Sonora, CA…The Mother Lode Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is recruiting volunteers to assist with monitoring the quality of care, identifying and resolving problems, and to respond to complaints received on behalf of residents in long-term and residential care facilities in Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne Counties. We are seeking volunteer advocates who are comfortable with […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Participating in the Saddle Queen Scholarship Competition is Kyndal Castle, Macy Liotta, Savannah Stinnett, Madison Wolfman and Delaney Grace. The young women will be competing for several scholarships as well as special awards. The competition is directed by McKensey and Tammy Middleton. The competition is sponsored by Gold Electric. Participating in the […]
Sonora, 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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Public Access Television has published a very nice look at the Angels Camp Wild West Fest 2018.
Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 4″ of new snow overnight and light snow is currently falling. The warm front actually allowed snowfall down to lower elevations so no rain fell at the resort. another 1-2″ is expected to fall today as the high could be around 35F with a South wind into the teens and […]
San Andreas, CA…“Saving Lives from the Inside Out” is the topic for the March 26 workshop which is the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center’s (MTMC) “A Plan 4 Me” series. The session begins at 11 a.m. in the MTMC Education Center with a free lunch to follow. “A Plan 4 Me” workshops provide access […]
Murphys, CA…The Music & Minds Matter Benefit Concert is June 22. Make plans now to attend a great concert at Twisted Oak Winery. The Concert will feature, Magnolia Rhythm Trio, Bob Eisenman & Bill Welles.
Murphys, CA…Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys that serves individuals and families affected by ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, received a generous grant of $4,800 from the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) in April 2018. The money was allocated for the purchase of eight Fast ForWord licenses. Fast ForWord, a neuroscience based […]
Sonora, CA…79 year old Alice Hobbs returned home. From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Update 11 PM: Alice was located nearly 1.5 miles away from her Elizabeth Lane address at a home on Belleview Road. She had a scratch on her leg and was confused as to where she was going or why she left home. Alice […]
Murphys, CA…We have a few favorite days covering our area and Irish Day is always one of those. We look at it as not only an entertainment event but also a barometer on how our local tourism economy is doing and how it might do for this year. One of the things that all of […]
Murphys, CA…Yesterday Murphys rolled out the green carpet for their annual celebration of all things Irish. The signature event is the Irish Day Parade that rolls onto Main Street at 11am every year. As usual the parade this year had entrants for young and old and the Grand Marshall this year was Ric Rayan the […]
San Andreas, CA…Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe is proud to announce Off The Wall Youth Theatre Troupe’s first production, The Magical Lamp of Aladdin! Off The Wall Youth Theatre Troupe presents: The Magical Lamp of Aladdin. Directed by Cyndie Klorer and produced by special arrangement by Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. March 15-17, 2019. Friday and Saturday […]
San Andreas, CA…Join us for a day of fun to support arts in education! Please join us on March 17, 2019 for Ride & Walk4Art in the beautiful California foothills in West Calaveras County. Choose from 2 bicycle rides—25-miles or 45-miles—or an easy 4.5-mile walk skirting New Hogan Lake. Afterwards, the Tri-Dam lions will prepare […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! St Patrick’s Day is upon and well……so are some amazing conditions on the Ski Hill. With a high of 45F projected today and ESE winds up to 8mph it looks to be another stellar day of skiing/riding. Monday will also be sunny before Tuesday’s arrival of a wee bit o’ […]
Murphys, CA…About 20-30 minutes after the Irish Day Parade we took our Sky Cam from the north end of Main Street all the way to the other end. The event organizers have done a great job as the event has matured to keep activities, booths and the crowd spread along Main Street. If you would […]
Murphys, CA…The 2019 Murphys Irish Day Parade Video. Photos to follow…
Murphys, CA…Great Green Shopping & Drawing at Shirt Tales
Murphys, CA…Don’t forget to stop in Kristine’s on Saturday to check out the latest spring trends. We’ve got you covered from head to toe!
Murphys, CA…Aria Bakery will have a sandwich special on Saturday for $10 Irish Banger Sausage Sandwich. We will also have our annual Irish Soda Bread and our soup will be Irish Stew.
Camp Connell, CA…$2 Green Beers! Saturday night, get your St Patties Day “Campbuzz” on ( no, not the coffee drink we serve – shot of espresso), it’s $2 Green Beers (PBR) , and $5 Green Wine (house white) night! Saturday only, we’re open till we close! Enjoy! / “I went into a General Store, they […]
Washington, DC…Abraham Lincoln told the story of boarding with the family of a Presbyterian minister on the night of the greatest meteor shower ever recorded in North America. He was awakened by the minister who shouted, “Arise Abraham, for the heavens are falling and the day of judgment has arrived.” But Lincoln noticed that despite […]
Murphys, CA…Celebrate the night before Murphys Irish Day in our cozy & toasty tasting room on Main Street. Thrilled to have our very own JIM BAILEY perform!!! Enjoy Mary’s Taco Truck parked out front and Twisted Oak yummy wines! A fun night! See you there! Totally Twisted Fridays! Hosted by Twisted Oak Winery Murphys Tasting […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish. The world’s first […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has accepted a check for $5,000 from Rotary Club of San Andreas as a recipient of proceeds from the organization’s 1st Annual Ragin’ Cajun Festival, held in San Andreas on March 9. The family-friendly festival, a brand-new addition to the club’s line-up of community fundraising events, featured a colorful […]
San Andreas, CA…Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe is proud to announce Off The Wall Youth Theatre Troupe’s first production, The Magical Lamp of Aladdin! Off The Wall Youth Theatre Troupe presents: The Magical Lamp of Aladdin. Directed by Cyndie Klorer and produced by special arrangement by Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. March 15-17, 2019. Friday and Saturday […]
Arnold, CA…If you’re looking a great place to eat tonight, we’ve got you covered! Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Another day of beautiful sunny skies and a high of 38F. ENE winds will be in the teens with gusts into the mid 20’s. Continued sunny skies will be in effect for the next week as the high pressure looks to stick around and temps look to increase into the […]
San Andreas, CA…“Saving Lives from the Inside Out” is the topic for the March 26 workshop which is the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center’s (MTMC) “A Plan 4 Me” series. The session begins at 11 a.m. in the MTMC Education Center with a free lunch to follow. “A Plan 4 Me” workshops provide access […]
Murphys, CA…The Entertainment Schedule. Pancake Breakfast at the First Congregational Church. Stage One near the Murphys Historic Hotel. (Corner of Main Street and Algiers). 11am Irish Day Parade. Noon Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers. 1:45pm The Treacherous French. 3:30pm Plan B. 4:20 pm Raffle Drawing – Trip to Ireland. 350 Main by Hovey Wine Tasting […]
