North Grove Photography Walks at Big Trees State Park
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2018 10:51 PM
Arnold, CA...Bring your camera on a Saturday in summer to enjoy an early morning guided hike around the North Grove trail. This walk offers tips for photographing Giant Sequoias, and highlights several trees popular with photographers, historically. Be sure to get water and stop at the restroom before meeting your guide at the trailhead, by the Warming Hut.
It’s PARTY Time For Youth Mentoring, Friday, June 15 at Chatom Winery in Vallecito! (Reminder)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2018 03:18 PM
Vallecito, CA...Tickets are still available for THE PARTY on Friday, June 15, 2018, from 6-10pm at Chatom Winery in Vallecito. Tickets are $75 per person, with tables of ten for $650. Reservations can be made online at www.CalaverasMentoring.org or by contacting the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation at (209) 736-7706. THE PARTY is the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program.
Magnetic 3-D-Printed Structures Crawl, Roll, Jump, and Play Catch, Technique Could be used for Remotely Controlled Biomedical Devices.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2018 08:44 AM
Cambridge, MA...MIT engineers have created soft, 3-D-printed structures whose movements can be controlled with a wave of a magnet, much like marionettes without the strings. The menagerie of structures that can be magnetically manipulated includes a smooth ring that wrinkles up, a long tube that squeezes shut, a sheet that folds itself, and a spider-like “grabber” that can crawl, roll, jump, and snap together fast enough to catch a passing ball. It can even be directed to wrap itself around a small pill and carry it across a table.
From left to right: Yoonho Kim, Xuanhe Zhao, Hyunwoo Yuk Photo: Melanie Gonick/MIT
MIT Engineers Configure RFID tags to Work as Sensors
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2018 08:31 AM
Cambridge, MA...These days, many retailers and manufacturers are tracking their products using RFID, or radio-frequency identification tags. Often, these tags come in the form of paper-based labels outfitted with a simple antenna and memory chip. When slapped on a milk carton or jacket collar, RFID tags act as smart signatures, transmitting information to a radio-frequency reader about the identity, state, or location of a given product. In addition to keeping tabs on products throughout a supply chain, RFID tags are used to trace everything from casino chips and cattle to amusement park visitors and marathon runners.
Mark Twain Badger Boosters’ Volleyball Skills Clinics are back this Summer!!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2018 05:36 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Mark Twain Badger Boosters’ Volleyball Skills Clinics are back this Summer!!! These clinics are designed to teach age/grade-level appropriate volleyball skills in a fun & safe environment. Clinics are held in the Mark Twain Elementary gymnasium & are taught by volunteers from our talented pool of parents/coaches (with help from some of our seasoned volleyball players & alumni).
Cooking Class at Marisolio Tasting Bar- Farm Fresh Farmers Market
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2018 09:03 AM
Murphys, CA...Farm Fresh Farmers Market With Jeanette Mckee- Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, and passionate about healthy cooking is going to demonstrate some of her fantastic recipes with us. Jeanette is working closely with Laughing Mother Farms which is situated at Brice Station Winery. She has a thriving food based meal planning business and website called Rising Simplicity. Farm fresh and Easy, Easy, Easy.
Transportation Scholarships Bring Buses to Big Trees ~ Calaveras Big Trees Association
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2018 10:03 AM
Arnold, CA...On May 22, two big buses pulled into the parking lot of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and 90 fifth graders from Lincoln Elementary School in Stockton piled out. They looked up and stared. For a few, it was their first time outside of the city. For some, it was their very first trip to the forest. For all, it was an amazing day of hands-on learning at the park.
Murphys School of Music is Now Open!! Call (209) 813 - 0696 to Enroll
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2018 09:40 AM
Murphys, CA...Murphys School of Music is a new music school. Located in beautiful Murphys California. M.S.M runs daily classes, every week. Be sure to check our schedule, and class descriptions page to find your next musical venture! We are a non-profit school of music for kids, teens, adults, seniors and people with special needs. There is more information on our website as well murphysschoolofmusic.com. We are always looking for donations of instruments as well as seeking instructors. "Music is universal, so let's bring it Murphys! " -Ras Beeken Dan
We are now open! We run classes almost every day! Check our Schedule for more info.
Bradley Grove and More History of Calaveras Big Trees- Seminar June 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2018 09:35 AM
Arnold, CA...Presented by Mel Bradley, grandson of the Owen and Adrienne Bradley, who helped protect the grove, raised the money to purchase the South Grove, and planted the Bradley Grove. Seminars are free and open to the public. There is a day-use fee to enter the Park. Pack a lunch, bring the family and plan on spending the day among the Giant Sequoias. For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196. Location: Ralston Classroom – Education Building near Visitor Center.
Astronomy Night at Big Trees June 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2018 09:14 AM
Arnold, CA...Come look at the stars! Docents will be sharing information, telling stories, and setting up telescopes to help you enjoy the night sky at the Scenic Overlook which is a couple of miles past the Visitor Center. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky. Calaveras Big Trees State Park. 1170 East Highway 4 Arnold, CA 95223
