West Point, CA...When filmmaker and award-winning writer, Lisa Michelle, of West Point, decided to bring her screenplay, Common Ground, to life, she knew that Calaveras County was the perfect location. The rural atmosphere and the children who reside in West Point, Wilseyville, and Rail Road Flat represented the authenticity in the story that Michelle wanted to tell. The supporting characters and extras were cast entirely from Calaveras County residents.

Music At Bistro Espresso

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/29/2017 07:00 AM

Arnold, CA...The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series rolls on.

Annie Oakley Academy on October 8th

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2017 09:52 AM

Jamestown, CA...Do you have your tickets yet? There is a limited supply so make sure you grab one! This fundraiser includes amazing workshops, demos, raffles and dinner. Proceeds benefit the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Unit.

Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 24th Anniversary October 7, 2017, Murphys Park, Murphys, CA 9:30 – 5:00

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2017 07:52 AM

Murphys, CA...Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Call now 209/754-0127 or visit https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-entry-form to register your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. If coming in costume, you must register in costume but you need not stomp in costume. Costumes are judged on originality, workmanship, etc. Registration entry fee is $70 per team of two. Besides partaking of the usual great food, wine, Raffle Tickets for either a New Zealand or Australia Wine Experince will be sold all day and a silent auction takes place throughout the day, with live auction on stage, Stomp goers witnessed another fierce competition between teams vying for the title of the Calaveras Grape Stomp Champion. Stomp Teams are composed of two persons, one inside a half barrel filled with 25 pounds of grapes, another outside the barrel reaching in to ensure a smooth flow of juice out the drain spot. It's a sticky business for all concerned. (A few photos & video from last year to get you in the mood)

The 2016 Top Teams from left to right: Grapeful Dead (Dale & Jennifer Marcum); Cork Fungus Fairies (Ricky Ingraham & Ursula Kline); Sushi & Waswabi (Craig Wright & Tamao Nakahara) Click Below For Over 100 Photos

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week – Through October 2, 2017

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2017 09:28 AM

Murphys, CA...Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! 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 to make arrangements for large groups.

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2017 09:36 AM

Angels Camp, CA...Get ready to watch the mud fly and see metal crunch at Moondog’s Moon Bash Demolition Derby September 30th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. “This is going to be hard-hitting action the whole family will love,” said Jeremy Leonard, owner of Whiskey Slide Productions, LLC, in Angels Camp. Leonard has teamed up with Guy “Moon” Mullins of Moondog Motorsports out of Modesto to bring the night of entertainment to the Gold Country. Mullins produces the ever-popular destruction derby at the Calaveras County Fair every May. Fans will recognize his signature heats. Drivers from throughout the West Coast, and some local favorites, are expected.

Moon Bash Demolition Derby Coming to Calaveras County Family Fun and Hard-Hitting Action will be a F

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2017 07:16 AM

Bret Harte FFA Spreading the Importance of Agricultural Youth Programs at Concours de Elegance ~ Ashlynn Maddeaux- Bret Harte FFA Reporter

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2017 08:42 AM

Murphys, CA...On September 23rd Bret Harte, Calaveras, and Summerville FFA chapters attended the 21st annual Concours De Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards along with the 4H Organizations. The event hosted over 300 antique vintage cars as well as vintage trailers, motorcycles, and wooden boats in an effort to raise money for the FFA and 4H organizations statewide. FFA members educated the public about the FFA organization, California Agriculture and specific leadership opportunities available to them through agricultural education.

Railtown 1897 Presents “Tales of the Roundhouse,” Lantern-Lit Haunted Tours & Train Rides

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/26/2017 08:52 AM

Jamestown, CA...California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present lantern-lit “Tales of the Roundhouse” haunted tours and train rides on two special evenings – Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21, 2017, starting at 7 p.m. each night. Led by engaging and entertaining guides, “Tales of the Roundhouse” participants will hear the real life and death tales of past railroad workers and passengers who lost their lives in ghastly accidents, gruesome train wrecks and sometimes by cold-blooded murder.

Traffic Update....Hwy 4 Closure on September 27th from Lake Alpine to Highland Lake Road

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/25/2017 07:04 PM

ALPINE COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, for pavement repair work. The closure will be in effect from closure gate #2 (east of Lake Alpine) to Highland Lake Road beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There is no local detour available. Motorists should consider SR-88 and SR-108 as alternate routes and should allow additional travel time to use the alternate route.