Camp Connell, CA...Camp Connell "Gold Mine" "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye" Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This quote seemed appropriate because since buying the store in January, many people have come in and met me, and many have said this; "This place is a Goldmine" I was always polite, and never disagreed even once. However, what I didn't realize is that they were not talking about Gold that is connected to money, they were talking about Gold that is connected to the Heart. So many people have shared their stories about the old days at Camp Connell, how they spent their youth there, and some of the great times they have had in the "Backyard".
Calaveras Chamber Celebrates Mind Matters 10th Anniversary!! Don't Miss It!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/20/2017 03:30 PM
Murphys, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Mind Matters at its monthly mixer to be held at the clinic on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys, is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), and learning disabilities, in achieving their maximum potential. It also strives to promote public understanding by serving as a community resource.
Get Your Tickets Now For The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras At Ironstone On April 22nd! It Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/19/2017 10:47 AM
Murphys, CA...The 11th Annual Taste of Calaveras Is April 22nd At Ironstone & Showcases the Finest Wine, Culinary Treats & Art. More than 40 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, restaurateurs and plein air artists will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the Eleventh Annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22nd. The event features wine tasting, gourmet samplings, live music by the Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio, food and wine demonstrations, local artists painting along with artisans on site and a silent auction featuring Calaveras experiences and Calaveras products. Below are a few photos from the 2016 event that most attendees said was the best Taste Of Calaveras Yet. Get your tickets now and more information continues below the great promo by Candy Myers & Sherri Smith...
Angels Camp, CA...GRAD NIGHT is in approximately six weeks! We will be having a meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm in the Learning Center at Bret Harte. There are only two more meetings and there is a lot to accomplish and do before the event. We need your input and help, please come! If you cannot make the meetings and really would like to help, please contact: Linda Ayala - letmecteeth@gmail.com ~ 209.770.6222 Yvonne Heryford - yvonneheryford@gmail.com - 209.768.9880 Please come and help give our kids a safe and fun night to remember their high school years by!
Jamestown, CA...Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) plans to treat moms extra special this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, 2017 by offering excursion train rides behind a historic diesel locomotive along with a special surprise to all mothers who visit the Park (while supplies last). With beautiful wildflowers still in bloom, the six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip ride takes passengers through the rolling Gold Country foothills, passing through meadows and along grassy hillsides covered with ancient oak trees. For those wanting to treat mom extra special on Mother’s Day, the luxury lounge coach No. 2901 will be available on a first come, first serve basis. In addition to the relaxing train rides and eye-catching car, there are lots of fun, interactive and interpretive-related activities happening at the Park, including:
It Was "Ray Sutliffe" Last Night At Camp Connell General Store
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2017 10:18 AM
Camp Connell, CA....Last night was "Ray Sutliffe" night at Camp Connell General Store. Owner Dan Tulipani said "Ray has been a fixture at Camp Connell for many years, helping out with special events in the backyard, and taking recyclables for us (or at least for my sister Donna). He's had a difficult time of late, and well Ray here's to you - our tribute to a local gem! In Ray's honor, and for rest of April, all regular wine will be priced at "Ray's Price" which is $5 per glass. Hope you will join us in tribute!"
Live Music By Grover Anderson At Camp Connell General Store & Tribute to Ray Sutliffe
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 12:08 PM
Camp Connell, CA...Hello all - two things I wanted to share - first off - I would like to dedicate this post to Ray Sutliffe. Ray has been a fixture at Camp Connell for many years, helping out with special events in the backyard, and taking recyclables for us (or at least for my sister Donna). He's had a difficult time of late, and well Ray here's to you - our tribute to a local gem! In Ray's honor, and for rest of April, all regular wine will be priced at "Ray's Price" which is $5 per glass. Hope you will join us in tribute! Also, as an extra celebration, Grover Anderson will be playing Friday Night at Camp Connell. No Cover! Oh, and speaking of gems, I found this picture on the wall - Camp Connell Cafe - interesting! I actually remember Thelma's place
Hey Good People!!! 493 Inches Of "Pure Mountain Fun" So Far! Open Through April 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 01:25 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We've picked up 16" of new snow in the last 48hrs and current winds are SW at 5-9mph. Today we will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 36F and SW winds from 5-9mph. Expect delays on the Lower Mtn as Avalanche Control teams will be doing work down there this morning. As I've mentioned in the last few weeks the models struggle a bit in the spring so the forecasts can change dramatically even a day before or after being given. Stay tuned...... Come on up and check us out and our "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos as we're staying open until April 23rd 2017.
Get Ready For Celebrating 50 Years Of The Arnold Library
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 03:00 PM
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Branch Library will commemorate 50 years in Arnold with a week-long celebration May 23-28, 2017. Our festivities will include Patron Appreciation Day, Children's Day, Story Time with a firefighter and a visit to the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station #1, an author panel and book signing (Robin Burcell, Catriona McPherson, Allison Brennan, Eileen Rendahl, and Cindy Sample -- all award-winning Northern California Mystery writers), a visit from the State Librarian, Greg Lucas, a VIP Reception and the week ends with our annual Giant Book Sale. We will be keeping you informed with posters, newspaper and radio press releases and more. This is a big deal for our little library and our rural community. PLEASE PLAN TO CELEBRATE WITH US!
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through April 20 2017
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 05:39 PM
Murphys, CA...Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and now Arnold! Fridays and Saturdays at Zucca Tasting Room - "Zucca After Hours" is open 5-8 pm. If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a Friday or Saturday night, the Zucca garden is your place. We always welcome your picnic items or takeout from area restaurants. 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
