Murphys, CA....Maisie E Schachten was born on July 9, 1917 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. She married Lenwood M Schachten before WWII and they settled in Murphys Ca. where Lenwood was born and raised. They had 2 sons Tom and James Schachten. Maisie worked as a Psychical Therapist at Bret Harte Sanatorium in Murphys for years and then finished up her medical career at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton Ca.. She then spent the last 35 years, prior to Lenwood’s death, helping him in their cabinet shop....
Murphys, CA...Gorgeous log home hidden in the pines & approx.5 minutes to downtown Murphys. Warm & inviting with an open floor plan, magnificent rock fireplace,vaulted knotty pine ceilings,recessed lighting & a spacious loft which could be used as the office, game room or extra sleeping. Many special touches in this home that you must see to appreciate. Plenty of space for parking, RV or boat. This home is move in ready!...
Chatom Vineyards along with Chef, Kris Fichtner Present Part II of Their Summer Dinner Series
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/17/2012 01:43 PM
Douglas Flat, CA...Chatom Vineyards is gearing up for Part II of their Summer Dinner Series! Seats are going quickly. Dinner by Chef Kris Fichtner and Music by The Tour Guides!! Have you made your reservations yet?
Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 19th Anniversary...STOMP TEAM RESERVATIONS OPEN!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/17/2012 02:47 PM
Murphys, CA..Interested in being part o the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit www.CalaverasGrapeStomp.com to reserve your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. The cost is $50 per team. ....
Join Newsome Harlow for Their Monthly Themed Dinner "There's an App for That!"
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/16/2012 08:01 AM
The Kitchen at Newsome-Harlow presents our monthly themed dinner for July. "There's an App for That" on Saturday, July 21, 7 pm. Newsome-Harlow Wines Paired with Bite Size Bits of Yumminess. $50 per person ( $40 for club members) includes heavy appetizers, wine samples for pairing, tax and gratuity.
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Lila & Sage Wins the Food Network's Cupcake Wars ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/16/2012 12:00 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Camps Restaurant was filled to the brim and overflowing outside with friends family and community members Sunday Night. They showed up and worked the red carpet for the Cupcake Wars show premier featuring new Cupcake Wars Winner, local cupcake queen Karen Henderson of Lila & Sage and teammate Jami Saul of Hillbillies Restaurant. Tonight brought a Hollywood feel to Calaveras County! Here is a previous story we wrote on Karen... The winner of Cupcake Wars will be revealed on Sunday, July 15 when the “Cupcake Wars” episode featuring her airs on the Food Network. Henderson and Saul have had to keep their lips sealed about the outcome of the show since taping the episode back in February....
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Don't Miss Reba and Whiskey Dawn At Ironstone July 21st!!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/16/2012 03:37 PM
Murphys, CA...Country music star Reba will be performing at Ironstone Vineyards on Saturday, July 21st at 7:30pm. The concert will take place at the Ironstone Amphitheatre located at 1894 Six Mile Road in Murphys, CA. Tickets start at just $45 and can be purchased at www.ironstonevineyards.com or at www.etix.com. The opening act for Reba will be popular California country band Whisky Dawn. Often referred to as “The Queen of Country,” Reba is the biggest female hitmaker in Country Music history and has sold more than 56 million albums worldwide. Reba has had 35 #1 singles, including the #1 hit “Turn On the Radio” from her most recent album All The Women I Am. During her recent All The Women I Am tour, both Pollstar and Billboard’s Boxscore – the touring industry’s leading trade outlets – named her the #1 female Country touring artist...
Murphys, CA...Piazza at 260 Jones Street is having a Huge Sidewalk Sale!! Come see what is new at Piazza and walk around to look at our one of a kind Consignment items for sale. From Art work to hand made dishes from Italy. Also we will be selling bolts of fabric and unique housewares. Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm
An Evening with David Lindley Tonight At Twisted Oak
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/13/2012 10:23 AM
Vallecito, CA...One of the best new venues in the area to take in a concert is at Twisted Oak Winery. Their "Folk At The Oak" Summer Concert Series rolls on tonight with David Lindley. Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music. The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources. Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki. The eye-poppingly clad "Mr. Dave's" uncanny vocal mimicry and demented sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show....
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