venue takes cards for food and beverages but the fee will be by cash […]

Angels Camp Video Surveillance Camera Registration

Angels Camp Video Surveillance Camera Registration

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Police Department (ACPD) is reaching out to the residents and businesses with surveillance camera(s) on their property. ACPD would like to create a database to catalog the surveillance cameras in our community. After crimes have occurred, ACPD can reach out to the residents/businesses’ camera system has captured this vital information […]