Murphys, CA...Tanner Vineyards has opened their lovely new tasting room at the corner of Main & Big Trees in Murphys. This last weekend marked their first full weekend of operation. Their new Tasting Room adds another jewel to downtown Murphys. When we stopped by the room was filled with visitors sampling their wares. The lovely Tanner Vineyards is owned by Richard and Nanette Tanner, Ron and Annie Tanner and also Judy Tanner Block. Their grapes are grown on their vineyards in...
The Tanner Wine Line on the Counter of their New Tasting Room
Kathy Mazzaferro Has Joined Bank of Stockton as Vice President /Branch Manager of Angels Camp Branch
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/12/2008 03:37 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Bank of Stockton is pleased to announce that Kathy Mazzaferro has accepted a position as Vice President/Branch Manager at our Angels Camp branch. Kathy was a branch manager for Wells Fargo Bank (Bank of Lodi) for 4 years and has been a community banker and volunteer in Calaveras County since 1998. She is a trustee for the Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital ....
Arnold, CA....We would like to thank Arnold Ace Home Center for renewing their Ad contract with us for the 2nd year in a row! "As your local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries.As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently...
Congressman Lungren Speaks In Copperopolis Tonight...Higher Res Replay Available Now
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2008 07:13 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Congressman Dan Lungren is speaking to a good sized crowd at the Copperopolis Armory tonight. One of the hot topics is energy and energy costs. He has mentioned that for the last few months energy has been the single biggest topic from his constituents. Housing has run a distant second. One interesting note he has brought forward is that China now has the rights to drill about 45 miles off of the Florida Coast in International waters. We have limited ourselves to drilling no closer than 100 miles off of the very same coast....
Large Format Replay is Enclosed
Cave and Mine Adventures and The California Zip Lines will have you feeling Zippy!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2008 01:03 PM
Vallecito, CA...We would like to thank Cave and Mine Adventures and The California Zip Lines for Zipping onto ThePineTree.net for their advertising needs! They operate, Black Chasm Cavern, California Cavern, Gold Cliff Mine, Moaning Cavern and Sutter Gold Mine. They have everything you need to plan your trip for some cool underground adventures from the mild, to the challenging and wild! Make sure to check out the information and videos on our newest and coolest above ground activity: the thrilling twin zip lines at Moaning Cavern. More information...
Please Click the Image Above for "Zipping" Info!
New Classes on Television Production begin September 9, 2008
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/11/2008 05:36 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras residents are fortunate to have their own public access television studio where local events are produced for cable channels 7 and 9. Ed Lark, the manager at the Public Access Television Studio, will be starting a new television class (lasting 11 weeks) that will teach you the basics of video production including the care and use of a camcorder, tripod, wireless microphone, lighting equipment, as well as editing techniques. These classes are supported by the County and are free to Calaveras County residents. Classes are held at the studio every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Classes are limited to 16 students since much of the instruction involves hands-on use of the equipment....
Dorrington, CA.....The absolutely gorgeous historic Dorrington Hotel will play host to the next "Discover Calaveras" on August 21. Social Hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. social hour and refreshments with a 6 p.m. tour. The lovely Dorrington Hotel is located at Highway 4 in Dorrington. Networking and a tour of the historic hotel, part of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s Discover Calaveras series, which allows the community to expand its knowledge about the tourism industry in Calaveras County, 736-0049.....
Is There a Roundabout Way To Your Future? In Angels Camp the Answer is Maybe~By John Hamilton
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/07/2008 12:43 AM
Angels Camp, CA...At the Angels Camp City Council Meeting on Tuesday the Consulting Firm of Omni Means presented study data on Using Roundabouts among other designs on some of the Hwy 4 & 49 intersections in the Angels Camp area. Some of the intersections include Dogtown Road, Angel Oaks and the most problematic one at Hwy 4 & Hwy 49 in the historic section of town. There was one design presented that would be functional in the downtown area. In the opinion of some it would make the area really cramped and might not eliminate some of the current problems. Several members of the audience felt that the best solution for this intersection was to continue the bypass route on Southward until it intersects with Hwy 49 going South....
Music In The Square... Copperopolis Town Square Summer Music Series Continues...Video Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2008 08:14 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Every Thursday Night Copperopolis Town Square has been filled with music and people out enjoying the summer nights. They keep the stores open late and drinks and refreshments are offered. The square continues it's growth as the place to be in the Copperopolis Area. The first restaurant Panini's Italian Grill will open in October. This in addition to Cruiser's Ice Cream will make the Square the place to stop for dinner and dessert. Panini's will add a huge draw that will compliment the businesses that are already open. Click on a photo above for a full slide show
Tim Johnson to Keynote the Chamber's Quarterly Business Luncheon
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2008 09:28 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Tim Johnson will be the guest speaker at the Chamber's Quarterly Business Luncheon on Thursday, August 21st, 2008. The luncheon will be held at CAMPs restaurant in Greenhorn Creek in Angels Camp. The guest speaker, Tim Johnson is the owner/publisher of the California Business Minute, and was the featured speaker at last month's successful Economic Summit...
Tim Johnson speaking at the Economic Development Summit
