Free Scary Face Pancakes for Kids October 28th at IHOP....No Tricks – Just Treats As Kids 12 And Under Celebrate Halloween A Little Early
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/19/2011 07:37 PM
The Scary Face Pancake is a fun and flavorful play on IHOP’s popular Funny Face Pancake. The Scary Face Pancake will be offered throughout October and, like all IHOP kids menu items, is under 600 calories. Throughout IHOP’s new menu, items under 600 calories are designated with a SIMPLE & FIT icon. ...
Sonora, CA...All one has to do is spend a few minutes driving around the Mother Lode area to realize that Halloween is Creeping up on us with all kinds of decorations and events highlighting the fall holiday. On Saturday there was even a Zombie Contest in the Courthouse Park in Sonora. Ghouls, Goblins, Zombies and more were alive and roaming through the downtown area on Saturday....
Calaveras Big Trees -- Civic clubs, organizations and businesses planning holiday celebrations will have a new location available this year -- a mountain lodge decorated for the holidays and just a short walk from the Sequoia Grove. Calaveras Big Trees is offering historic Jack Knight Hall, a rustic lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, for holiday events during December...
Grover Anderson's CD Release Party Tonight at Newsome-Harlow
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/14/2011 07:21 AM
Murphys, CA...We will be gathering at the Newsome-Harlow Courtyard (403 Main St., Murphys) to celebrate the release of Grover Anderson's second studio album, "Tourniquet." The music starts Friday, October 14th at 7pm. There will be CDs ($5), food, and wine available for purchase, all ages are welcome. Grover Anderson is a Murphys native who has performed up and down the state of California. Heavily influenced by folk, country, and singer-songwriters like Josh Ritter & Jason Mraz, he brings a high-energy show of original and cover songs that will get your heart beating and your booty shaking. He is joined by Eddie Castro on percussion and blues harp....
The Kitchen at Newsome Harlow Presents "Bacon Fest 11!"
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/12/2011 11:18 AM
Murphys, CA... Downtown Murphys will be smelling like bacon as Newsome-Harlow Wines and The Kitchen at Newsome-Harlow present Bacon Fest 11. Sunday, October 16, from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm. Newsome-Harlow created Bacon Fest as a way to say thanks to its many local supporters. Chef Melly concotes some amazing bacon treats, all that pair perfectly with Newsome-Harlow's award winning red wines. On tap for this year, tempura bacon with sweet chili sauce, peanut butter bacon truffles, and bacon wrapped dates stuffed with gorgonzola. And, of course, chocolate covered bacon and bacon popcorn!....
Murphys Creek Theatre Presents "The Turn of the Screw!"
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/12/2011 02:20 PM
Murphys, CA....The Turn of the Screw, by Jeffrey Hatcher..."A dazzling act of the imagination. Mr. Hatcher has pushed Henry James' clever turn to its furthest degree." —NY Times. Show times are September 30 - October 30, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, with Two Sunday Matinees, October 23/30, 2pm At the Black Bart Playhouse....
The Giant Teddy Bear, Jugglers, Ballerinas and Clowns all join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the 14th Annual Soroptimist Teddy Bear Tea, Sunday, November 6th in Angels Camp! Special prizes, crafts, face-painting, storytelling and high tea will be enjoyed by all during this unique “dress up” holiday affair! Limited seating is still available by calling 736-1947 or by emailing barbchuck75@comcast.net. The cost for adults and children 10 and over is $25.00 and for children 9 and under is $15.00. Reservations are necessary; tickets are not sold at the door. ....
Mountain Passes Have Reopened for Weekend...Time to go explore
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/07/2011 03:51 PM
Bear Valley, CA...The snow has been cleared and sunshine and higher temps are on the way so Caltrans has reopened both Hwy 4 and Hwy 108 for the weekend. Now would be the perfect weekend to catch some our local high country splendor. Local Videographer and Sierra Sentry Owner Sandi Pierce produced a great video of the Ebbetts Pass Area for the Scenic Byway Celebration this year...
Railtown 1897 Offers Popular “Harvest Haunt Express” Train Rides in October.... Special Train Rides Available Weekends October 8-30 and Pulled by the Famous Sierra No. 3 on Saturdays
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/06/2011 09:52 PM
Jamestown, CA...With fall just around the corner, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is proud to offer crowd-pleasing “Harvest Haunt Express” train rides on four upcoming consecutive weekends: October 8-9, October 15-16, October 22-23 and October 29-30. Staffed by a “skeleton crew,” the popular train rides take place aboard an excursion train that departs on-the-hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturdays, the excursion train will be pulled by Sierra No. 3 (the “Movie Star Locomotive”) and on Sundays by a vintage diesel locomotive.....
