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The Seventh Annual Ride & Walk 4 Art in March 19th!
Valley Springs, CA...The Seventh Annual Ride & Walk 4 Art on March 19, 2023 offers a variety of fun for everyone in West Calaveras County. This popular event, organized by the Calaveras County Arts Council and managed by the Mother Lode Bicycle Coalition, has three bicycle ride choices--30, 45, and 70 miles--or a 4.5 mile walk along New Hogan Lake. It finishes with a home-cooked lunch at the Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District in Valley Springs.
A fundraiser for the Arts Council’s Arts Education fund, Ride & Walk 4 Art has grown from a neighborhood event in its first years in San Andreas to a cross-country road ride. It starts and ends at the Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District in Valley Springs.
Ride director Rob Williams said the move to the Valley Springs site has been a great choice. “There is parking for over 200 cars. There are indoor bathrooms. And it starts and ends the ride at a safe neighborhood location.”
Bicycling Routes
The cycling routes are designed to offer cyclists a choice for their fitness level.Out-and-back rides branch from a central route; riders can add the mileage that is just right for their fitness level. Williams cautioned that riders should honestly assess their abilities. Some of the hill climbs are intense.
For those who are less sure about pedaling up a hill, Pedego Electric Bikes Elk Grove are offering a 25% discount to participants who want to experience the ride on a pedal-assist bike. Contact Lisa or Dave at 916/829-2813 to rent an e-bike.
Safe and secure
One of the benefits of joining an organized ride is the safety that comes from a well-run ride. The event relies on volunteers to keep the wheels spinning. “The volunteers that manage the event have been together for 5 years,” Williams said. “The radio operators, the rest stop crew and the support crew all work together to make sure it’s a safe, fun ride.”
“We’re really proud of our safety record, and of making sure cyclists feel comfortable on the road.” He emphasized that road safety control will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the event, and the American Legion Ambulance service will be on site.
If you get stuck with a flat tire, or you just run out of air, volunteers with the Calaveras Amateur Radio Association are stationed at key points along the ride to call a sag wagon. Three local bike shops will provide mechanical assistance along the route: Mountain Pedaler Bicycles from Angels Camp, Bear Valley Bicycles from Arnold, and Jackson Bike and Board.
All rest stops will be fully stocked. “I’d like to thank Moke Hill Nuts & Candies for leading off with a donation,” Williams said. He gave a nod to the volunteers who will be stationed at the rest stops. “They’ll take every health precaution to keep riders safe.”
Take a walk
If cycling isn’t your jam, you can enjoy a sedate walk along the Cameron Trail starting at the New Hogan Lake Over Look near the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters. Hike as much of the 4.5-mile trail as you wish, then head over at noon to the veterans hall for lunch.
Eat some lunch
As she has for the last 6 years, Cynthia Pryzbyla will lead her team of volunteers as they serve a chicken-in-a-barrel lunch with “all the fixins” in the comfort of the veterans hall. Their volunteer service goes beyond this event. “The cooking crew has been together since the Cajun
Fete,” Williams said, “so they’ve been together for close to 30 years. They are really experienced and do a great job with the chicken-in-a-barrel.”
This year local vendor Cowabunga Ice Cream truck will be on hand to sell ice cream treats, Powerade frozen pops, and pickle pops. They pledged to donate a portion of their proceeds to the Arts in Education fund.
Past participants say that this event is one of the nicest local bike-and-walk events, with plenty of volunteers and a friendly non-competitive community atmosphere. And the proceeds go to a worthy cause.
Ride & Walk 4 Art Supports Arts in Education
Ride & Walk 4 Art supports the Calaveras County Arts Council’s mission to support arts education in Calaveras public schools. Every year the fundraising event Ride & Walk 4 Art raises between $4000 and $6000 for the Arts in Education program.
“The Calaveras Arts Council is committed to supporting the arts of every medium in our local schools,” said Executive Director Kathy Mazzaferro. “We are delighted to sponsor such programs as the Fine Arts Day in Jenny Lind, performances by "B Street" theater in San Andreas, as well as lessons with visiting artists in the classrooms.”
But most importantly, this fundraiser provides resources for schools to help students make sense of their lives as they learn critical real-world skills like creative thinking, resilience, problem solving, and project management. “There are any number of studies that prove that the arts help students in everything from math to science, language and social skills,” Mazzaferro said. “And it's fun!”
Just by having fun riding a bike, participants give the gift of art to Calaveras County students. That’s a pretty good time for all.
To Register:https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=83918733
Contact information:
Register at www.rideandwalk4art.com
For more information:
Rob Williams. mlbcrob@gmail.com 209/273-8009
Kathy Mazzaferro. goldrusharts18@gmail.com. 209/754-1774
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New Artwork Displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold
Arnold, CA...Artists Christa Dodd and Deborah Marlene to exhibit in Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery at Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold.
Show dates:
March 1-31, 2023
Images
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“Blooming Bear” by Christa Dodd, is a young cub scampering among the spring flowers in her backyard, one sunny day in Arnold, CA.
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Christa loves looking for tracks in the snow and imagining what may have transpired. “Hunting Snowblind” is of her resident fox stalking in a snowstorm.
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“A Springtime Gathering” by Deborah Marlene is inspired by the natural beauty that abounds in the Motherlode and Central Sierras.
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Deborah Marlene has many fond memories of painting on location at the Sourgrass Recreation Area along the Stanislaus River, where she created “Sourgrass Respite.”
New artwork displayed at the Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery in Arnold
The Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery brings a lift of color to the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold. During the month of March, you’ll be able to enjoy and purchase the paintings of Christa Dodd and Deborah Marlene, shown in a window display at the east side of the shopping center.
Dodd looks to nature and travel for her inspiration. She seeks to express how each environment makes her feel through brush strokes and use of color. She also enjoys painting whimsical animals from Calaveras County, like bears and foxes.
Intense colors dominate Marlene’s paintings of the beauty in nature. She has lived in the Central Sierra for 28 years, and she is influenced by the natural beauty she finds around her. Her primary medium is watercolor, which she began using 27 years ago.
The Arts of Bear Valley Window Gallery is window space graciously donated by the Meadowmont Shopping Center where Arts of Bear Valley artists exhibit their work to the public. Artwork is for sale; information at the window gallery gives instructions to purchase the artwork, or you can contact Dodds at christakdodd@gmail.com or Marlene at dmarlenek@yahoo.com or www.deborahmarlenes.com to learn more about their work and purchase directly from them.
Arts of Bear Valley is a local association devoted to developing and promoting the visual arts along the Upper Highway 4 corridor in Calaveras and Alpine counties. Learn more about Arts of Bear Valley at www.aobv.com
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March Bubbles & Brunch
Fiddleton, CA... March Bubbles & Brunch by Lusso Della Terra! Mar 19th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at 21390 Ostrom Rd, Fiddletown, CA 95629 Fiddletown, CA 95629 - 2092265969 Enjoy our new bubbles and brunch format! Sip Bite Sip Catering will be preparing a 3 course brunch menu with thoughtful sparkling pairings.
First course- Bacon and cheddar croissant
Second Course-Corn beef and hash with scrambled egg
Third Course-Cinnamon sticky bread…Individual monkey bread
https://www.exploretock.com/lussodellaterra/event/390405?date=2023-03-19&size=1&time=10%3A00
Lusso Della Terra which means "Luxury of the Land" was created to express a true love and passion of the complexity of the grape and the art of winemaking.
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Master Your Cross Country Skiing Skills at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Bear Valley, CA...A return of the popular cross country ski clinics with Judy Bettencourt. These clinics are designed to be taken as a series, or à la carte, and are open to all abilities with previous striding or skating experience. Visit our website for details and registration bvadventures.com/events
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Columbia Ghost Tours
Columbia, CA... Columbia Ghost Tours. Have you heard that there are ghosts in Columbia? Join us on the tour March 19th to find out where they lurk and the stories behind those who lived in Columbia during the Gold Rush. Contact Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.
Sunday, March 19th, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm.
$10 Admission
Located on Main St - Columbia Museum, Columbia, CA 95310
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