California Gold Rush History Comes to Life at Columbia State Historic Park
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 02:20 PM
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia invite the public on May 16-19 to explore “Diggins Tent Town 1852,” a recreation of an 1850s mining camp. At this annual living history event, visitors have the opportunity to experience the Gold Rush come to life. Over 150 costumed volunteers will help to recreate life in the Gold Rush era in detail, including clothing, food and entertainment.
If You Would Be Queen in Calaveras County You Must Kiss a Few Frogs!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 12:49 PM
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...On Wednesday evening Fair & Frog Jump Season kicked into high gear with the annual kick off dinner. We will have a separate story with video and details of those who were honored including the Sender Family who will be honored at this year's fair. Most importantly however was this is the annual Calaveras County Hazing contest as if you are a young lady who has royal Calaveras Saddle Queen or Miss Calaveras aspirations a bit of frog kissing must be done. Since Frogs are true Calaveras Royalty future queens must pay their respects. Sometimes the most fun was watching the girl's expressions after the deed had been done. A few photos are below...
Mornings with the One Percent™ Our Weekend Preview Show is Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 11:59 AM
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our area ranked not only in the top one percent but in the top one half of one percent. So in the ups and downs of daily life remember you don’t have to be a Gates, Buffett or Bezos to live like the one percent. Just live here!
Studio 4 Dance Theater Invites the Community to the Annual Student Showcase May 3rd & 4th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 10:22 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Studio 4 Dance Theater is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual Student Showcase, set to light up the stage at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp this coming May. Mark your calendars for an enriching display of talent as our dedicated dancers perform an array of captivating dance pieces across multiple genres.
Get Your Tickets Now for the Fourth Annual Ragin Cajun Festival on May 4th!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 08:27 AM
San Andreas, CA....Join us for our FOURTH ANNUAL CALAVERAS RAGIN' CAJUN FESTIVAL on May 4th, 2024 from 11 am - 5 pm! The annual event has live music, vendors, and more food booths lining Main Street in San Andreas! Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. Proceeds benefit the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras. Free parking at Calaveras High School.
Don't Miss the High Sierra Bike-a-Palooza on May 4th!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2024 08:21 AM
Arnold, CA...This family-friendly mountain bike event is a great opportunity to explore the forest right around Arnold with the guidance of local ride leaders, and learn more about all the organizations that facilitate fun on our bikes
The Arnold Summer Pancake Breakfasts Return for Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day Weekends!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 05:20 PM
Arnold, CA...It's Back! The Community Pancake Breakfast, previously put on by the Arnold Lions Club outside of Ebbetts Pass Gas in Arnold during Memorial Day, the 4th of July Parade, & Labor Day, will return this year! GABA Board members are so excited to bring back this local tradition!!!
Dynamite and Other Explosives Located at a Home in Strawberry Successfully Disposed of and Removed from Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 04:40 PM
Strawberry, CA...TCSO deputies with the assistance of CCSO Bomb Squad, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) Bomb Squad, Tuolumne County Fire Department and the United States Forest Service, successfully disposed of the unstable explosives by detonation, causing approximately 10 loud explosions in the Strawberry area.
Explosives located at the home which were determined to be stable were safely transported by the Bomb Squads for disposal.
Calaveras County, CA...Love the moms in your life and want to spoil her on her special day? Read on for ideas where to take Mom for a special brunch or dinner in Calaveras. Let Us Do the Cooking…and the Dishes! What says “I love you, Mom” better than taking her to a nice brunch or dinner out!? And, wherever you happen to be in Calaveras, there’s bound to be something available nearby.
The 2024 Arnold Firewise Community Meeting is May 4th!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 01:03 PM
Arnold, CA...Hear the Latest from District 3 Supervisor Martin Huberty, Ebbetts Pass Fire District Chief Mike Johnson, the CC Sheriff's Office & Office of Emergency Sevices, CAL FIRE, Tuolumne FIREWISE, US CCWD, and visit the many booths for additional resources and community services. BBQ lunch provided by Cal-Waste! May 4th from 9:00 - 12:00 at Independence Hall at 1445 Blagen Rd. in Arnold.
A Bit of Wisdom from the 1739 Poor Richard's Almanac
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 10:58 AM
Philadelphia, PA...Our Favorite Founding Father is Ben Franklin. He didn't just help found our country during the 1776 era. For two generations before he helped sell concepts of Freedom, Self-Determination & Inalienable rights. From 1733 to 1758 Poor Richards Almanac helped create the unique American identity in a homey, common sense, aspirational way. A few Bits of Wisdom from 1739...
1739
If thou wouldst live long, live well; for Folly and Wickedness shorten Life.
Trust thy self, and another shall not betray thee.
He that pays for Work before it’s done, has but a pennyworth for twopence.
Historians relate, not so much what is done, as what they would have believed.
Thou canst not joke an Enemy into a Friend; but thou may'st a Friend into an Enemy.
He that falls in love with himself, will have no Rivals.
Let thy Child's first Lesson be Obedience, and the second may be what thou wilt.
Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.
Let thy Discontents be Secrets.
A Man of Knowledge like a rich Soil, feeds If not a world of Corn, a world of Weeds.
No Resolution of Repenting hereafter, can be sincere.
Honour thy Father and Mother, i.e. Live so as to be an Honour to them tho' they are dead.
If thou injurest Conscience, it will have its Revenge on thee.
Hear no ill of a Friend, nor speak any of an Enemy.
Pay what you owe, and you’ll know what's your own.
Beware of him that is slow to anger: He is angry for some thing, and will not be pleased for nothing.
Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou owest, all thou hast, nor all thou canst.
Let our Fathers and Grandfathers be valued for their Goodness, ourselves for our own.
Industry need not wish.
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden but it is forbidden because it's hurtful.
Nor is a Duty beneficial because it is commanded, but it is commanded, because it's beneficial.
Great Beauty, great strength, & great Riches, are really & truly of no great Use; a right Heart exceeds all.
President Biden on Recent Events on College Campuses
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 10:52 AM
Washington, DC...Good morning. Q Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: Before I head to North Carolina, I wanted to speak a few moments about what’s going on on our college campuses here. We’ve all seen the images. And they put to the test two fundamental American principles. Excuse me. (Coughs.) The first is the right to free speech and for people to peacefully assemble and make their voices heard. The second is the rule of law. Both must be upheld.
Mornings with the One Percent™ This Morning's Replay is Below!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2024 09:53 AM
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All of our area ranked not only in the top one percent but in the top one half of one percent. So in the ups and downs of daily life remember you don’t have to be a Gates, Buffett or Bezos to live like the one percent. Just live here!
Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 7th! Shop Local & Save!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2024 04:18 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning in 1968, the old store was destroyed by fire. But in June 1969, Sender’s Market, Inc. was opened. Since that time, there have been many changes, including remodeling, expansion, and the addition of many employees. That’s also when we added the truss plant and purchased Sender’s Market Ace Hardware in Valley Springs. Today, we’re still family owned and still working hard to stock everything from pantry essentials to power tools. Whether you’ve got questions about the perfect cut of meat or the right kind of paint, our helpful, knowledgeable staff has you covered. Click on images below for larger versions
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Updated on 05/10/2019 10:39 AM by thepinetree
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Bear Valley's Mark Phillips narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.