And The Winners Are…Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2017 03:10 PM
Murphys, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards dinner took place in the beautiful confines of Ironstone Vineyards on Friday night. It was an annual celebration of the businesses & people who have made our communities better, provided needed services and employment for many of our friends and neighbors. Over 200 movers & shakers attended including State Senator Tom Berryhill, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, many local elected officials & a large cross section of our local business community. Calaveras Lumber, Blooms & Things, CCAR Charities, Inc., Renegade Winery, Donna Stevenson & Kris Cromwell Fletcher all took top honors in their categories...
Hey Good People!!! The Grizz Opens Today!!! Rasmussen Classic Ski Racing Too!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/28/2017 08:05 AM
Bear valley, CA...Hey Good People! It's Saturday and It looks to be an awesome weekend with Sunny Skies and ENE winds from 6-8mph. Continued warming and Sunshine is on tap for Sunday also so let's get riding! We got the Grizz Chair turning Thursday and we will do some Avalanche Control again this morning due to winds and the opening of the Grizz bowl looks to be sometime around 10 or 11am depending on how the control work goes. The Rassmussen Classic is this Sat/Sun so check that out also. A return of snow is in the forecast for the coming mid week so be sure to check back and and see how that progresses.Come on up and experience our local "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos and stay tuned..........
Planning For 25th Annual Murphys Irish Day Underway ~ Vendors Needed!
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/26/2017 02:50 PM
Murphys,CA...The Murphys Irish Day organizing committee has begun its work creating the 25th Anniversary celebration that will be held on Saturday, March 18. Through the years, the event has grown to become one of the Mother Lode’s most popular festivals, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors. It is a presentation of the Murphys Business Association with proceeds funding the activities of the association as well as community projects and enhancements.
Black Oak Casino Resort Brings Country Music Royalty, Pam Tillis & A Variety Of Local Bands To Willow Creek Lounge
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/24/2017 03:01 PM
Tuolumne, CA...Black Oak Casino Resort will be the epicenter for entertainment in February as Willow Creek Lounge continues to welcome a wide variety of music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Among those hitting the stage is country music legend, Pam Tillis and the area’s most exciting tribute performers.
Hey Good People!! 115 Inches Of "Pure Mountain Fun" From This Storm Alone!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2017 09:51 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 30" of new snow overnight and well..........it's epic! 115" for the storm total, 183" in 2 weeks, 279" for the season and 153" for our current base. We are closed today to recover from the copious amounts of snow yet our Mtn Ops teams are here and working hard for you so we can reopen for Tuesday January 24th 2017. Today's high is expected to be around 23F with SSW winds from 5-9 mph. We could pick up another 2-4" today before the system makes it's way East and gives way to High pressure arriving tomorrow and clear skies for the next 4-5 days. We're still assessing the Lwr mtn for Avalanche hazards which remain at 4 High currently but patience is the key here. Until then copious amounts of quality riding is to be had on the frontside/backside and village sides of our Mtn. Stay safe, ride with a friend and be aware of deep tree wells as they are abundant inbounds and in the soft boundaries. Come on up and check out our local "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos and stay tuned..........
Hey Good People!!! It's Is Dumping "Pure Mountain Fun" In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2017 10:37 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 13" of new overnight!!! 31" for the storm total so far and counting! We are in it and well......it's time to get yer powder game on. Today the high will be around 29F with SSW winds from 20-40mph. 8-12" s expected to fall during the day today and another 5-9" tonight, 3-7" during the day Saturday, 5-9" Saturday night, 9-13" Sunday and 9-13" Sunday night. Expect possible delays due to weather as we will have Avalanche Control every morning into next week. Get on up here and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Hey Good People!! Another 10 Inches Of Fresh Powder At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2017 06:52 AM
Bear Valley, CA....Hey Good People! 10" of new in 24hrs!!! As the system continues we'll see another 3-5" today, 2-4" tonight, 6-10" Friday, 5-9" Friday night and 2-4" for Saturday with more coming but we'll wait another day before we put those totals out. The high today is expected to be around 28F with winds out of the SSW from 13-20mph. The low tonight will come in around 26F with continues winds out of the South from 10-21mph. Expect possible delays due to weather as we will have Avalanche Control this morning and for the next handful of days. Get on up here and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Sonora, CA...On January 1st, 2016, Tuolumne County awoke to the New Year with sad news that one of its best-loved arts benefactors had passed, Richard Burleigh. With nearly 40 years' experience organizing popular arts, crafts and music festivals, Burleigh will long live in the hearts of many people as the man, who brought us creative fun!Now, to honor him Burleigh's family and Tuolumne County Arts Alliance are working together to create the Richard Burleigh Memorial Scholarship to support local youth arts. "From the day he moved to Tuolumne County, Richard went to work to help create our local arts council," says TCAA's executive director Connie O'Connor-Gahagan. "He was a founding member of our arts advocacy work. With such a deep friendship, everyone at TCAA knew that we needed to help build a lasting tribute to this brilliant producer and artist."
It Was A Sell Out At The 31st Annual "First Taste Of The Year" Copperopolis Wine Festival !!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2017 09:10 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Copperopolis Town Square hosted the Sold Out, 31st Annual “First Taste of the Year” wine festival on Saturday. 750 tickets were sold for tastings from more than 35 wineries from across the Sierra Foothills. Live jazz from the Bob Eisenman Band complemented artisan foods and appetizers, gourmet wood fired pizza, burgers, cheeses, French bread and treats. A wide selection of custom crafts, artwork, clothes, gifts, wines, foods and souvenirs were also available from local merchants. Activities and games for kids were also part of the festivities. Click below for our new for 2017 1200 pixel slideshows & photo albums with lots and lots of photos...
