Stockton, CA…On Tuesday March 21, 2017 fourteen Bret Harte FFA members were awarded the golden charm of the California State FFA Degree in a ceremony at Atherton Auditorium located on the campus of Delta College. The state FFA degree is the highest degree that is bestowed upon an FFA member in California. Represented by a […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Friday the Bret Harte Aquatic Center was filled as Bret Harte opened the season hosting Linden. The Lady Bullfrogs swam past Linden 10-60. The Bull Bullfrogs paddled by the Lions 109-47. Some of the kids turned in some great times and already swam under the marks needed to qualify for sections. Full […]
Angels Camp, CA…We were able to regroup to make Bret Harte Grad Night happen again this year! We are still in need of a decoration chairperson, parents to help with decorating before Grad Night and volunteers for the event. We will be having our regular meeting this Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30 pm in the […]
Bear Valley, CA…With the bountiful snowpack and extension to the season, Bear Valley is hosting an instructor hiring clinic for both end of this season and next season. Details are below… WHERE: Snow Sports Meeting Area (at the Private Lessons sign) COST: FREE! WHO: Strong intermediate and higher skiers and snowboarders with an interest in […]
Angels Camp,CA…The ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) Mothelode charter hosted our annual Employee’s Making a Difference Ceremony at Calaveras River Academy on Pool Station Road yesterday, March 8 at 4:30. Administrators in Amador and Calaveras Counties selected a classified employee to honor. There are 25 recipients and approximately 75 people were in attendance. I’m […]
Burlingame, CA…Eight inspiring and dedicated educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards for their outstanding dedication to promoting and protecting human and civil rights. “The passion and sense of justice and community involvement that these educators all show inspires them to make a difference […]
Sacramento, CA…Forest Innovations invites students from elementary schools, middle schools and high schools — across the United States — to submit an entry to the 2017 Design-a-Stick Contest. Innovative entries from young people will be used to design and produce simple, low-cost musical instruments and drumsticks. First prize in each category is $500 for the […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County students in 4th – 12th grades, who are recommended by their school or have won at their school’s Science Fair, will participate in the 32nd Annual Countywide Science Fair on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. There will […]
Murphys, CA…On Saturday, March 11, 2017, the 8th Annual Mark Twain Health Fair will take place at Ironstone Vineyards from 8 a.m. to noon, featuring the presence of 20 community health related organizations, not to mention a helicopter landing! The free health fair will offer low-cost medical tests as well as free information on topics […]
Sonora, CA…You don’t want to miss this interesting topic with Dave Urquhart. We will have speakers with the program, teachers and students that have been involved with the program. Come join us and bring a friend. Call the Chamber for more information and reservations.
MUrphys, CA…Owners of Apple computer products, including iMacs, iPads and iPhones are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns to The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. This will […]
Burlingame, CA…California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Thursday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, firefighters and TV and movie actors at events statewide for the National Education Association’s 20th annual “Read Across America” extravaganza. Millions of people across the nation will take part in the […]
Murphys, CA…We all know how important the buzz of the friendly bee is to agriculture and our next FREE Educational Meeting is all about creating Bee Friendly Environments in the vineyard or garden. Join us March 3rd at The Murphys Historic Hotel at 9am. Come early and order the best breakfast in town! Calaveras Winegrape […]
Visalia, CA…As technology continues to revolutionize American education, the number of students turning to virtual and blended learning programs continues to grow. In fact, from September 2015 to September 2016, California Connections Academy @ Ripon saw student enrollment increase by 23 percent. The school, serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Alameda, […]
Kansas City, MO…The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliary proudly announce Savannah Wittman, a senior at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, Calif., was named first-place national winner and recipient of the $30,000 T.C. Selman Memorial Scholarship award in the 2016-17 Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. The announcement was made […]
Sonora,CA…California Highway Patrol is offering a free teen driver safety class for current and prospective teenage drivers and their parents or guardians.
Sonora, CA…Free workshop presented by the California Highway Patrol. Tips on how to keep driving longer and safer, tune up your driving skills and knowledge of rules of the road.
Arnold, CA…In an effort to raise safety and conservation awareness, California’s first hunter education law was enacted in 1954. California requires hunter education training for those who have never held a California hunting license, who do not have a hunter education certificate, or who do not have a hunting license from another state or province […]
San Andreas, CA…Take the guesswork out of your next press release. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of writing a press release and how to write one that makes the recipients’ job easier. Limited space available. RSVP now! Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce 209-754-5400 or chamber@calaveras.org
San Andreas, CA…Leadership Calaveras is a program designed to encourage the development of community leaders identify local issues and needs, and explore solutions. This program provides participants with an educational experience to increase awareness and knowledge of vital organizations in Calaveras County through hands on activities, tour, and panel discussions History of Leadership Calaveras. The […]
San Andreas,CA…The Calaveras Unified School District is holding a regular Board Of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, February 21st at 5:00 p.m. On the agenda is the price increase for paid school lunches. School Program Regulations requires School Food Authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program to ensure sufficient funds are provided to the nonprofit […]
Stockton, CA…Legal Cannabis Totals 19% of Calaveras Economy and 21% of Local Jobs, Dwarfing All Other Industries. The University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research released a comprehensive study of the impact of the cannabis industry in Calaveras. The study finds the total direct and indirect economic impact of the legal cannabis […]
Jackson, CA…Lecture will include: types of meat, spices, cultures, fermenting, smoking and equipment. Demonstration will include making pepperoni, smoked salmon, dried salmon, Canadian bacon and corned beef/venison. To save a seat and to help us ensure enough handouts and samples, please register at http://ucanr.edu/2017-ac-sat-mfp-class. $10.00 payable at the door. For more information please contact Joanne […]
Jackson, CA…How would you like more control over the growing season? Do you want to harvest tomatoes year-round and grow lettuce for your salads in the hot summer? If so, then a Hoop House could be the perfect addition to your gardening area. Please join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, March […]
Washington, DC…Despite nationwide public outcry over the nomination of Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Senate today approved the controversial pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Weeks’ long resistance followed by two high-profile Republican senators who announced their opposition to DeVos almost sank her chances of becoming the next education secretary. Educators across the nation […]
Los Angeles, CA…The following statement is from CTA President Eric Heins on behalf of more than 325,000 educators and students: “The confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Education Secretary is yet another blow to our nation, most pointedly at the millions of students who come to our public schools each and every day. The administration […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District is holding a regular Board of Education meeting on Thursday, February 9th beginning at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the proposal to create a Speech and Language Pathologist position. The meeting will be held at the District Board Room located at 981 Tuolumne Avenue in […]
Angels Camp, CA…Sally Kaplan, award-winning screenwriter and director based in Murphys, presents a uniquely creative approach for writers to develop characters, build suspense, and produce visually rich storylines. Her four-session course, Film Techniques for Writers, will take place at Manzanita Arts Emporium in Downtown Angels Camp, 1211 South Main Street (kitty-corner from the Visitors Center), […]
Los Angeles, CA…California’s educators say White House nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos would be a disaster for California’s students and public schools. Flanked by the nearly 800 delegates to the CTA State Council of Education, CTA President Eric Heins held a news conference today calling for the rejection of DeVos at her […]
Calaveras County, CA…Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. (The first year being Transitional Kindergarten and the second year a more traditional Kindergarten program.) Students may enroll in a Transitional Kindergarten program if they are five years old on September 2 through December 2. Children must be five years old […]
