Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! 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 Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
January 30 – April 29, 2018 – Cattle in the Sierras Exhibit at the Old Timers Museum – Funded by a California Stories grant from California Humanities, the Murphys Old Timers Museum, has produced an exhibit on the long-established practice of transhumance in the California Foothills and Sierra Nevada. Friday – Sunday 12-4 pm
February 20, 2018 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join them for $5 glasses of wine from La Folia and live music by Alex Kash. Call 209-728-0700
February 21, 2018 – DNA in Plain English: Genealogy at the Murphys Library – Linda Trudeau will give a presentation on genealogy at Murphys Library – The focus of this presentation will be “DNA in Plain English”: You don’t have to be a scientist to be fascinated by the twists & turns of family history. Add some DNA and see what pops up! – Wednesday, February 21st @ 1:30 pm. – This is a FREE event, but please contact the branch to reserve your seat: 209-728-3036
February 21, 2018 – Sierra Celtic Society Meeting at the Murphys Historic Hotel – The life of 18th-century Scottish poet and songwriter, Robert Burns, will be the program topic at the Western Sierra Celtic Society’s 7 p.m., Wednesday meeting in the Historic Murphys Hotel’s banquet room. Born in 1759, Burns’ birthday is celebrated globally, with his poems and songs. His well-known Auld Lang Syne is traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve. The presentation will follow the 7 p.m. Irish-Scottish club’s business meeting. Attendees may arrive early for a no-host dinner in the hotel’s restaurant. The program is open to the public and admission is free. For details, visit the Celtic club’s website atSierraCelts.org or e-mail kiltguy@aol.com.
February 22, 2018 – Nicholas Lefler at the Lucky Penny – Warm up this Winter season with the hottest music by Classical Spanish Guitarist – Nicholas Lefler, every Thursday night at The Lucky Penny! Dinner and music from 6-8pm – make it a great date night! Reservations recommended – 209-890-3122 All ages welcome.
February 22, 2018 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel – Every Thursday at 9pm in the Saloon.
February 23, 2018 – Cooking Class at Marisolio – Renowned local chef Melanie Klann from Newsome Harlow Winery is back to teach our first Friday Night Class! Fun is on the menu as she creates her version of the savory dish Paella with homemade Focaccia bread. One class only 6pm-8pm. Call 209-728-8853 for reservations.
February 23, 2018 – Girls Night Out at Ironstone Vineyards – Calling all ladies… This night is all about you! Enjoy a much-needed glass of wine with your gal pals from 5-9pm for a good cause. Live music by Daniel Kushnir. Proceeds benefit the Bret Harte Aquatic Center. PS: Did we mention there will be shopping? Browse from select vendors and take home a little something for yourself. Or a whole lot. We don’t judge.
February 24, 2018 – Cattle in the Sierras Exhibit Reception from 4-7pm at the Old Timers Museum.
February 24, 2018 – Karaoke with Sweet Harmony at the Lucky Penny – 9pm-midnight.
February 24, 2018 – Chocolate & Wine Pairing and Dinner – Enjoy the pairing experience at the Milliaire Tasting Room followed by an optional dinner at the Murphys Historic Hotel. Visit milliairewinery.com/ChocolateWinePairing
March 1, 2018 – The Moon & You Live at the Lucky Penny – Come out to The Lucky Penny for a great night with The Moon and You! On tour all the way from Asheville, NC, this Americana Folk duo brings a fun upbeat sound that fills the air with joy from 6-8pm! If you missed them last year, you will definitely want to come out for this show! All ages welcome, and reservations recommended – 209-890-3122
March 2, 2018 – Murphys Irish Day Planning Meeting – Anybody interested in helping or sharing ideas is welcome to attend – 8:30am at the Firehouse Meeting Room.
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