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Big Trees 25th Annual Family Day Celebration is Aug 17th
Calaveras Big Trees State Park -- The 25th annual Family Day Celebration -- a full day of events, displays and programs aimed at the entire family -- will be held Saturday Aug. 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the popular state park.
Put on your walking shoes and plan to spend a day exploring one of California's best state parks.
The event offers a chance to experience a beautiful scenery, with the addition of a numerous displays and events related to the park experience.
For 25 years Family Day has been held as a way of thanking the public for its support of the park's program, and to show first-time visitors the breadth of the park experience. Displays and programs are all free. Normal state park entrance fees apply.
The festival-like day includes more than 20 presentations and displays, including the popular "Wild Things" with live animals, horse-drawn carriage rides, guided walks among the giant trees, a butterfly release, a large display of reptiles, a Miwok Indian Display, crafts and face painting. Smokey the Bear will make an appearance, and families will have a chance to try the "Cocked Hat Bowling" game resurrected from the Gold Rush era.
The Mother Lode Brass Band will play on the Big Stump, and folk singer Linda Tringali will perform at Jack Knight Hall.
The Moose Lodge will provide a barbeque and ice cream and baked goods and ice cream will be available all day. A full schedule of events is attached.
Family Day is an annual presentation of the Calaveras Big Trees Association, the non-profit that supports educational and interpretive programs in the park throughout the year. All donations to CBTA and income from the park bookstore go back to the park to pay for seasonal interpreters, park interns and program support. CBTA raised more than $500,000 in donations in the past decade to support construction of the new Visitor Center in the park which will open this Fall. The non-profit is also helping pay for new educational videos and provides continuing support to educational efforts.
The park is located on Highway 4 just east of Arnold, at 4,800 feet elevation, and is home to two large groves of Giant Sequoia trees, two campgrounds, river and creekside picnic areas, and miles of hiking trails. Free guided hikes are offered daily at 1 p.m. throughout the peak summer months. Snow shoe hikes are provided free in the winter on Saturdays, and a cross country ski trail is available when conditions allow.
Events scheduled for the amphitheater include:
10 a.m. Meet the Ranger
10:30 a.m. Smokey the Bear
11 a.m. Birds of Prey
1 p.m. Miwok Presentation
1:30 p.m. Butterfly Release
2 p.m. Storyteller
2:30 p.m. Wild Things (Live animals)
Displays and activities include:
The Arnold Rim Trail
Cocked Hat Bowling
Face Painting
The Arts of Bear Valley
Crafts
Fire Truck
First Five
Fly Fishing
Miwok Indian Display
Logging Museum
Murphys' Old Timers Museum
Reptiles
Quilt Raffle
CBTA Information Booth and water supply station
Music will be provided from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the Mother Lode Brass Band in the Big Stump area, and at 1 p.m. by Linda Tringali behind Jack Knight Hall.
Food will be sold by the Moose Lodge behind Jack Knight Hall, as well as ice cream and popcorn. Picnic tables are available.
Carriage Rides will be available for sign up near Jack Knight Hall for $3 per person. The rides usually sell out so make reservations early.
As part of a campaign by CBTA to educate the public and reduce plastic pollution inside the park, safe re-useable water bottles will be sold for $1 during the day at the information booth.
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Garage Sale
Garage sale- AUGUST 17th
Furniture, dish ware, all sorts of goodies! Come see what we've got.
SATURDAY ONLY! 8:00AM to 4:00PM
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GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY ONLY !
159 FIELDSTONE RD., MURPHY'S
FURNITURE, DISH WARE, ETC
COME SEE WHAT WE'VE GOT FOR YOU.
BRETT HARTE DR. OFF HWY 4, TO FIELDSTONE COMMUNITY
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| 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
Calaveras Big Trees Family Day
25th Anniversary of this fun event presented by Calaveras Big Trees Association. This special day is set aside to welcome everyone to the Park. Events and activities might include: live birds of prey, wagon rides, , live reptiles, Miwok demonstrations, nature crafts, wild things, Arts of Bear Valley exhibit, Stargazers, live music, Smokey Bear, cocked hat bowling, First 5 Calaveras, BBQ, ice cream, baked goods and more.
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Weekend Steam-Powered Excursion Train Rides
All aboard as Railtown 1897 State Historic Park resumes its popular steam-powered excursion train rides through California’s scenic Gold Country! While the Park is open daily, on weekends beginning April 6, guests will enjoy a memorable six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride along the rails of the famous “Movie Railroad.” To kick off the new season, excursion train rides will be offered behind “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3 on opening weekend. Plus, local residents from Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties can visit the Park and ride completely free with proof of residency this first weekend only. And, Railtown 1897 visitors can also enjoy other opening weekend festivities such as live music, tours of the historic Roundhouse and demonstrations of the historic, belt-driven machine shop. Capacity is limited for steam-powered excursion train rides so guests are encouraged to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket window beginning at 10 a.m. on the days the trains are running. After opening weekend, Railtown 1897 SHP plans to offer steam-powered excursion train rides behind Sierra No. 3 on Saturdays and vintage diesel locomotives on Sundays through the 2013 operating season. Additionally, diesel train rides will be offered on Wednesdays throughout the summer season (July 10 through August 28). Because the schedule is subject to change with expanded service on holiday weekends, etc., visitors are encouraged to call 209-984-3953 or visit www.railtown1897.org for updated information.
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Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden
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| 10:00 AM |
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
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Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
Free, however, entrance fee $10 ($12 on holiday weekends) per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.
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Hannah Fraguero-Franz Medical Benefit Dinner
A Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction will be held to offset the heavy financial burden Hannah Fraguero-Franz and her family have incurred during these past few months. For more information or how you can help please visit http://www.gofundme.com and search for Hannah Fraguero-Franz. Drink at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm
On March 22, 2013, Hannah Fraguero-Franz was involved in an automobile accident that resulted in a broken ankle, and the ultimate discovery of a heart-related abnormality. In the months to follow, Hannah sustained two separate episodes of unconsciousness, which caused an anoxic brain injury. She is currently in the ICU, where she will remain until more extensive tests can be performed. Hannah's family stands vigilant by her side . . . as she fights this fight of her life. Money raised from this benefit will be used to help offset this heavy financial burden. Tickets $25 For more information visit: www.facebook.com/hannahfraguerofranzmedicalbenefit
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| 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM |
Middle East Meddlers: An Address on the Middle East
First Baptist Church, Angels Camp
Sunday October 27 @ 5:00pm
1555 Depot Rd. 736-2464
www.fbcac.org
What is happening in the Middle East?
What does it mean for America and the rest of world?
America, Russia, Syria, Iran, Iraq and Egypt are on the front lines of the Middle East stage, but find out what countries are really pulling the strings in the region.
Learn the startling insights to what the research in this message will reveal about the meddlers in the Middle East.
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13th Annual River Ranch Music Festival
Tuolumne, CA...Nicholas Lefler Presents the 13th Annual River Ranch Music Festival "Synthesis" A 3 Day, 2 Night Camp out merging 2 California Style Festivals; Live Music all day and DJ's at night...Featuring 20 Live Bands and 15 DJ's, Go Go Dancers, Bellydancers, 3D Mapping Light Show, Jugglers and Glow Show, Yoga, Spiritual Workshops, Great Food, Vendors, Swimming, Hiking, and more for ALL AGES. Located at the River Ranch Campground in Tuolumne, CA near the Black Oak Casino. Live bands include Major Powers, The Hot Dark, Alma, Evergreen Dub, Clan Dyken, A la lune, Green Machine, Jaunting Martyrs, Minor Birds, Dyemusica, Billie Shields Band, Oscar Goldman, Brianna Skye Bougher and more. DJ's include Rob I, Angoscia SF, Magik Plan,, Beatnik Basis, Shap-er, Scarebear, Udds, Downgrade and more.
$45 Advanced tickets $50 at the gate. Ticket Price Includes Parking and Camping. $30 Day Passes at the gate.
Show starts at 6:00 PM Friday August 16. More information at www.riverranchmusicfestival.com
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Eagles and Osprey, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
Join Ranger Greg for an insightful look at the raptors that call New Melones home. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.
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Theatre Under The Stars: Dinner, Wine and Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing: Friday and Saturday nights June 21 - July 20,
Compleat Wrks Of Wlm Shkspre: Friday and Saturday nights Aug 2 - Sep 1
Dinner reservations must be made 72 hrs in advance
Tickets available at Sustenance Books, www.murphyscreektheatre.org or by calling the theatre at (209)728-8422
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