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< Sunday, May 22, 2016 >


All Day Raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. to Benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program Sunday, May
Angels Camp, CA...Visitors and residents can enjoy a relaxing and memorable rafting experience on the 2016 Mokelumne River Rafting Adventure on Sunday, May 22. Local rafting company O.A.R.S. has secured a Special-Use Permit to raft a gorgeous, mostly gentle, six-mile stretch of the Mokelumne River as a thank-you gift to community members who donate $75 per person to the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation. The water is flowing this year, so OARS is able to offer a choice of three trips: 8am, noon, or 4pm. Seating is limited and available by advance reservation only. Information and reservations are available online at CalaverasMentoringFoundation.org, or by calling the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation at (209) 736-7706. (Please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.)

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The trip is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Located near Jackson, this stretch of river is considered Class II-III and features several long, peaceful pools with a bit of excitement near the end.
O.A.R.S. sets itself apart from other adventure companies by providing the most knowledgeable, passionate, and entertaining guides in the business; top-of-the-line, rigorously maintained equipment; and more than 75 unique adventure itineraries worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to organizations around the globe via voluntary donations and annual fundraising events and in partnership with their guests, O.A.R.S. has contributed more than $5 million toward the preservation of the environment and to various youth and community organizations since the company’s inception in 1969.

The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising public awareness and support of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, which connects local youth with safe, positive mentors who offer friendship, opportunity, and support for making healthy life decisions.





Calendar Editors Please Note:
WHAT: 2016 Mokelumne River Rafting Adventure
Presented by O.A.R.S. to benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program

WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Meet at 8am, noon or 4pm (whole trip is approx. 2-3 hours; including bus trip back to parking lot)

WHERE: Meet in Mokelumne Hill and then take an O.A.R.S. bus to/from river

COST: Donation of $75 per person to the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation

AGES: Appropriate for ages 7-87

INFO/RES: Reservations must be made in advance at CalaverasMentoringFoundation.org
Seating is limited – reserve now!


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All Day Free Fair Shuttle Now Serving Murphys and Arnold! Calaveras Transit Will Take You To The Jumping Fro
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...New service this year: Calaveras Transit will take residents of Murphys and Arnold to the fair for FREE on Saturday, May 21! The bus will stop at the Arnold Library on Blagen Road, at Big Trees Market, and at Murphys Suites. Fair goers from Valley Springs also have a free shuttle available on Saturday. See the schedule below. The bus can also stop at any safe place along the route if you call Calaveras Transit customer service at 754-4450 by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 20, to make arrangements.

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A FREE shuttle will be running at frequent intervals on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between the fair and the Angels Camp Transfer Station (the shelter in front of Save-Mart).

Enjoy the convenience of being delivered right to the entrance of the fairgrounds. Save on parking and gas.
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If you have questions, contact Public Works at 209-754-6401 or transit@co.calaveras.ca.us. And check the Calaveras Transit facebook page for updates.
All Day Make Plans Now...The Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Is May 19 - 22
Frogtown, USA....Our moment in the national spotlight runs May 19 - 22 this year. It is small town Americana with Jumping Frogs thrown in.


All Day Tributes to the Great, Rock On At Frogtown!!!
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...Classic rock vibes will echo at Frogtown every night of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. Four distinct tribute bands will rock the Lawn Stage at 8 p.m. Rockin Down the Hiway! - Doobie Hits and Musical Trips will perform on Thursday. Boston Rocks will take the stage Friday and Journey Unauthorized is slated for Saturday. The Boys of Summer - a tribute to the music of the EAGLES is set for Sunday.

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Rockin Down the Hiway! is best known for their all-hits, road-themed show playing a list of well known songs about travel, hot rods, cruising, trucks, buses, train, highways and America's love of automobiles and the open road.They have added a full set of greatest hits by the Doobie Brothers. Seasoned musicians in this group are - Tommy "T-Bird" King, band leader, front man, lead vocalist, keyboard and harmonica player; "Cadillac Jack" Hurst - lead guitar; "Drivin'" Darin Wilson, guitar, lead and backing vocals and a multi-instrumentalist who also plays bass and keyboards; "Jalopy Jeff" Viducich, bass and vocals and Robert "The Roadster" Mills - drummer who joined the band this year, drummer.

Boston Rocks is new to the tribute scene with energetic vibes from Boston, the iconic band out of its namesake city that skyrocketed to success during the 1970s and 1980s. Boston Rocks includes Jay Baysinger on keyboards and vocals; John Medina on drums and vocals, Reed "Clackers" Kay on bass guitar and vocals and Dallas Perkins on guitar and vocals.

Journey Unauthorized has performed over 350 shows worldwide since 2007, more than any other Journey tribute band. Critics say no other rendition of Journey's music comes close to this level of performance, which has taken years of mastery and unmatched attention to detail. Band members are Perry Stevens, lead vocalist; Joel Pelletier, keyboards and background vocals; Damion Mantle, electric and acoustic guitar; Jimmy Wells, drums and percussion and Stephen Goodwin, bass and vocals.

The Boys of Summer make their homes in different parts of the U.S. They re-create some of the greatest music ever written. With well over 400 high profile shows since 2004, they are becoming known as the top touring Eagles tribute band in America. The Boys include Jimmy Williamson, drums and vocals; Darrel Mnson, lead vocals and guitar; Chris Turbis, keyboards, guitars and vocals; Craig T. Fall, lead guitar and vocals; Willy Winkler and Jerry Schaeffer, bass and vocals.

In addition to classic rock, the Fair entertainment lineup also caters to country music fans. Country rock superstars Little Texas from Nashville, is the headliner on the Main Stage Friday night at 8 p.m. The group recently released a new album "Young For A Long Time," their first since 2007's "Missing Years." Since their debut album in 1992, Little Texas has sold over seven million albums, earned threeGrammy nominations, won a CMA Album Of The Year award and earned the title "The Hardest Working Band In Country" by playing over 300 shows a year!

For details on the Fair's complete entertainment lineup, check out www.frogtown.org
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 19th through May 22nd. Sponsored by Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp that is re-created in detail from the clothing, food and entertainment.

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The event weaves visitors through the characters’ lives of 1852 Columbia; the powerful stories of early miners and their wives, politics and daily events. Meet the merchants, artisans and entertainers who have come to the Diggins to “mine the miners’ pockets.” Interact and observe the lifestyles of the early miners as they prepare their meals, launder their clothing and care for gardens and livestock. Learn about their crafts, how their children played, their music and other forms of entertainment – including gambling! A variety of foods, drinks and other items are available for purchase inside the event.

Open from 10AM to 4PM daily, admission to Columbia “Diggins 1852” is $7 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under. There is no charge for parking and admission to the park. For more information contact Columbia Visitor Services at www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia or call (209) 588-9128.
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM "Market At The Square" Farmers Market At Copperopolis Town Square
Market At The Square runs every Sunday 10am-3pm! from May 1st, - October 18th.   It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handcrafted gourmet food, baked goods, arts and crafts, wine tasting, and more. A fun Day for All!  Our wonderful shops will be open so be sure to stop in and see them. We offer Boutique clothing, home decor, olive oils, wine tasting, handcrafted ice cream, coffees, Art, dining and more!

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Market At The Square runs every Sunday till October 18th.   It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handcrafted gourmet food, baked goods, arts and crafts, wine tasting, and more.

“Copperopolis Town Square is a quintessential place for family and friends to meet up and enjoy weekend strolls while supporting the local community,” says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. “This summer, we are excited to host 'Market on the Square' each week so neighborhood residents can purchase healthy and organic foods, taste new wines and purchase fresh and healthy foods provided by local vendors."

For more information, please call 209.785.9700. Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.

Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreek.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.
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01:30 PM Big Trees Association Offering A Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Workshop
Arnold, CA...Calaveras Big Trees Association is offering A Special Workshop “Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases -
a Growing Problem in the Western U.S. and What You Need to Know” Presented by Jo Ellis. Director of Education Outreach at the Bay Area Lyme Foundation.

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 What is Lyme - overview of the infectious disease, transmission, symptoms, challenges
 Ticks and Lyme - how ticks get infected and become a vector for the disease
 How to protect yourself - recommendations and protocols for your facility
 What to do - if someone is bitten or you suspect has been bitten
 Other tick-borne diseases - coinfections relative to Lyme and ticks
 What we know about treating Lyme - latest statistics and data
 Issues in the field of Lyme disease around diagnostics and treatment

Please join us to learn about this important topic.
Some of the areas to be covered are:
This program is relevant for naturalists, outdoor educators and teachers, park rangers, outdoor sport and recreation instructors, docents, EMTs, first aid providers, firefighters, volunteers and anyone who is working in a position of responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others while working outdoors.

WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 22, 2016
TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
WHERE: JACK KNIGHT HALL - CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK
Workshop is free and open to all
$10.00 Entrance fee into Park
Please call CBTA for more information 209-795-1196

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