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St. Patrick's Dinner at Irish Vineyards ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/14/2008 08:53 PM
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Vallecito, CA….The hammered dulcimer played by Scott Williams was the perfect backdrop for the eloquently relaxing evening at Irish Vineyards in Vallecito. Irish Vineyards held their fourth annual St. Patrick ’s Day dinner in their creatively decorated tasting room at 2849 Highway 4. Dinner was prepared and served by Tallahan’s Café in Arnold. Authentic Irish appetizers and entrées were served to many wine club members……
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In the Mood to Discuss "A New Earth" Recommended by the Oprah Book Club? |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/13/2008 11:02 AM
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Murphys, CA...A new Book Discussion Group has started in Murphys every Saturday at 11am from March 8th thru May 17th. This will be a 10 week long event. This week they will be discussing "ECKHART TOLLE'S A NEW EARTH: AWAKENING TO YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE." The meetings will be held at Skyhawk Retreat, 1480 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys.....
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Spring Has Sprung and the Daffodil Days are Blooming at Ironstone Vineyards! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/12/2008 09:48 AM
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Murphys, CA...Spring has sprung and the daffodil days are blooming. Ironstone Vineyards welcomes the Northern California Daffodil Society for their regional daffodil bloom competition and the Calaveras Garden Club. The Daffodil Society will host their exhibit at the winery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday and Sunday March 15th & 16th....
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Mineral Restaurant Named One of America's Top Restaurants!~By Maya Radisich |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 11:25 PM
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Murphys, CA...Mineral restaurant, located in the charming gold rush town of Murphys, Ca. was named one of America’s top restaurants and received an Award of Distinction from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, featured in the February 2008 issue. Selection, service, individuality, and value are all considered. The judging panel, composed of members of the magazines editorial staff and wine professionals also consider storage methods, stemware choices, service options, special events, menus, and the wine list. Winners are considered the nations most quality minded and innovative restaurants.....
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New Comforming Loan Limits!~By Michelle Young |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 11:16 PM
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At LAST! We have a NUMBER! The final analysis has finally been completed by Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac telling us what the new conforming loan limits are for our State. Unfortunately they vary county by county, so if you need information for any counties not listed here, please give me a call, or send me an email for the limits. There are rules that apply to these new loan limits, some lenders will not allow cash out, while others will, some will not allow the loan to be processed until July, some are taking loans now, some are requiring....
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Twisted Oak is Having Another Contest Already?!~By Jeff Stai |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 09:07 PM
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Vallecito, CA...It is Murphys Irish Day This Saturday and Twisted Oak is having another contest already?! Stop by their Murphys Tasting Room on Main Street and say "ello!" Yes, Another Contest! It's already Spring bottling time and we need help writing one of our back labels. If your entry is chosen as the best, you'll earn a full case of 2007 Ruben's Blend (Ruben is my personal Rubber Chicken.) The deadline for entry is March 18th, so get your pencils warmed up! All of the details can be found on El Bloggo Torcido (The Twisted Blog.)....
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Sarah Lunsford Has Joined the Race For Calaveras County Supervisor for District 4 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 08:01 PM
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| Calaveras County, CA...Sarah Lunsford of Murphys has joined the race for Calaveras County Supervisor District 4. She will be running against longtime Supervisor, Tom Tryon, new candidates Lee Seaton and Ron Klass. Ms. Lunsford chose to make Calaveras County her home 11 years ago when she moved to Murphys, but she was not unfamiliar with the area. The first time she visited the area she was 13 year old. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in English Literature before going to study law for a year at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She chose to move on from her studies in law and began working as a Sales Administrator in Silicon Valley..... |
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"Chef Chat" With Executive Chef, James Lehman of Ironstone Vineyards! This Week Chef James Talks "Marinades" |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/08/2008 10:40 PM
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Murpjhys, CA....This week on Courses # 6 with Executive Chef James Lehman of Ironstone Vineyards, he teaches us how to make marinades. Chef James just got back from a class out of state. We are glad to have him back. Executive Chef James Lehman teaches very popular cooking classes at Ironstone Vineyards. These classes offer a chance to learn hands-on cooking skills and meals on a professional level.....
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New Historical Plaque in Murphys ~ By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/09/2008 09:31 AM
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Murphys, CA….The Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) is a fraternal order with roots dating back almost to the founding of California. Founded on July 11, 1875, the NSGW was organized for “The mutual benefit, mental improvement and social intercourse of its members; to perpetuate in the minds of all native Californians the memories of one of the most wonderful epochs in the world’s history–-the Days of ’49—to unite them in one harmonious body through the state by the ties of a friendship mutually beneficial to all and unalloyed by the bitterness of religious or political differences….
   
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The VW's Will Be Out Tomorrow! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/08/2008 10:53 PM
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Murphys, CA...The 5th Annual "Sonntag Treffen", the Annual Spring VW Get Together, Hosted by the Mother Lode Volkswagen Club in conjunction with the Tri-Dam Lions Club will be held on Sunday, March 9th from 10am~2pm. VW fans and valley VW clubs are invited to join us at the Black Bart Playhouse parking lot in historic downtown Murphys. This event is free and open to the public....
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