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Home Builders Jumping on the "Made in America" Band Wagon~by Sandy Reed
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 11/01/2011 07:35 PM
As a home builder and remodeler, we're ready to give up the gloom and doom prospects of another year of economic ups and downs. Builders across America have come up with their own way to move into a better economy by encouraging businesses and consumers to "shop local" and buy more products that have been manufactured in the good old USA. ....
Great Middleton's Brand Source Deals Going On Now...
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/13/2011 10:28 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Middleton's in the Mark Twain Shopping Center has everything to make your house a home for this Holiday Season!! Big Screen TV's, Furniture, Appliances, Mattresses and more. Right next door is Middleton's Hallmark for even more things for your heart as well as your head!
Shop Murphys Nursery for Your Special Order Bare Fruit Trees!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/13/2011 11:10 AM
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October’s Open Garden Day features Native Plants that Grow in Calaveras and our last Fall Plant Sale
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/05/2011 08:08 PM
Calaveras County Master Gardeners will conduct their monthly Open Garden Day on October 22nd. Located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, the garden will open at 10 am and stay open to the public until 2pm. The leaves have started to fall and cool weather is creeping in. Fall is the opportune time to test your soil and add amendments as needed. It is also the time to spread a layer of mulch or start that compost pile you have been thinking about. Whatever your endeavors, Master .....
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program Begins in January
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/21/2011 06:17 PM
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about gardening and landscaping to apply to train as a Master Gardener volunteer. UCCE Master Gardener volunteers learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the gardening community. Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about gardening and landscaping.
Who Can Apply?...
CALAVERAS Live! Home & LIFESTYLE Show Home Depot to Offer Popular Kid’s Clinic & Exhibitor Space Still Available
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/13/2011 08:51 AM
Calaveras County CA....Home Depot of Manteca will host a free Kid’s Clinic at the Calaveras Home Show on October 8 & 9. Kids of all ages will be working on various projects like wood working kits and tile art and supervised by Home Depot personnel. About 10-15 minutes should be allowed for each kid’s project. According to Show promoter John Zurflueh of Starbright Productions, this is a very popular program and ......
Foothill Village Senior Community's Annual Yard Sale This Saturday!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/31/2011 12:11 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Foothill Village Senior Community's annual yard sale is just around the corner! Join us Saturday, September 3rd from 8 am- 4pm! 1400 Foothill Village Dr. Angels Camp (the big building on the hill in stelte park). We are preparing all the fine things we have for sale and are looking forward to seeing you shop for new treasures! Every year we pull out the items collected in storage (Mostly Furniture!) as well as the donations from residents and employees and sell everything for BARGAIN PRICES! Everything from kitchen stuff to clothes, decorations and knick knacks, amongst the furniture and other fantastic stuff! All proceeds benefit our Employee Appreciation Fund (Tips!) and left over yard sale items are donated to Hospice Thrift Store! Come check it out- you never know what you may find!!
Rummage Sale at Faith Lutheran Church This Friday and Saturday!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/30/2011 11:50 AM
Murphys, CA....Faith Lutheran Church Murphys is having a Rummage sale Friday and Saturday September 2 & 3, starting at 8:00am. Come early before the good stuff is gone! Furniture, toys, electronics, and more. If you miss the sale join us for worship on Sunday's at 11:00am. Faith Lutheran is at 65 Mitchler Avenue, behind the Chevron Station.
Fine Things in Arnold is a Fine Place for Fine Things
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2011 10:35 PM
Arnold, CA...Co-owners, Nicole Cockshott and Gail Szukalski met while Nicole was working an office job and Gail was working retail. Gail was also making and selling jewelry and Nicole was dabbling in the "craft" business on the side. After doing a few craft fairs together, they decided to hold a "Boutique" one Thanksgiving weekend at Gail's house. It was quite successful and more importantly, the feedback positive. What the heck! Craft fairs were such a pain, why not open a gift shop! The girls decided to quit their "real" jobs and get moving...
