San Andreas, CA...Following are just two of the great dogs available at the shelter. Sasha is an Akita who is about 3 years old. She has a tri-color coat with a magnificent tail that curls around on itself. She will need to be spayed before going to her new home. Dawn is a lab mix about 2 years old. Dawn is looking for an active family or person who has time for training and activities that will include her. Dawn will need to be spayed before going home with you.
Mark Twain Medical Center Fun Run Against Cancer September 28th
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2013 09:03 AM
Avery Middle School Back to School Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2013 06:13 PM
Avery, CA...Back to School Night at Avery Middle School Wednesday, September 4, 2013. 5:30-6:00 pm Parents Club Burrito Dinner. 6:00-6:25 pm Parents Meeting in the Gym. 6:30-7:00 pm 6th grade parents Homeroom meeting-All parents meet in Mrs. Doyle's class. 6:30-8:07 pm 7th/8th grade classroom visitations. Each class period will be 10 minutes long with a 3 minute passing period. We look forward to seeing all parents there!
Fishing Report Highway 4 Corridor September 3 ,2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2013 11:52 PM
Arnold, CA...As most of you know the current Rim Fire has played havoc by sending smoke to our area. The smoke around Arnold settles in our valley and lasts until it clears up around noon. Please be careful with your fires as we are in the midst of our FIRE season. Please obtain a fire permit before camping. You can contact our CDF at 209-795-1381 for up to date information regarding camping and fire safety....
Smoke May Have Postponed The Soap Box Derby Till 2014 But You Can Help The BV Parents Club Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/02/2013 12:10 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The Rim Fire may have spoiled the plans for the 2013 Soar Box Derby but the Derby will be back in 2014. In the meantime the hard working Bear Valley Parents Group has collected a wonderful assortment of items for their silent auction. You are able to bid on some of them now. Details enclosed....
Murphys, CA...The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the 80's and 90s and is we can keep a bit of breeze to sweep the smoke away it looks like a nice weather week ahead. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight A slight chance of sprinkles before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight....
Stanislaus National Forest 2013 Artist in the Woods Selected
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2013 04:22 AM
Sonora, CA...Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Supervisor Susan Skalski is pleased to announce the selection of Jim Marsh as one of the 2013 Artists in the Woods. The program solicited applications earlier this year from artists interested in creating a sense of stewardship for the beauty of the natural and cultural resources of the Stanislaus NF. The Stanislaus Artist in the Woods program provides professional artists of all media an opportunity to receive creative inspiration from the Sierra landscape, while pursuing their artistic discipline...
Bear Valley Adventure Company and Bear Valley Labor Day Weekend Update
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/31/2013 09:27 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Although we are more than 30 air miles away from the large fire next to Yosemite, the air quality here is poor. We are recommending unathletic activities like shopping, dining or driving instead of mtn biking, hiking and kayaking. The smoke sometimes lifts a bit in the afternoon. Call us for more up-to-date info at 209-753-2834. Events have changed. The 21st Annual Bear Valley Triathlon (normally Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 22, 2013. The Ebbetts Pass Century (normally the 3rd Saturday in August) has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 28th. The Soap Box Derby has been cancelled, but will return next Labor Day weekend 2014. The Endeavor Challenge, scheduled for September 6-8, 2013 is still on, pending improvement in the smoke situation...
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's 18th Annual Logging Jamboree Is On For Saturday
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 01:13 AM
Arnold, CA... On August 31st, the Saturday of Labor Day, we are holding our 18th Annual Logging Jamboree. Amateur instruction and competition starts at 9:00 AM and the professionals will begin about noon. Great food, games, raffle, silent auction, we hope a run of our Shay on its short track, tours, and much more. Great day of fun and for only $5.00 per person.
Rim Fire Air Quality Videos ~ From Sandi Pearce of Sierra Sentry
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 02:24 PM
Arnold, CA...Sandi Pearce has created some informative and enjoyable videos on air quality here locally during the Rim Fire. Today's is below and the others are enclosed...