2010 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee to be featured in the Premier episode of the History Channel’s series, “Only in America,” Featuring Larry the Cable Guy
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/01/2011 02:15 PM
Angels Camp, CA.....History Channel series, Only in America to feature the Frog Jump. On Tuesday, February 8th at 9/8C, The History Channel will premier the first episode in their new series, titled “Only in America,” featuring Larry the Cable Guy. Larry the Cable Guy visited the 2010 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. He jumped a frog, rode the ferris wheel with Mark Twain and visited several locals and sites at the fair. The season premier episode is called “Larry Makes Moonshine, and will show Larry jumping a frog. ...........
Tammy Dillashaw, Gina Chandler and LARRY THE CABLE GUY During His Visit Last Year
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Budget Talks at The Calaveras County of Education Board Meeting Held on January 31, 2011~by Patrick Works
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/01/2011 11:35 PM
Calaveras County of Education Office, Angels Camp, CA....Monday night's meeting of the School Board was an all business event, as budget concerns, details on how to deal with those concerns, and plans for the future education of our community's children were worked out in earnest. As most readers know, available dollars from the State of California are likely to soon be reduced, despite all our federal and state politicians' stated commitments to education and to the future our children that they have promised.....
Spring is Finally Here and So Is The 4th Annual Mr. Frog's Wild Ride!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/01/2011 02:05 PM
Murphys, CA....On Saturday, April 16th, the Feeney Park Boosters will be hosting the 4th Annual Mr. Frog's Wild Ride. A scenic fun cycling ride that winds through the Murphys region. With a 50k and a 100k, the course takes riders through the historic towns, up rolling climbs and zipping downhills, this ride takes place during prime time to view wildflowers. Funds for this ride go to fund the operations and upgrades to the Feeney Park in Murphys, CA....
Enclosed are the video clips we took as we followed the 1st Annual ride(in our car!)....
Another Great Week of Weather to Go Outside and Play
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/31/2011 08:18 AM
Murphys, CA...Another great week of weather in the foothills. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind between 5 and 7 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind between 5 and 7 mph. Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. East northeast wind between 7 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph...
The Weather Snapshot Above Starts in Bear Valley and Heads Down The Hill. The Weekly Forecast for Today is for Murphys...
Reclamation Announces Renovation Work to Begin at the New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 11:10 AM
New Melones, CA....The Bureau of Reclamation announces that renovations are scheduled to begin January 31, 2011, at the New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum to improve accessibility and bring the facility into further compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act. The New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum will be closed to the public during the renovation from Monday, January 31, 2011, through completion of the work, anticipated in April 2011. Some of the enhancements include improved walkways, parking, entry ways, lighting, signage and a fire alarm system. These improvement projects are made possible by funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009...........
Join Greenhorn Creek for a $25 Golf Special...Above the Fog and Below The Snow!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 11:55 AM
Angels Camp, CA....
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Country Cloth is Offering 25% OFF All Fabrics with Hearts!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 11:59 AM
Angels Camp, CA....Country Cloth Shop...We're not just a quilt shop...We aim to be a complete sewing center, carrying products for crafts, clothing, hand embroidery, beads, laces & trims, etc. We are open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Authorized BERNINA Sales & Service. WE teach classes for beginner through advanced sewing & quilting in our 700sf classroom. FEBRUARY SPECIAL....25% OFF All Fabric with Hearts. ....
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Jenny’s Saturday Morning Bread~by Jenny Baxter of Jennys Kitchen
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 12:37 PM
When we reflect on culinary choices this time of the year our tastes take us to vigorous moist meatloaves, hearty stews, flavorful soups, casseroles bursting with root vegetables, succulent pot pies and chicken and dumplings. These types of meals seem to soothe us as we appreciate their warmth and savory flavors warming our insides. There is something about a stewpot simmering in the kitchen or a casserole bubbling over in the oven that lets everyone know there is a caring cook in control. Comfort foods are forgiving foods, easygoing and open to provisions and substitutions. They are special to your .............
Click Above to Visit Jenny's Kitchen And Find Out More About Our Local Chef!
Want to Be the Next Miss Calaveras?....Applications Due March 21st~with Photos & Video of 2010 Miss Calaveras Pageant
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 05:57 PM
Frogtown, USA....Applications to enter and compete in the Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant are now available at the Fairgrounds administration office, Bret Harte High School and Calaveras High School. The program seeks versatile young women who are intelligent, articulate, charming, talented, sincere and healthy in mind and body with warm, outgoing personalities. Miss Calaveras serves as a roll model for young women in our community........
Click Above for File Photos of 2010 Event with Video Enclosed
Calaveras Visitors Bureau to Hold Tourism Promotion Workshop
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/31/2011 08:54 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Visitors Bureau is hosting a Tourism Promotion Workshop on Tuesday, February 15th from 1pm-5pm at the Frogeteria at Frogtown in Angels Camp. Preceding the sessions will be a brief Calaveras Visitors Bureau membership meeting and a vote on the organization’s bylaws. The first session will be on social media marketing with an emphasis on Facebook. Local social media marketing guru, Jeff Stai, will be leading the session. The second session will focus on review websites, like TripAdvisor and Yelp and why businesses shouldn’t be afraid of these ...........
