Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the first-annual “Love Bites” Valentine’s Day bash on Saturday, February 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. The free event offers fun for the entire family and a special treat for every attendee. Highlights include horse-drawn carriage rides with free photo opportunities, free wine tasting and food from Old School Pie Pizza and Murphys Historic Hotel, live music by “Plan B,” dance contests, exciting offers from other select vendors, and angel romance card readings by Claudette. To make the day even more festive, there will be a prize for the woman who wears the best red dress.

Kids will enjoy face painting by Krinkles Entertainment, Bob the Balloon Guy, and “Cupid’s Corner” from Maddies Children’s Boutique. It will feature snacks, Bingo, arts and crafts, and more. The shops at Copperopolis Town Square will also be open late for attendees’ shopping convenience.

“Join us for our first official gathering of the year at Copperopolis Town Square,” says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. “Love Bites is the perfect way for all ages to celebrate Valentine’s Day.”

For more information about the event, please contact Kim Hamilton at 209.785.9700. Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.

Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreekgolf.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.

The premier Northern California golf community is also site of Castle & Cooke California’s newest Oak Collection homes, which are now sold out. Custom home sites are available on and off the golf course. Dramatic vistas of the Sierra Nevada and countless winter and summer recreational opportunities make Saddle Creek an ideal location for vacationers, families and retirees. A few luxury lofts in the Copperopolis Town Square are available for sale, which make great vacation get-a-ways. For more information about real estate either at Saddle Creek or in Town Square, please call our Sales Office at 209.785.5600 or email us at saddlecreeksales@castlecooke.com.