Who Let the Frogs Out? Find Out April 30th at Angels Camp Museum
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2022 10:24 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Join us for some great family fun and free admission on April 30, 2022 to celebrate the grand opening of our new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibit sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation.
What's Happening in the Mother Lode Through April 28, 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2022 01:43 PM
San Andreas, CA...Join Sarah & Sarah weekly as they talk about what's going on in the Mother Lode, and give you tidbits of fun trivia about the area too! The Mother Lode region of California includes Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. All three counties have a rich history in gold mining, settlers and agriculture that make this rural area a place where so many people want to visit and live. It's also a place that's full of many events to keep everyone busy, from outdoor adventures, to concerts, to festivals, to farmer's markets and more, you only have to stay home if you want to.
Local Arnold Distillery Featured on PBS Show American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/25/2022 06:38 PM
Arnold, CA....Hinterhaus Distilling and owners & founders Nate and Bonnie Randall are featured in the latest PBS's American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag. Theirs is a great, old fashioned, powering through setbacks story. They signed their lease and began their journey just as Covid started to stead around the globe. When most would have just turned and run, they have persevered and prospered. Congratulations to them on being featured in the show and on their success.
Calaveras Wine Country's Spring Wine Weekend is April 23rd & 24th, 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2022 09:47 AM
Murphys, CA...Enjoy two days of spring weekend fun in Calaveras Wine Country. 1-day and 2-day tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at 27 participating tasting rooms, and a weekend guide with maps. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event will sell out. Wineglass/wristband/map pickup starts at 9:30 at the Wine Info Center on Saturday and Sunday. Tasting rooms are open between 10:30 and 11:00. The event wraps up at 5:00 each day. Find a list of participating tasting rooms HERE.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz this Weekend at the Metropolitan
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2022 09:47 AM
San Andreas, CA...A clever, entertaining and fast paced dramatization based upon the timeless and exciting L. Frank Baum classic adventure story of young Dorothy who finds herself lost in the strange and magical Land of Oz.
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
The Big HCO Sledfest is This Weekend at Bear Valley!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2022 09:48 AM
Bear Valley, CA...It’s not all over once the lifts stop turning! Come and join us for the second annual HCO SledFest this April 22nd – 24th right here at Bear Valley Resort. HCO SledFest is a social gathering and event for snowmobilers of all ages and skill levels. We welcome you to come for the day or camp out in your RV for the duration of the event.
Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride Returns to Feeney Park in Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2022 10:18 AM
Murphys, CA...Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride returns to Feeney Park in Murphys on Saturday, May 7 with three all-new bicycle rides that are challenging, exhilarating, and take you through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world at one of the most beautiful times of the year. And after the ride, there will be a party in the park with barbecue prepared by Chef Laura Lowell and a crew of Feeney Park volunteers. Live music will add more fun to the day.
Copperopolis, CA...January 15, 2022 The 21st Annual Hot Copper Car Show, one of the largest car shows in the Mother Lode, is returning to the Town Square at Copper Valley on May 7, 2022 after a two year hiatus. It will feature classic, custom and hot rod cars, trucks and motorcycles from throughout Northern California and is open to the public free of charge.
Celebrate Spring with April Wine Specials from Black Sheep Winery!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2022 11:17 AM
Murphys, CA… Black Sheep Winery arrived in Murphys with the 1984 harvest. From that first harvest we produced our 1984 Amador Zinfandel. The wine was styled in a big, bold way like nobody else could do. That’s what makes us Black Sheep; we’re different from the rest of the flock. We feature small batches of limited release wines handcrafted from high quality grapes grown in Calaveras and Amador Counties. We produce about 2,500 cases of wine per year, specializing in Zinfandels and Rhone varietals.
Guided Nature Walk on The Arnold Rim Trail: Get to Know Your Conifers
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2022 11:57 AM
Arnold, CA...Guided Nature Walk: Get to Know your Conifers, April 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Join retired National Park Service Ranger Mary Anne Carlton as she shares her extensive knowledge of the ecology and history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks meet at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines at 9 am, follow the paved ADA trail, and are about 2 miles round trip. Walks proceed rain or shine!
