Don’t Miss the 2019 Slush Cup – A Fun Race for All

Don’t Miss the 2019 Slush Cup – A Fun Race for All

Bear Valley, CA…The Slush Cup is a fun race for the entire Bear Valley Ski community. It is a fund raiser for Bear Valley SnowSports Foundation whose purpose is to support the Bear Valley Team programs and athletes along with supporting the Adaptive Program by providing equipment and coach/instructor training. The Slush Cup is a […]

The 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference at Hotel Leger – May 3, 4, 5, 2019

The 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference at Hotel Leger  – May 3, 4, 5, 2019

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The 14th annual Gold Rush Writers Conference will be held May 3 – 5th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to learn from established professionals through workshops, […]

12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden

12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden

San Andreas, CA…The 12th Annual Kid’s Day In The Garden. This is a FREE Family Event! Ride the smoothie Bike, Explore the World of Worms, Experience Sensory Play, Face Painting, Music time, Farm Stand, Plant Flowers to Take Home, Create Nature Art, Saturday, May 11 10:00am-12:00pm, UCCE Master Gardener, Demonstration Garden 891 Mountain Ranch Road, […]

The 9th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

The 9th Annual Soroptimist Chili Cook Off

Murphys, CA….Put on your favorite Kentucky Derby Hat and race on down to the Murphys Historic Hotel for the 9th annual Chili Cook Off sponsored by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County! On Saturday, May 4th Chili Cookers and Tasters will gather on the Hotel lawn from 11 am to 2 pm for this fun, family […]

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt, Train Rides, Visit by the Easter Bunny & More!

Railtown 1897 Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt, Train Rides, Visit by the Easter Bunny & More!

Jamestown, CA…The traditional continues. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation proudly invite families, friends and rail fans from near and far to visit the historic park on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Railtown 1897 SHP offers a memorable place to celebrate the holiday with an egg hunt for children, […]

Railtown 1897 Offers Wildly Popular Wildflower Trains — 4/13, 14, 20 & 21!

Railtown 1897 Offers Wildly Popular Wildflower Trains — 4/13, 14, 20 & 21!

Jamestown, CA…With an extraordinary spring wildflower season expected this year, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a historic train. While the Park is open daily, special Wildflower Train Rides are available […]

Springtime in the Foothills & Things are Blooming & Buzzing at Manzanita Arts Emporium

Springtime in the Foothills & Things are Blooming & Buzzing at Manzanita Arts Emporium

Angels Camp, CA…Springtime in the Foothills, at last! And although it’s still a wet one, the birds and bees are here; and they’re making a ruckus in the nectar-ful blossoms that are peeking out and opening more every day, promising to show us an astoundingly beautiful bloom year! There’s always something buzzing at Manzanita in […]

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 […]