Make Plans to Attend the Second Annual Grand Tasting Wine Event!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2018 07:30 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the Wine Pavillion at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. This event will kick off the Calaveras County Fair and recognize the accomplishments of the Calaveras County gold-medal winners by offering tastings of the winning wines as well as delectable catered appetizers.
Hike It, Bike It, Ride It, Run It, Arnold Rim Trail Association Gears Up For Great Summer Season
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2018 10:54 AM
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Rim Trail is a non-motorized trail system designed for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. ART connects the many wonders of public lands along the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway stretch of Hwy 4 to its communities, creating a high level of access for its residents and visitors. Arnold Rim Trail Cyclists, Equestrians, Hikers, and Runners, mark your calendars now for these May activities: Wonderful Interpretive Nature Walks. Saturday, May 12th - Get to Know the Trees on the ART, hosted by Mary Anne Carlton. Saturday, May 19th - Explore the Natural & Cultural History of the ART, hosted by Nancy Muleady-Mecham, PhD. Volunteer Trail Building Mornings, May 19th. Trail mornings are always the 3rd Saturday of the month May through October. details below. Guided Sunset Hikes to Cougar Rock, Saturday, May 27th, will be our first sunset/full moon hike of this year, for specific details and the entire season's schedule of dates please see below.
Make Plans For Mother's Day Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2018 02:28 PM
Murphys, CA...In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, JP Morgan, John Wayne, Sunny Ficus, and Charles Bolton, a.k.a. Black Bart the “Gentleman Bandit.” Step into our parlor, and step back in time! Murphys Historic Hotel is the only hotel on historic Main Street and the only hotel in town providing a full service dining room and saloon seven days a week! If desired, guests may park their car for their entire stay, and walk the Main Street to shop and sample local wines from 24 tasting rooms. Over eight vineyards surround the town of Murphys. The Murphys Historic Hotel offers
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – May 7 through May 17, 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 09:15 AM
Murphys, CA...Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys - 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. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups. No tours on March 17th!
Trio Brasileiro Kicks Off The 2018 Twisted Folk Concert Series at Twisted Oak Winery May 12!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 02:10 PM
Vallecito, CA...Formed in 2011, Trio Brasileiro quickly made a name for itself as an ensemble worthy of international attention. And, after four recordings and successful tours through Europe and North and South America, they are receiving more than their share of it. Among the many accolades, their 2017 recording with the brilliant Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen, Rosa Dos Ventos, was nominated for a Grammy for Best World Music Album, and was named one of the top twenty jazz recordings of the year in the Downbeat Readers’ Poll.
Mountain Melody Spring Concerts May 5th, 6th & 12th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/05/2018 09:06 AM
Calaveras County, CA...Mountain Melody once again presents a musical celebration of the vernal equinox entitled "Friends and Music and Spring--Oh My!!" Their musical selections are sure to cleanse your winter burdened palates and bring lightness and joy to your life! The songs include "Jitterbug" from Wizard of Oz, "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" from Duke Ellington, "The Rhythm of Life" from the musical "Sweet Charity" and many other fabulous tunes. Mountain Melody Women's Chorus is known around Calaveras County for their beautiful harmonies and lush, blended tones.
Columbia, CA...Volunteer fire crews from around the western United States will take part in the competition, presented by Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Engine Co. No. 1. The muster parade begins at 12 Noon (Columbia time) on Main Street in Columbia. Other events include hose cart races, bucket brigade, skills completion, hand pumper contest. Admission is free.
