Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Arts Council Celebrating Mary Jane Genochio’s Career Sunday

Mokelumne Hill, CA…On Sunday May 1st, at 5pm the Calaveras Arts Council is hosting a “bring your own basket” picnic to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Executive Director, Mary Jane Genochio, and wish out-going Office Manager, Wendy Muster, all the best in her expanded life in San Francisco. At the same time we will be […]

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes

San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]

The Sonora Gran Fondo Is May 1st

The Sonora Gran Fondo Is May 1st

Sonora, CA…In partnership with the City of Sonora and the U.S. Forest Service, Sonora Regional Medical Center will again sponsor the Sonora Gran Fondo, a cycling event benefiting its Live Well, Be Well wellness program, which offers free and low-cost exercise/health classes and support groups to the community. The ride will occur on Sunday, May […]

Raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. to Benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program Sunday, May 22, 2016!

Raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. to Benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program Sunday, May 22, 2016!

Angels Camp, CA…Visitors and residents can enjoy a relaxing and memorable rafting experience on the 2016 Mokelumne River Rafting Adventure on Sunday, May 22. Local rafting company O.A.R.S. has secured a Special-Use Permit to raft a gorgeous, mostly gentle, six-mile stretch of the Mokelumne River as a thank-you gift to community members who donate $75 […]

Optimize Your Brain Seminar In Angels Camp On May 2nd

Optimize Your Brain Seminar In Angels Camp On May 2nd

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Adventist Church is holding a community service seminar called Optimizing Your Brain. It is a series that will help improve intellectual capacity and increase emotional intelligence by Dr. Neil Nedley. About Nedley Health Solutions provides health and nutrition products and information to enhance the mind and body. Our educational materials […]

Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumpers Hit The Road

Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumpers Hit The Road

Angels Camp, CA(Frogtown, USA)… Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs soon leap into action for their annual public appearance leading up to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 19-22 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. It circles the county and then winds up in Sacramento May 18 for the annual State Capitol Frog Jump. […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market Begins Second Season On Sunday

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Farmers Market Begins Second Season On Sunday

Copperopolis, CA…C’mon out and Celebrate with us at our Grand Opening of Our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Coming Up on Sunday May 1st, 10am-3pm!! Live Music by Jill and The Giants, Farm Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies.. Cherries, and much more! Artisan Food and Craft Vendors! Horse and Carriage Rides! Face Painting! Bob The Balloon […]

1st Annual Copper Sanctioned Frog Jump On May 8th! You Could Qualify For Frog Jump Finals!!

1st Annual Copper Sanctioned Frog Jump On May 8th!  You Could Qualify For Frog Jump Finals!!

Copperopolis, CA…Come out and jump a frog at The Square and have a chance to be entered into the Frog Jumping Jubilee At Frogtown USA, May 19th-May 22nd! Enjoy our Farmers Market while here as it runs until 2pm! Free! Meet at the park area at 10:30am. Frogs are provided! Market At The Square runs […]

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

The 10th Annual Taste Of Calaveras Was Best Taste Yet

Murphys, CA…The 10th Annual Taste of Calaveras was the best yet. The top wineries, restaurants and artists of Calaveras County will converged at Ironstone Vineyards, for the tenth annual Taste of Calaveras April 16. To top off the perfect mix of wine, food and art, The Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio performed in the Breezeway. “This […]

Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride 2016 Pedaled It’s Way To Success

Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride 2016 Pedaled It’s Way To Success

Murphys, CA…Close to 300 bicyclists from throughout Northern California and Nevada enjoied the spring beauty of Calaveras County and took part in the ninth annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride April 16. Two scenic routes, the Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of approximately 100K, took riders through the county’s verdant countryside at […]

Calaveras Children’s Fair Had Activities & Opportunities Galore

Calaveras Children’s Fair Had Activities & Opportunities Galore

San Andreas,CA…Calaveras Children’s Fair brought a wide range of activities and informational opportunities for the children and families in our area. Hosted by Resource & Referral Calaveras @ Bret Harte High School. Join the Resource Connection and other community organizations in celebration of Week of the Young Child with a family oriented event of fun, […]

Native Plant Society Held A Native Plant Sale And Information Day At CCWD Headquarters

Native Plant Society Held A Native Plant Sale And Information Day At CCWD Headquarters

San Andreas, CA…The Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Society held a native plant sale on April 16 at CCWD’s headquarters. Hundreds of plants, including trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grasses and water-wise plants, were available for purchase. Educational booths were also set up to impart the virtues of native plants. The USFS was […]

Are We Asking The Right Questions? Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

Are We Asking The Right Questions?  Letter To The Editor By Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…During this Presidential election process are we asking the right questions? One fundamental question could be: Should the US remain a free and independent Republic? If the answer is no, then all the discussion about the border has less meaning. Also, if the answer is no, discussion about the size and extent of our […]

The Whiskerino Dinner Dance Is April 23, 2016

The Whiskerino Dinner Dance Is April 23, 2016

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 23. The dinner dance will be the official kick off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22. The Whiskerino has a fine historic tradition in […]

The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow Along Western Slope Of Sierra Nevada

The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow Along Western Slope Of Sierra Nevada

Arnold, CA…Tomorrow it will be clear again along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Rain and snow showers in the evening…then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations…33 to 41 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…an additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches higher […]

The Bear Valley Music Festival Returns For It’s 48th Year

The Bear Valley Music Festival Returns For It’s 48th Year

Bear Valley, CA…Now in its 48th year, the Bear Valley Music Festival begins on Friday, July 22 and runs through Sunday, August 7 with a total 15 concerts including a special free family matinee on Saturday, July 30. The festival showcases a wide selection of artists and genres including rock, classical, bluegrass and jazz. A […]

Time To Make Your Summer Vacation Plans With New Melones Lake Marina!

Time To Make Your Summer Vacation Plans With New Melones Lake Marina!

Angels Camp, CA…New Melones Lake Marina is now accepting reservations for the summer. New Melones Lake Marina and is located at the Glory Hole Recreation Area and offers a full service marina on the third largest reservoir in California, along with slip rentals, boat rentals, great fishing, gas, and a convenience store. We carry everything […]

Big Trees Association Offering A Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Workshop

Big Trees Association Offering A Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Workshop

Arnold, CA…Calaveras Big Trees Association is offering A Special Workshop “Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases – a Growing Problem in the Western U.S. and What You Need to Know” Presented by Jo Ellis. Director of Education Outreach at the Bay Area Lyme Foundation.  What is Lyme – overview of the infectious disease, transmission, symptoms, challenges […]

Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

Bret Harte’s Kaiya Hall Takes Top Spelling Bee Honors

San Andreas, CA…The 48th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee pitted the county’s top spellers against each other on Thursday, April 14th at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Assistant Superintendent Scott Nanik, the spelling moderator of the event, read words from the Marin County Junior High Spelling Word List. The students wrote the words down, […]

“Alice’s Adventures” Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase, April 29-30, 2016 in Angels Camp

“Alice’s Adventures” Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase, April 29-30, 2016 in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase 2016 will once again thrill the audience as they perform their unique version of the ballet classic “Alice in Wonderland.” The Spring Showcase has only two performances: 7pm, Friday, April 29, and 3pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp, and it’s […]

Bret Harte High School Now Home Of The Tony Tyrrell Sports Complex

Bret Harte High School Now Home Of The Tony Tyrrell Sports Complex

Angels Camp, CA…Behind most great organizations there is invariably one or two people who are the driving force to see that progress is made and plans come to fruition. Behind Bret Harte’s beautiful facilities and sports venues that many colleges would be proud to have that driving force has been and is Tony Tyrrell. From […]

Mark’s Twain’s 88 Days in the Mother Lode

Mark’s Twain’s 88 Days in the Mother Lode

Angels Camp, CA…Jim Fletcher, drawing from his current book, Mark’s Twain’s 88 Days in the Mother Lode & Stories from the Gold Rush, will delight visitors to Manzanita Arts Emporium during April with stories and insights about America’s foremost humorist whose story about a certain frog put Angels Camp and Calaveras County smack-dab in the […]