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< Thursday, February 13, 2020 >


All Day February is American Heart Month! Free Cholesterol Tests For Women All Month Long!
San Andreas, CA...We can help save your life! Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. FREE Complete Cholesterol Tests for Women during February Provided by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. Soroptimist International of Calaveras County (SICC) provides financial support for this vital test during February, working with Mark Twain Medical Center. Since 1947, SICC has improved the lives of women and girls in Calaveras County. To learn more call 753.9700.


February is American Heart Month
We are celebrating the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement. Since 2004 "Go Red" has raised awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and has also promoted healthy lifestyle choices for everyone.

This test could literally save your life! Every woman should have a complete cholesterol test (lipid panel) that measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides that includes a risk evaluation for heart disease and stroke.
V. Dignity Health. Family Medical Centers & Mark Twain Medical Center Appointments 754.2968 FREE at Select Family Medical Centers and the Hospital James Dalton Medical Office 736.0813 Arnold 795.4193 Copperopolis 785.7000 590 Stanislaus Street • Angels Camp Meadowmont Center Lake Tulloch Plaza Valley Springs 772.9538 Mark Twain Medical Center 754.3521 La Contenta Plaza 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas


All Day What's Happening in Murphys From February 5 - 13
Murphys, CA...Saturdays in Murphys Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Tim Chisholm at (209) 728-8511 to confirm dates and times or arrangements for large groups. No tours on event days! Now Open: The Murphys Watering Hole featuring a curated list of the world's finest beers, ciders, and meads, from the most esoteric and hard to find to some everyone will know and an always changing menu, utilizing local farmhouse ingredients and featuring innovative vegetarian options, smoked and locally-cured meats, and new takes on familiar pub fare. Open Thursday through Tuesday, call (209) 890-7146 for more information or visit murphyswateringhole.com/.


February 5, 2019 – Trivia Night at Murphys Pourhouse - Join the Murphys Pourhouse every Wednesday at 6:00pm for Trivia Night with trivia master, Jeff Carrico! Bring a team, join a team, or compete solo every week to win prizes!
February 5, 2020 – Taize Service at First Congregational Church - A contemplative candlelit service of prayers, readings and songs offering comfort and Peace to help refresh and relax from 7-8 pm. Call Faye at 209 890 7466 for more information.

February 6, 2020 – – The Business Association meets at the Murphys Historic Hotel at 8:30 am on the first Thursday of most every month. All interested parties are welcome to join us. We’ll be reviewing recent events, talking about upcoming events and brainstorming about the challenges of success. Please drop by and add your voice to the conversation.

February 6, 2020 – Winetastic Dinner Series at Murphys Grille featuring Vina Moda - Meet representatives from local wineries. They will pair their selected wines with dishes from Murphys Grille’s regular delicious dinner menu and share tips on winemaking and pairing wines with food. Glasses and bottles of featured wines will be greatly discounted for your enjoyment. Pair with their suggested food selections or simply go rogue and drink with anything! Receive 50% off one appetizer per table when selecting a featured wine of the night. Please inform your server that you would like to participate in the Winetastic Dinner to receive the discounts. Reservations highly recommended: 209-728-8800. Dining room opens at 5pm; dinner from 6-8 pm.

February 8, 2010 – Ninth Annual Heavenly Chocolate Festival - The ninth annual HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Murphys will be on Saturday from 1 until 4 pm. All you can eat homemade chocolate delights. Wine to accompany the tasting will be available for adults.. Tickets can be ordered by emailing nugget@fccmurph.org or purchased at the door 509 N. Algiers St, Murphys, CA. All proceeds will support the outreach, educational and other programs sponsored by the church. Call Faye at 209 890 7466 for more information.

February 9, 2020 – Sunday Funday Mimosas at Milliaire Tasting Room - Celebrate the bubbly side of Milliaire! Enjoy a Mimosa out on our Creekside Patio or in our Tasting Room and start your Sunday off right. Cheers!
February 9, 2020 – Artist Reception at Hovey Winery - Join us in welcoming Susan Ashby to the Hovey Tasting Room for a reception on February 9th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Susan is a long time Calaveras County resident. She worked in publishing for 28 years and has traveled the world extensively. Susan devotes all available time to being an artist. Her collection shows her love of paper, texture, cubism and music. Susan’s art can be viewed in February and March 2020.

February 11, 2020 – Romantic Pasta-bilities Cooking Class at Marisolio - Join us Tuesday for a day of Romantic Pasta-bilities! Chef Melanie Klann returns for this wonderful Valentine’s themed demonstration featuring our delicious Pappardelle Pastas! The re will be TWO times available for this class: From 10 am- 12 PM and from 6 PM-8 PM Please call (209) 728-8853 or come into the store to reserve your spot ASAP.

February 11, 2020 – Local’s Night at Alchemy - Tuesday is local’s night at Alchemy. Enjoy local music while sipping $5 local wines, $5 Craft beers, $5 well cocktails and 50% off appetizers from 5:00pm-8:00pm

February 12, 2019 – Trivia Night at Murphys Pourhouse - Join the Murphys Pourhouse every Wednesday at 6:00pm for Trivia Night with trivia master, Jeff Carrico! Bring a team, join a team, or compete solo every week to win prizes!

February 13, 2020 – Proof at Murphys Creek Theatre / Mind Matters Fundraiser - On Feb 13th 2020, enjoy an evening of Theatre and support a good cause in the process. All proceeds from this evening’s ticket sales will go to support Mind Matters. Mind Matters Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based treatment center for individuals and families who struggle with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. Visit murphyscreektheatre.org/mind-matters-fundraiser/ for tickets and information. - The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is set to host the 24th Annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend from 11:00 to 5:00 each day. After picking up commemorative wine glasses and wristbands at winemaker seminar, event attendees will enjoy hand-selected wine flights at 30 participating tasting rooms in Calaveras Wine Country. This popular event sells out each year so be sure and get your tickets in advance.


Event occurs on 02/05/2020 from All Day to .
All Day Kindness Week in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors to Proclaim the week of February 10th through February 15th, 2020 as Kindness Week in Calaveras County and further deem the County as a Random Acts of Kindness Zone


DISCUSSION/SUMMARY:
Seeds of Kindness was formed in 1994 in Angels Camp, spearheaded by Jim & Judy Bergantz, then owners of Bergantz Nursery.
A small group of local residents are working together to encourage and promote random acts of kindness throughout Calaveras County. In 1995, the Angels Camp City Council passed a proclamation that Angels Camp is a Kindness Zone. We are asking the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors to pass a county-wide Kindness Zone proclamation as well.

Our goal is to purchase 8,000 “Pass It On” kindness ribbons and support materials. This year, as in the past, the Seeds of Kindness project will encourage and work with Calaveras County schools, organizations and businesses to create an increased awareness for being kind. The light blue ribbons will be distributed county-wide; when a ribbon-bearer sees an act of kindness being done, they are to sign the back of the ribbon and pass it on. The idea is that the ribbons will encourage acts of kindness throughout the county.
Kindness donations will be used to purchase three miles of light blue ribbon, (to be displayed in and around buildings), 8,000 “Pass It On” ribbons and a large kindness banner for each elementary school in the county.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the 2020 Ripples of Kindness Project in Calaveras County February 10-15, 2020. To learn more about random acts of kindness activities, visit the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website at www.actsofkindness.org.
12:00 AM Proof Preview Night, a Fundraising Event for Mind Matters Clinic
Murphys, CA...Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer and Tony Award for best play, Murphys Creek Theatre invites you to their preview night of "Proof". All ticket proceeds will be donated to Mind Matters Clinic, a 501(c)-3 non profit located in Murphys, that serves individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the production begins at 7:00 pm.








Proof, written by David Auburn;
What exactly is discovered in an old speckled-bound notebook left behind by a brilliant mathematician? Follow Catherine, a loving daughter, as she battles for the truth in a mysterious mathematical Proof. Her father Robert, a man who made major contributions to the world of math, has left nothing but questions in his wake. Be swept in as family secrets begin to unfold and surround you in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about love, family, and reconciliation.
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM Enjoy A Unique Mountain Dining Experience at The Meadow Cafe
Bear Valley, CA...In the winter we open the Meadow Cafe located 350 yards from the trailhead. Skiers, snowshoers, and pedestrians access the cafe on groomed trails and enjoy “alpine cuisine” on the deck or cozy indoor seating. New for the 2019/2020 winter season, a special Après-Ski menu is served Thursday through Saturday from 3:30-6:30pm.

05:00 PM Valentine on the Vine is February 13 - 16 at Camps Restraurant
Angels Camp, CA....Chef Bob Anderson presents four nights of wine friendly, limited menu's. This is a not to be missed event for food lovers. Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek resort offers award-winning dining, with a menu that highlights the comfort of tradition, along with the flair of contemporary cuisine, accentuated by local, seasonal ingredients.


Service is extraordinary, executed gracefully, and is only matched by the warmth and friendliness of the staff. We have a carefully curated wine list featuring many of The Sierra Foothills’ local wineries, and boast a bar that is a buzz with an exciting array of specialty cocktails, and an excellent selection of draft beers. The restaurant features an elegant main dining room, an outdoor patio with wood-fired pizza bar, and a more intimate dining experience in our Mark Twain Library.

The grounds are appointed with Bocce Ball Courts, The Wisteria Arbor, perfect for weddings and outdoor events, and is nestled amid one of the most picturesque settings in the Sierra Foothills, Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, nationally recognized as one of California’s finest golf experiences.
07:00 PM Proof is coming to Murphys Creek Theatre February 14th - March 8th
Murphys, CA...Launching Murphys Creek Theatre’s 2020 Season is David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, Proof. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Proof is a story with characters so evidently full of flaws that we can easily relate to a few of them in ourselves. They are tough and resilient in the face of common and uncommon adversity, and still they trudge on with heartfelt ferocity.Proof: (/pro͞of/) noun 1. evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement. When most people think of this play's title, it is typically understood that there is a double meaning. The associations with mathematics and evidence are commonly recognized. There is another, less common association, however. adjective 1. able to withstand something damaging; resistant.







Living in the shadow of her father (a world-renowned mathematician), Catherine lives with the burden
of his mental illness, a strained relationship with her sister, adoration from one of her father’s former
students, and the possibility that she might have inherited more from her father than his propensity for
math.

These characters are just words on a page and, as incredible as they are, they are nothing without the
human soul. With this as his main focus, director Todd Thomas has assembled a veritable hand-picked,
gypsy family of brilliant talent from near and far who bring so much life to these words that each phrase
they utter is a breathtaking journey of tender, incendiary, hilarious, and heartbreaking moments.
Todd Thomas, having started his professional acting career with MCT almost two decades ago, returns
from his time in NYC and Portland Oregon to direct this season’s opener. Thomas tells us, “I have always
been fond of this script and I was so excited when Robbie Allen sent me his picks for this season.” It
turns out that both Artistic Director Robbie Allen and Thomas have portrayed the role of Hal in previous
productions. Thomas goes on to say, “We both had very high expectations for the level of talent in this
production, but we didn’t see much turnout for Proof at our General auditions. After discussing it with
Robbie, I decided to reach out to some of the talented people I have met during my career. I could never
have imagined how fruitful that would be.”

Michael Crich, an actor-turned pilot-turned actor, portrays the world famous and wildly charming
mathematical genius, Robert. Since returning to the stage a few years ago, he has performed in over 25
productions in the Motherlode. A rare gem in the region, Crich’s moments on stage as Robert are potent
and unapologetic.

Sarah Coykendall is Claire, Catherine’s financial analyst sister who resides in NYC. A former resident of
Calaveras County, Coykendall is Associate Director of the annual Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite,
former Impact Theatre company member, founder of Splathouse Theatre in Oakland, and one of Todd’s
friends since she was a teenager.

Hal is tackled by Jon Verkler. A Chicago native, Verkler studied with Second City in Chicago, the famous
Improv and sketch comedy school before moving to Portland and working with several local theatres.
Verkler and Thomas met in Portland while performing in a 10-minute play festival. After discovering that
Jon was not only hilarious, but extremely intense and moving, Jon was most recently cast as Adam
in Missing Link Theatre Company’s production of The Shape of Things to which he received many a
standing ovation.

Our Catherine is brought to life by Lauren Elyse Taylor. Born and Raised in Los Angeles, Taylor works in
both film and stage. Currently based in Oakland, Lauren has studied with Shakespeare &
Company in Lenox Massachusetts, Howard Fine Acting Studio in Los Angeles, The American
Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, and The Waterfront Playhouse and Conservatory in Berkeley
California. From day one, she has entrenched herself with the cast as if she had known them her whole
life.

Where does this all take place? In a house. Not just any house, though. A Chicago-style, 2-story house
built by Micki Dambacher, Jack Summers, and Naomi Elias. Perhaps the largest set design undertaken
yet, there is quite literally a house on stage!

Stage Manager: Courtney Gillaspie
Set Design: Micki Dambacher
Lighting Design: Todd Thomas & Cortney Gillaspie
Sound Design: Todd Thomas
Costumes: Catelin Schenstrom
Properties: Todd Thomas
Photo Credit: Leslie Davis

The performance schedule for Proof is as follows:
Murphys Creek Theatre is located at 580 S Algiers St, Murphys CA, just steps away from the
heart of bustling downtown Murphys. Shows will be held on Fridays and Saturdays @ 7pm and
Sundays at 2pm.

Tickets are available at www.murphyscreektheatre.org or call the Box Office at 209-728-8422 to
purchase tickets. For more information and updates on the current goings on at Murphys Creek
Theatre, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @murphys_creek_theatre.

Prices:
General Admission $28
Senior Rate: $22
Group Rate: $20
Student Rate: $12

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