Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

Laurie’s Home Organizing 209.728.4700

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– […]

‘Mammo-GLAM’ – ‘Girls-Night-Out’ with a Serious Purpose

‘Mammo-GLAM’ – ‘Girls-Night-Out’ with a Serious Purpose

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 […]

Don’t Miss the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Copperopolis Town Square

Don’t Miss the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Copperopolis Town Square

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 […]

The Jank Tones Rock the Garden at Camp Connell General Store

The Jank Tones Rock the Garden at Camp Connell General Store

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 […]

Seasonal Closures Coming to Stanislaus National Forest!

Seasonal Closures Coming to Stanislaus National Forest!

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 […]

“Faithfully” A Tribute to Journey Will Rock Copperopolis Town Square Tonight

“Faithfully” A Tribute to Journey Will Rock Copperopolis Town Square Tonight

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 […]

Make Plans for “A Night at the USO” Don’t Miss It!

Make Plans for “A Night at the USO” Don’t Miss It!

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 […]

Deck The Halls & Your Tree! Come to The 2017 Keepsake Ornament Debut Event at Middleton’s Hallmark!

Deck The Halls & Your Tree!  Come to The 2017 Keepsake Ornament Debut Event at Middleton’s Hallmark!

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 […]

Regarding the Threatened Teachers Strike ~ Opinion, By Al Segalla

Regarding the Threatened Teachers Strike ~ Opinion, By Al Segalla

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 […]

Time to Get Serious About the Importance of Healthy Eating ~ Dr. Athena Taylan

Time to Get Serious About the Importance of Healthy Eating ~ Dr. Athena Taylan

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 […]

Update on Fatal, 1,300 Ton Rockfall in Yosemite National Park

Update on Fatal, 1,300 Ton Rockfall in Yosemite National Park

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 […]

Bret Harte FFA Brings the GOLD to Angels Camp ~ Ashlynn Maddeaux

Bret Harte FFA Brings the GOLD to Angels Camp ~ Ashlynn Maddeaux

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 […]

U.S. Citizenship Ceremony at Glacier Point

U.S. Citizenship Ceremony at Glacier Point

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 […]

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through October 2, 2017

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through October 2, 2017

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 […]

STDs at Record High, Indicating Urgent Need for Prevention

STDs at Record High, Indicating Urgent Need for Prevention

Atlanta, GA…More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of these new diagnoses (1.6 million) were cases of chlamydia. There were also […]

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Murphys, CA…Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume […]

Railtown 1897 Presents “Tales of the Roundhouse,” Lantern-Lit Haunted Tours & Train Rides

Railtown 1897 Presents “Tales of the Roundhouse,”  Lantern-Lit Haunted Tours & Train Rides

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present lantern-lit “Tales of the Roundhouse” haunted tours and train rides on two special evenings – Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21, 2017, starting at 7 p.m. each night. Led by engaging and entertaining […]

Bret Harte FFA Spreading the Importance of Agricultural Youth Programs at Concours de Elegance ~ Ashlynn Maddeaux- Bret Harte FFA Reporter

Bret Harte FFA Spreading the Importance of Agricultural Youth Programs at Concours de Elegance ~ Ashlynn Maddeaux- Bret Harte FFA Reporter

Murphys, CA…On September 23rd Bret Harte, Calaveras, and Summerville FFA chapters attended the 21st annual Concours De Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards along with the 4H Organizations. The event hosted over 300 antique vintage cars as well as vintage trailers, motorcycles, and wooden boats in an effort to raise money for the FFA and 4H organizations […]

Justice for Cici Protesters Attacked by Unidentified Assailants

Justice for Cici Protesters Attacked by Unidentified Assailants

Angels Camp, CA…On September 23, 2017 at approximately 1:25 PM, officers from the Angels Camp Police Department were dispatched to a reported fight in front of the Pet Bath House located at 172 South Main Street. Witnesses of the fight reported that a male and female approached the “Justice for Cici” protesters in front of […]

Hard Facts & Truths about Commercial Marijuana ~ By Gary Stevens

Hard Facts & Truths about Commercial Marijuana ~ By Gary Stevens

San Andreas, CA…Both Sides of the Argument: I have been listening to the arguments made by the people supporting commercial marijuana industry and to those opposed in Calaveras County.  Those in favor of commercial marijuana cultivation argue that the ban will fail because there is no money to fund a ban, and the industry should be […]

The Dive Bar Poets at Copperopolis Town Square on September 23rd

The Dive Bar Poets at Copperopolis Town Square on September 23rd

Copperopolis, CA…We are so EXCITED here at The Square!! Get ready for more from the September Concert Series at Copperopolis Town Square. A huge thank you to all who came out last eve for Dakota Crossing! Weren’t they fabulous?! Next up is the local fan favorite, Dive Bar Poets Saturday at 7pm! This high energy […]

American Heritage Girls 2017 Registration September 24, 2:00 – 4:00 PM White Pines Park

American Heritage Girls 2017 Registration September 24, 2:00 – 4:00 PM White Pines Park

Arnold, CA…Join us to learn about AHG Bring your family and enjoy Fun and fellowship. Arnold families have discovered a new extra-curricular organization for their daughters called American Heritage Girls (AHG). AHG is a faith-based character development program for girls’ ages 5 – 18 dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service […]

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

Deer Season Opens Tomorrow in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…Tomorrow morning, Saturday September 23, 2017, deer and bear hunting season opens for our area. This is just a public service announcement for awareness of an increase of people in the woods wearing camouflage and carrying weapons. Many public lands throughout Calaveras County are utilized by a variety of users including hunters, nature […]

Magnolia Rythm Trio Live Tonight at Twisted Oak Tasting Room

Magnolia Rythm Trio Live Tonight at Twisted Oak Tasting Room

Murphys, CA…LIVE MUSIC NIGHT this Friday night, 5-8pm at Twisted Oak Tasting Room’s Enchanted Garden. A wonderful venue!!! Enjoy Magnolia Rhythm Trio’s awesome music nestled in the trees with the sound of Murphys Creek on Main Street. Twisted Oak Winery’s yummy wine will be served and Johnny’s Food Truck will be preparing tacos, chips/salsa & […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 19th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 30th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Our purpose is to serve our community in many ways,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of […]