San Andreas, Calif. – Oct. 5, 2017 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) today announced that three of its employees, Hayley Litzenberg, Robyn Price and Bridget Proctor will be recognized among more than 300 winners across Dignity Health as Acts of Humankindness Award Winners for exemplary acts of compassion and humankindness demonstrated over the past […]
San Andreas, CA…Two “Mammo-GLAM” events marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October give local women the opportunity to overcome fear of a critical health screening by surrounding it with some quality girlfriend time. Think of it as “girls-night-out” with a serious purpose – helping women overcome mammogram fears and shape a healthy future. Oct. 10 […]
Murphys, CA…From the National Weather Service Sacramento Office. Today, Sunny, warmer. Highs 78 to 88. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Tonight Clear. Lows 51 to 61. Light winds becoming east up to 10 mph after midnight. Saturday, Sunny. Highs 79 to 89. Light winds. Saturday Night Clear. Lows […]
New York, NY…Recent data shows that Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas saw the most Medicare discharges out of all hospitals for residents of Calaveras county from October 2015 to September 2016 by accounting for 494 and 23.36 percent of the 2,115 total discharges from county residents during the timeframe. Rounding out the top […]
Fairfax, VA…The National Rifle Association today issued the following statement: v”In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented. Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control. Banning guns from […]
Murphys, CA…Tennis players from throughout the Motherlode are invited to sign up for the Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) Mixed Doubles Tournament to be held Saturday, October 14th at Bret Harte High School, in Angels Camp, and MACTA’s Wintercreek Facility located behind the historic schoolhouse on Jones St. in Murphys. Entry deadline is October […]
Arnold, CA…Great Classes Going On Now at Big Trees Fitness…Join The Fun!
Valley Springs, CA…The Community came together to honor those who have fought or may fight a battle against Breast Cancer. This great sponsored by Mark Twain Medical Center & The Mark Twain Health Care District. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month they hold the great “Pink in the Night” event every year. They […]
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the U.S. Forest Service remind citizens visiting or living in the high country and foothills that fall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible. California black bears are typically active and foraging between April […]
Murphys, CA…HONOR OUR VETS – Ruby Parlor No. 46 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West is holding their annual Veterans’ Day Dinner on November 11, 2017. This year’s event will be held at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main Street, Murphys. The doors will open at 5:00 and festivities begin at 5:30 with […]
Murphys, CA…We would like to invite everyone to come to the OPEN HOUSE of the Old School House in Murphys, Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10 am to noon. We are interested in gathering any and all information that will help to enhance the building and continue sharing memories from former students, teachers and or […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am […]
Malibu, CA…From Wikipedia…”Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and record producer. He was best known as the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, but was also known as a member and co-founder of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys and […]
Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing. Bring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work with– […]
San Andreas, CA…Two “Mammo-GLAM” events marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October give local women the opportunity to overcome fear of a critical health screening by surrounding it with some quality girlfriend time. Think of it as “girls-night-out” with a serious purpose – helping women overcome mammogram fears and shape a healthy future. Oct. 10 […]
Murphys, CA…Join us for our free fall concert series! Your before dinner stop to enjoy live music by Blu Cidity, cheese plates & and $5 Wines By the Glass! Saturdays from 1 – 6 pm. 9/30/17- Blu Cidity 10/14/17- Jerry McKay 10/21/17- Ras Beeken Dan 10/28/17- Bart Vogel
Copperopolis, Ca…Copperopolis Town Square Celebrates Fall with their 3rd Annual Harvest Fest and Pumpkin Patch Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host their 3rd Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 1st from 10am-4pm. The Annual Harvest Festival will take place at 7 […]
Murphys, CA…FREE Grape Stomp Demo and Practice Day THIS SATURDAY at Twisted Oak Winery Murphys Tasting Room from 1-3pm. Try your “feet” at Muckin and Swabbin while we prepare for next weekends 24th Annual Grape Stomp and Gold Rush Street Fair Harvest Celebration!
Camp Connell, CA…Season closer, The Jank Tones, come celebrate Ocktoberfest! We’ll have craft beers, wood Fired pizzas, burgers, wings and more!!! Rocking the seasons finale!!!! 10% off your food order before 6pm! “I went into a General Store, they wouldn’t let me buy anything specific…” Comedian Steven Wright The story of Camp Connell Continues…. The […]
Sonora, CA…Beginning Oct. 1 campgrounds and day use areas will be closing for the season. A few locations will remain open for a few more weeks, but many are closing Oct. 1. Dispersed camping is available until the roads close, but be ready for winter weather! Check the Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/ for information about […]
Copperopolis, CA…We are so EXCITED here at The Square!! Get ready for more from the September Concert Series at Copperopolis Town Square. Back every year by popular demand as part of our FREE September Concert Series ….Formally as Journey Revisited we now welcome Jeff Salado’s new band “Faithfully” a Tribute to Journey on Saturday, September […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Arts Council is hosting “A Night at the USO,” a fundraiser to pay for free art lessons for local veterans and their families. It’s going to be a GREAT evening with dancing and dining. Will you enlist to be a part of this fun-filled step back in time? ★ Dance […]
Angels Camp, CA…Deck The Halls & Your Tree! Come to The 2017 Keepsake Ornament Debut Event at Middleton’s Hallmark! Begins Saturday October 7 through October 14. Mon-Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sunday, October 8th 11am to 4pm. We are kicking off the holidays with 7 exclusive ornaments available in limited quantities, 1 first-in-series release, 10 Premium […]
Copperopolis, CA…Regarding the threatened teachers strike. Sometimes we forget that threatening harm, such as a strike, is a form of extortion which is defined as: “The obtaining of property from another induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right.” In this case, the victim seems […]
San Andreas, CA…While diet fads come and go, the best practice for healthy living is rooted in something we heard as children from our parents: eat fruits and vegetables. It is as true today as it was a generation ago: Fruits and vegetables lead to a healthier lifestyle. September is “Fruits and Veggies: More Matters […]
Yosemite, CA…A series of rockfalls occurred yesterday afternoon from the Southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Seven rockfalls occurred over a four-hour time span, with the initial rockfall happening at 1:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. A preliminary estimate for the cumulative volume of all seven rockfalls is about 16,000 cubic feet (450 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On September 27th, the Bret Harte FFA Chapter participated in the FFA Mountain School opening and closing contest at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The Calaveras FFA Chapter hosted the contest not only for Bret Harte FFA, but also Sutter Creek FFA, and Sonora FFA. The competition consisted of three different levels beginning with […]
“Let all Men know thee, but no man know thee thoroughly: Men freely ford that see the shallows.” Poor Richard 1743
Yosemite, CA…From Yosemite National Park….“Oh, say can you see,….” 50 people from 15 countries?! On September 19 that’s how many people became naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony at Glacier Point. In case you missed it, this video captures the special event which was the 10th of its kind conducted in Yosemite. Countries of origin […]
Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm […]
