Air Traffic over Calaveras County? Just Rm Fire Air Supprt Heading Home
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/26/2013 08:29 PM
San Andreas, CA...We have had some inbound questions on if there has been an incident in Calaveras County with the helicopters and low flying aircraft. We just checked in with the TCU Command center to confirm that it was just Rim Fire planes and helos heading back to McClellan. The DC-10s, C-130s and the Blackhawk National Guard Helos are working from there. During the day the helicopters usually work from local retardant mixing facilities and refueling stations and only return home at night.
San Andreas, CA...Jenny is approximately 2 years old and weighs 43 lbs. She is a hound dog. She knows how to sit and loves to play with the ball. Jenny will need to be spayed before going home with you. Dawn is a lab mix who needs some training, but has great potential. She is about 2 years old and ready for her forever home. Dawn will need to be spayed before going home with you...
Calaveras Community Band Playing Free Labor Day Concert -Concert Canceled Due To Rim Fire
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/24/2013 01:56 AM
Murphys, CA....The Calaveras Community Band, that traces its history to California’s gold rush days, will present a special Labor Day concert under the direction of Bandmaster Mic Harper in the Murphys Community Park on Monday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Families and other members of the community are invited to pack a picnic dinner and enjoy this end of the season concert. There will not be any food or beverages for sale in the park...
Rail Road Flat Says Thank You To The Supporters of 2013 Tiger Fest
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/24/2013 02:35 AM
Rail Road Flat, CA...Thank you to all who attended and volunteered at the 2013 Tiger Fest Fundraiser benefiting the Friends of Rail Road Flat School Enrichment Program. The dinner annually prepared by chefs Magali and Bell was wonderful African influenced cuisine, the auction was packed with over 35 wonderful items, and the entertainment was fabulous. The night began with students drumming on the front porch under the leadership of Mark Dyken, while inside the silent auction and no-host bar were opening up. The dinner was accompanied by live music from classical guitarist Gordon Rowland fallowed by annually performing duo Nedra and Julio. The live auction concluded the evening with oars rafting trip, custom James Aaron’s platter, and even a Noreen Huberty Rum cake....
Local Author Pens New Book Using Vintage Images to Share Wineries’ History
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/24/2013 04:52 PM
Murphys, CA... Explore the Wineries of the Gold Country - The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Wineries of the Gold Country by local author Sarah Lunsford. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of vineyards in this California region....
Loruccio's Sicilian Cuisine - Mr. Gene Lanier Tonight!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/23/2013 12:58 PM
Murphys, CA... Lorrucio's Sicilian Cuisine has Mr. Gene Lanier performing from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight and Mr. Sanchez performing from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow night - Everyone is invited! We have a full bar and the specials this weekend (Friday through Sunday) include as an appetizer sauteed prawns with mushroom and fresh tomatoes, main course of stuffed portobello ravioli in creamy gorganzola with sherry and fresh mushrooms and tomatoes. Also on our specials list is chicken caccia tore; baked chicken breast with capers, olives, mushroom, and artichoke hearts in a light tomato and rosemary sauce. Our take out menu is inside – be sure to let us know you saw it on thePineTree.net...
Calaveras Grape Stomp 2013 - Calling All Volunteers From the Last 20 Years
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/23/2013 01:47 PM
Murphys, CA... We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary of the Calaveras Grape Stomp and honoring all the many volunteers over the past 20 years. If you've ever have or still are volunteering please attend this years Grape Stomp, Saturday, Oct 5 in Murphys Park to be honored and recognized.
Photos above from past Calaveras Grape Stomps
