Calaveras Transit Saturday Hopper Connects You to Calaveras’ Wine Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/14/2019 06:59 PM
Murphys, CA...The Calaveras Transit Saturday Hopper service starts February 16th. Just in time for the Presidents Wine Weekend festivities in Murphys! Hourly runs between Angels Camp, Murphys and Arnold. For more information call (209) 754-4450 or visit the Calaveras Transit website at www.calaverastransit.com.
First Ever Cajun Festival Slated for San Andreas! Fundraiser benefits Hospice of Amador and Calaveras
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 11:15 AM
San Andreas, CA...The first ever Calaveras Ragin’ Cajun Festival will be held 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 9, 2019 on the historic downtown streets of San Andreas where almost a half-ton of Louisiana crayfish will be boiled and served up along with live music and several dozen vendors. Members of the San Andreas Rotary Club have been planning this event since late summer. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of Amador and Calaveras, and other Rotary projects.
Hank Williams Jr with Moonshine Bandits at Ironstone Amphitheatre Sunday, August 4, 2019
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 01:34 PM
Murphys, CA...Thrilled to have our first show announcement of the year be the legendary Hank Williams Jr! Hank Williams Jr.'s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six PLATINUM albums, 20 GOLD albums, 13 No. 1 albums and 10 No. 1 singles. Marking 52 years since his first album in 1964, Hank Jr. released IT’S ABOUT TIME (Nash Icon Records) on January 15. In addition to the history making “Are You Ready for the Country,” the project includes new tunes such as “Dress Like an Icon,” “Just Call Me Hank,” “It’s About Time,” and “The Party’s On” as well as re-recorded versions of classics “Mental Revenge” and “Born to Boogie” with Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore and Brad Paisley on guitar. IT’S ABOUT TIME is Hank's 37th album in his five decade career. He continues to add accolades to an extremely impressive resume, which includes ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. As a touring artist, Hank was a pioneer in bringing arena rock production values to country music, and he remains one of the most consistent ticket sellers in music, period, as generation after generation gets turned on to one of the most dynamic live performers ever to take the stage.
Hey Good People! Too Much Storming Keeps Bear Valley Closed Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 02:09 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We will remain closed today 2-13-2019 due to heavy rain/snow,High winds and HIGH Avalanche Danger. We apologize for the inconvenience and we look to reopen Thursday 2-14-2019 if conditions allow. Peace Out, Mattly
Next in MTMC ‘A Plan 4 Me’ Series is ‘Focus on Heart Health’ Feb. 26 & Other Events on Heart
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 02:15 PM
San Andreas, CA.... “Focus on Heart Health” is the timely topic for the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center’s “A Plan 4 Me” wellness workshop series. Those attending the Feb. 26 event will learn how to keep their heart healthy; how Mark Twain Medical Center supports local cardiac patients, and what types of minimally invasive surgical techniques are available. This event during American Heart Month will feature medical professionals from the Mark Twain Heart Center, along with General Surgeon Dr. Andrew McCoy, MD. Steve Shetzline, Executive Director of the Murphys Senior Center, who will give an overview of Stay Vertical Calaveras, a free exercise program for seniors sponsored by Mark Twain Health Care District.
San Andreas, CA...Robert J. “Bob” Geiszler, a long-time resident of San Andreas, died peacefully January 27, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 83-years-old. Born February 28, 1935 to Johanna and Ted Geiszler near Ashley, North Dakota, the family moved to Lodi, CA when Bob was 6-years-old. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1953 and attended Wartburg College in Waverly, IA where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Marjie. After college graduation in 1957, Bob volunteered and served two years in the U.S. Army. He married Marjorie Clark in Ripon, WI in 1959. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31st.
Book your Wine Weekend Getaway During the 23rd Annual Presidents' Wine Weekend 2/15-2/17
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 07:08 PM
Murphys, CA...Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is set to host the 23rd Annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend on February 16th and 17th 2019 from 11:00 to 5:00 each day. Nestled in a beautiful landscape, at the base of the Sierra Foothills and just 90 minutes from the Bay Area and Sacramento region, Calaveras Wine Country is the perfect one-stop wine and adventure wonderland. The 23rd Annual “Presidents’ Wine Weekend” in Calaveras County opens the doors to discovering wineries, wine experiences and special events in the Gold Rush town of Murphys, CA. Weekend visitors will be given a map to explore the tasting rooms of their choice with the purchase of a $25 commemorative glass where they can enjoy a limited flight of award-winning wines at over 24 participating wineries. All-Weekend passes and One-Day tickets are pre-sold online with a limited amount of passes available on the day of the event. Advance ticketing at https://www.calaveraswines.org/presidentswineweekend.
Winter Weather Returns This Evening & Continues Through Feb 15th
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2019 11:37 AM
Sacramento, CA...The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the mountains and a flood warning for lower elevations. An active next several days ahead with snowfall in the forecast through at least Friday. A major winter storm will arrive later today and continue into Thursday. Unlike previous systems, snow levels will rise several thousand feet tomorrow (possibly reaching 7000-8000 feet by the afternoon). Here are the latest thoughts for those traveling to the mountains.
A Time to Look Back as We Move Forward. The Federalist Papers Number One by Publius. Introduction by John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2019 01:55 PM
Arnold, CA...In our sharply politically divided country it may be time for us all to look back and reaffirm that our country really is a collection of ideas and ideals. The Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness that we all at times take for granted was hard fought and narrowly won. In the end our allegiance is not to a King, Dictator or Strong Man but too each other. One thing the founding fathers all agreed on was that human nature is subject to weakness and they took into account human frailties. They devised a system that has at many times protected us from man's and woman's worst enemy which is the reflection that stares back at us all from the mirror.
Click Above to Listen to Federalist Paper Number One
Travel Could be Treacherous on Stanislaus National Forest During Possible Rain-on-Snow Event
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2019 05:16 PM
Sonora, CA...Forest leaders encourage visitors to be prepared for heavy rain and snow if they are traveling on or near the Stanislaus National Forest during the next few days. “The National Weather Service is forecasting five to six inches of precipitation across the forest,” Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken said. “This heavy rain event should begin as snow and rain, but freezing levels are expected to rise to as much as 7,000 feet, which means some of the snowpack could thaw and cause some pretty significant flooding.”
