Astrophotography Fans Head for Our Hills ~ From John Michnowicz
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/14/2017 06:15 PM
Lake Alpine, CA....Lake Alpine is a wonderful location for astrophotography and I'm not sure how many of your readers appreciate the variety of night objects that can be viewed from the shoreline of Lake Alpine. I've attached two photos that I took this past Saturday, Aug. 12. One shows the early night sky (thus the blue sky color) with the Milky Way and four meteors streaking through the sky. The meteors are from the Perseid meteor shower that peaked over the weekend. The other photo was taken about 45 minutes later and shows the bright Milky Way Galactic Center over the western side of the lake. Both images were taken on the north shore of the lake about 100 feet from Rt. 4.
The Beer Garden at Camp Connell Welcomes Chains Required! 100% Grove Guaranteed!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2017 09:02 AM
Camp Connell, CA...The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes Chains Required! Creekside dining, wood fired pizza, burgers, wings and more! Call 209-795-1121 for more info Saturday at 5 PM. Since 1929 The Camp Connell General Store has been serving generation after generation of customers. New Owner Dan Tulipani and his family are excited to continue and expand on the rich fabric of history and traditions that have made the store an integral part of the community. With Dining, Wine, Beer, Gifts, Groceries & Gas they have everything you need to make your high country adventure a great one.
"I went into a General Store, they wouldn't let me buy anything specific..." Comedian Steven Wright
The Beer Garden at Camp Connell Welcomes Chains Required! on August 12th. 100% Grove Guaranteed!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2017 07:40 PM
Camp Connell, CA...The Beer Garden at Camp Connell welcomes Chains Required! Creekside dining, wood fired pizza, burgers, wings and more! Call 209-795-1121 for more info Saturday at 5 PM. Since 1929 The Camp Connell General Store has been serving generation after generation of customers. New Owner Dan Tulipani and his family are excited to continue and expand on the rich fabric of history and traditions that have made the store an integral part of the community. With Dining, Wine, Beer, Gifts, Groceries & Gas they have everything you need to make your high country adventure a great one.
"I went into a General Store, they wouldn't let me buy anything specific..." Comedian Steven Wright
Bear Valley Does HOLLYWOOD Saturday, August 5, at 5:00 PM
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/05/2017 02:35 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Lights, Camera, Action! Share dinner, wine and hand-crafted cocktails, and fun with your friends while supporting Bear Valley Music Festival’s fundraiser, the Hollywood theme Gala! Let the orchestra transport you back in time to the golden age of American cinema. Plus you’ll have a chance to bid on luxury items, collectibles and vacation packages in the Festival’s live and silent auctions. The program includes a performance by Kalil Wilson and his jazz ensemble. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes to groove to all the favorites after the auction has concluded. It’s a Blast!
Independence Hall Annual Flea Market is August 5th & 6th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2017 01:06 PM
Arnold, CA...Independence Hall Annual Flea Market Saturday - August 5, 2017 Sunday - August 6 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The largest indoor-outdoor Flea Market in Calaveras County. Thousands of items including: Housewares, Clothing, Tools, Toys, Furniture, Collectibles & much, much more! Booths available - Bob @ 795-2768 or Walt 795-1464 Independence Hall Community Center - Arnold/White Pines.
Stanislaus National Forest Firefighters Witnessing Many Lightning Strikes, Preparing for New Fires
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2017 07:16 PM
Sonora, CA...High summer temperatures and atmospheric conditions are causing thunderstorms to develop in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Forest firefighters are patrolling the forest looking for lightning-caused fires. While many strikes occur on the eastern Sierra slopes, the Forest is recording a large number of strikes on the west side of the Crest. “We’ve had significant strikes throughout each corridor, and Thursday is predicted to be the heaviest lightning event for the west side of the Crest,” said Dave Updike, Stanislaus National Forest’s Fire Chief. “We will fly recon flights for the next few days, looking to see if there are any new fire starts.”
Sips, Sonatas & Surprises Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 7:00 PM at Bear Valley Music Festival
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2017 04:15 PM
Bear Valley, CA...On Wednesday, August 2, join our wine expert Shelby French along with Festival resident artists Thalea String Quartet, for an evening exploring delightful pairings of wine and music. After creating a delightful ruckus at last year’s event, Opera Frontier is returning to add its own kind of flavor to the evening. Enjoy the entertaining commentary while tasting some of the Sierra’s best local wines. In this intimate setting you will experience the performers up close — and mellowed by the warm conviviality of the experience.
