Arnold, CA…Come down to Carrie’s Critters this Saturday December 3rd for the Annual Gift Card and Biscuit Sale. All holiday biscuits and biscuit boxes are 25% off. Gift Cards under $75 are 15% off and Gift Cards over $75 are 25% off. Supplies are limited to stock on hand. My Dedicated Customer Service Elf Julie […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We will be opening more terrain this weekend as our Snow Making/Slope crew has been doing a great job getting Mokelumne West ready. We will be turning Kuma so Mokelume West will be open but all other runs off the summit will be closed so please heed our closures for […]
Murphys, CA…We welcome all visitors and if you don’t have a church home, Welcome Home! Sunday Services are at 11 am. The church is located at 65 Mitchler Avenue in Murphys across from the Sierra Hills Market.
Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Angels Camp Christmas Parade & Open House filled Angels Camp last Saturday evening. It kicked off at 4:00 pm. with caroling in front of the Calaveras Visitors Center and lighting of the Christmas tree at 4:30 pm. At 5:00 pm the Parade of Lights through historic downtown where locals and […]
Bear Valley, CA…With their Thanksgiving Weekend opening the Bear Valley operations team proved their commitment to being a premier, family friendly resort. Their investments in state of the art snowmaking equipment have proved that in good snow years and in not so good snow years they provide great snow conditions and one of the longest […]
Murphys, CA…Hold on to your seats and get ready for a rollicking evening of outrageous humor and song. We are happy to present this seasonal extravaganza featuring popular Gold Country old time music makers, Sourdough Slim & The Saddle Pals, Faux Renwah, and Robert Armstrong (Cheap Suit Serenaders). A once-a-year opportunity to catch all these […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Come jingle and mingle with us! The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Holiday Mixer will be held at Renegade Winery on December 15, 2016 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm located at 8345 Main Street in Mokelumne Hill. During the mixer, the Calaveras County Marine Corps Toys for Tots will […]
White Pines, CA….The 2nd Annual Christmas In White Pines Parade Of Lights & Holiday Festival picked up even more steam in its second year to become a fixture on the local Holiday Calendar. Santa, Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, Parade & More were featured along Blagen Road starting at Ace Hardware and ending at White Pines Park. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is honoring Murphys resident Dr. Rhoda Nussbaum as its December 2016 Mentor of the Month. Rhoda has been matched with her nine-year-old mentee, Makayla Copeland, for a year; their time together is something Makayla consistently looks forward to each week. “Rhoda is an extraordinary mentor,” said Colleen Nunn, […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association will hold its annual Christmas Gala, themed “It’s a Wonderful Life in Angels Camp” at Camps Restaurant in Greenhorn Creek, Angels Camp, from 6 to 9 p.m. this Monday, Dec. 5. Silver bells will grace the hall, as “every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings.” […]
San Andreas, CA…December 1, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) adds a special glow to the recent lighting upgrade in its surgery suites with a $300,000-plus cost savings to the completed project. “This project creates a more comfortable environment for our patients and our surgeons,” says Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! If you’ve started your gift shopping, you’ll want to stop by one of our stores. We have great gift ideas, and we’ll be happy to wrap your selections! Sutter Creek, 209.267.0417; Angels Camp, 209.890.7532
San Andreas, CA…Please join us at our Annual Holiday Open House. Come join old friends, meet new ones! The Calaveras County Arts Council is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation. Founded in 1981, our purpose is to coordinate excellence in the presenting and promotion of the visual and performing arts of all cultures for […]
Angels Camp, CA…Earlier this month the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County presented the 14th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. It was an afternoon of high tea, entertainment, crafts, and merriment with some of your favorite fairy tale characters and special guests! Soroptimist is an International volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that […]
San Andreas, CA…We are celebrating over 30 years of presenting these outstanding performances to our wonderful Sierra Foothill community and guests. Sundays, 3pm – 5pm, Jan 8, Feb 5, Feb 26, Mar 5, and March 26 Dr. Elliot A. Smart Performance Arts Center, Bret Harte Theater, Angels Camp Tickets $25 Adult, $10 Youth (under […]
Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving. Last Friday, at 5:30 pm the Avery Community gathered for refreshments, caroling, cookies and coffee/hot chocolate. Santa Claus was there and was available for pictures with the kids. The Tree lighting ceremony started at 6:00 pm with Santa even lending a […]
San Andreas, CA…It’s Giving Tuesday, the official start to the holidays and time to think about what’s most important to us during this season of love and sharing. Your donation to the Calaveras Humane Society will enable us to continue offering care, compassion and kindness to abandoned, unwanted and neglected pets in your area, and […]
Arnold, CA…The holidays may be a source of many special memories…. And also temptation, stress, and oversize expectations may throw you a curve ball or two. How can you possibly maintain your balance through it all, let alone stay healthy? Check out these 7 tips for a healthier holiday. 1. Beat the bugs. Add “flu […]
Sonora, CA…Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation has recently donated $2,500 to the Calaveras Community Foundation. The donation will be utilized for CCF’s various grant and scholarship programs. Mark Luster, Community Relations Manager for Sierra Pacific Industries Foundation, states, “At Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), we understand the importance of proving charitable funds to help the wide range […]
Angels Camp, CA…Our community’s most spectacular holiday presentation is just around the corner. Every year, Studio 4 Dance Theater dazzles and amazes audiences with the precision and elegance of its dancers in the timeless and heartwarming story of “The Nutcracker” ballet. The performance runs December 15-17, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. […]
San Andreas, CA…A recent case of rabies in a dog has prompted Calaveras County Public Health and Animal Services to remind residents that rabies in wildlife and domestic animals continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife in Calaveras County have tested positive for rabies this year. In November, 2016, a dog […]
Columbia, CA…Acclaimed actor and former Tuolumne County resident Randy Maple will chronicle Mark Twain’s life in a narration drawn from the wealth of his writings in his one-man show, “Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom of an American Legend,” December 9-11. After a 13-year hiatus from stage, Maple resurrects Twain’s spirit and relevant cultural commentary for […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As the day begins clear skies will be in effect before the arrival of more snow. By 10am we could see snow start to fall and continue into Monday morning. 1-2″ is expected today with another 4-8″ tonight and then another possible 1-3″ is on tap for Sunday. The high […]
San Andreas, CA…Antique lovers can find a wealth of interesting collectibles in the San Andreas Trading Post on the south end of town. Turning off Highway 49 into historic Main Street will take you to The Gallery Store, the flagship of the Calaveras Arts Council, containing the creative handiwork of local artists. Pop next door […]
Valley Springs, CA…If you’re heading into Calaveras on Highway 12, there are a few cool shops right on the highway in Valley Springs worth checking out. Turn left on California Street at the stop sign and you’ll see a new pop-up shop called TAG Your Home, which has a fun selection of rustic, vintage and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Alongside our county’s sensory delights and natural attractions is a unique collection of retail shops featuring a wide variety of gifts – from handmade local crafts to everything you need for your next outdoor adventure. And Calaveras County’s historic downtowns make for a charming, small-town-America shopping experience. With holiday season approaching, we’ve rounded […]
Washington, DC…This morning the First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Official White House Christmas to The White House for the very last time. This year’s Christmas Tree, which will be on display in the Blue Room, is a 19 foot Douglas Fir donated by a tree farm in Pennsylvania. The tree was presented to Mrs. […]
Sonora, CA…Learn how to identify stars and constellations with a ranger in crystal clear skies over New Melones Lake. Telescopes will be available for use. Please dress warmly and bring a flashlight. We will meet at the New Melones Lake Visitor Center at 6 p.m on December 3rd. If there are cloudy skies or an […]
Angels Camp, CA…This free annual event taking place on November 26th is now in its fifth year and kicks off at 4:00 pm. Caroling in front of the Calaveras Visitors Center at 4:15 serenades the lighting of the Christmas tree at 4:30 p. Next up is the Parade of Lights through historic downtown where locals […]
Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley will kick off the 2016-17 winter season today thanks to snowmaking and a little help from Mother Nature. Cub Chair lift will start turning at 9 a.m. and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an entire weekend of skiing, snowboarding and family activities. The inaugural weekend kicks off with special […]
