Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Announces Annual Competitive Grants Period for 202 Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Community Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2022 competitive grant process. Any project submitted by a qualified applicant will be considered. A wide variety of projects is being sought, but because of new funding sources available this year, special emphasis will also be placed on applications addressing food scarcity, mental health issues and substance abuse education and prevention.
Non-profit groups, schools and government agencies in Calaveras County are encouraged to focus on that special project that could make a difference in people’s lives, or make changes benefitting the county or groups.
The application period is from July 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022. Applications will only be accepted via email: info@calaverascommunityfoundation.org
Complete details, application guidelines and fillable forms are now available in the “Grants and Scholarships” area of the CCF website: www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org
The generosity of individual donors and corporate partners allow CCF to continue to fund viable projects benefitting our county residents. Since its inception in 2000, CCF has provided more than $2,800,000 in competitive grants, scholarships and assistance.
To learn more about the Foundation or to make a donation, please call us at (209) 736-1845 or visit our website: www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org
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The 2022 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 22nd to August 7th Bear Valley, CA...Just weeks until the festival opens! It’s gonna be an epic lineup this year. If you haven’t purchased your tickets or season subscriptions yet, don’t delay…some shows are already close to selling out, and we wouldn’t want to miss your smiling face in the crowd! Visit www.bearvalleymusic.org or call today 209-588-7344 to get your tickets, shuttle ride, and catered meals onsite. Kids are free on 7/31. Can’t wait to see you there!
The Bear Valley Music Festival is a yearly summer event in Bear Valley, California, located about 180 miles east of San Francisco at just above 7200 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada. The festival currently begins on the second-to-last Friday in July and ends three Sundays later, drawing a total audience of roughly four thousand attendees. The festival strives to appeal to a wide demographic by presenting a diverse variety of artists and styles of music over the years, including classical, rock, country, blues, folk, and jazz. The concerts are held in a tent erected to serve as a concert hall, equipped with a stage large enough to hold a symphony orchestra.
The Bear Valley Music Festival is excited to introduce Alexander Mickelthwate as their new music director, and they invite you to make plans now to attend this year’s dazzling event. Watch this video to hear Mr. Mickelthwate himself give you a sneak preview into all the excitement for 2022’s festival.
Full concert schedule at www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org
The Festival is held in a large tent located in the heart of Bear Valley Village. In addition to the main performance tent, small tents are located adjacent and offer wine, beer, beverages and snacks along with Festival merchandise for sale as fundraisers for the festival. Tickets are on sale now at www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org.
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One-way Traffic Control on State Routes 88 and 89 Alpine County, CA... The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 88 and 89 in Alpine County.
Route 88
• One-way traffic control from Lake Margaret Trailhead to Schneider Cow Camp Road for highway construction beginning Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Route 89
• Long-term one-way traffic control at Weber Street for drainage work beginning Monday, July 18, through Sunday, September 18, 2022. This is an emergency maintenance project. K-rail on southbound Route 89 will reduce the highway to one lane, and a temporary signal light at both ends will control traffic for approximately two months.
Motorists should expect 10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible.
This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment, and/or materials and construction related issues.
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
For the latest road conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
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Mountain Biking Skills Training This Weekend in Bear Valley Bear Valley, CA...Check out this 2 day mountain bike skills clinic in Bear Valley on July 30-31. This program is suited for intermediate and higher riders, and is lead by Dylan Renn who pioneered many of the trails in Bear Valley. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills by one of the best coaches in the business. More info and registration at www.singletrackmind.com — at Bear Valley Adventure Company.
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Family Fusion Concert Today at The Bear Valley Music Festival Bear Valley, CA...Don’t miss this unique family fusion concert of classical-meets-contemporary music for all ages. Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate will guide the audience through an eclectic journey of playful classical favorites, including music education and audience participation numbers bound to leave you humming. Includes surprise local contemporary youth singer-songwriters playing alongside the orchestra, special youth activities and take-home memories. Youth 17 and under are free!
Dvorak, Slavonic Dance, op 46 No. 1
Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Vivaldi, Concerto for Two Violins & Cello in D:
Performed by the stellar Stars Aligned Siblings youth soloists
Verdi, Anvil Chorus
Handel, Music from the Royal Fireworks, La Rejouissance,
Mozart, Overture to Figaro
Rossini, Wilhelm Tell Overture, the famous ending
Copland, Rodeo, Hoedown for Strings
Original Pieces, Local youth singer-songwriters to perform original pieces with orchestra: Lois Miles (12 yrs old) and Kiana Chanelle (16 yrs old)
