Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and now Arnold! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo.

Save the Date – March 18, 2017 – Murphys Irish Day – Join us from 10am-5pm on Murphys
Historic Main Street for a day of celebration of our Irish Heritage. Get here early for the parade and then stay to
shop the vendors lining Main Street, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, sip a glass of beer or wine and
wander the shops, tasting rooms and other businesses. Park out at beautiful Ironstone Vineyards to admire the
daffodils and ride the free shuttle into town.

March 9, 2017 – Karaoke at the Murphys Hotel – Every Thursday from nine to midnight in the saloon.

March 9, 2017 – Calaveras Uncorked Wine Education Series With wine-maker Rich Gilpin of Lavender Ridge
Vineyard and Coppermine Winery from 6-7:30pm at The Historic Murphys Hotel Mark Twain Ballroom. For tickets
visit www.calaveraswines.org.

March 10, 2017 – Fridays at Alchemy – Magnolia Rhythm Trio live on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music
is free, and there’s room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 reservations and information.

March 11, 2017 – The Hot Dark at the Lucky Penny Public House – Come out for another mind-blowing show
with The Hot Dark live at The Lucky Penny at 9pm! Their post-new-wave-jazz-rock, will keep the dance floor
hoppin’ all night long! Get here early for dinner and stay for the music, dancing, cocktails, and party! No cover,
21+

March 11, 2017 – Freight with Grover Anderson & Jimbo Scott at the Stevenot Tasting Room – 5-8pm

March 11, 2017 – Chris Webster & Nina Gerber at the Black Bart Playhouse – Music fans know Chris
Webster & Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling
while Gerber’s guitar is beautiful and powerful. Together they’re magic. Show starts at 7:30pm – Doors open at
6:30pm – Tickets available online at chriswebsterninagerber.bpt.me/ or, if available, at the door.

March 11, 2017 – Guided Hikes in Big Trees State Park – North Grove Guided Tours – Guided walks of the
North Grove are held on Saturday at 1 pm. The walk is 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Bring
water and your comfortable shoes. Visit bigtrees.org/ for more information.

March 12, 2017 – Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge – Four Cheddars Paired with
Four Wines with our local Cheesemonger, Judy Creighton, from 2pm-3pm. This special tasting is reserved for only
20 people so advance tickets are a must and can be reserved by emailing events@lavenderridgevineyard.com or
calling 209-736-2305.

March 14, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Renner and music by
Sequoia from 4-8pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

March 14, 2017 – SMUG Meeting – 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 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library. For more information visit the
SMUG website at www.SierraMacintoshUsersGroup.org or call 209-795-3798 or 209-728-9012.