Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!! Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/24/2016 11:29 AM
Frogtown, USA...A bit of a summary on this year's Fair & Frog Jump "Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Fair awesome! Here are some of the highlights: Our Frog Jump winner was Morgan Kitchell and her frog, Ribbit This, with a final jump of 20' 2 3/4". The Livestock Auction brought in over $500,000 supporting our local youth and programs. Despite the inclement weather our attendance was at 31,000 with our highest attended day being Sunday. See you at the 2017 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee and don't forget to KEEP CALM AND FROG ON!"
2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2016 09:59 AM
Frogtown, CA...Each year the Fair board selects a family and or organization to dedicate the annual fair to. This year the Fair has selected the Don and Nancy Whittle family. The Whittles have made significant contributions to the Fair. Nancy serving as the Junior Livestock Secretary for several years. Supporting the Fair as auction buyers and Fair sponsors. Serving on committees, competing in events, exhibiting livestock and in recent years Kent Whittle volunteering his time through his senior project.
Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016! Her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Full Video & Photos
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2016 05:21 PM
Frogtown, USA...The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is....Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), Hailey Long (Calaveras), Brighton Hamari (Bret Harte), Emma Hampton (Calaveras), Makayla Ruthrauff (Calaveras), and Sierra Stackpole (Calaveras). We have over 100 photos and complete video of the pageant.
Cal.net Announces Merger With Hstar Technology Group
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/18/2016 10:07 AM
Shingle Springs, CA...Cal.net, Inc, an Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) based in Shingle Springs, CA, today announces that it has merged with Hstar Technology Group, Inc., an ISP based in Angels Camp, CA. By adding about 300 square miles of service area in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, this merger expands the Cal.net geographic coverage territory to approximately 2,300 square miles in total. Consequently, Cal.net is now able to deliver seamless high-quality broadband Internet services to most of the rural communities of the Sierra Nevada foothills from the northeast to the southeast of Sacramento. The combined entities will operate under the Cal.net name, now making Cal.net one of the largest privately-owned fixed-wireless ISPs in northern California.
Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council, Presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/18/2016 03:41 PM
Murphys, CA...In celebration of the National Park Centennial, Backcountry Pictures presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, and documentarian, David Vassar. “A Walk in the Park” will be presented in Vassar’s adopted home of Calaveras County on the evening of Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Optional VIP Meet-and-Greet with David Vassar follows at CAMPS Restaurant at the Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort. (Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Additional details below).
Murphys, CA...Murphys Suites is hiring weekend housekeepers that are organized able to follow direction and pay attention to detail. Hours vary due to occupancy. Job duties include, but are not limited to washing/drying/folding linens, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and any other duties as needed.
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Humane Society announces the closure of its Angels Camp Thrift Store. The closure is scheduled for August 15th. Donations will be gladly accepted through July 16th. The store will continue to offer specials and a premium selection of gently used items until the store closes August 15th. As we progress toward our capital campaign to build a new shelter for county animals we realized the need to reorganize resources.
Copperopolis’ Homecoming Celebration & Pancake Breakfast Is June 11
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2016 11:33 AM
Copperopolis, CA...California’s historic town of Copperopolis turned 150 years old in 2010. We continue celebrate our unique little town with an annual Homecoming Pancake Breakfast and want to invite everyone who loves small town charm to join us. Copperopolis’ Homecoming was started by our founding families for an annual get together. Now everyone is welcome to our pancake breakfast celebration fitting a town that saw Black Bart’s first and last stage coach robbery, hosted Mark Twain at a town social, and was the location of America’s second richest copper mines.
Saddle Creek Plays Host To District 4 Candidates Night. Full Meeting Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2016 02:09 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association and the Angels Camp Business Association organized a Candidates Night for District 4. The venue was beautiful Saddle Creek. During this event candidates Sherri Smith, Dennis Mills and Ann Radford were given the opportunity to speak on their vision for the county and answered a series of business related questions. The subjects ranged from how to handle the marijuana issue to economic development and business retention and support.
Iron Treasures Hand Crafted Metal Art & Home Decor Held Their Grand Opening Last Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2016 08:20 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Iron Treasures Hand Crafted Metal Art & Home Decor Held Their Grand Opening Last Weekend. Their beutiful new store in Copperopolis Town Square offers a wide range of items. From mountain & rustic bears to whimsical. They can create amazing things. Iron Treasures in the outgrowth of Abila & Sons Welding that provides welding services, fabrication, repair, custom metal artwork, and can travel locally (Northern/Central California-Foothills, Valley, Bay Area), certified 6G pipe welder
