Join Your Friends at Murphys Open House on December 6th (A Few Photos From Last Year to Get Your Ready)
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2019 03:06 PM
Murphys, CA...Every year on the first Friday evening in December from 5-8 pm, Murphys closes Main Street to cars and welcomes locals and visitors downtown to thank everybody for their support throughout the year. We want to help you find your holiday spirit! Shops and tasting rooms will stay open late to offer treats, a hometown parade will delight us all, carolers & musicians will entertain, you’ll have a chance to catch up with friends around the firepits, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking requests in the Native Sons Hall.
Take a Winter Drive From Murphys to Camp Connell with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2019 09:43 AM
Murphys, CA...Take a Winter Drive From Murphys to Camp Connell with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
The 2019 Avery Christmas Tree Now Lighting the Way on Hwy 4
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2019 11:00 AM
Avery, CA...The Avery Community Community Christmas Tree is now Lighting the way on Hwy 4. The Avery Tree is our favorite tree of the Holidays every year. As travelers make their way up Hwy 4 to ski or play in the snow they have a friendly beacon to welcome them. As residents it is hard to to smile as you catch your first glimpses of light as you pass through Hathaway Pines.
Handsome Jack is Your Calaveras County Animal Services Pet of the Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2019 01:13 PM
San Andreas, CA...Meet Jack, an incredibly handsome shorthaired orange tabby junior. A big boy at almost ten pounds with some growing left to do, Jack is at the shelter because he was abandoned by his former owner. A terrific all around kitty, Jack loves people, adores attention and enjoys the company of other feline friendly kitties. He likes being held and still has some kitten playfulness left in him. We are confident he will be a good fit with most any loving household.
San Andreas, CA...The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Murphys Winter Open House + Festival of Wines”. Murphys Historic Downtown – Main Street will be closed to traffic from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, December 6, 2019. “Valley Springs Christmas Parade”. Daphne Street and Pine Street will be closed to traffic from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019. “Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting”. Mokeulmne Hill – Main Street (between Lafayette Street and Center Street) will be closed to traffic from 1 pm to 6:30 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
The 5th Annual Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights Photos & Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2019 05:55 PM
Arnold, CA...The Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights twinkled down the road on Friday evening from Dunbar Road down Blagen Road and ended at White Pines Park. It was an evening of family fun with whimsical lights a beautiful parade, Christmas carols and a 75 foot Christmas tree. Before the parade started Mr. And Mrs. Claus were in the gazebo taking photos with the children.
Calaveras Community Foundation Increases Grant Maximum for 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2019 12:41 PM
San Andreas, CA...To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF), the Foundation Board has announced an expanded competitive grant process for 2020. "In the Foundation's first 20 years, we have been able to award over $2,400,000 in grants and scholarships to Calaveras County non profits and students," said Board President Linda Kangeter. "We look forward to increasing that amount significantly in 2020."
The Outhouse Collection Holiday Open House Tuesday December 3rd 5PM-7PM
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2019 01:01 PM
Arnold, CA...The Outhouse Collection's Holiday Open House is Tuesday December 3rd from 5PM-7PM. Come join us for our annual Holiday Open House benefiting Arnold Angels. We will have goodies, wine, raffles and gifts. Every item in the store will be on sale. The Outhouse Collection is located at 925 Highway 4 Arnold across the highway from Ace. (209) 795-2994
Some CCWD Customers Along Upper Highway 4 may Notice Discolored Water
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2019 02:25 PM
Arnold, CA...Calaveras County Water District customers who live along Highway 4 between Forest Meadows and Camp Connell may experience taste and color changes to their water starting on Sunday December 8 and potentially continuing into the week of December 9 as the District temporarily switches to its secondary water source at Hunters Reservoir in Avery. While some customers may notice changes in taste or other aesthetic properties, CCWD emphasizes that the water is completely safe to drink.
