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Farms of Tuolumne County – 3rd Annual Farm Tour
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2010 01:35 PM
The Third Annual Farms of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010, from 10am - 4pm. This is a fun, educational and unique experience for the whole family. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 the day of the event. Self guided tour. Tickets and map with descriptions of each farm are available at www.FarmsofTuolumneCounty,org. For more information, email info@FarmsofTuolumneCounty.org or call 209.533.5695.....
EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP)
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/24/2010 11:39 PM
The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program is a federal regulatory program affecting contractors, property managers, and others (including painters, plumbers, and electricians) who disturb painted surfaces. It applies to residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. It includes pre-renovation education requirements as well as training, certification, and work practice requirements....
Bring your garden pests for identification to Open Garden Day on July 24, Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden, Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The “Pests and Bugs” presentation begins at 10:30 am sharp. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer free live help for home gardening questions, research your pesky pest issues, and assist in diagnosing plant problems. Bring your samples in plastic bags. ....
Valley Springs Farmers Market has much more to offer than just produce~by Charity Maness
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/28/2010 10:43 AM
Valley Springs, CA...If you want to find the best locally grown produce around, this local farmer’s market is the one to hit. Open 8:30 am to 1pm every Saturday ‘til the rainy season comes (September 25th) this market is located in the Terrace Plaza parking lot. From zucchini to eggplant, from pluots to blueberries, it’s all here, and it’s all good. For those looking for more of an art fair outdoor market, well, this is it. The local quilting guild, Loose Threads Quilt Guild, was there raffling off a beautiful block snowman scene quilt. The proceeds of the raffle go to many different local charities and .....
NEXT Upscale Resale is Holding a Flea Market This Weekend!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/25/2010 03:32 PM
Murphys, CA...NEXT Consignment is hosting a Flea Market this weekend. Be sure to stop by! There are two new vendors particpating....Lisa Hallow, Jewelry Maker and Mystic Mountain Gems, Minerals! NEXT is located in downtown Murphys.
THE RUSTY KNIFE GIVES BACK
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2010 11:42 AM
Arnold, CA...The Rusty Knife grieves for Gavin Brummand. Through the month of June, The Rusty Knife will donate $1.00 towards the Michaela Brummand Fund for every knife, scissor or tool sharpened. Help us support Michaela's Fund! The Mogannam Family "The Rusty Knife" has recently opened in Arnold as many of you may know. As the area's first cutlery store it brings another dimension to our local shopping opportunities. A high quality cutting instrument can make tasks a pleasure. In this video he brings up up to speed on the store and also how to keep your tools in prime condition...
Master Gardeners to Host Open Garden Day..."Deer in the Foothill Garden"
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2010 12:59 PM
Calaveras County, CA....Master Gardener's will host a Demo Garden Day, Saturday, June 26th at the Master Gardener's Demo Garden in San Andreas from10am- 2 PM. Master Gardener, Dianne Szymanski will speak on coexisting with deer in an unfenced garden. Come learn strategies on how to manage those pesky deer in your foothill garden. Gardening information is offered free of charge. In addition, the learning center will be staffed by Master Gardeners who will answer questions and distribute reference information. Plants propagated by Master Gardeners will be available for sale and tours of the demonstration garden will be offered to ...
Arnold, CA...Back by popular demand! Free Flower Monday starts May 17th. Come in each Monday for a free 4” 4 color spot plant. Limited to quantities on hand and please only one plant per household...
Pinnell's Carpet One Is Offering A Storewide Sale...40% OFF Plus 0% Financing!
Connecting children with nature through gardening and other outdoor related activities helps the whole child. The more children play outside, the better off they will be as they grow up. “KIDS DAY IN THE GARDEN” will give children, parents, and grandparents myriad ideas for staying outdoors. Master Gardeners, University of California Cooperative extension officials, First 5 Calaveras, and the Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras will be hosting this event at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at the Government Center in San Andreas on Mountain Ranch Road . This will be on Saturday, May 22nd, from 10 am to 12 pm and all the activities are free. ...