07/06/2019 - The 39th Annual Arnold "Independence Day Parade" is July 6th! Attend, Enter or Become a Sponsor! Arnold, CA...The Greater Arnold Business Association (GABA) is sponsoring the 39th Annual "Independence Day Parade" in Arnold on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. This parade is one of the biggest draws of spectators, local and secondary home residents and tourists to our town, reaching 8 to 10,000 visitors for the day. We celebrate our independence day in conjunction with other civic community groups such as: Arnold Lions, Arnold Rotary, and the Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association.
This year we find it necessary to step outside of our current role as the sole monetary supporter of this event and seek additional sponsorship to support: our efforts. The increase in Cal Trans Fees, insurance and the basis cost of providing this event have increased substantially. As a non-profit organization, it is difficult to increase revenue for marketing and still continue to provide this annual event.
There are two $500 Title Sponsorships Available & 4 $250 Sponsorships avaailable. Sponsors will receive poster recognition, radio identification, press release mentions & acknowledgements in our advertising and endorsements.
This is new territory for GABA, but we hope you will be able to extend support to our efforts to continue this wonderful day of recognition and patriotic appreciation. If you have any questions, or comments, please contact me at 209/768-6396 during the day and 209/795-5600 in the evenings.
Sincerely,
Linda Baker
Parade Chairperson
P.S..There are also several GABA Board Positions available. If you would like to join GABA in promoting the business community from Forest Meadows to Lake Alpine Join Us Today!
06/25/2019 - California Arts Council To Visit San Andreas to Hold Quarterly Business Meeting San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Arts Council is deeply honored to be invited to host a meeting of the California Arts Council (CAC), a California state organization whose mission is to advance California through the arts and creativity. The CAC, through grants and initiatives, helps support arts programs that benefit communities like Calaveras County.
This will be an all-day working meeting for the CAC board and staff; one of the agenda items scheduled will be a vote on allocations for two grant programs—State-Local Partners and Statewide and Regional Networks—for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. According to Kathy Mazzaferro, executive director of the Calaveras County Arts Council, “It’s a great opportunity for our citizens to find out more without having to travel to Sacramento. I’m a firm believer that the more transparency in government, the better. If you want a better understanding of the inner workings of the California Arts Council, this is your chance.”
The members of the California Arts Council meet throughout the state approximately five times each year. All meetings are open to the public and are held in various locations around California to encourage broad and diverse attendance. The meetings are governed by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act of 2004. Agendas are posted on the California Arts Council website no later than ten days prior to the meeting date, and minutes are posted once approved by the Council (minutes for each meeting are normally approved at the next meeting).
“We welcome the opportunity to share the challenges of the arts in rural California,” Mazzaferro said. “We have unique challenges with our rural economy, such as the lack of industry and jobs, limited public transportation. At the same time, we are so blessed with the talent of our artists and performers in Calaveras County.”
“To know that the state arts council is not only willing, but that they want to take the time to visit different areas so that the entire state can better understand what they do is inspiring.”
The meeting will be held at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at Calaveras High School in San Andreas on Tuesday, June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As there will be no time for CAC members to visit our Gallery Store, art from the annual summer gallery show will be on display at the performing arts center while the meeting is in session.
Tuesday, June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center at Calaveras High School in San Andreas
For more information, contact Calaverasarts.org or 209/754-1774.
06/22/2019 - Arnold Senior Expo & Health Fair 2019 Arnold, CA...The Arnold Senior Expo & Health Fair for 2019 is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd at the Arnold Branch Library. Friends of the Library hosts Senior Expo and Health Fair 2019. Learn about senior county health, transportation, financial and other services. Meet with medical professionals, service organizations, government agencies, medical helicopter services and more. Plus: Free help navigating your digital devices, FREE raffle drawing for two nights on Maui donated by Above and Beyond Travel, free giveaways and free diabetes test! Free entry and parking. For more information, call 209-795-1009.
06/03/2019 - PG&E Hosting Regional Open House in Angels Camp Tonight for Community Wildfire Safety Program Angels Camp, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is hosting an open house in Angels Camp for customers in Calaveras County to share information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program. Topics will include expansion of the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, accelerated safety inspections of electric infrastructure, enhanced vegetation management around power lines, and hardening the electric system for the future by replacing equipment and installing stronger and more resilient poles and covered power lines.
PG&E is inviting customers to participate by dropping in any time between 6 and 8 p.m. Webinars will also be available for those who are unable to attend an event in person. More information, as well as the schedule for upcoming open houses and webinars can be found at pge.com/wildfiresafety.
WHEN
Monday, June 3
6 - 8 p.m.
WHERE
Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Frogeteria
2465 Gunclub Road
Angels Camp, Calif. 95222
WHY
Given the continued and growing threat of extreme weather and wildfires, and as an additional precautionary measure following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires, PG&E is enhancing and expanding its Community Wildfire Safety Program to further reduce wildfire risks and help keep customers and communities safe.
PG&E is also expanding its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to include all electric lines – both distribution and transmission – that pass through high fire-threat areas. Because the energy system relies on power lines working together to provide electricity across cities, counties and regions, power may be shut off even for those who do not live or work in a high fire-threat area or an area experiencing extreme fire danger conditions. PG&E will only proactively turn off lines in the interest of safety to help reduce the likelihood of an ignition when extreme weather and fire danger conditions are forecasted.
More information about the Community Wildfire Safety Program, including a schedule of upcoming open houses and informational webinars, can be found at pge.com/wildfiresafety.
05/26/2019 - Big Bear Cafe Grand Opening is May 26th! Don't Miss It!! Arnold, CA...We serve fresh baked goods such as Donuts, Danishes, Bagels, cookies, plus much more. In the afternoon we also serve deli sandwiches, pastas, salads, and soups. We look forward to serving your sweet tooth made with LOVE!
Big Bear Cafe
1131 HWY-4
Arnold, California
(209) 822-3318
06/05/2019 - CCWD to Hold Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project Town Hall June 5 Murphys, CA...The Calaveras County Water District is holding a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday June 5 at Mountain Christain Fellowship at 3488 Highway 4 in Murphys to discuss the Reach 1 Pipeline Replacement Project. The project will replace a water transmission main line that stretches between Avery and Forest Meadows. The public are welcome attend the meeting to learn more about the project and ask questions.
05/24/2019 - Angels Camp Farmers Market Season Opener Angels Camp, CA...Angels Camp Farmers Market Sponsored By the Angels Camp Business Association kicks off kicks off the 2019 run this evening. Come enjoy great food, vendors and music while supporting Angels Camp Business Association. The Farmers Market runs from 5PM till Dusk in Utica Park every Friday till Fall. It is Rain or Shine. Refreshments in the market bar staffed by Angels Camp Community Club benefiting Utica Park and the Angels Camp community as a whole. Featured Music: Grover Anderson, Featured Winery: Locke Vineyards, Special Event: Love Your Local Market ~Tribute to Anne Forrest.
05/25/2019 - Huge Parking Lot Sale at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore on May 25th! San Andreas, CA...Habitat Calaveras ReStore is a unique nonprofit home improvement thrift store and donation center. We sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, building material and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Our inventory is always changing, so COME BUY OFTEN! All proceeds from our ReStore are used toward furthering our mission to build and repair homes, communities and hope.
The New ReStore
Don’t dump It, Donate It!
Call for a pick up: (209) 754-3234
Drop off your gently used home improvement items or furniture at:
770A Industrial Way
San Andreas, CA 95249
Our Hours of Operation
Wednesday – Saturday
9 am – 4 pm (closed Holidays)
DONATION QUALIFICATIONS
Items must be good quality, gently used and in good working order. We regret that we cannot accept all potential donations. It is important that we inventory only those items that can be resold.
Habitat is NOT able to accept the following items that are: Damaged, Broken, Rusted or Rotting, Mattresses or Bedding, Clothing, Toys, Older Style TV’s (only working flat screen TV’s), Blinds or Window Coverings, Entertainment Cabinets, Opened cans of paint or stain
Please contact us if you have questions regarding items you wish to donate or call us at (209) 754-3234.
We DO accept items in the following categories: Furniture, Hardware, Power Tools, Appliances, Housewares, Light Fixtures, Low-Flow Toilets, Doors and Windows, And More!
06/22/2019 - Rain Delay! THE PARTY for Youth Mentoring Will Now Take Place Saturday, June 22, 2019 Vallecito, CA...Due to cold, wet, nasty weather forecast for this weekend, THE PARTY is on “rain delay” and will now take place Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 6-10pm at Vida Buena Farm, 3286 Vallecito Bypass Road, Vallecito. This year’s theme is “Boots and Bling” and tickets are only $40 per person, available now at CalaverasMentoring.org or by calling 209-736-7706.
Ticket holders can simply hang on to their tickets for the new date or contact the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation for a refund if necessary. Keys to the treasure chest will be held until the new date as well.
THE PARTY is the largest annual fundraiser for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. Sponsors who have already “pardnered up” to make this year’s event successful include Angela and Marv Hanson, Tad and Jane Bottomley-Winans, Mark Twain Medical Center, Mark Twain Health Care District, Dr. and Mrs. William Griffin, Bert and Jane Lucas, Calaveras County Office of Education, Bank of Stockton, Richard and Margaret Mills, John Adams and Rhoda Nussbaum, Timothy J. O’Connor DDS, Donna R. Shannon, Reed and Roberta Severson, and Black Oak Casino. Information about sponsorship is available by contacting Donna R. Shannon at 209-754-4997.
Winner of the 2019 Non-Profit of the Year Award from the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program connects local youth with safe, positive mentors who offer friendship, opportunity, and support for making healthy life decisions. The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for youth mentoring in Calaveras County.
