Monthly Spot Light: 39th District Board Of Directors

Monthly Spot Light: 39th District Board Of Directors

Angels Camp, CA…Did you know that the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor of the State? After a grueling appointment process they serve at the pleasure of the Governor. It is an unpaid position. They are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the District including the grounds, financial health, […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards over $31,000 in Community Grants To Area Not-For-Profit Organizations

Mark Twain Medical Center Awards over $31,000 in Community Grants To Area Not-For-Profit Organizations

San Andreas, CA…February 24, 2017– Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations to receive the Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2016. The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon held February 22, 2017. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded […]

20th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show

20th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show

Murphys, CA…Now in its 20th year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines, part of the Ironstone Vineyards portfolio. During the reception, the Open Division judging panel announces the winning artist while members of the Kautz family (proprietors of Ironstone Vineyards) unveils the the winning artwork. The selected piece is […]

“The Mouse Trap,” An Agatha Christie Murder Mystery

“The Mouse Trap,” An Agatha Christie Murder Mystery

West Point, CA…TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Blue Mountain Theater presents this Agatha Christie Murder mystery. Opening night Gala is Friday March 17th, doors at 6:30, showtime at 7:30 continuing for three weekends, Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be two special Sunday Matinees, March 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at […]

The Heart of Arnold is Coming in Summer 2017!

The Heart of Arnold is Coming in Summer 2017!

Arnold, CA…We are Bringing Back the Local Vibe, Free Concerts and Community Events Too. Expect to Savor the Finest Steaks and Entrees in the Tri-County Area. Amazing Starters and Authentic European Fusion Cuisine Will be Hand Prepared for You by Two Local Award-Winning Chefs. Following Jessica Bowman’s huge success in launching Murphys Irish Pub in […]

Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Saturday Hopper Now Serving Arnold!

Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras Transit has added Arnold to the Saturday Hopper route serving County towns from Valley Springs to Murphys. The new bus stop is in the Meadowmont Shopping Center (Big Trees Market) parking lot. Passengers can catch the Hopper at the Big Trees Market parking lot at 11:25, 12:40, or 4:55 on Saturdays and […]

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

“Tom’s World,” An Column Exploring The Parallel Universe Of Representative McClintock ~ By David Vassar

Calaveras County, CA…“Tom’s World” is the 4th Congressional District of California stretching from Lake Tahoe in the North to Yosemite in the South, including most of the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a reliably Red District where Donald Trump won 54% of all votes cast in 2016 and Tom won 63%. Tom won […]

Blagen Road Repairs Moved Up To February 28th Supervisors Meeting ~ From Supervisor Michael C. Oliveira

Blagen Road Repairs Moved Up To February 28th Supervisors Meeting ~ From Supervisor Michael C. Oliveira

Arnold, CA…A quick Message about White Pines Park and Blagen Road from Supervisor Michael Oliveira: By now, it’s common knowledge that we have a serious issue with the storm damage in Calaveras County and on Blagen Road in White Pines. Blagen Road is one area that has been impacted by damage as many other areas […]

Motherlode Symphony Makes American Composers Great Again

Motherlode Symphony Makes American Composers Great Again

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Arts Council is proud to present the Orchestra of the Mother Lode Friends of Music, with Ryan Murray as conductor at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert of music by American composers: Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber; “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland; […]

Friends Of Rail Road Flat School Thanks Nile Farms Cooperative

Friends Of Rail Road Flat School Thanks Nile Farms Cooperative

Rail Road Flat, CA…ends of Rail Road Flat School (FORRFS) thanks Nile Farms Cooperative for their recent $3,000 donation. The services of FORRFS are vast. Without donations such as this FORRFS could not maintain their average yearly operating budget of $20,000.00. FORRFS operates solely on donations, grants, and fundraising under the auspices of Blue Mountain […]

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is set to hold two new Stampede events during the 2017 fair. In addition to the events held last year, Three Man Cattle Penning has returned along with Ranch Roping. Those interested in participating must be residents of Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, or Alpine county. Out […]

Copper Fire Protection District Receives New Ambulance

Copper Fire Protection District Receives New Ambulance

Copperopolis, CA…On February 4th, the Copperopolis Fire Protection District was delivered a new ambulance. The unit significantly enhances the teams ability to provide Advance Life Support and Rescue for the Copperopolis Community. Ford F450 4X4 Type 1 Ambulance (Large Patient Compartment mounted on a truck chassis. Designed to be very sturdy and able to carry […]

Arnold Library Celebrating 50 Years In May

Arnold Library Celebrating 50 Years In May

Arnold, CA…The Arnold Branch Library will commemorate 50 years in Arnold with a week-long celebration May 23-28, 2017. Our festivities will include Patron Appreciation Day, Children’s Day, Story Time with a firefighter and a visit to the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station #1, an author panel and book signing (Robin Burcell, Catriona McPherson, Allison Brennan, Eileen […]

25th Annual Murphys Irish Day ~ Saturday, March 18th

25th Annual Murphys Irish Day ~ Saturday, March 18th

Murphys, CA…The 25th Annual edition of Murphys Irish Day, an event that always attracts thousands of people from throughout northern California, will be presented by the Murphys Business Association on Saturday March 18. The celebration pays tribute to the town’s Celtic heritage and is always held on the third Saturday in March in honor of […]

A Special Musical Evening With The Youngest At The Refuge

A Special Musical Evening With The Youngest At The Refuge

Jamestown, CA…The Refuge in Jamestown is having a new band play on February 28th.The Youngest frontman, Andrew Taetz, and Austin-based Jackie Myers, featuring a set of originals by Jackie. We hope you can join us for this very special acoustic evening! Frontman Andrew Taetz identifies the album “See it Through’s” inspiration as “half relationships and […]

March 19th ~ Ride & Walk4Art

March 19th ~ Ride & Walk4Art

San Andreas, CA…Ride & Walk4Art is a fundraiser for arts in education. The Calaveras Arts Council strives to support art in education and to bring performers and artists to local schools. Bike Tour: The bike tour travels the gentle rolling hills of Calaveras County along Pool Station Road. Rest stops will be stocked with a […]

Sonora Regional Medical Center Is Expanding Cardiac Services With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Sonora Regional Medical Center Is Expanding Cardiac Services With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center was recently approved to expand its Heart and Vascular service line by offering Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) procedures in its cardiac catheterization lab. The Medical Center is now offering these procedures for patients with life-threatening irregular heartbeats or heart failure. ICDs are small, stopwatch-sized devices, […]

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Murphys, CA…Ash Wednesday Worship Service that will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys, on March 1st at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to attend. Worship Service with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. Faith Lutheran Church, Murphys 65 Mitchler St. @ Hwy 4

Country Nights & Carnival Lights In Living Color…

Country Nights & Carnival Lights In Living Color…

Angels Camp, CA…Created by the Fair’s graphic designer Michael Bowsher of Black Diamond Graphics. Original photo taken by Darla Reihling. This will be the design on the 2017 T-shirt. T-shirts will be available in the Fair office starting April 1 and at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21.

MTMC: ‘Friends and Neighbors Taking Care of Friends and Neighbors’

MTMC: ‘Friends and Neighbors Taking Care of Friends and Neighbors’

San Andreas, CA….Robert Diehl, who took over as President of Mark Twain Medical Center six months ago, has a very clear explanation of its role in the community. He says, “We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors.” “Our community is made up of individuals at differing stages of life and health. […]

Enter To Win Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog At Frogtown

Enter To Win Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog At Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee added a new member to the fair family: Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog. Generously donated by the California Carnival Company, Rocky is just one part of this year’s promotional drawing prize. Along with Rocky, the winner of this year’s contest will take home a Western […]

It’s Your Money ~ Get It!

It’s Your Money ~ Get It!

Jackson, CA…In partnership with the IRS, ATCAA’s Tax Program offers free tax preparation for qualified recipients between January and April in Amador and Tuolumne Counties through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each year, there are many households who are not required to file a return but may benefit greatly from filing. There are […]