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< Saturday, August 21, 2021 >


All Day The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge 2021 Car Show & Chili Cook-Off
Arnold, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge 2021 Car Show & Chili Cook-Off. The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge 2021 Car Show & Chili Cook-Off. The show is 11am to 4pm and open to anything on wheels. Free Admission! Bring the family! Swimming, Fishing at the lake and more!

All Day Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary
Vallecito & Murphys, CA...Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well.


2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE TRAYS AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED AT WWW.STEVENOTWINERY.COM

458#3 MAIN STREET MURPHYS, CA 95247 FRIDAY -SUNDAY - 11 TO 4 WALK IN ONLY
209-728-3485 CALL OR TEXT

About Stevenot Winery
Wine, gold, history, and heritage are all parts of the rich and colorful tradition that is Stevenot Winery. Located in downtown Murphys and in Vallecito, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County, Stevenot’s beginnings hark back long before their first release of wine in 1978.

The first Stevenots came to the area during the great Gold Rush of the mid 1800’s. During that time vineyards began cropping up throughout the region as miners from France, Germany, and Italy were creating a demand for wine on an unprecedented scale. At one time the Sierra Foothills rivaled the areas of Napa and Sonoma combined in vineyard acreage with over 100 wineries established.

Although the industry eventually declined with the advent of prohibition, it wasn’t long before Barden Stevenot, a fifth generation member of the Stevenot family in Calaveras County, took up where his family had left off and established the winery in the late 1970’s. Recognized as one of the pioneers of the rebirth of wine production in the Sierra Foothills, Stevenot Winery quickly secured its reputation for producing world class wines and for their innovative and award winning style.

Stevenot also looks back at Calaveras County history. The Tasting Room in downtown Murphys was part of the Rufe and Keilber Meat Market, built in 1893. Behind the Tasting Room is the Matterson house, built in the 1860’s, which was damaged, but not destroyed, by the 1893 explosion of the nearby Manuel and Garland Store warehouse. Much of the center of town was destroyed by this accident caused when a clerk left a candle burning in the warehouse which ignited some black powder stored nearby.

New Generation
At about the same time Barden Stevenot was establishing his winery, the Oliveto family was establishing a distribution business in Jackson, which is now headed by brothers Jon and David Oliveto. Born and raised in Jackson, Jon and David began working at very early ages with their father Ross Oliveto’s milk distributing business which opened in the late 1960’s. In 1979 the milk distribution company was sold and the Oliveto family went into the beer and soft drink distribution business serving Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. In the early 1980’s a wine division was added. The Oliveto family began distributing Stevenot wines in the early 1980’s, when White Zinfandel was their best seller. Oliveto Distributing was honored with the Miller Masters award in the early 1990’s, placing them in the top seven distributors in the United States. They were also awarded the High Life Achievement by Miller Brewing Company in 2002 and 2003, given to the top 40 distributors out of a roster of 450 companies.


Oliveto Family - Stevenot Winery Owners
Left to Right: David, Lorraine, Elizabeth, Ross, & Jon.

On February 10, 2010 Oliveto Distributing, Inc. became the proud new owner of Stevenot Wines and now operates the Stevenot Tasting Rooms on Murphys’ Main Street,and at the winery in Vallecito. Jon and David Oliveto are now owners of the well-respected and long-standing distribution company based out of Vallecito.

Into the twenty first century
Recently the Stevenot presence has expanded beyond the Tasting Room on Main Street to the winery in Vallecito. The winery is on property developed by John Batten in 1852. In addition to a facility that allows for local crush and bottling, the vineyards grow Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianca, and Merlot grapes which provides the opportunity to produce Estate Bottled wines. As you pass through the decorative iron gates in the dry stone wall, past the pond, the heritage oaks, and landscaped meadow, your eye is immediately drawn to the Batten House. The Olivetos have put a great deal of thought and effort into the rehabilitation of this mid nineteenth century landmark. There are ample shaded outdoor areas to enjoy a glass, or two, of Stevenot wine.

Management of the Stevenot label is a family affair. Jon Oliveto is President of Oliveto Distributing. Jon lives in Murphys and is Production Manager and Vineyard Manager. He works closely with winemaker Nancy Steele in the making of each year’s vintage. David Oliveto is Vice President, Operations Manager, and Office Manager. David’s wife Lorraine is Tasting Room Manager and Head Groundskeeper. David and Lorraine live in Murphys. The next generation of Olivetos all live in Murphys as well. Sisters Brooke and Elizabeth have been involved in the business for years. Brooke Peterson is married to Robert Peterson who is a Company Officer and Sales Director. Brooke is currently on sabbatical to raise Cashton, who anchors the third generation. He was seen in the vineyards before his first birthday. Elizabeth is Wine Club Director. Working closely with her father and uncle, Elizabeth is perfectly placed to learn more about the wine making business.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of Barden Stevenot,” said David. “Stevenot has always been a quality wine and well respected in the community.” “It’s all about quality,” adds Jon. “We have been in the distribution business our whole lives, and will continue to focus on wine making.”

With close to 50 years in the industry serving the region, the Oliveto family knows the business and the community well.



This event repeats weekly every Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday until 10/27/2021
09:00 AM Mountain Ranch Car Show and Rummage Sale on Saturday August 21st
Mountain Ranch, CA...Head to Mountain Ranch for the Car Show and Rummage Sale to benefit Mountain Ranch Community Park – 7869 Whiskey Slide Road, Mountain Ranch. Snack bar will be available for breakfast and lunch items. Email pollard1935@yahoo.com for more information or call 209-754-2068. Event Starts at 9:00 am.


10:00 AM Docent Opportunity at Columbia State Historic Park
Columbia, CA...Docents wanted! Columbia SHP is looking for individuals with a passion for gold rush history, costuming, living history re-enactments, special events, museum staffing, and school group and public tour leaders. This is a great opportunity to get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the largest gold rush town still in existence. Work with staff on special events to accomplish exciting reenactments of the gold rush experience. Dress up in 1850s and 1860s costumes and staff venues such as the schoolhouse, Wells Fargo office, Miner’s cabin, and educate visitors about the life of a merchant at the California store. Columbia State Historic Park (SHP) announced the annual Volunteer Meet and Greet scheduled Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. in the park. The event is an opportunity for volunteer minded individuals to learn more about being a park docent.


What: Columbia SHP Volunteer Meet & Greet

When: Saturday, August 21, 2021, 10 a.m.

Where: Eagle Cotage, Columbia State Historic Park

Cost: Free

Volunteering at Columbia is an amazing opportunity for you to make the past come alive. During your time at Columbia, you will meet new friends, learn the history of the park, get a chance to get involved in the park, and teach others about California’s gold rush.

Docent training begins on September 18, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will be followed by five other trainings: September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, and November 6.

This is a great way to begin a new hobby or passion following the pandemic and become a part of your community and join the California State Parks Family. For more information and to get an application, please email Holly Bailey at ColumbiaSHP.Volunteer@parks.ca.gov.

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04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Save the Date: the 3rd Annual Wine Cheese & Olive Festival
Valley Springs, CA...

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival August 21
Valley Springs, CA...4th Annual San Andreas Rotary Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival August 21


Jim Bataglia of Mineral Wines - Best Red Wine WC&O 2019

Rob & Sheri Hendriks of Aloria Winery - Best White Wine WC&O 2019

Christine Moulton of Olive Crush Farms - Best Olive Oil WC&O 2019

Rick & Ansally Stuyt of Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese - Best Cheese 2019
05:00 PM " A Dinner To Dye For" Fundraising Event Coming in August
Sonora, CA...Resiliency Village To Stage First Major Fundraiser at its Permanent Home in Tuolumne County, August 21, 5 pm. California-based nonprofit Resiliency Village announced today that they are holding a major public event on-site at its recently acquired property in the Big Hill area of Tuolumne County. The benefit event is being billed “Let Resiliency Village Transport You To Another Time & Place: ‘A Dinner to Dye For,’.” The theme is designed to whisk you back to the 1970s where tie-dyed apparel was high fashion (time-period dress optional for attendees). There will be a dinner, catered by Colette Such and Kathleen Lorimer, a tour of the grounds, and a mystery theater experience featuring local artists Maryann Curmi, Ellen Stewart, followed by live music from Clan Dyken.


Admission to the event is limited, and those interested in supporting the organization are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are $100 per person, and group tables can be arranged by contacting the organizers via their website (www.ResiliencyVillage.org).

Resiliency Village works primarily with trauma-affected families and individuals experiencing homelessness by providing a safe place to live and the opportunity to build and be part of a thriving community. The group works with multiple agencies and volunteers to reduce the homeless crisis in the Tuolumne County region. The “Village” provides on-site services, including medical, dental, and counseling, plus non-traditional therapies like music, art, creative writing, and theater.

For more information about the organization, the “Village,” tickets to “A Dinner to Dye For,” other ways you can help, or information about homelessness in our area, please visit www.ResiliencyVillage.org.

The Resiliency Village organization currently consists of Mark Dyken, Executive Director, Dr. Brenda Chapman, President; Shelley Muniz, Secretary/Treasurer; Robert Gelman, Colette Such, Joseph Mathiesen-Powell, board members. For more information, visit www.ResiliencyVillage.org.

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