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All Day HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Free craft fair with local artists and craftsmen. Come do your holiday shopping and enjoy a fun day at Mtn Christian Fellowship, 3488 East Hwy 4, between Murphys and Forest Meadows - easy to find !! .

Our Connections Cafe will be offering espresso drinks and snacks throughout the day.

No booth rental charge - to join as vendor please call 728-2250.
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Living History Day
Come join us at the Angels Camp Museum for a truly rewarding experience.
History comes alive on the second Saturday in December as docents staff the Artisan’s Exhibits in the Mining and Ranching building. If you don’t know what we are talking about, it’s been too long since you visited your Museum!
The Artisan’s Exhibits include a Carpenter's Shop, Print Shop and Historic Textile Shop. Each shop will be staffed by informed docents ready to demonstrate their respective craft. Plan ahead and don’t miss this opportunity!
General museum admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children.
Angels Camp Museum
753 S Main St., Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-2963 | angelscamp.gov
10:00 AM 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair
La Grange, CA...Attention crafters and holiday shoppers! We are planning the 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair on December 10th at the IOOF Hall in La Grange, open from 10 am to 3 pm. Come share an abundance of Christmas cheer in the warm atmosphere of this historic 1881 vintage Odd Fellows
Hall! The IOOF Hall, located at 30018 Yosemite Boulevard in La Grange, is the home of Lafayette Lodge #65, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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Crafters should call now, space is limited, first come first served, set-up is at 8:30 am. We will have 6' by 8' display spaces for $25 each. Please call Patty Ducheneaux (209) 604-4444 for more details.
10:00 AM The 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair
La Grange, CA...Attention holiday shoppers! Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair on December 10th at the IOOF Hall in La Grange, open from 10 am to 3 pm. Come share an abundance of Christmas cheer in the warm atmosphere of this historic 1881 vintage Odd Fellows Hall! A fine collection of artists, collectors and crafters will be assembled for your shopping pleasure, and we’ll also offer seasonal refreshments and treats available for sale.

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The IOOF Hall, located at 30018 Yosemite Boulevard in La Grange, is the home of Lafayette Lodge #65, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Crafters spaces have all been spoken for, but there is a waiting list. Please call Patty Ducheneaux (209) 604-4444 for more details.

The Holiday Spirit will be in full swing in the town. Down at the 4-way stop the La Grange Fruit Stand will be hosting Santa Claus December 10th starting at 3 PM. They'll have a nice supply of Christmas trees there starting Friday November 25, and a special Angel Tree for local La Grange and Don Pedro kids. Be sure and stop there for refreshments and pies as well. Call Stephanie at (209)575-1413 for more information. You can also visit the La Grange Museum December 10th, and it’s always open Sundays 11 to 3.

It all happens in La Grange, 20 miles east of Waterford on Hwy 132 (Yosemite BLVD) or 30 miles north of Merced, on J-59 (La Grange Road). Call Chris (209) 853-2128 or email renwah @ sonnet.com



10:00 AM La Grange Odd Fellows Breakfast Sunday December 11
La Grange, CA...It is the busiest time of the year, full of holiday preparations and celebrations! The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 remind you of our monthly breakfast, always on the second Sunday at the IOOF Hall in downtown La Grange. Sunday December 11th is the date this month. We’re open 8 to 11 am with a menu of biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham & cheese omelets and French toast. Complimentary coffee and orange juice round out the meal, all for $6 per adult, $3 for children ages 7 to 12, 6 and under are free.

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It’s a good stop, to fortify yourself if you’re on an early shopping trip to town. Or if you’re hosting family, you can come by to admire our 1881 vintage Odd Fellows Hall, satisfy your appetite with a hearty breakfast.

In the spirit of the holidays, the Odd Fellows will also have a Christmas Crafts Fair in our IOOF Hall Saturday, December 10th from 10am to 3 pm. For more information on the details call Patty Ducheneaux, (209) 604-4444.

10:00 AM 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 10
La Grange, CA...Attention holiday shoppers! Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair on December 10th at the IOOF Hall in La Grange, open from 10 am to 3 pm. Come share an abundance of Christmas cheer in the warm atmosphere of this historic 1881 vintage Odd Fellows Hall! A fine collection of artists, collectors and crafters will be assembled for your shopping pleasure, and we’ll also offer seasonal refreshments and treats available for sale.

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The IOOF Hall, located at 30018 Yosemite Boulevard in La Grange, is the home of Lafayette Lodge #65, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Crafters spaces have all been spoken for, but there is a waiting list. Please call Patty Ducheneaux (209) 604-4444 for more details.

The Holiday Spirit will be in full swing La Grange. Down at the 4-way stop the La Grange Fruit Stand will be hosting Santa Claus December 10th starting at 3 PM. They'll have a nice supply of Christmas trees there, with Christmas goodies and pies available as well. Call Stephanie at (209)575-1413 for more information.

You can also visit the La Grange Museum December 10th, in addition to their regular hours, Sundays 11 to 3. And be sure to stop by Louie’s Place Grill and Saloon for some Old-West style Christmas cheer.

It all happens in La Grange, 20 miles east of Waterford on Hwy 132 (Yosemite BLVD) or 30 miles north of Merced, on J-59 (La Grange Road). Call Chris (209) 853-2128 or email renwah @ sonnet.com.


Photo Credit: Frank George

10:00 AM Murphys Historic Walking Tour Every Saturday At 10am
Murphys, CA...Every Saturday at 10am the 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 on Main Street. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072

Murphys Old Timers Museum
470 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Big Trees North Grove Guided Tours Saturdays At 1pm
Arnold, CA...North Grove Guided Tours – Guided walks of the North Grove are held on Saturday at 1 pm. The walk is 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Bring water and your comfortable shoes.


Snowshoe Walk – When appropriate – the guided walk becomes a snowshoe walk. Snowshoes are provided.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Hwy 4 Arnold, CA 95223

Calaveras Big Trees Association
http://bigtrees.org/
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Christmas Concert
Mountain Melody Women's Chorus presents a delightful program of Holiday music at venues all around Calaveras County.
The group showcases traditional Christmas carols as well as contemporary songs in a program that is uplifting and family friendly.
"Winter's Child" is the title of the show, as many of the tunes tell the story of the Christ child and his humble birth in Bethlehem.
The acapella song "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" is an uptempo rhythmic romp that has elements of gospel and rock music.
"Can You Hear the Angels," and "Oh What a Wonderful Child" have a joyful gospel sound that will get you moving to the beat, clapping along, and maybe even shouting hallelujah!
"The Wexford Carol" and "The Coventry Carol" are more traditional arrangements of classic Christmas carols with beautiful melodies that are sure to bring back memories.
The Ladies of Mountain Melody are known for their lush, blended harmonies and mellow tone that fits perfectly with the moving tunes that make up our Holiday program.
We would love to see you at one of our performances!


12/3 Murphys Creek Theater/ Black Bart Playhouse 4PM
12/4 La Contenta Valley Springs 4PM
12/10 Community Covenant Church San Andreas 4PM
12/11 Ayrael Vieux Winery Douglas Flat 2:30PM
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Zucca After Hours
Join us all year on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8pm for a relaxing evening in our garden with your favorite Zucca varietals. Enjoy a glass, bottle or a flight of four wines and savor the atmosphere of our wine garden.

Bring your own dinner from home or one of the great local restaurants.
07:00 PM 13th Annual Wintersports History Night
Bear Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our beautiful ski area by hosting the 13th Annual Wintersports History Night on Saturday, December 10, 7pm at the Bear Valley Lodge.

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The mechanics, shop workers, equipment operators, and groomers will be honored this year. The Peter Brinkman Award will be presented to John “J.T.” Turner, who has been wrenching, driving, and holding things together at the Mountain almost from the beginning. There will be a brief remembrance of community members who passed away this year. There will be a short presentation on the Nikolay Dodov snow safety foundation. This fun event is free and all are welcome to come and share stories about the creation of the resort and what it takes to keep it running.
07:00 PM Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep’s A Christmas Story
Sonora, CA...Sierra Repertory Theatre presents a stage adaptation of the nostalgic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” November 11 – December 18 at the East Sonora Theatre on Mono Way.

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The 1983 movie has become a bona fide Christmas perennial with its affectionate, wacky and realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails. The drama follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, father, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!”

“It’s always fun and challenging to translate iconic holiday movies to the stage.” SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets said. “We’ve done it before with White Christmas, It’s A Wonderful Life and now, A Christmas Story. These shows are very well-written and evoke a warm nostalgia for holidays past – and they are challenging in that you are working with movies that are so beloved. There are certain expectations of how it should feel and look when presented on stage. The nature of it being live will make it fresh and unique while hopefully capturing the essence of what continues to make these stories so enduring decade after decade.”

In the stage adaptation the adult Ralph serves as the play’s leading character and narrator, the storyteller on stage who reminiscences about his childhood. All the elements from the cherished motion picture are here, including young Ralphie Parker’s shocking discovery that his Little Orphan Annie decoder pin is really a device to promote Ovaltine; the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; the Bumpus hounds; the school bully Scut Farkas; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; a major award in the shape of a leg; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios; and most crucially, Ralphie’s unstoppable campaign to get Santa – or anyone else – to give him a Red Ryder air rifle.

Twelve-year-old Joey Fitzgerald (Mary Poppins, Macbeth, A Columbia Christmas Carol) plays the role of young Ralphie Parker and Carter Peterson (The Music Man) plays the school bully. Other children rounding out the youth cast include Noah Diamond, Cole Harvey, Autumn Jachetta, Ruby James, Kallie Stofle and Jacob Tangenberg.

The adult cast is headed by SRT newcomer Kevin McKillip as Ralph/The Narrator. McKillip makes his home in Chicago, has appeared at theaters across the country and has been nominated three times for the

Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actor. Kevin Crowley also appears for the first time at SRT in the role of the The Old Man. Crowley is an actor and director with Second City and has also appeared at theaters nationwide. His television credits include CSI and Murphy Brown and films include Major League and The Fugitive. Other adults in the cast include Cathy Schenkelberg (Honky Tonk Angels, Les Miz) returning to SRT to play Ralphie’s Mother, and SRT newcomer Dionna Eshleman as Ralphie’s teacher, Miss Shields.

The set is designed by Dana Moran Williams (The Drowsy Chaperone, Anna in the Tropics, Forever Plaid), with costumes by Diana Newington (A Columbia Christmas Carol, Hank Williams: Lost Highway). SRT resident artists complete the production team: lighting design by Michael Sali, properties design by Matt Sweetland, and stage management by Emily Gatesman.

A Christmas Story opens Friday, November 11 and runs through Sunday, December 18 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at either 2 or 7 p.m. A special question and answer “talk back” will follow the Thursday, December 1 performance. Tickets cost from $32 to $37, with senior, student and child discounts available. The show is rated G for audiences six and up (children under the age of six are not allowed in the theatre). For tickets and information, visit www.sierrarep.org or call the Box Office at 209-532-3120.
09:00 PM Live Music at The Whitewater Grill Live music every other Saturday
Live Music of The Popravinas. 9pm-12am. Call for more information.

Hotel Léger and Whitewater Saloon
8308 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245

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