09/14/2019 - 4th annual Evan Walker Memorial Poker Run The 4th annual Evan Walker Memorial Poker Run raises funds for special education programs in Tuolumne and Calaveras county schools.
Enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful back roads of Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties followed by food, fun, raffles and music.
Check-in begins at 9:30 am at the Sonora Moose Lodge, kick stands up at 10:30 am with final check in at 2:00 pm at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge in Arnold. Maps will be provided.
$20 registration fee.
For more information please call 209-431-9824
Sponsored by Sonora Moose Lodge #2183 and Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge #112
06/12/2019 - Sip and Paint: Harvest Painting $35 includes everything you need. Bring home a beautiful painting filled with sunshine, sunflowers, and fruits of a bountiful harvests! Christina is an excellent teacher and you will be sure to enjoy this class with others who have already registered. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Reserve your spot at https://squareup.com/store/artsy-parts/item/harvest ; choose the date 6/12 at checkout. .
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"I went into a General Store, they wouldn't let me buy anything specific..." Comedian Steven Wright
The story of Camp Connell Continues with Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Garden. Owner Dan Tulipani and his crew show what Mountain Life is all about.
The Camp Connell of today was largely influenced by the surging popularity of auto travel through the mountains inspired when Dr. D. Sargent of Angels Camp became the first to drive an automobile over Ebbetts Pass in 1908. Family camping was destined to become an extremely popular recreational activity To meet those demands, Jack Connell began construction of a campground, cabins, general store and gas pumps in 1928. He and his wife named their endeavor "Camp Connell". Opened for business in 1929, the general store and gas station have been in operation ever since. The Connell's continued to expand the store and added a café to serve the increasing number of visitors. By 1934 the Post Office was moved to the store and became "Camp Connell Station". The store was a local gathering place where local residents and vacationers alike would come to share news and leave messages, much as it is today. Occasionally, Circuit Court was convened in the building. Monte Wolfe, Art and Harry Schimke, the Whittles, Hunts, Tryons, Lombardis, and Airolas were frequent visitors.
While the popularity of the general store and café continued, the campground was closed in 1949 and the property was subdivided into lots selling for $600 each. The cabins remained as part of Camp Connell until the 1960's, when the highway was realigned to accommodate the ski resort and village at Bear Valley, as well as the development of Big Trees Village. The old highway became the current two accesses to Camp Connell and the property has stayed much the same ever since.
Today the Camp Connell General Store is one of the oldest Chevron stations in California as well as the longest continuously operated retail business between Murphys and Markleeville. It is a popular stop for visitors and a cherished part of the local community."
07/20/2019 - July 20th is Discovery Day at Big Trees State Park Arnold, CA...Discovery Day – History Comes Alive. A day to celebrate the discovery of the big trees ~ Discover the Big Trees from 1852-1900 through reenactments, an 1800’s encampment, demonstrations, games and story-telling. Below are a few photos from our archive from 2006 to set the table and maybe take you back in time just a bit...
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.
Discovery Day is 11am to 3pm
07/20/2019 - "Super Diamond" Tribute to Neil Diamond Tonight at Bear Valley Music Festival Bear Valley, CA...With 38 songs in the Top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, Neil Diamond has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. On the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, he has had ten No. 1 singles: “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Longfellow Serenade,” “I’ve Been This Way Before,” “If You Know What I Mean,” “Desiree,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” “America,” “Yesterday’s Songs,” and “Heartlight.” And now, Super Diamond brings this American legend’s greatest hits to Bear Valley.
Formed in 1993, Super Diamond consists of vocalist Randy Cordeiro (Surreal Neil), guitarist Chris Collins, bass guitarist Matt Tidmarsh, keyboardist James Terris, keyboardist Rama Kolesnikow and drummer Vince Littleton. Super Diamond has been featured in articles in many national publications and has appeared on the David Letterman Show.
SHUTTLE & DINNER
We are pleased to offer round-trip shuttle service from Murphys with stops in Forest Meadows, Arnold and Dorrington for all evening concerts. You may add this option to your concert ticket purchase by clicking on “continue shopping” at checkout. We have also arranged for a pre-concert meal to be served at the Festival tent prior to our evening shows.
07/19/2019 - The 2019 Bear Valley Music Festival Kicks Off With The Carole King & James Taylor Story on July 19th Bear Valley, CA...Following a critically acclaimed sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Carole King & James Taylor Story opens the 2019 Bear Valley Music Festival to take us on a journey through the careers of six-time Grammy winner and twenty-time platinum hit-maker Carole King, and five-time Grammy winner & American folk legend James Taylor. Featuring passionate renditions of “Fire and Rain,” “Sweet Baby James,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and many more, this astonishing back catalog is realized with authenticity by Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews, both well established artists in their own right.
SHUTTLE & DINNER
We are pleased to offer round-trip shuttle service from Murphys with stops in Forest Meadows, Arnold and Dorrington for all evening concerts. You may add this option to your concert ticket purchase by clicking on “continue shopping” at checkout. We have also arranged for a pre-concert meal to be served at the Festival tent prior to our evening shows.
07/16/2019 - Another Great Taco Tuesday Awaits at Bistro Espresso Arnold, CA...Join us for Taco Tuesday with Greg Sutton! Gonna be a nice warm summer evening with great live music, excellent food, games and more! Bring the whole family, chairs and dancing shoes!
07/20/2019 - The 15th Annual Arnold Classic Car Show "Thunder at the Lake" is July 20th (Preview Photos & Video f Arnold, CA...The 15th Annual Arnold Classic Car Show "Thunder at the Lake" is July 20th from 10am to 4pm at Beautiful White Pines Park & Lake. Classics, Hot Rods, Customs, Motorcycles, 4x4s & More! The new and expanded location is just down Blagen Road from Hwy 4. Don't miss it!! The event is presented by the White Pines Park Committee, Arnold Auto Supply & High Country Spa & Stove. We have a photos & video from last year to whet your appetite. If you click one of the photos you will be taken to a post with a full slide show of the rolling art that was on display last year.
07/13/2019 - The Jank Tones Roll Into "Music in the Park" at Bistro Espresso...Don't Miss It!! Arnold, CA...This Saturday Bistro present the Jank Tones from 6-9pm! Bring a chair and some friends to enjoy great food, awesome selection of beers on tap and variety of local wines. Cornhole boards and Jenga will be out, too! Enjoy appetizers, coffee, ice cream and more during the event, too! #summerishere and the weather will be warm!
The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines.
Bistro Espresso began in July 2005 serving coffee, smoothies and a variety of cold sandwiches. Expanding in 2016 to include live music and beer and wine. In 2018 we moved to a larger locations and venue to serve a more menu choices and live music in the park. Serving the community whenever possible, the Bistro is grateful for local loyal patrons and tourists alike.
Bistro Espresso serves...espresso, coffee, beer, wine, American Cuisine, ice cream, smoothies and more!
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