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< Saturday, August 31, 2019 >


All Day 47th Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival, Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Arnold, CA...Situated among the pines and redwoods, Arnold’s popular end-of-summer celebration features over 50 booths of original crafts & art of all kinds – all exhibited by the artists: Woodwork, metal sculpture, yard art, pottery, jewelry, quilts, chain-saw sculptures, soaps & spa essentials, fine art, clothing, scarves, dolls, birdhouses/feeders, fused glass plates & windchimes, hand-painted furniture, photography, kid’s toys, hats, purses, succulents, leather, – just to name a few! There’s gourmet foods to sample and face painting & henna for the kids – or ‘adult’ kids.


Continuous shows of live country/swing music by the “Homegrown Trio” from Modesto both days! This trio has been with the Festival for over 30 years and are very popular!

The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Fire Dptm. always serves local Calaveras County beers, and a variety of home-made, hot prepared food booths, kettlekorn, pre-packaged foods of all kinds for you gourmet chefs, and baked goodies round out the deliciousness!

The Festival hours are 10am - 5pm Sat., and 10am – 4pm Sun., and is held on the park-like grounds around Bristol’s Ranch House Café in downtown Arnold. Admission and parking are free, so come join the celebration!

For GPS directions, the address is 961 Highway 4, Arnold, CA, 95223.

For further information, please call: 925-372-8961 or e-mail Kim at afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net
All Day Giant Book Sale at Arnold Library
Arnold, CA...Over the Labor Day weekend Friends of the Library hosts a Giant Book Sale at the Arnold Branch Library, 1065 Blagen Road (just off Hwy 4), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. Hardcover and paperback books, children's books, CDs, DVDs and more! Win an Apple Watch Series 4 (retail value: $529). Raffle tickets $10 each - a fundraiser for the library. More info at 795-1009.

All Day The 24th Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Jamboree is August 31st!
Arnold, CA...The 24th annual Logging Jamboree is August 31st 9:00 to 5:00 at 2148 Dunbar Rd. White Pines. Benefit Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Prizes, BBQ by Moose, Silent Auction, Kids Games. This wonderful annual Labor Day Weekend jamboree has something for adults and children. The Arnold Rim Trail Association will once again have a booth at the Jamboree, as will our friends from the Calaveras District of the Forest Service. Located in White Pines. Delicious food and beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Raffle with cool prizes.




Cost to compete (Previous year costs. Please contact the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum to confirm): Amateurs: no cost. Professional: $10. Cost to observe: $8 per person, kids are FREE, Couples $15. Please call 209-768-3449 for more information.

COST
Please contact the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum to confirm costs: Amateurs: no cost. Professional: $10. Cost to observe: $8 per person, kids are FREE, Couples $15

What the Museum Does
The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum —

• Conveys the history of the logging and lumbering industry as it evolved in the Sierra Nevada region since the mid 1800s before the discovery of gold to the present day.

• Educates visitors about the economic, social, cultural and environmental effects of this industry on the development of communities in the Sierra Nevada.

• Acts as a resource center for education and historical research.

• Describes current trends in the Sierra Nevada logging and lumber industry, and the social and economic influences that continue to shape it.

• Keeps the history of the logging industry in the Sierra Nevada region alive so that its historical relevance is not lost.
All Day Pool Party At Big Trees Fitness
Arnold, CA...Our facility is a landmark in the Arnold, California area. After a period of inactivity for several years, we have recently refurbished the entire facility, purchased tons of new equipment, trained and certified staff, and have opened the most complete fitness facility in Calaveras County.


Come check us out. We feel you’ll see how reasonable our pricing is and want to join us. You are completely welcome to use the facility as a drop-in guest, and we welcome you just as much as any member. We hope to see you soon.
All Day The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras's Wine Country & More
Murphys, CA...The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold. Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag the bus down anywhere along the route that it is safe to stop. Or call us to request a pickup within ¾ mile of the route (limitations apply). Fare: $3.00 $1.50 for 65+, Veterans and persons with disabilities $.50 Youth ages 7-12 Children 6 and under free with fare-paying adult. Pay with exact cash or download the Token Transit app to pay with your Smartphone.

All Day Ride The Rails Into History at Railtown 1897
Jamestown, CA...Ride behind a historic steam or diesel locomotive on a train trip through California’s scenic Gold Country. Your 6-mile, 45-minute roundtrip train ride will take you past the water tower from Petticoat Junction, and transport you from the backyards of Jamestown to the rugged hillsides of California’s Mother Lode country. At the end of the line (Rock Spur), your train will pause as the locomotive uncouples, runs around your car on a side track, then re-couples to the train’s opposite end for the return trip to Railtown.



Train Ride Days: Saturdays & Sundays, April-October (weather permitting)
Departure Times: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Prices: Adults $15, Youth (ages 6-17) $10, Children (5 and under) Free
Members ride free
All prices include park admission
Departure Location: Depot platform at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Tickets: During the operating season, weekends April-October, tickets for excursion train rides are available to purchase online during the week or on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket office on the day of the train ride.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Old Timers Museum Walking Tours Are Every Saturday at 10am.
Murphys, CA...Each Saturday morning the Old Timers Museum in Murphys offers a historical walking tour of Murphys. No reservation necessary. Meet at the Museum, 470 Main St, Murphys, across from the Hotel 10 am. Walk is 1-1/12 hours.


A stroll down tree-lined Main Street transports visitors back to the mid-1800s with buildings bearing thick stone walls, iron shutters and pastoral gardens with white picket fences. Once you experience the charm and hospitality of Murphys, the historic “Queen of the Sierra”, you’ll want to come back again and again!

Rich in Gold Rush History, Murphys today is a vibrant, thriving community of over 2,000 residents. Many of the surrounding hillsides are rich with the fine wine grapes grown in our area. Murphys offers wineries, art galleries, live theater, eclectic shops, fine restaurants, charming hotels and B&B’s as well as a multitude of outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities.

Murphys’ colorful past came alive in 1848 when John and Daniel Murphy established a trading post and gold mining operation in the area that is now their namesake. True entrepreneurs with the luck of the Irish, they were a part of the very first immigrant party – the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy families – to successfully bring wagons over the Sierra in 1844, paving the way for westward migration. John and Daniel’s cries of “Gold!” were among the first heard in California. It is reported that the brothers took two million dollars in gold ore from the Murphys Diggins in one year’s time, making them millionaires before the age of 25. The sizzling Gold Rush camp of Murphys also played host to President Grant, Mark Twain and Black Bart. And in some circles, to an even more famous chap – a young, inquisitive lad who literally changed the scientific world, Dr. Albert Michelson.

Our friendly residents invite you to revisit the past while exploring the “new” upscale Murphys. Guided walking tours of the town’s many historic buildings including the home of Albert Michelson, the first American Nobel Prize winner, are conducted every Saturday at 10:00 a.m., starting in front of the Old Timers Museum on Main Street.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Town Tours of Columbia State Historic Park Every Weekend!
Columbia, CA...Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of town led by a park staff member or docent. See the actual gold discovery site, learn about the buildings and early merchants of Columbia. Sponsored by The Friends Of Columbia SHP. Visit their website here for more information. Town Tours are every Saturday & Sunday starting at 11 am. Meet at the office on Main Street & State St Columbia, CA 95310

01:00 PM Spend the Summer at Big Trees State Park. Guided Hikes Every Weekend
Arnold, CA...Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", also known as the "Big Stump", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.
Over the years, other parcels of mixed conifer forests have been added to the park. This amazing park has a huge variety of habitats and recreational opportunities to explore. Click Below for Latest Activity Guide

06:00 PM The Bistro Espresso, "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series will bring music to Cedar Center all summer long. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines.


Bistro Espresso began in July 2005 serving coffee, smoothies and a variety of cold sandwiches. Expanding in 2016 to include live music and beer and wine. In 2018 we moved to a larger locations and venue to serve a more menu choices and live music in the park. Serving the community whenever possible, the Bistro is grateful for local loyal patrons and tourists alike.

07:00 PM A Weekend of Music at Brice Station Vineyards! Risky Biscuits Aug 31st & Poor Man's Whiskey Sep
Murphys, CA...Fresh outta the oven, the Risky Biscuits totes a more diverse band than a New York Subway. Whether passionately pursuing all four commemorative cans of the banquet beer or vehemently bellowing for the freshest of pots, this band is the tits. From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country.










Birds of Chicago at Brice Station from James Freeman on Vimeo.



SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 ~ POOR MAN’S WHISKEY
“Northern California’s outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of bluegrass/old time, southern rock, and old school jam to stages and festivals worldwide. Poor Man’s Whiskey has been growing exponentially in the past 5 years selling out venues across the country such as the legendary Fillmore in SF.This “High-Octane Hootenanny” will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin good time. Poor Man’s Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans. PMW has released 6 studio albums and have a stunning repertoire to choose songs from creating a new show every night. In addition to their upbeat original sets Poor Man’s Whiskey have developed special late night “tribute sets” with their original bluegrass/americana twists which include “Dark Side of the Moonshine” (bluegrass interpretation of the classic Pink Floyd album) , “Graceland” (tribute to the classic Paul Simon album), “Old and In the Way”, “Tribute to Allman Brothers Band”, and “Tribute to Kate Wolf”. Crowds of all ages will sing, dance and have a good time!” – from the Poor Man’s Whiskey website

Risky Biscuits ~ Saturday, August 31st ~ $20.00
Doors 5:30 ~ Music 7:00 ~ Jimbo Scott Opening
Wine Club Members and Children Under 12 ~ FREE
Labor Day Weekend 2-Day Pass $40.00

Saturday and Sunday, August 31st - September 1st
Risky Biscuits and Poor Man's Whiskey
Doors 5:30 ~ Music 7:00 ~ both nights
Wine Club Members and Children Under 12 FREE

Save $5 on the ticket price when you attend both concerts! Come hang with us at Brice Station all Labor Day weekend, with local favorites Risky Biscuits serenading us on Saturday evening and legendary Poor Man’s Whiskey tearing up the stage on Sunday evening.

Camp up the hill in Arnold or Dorrington, rent a house next door in Forest Meadows, or enjoy the vacation at your favorite weekend getaway. Contact info@bricestation.com with any questions!

A new overnight option is 'Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden' at Brice Station
https://www.hipcamp.com/california/sierra-circles-sculpture-garden/sierra-circles-sculpture-garden

Doors 5:30 ~ Music 7:00 ~ both nights
Wine Club Members and Children Under 12 FREE

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07:00 PM The Sequoia Woods 2019 Music in The Mountains Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...Sequoia Woods Country Club has a complete summer music schedule to keep you entertained all summer long.  Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and lounge, dining room and seasonal deli. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from indoors or outside on the deck, with a view down the main tree-lined golf fairway.



The bar serves food several evenings each week and the restaurant is open for dinner every weekend. The dinner menu has a perfect variety of traditional favorites, with creative and contemporary preparations, and our guests marvel at the quality of cuisine to be found here, in this little mountain hamlet. There is dancing in the lounge every Saturday night, with a DJ or frequent live bands. The deli opens its windows to the deck for an extended summer season, with tasty sandwiches, salads and hot specials. Special group events find our venue especially accommodating and fun. This is a truly lovely place to enjoy good food, good friends and good scenery.

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