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Christmas Eve Candle-light Service in Murphys

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 12:09 AM

Murphys, CA...Faith Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Highway 4 and Mitchler in Murphys, will hold its annual candle-light Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24 at 7 p.m. The service begins in the multi-purpose room with hot cider and sweets and then progresses into the church sanctuary. The accompanists for the beautiful Christmas Eve music will be Randy Norrie on organ and piano, as well as Edie Diegoli and Mike Skenfield on trumpet. As always, there will be a special activity for all children....

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Still Time To Shop and Ship Chatom's Award-winning, hand crafted wines from the highest quality estate fruit!

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 12:16 AM

Douglas Flat, CA...The vineyard of Chatom Vineyards is nestled in the breathtaking Esmeralda Valley of the Sierra Foothills in Calaveras County. The valley was originally planted with low field crops, fruits and nut trees. When Gay Callan, owner and native San Franciscan, purchased the property in 1980, her vision was to plant a vineyard. Her first varietals were then planted in 1981, totaling 21 acres of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc...

Local Schools Help The Food Bank

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 09:23 AM

Angels Camp, CA...In an effort to provide a donation to the Resource Connection Food Bank, the Calaveras County Office of Education reached out to county schools asking for donations of canned and non-perishable food items. We received generous donations from Kathi Grover’s class at Albert Michelson School, Jacey Bray’s class at Bret Harte High School, and Jane Ferguson’s class at Mountain Oaks School. We wish to thank them as well as Bret Harte Leadership students Sean Krpan and Brandon Kelly, Calaveras River Academy students Mike Vasco, Alex Mooshi, and Austin Underhill for helping us build a canned food tree in our lobby. Because of the effort and generosity of these individuals and all others involved in the food drive, CCOE was able to make a sizeable donation to the food bank this holiday season...

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Give a SNAC Gift Certificate This Holiday Season!

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 12:21 PM

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA....Hey, SNAC'ers! Want to give that perfect gift, but don't know what it is? Give a SNAC Gift Certificate! Available at all SNAC locations in any amount. Three convenient shops, three unique product selections. Merry Christmas from the SNAC Family to your Family!

Happy Holidays From Mark Twain Medical Center

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 02:08 PM

San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26, 1951. Since then, MTMC has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. Today we offer caring, expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community...

What’s Happening in Murphys this Week December 17 through December 27

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 04:23 PM

Murphys, CA...Call to all artists! Ironstone Vineyards 17th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show is accepting entry forms for their Open Division due January 31st and Theme Division due January 3rd. For more information please call (209) 728-1251 ext. 45

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CCOE Staff Brings In Over 1000 Food and Toy Items

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 04:35 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras County Office of Education staff united to bring in over 1,000 food and toy items for The Resource Connection Food Bank. The office held a friendly team competition where the staff was divided into two groups: Red-Santa Team, Green-Elf Team. The team that brought in the most items earned the privilege to wear jeans for a week. The staff came through with flying colors. In the end it was a tie, and all staff will be able to wear jeans for a week!

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Mildred Jane Moran 1930 - 2013

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 04:46 PM

Murphys, CA...Born in Stockton to William and Ollie Harper on March 27, 1930 and passed peacefully on the evening of December 12, 2013 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and a brief illness. She worked at the California Water Service Company, volunteered at Mickey’s Grove Zoo, Dameron hospital, the Discovery Shop, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of California Pioneer Women...

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Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials & It's Time For A Special Rack of Lamb!

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/17/2013 06:31 PM

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA... Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service, Great Prices for your Hometown Holiday Meals and Entertaining. A special occasion main course is rarely more special than a rack of lamb. The meat between the ribs, or the rack, is removed for the presentation, and sometimes little white caps are placed over the rib bone ends, which adds a formal, decorative touch. Rack of lamb is the indisputable centerpiece of a dinner that includes it, and the supporting dishes complement, without overshadowing its role.

Appetizer: A simple appetizer provides a subtle precursor to the main course. A red wine reduction with goat herb encrusted goat cheese and baguette slices, or artichoke with bread crumbs and lemon and garlic butter are understated and complement rack of lamb in flavor and style. Side Dishes: Classic accompaniments include herb-roasted potatoes, sauteed green beans with almond slivers, a warm salad of seasonal vegetables with a Dijon vinaigrette, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or mashed potatoes with white truffle oil. These dishes follow a traditional and gourmet approach. Dessert and Wine: A dessert that quietly ties off the meal includes elegant, simple flavors and classic preparations. A hazelnut and browned butter ice cream with chocolate sauce, raspberry pana cotta with whipped mascarpone cream or crystallized ginger ice cream with a toffee and chocolate encrusted cookie are appropriate choices. A medium-bodied local Barbera or Syrah pairs well with lamb.

Holiday Liquor Special

Holiday Wine & Liquor Specials thru 12/31! Save 10% when you buy 4 or more bottles, mix or match. We already have the best prices in town!

Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Do you know you can now text your deli orders to the stores? For Sierra Hills Market the number is 209-753-7115. For Angels Food Market the number is (209)-753-7331. Now that is easy!! Senior Days now Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

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Murphys Cemetery District Board to Meet Tonight

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2013 12:57 PM

Murphys, CA...The regular meeting of the Murphys cemetery district board of directors is tonight at 7pm at the historic Murphys schoolhouse at 65 Jones street. The agenda is enclosed...

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