Murphys, CA…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.

July 24, 2015 – 2015 CWA Vineyard Tour & BBQ with Tour Specialist, Lynn Wunderlich of UCCE Calaveras County Farm Advisor – The Vineyard Tour is an educational program and is open to the public. Only once a year do we have the opportunity to visit this many of the most interesting vineyards in Calaveras County and to have commentary from UC experts at each stop. Vineyard managers and winemakers working with these sites will discuss the challenges and successes while we sip the proprietary wines. The event concludes with the annual “Growers Barbecue” where we discuss the day’s events over locally grown and prepared food and more Calaveras wines. The vineyard tour registration fee is $20/person and includes lunch. Shuttle service is available during the tour for an additional $30 per person (limited to 24 passengers). Reservations are required for the Vineyard Tour, shuttle service and the BBQ. Registration and reservations must be made no later than July 17 through Eventbrite. Visit calaveraswiines.org for more information.

July 10, 2015 – Live Music at the Prospectors Brewery – Owen & Kiel of the Hot Dark from 7-9pm.

July 10, 2015 – The Winter’s Tale at Feeney Park -In one of the bard’s most sweeping sagas, violent jealousy turns a king into a tyrant and tears apart families and friendships. The cycle of life and the power of true love come alive onstage, in a world filled with magic, wonder and prophecy. Visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org for information and tickets.

July 11, 2015 – Art on Main’s Third Anniversary Reception – 5:30-7:30 pm – Join them at the gallery for live music, appetizers, wine and the introduction of their new artist, Sarah Switek. Guest Artist, Chuck Waldman, will be displaying his work along with returning folk artist Donna Perkins. Other gallery artists will also be attending. Call 209-728-1888 for information.

July 11, 2015 – Summer Wine Night Release at Locke Tasting Room – Join us at 6:30pm for an evening of summer fun with live music by Grover Anderson, appetizers and tastings of all our new wines. E-mail kirsten@lockevineyards.com to reserve or purchase tickets – space is limited.

July 11, 2015 – Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series welcomes Vishten – Food, drinks, popcorn and Twisted Oak wines will be available for purchase. Concertgoers will be admitted by about 7:00pm – please carpool! – the show starts at about 8:00pm. Tickets are available online at twistedoak.com.

July 12, 2015 – Artist’s Reception at Hovey Tasting Room – The en plein air oil paintings and pastels of the Calaveras Outdoor Painting Society (COPS) will be featured the month of July at Hovey Winery Tasting Room, 350 A Main St., Murphys. A duo of talented local artists – Sunny Sorensen and Judie Cain– will fill the tasting room walls with their original art, all created on location in Calaveras County and beyond. An artist’s reception will be held in their honor from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July12. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle.

July 16, 2015 – Murphys “CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS” – Sponsored by the Murphys-Angels Lions Club & the Murphys Historic Hotel. Every 3rd Thursday – April thru September 5 – 9pm at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Money Raffles – DJ Music – Food & Drinks Available. Bring Your Classic Car – No Registration Required – FREE TO All – Come & Join the Local Fun – Spectators Welcome

July 18, 11:30 a.m. – Murphys Homecoming & Duck Races – The Murphys Community Club’s traditional Murphys Homecoming will be celebrated on Saturday in the Park. The Calaveras Community Band will kick off the festivities with a concert starting at 11:30 a.m. Other activities will include the Old Timers Luncheon for local residents who are at least 70 years of age and have lived in the area for ten years or more. There will also be the greatly anticipated duck races that benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Foundation. The Murphys Community Club will be selling a hot dog plate, ice cream bars, wine and other beverages. There is no admission charge. Murphys For further information, call 209-728-8183, or click on the Community Club link at visitmurphys.com.