Arnold

09/14/2019 - 4th annual Evan Walker Memorial Poker Run
Sonora & Arnold, CA...The Evan Walker Memorial Poker Run raises funds for special education programs in Tuolumne and Calaveras County Schools. The run begins at the Sonora Moose Lodge, check in 9:30, free coffee and donuts with bar open by 9:00 for purchases. Kick stands up at 10:30.


The ride will wind through the beautiful backroads of Tuolumne and Calaveras with the final destination the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge in Arnold - card turn in deadline 2:30 - where there will be live music by The Automatics, food, raffles and fun!

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

09/28/2019 - Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. “It’s a tradition – a great opportunity to find out about the latest in local resources for health care, wellness and social services.” He explains this Health Fair includes an especially wide-range of health and wellness professionals, nonprofit entities, and government agencies that collaborate in providing education, support services and lifestyle tools to the local community.


In addition, the event offers low cost health screening and services. Attendees can take advantage of a five-panel blood analysis, including a chemistry panel, thyroid, complete blood count, lipid panel, iron for women, PSA for men, and vitamin D deficiencies ($45); and Bone Density Screenings ($25). Those participating in the blood analysis should not eat or drink anything after 10 p.m. the night before. Adult Flu shots will be administered at no cost.

Archer notes over 40 community partners will be featured at the event. “They value our Health Fair as a great opportunity to offer insights into their areas of expertise including senior support and health services, health insurance information, long term and short term care, hospice, home health, mental health and nutrition. MTMC is proud to continue this tradition.”

Here is what some of the participating organizations have to share about why they are involved:

MACT HEALTH BOARD, INC., Kevin Cornwell, OD --“Access to eye care plays an integral role within health care today. Eye doctors routinely encounter the ocular manifestations of many systemic diseases through an eye exam. Many patients may be asymptomatic, yet have the signs of undiagnosed hypertension or type 2 diabetes in their eyes. Including optometry at health fairs gives patients a better understanding on the importance of receiving routine eye care to maintain their health.”

CALAVERAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, CALAVERAS TRANSIT AGENCY, Amber Collins Executive Director– “The MTMC Health Fair is a great (and free!) resource for agencies to gain exposure with the community, as well as other organizations. This is an ideal venue for Calaveras Connect to share information about our public transit system and how to access the service.”

10/05/2019 - The 2019 Bear Valley Fat Tire Festival is October 5th
Bear Valley, CA...The Bear Valley Fat Tire Festival celebrates the awesome mountain bike trails and terrain in our backyard. This action-packed day is all about having fun with other mountain bike enthusiasts, riding great trails, and enjoying good food and brew. Festival participants can expect fun guided rides, exhilarating shuttle descents, lunch, games, and prizes. Basically, we are excited to share the Bear Valley trails with you.


Nestled in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness areas, Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is located on all-weather Highway 4 / Ebbetts Pass, a designated National Scenic Byway.

On December 1, 2018, Bear Valley Cross Country, Inc. was purchased by Bear Valley Adventure Company, Inc. (doing business as Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company), a subsidiary of Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative. The new company has a passion for both winter and summer sports and adventures with guests of Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company. Their mission is to promote and offer quality year 'round people-powered recreational opportunities to fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Bear Valley Cross Country is currently the only cross country ski area in California to be owned by a Cooperative and it's members. For information on becoming a member, please visit www.bvmcoop.org.

During the winter season, Bear Valley Cross Country boasts an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres. Amenities include 35 trails carefully groomed for track, skate skiing and snowshoeing, ski school, the Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 Trailside Huts, a sledding/tubing facility and a variety of special events and races. The elevation of 7,000 feet to 7,800 feet guarantees first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers.

During the summer season, Bear Valley Cross Country converts to Bear Valley Adventure Company with bike, flatwater kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, sales, and repair, retail clothing and accessories, mini-mart, fishing and camping supplies, a variety of special events and races, and is your connection to all of Bear Valley's summer adventures.

Bear Valley Village offers a variety of lodging options, all walking or skiing distance from the trails. From ski in, ski out cabin rentals to family friendly condos, and a classic ski lodge you will find a nice place to stay. Bear Valley is only 3 hours from many parts of the Bay Area. With no stop lights for over 35 miles and little traffic and no avalanche areas, Highway 4 (now a National Scenic Byway) is an easy driving route to your next winter recreation adventure.

Nearby Bear Valley Mountain Resort, one of California's finest mid-sized snow sport destinations, has all the amenities you come to expect at a modern area including 8 lifts and nearly 2,000 vertical feet on super scenic runs.

06/15/2019 - The Bistro Espresso, "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series will bring music to Cedar Center all summer long. 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.

08/31/2019 - Giant Book Sale at Arnold Library
Arnold, CA...Over the Labor Day weekend Friends of the Library hosts a Giant Book Sale at the Arnold Branch Library, 1065 Blagen Road (just off Hwy 4), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. Hardcover and paperback books, children's books, CDs, DVDs and more! Win an Apple Watch Series 4 (retail value: $529). Raffle tickets $10 each - a fundraiser for the library. More info at 795-1009.