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All Day Murphys Day Of The Dead 2016
Murphys, CA...Mark your Calendar now and plat to join us to Honor the Dead in the Land of the Skulls – Murphys businesses and tasting rooms will be hosting our Seventh Annual Day of the Dead Celebration on Saturday November 5th, 2016 this year with traditional decorations, entertainment, treats and celebrations.

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Participating businesses will be offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, as well as displaying altars celebrating the lives of those who have passed on but are with us in heart and spirit on the Day of the Dead. We’ll once again include a Catrina and Catrin Dress Contest at 4:30 pm Saturday afternoon in the Park followed by a Candle Light Procession to the Catholic Cemetery. Those wishing to participate in the procession should meet at the Park by 5:45 pm. Make sure to bring your flashlight and warm clothing. Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muertos will be available for purchase after the ceremony. Download the Schedule here.

The celebration in the Park will include traditional entertainment beginning at 1 pm featuring folklorico dancers, musicians, food and drinks for sale and authentic craft vendors. Purchases of food, wine and beer will benefit the Murphys Community Club who are responsible for maintaining and improving our lovely park along the creek. This year the folklorico dancers will again offer dancing lessons in the Native Sons Hall.

This ancient holiday traces it’s roots back to the indigenous cultures of Mexico, Latin America and Europe but has become inextricably intertwined with the Catholic observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day over time. Although this celebration is associated with the dead, it is traditionally a period full of life, happiness, color, food, family and fun. In Mexico, outdoor markets display and sell symbolic items like special breads, pottery, baskets, candles, paper puppets, candy skulls and flowers. Skeletons are also an important symbol of this day and are displayed hugging, dancing and laughing in shop windows and on street corners.

Traditional activities are believed to “welcome the souls of the dead.” The souls are said to return each year to enjoy the pleasures of the life that they once had. These souls are thought to return as spirits from another world to be with their loved ones for a few brief hours. A widely held belief is that the souls of children (angelitos) return first so food and gifts appealing to children are set out for them. The adult dead are said to return a day or two later and their favorite items as well as elaborate food and drink are set out for them as well. It is believed that candle light as well as the scent of marigolds and copal incense will help the ghosts find their way back home.

There will be activities appropriate for children as well as face painters.

The public is welcome to participate in the remembrance of loved ones by contributing items to the altars. Please contact the business owner first though to make sure there is an appropriate space for your item.

Additional information on the history, traditions and beliefs associated with the Day of the Dead can be found on the mexconnect website.

Like the event on Facebook Dia De Los Muertos Murphys California where you can also find additional information on this years celebration and sign up to participate in the Catrin/Catrina contest.

Thank you to our 2016/2017 sponsors who make this event possible: Mark Twain Medical Center/Dignity Health, Marisolio Tasting Bar, The Lucky Penny, The Spice Tin, Bodega del Sur Winery, Tanner Vineyards, Murphys Historic Hotel, Villa Vallecito, Sierra Hills Market, Ironstone Vineyards, Milliaire Winery, Black Sheep Winery, Sac A Main/The Man Cave and Aria Bakery. Please thank them when you stop in next time.
All Day Boogie Woogie Over To SRT’s Bulwark Of A Basement
Columbia, CA...The Church Basement Ladies return to the Sierra Repertory’s Fallon House Theatre October 14 through November 27 in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. Directed by original Sierra Rep church lady Becky Saunders, the production will feature a brand new cast along with upbeat, fun new songs and story.

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The year is 1960, and a reformation is underway. Against the changing tide, the Church Basement Ladies stand strong in their faith and in their friendships. Beverly, the young daughter of Karin, gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation; their very nervous Pastor makes it to the alter on time; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money; and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson.

The Lutheran pastor's pretty young girlfriend causes some commotion among the faithful and no one is taking it harder than senior stateswoman Vivian, played by SRT newcomer Regina Harbour. Young Beverly, played by Elizabeth McMonagle (The Robber Bridegroom, The Spitfire Grill, Putnam County Spelling Bee), is caught between being a girl and becoming a woman as she awaits her confirmation during a time when women's liberation is just beginning to be a topic of discussion. Her mother, Karin, played by local actress Catherine Gordon (SRT’s Dames At Sea, One Foot On The Floor, Gold Dust), is on an emotional rollercoaster that has her veering between tirades and tears, while Mavis, played by another local actress, Debi Woodall (SRT’s The Sound of Music, Damn Yankees, Big River), is a salt-of-the-earth type who is worried about losing part of her farm to Eisenhower’s new interstate. The pastor, played by Christopher Vettel (Church Basement Ladies, Les Misérables), is quite the nervous groom and delivers a sort of running commentary from the pulpit, not of Bible verses but rather the often-ridiculous church "news" unfolding around him.

Director Becky Sanders played Mavis in the first in the series of The Church Basement Ladies and the sequel, A Second Helping. In addition, she just appeared in the The Robber Bridegroom and directed Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and last season’s Always, Patsy Cline. Other performances include Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and The Honky Tonk Angels.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement opens Friday, October 14 and runs through Sunday, November 27 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at either 2 or 7 p.m. A special “Talk Back” performance is Thursday, October 27. Tickets are from $32 to $37, with senior, student and child discounts available. The show is rated G. For tickets and information visit www.sierrarep.org or call the Box Office at 209-532-3120.
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12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Tuolumne City Live Presents, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
Tuolumne, CA...Tuolumne City Live! is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose purpose is to inspire, nurture, entertain, challenge, educate, enable, and empower the cultural well-being of its artists and audiences.

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Our upcoming production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is produced through special arrangement with Tams-Whitmark.

Our performances are fun and affordable. The show opens Oct 28 and runs through Nov 13, Friday (7pm), Saturdays (2pm & 7pm) and Sundays (2pm).
Generals admission $15, Under 12 years $11.
09:00 AM Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society Rock Sale & Swap
Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society
Tailgate Rock Swap & Sale

Saturday November 5, 2016
9 am to 3 pm
2500 Meacham Ranch Rd., Angels Camp, CA
Off Hwy 49, 2 Miles North of Angels Camp

CalaverasGemAndMineral.org
Serving Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties and More!

This event is free and open to the public. Come on down and learn what our club has to offer!!
Items for sale include rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, gifts and more!!
Fun for everyone! Hope to see you there.
10:00 AM Do’s And Don’ts Of Azalea And Camellia Care At Mother Lode Bonsai Club
San Andreas, CA...David Anderson of Pine Grove will present ideas on the care of azaleas and camellias at the Mother Lode Bonsai Club on Saturday, November 5. It will follow the club’s 10:00 a.m. meeting at the San Andreas Central Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mountain Ranch Road) in San Andreas. The public is invited to attend the free demonstration.

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Among some of America’s favorite bloomers, both varieties are hardy, thrive in acid soil and can be adapted to bonsai. According to Anderson, azaleas can become excellent miniature trees but only a selected number of camellias are suitable candidates. “There are very few dwarf-sized camellias with small enough blooms for use as bonsai,” he said. Anderson will feature the do’s and don’ts of raising these plants with special focus on their limited pruning and trimming at this time of year.

Anderson is a very experienced bonsai grower, expert on bonsai tree design, guest presenter at area community colleges and at local horticultural events, and chairs the sensei (teaching) committee of the Mother Lode Bonsai Club. He attended California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in horticulture and floral design and has raised bonsai for over 50 years.

Everyone is invited to attend the public demonstration regardless of their levels of experience. Club members, who will be available to provide guests with information on bonsai, come from Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties, as well as the Central Valley. For more information, contact Bob Dean at (209) 754-5887 or go online to www.motherlodebonsai.org.
10:00 AM Murphys Historic Walking Tour Every Saturday At 10am
Murphys, CA...Every Saturday at 10am the Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum on Main Street. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072

Murphys Old Timers Museum
470 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Big Trees North Grove Guided Tours Saturdays At 1pm
Arnold, CA...North Grove Guided Tours – Guided walks of the North Grove are held on Saturday at 1 pm. The walk is 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Bring water and your comfortable shoes.


Snowshoe Walk – When appropriate – the guided walk becomes a snowshoe walk. Snowshoes are provided.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Hwy 4 Arnold, CA 95223

Calaveras Big Trees Association
http://bigtrees.org/
05:00 PM Church Of The 49ers "Homecoming Spaghetti Feed," November 5th
Columbia, CA...The Church of the 49ers' History Committee welcomes all to its "Homecoming Spaghetti Feed" on Saturday, November 5th, from 5 to 7 pm​ in Columbia​. The event features a full spaghetti dinner, and Alex Kash, a local singing talent and expert on the 12-string guitar and harmonica, will entertain the crowd in Faith Hall with favorite songs from the 50s, 60, 70s. A highlight of the evening is the unveiling of a Time Capsule, placed by the youth and church members in 2001 at the dedication of Faith Hall.

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Tickets are $7 for adults and youth 13 and up, $5 for ages 6-12, and free for those under 6. Reserve your tickets by calling 532-6604, or purchase them at the door. The First Presbyterian "Church of the 49ers" is located on Parrotts Ferry Road at Jackson Street in Columbia.



What: Homecoming Spaghetti Feed, hosted by the History Committee
of the Church of the 49ers

Where: First Presbyterian "Church of the 49ers"
11155 Jackson Street (on Parrotts Ferry Road at Jackson Street)
Columbia

When: Saturday, November 5
5 to 7 pm

Cost: $7 for adults and youth 13 and up
$5 for ages 6-12
Free for children 5 and under

Information: Leslie Davis 532-6604
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05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Zucca After Hours
Join us all year on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8pm for a relaxing evening in our garden with your favorite Zucca varietals. Enjoy a glass, bottle or a flight of four wines and savor the atmosphere of our wine garden.

Bring your own dinner from home or one of the great local restaurants.
06:30 PM "Derby De Los Muertos," MAD Roller Derby Bout
Sonora, CA...MAD's Switchblade Sisters will be playing the Quad City Bombshells from Pleasanton in their last home bout of the season. Come out and cheer us on in this day of the dead themed roller derby bout that includes sugar skull face painting, MAD merchandise booth, a raffle, food and drinks, craft beers provided by Murphys Pourhouse, a spectacular half time show of artistic skating with Logan and Stephanie Boggs, and a whole lot of fun! If this isn't enough, come to the after party at Hot Shotz Sports Bar & Grill and meet the teams. This is a family friendly event so bring the kids!

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High Country Sports Arena: 18960 Waylon Way Sonora
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., bout begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and children 10 and up. Available at the door, Murphys Pourhouse, Hot Shotz, a team player or through www.brownpapertickets.com

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