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May the Fourth be With You at Howard's Mystic Saloon
Avery, CA...May the Fourth be With You!!! Star Wars Drink Specials! Star Wars Movies all Day and Night!!!! As soon as it gets Dark, Movies on our Outside screen!!!
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Celebrated Jumping Frogs Hop Into Action May 4 at the State Capitol
Sacramento, CA...Calaveras County’s celebrated jumping frogs hop down to Sacramento on May 4 for the traditional State Capitol Frog Jump on the west side of the Capitol grounds, beginning at noon. This jump pits lawmakers, staff and media reps against each other for bragging rights and the chance to move on to the Frog Jump Grand Finals at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21 at Frogtown in Angles Camp.
State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is sponsoring the event. She represents Senate District #4, which includes Calaveras County, and is well acquainted with the jumping frogs since she resides in neighboring Amador County.
The Capitol Jump usually attracts around 50 competitors. Trophies are presented in three categories – longest jump, shortest jump and media winner. The longest leap is automatically entered in the May 21 Grand Finals.
Excitement runs wild this year since the Grand Finals top prize has been increased to $20,000 for a leap that outdistances the current title holder. That record of 21 feet, 5 ¾ inches was set in 1986 by the late Lee Giudici with his frog Rosie the Ribiter. Every year, the jumping frogs hit the road with their entourage of Frog Jump Committee members/handlers to promote Frog Jump in advacne. The State Capitol Jump highlights their tour.
Calaveras jumping frogs first made history in the 1860’s by inspiring the tale that sparked humorist Mark Twain’s career. He visited the area in 1864 and his story about “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County was published in 1865. It triggered the public’s fascination with Calaveras County and jumping frogs.
The first Frog Jump was in 1928 as part of a community celebration marking the paving of Main Street in Angels Camp. It joined forces with the Calaveras County Fair in 1937 at the facility known as Frogtown, located south of Angels Camp.
Frog Jockey teams have multiplied over the decades, returning every year to compete – some for over 50 years. For more information on the Frog Jump, check out www.frogtown.org or call 209-736-2561.
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Water: Our Gold UPUD's Video Premiere at Ironstone on May 4th
Murphys, CA...The Union Public Utility District (UPUD), City of Angels (COA), and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) invite the community to attend a free video premiere of “Water: Our Gold” at 6 p.m. Thursday May 4 at the Ironstone Vineyards Music Room. This video tells the fascinating, 170-year story of our community’s water supply dating back to the Gold Rush. Residents of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and Angels Camp will be amazed at the incredible journey their water takes from the Sierra Nevada to their taps. In addition to the video premiere, UPUD will present a history of its water system, a high-level educational overview of water rights will be presented, and attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Utica staff manages storm flows.
This is a free event, but space is limited. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to UPUD by filling out this webform, emailing customerservice@upudwater.org, or calling 209-728-3651.
We look forward to seeing you May 4 for a great evening!
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Wino Bingo Night at The Game Room
Sonora, CA... Wino Bingo Night The Game Room Thusdays from 6 PM – 8 PM. A fun night of free bingo with some prizes! Entry is free, includes complimentary flight of Wine with Cheese & Crackers. Appropriate for the whole family, all ages welcome.
Games like billiards, darts, shuffle board, ping pong, air hockey, plus arcade, and the wall of 99 beers! There's fun for everyone we hope to see you here.
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