Angels Camp, CA...Moms! Tell the kids you would like brunch at CAMPS (Reservations Required) and a cute new outfit from Oak + Vine this Mother's Day. Sunday, May 12th. Brunch seatings available at 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30, reservations required:(209)729-8181. Oak + Vine Pop-up-shop on the Arbor 9:30am-1:30pm
Celebrate Mothers with Champagne Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2019 09:08 AM
Murphys, CA...In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, JP Morgan, John Wayne, Sunny Ficus, and Charles Bolton, a.k.a. Black Bart the “Gentleman Bandit.” Step into our parlor, and step back in time! Murphys Historic Hotel is the only hotel on historic Main Street and the only hotel in town providing a full service dining room and saloon seven days a week! If desired, guests may park their car for their entire stay, and walk the Main Street to shop and sample local wines from 24 tasting rooms. Over eight vineyards surround the town of Murphys. The Murphys Historic Hotel offers
The 2019 Amgen Tour of California Begins Tomorrow in Sacramento. Hwy 88 Traffic Impacted on Monday!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2019 03:18 PM
Los Angeles, CA...The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, with details announced by AEG, owner and presenter of America’s only UCI WorldTour race. Throughout seven stages over seven days (May 12-18, 2019), the world’s elite professional cyclists will contest mountain roads, highways and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena. The 773-mile course through 13 Host Cities will ante up 14 Sprints, more than 68,000 feet of elevation gain and 25 King of the Mountain (KOM) climbs, the most in race history, and a fan-favorite Mt. Baldy summit finish. More than half of the seven stages feature 120+-mile courses.
Presidential Message on the 150th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2019 10:04 AM
Promontory, Utah...One hundred fifty years ago, the first transcontinental railroad in the United States was completed, and our Nation was changed forever. On May 10, 1869, the final golden spike was driven into the ground at Promontory Summit, Utah, joining the tracks of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. This unbroken rail line of nearly 2,000 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, to Sacramento, California, connected the existing eastern rail network to the western states and territories, enabling passengers and goods to travel from coast to coast more economically and in as little as a week.
Stevenot Winery Celebrated Their New Winery Location on Cinco Sunday
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2019 09:54 AM
Vallecito, CA...A good sized crowd came for the fun of live music by Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers, The Food Shack Taco Truck & House made Sangria by Jon Oliveto at Stevenot Winery's Cinco Sunday. The event was the first of many at Stevenot Winery's new Vallecito location. No visitors to our area will have two choices for tasting & events at Stevenot. The winery and their downtown Murphys Tasting Room.
San Andreas, CA...At the San Andreas Demo Garden. Morning only activity 10am to NOON. Free Activities May Include (we’re still planning): Kids’ Cooking, Sensory Area, Plant Flowers to take home, Nature Art, Explore the World of Worms, Make a Book Bag, Face Painting, Music.
A Concert Celebrating the Avery Hotel Restoration featuring The Rhythm Riders & Tom Drinnon
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2019 09:07 AM
Avery, CA...The Avery Hotel Restoration is Complete! Built in 1851, the 167-year-old landmark Avery Hotel has been restored to its original splendor and has added a beautiful new stage, nestled among the trees and perfect for concerts and dancing under the stars. Inaugurating the new stage are the popular Johnny Cash / Patsy Cline tribute band, The Rhythm Riders. Fronted by award-winning vocalists Johnny and Dee Price, The Rhythm Riders will perform Johnny Cash’s favorite train songs, including Wabash Cannonball, Hey Porter, and Wreck of the Old 97.
Sonora, CA...On Saturday, May 11th, 2019, the City of Sonora will be hosting the 62nd annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse - Mother Lode Round-Up Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to the downtown area of Sonora.
The 2019 Dogwood Festival, "A Walk Among the Dogwoods", The Dogwood Chamber Players & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2019 08:56 AM
Arnold, CA...The Calaveras Big Trees Association's Dogwood Festival will feature the Dogwood Chamber Players, Guided Walk Among the Dogwoods and much more. A rare opportunity to hear music from these accomplished musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods and to celebrate the season of the Dogwood. “A Walk Among the Dogwoods” for ticket holders to begin at 12:30. Check in at the table in front of Jack Knight Hall by 12:15. Enjoy a walk, music, hors d’oeuvres and Indian Rock Vineyards Wine Tasting. Also Quyle Kilns Dogwood creations, a raffle and more...
Pamper Your Mom with Dinner at Sequoia Woods on May 12th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2019 08:06 PM
Arnold, CA...Don't forget: Mother's Day is approaching and we're open for dinner. Bring Mom to our restaurant for a wonderful meal, a good view and even a rose to take home...reservations highly recommended! Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and lounge, dining room and seasonal deli. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from indoors or outside on the deck, with a view down the main tree-lined golf fairway.