San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) and Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) celebrated the Grand Opening of the Calaveras Business Resource Center on April 13. The CBRC is a project that was developed by the 2015 Leadership Calaveras Program and as a result of the […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Mind Matters at its monthly mixer to be held at the clinic on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys, is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Autism […]
San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course beginning April 18. Classes will meet at Pulmonary Rehabilitation, located at 19747 Greenley Road, each Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for seven weeks. Freedom From Smoking provides a supportive group environment where adults work through the quitting process together […]
Murphys, CA…Algiers Street Walking Bridge Sponsorship. To Murphys Community Supporters, I am writing you this letter to tell you of a community concern of mine. The Algiers Street road bridge near Murphys Park has been a safety hazard for local pedestrians for a long time. Tourists and locals find the Black Bart Theater parking lot […]
Sacramento, CA…Bret Harte Junior Jessica Dominick won a silver medal in Speech. Summerville ACADEC team members bring home medals in speech and music. Bret Harte Junior Jessica Dominick earned a silver in the Academic Decathlon Speech Division III Honors Division. Left To Right: Michala Scholkowfsky, Summerville, Jessica Dominick, Bret Harte, Sydney Jones, Summerville, Skyler Ryan, […]
Jackson,CA…Join us for this 3-hour fermentation class and learn how easy it is to make your own delicious sauerkraut, kimchi, and dill pickles. We will discuss the popular drink kombucha, and will teach you how to make yogurt and yogurt cheese. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to save a seat and to help us ensure […]
Worcester, MA…Researchers face a fundamental challenge as they seek to scale up human tissue regeneration from small lab samples to full-size tissues, bones, even whole organs to implant in people to treat disease or traumatic injuries: how to establish a vascular system that delivers blood deep into the developing tissue. Current bioengineering techniques, including 3-D […]
Amador County, 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, […]
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 […]
