Pinecrest, CA...We just checked in the Stanislaus National Forest Headquarters and they are compiling data and getting ready for the first releases on what will be called the Donnell Fire. It has now climbed to 500 acres and hundreds of firefighters are now working to get it under control. Smoke output from this fire is impacting the Hwy 108 and Hwy 4 corridors. More to follow...
Pinecrest, CA...Current Fire Situation: The Donnell Fire ignited at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 1, 2018 near Donnell Lake on Highway 108 east of Pinecrest. The fire has burned about 500 acres with active fire behavior and smoke outputs in two-foot high brush, timber litter and understory. The fire is burning to the northeast. The fire’s objectives includes firefighter and public safety; protection, maintenance and enhancement of natural and cultural resources. Firefighters are working to keep the fire north of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River, south of trail 19E06 and east of Dome Rock.
Concerto Night at Bear Valley Music Festival – August 3 at 7 PM
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2018 04:56 PM
Bear Valley, CA...This concert highlights two long-time members of the Bear Valley Orchestra. Maestro Michael Morgan conducts the Divertimento Concertante for double bass and orchestra by Nino Rota with soloist David Murray, and Vivaldi’s Oboe Concerto in F RV455 with soloist Tom Nugent. The program also includes Pacific Rounds, an orchestral work by rising California composer Chris Wong.
“The Greatest Show Yet” Gala – August 4, 5PM – Midnight at the Bear Valley Music Festival
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2018 06:13 PM
Bear Valey, CA...Our gala benefit gets better every year, and this will be the best one yet! Join us to celebrate our 50th with a scrumptious meal, fine wines, dancing, auction and a concert by the Bear Valley Orchestra.
Pinecrest, CA...Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued in Donnell Fire. The Donnell Fire has grown to 500 acres with no containment. Our office is issuing a Mandatory Evacuation for the following areas; Wagner Tract, Clark Fork Road, Clark Fork, Camp Liahona, Sands Flat
Four Seasons & Wine – August 1 at 7 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 08:30 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Music Festival is proud to bring back this musical wine-tasting event, which has become rather popular among our patrons in recent years. Hear selections from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and other chamber music by the award-winning Thalea String Quartet while savoring the best local wines, guided by expert Shelby French of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance.
Bear Valley, CA...Traffic Update....Ford vs Deer in Bear Valley. There is an injured deer and and injured Ford near Hwy 4 and Bear Valley Road. Please use caution in the area...
The Great Romantics – July 28, 7 PM at the Bear Valley Music Festival
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/28/2018 01:47 PM
Bear Valley, CA... The first 100 ticket-holders to arrive at the Festival Tent will receive a free glass of sparkling wine. Join us for not one, but two of the most iconic pieces of the romantic orchestral repertoire! Retired Music Director Carter Nice returns to the Bear Valley podium for a homecoming reunion concert with legendary pianist Olga Kern in Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. Also on the program is Schumann’s great Symphony No. 4 led by Maestro Michael Morgan.
