The 14th Annual Gold Rush Writers Conference at Hotel Leger – May 3, 4, 5, 2019
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2019 11:15 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...The 14th annual Gold Rush Writers Conference will be held May 3 - 5th in the picturesque Gold Country town of Mokelumne Hill at the historic Hotel Leger. The goal of the Gold Rush Writers Conference is to provide creative writers of all levels a chance to learn from established professionals through workshops, lectures, panels and readings. Limited to 80 participants, the conference prides itself on its intimacy and charm.
Make Plans For Easter Brunch at Murphys Historic Hotel
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2019 01:30 PM
Murphys, CA...In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, JP Morgan, John Wayne, Sunny Ficus, and Charles Bolton, a.k.a. Black Bart the “Gentleman Bandit.” Step into our parlor, and step back in time! Murphys Historic Hotel is the only hotel on historic Main Street and the only hotel in town providing a full service dining room and saloon seven days a week! If desired, guests may park their car for their entire stay, and walk the Main Street to shop and sample local wines from 24 tasting rooms. Over eight vineyards surround the town of Murphys. The Murphys Historic Hotel offers
Ski Free at Bear Valley on Friday, April 19th!! Grab Your Friends, Neighbors & Even Strangers & Hea
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2019 08:01 PM
Bear Valley, CA...On Friday, April 19th Join us to celebrate the last Friday of the season, for FREE! Our 2018/19 season has offered us countless days of PURE MOUNTAIN FUN. With a 156in base of snow, our spring riding is one for the books. To celebrate the season end we want to give you and ALL YOUR FRIENDS a chance to RIDE FOR FREE!
Angels Camp, CA...Join us at CAMPS Restaurant for a Champagne Brunch you won't want to miss. Enjoy mimosas, a beautiful brunch buffet, and for the kids an Easter Egg Hunt! Seating's are available from 9:30am-3:00pm and require reservations. To make a reservation, please call: (209)729-8181
Calaveras Community Foundation Receives Donation from Save Mart C.A.R.E.S. Foundation
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2019 08:16 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received a generous $5000 donation from Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. This donation benefits the Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. This marks the ninth year in a row that the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has supported this scholarship program for local high school students. “We are very proud to give back to the Calaveras community,” expresses John Romine, Save Mart store manager. “The Calaveras Community Foundation is a great community partner that aims to provide opportunities to students in technical and vocational careers
In our community.”
Jamestown, CA...With an extraordinary spring wildflower season expected this year, California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience spring wildflowers from aboard a historic train. While the Park is open daily, special Wildflower Train Rides are available on two weekends – April 13-14 & 20-21 – and depart from the Depot promptly at 3 p.m. Prior to boarding the train, passengers will have the opportunity to learn about the wildflowers of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills with an informative naturalist presentation at 2:30 p.m.
Caltrans’ Crews Fighting Deep Snow On Way To Summit
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 09:10 AM
Lake Alpine, CA...Caltrans’ Camp Connell Maintenance Supervisor Mike Johnson shot some video of the walls of snow leading to the Lake Alpine Lodge his crews have cut through in the fight to clear snow from Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4) for the summer season. The video shows the progress for the first week of snow removal on SR-4 with 10’-14’ drifts (and snow currently falling!). Crews across the range are finding deeper than usual drifts at lower elevations as the annual clearing proceeds.
Agents of Discovery Digital Scavenger Hunt in Columbia
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 01:18 PM
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park is proud to present a new, exciting opportunity for students and families to learn about the historic town’s rich history. The park now boasts its own virtual scavenger hunt game, Agents of Discovery, which teaches the history of the town through scattered clues and historical photos.
Christine Saul Named April 2019 Mentor of the Month
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 09:24 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is delighted to name Arnold resident Christine Saul as its April 2019 Mentor of the Month. Christine has been matched with her twelve-year-old mentee, Aeryn, for almost a year and a half. “Christine is the perfect mentor for Aeryn,” said Kathryn Eustis, director of Student Support Services for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “She has a deep understanding of kids and showers Aeryn with love and attention.”
“THE PARTY – Boots and Bling” Sunday, May 26, 2019 Vida Buena Farm, Vallecito
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 09:34 PM
Vallecito, CA...THE PARTY is moving out to the barn! Grab your boots and bling and mark your calendar to join the fun on Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 6-10pm at Vida Buena Farm, 3286 Vallecito Bypass Road, Vallecito. The atmosphere will be relaxed yet festive in celebration of this year’s “Boots and Bling” theme; and tickets are only $40 per person, available at CalaverasMentoring.org or by calling 209-736-7706. THE PARTY is the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program.
