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Gallery Calaveras Does Not Worry about Broken Things. They are Okay.
San Andreas, CA...Will it be broken hearts, broken dreams, broken eggs? All these things and more to be considered by The Gallery Group Artists in their up-coming show “Broken Things” which opens in the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery on August 24th. The Gallery is located at 22 N. Main Street, in San Andreas in the 1856 Odd Fellows and Masons Hall. Come view local art in the gallery and feel a bit of history in the building.
Gallery Calaveras’ Gallery Group artists are utilizing different themes to stretch their imaginations. The artists selected the “Broken Things” idea to push their minds in new and interesting directions while working on their painting, ceramics, jewelry, photographs, and more. Artists participating are Randy Klassen, Joyce Klassen, Ruth Morrow, Cate Culver, Jane Brown, Fred Rosessler, Ty Childress, Susie Hoffmanm Ann Nancy Macomber, Edie Beadie (Schembri), Ken Winebrenner, Pete Kelly, Kim Barrington, Lori Kelly, Pat Miltimore, Lynn M Lynn, and Steven Hall.
Gallery Calaveras is also pleased to announce that each month a local artist will be featured in the gallery. This August, visual and jewelry artist, Sharon Mejia, displays her creations for you. All work is available for purchase.
The not-for-profit Calaveras Arts Council operates Gallery Calaveras at 22 Main Street in San Andreas. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The gallery offers free parking both in front and in back and is handicapped accessible. The next gallery art show is Painted to the Nines and it will open September 14, 2013. It runs through November 2. For more information, phone the Calaveras Arts Council at (209)754-1774 or visit www.calaverasarts.org.
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Swap, Shop and Brats
Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys is having a huge parking lot sale. Spaces still available. Come have your lunch and shop with us. 7282041
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Eat Play Shop Vendor Extravaganza
Over 30 local vendors providing for a day of family fun and shopping. Get all your holiday shopping done early and all in one place! Krinklies the Clown will be face painting kids of ALL ages. Jeremiah from Mountain Motion will be entertaining us with his juggling. Elayne Griffith will be there to sign her book "Sapphire". She will have copies for sale. Roni Lynn will be providing photo opportunities. Something for everyone. Food vendors as well. Come for a great day of eating, playing and shopping! Raffle drawings at 3:00. Each vendor will be donating prizes to raffle off. Tickets available for $1 each, 6 for $5 or 30 for $20. All proceeds to benefit Little Women's Club an after school enrichment program for young girls. *** Free digital child IDs provided by New York Life Agent Michelle Dean ***
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Book Launch Party at Marisolio
Murphys, CA...
September 7, 2013 – Book Launch Party at the Marisolio Tasting Bar – Join us on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm to help celebrate the launching of the owner of Marisolio, MaryLou Schuster’s, new cookbook “Olive” Our Recipes. MaryLou will be on hand to sign copies and they’ll be handing out appetizers so you can sample the recipes. For more information, visit Marisolio online at marisolio.com or call the shop at 209-728-8853.
If you haven’t yet been to Marisolio, now would be a great time to check out their extensive selection of olive oils, vinegars and related items.
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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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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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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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Dual Author Book Signing
Local authors, Frank Smart and Tom Graves, will be signing copies of their books at Ironstone Vineyards! Both authors wrote exciting, action-filled novels. Smart is author of "Assignment in Samarra", and Graves wrote "High Rock Canyon". Learn more at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore
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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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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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Slow Food Calaveras 3rd Annual FREE Community Potluck & Film Showing
Douglas Flat, CA...Join Slow Food Calaveras on Saturday, September 7th at Chatom Vineyards to celebrate good, clean, & fair food in our area! This is a free event open to anyone in the community. You are invited to a delicious community potluck followed by an inspiring movie, Cafeteria Man, a film about improving school food programs. The Potluck & Wine Social begin at 6:30pm. The film begins at dusk.
Wine by the glass will be available for purchase as well as raffle tickets for a chance to win locally-produced items. Special thanks to our raffle donors: Aria Bakery, Chatom Vineyards, Coppermine Winery, Gold Country Honey, Here's The Scoop Jamestown, Hurst Ranch, Lavender Ridge Vineyards, Seven Sisters Soap & Candle, The Spice Tin, Tanner Vineyards, Outer Aisle Foods... more coming soon!
Bring a dish to share if you can, but it’s not necessary.
Gardens to Grow In will be on hand to highlight local involvement opportunities and share their efforts in local schools such as the Valley Springs School & Community Garden Project, "Garden Markets," where students sell produce they have grown in the school's garden.
Find Slow Food Calaveras on Facebook for more event details.
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