Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and now Arnold! Marisolio Cooking Classes – Join the folks at Marisolio on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month to learn new recipes and techniques featuring their olive oil and vinegar products. Classes are held at 10am and 6pm at the Tasting Room. Visit marisolio.com for more details.

UNCORK CALAVERAS – Have you checked out CWA’s new APP? It’s the best way to stay up to date on all that is happening within our Calaveras Wine community. At a glance you can find your favorite winery or restaurant contact info or check out all the upcoming events! Download the app from Itunes or GooglePlay.

Fridays and Saturdays at Zucca Tasting Room – “Zucca After Hours” is open 5-8 pm. If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a Friday or Saturday night, the Zucca garden is your place. We always welcome your picnic items or takeout from area restaurants.

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

April 4, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Frog’s Tooth and music by The Two Pisces from 4-8pm. .

April 7, 2017 – Wine Down Friday at Stevenot – Live music by Lucks starting at 5pm – Enjoy a glass of wine, small plates and some music on the first Friday of each month.

April 7, 2017 – Live Music at Alchemy – Every Friday, Alchemy features jazz standards by Matt Cullen on our patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free and there’s room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations

April 8, 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.

April 8, 2017 – The Brothers Strong at Outer Aisle – 8:30am – Cover charge for music – Burritos available for purchase.

April 8, 2017 – Milliaire Barrel Room Bash – 5:30-8pm – Join Milliaire for our Barrel Room Bash series! Our summer Locals’ Night series was such a success, we’ve decided to keep the fun going with a winter concert series at the Milliaire Winery barrel room, just 3 miles outside of downtown Murphys! Enjoy live music by THE EXPERIMENTALIST, food by OLD SKOOL PIE PIZZA and HALF PRICE on select bottles of wine! Music begins at 6PM – FREE ADMISSION – 3300 Murphys Grade Rd, Murphys, CA.

April 9, 2017 – Artisan Cheese Tasting Series at Lavender Ridge – 2-3pm – Taste 4 artisan chesses and 4 Rhone Wines as presented by our local Cheesemonger, Judy Creighton – 209-7236-2305.

April 11, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Chiarella and music by Brian Jirka from 4-8pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

April 11, 2017 -Lamb it up Cooking Class with Jenny Baxter at Marisolio Tasting Bar – Join them for ground lamb and rice stuffed cabbage, roast leg of lamb with cinnamon and allspice crust, fried stuffed lamb patties, Syrian rice pilaf and cucumber yoghurt salad. Two hour classes begin at 10am and 6pm. Call 209-728-8853 for reservations and information.