Angels Camp, CA...Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. Proceeds will benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in historic downtown Angels Camp at The Visitors Center. The race will conclude at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Along the race route, runners will enjoy many scenic and historic elements along the way to include Angels Creek, Gold Cliff, Lightner Mine, views of Bear Mountain and Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. It is not uncommon to spot grazing deer, wild turkeys, an abundance of birds and our resident cattle and horses.
Murphys Senior Center To Host VA Mobile Medical Van Oct 22nd
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2015 01:29 PM
Murphys, CA...The Murphys Senior Center will welcome the VA Mobile Medical Outreach Van on Oct. 22 from 10-2. The VA Palo Alto Health Care System Mobile Medical Outreach will provide brief medical examinations, consultations and referrals to all military veterans. No appointment necessary! Enrollment specialists, medical providers and veterans service officers will be on site. If you are NOT currently in the VA system bring an extra copy of your DD 214 discharge papers. For more information contact Dr. Kelly Conway DNP, CNS at 650-387-5968.
Nazareth Is Bringing "Laughter For All" To Refuge On Saturday Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2015 07:08 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Laughter For All is coming to Angels' on Saturday, August 15th at 7:30 PM. Free Dinner at 6:00 PM; Free Clothes and School Supplies (While supplies last). Comedy has the power to quickly shift one’s mood of bleakness to that of cheer and liveliness. Despite one’s race, religion, ethnicity, and social class; it has the capability of uniting people from different backgrounds together, serving as a common denominator to all. It is one thing to be a comedian who can conceive an uproar of laughter in a crowd. However, to be a comedian who can inspire a crowd at the same time is a rare find. Nazareth has been using his talents of bringing comic relief to his audience while directing his acts to help improve their well-being.
California Department of Public Health Investigates Human Plague Case
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2015 03:48 PM
Yosemite, CA...California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. The department began investigating this incident after a child from Los Angeles County became ill and was hospitalized after visiting the Stanislaus National Forest and camping at Crane Flat Campground in Yosemite National Park in mid-July. No other members of the camping party reported symptoms and health officials are continuing to monitor the child’s family and treatment providers. The child is recovering.
Mark Twain Medical Center's Fall Health Fair Is September 26th
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2015 08:58 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center's Fall Health Fair Is September 26th. Don't Miss It!
Retired School Superintendent Is New Mind Matters Executive Director
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2015 11:34 AM
Murphys, CA...Wayne Brown, who retired as the Superintendent of the Stanislaus Union School District, has been chosen to be the first full time Executive Director of Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that is noted for its innovative treatment of autism and similar disorders. “As an educator, I am very much aware of the work being done by Mind Matters and how it can improve the lives of young people and their families,” says Brown. “I am pleased to have been chosen to lead the organization, to help it extend its programs and to secure the necessary funds to make that possible. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Thompson and his staff and interacting with the communities they serve.”
Women's Health Services In Calaveras County...They Listen & Take Action
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2015 03:30 PM
Dick Heisinger Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $16,397.42 For Hospice
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/14/2015 02:01 PM
White Pines, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge went above and beyond the call of duty again this year as the Dick Heisinger Memorial Golf Tournament raised $16,397.42 for Hospice of the Sierra. It was another example of how the Loyal Order Of The Moose can have a great time and benefit the community in a very big way!!
Save the Date: Friday, Aug. 7! Pinnacle Physical Therapy To Sponsor Cantamos
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 03:24 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Save the Date: Friday, Aug. 7 and join Pinnacle Physical Therapy for the fun! Theresa Locke, DPT is sponsoring, local musicians, Cantamos, as the entertainment for the Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market at Utica Park, 5 o’clock to Dusk.
Mind Matter's Fast Forward A Great Success In Local Schools
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 12:18 PM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, is pleased to announce that the innovative collaboration with the Vallecito Unified School District to bring Fast ForWord to Hazel Fischer Elementary and Michelson Elementary was a success. Mind Matters, while known for it’s services targeted to individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, also offers extensive services for learning disabilities, reading remediation, and dyslexia. Mind Matters has addressed these disabilities and disorders with solutions that utilized progressive neuroscience, evidence based, computer programs to meet the increasing needs of the community. One such program that has demonstrated measurable success and a lasting positive impact is Fast ForWord.
