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Free Plane rides offered to Calaveras Youth
Calling all young eagles: volunteer Experimental Aircraft Association pilots provide flights and ground school for children ages 8 to 17 to foster an interest in aviation through the EAA national Young Eagles program. 8 a.m., Calaveras County Airport, on Carol Kennedy Road off Highway 49 between Angels Camp and San Andreas, there is limited space, reservations are required, call 293-4969 or 736-2501 to confirm your flight
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A Day of Wildcrafting-Herb Walk-Herbal Medicine Making
A day in nature, in beautiful Calaveras County at Blue Mountain Events Center, surrounded by trees, lake & creek, we will be identifying herbs & plants. Dixie Lee Norkoli, Herbalist, will be sharing the practice of sustainable wildcrafting, harvesting & herbal medicine making. The cost is $40 - lunch is included. Pre-registration & pre-payment is required. Contact: dndixiereiki@gmail.com or call (209)573-0553
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Cub-scout Pack 347 Car-wash
The Copperopolis Cub-scout pack has been re-established and we are holding a car-wash to help the boys buy their books and uniforms. Come by and support our scouts.
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Weekend Steam-Powered Excursion Train Rides
All aboard as Railtown 1897 State Historic Park resumes its popular steam-powered excursion train rides through California’s scenic Gold Country! While the Park is open daily, on weekends beginning April 6, guests will enjoy a memorable six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride along the rails of the famous “Movie Railroad.” To kick off the new season, excursion train rides will be offered behind “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3 on opening weekend. Plus, local residents from Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties can visit the Park and ride completely free with proof of residency this first weekend only. And, Railtown 1897 visitors can also enjoy other opening weekend festivities such as live music, tours of the historic Roundhouse and demonstrations of the historic, belt-driven machine shop. Capacity is limited for steam-powered excursion train rides so guests are encouraged to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket window beginning at 10 a.m. on the days the trains are running. After opening weekend, Railtown 1897 SHP plans to offer steam-powered excursion train rides behind Sierra No. 3 on Saturdays and vintage diesel locomotives on Sundays through the 2013 operating season. Additionally, diesel train rides will be offered on Wednesdays throughout the summer season (July 10 through August 28). Because the schedule is subject to change with expanded service on holiday weekends, etc., visitors are encouraged to call 209-984-3953 or visit www.railtown1897.org for updated information.
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| 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden
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| 10:00 AM |
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
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Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
Free, however, entrance fee $10 ($12 on holiday weekends) per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.
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Tiger Fest
The Friends of Rail Road Flat School present their 4th annual Tiger Fest Fundraiser. All funds raised go towards the enrichment program providing classes to students no longer offered in the classroom. Including arts, sewing, cooking, gardening, sports, and photography along with many more. The evening has an "African" theme this year and begins with a student drum session led by Mark Dyken. Dinner will be served from 6-8pm and is $35.00 per person or $60.00 per couple. The evening will also hold a Silent and Live Auction, 50/50 Raffle, Live Music by Nedra and Julio, as well as Gordon Rowland. A no-host bar will be available featuring the African "cure all" drink Dawa. For more information www.friendsofrrfschool.org or 754-1032
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| 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM |
Middle East Meddlers: An Address on the Middle East
First Baptist Church, Angels Camp
Sunday October 27 @ 5:00pm
1555 Depot Rd. 736-2464
www.fbcac.org
What is happening in the Middle East?
What does it mean for America and the rest of world?
America, Russia, Syria, Iran, Iraq and Egypt are on the front lines of the Middle East stage, but find out what countries are really pulling the strings in the region.
Learn the startling insights to what the research in this message will reveal about the meddlers in the Middle East.
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45TH BEAR VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
CLASSICAL MUSIC, JAZZ, POP, FAMILY, FESTIVAL
CONCERTS WITH ALTITUDE FEATURE GUEST ARTISTS TAYLOR EIGSTI, THE DELPHI TRIO, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, RICHARD GLAZIER, DAWN HARMS, VAN CLIBURN COMPETITION GOLD MEDALIST AND MORE
PERFORMANCES FEATURE MUSIC FROM GERSHWIN AND GARLAND TO BEETHOVEN, BROADWAY AND BOLLYWOOD
New Music Director and conductor Michael Morgan has scheduled an eclectic and varied program for the 45th annual Bear Valley Music Festival, to be held July 26 through August 11 in Bear Valley in the majestic Sierra Nevada. As new Music Director, Morgan brings his widely acclaimed charisma, energy, humor and the kind of inclusive, inventive and inspiring programming that have won him audiences and honors from the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento to Europe, South America and Asia.
The 2013 line-up of Concerts with Altitude includes the Bear Valley Festival Orchestra, nine-time Grammy Award winning country and western group Asleep at the Wheel, jazz composer/pianist Taylor Eigsti, ensemble-in-residence the Delphi Trio, pianist Richard Glazier, the 2013 Gold Medalist from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Vadym Kholodenko, violinist /comic Dawn Harms, talented young musical stars of tomorrow in recital, a Bollywood-themed gala and auction and more. Program highlights include a Gershwin to Garland recital by pianist Richard Glazier, Beethoven’s monumental Triple Concerto, the Festival debut of country-western sensation Asleep at the Wheel, a recital of prodigiously talented young performers on their way to big careers, movie nights, a special jazz evening, wine and music pairings, an all-Mozart evening, Family day with crafts and a concert, the Delphi Trio in residence giving community concerts and master classes and more. A schedule of Festival concerts may be found below, and all performances will be in the Festival tent on the grounds adjacent to the Bear Valley Lodge unless otherwise noted. Tickets go on sale May 15 and for more information, visit www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org .
The 2013 Bear Valley Music Festival Schedule
Friday, July 26, 7 pm
From Gershwin to Garland
Richard Glazier, Piano
In the Festival Tent
Tickets: $25, $38, $50
Pianist and film expert Richard Glazier presents an evening of American music with film clips and stills and plenty of Hollywood legends and lore.
Saturday, July 27, 7 pm
Asleep at the Wheel
American Western Swing Band
In the Festival Tent
$28, $38, $55
Nine-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel makes its Festival debut
Sunday, July 28, 11 am
Meet the Conductor
Coffee & Conversation with new Music Director Michael Morgan
In the Festival Tent
$25
Meet new Music Director Michael Morgan and get the inside track on the new Festival energy and buzz.
Wednesday, July 31, 7 pm
Movie Night: The Cliburn – 50 Years of Gold
In the Festival Tent
Free
Thursday, August 1, 7 pm
Triple Play!
Guest Artists the Delphi Trio
In the Festival Tent
$25, $38, $50
Beethoven’s exhilarating Triple Concerto plus Mozart’s “Impresario” Overture and Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Friday, August 2, 7 pm
Jazz in Bear Valley
Guest Artists: Taylor Eigsti, Piano
In the Festival Tent
$25, $40, $55
Two jazz sets with charismatic young jazz star Taylor Eigsti bookend Beethoven’s monumental Seventh Symphony in an unusual and striking program.
Saturday, August 3, 11 am
Music Comes Alive! A Family Concert
Guest Artist Dawn Harms, violinist and comic
In the Festival Tent
$10
Laughter and learning combine in an alchemical mix of music, costumes, props and audience participation.
Saturday, August 3, 7 pm
Van Cliburn Gold!
Guest Artist: Ukrainian pianist Vadym Kholodenko, Gold Medalist, 2013 Van Cliburn Competition performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21
In the Festival Tent
$30, $45, $60
Direct from one of the world’s most prestigious music competitions, the 2013 Van Cliburn winner will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21 a concerto to be announced on a program with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Respighi’s evocative The Birds.
Sunday, August 4, 11 am
Classical Stars of Tomorrow featuring extremely talented young musicians handpicked by Maestro Morgan
In the Festival Tent
$25, $35, $45
Sunday, August 4, 7 pm
Movie Night – Amadeus
In the Festival Tent
Free
Tuesday, August 6, 7 pm
Just a Taste! Pairing of fine wine and music
In the Festival Tent
$40
Wednesday, August 7, 7 pm
Delphi Returns On Their Own A Free concert with the Delphi Trio
In the Festival Tent
Free
Thursday, August 8, 7 pm
Bravo for Broadway
Festival Orchestra with Katy Stephan, Soprano; Bobby Conte Thornton, Tenor
In the Festival Tent
$30, $45, $60
Friday, August 9, 7 pm
Summer Memories
Festival Orchestra with Shawnette Sulker, Soprano
In the Festival Tent
$25, $38, $50
Czech Suite – Dvorak
Knoxville Summer of 1915 – Barber
Sinfonietta - Poulenc
Saturday, August 10, 5:30 pm
Bollywood! Gala & Auction
In the Festival Tent
$75
Support the Festival and enjoy fine food, wine and a benefit auction of unique and exclusive
items.
Sunday, August 11, 12 Noon
Mozart! Mozart! Mozart!
Guest Artists: Mat Krejci, Flute; Meredith Clark, Harp
In the Festival Tent
$25, $38, $50
All Mozart all the time, featuring the dazzling and virtuosic Concerto for Flute and Harp, Symphony No. 31 “Paris” and Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”.
Getting to the Festival, Lodging and Other Attractions
The Bear Valley Music Festival is located in Bear Valley, CA, adjacent to the grounds of Bear Valley Lodge and is easily accessible via California Scenic Highway 4. For directions, links to lodging and other area attractions, visit the Festival website. Calaveras Transit will run special buses to and from the Festival for select performances, please call the Festival for details, schedules, fares and reservations: 1-209-753-2574 www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org
Tickets
Tickets for the 2013 Bear Valley Music Festival are priced from free to $75 at www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org or by calling 209-753-2574 or 1-800-458-1618. Youth tickets (ages 5-17) are half price except for Asleep at the Wheel, which are priced $15, $25 and $40.
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Eagles and Osprey, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
Join Ranger Greg for an insightful look at the raptors that call New Melones home. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.
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Theatre Under The Stars: Dinner, Wine and Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing: Friday and Saturday nights June 21 - July 20,
Compleat Wrks Of Wlm Shkspre: Friday and Saturday nights Aug 2 - Sep 1
Dinner reservations must be made 72 hrs in advance
Tickets available at Sustenance Books, www.murphyscreektheatre.org or by calling the theatre at (209)728-8422
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