Tragedy Brings Our Community Together By Lea-Marie C. Paar
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2013 11:27 PM
Valley Springs, Ca... Tragedy struck our small community on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, when Leila Fowler, a beautiful 8-year-old little girl, was killed in her Valley Springs home. As news of this tragedy spread throughout Valley Springs and beyond, friends and family rallied to help her family get through this horrible time. Hardly even three days after this tragedy struck, a vigil was held at Leila's elementary school...
Memorial For Zach Orman May 5 in Big Trees State Park
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/30/2013 03:09 PM
Murphys, CA...There will be a memorial service for Zach Orman on Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm at Big Trees State Park. It will be in the Group Campsite on the North side of Highway 4. Take the second driveway on the left after the main entrance to the park.
Another Home Remodeling Project Underway From Uniquity Builders!! Pictures...
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/29/2013 12:15 PM
Murphys, CA...After weeks of digging through solid mountain rock, the basement/wine cellar portion of this bedroom addition in Murphys, Ca. is finally starting to take shape. Here are a few pictures to show you what we've done so far...enjoy!
Celebration of Life for John Laughton Dawson, April 27
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/26/2013 10:09 AM
Murphys, CA...John Laughton Dawson...On March 10, 1940, in Liverpool England John Laughton Dawson was born to Ivy May and Thomas John Dawson who had no idea what they had unleashed on this tiny world. No idea that this wee little one would become such a huge and wondrous personality. During the war in England. John’s father worked at the docks and a bomb hit the side of their house and detonated in the yard. When there was an air raid they would have to hide in an Air Raid Shelter in their yard and wear gas masks...
"Ribs for "Kids" - Kirstie Mize's Senior Project Helped Fund Diabetes Research
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/26/2013 09:37 AM
Murphys, CA... Kirstie Mize is a senior at Bret Harte and her senior project was "Ribs for Kids". This was a fundraiser that was held last Saturday in Murphys Park. All proceeds benefited the American Diabetes Association in looking for a cure for juvenile type 1 diabetes. It was another great afternoon in Murphys Park. Great Weather, Ribs for a good cause and Plan B rocking the Gazebo...
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition open to young ladies age 14-18 years of age that live in Calaveras County. Calaveras Saddle Club combined with the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee host this event every year on the first day of Fair. This year four local young ladies will Vie for the coveted title of Calaveras Saddle Queen. They are Nicole Harp, Julia Kalik, Samantha Cobb and McKensey Middleton. Larger photos and bios enclosed....
Photos By Cherry Tree Photography
Twisted Oak Winery Concert Series Kicks Off with The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2013 02:27 AM
Vallecito, CA... The first show of the Twisted Oak Winery 2013 Concert Series - the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band. Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce that the opening show of our 2013 Twisted Folk Concert Series will be none other than the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, under the stars at the winery in Vallecito.
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 24 through May 4, 2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2013 01:28 AM
Murphys, CA...Alchemy presents "Amateur Chef Sunday Night" - Have you ever wanted to cook one of your favorite, best, or traditional family recipes in a restaurant, with the help of a professional Chef, and then sell your dish as "Tonight's Special" to a restaurant full of people? If so, Alchemy's " Amateur Chef Sunday Night" is for you. Submit your recipes, along with photos and the recipe's story (if you have them) directly to Alchemy's Chef Jason Wright via e-mail. Every few weeks, Jason will choose a submission to be the featured dish. The Alchemy kitchen staff will take care of ordering the food and any of the hard prepping. The Sunday morning on which your dish will be featured, you may (but don't have to) come in to finish off the preparation with Jason. That night, your recipe will be Alchemy's Dinner Special. Invite your friends and anyone you want to impress. You will be encouraged to work with our servers to deliver each order of your featured dish to the table. This offer is open to individuals only, please; not couples or groups. To make a submission or ask further questions, contact Jason directly at jmwrightmegg@yahoo.com....
