09/22/2018 - The Big CHS Thrift Annual Winter Apparel & Ski Sale! Arnold, CA...The Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold carrives a variety of high-end used goods. Shoppers will find high-quality, like-new and gently used clothing and accessories, household items and furnishings, vintage items and collectibles, jewelry, books, toys, branded CHS goods, and lots more! The merchandise changes frequently, so come in often and see what we have! You’re sure to find some treasures. Senior Discount – Tuesdays Only! (5% discount to shoppers 55 years & older)
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the animals of our County. We seek to involve and engage the greater community in achieving our mission.
Who We Are:
We are an organization with a small staff and an enthusiastic volunteer group who care about the destiny and welfare of companion animals.
We are a local non-profit organization.
Our challenge is local animal welfare, not animal rights.
The Calaveras Humane Society relies on local donations and does not receive funding from national animal rights organizations or humane societies.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the Calaveras Humane Society, please contact us at (209) 736-9417 or email us at chs@calaverashumane.org.
To learn more about how you can help, please go to: Help the Animals
09/22/2018 - Don't Miss SNAC Arnold's Parking Lot Sale This Saturday! Arnold, CA..SNAC Arnold's Parking Lot Sale is This Saturday! USED Ski & Board Boots $5 - $40! USED Jr. Skis Start at $20! USED Demo Skis Start at $240! Get Ready for the Season & Save!!
09/17/2018 - GABA-Business Association Meeting Sept 18th. Guest Speaker is Calaveras Visitors Bureau's Lisa Arnold, CA...OPEN TO EVERYONE Business owners, staff and local residents interested in participating in the GREATER ARNOLD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. Tuesday September 18th, 6:00 PM at the Ebbetts Pass Fire Station Conference room. 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold. GUEST SPEAKER Lisa Boulton, Calaveras Visitors Bureau. Open Forum to discuss Planned Development & new 30 foot setback that is now in place on all parcels. This is your chance to share your ideas for new projects and learn how you can participate in the Business Development of Arnold, CA.
GABA President Mike Borean, mikeborean@comcast.net, 209-743-8248
John Hamilton, Linda Baker & Walter Preston.
09/15/2018 - Don't Miss The Chains Required Celebration Retirement Show at Bistro Park on Sept 15th Arnold, CA...Join us to watch the LAST perfomance of "Chains Required" for three sets of thier best! Come early for BBQ, bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes! ***PLEASE NO dogs, outside food or alcohol*** Listen in to this hot band here! http://www.chainsrequired.com/clips.html
Saturday at 3 PM – 7 PM
Bistro Espresso
1225 Oak Circle, Arnold, California 95223
09/08/2018 - Brian Jirka & The Cabby Band at Sequoia Woods Arnold, CA...Saturday September 8 - we have live music on the deck. Bar food will be served. Restaurant open too (only one more month of fresh halibut on the menu!) Cheers!
09/08/2018 - Bear Valley Fat Tire Festival September 8th-9th in Bear Valley Bear Valley, CA....Bring your fat tire ride and join us for the best Fat Tire Festival on Highway 4. Experience some of the best mountain bike riding in the area and get in on the festivities. The weekend festivities will include guided MTB rides, shuttles to the high points of some of our best trails, bike demos and gear sales, food and beverages (beer by Snowshoe Brewery), camping, games, raffles with plenty of swag, BVTS T-Shirts available and live music at HermitFest.
Registration is $50 and includes any or all of the following: guided rides, trail map, Saturday lunch, Saturday BBQ dinner, beer and wine, shuttles to high trail points on Cape Horn and Rings trails on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, plus Poker Ride with prizes.
BEAR VALLEY FAT TIRE FESTIVAL - FAQs
Below are more details about the Bear Valley Fat Tire Festival, coming up on September 8-9th in Bear Valley, CA, along with FAQs
Bear Valley is located on Hyway 4 about 2 hours west of Stockton, CA. It is located on Ebbetts Pass which is a National Scenic Byway. From Stockton, CA, take State Route 4 toward Angels Camp and continue on Highway 4 another hour to Bear Valley. GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS HERE
Is there camping close by?
The closest camping is 2-3 miles away near Lake Alpine. There are "camping" accomodations from tent camping to motorhomes as well as "glamping" at the Bear Valley Ski Area. Here is a GOOGLE MAP link to CAMPGROUNDS near Bear Valley
Here is the link to use for booking camp sites in the nearby National Forest campgrounds. https://www.recreation.gov/ The interesting thing is that if you go the the Stanislaus NF site and look at the campgrounds they say they are all first come first serve and no reservations. This is not true. Most have about half the sites that can be reserved ahead of time. Among them is a link for SILVERTIP CAMPGROUND which has sights than can be reserved. LAKE ALPINE is all first-come-first-served camp sights.
Bear Valley has cabin rentals available. Check Bear Valley Real Estate for VACATION RENTALS
Bear Valley Lodge has hotel rooms available along with bars and restaurants.BEAR VALLEY LODGE
There are rooms available down the road 3 miles atTAMARACK LODGE
What kind of riding is there in Bear Valley?
Bear Valley has a variety of multi-use single-track trails for mountain bikers and hikers. There are also many miles of double-track available for exploration. The LOCAL TRAILS tab above lists the most popular trails nearby with descriptions and ratings for riders. Bear Valley Trail Stewards organization is working to keep these trails in top shape for riders and hikers alike.
The store is stocked with clothing, cool bear t-shirts and sweatshirts, footwear, equipment and supplies from the following great companies: Specialized, Perception, Surftech, Patagonia, Camelbak, Columbia, GoPro, Reef Brazil, Salomon, Smith, Yakima, & more. Attached to the store is a mini-mart with high energy drinks, snacks, etc. for your outing.
Are there other food options (grocery, restaurants, etc.)?
Winemakers Dinner at Lake Alpine Lodge on Sunday 9/9 from 5-9pm. More Info Here
09/06/2018 - Forest Service Open House Sept. 6 to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS Sonora, CA...Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will be on display.
The Forest Service, through the OSV-Use Designation project, will designate National Forest System snow trails and areas for public OSV use on the Stanislaus NF, as well as identifying those trails that will be groomed on the forest.
“The draft EIS is the result of public scoping activities, including comment periods and public meetings where visitors shared their thoughts on how best to manage the OSV program,” Kuiken said. “We developed several alternatives that would fit the project’s requirements, one of which we consider a preferred alternative.”
The forest developed its preferred alternative in part by incorporating comments it received during the public scoping period and to address significant issues described in chapter one of the DEIS.
“The preferred alternative represents a balance of highly desirable, historically popular OSV-use areas and trails, while protecting resources and other uses of NFS system lands,” said Katie Wilkinson, environmental coordinator for the Stanislaus National Forest. “We believe this alternative meets the intent of the Travel Management Rule, the community’s needs and the Forest Service’s mission.”
Visitors are welcome to provide written comments during the meeting, Wilkinson said. Comments received during the comment period, which ends on Oct. 9, will be reviewed and incorporated into the Final EIS. The FEIS and Draft Record of Decision are expected to be available in February 2019.
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
Thursday, Sept. 6
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office
19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370
09/08/2018 - The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th Hermit Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes place in Hermit Valley and is affectionately referred to as “Hermitfest” by locals and past attendees.
This year we’ll be enjoying the music of long time Hermitfest favorites Bill Welles and Grover Anderson who have been with us from the very beginning. Ten Dollar Pony will be back again this year too. We’ll also be welcoming Jimbo Scott, Nathan Ignacia & Sambossa to the valley.
The music begins around 11am this year and will officially end at 8 pm but those of you who have attended before know that the music may continue around the campfires long into the evening. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Tonja and Jana will be back with their locally roasted coffee, specialty teas, cold drinks and who knows what else! The work of a few local artisans will also be available for purchase. Weather permitting; we will have opportunities for stargazing with telescopes & experts available at around 9pm to help us enjoy the stars, constellations, and stories of the night sky.
Hermit Valley has plenty of opportunity for hiking and playing in the river. Fall weather is generally warm and sunny but a quick afternoon rain shower is always a possibility in the mountains and you’ll want to make sure you bring warm clothing as the mornings and evenings can be quite chilly. Primitive campsites are available on a first come basis for those wishing to spend the night. There are sites in the immediate vicinity of the event as well as a few more on the river side of the road. Additional camping is available nearby in the beautiful Pacific Valley campgrounds. While we welcome your well-socialized dogs, please keep them on a six-foot leash and do not leave them unattended. For those of you planning to spend the night, there will be late night treats and coffee and goodies on Sunday morning.
Bring your fat tire ride and join the Bear Valley Trails Stewardship for the best Fat Tire Festival on Highway 4. Experience some of the best mountain bike riding in the area. The weekend festivities will include guided MTB rides, shuttles to the high points of some of our best trails, bike demos and gear sales, food and beverages (beer by Snowshoe Brewery), camping, games, raffles with plenty of swag. Contact BVTS to register at www.bearvalleytrails.org.
On your way to the celebration in Hermit Valley, stop by the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce offices in downtown Markleeville where they will have maps, cold drinks and lots of information about things to do over the weekend. On the Arnold side, you may want to visit the Logging Museum, hike a portion of the Rim Trail or stop in at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to admire the Giant Sequoias. It looks like the pools at Grover Hot Springs State Park, outside Markleeville, will be open this year but it never hurts to double check at 530-694-2248.
Hermit Valley is located on Highway 4 in the Stanislaus National Forest about 38 miles east of Arnold and 23 miles west of Markleeville on the North Fork of the Mokelumne River at about the 7000-foot elevation. If you haven’t driven the pass before, remember that we are a scenic byway for good reason. The higher elevation portion of Highway 4 between Lake Alpine on the west and Silver Creek on the east is narrow, twisty, steep and so worth the drive beautiful mountain views and many opportunities to get out of your car and take a closer look. The route over the top is not recommended for large RVs or trailers.
Ebbetts Pass was honored with National Scenic Byway status in 2005. It is one of only seven nationally-designated byways in California. The Ebbetts Pass Byway Association is the non-profit organization tasked with preserving, enhancing and promoting the unique resources of the byway. The EPSBA had developed a guidebook for the area which is available on our website for those who want to know more about the history, geology, wildlife and recreation available in the area.
This event is made possible by the generous support of our event partners and sponsors so make sure to visit them and let them know you appreciate their support of this event. Our 2018 event sponsors are the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce & Cal Waste. We also receive financial support from many other individuals and organizations. Please visit our website to see the complete list. This event is presented under permit with the US Forest Service.
We also want to thank our local media and the many other organizations who all help to promote this event. We especially want to thank Ron Schaner who coordinates and schedules the musicians every year and is a tireless supporter of live music in the Ebbetts Pass area.
For more information about the Ebbetts Pass area, this event and what’s happening along the byway all year long, visit scenic4.org or facebook.com/Scenic4 or e-mail us at info@scenic4.org.
For other events in the area and lodging information, contact the Calaveras Visitors Bureau at 209-736-0049 (gocalaveras.com) or the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce at 530-694-2475 (alpinecounty.com). On the west side you can also visit bearvalley.com, cometoarnold.com, calaveraschronicle.com and visitmurphys.com.
