Tuttletown, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation announces the third annual spring photography contest at New Melones Lake. The contest is only open to amateur photographers and the deadline for submissions is June 3, 2019. The photo contest has three categories: landscape, flora/fauna, and recreation. Participants may submit one photograph per category. All photographs must be from the New Melones Lake Recreation Area, taken in 2019, and must be in their original, un-edited form.
The "Empty Bowls" International Project to Fight Hunger
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2019 12:44 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Help Fight Hunger at our “Empty Bowls” cause event on April 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance and Resource Center, located at 7869 Mountain Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch. “Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, with ceramic personalized by artists and local organizations on a community level. A $10 donation buys a beautiful bowl filled with delicious homemade soup. No need to purchase ticket…Just show up, and show up early. First come, first served. Donations benefit the Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance and Resource Center and Mountain Ranch Food Pantry. There are many beautiful creations to choose from and a Silent Auction.
Totally Twisted Fridays at Twisted Oak's Murphy's Tasting Room
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 04:20 PM
Murphys, CA...It's cozy in our Tasting Room in Murphys! Enjoy the talented Nick Lefler! Mary’s Taco Truck will be parked out front. Delicious! Twisted Oak yummy wines! A fun night at Twisted Oak Tasting Room! See you there! Spring & Summer are coming; getting The Enchanted Garden ready for more Totally Twisted Fridays outside!
Legally Blond At Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 04:38 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Bret Harte students perform the musical based on the hit movie at the Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center in Angels Camp, CA. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5. 4 shows, including a Saturday matinee. This musical, like the movie, is rated PG-13. Parents should use discretion when deciding whether to allow children under 13 to attend.
The 2019 Calaveras County Airport Fly-In & Open House
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 05:02 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Saturday April 27th Calaveras Airport and the Mother Lode Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 484 will be hosting our annual open house and Fly-In. For more than 20 years now this event is popular with our local community and for many California pilots who fly in just to relax, eat, and enjoy their day here in the scenic Mother Lode.
Measure A Town Hall Meeting on April 10th at Independence Hall
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 07:05 PM
Arnold, CA...Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association would like to invite all community members that would like more information on Measure A, to attend our Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in White Pines at the Independence Hall on Blagen road. Fire Chief Mike Johnson will give a presentation of facts explaining Measure A and will be able to answer questions regarding the Measure. The Ebbetts Pass Fire Fighters Association will have members in attendance to provide support signs to the public.
PondSkimming with Wine & Brew Fest is April 13th at Bear Valley!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 09:07 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Welcome to our Annual Pondskimming event our most popular and exciting event of the year! Dig out your best retro ski-gear, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for fun.
The 12th Annual Chili Cook Off at The Murphys Historic Hotel!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 09:17 PM
Murphys, CA...On April 6, 2019 the 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Tasting starts at 1 pm - $10 per taster or brings 10 cans of non-perishable food – Taste all the chilis along with house made cornbread - Benefits the Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Counties and The Resource Connection’s Food Bank – Call 209-728-3444 for additional information.
Tom's Classic 10K Ski Race at Bear Valley Cross Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2019 11:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Our last race of the season is a 10K Classic (striding only) race and awards. Sponsored by Rossignol. See Official Tom’s Race Entry Form. For more information contact www.bearvalleyxc.com or 209 753-2834. Bear Valley lies in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson Iceberg Wilderness areas. You will enjoy an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres. Amenities include 38 trails carefully groomed for track and skate skiing and snowshoeing, the trailside Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 trailside huts, picnic tables, park benches, two kids' ski trails, a waxing hut, groomed downhill practice area and a sledding/tubing facility. The elevation of 7,000 to 7,800 feet guarantees first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers. Trails are open from 9am to 4:30pm daily. Bear Valley Cross Country is the Tahoe Alternative.