Arnold, CA…Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner by Ebbetts Pass Loyal Order of the Moose. Dinner will be served to the public free of charge on November 23rd, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Moose Lodge located at 1965 Blagen Road in Arnold.
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte FFA & Floral Shop hosted its fifth annual Adult Floral class at the high school on November 20th and 21st. We had a sold out crowd of fifty parents and community members in attendance. Participants learned about color, the history of floral art, flower care and then constructed their very […]
Angels Camp, CA…Great Local Black Friday Savings At Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances. Family owned and operated since 1955, Middleton’s Mark twain Center, Inc was originally Calaveras Mercantile bought be Hank and Matilda Middleton in 1955. Starting as a furniture, feed, fabric and appliance business in the original 1500 sq. ft. location proved to not meet […]
San Andreas, CA…More than 110 local students and teachers enjoyed an enlightening, progressive dinner with 17 enthusiastic science professionals at the 2017 Calaveras/Amador “Dinner with a Scientist” on Thursday, November 16 in Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education with funding from the […]
Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the seasonal closure of Sonora Pass (SR-108) due to accumulations of snow and ice on this route. Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor Chris Baker encountered 8″ of snow covering a thick sheet of ice that stopped his progress at about 8,000′ on the […]
Avery, CA…Avery Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, November 24, 2017 begins at 5:30 pm with refreshments and caroling (cookies and coffee/hot chocolate) please help out by bringing cookies/goodies to share with your friends and neighbors. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:00 pm with the lighting of the tree shortly thereafter. Santa Claus will make an […]
Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]
Arnold, CA…On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 6pm at Independence Hall in Arnold, Dr. Randall Smart, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Health Care District will address residents of Ebbetts Pass on the state of health care in Calaveras County. Dignity Health’s current contract with the district expires in 2019. The health care district will […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has given an update on progress on the new “Mokelumne Express” Lift…”What an incredible bluebird day for flying. Work began at 7am today with temps hovering around 19-22 degrees. Started with a safety & planning briefing then the crews headed out to their positions. The speed at which these multi-thousand pound […]
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced that Bob Diehl, President and CEO of Mark Twain Medical Center, has been named to the California Hospital Association’s Rural Healthcare Center Advisory Board. Diehl’s three-year term begins Jan. 1, 2018. “I’m excited to join an advisory board that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of patients in rural […]
Arnold, CA…The precipitation and the nip in the air is bring snow to the high country. Sonora, Ebbetts & Tioga Passes are closed. Ebbetts is closed at the east end of Lake Alpine, Sonora is closed 26.4 miles of Strawberry or just over a marathon’s length from Strawberry. Chain controls from Tamarack on up Hwy […]
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada according to the National Weather Service. Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…44 to 59 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet increasing to above […]
The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Benefit for Arnold Angels Come celebrate the season! Sunday November 19th 4pm-7pm Join us for wine and goodies and gifts Raffle prizes Free pair of snoozie slippers with any donation to Arnold Angels 10% of sales will be donated to Arnold Angels 925 Highway 4, Arnold CA (209) 795-2994
Bear Valley, CA…From Bear Valley’s website…”The name of the new high speed chair is the Mokelumne “Moke” Express! There were 40+ entries with this name and each entry will receive an unrestricted lift ticket for the 17/18 season. In addition, from this group we will hold a drawing for 6 season passes on Nov 22, […]
Arnold, Calif. – Weather permitting, Calaveras Big Trees State Park will begin its annual fall prescribed burning program this week of November 13. The park has been conducting prescribed burns since 1976. The overall goal of prescribed burning is to mimic the natural role that fire plays in the ecosystem. Fire reduces harmful forest insects, […]
Arnold, CA…Veteran’s Day Spaghetti Feed offered by Ebbetts Pass Loyal Order of the Moose. Spaghetti, garlic bread and salad will be served from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on November 11th. Veterans that show their veteran’s card eat free! Non-veterans are also welcome for $6.
Arnold, CA…A trip through High Sierra, with stops at other Apple points of interest, will be the main topic at the Tuesday, November 14 meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG). The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., Arnold, just off […]
Angels Camp, CA…Three student athletes signed their official letter of intent to pursue their athletic and academic interests next year at the collegiate level at a ceremony held at Bret Harte Union High School on November 9, 2017. Senior Katie Juarez signed with Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota where she will […]
White Pines, CA…it’s time to start on your Floats! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be available starting at 6:00/PM in Linbaugh Gazabo. Road closes at 6:45/PM. Floats arrive at 7:00/PM
Murphys, CA…Laurie’s Home Organizing can ring more order & new beauty to your surroundings. Existing furnishings skillfully & artfully put together to increase the charm and function of living spaces. As your professional organizer I find joy in helping manage the “stuff of life” –whatever it may be. Creative, neat, orderly, fast, easy to work […]