What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 25 through May 5, 2016

Murphys, CA…Tuesdays in Murphys – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – every Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. As always, there is live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations. Wednesdays at Rob’s Place – Weekly Specials & Live Music with Nicholas Lefler […]

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 […]

401(k) Plans ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

401(k) Plans ~ From Brian J. Tewksbury

Murphys, CA…Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With a 401(k) plan, you elect either to receive cash payments (wages) from your employer […]

Columbia College Presents 47th Commencement On April 29TH

Columbia College Presents 47th Commencement On April 29TH

Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold its 47th Commencement on Friday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. A reception for the graduates, their families, friends and guests will be held immediately after the ceremony in Carkeet Park next to the pavilion. The 145 students in the 2016 graduating class have earned 141 Associate […]

“DROP THE DRUGS” Day Saturday, April 30th At Two Locations

“DROP THE DRUGS” Day Saturday, April 30th At Two Locations

Valley Springs & Angels Camp, CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations in the county. Community members can prevent prescription and over-the-counter drug theft and abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted […]

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting On May 17

Arnold SIR Branch 152 Lunch Meeting On May 17

Arnold, CA…Om Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM, SIR (Sons in Retirement, Branch 152 ) will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Snowflake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold CA. This month’s speaker will be, Eric Olson, World Financial Group. Eric Olson is currently a Senior Executive Vice Chairman with World Financial Group; […]

Photos Will Be Main Topic Of SMUG’s May Meeting

Photos Will Be Main Topic Of SMUG’s May Meeting

Arnold, CA…Exploring the many facets of Apple’s Photos application will be the main topic when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. SMUG president Dick Cross, who has […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For April 21 & 22

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs For April 21 & 22

Sonora, CA….The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Logs for April 21 & 22 are enclosed TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF MEDIA BULLETIN Friday, April 22, 2016 00:10 PEDESTRIAN STOP 1604220001 Officer initiated activity at The Rock Of Twain Harte, Fuller Rd, Twain Harte.W/1 hma Summary: Male was standing outside a closed business. Searched the male and his backpack with […]

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 […]

Supervisor Candidates Nights On May 5th & May 11th

Supervisor Candidates Nights On May 5th & May 11th

San Andreas & Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association, the Angels Camp Business Association and the Valley Springs Area Business Association will host our Annual Candidates Night for District 1 and District 4. During this event, each candidate will be given the opportunity to speak on […]

Off the Beaten Path, The Walk/Run For Autism Awareness

Off the Beaten Path, The Walk/Run For Autism Awareness

Murphys, CA…Off the Beaten Path, the Walk/Run for Autism Awareness, to be staged for the fifth year on Saturday, April 30 in Murphys Community Park will be a multi-faceted activity. The money raised will go to support Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that treats Autism and other learning disorders. El Dorado Savings Bank […]

Colby Ryan Fouch, 14 Years Old, Died On April 20, 2016 In West Point, California.

Colby Ryan Fouch, 14 Years Old, Died On April 20, 2016 In West Point, California.

West Point, CA…Colby was born November 18, 2001 in Fresno, California. Colby was an active and prominent 4H member showing guinea pigs, rabbits, pigmy goats, and pigs. He loved being a member of the West Point’s basketball, soccer, and T-ball teams. He was also a Webelos Cubscout participating in pack meetings, events, and outings. Colby […]

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 […]

New Spring Arrivals at The Clothes Mine!

New Spring Arrivals at The Clothes Mine!

Angels Camp, CA…Stop in to see the newest arrivals at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp! Here are just a few of the fun new tops we’ve received in bright colors and bold prints. We also have several new dresses. Let us help you find the perfect outfit for the special events on your schedule! […]

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 […]