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Tuesday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
11am-8pm
Join us in the Saloon ~ $2 Tacos & $2 Tecate Beers!
Wednesday - Friday, May 6-8th
Murphys Ale & Quail Fraternity, the old owners
of the Murphys Historic Hotel, coming
to celebrate their anniversary.
Sunday, May 10th
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Reservations Recommended
Call: 209.728.344
Saturday, May 16th
Frog Jump Saturday
11am-Midnight
Big party ~ Beer garden ~ Live music!
Thursday, May 21th
Classic Car Night 5-8pm
Sponsored by Murphys-Angels Lions Club and
Murphys Historic Hotel.
Raffles/ Music/Food & Drinks.
Bring your classic car. No registration required.
Call: 209.728.9971
Sunday, May 24th
1st Annual Murphys Community Yard Sale at the
Murphys Historic Hotel back lot.
Limited spaces available - $20 per lot.
The Hotel’s Front Desk: (209) 728-3444
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Two amazing vocal/guitar duos
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Volume 10, Issue 5
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“Ha, you sweltering pig, I suppose
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ears.”
As it stands, the two forces are pitted against each other. It’s
not that hard to put yourself in the shoes of either side. If you
had a friend or relative who was placed in custody and shorty
thereafter mysteriously died from a broken spine and a crushed
larynx, and there was no forthcoming explanation, my guess
is you might consider retribution. Conversely, the day-in and
day-out danger of being a police officer must be incredibly difficult, especially in an economically challenged area.
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Even Morning Joe’s conservative commentator, Joe Scarborough, tortured as he was about the lawlessness, couldn’t contain his frustration with what he called “decades of neglect”
for inner city issues that have created the environment that led
to the rioting.
~ Keep the beat, Ringo
“Hillary should nerver let go of
her Nauru - some things never fall
out of fashion.”
many stories, so it helps if you send a
photo and a few paragraphs of an event
you attended.
If the powerful “Calaveras Chronicle”
publishes something under the name of an
author other than me– that’s their opinion.
Watching Baltimore burn has been a pretty hard reality check.
Anyway you slice it, some parts of our country are experiencing serious social unrest– we’re not being attacked by ISIS;
we’re fighting each other. The media coverage has been pretty
good, while some of the reporters for CNN have decided the
lawlessness and the looting are the main story, others have
been better at discussing the long standing grievances between
the Baltimore police and the youth of the city. I was really
impressed that a number of conservative statesmen including
Michael Steel spoke to the systemic economic injustices, and
various reforms needed in the judicial system.
If conservatives like Scarborough and Steel are calling for reform it’s pretty clear there is a growing consensus that the vicious vortex of poverty and stagnant mobility that has created
generational misery, in some neighborhoods, which at some
level caused a kid like Freddie Gray to run from police for no
apparent reason, needs to change. People in sections of Baltimore and around the country need better economic opportunities and a more representative justice system. The police need
to be perceived as professionals, and they need to be a part of
the community that they serve and protect. The entire judicial
system needs to be fair or you should expect revolution.
The Mission:
"The Calaveras Chronicle" intends to let
the facts tell the story in the news section
of the paper and raise hell on the OP/ED
page. If you exploit, degrade or injure the
community, you’re fair game!
Publisher’s Note:
It’s a hard equation to wrap your head around. Is the systemic
injustice in Baltimore a canary in a coal mine? Do the protesters have sufficient grounds to rise up and demand change?
Have the conditions been such that the playing field cannot be
leveled from within the system?
It’s hard to understand the significance of things while they are
happening, but the image of the Baltimore mother desperately
trying to keep her son from joining the riot, may be the image
of the decade. Her struggle is two fold, one, to try and keep
her son alive and the other trying to guide her son away from
lawlessness. The reality and the lesson to apply even here in
Calaveras, is that “it takes the whole village to raise a kid.” As
a united people it looks as though we have some villages here at
home that need rebuilding.
Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant
May 14th, Main Stage ~ 8pm
Sponsored By The Angels Murphys Rotary
The winner will reign as Miss Calaveras for one year. The
pageant seeks versatile young women who are intelligent,
articulate, charming, talented, sincere and healthy (in mind
and body) with warm, outgoing personalities. All contestants
are to read and sign a Code of Conduct included within this
packet. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is required of all
contestants.
Miss Calaveras Contestants:
Charli Baker, Murphys, Bret Harte High School
Alyssa Avalos, Murphys, Bret Harte High School
Carrissa Gomez, Valley Springs, Calaveras High School
Jasmine Van Lehn, Burson, Calaveras High School
Brittany Church, Valley Springs, Calaveras High School
Judging: Interview (20%), Health and, Fitness
(20%), Talent (40%), Evening Gown (20%)
The World Champs: Green Cough & Casey Nash!
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While the District is supportive of Gov. Edmund G. Brown’s
efforts to reduce statewide residential water use by 25 percent
during this unprecedented fourth year of drought, it’s important
to achieve that goal through ground-tested policies and
equitable regulations.
“We’re taking an active role in this process by submitting
comments to the State Board and advocating for a locally
adaptable program,” said Dave Eggerton, CCWD general
manager, adding that the feedback is due by April 22. “We
understand that this drought is very serious. The State Board
must craft a method to meet Gov. Brown’s order to reduce
statewide residential water use by 25 percent and yet preserve
equity for a broad spectrum of communities across the state.
One size won’t fit all.”
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While District customers have to make difficult choices when
cutting back on outdoor and indoor water use, the District
faces a significant revenue reduction because successful
conservation efforts mean the District sells less water but has
the same amount of infrastructure to maintain.
To ensure that CCWD meets state conservation requirements,
the District is examining adjustments to its own mandatory
Stage III Water Conservation Measures. The Board of
Directors will likely consider staff recommendations on water
conservation at its May 13 meeting, depending on when the
State completes its process.
Customers can now pick up an array of free water conservation
supplies at their local hardware stores, or at the CCWD
headquarters. Free supplies include: toilet leak detection dye
tablets, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, soil moisture
meters, automatic hose shutoff timers and five-minute shower
timers. Additionally, customers can take advantage of
CCWD’s Water Conservation Rebate Program that includes
financial assistance for customers to purchase low- flow
toilets, smart irrigation controllers, irrigation efficiency
In 2014, CCWD customers reduced their water use by 18 upgrades and high efficiency clothes washers. The District is
percent when compared to 2013. The District ranked in the top also redesigning its website, which will widely expand water
10 percent of the nearly 400 water suppliers that have been conservation information and educational materials.
required to report to the State on their conservation efforts over
the past year. This was a huge accomplishment, and the District The District is doing everything it can to help customers during
is thankful to have customers who are willing to make the this drought, but reaching the goals set by the State Board cannot
changes necessary to save water. However, there is an even be achieved without help from the community.
bigger challenge ahead. The State Water Resources Control “It’s critically important that we continue to have an effective
Board regulations for water “cuts” will not be ultimately conservation program,” Eggerton said, “and that all our customers
decided until the first week of May. It remains to be seen what and the visitors to our county join us in helping conserve our
the final regulations will say, but whether they require CCWD water resources during this time of prolonged drought. More
to conserve 25 percent, 30 percent or even higher, the District than ever, every drop of water counts, so use it wisely.”
must comply. Water districts face up to $10,000 per day fines
for noncompliance along with potential administrative actions For more information visit: www.ccwd.org
to stop waste and unreasonable use of water.
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CCWD Would Be Required To Reduce Its Water Use By 32 Percent
If the latest draft of statewide water restrictions is approved,
the Calaveras County Water District would be required to
reduce its water use by 32 percent this year, when compared to
the same time period in 2013. This is up significantly from the
initial draft, which called for a 25 percent cutback.
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May 2015 ● 8
Mike’s Main Street Barber Shop
Grand Opening May 8th
ANGELS CAMP – A Grand Opening celebration will be
held at Mike’s Main Street Barber Shop in the Baldwin
Building, 520 N. Main St., Angels Camp, starting at noon
Friday, May 8, officiated by a member of the City Council as
a service of Destination Angels Camp. Complimentary
refreshments and tasty appetizers will be served. A ribbon
cutting ceremony begins at 12:15pm.
Mike Baker opened Mike’s Main Street Barber Shop
April 14. “I worked for a telecommunications
company for 30 years and was ready for a change,”
he recalled. After graduating from the Marinelli
Barber College in Chico, he worked in barber
shops in Paradise and Sonora before deciding to
open his own barber shop. His specialty is
Big or Small,
gentlemen’s haircuts, as well as hot lather straight
razor neck shaves. “I have clients from Sonora
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really appreciate the hot lather straight razor neck The Grand Opening ceremony isprovided by Destination
shaves, as they’re hard to come by and it’s a way Angels Camp. DAC’s all-volunteer board meets the second
for men to pamper themselves.”
Thursday of each month from 10:30am to noon at DAC
headquarters, 1211 S. Main St., Suite 220, Angels Camp.
The shop is open from 9am to 4:30pm Tuesdays Board meetings are open to the public.
through Thursdays and 9am to 3pm Fridays and
Saturdays. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. To For information visit: www.destinationangelscamp.com.
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“The Big Taste”
The Bear Valley Disc Golf summer league starts
Saturday May 2nd and the finals will end the
tournament on August 15th. Show up at 9:30am,
tee off at 10am.
The Metzger Boys
Among the graduating class, 110 Associate of Arts Degrees
will be conferred, 33 Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees, 85
Associate of Science Degrees, 10 Associate of Science Transfer
Degrees, 23 Associate of Science Degrees, and 91 Certificates
of Achievement. Nineteen will graduate with distinction.
Columbia College’s 2015 Calaveras Graduates
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Rosendo Gregory Rojas
Valerie N. Schuler
Stacy Marie Simpson
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DeAnna Marie Gurich
Joseph Anthony Minnis
Brian Arturo Orozco-Ramos
Austin Rayne Pollard *
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Ryan Daniel Felix
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Kathryn Elizabeth Conley
Caroline Elizabeth Ann McCartney
Tyler Michael James McCartney
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Jessica Michelle Faulkner *
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286 Cyclists Enjoyed Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride
Columbia College’s 46th Commencement
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The best night in town!
Whether you are competitive in nature or just
want to walk to get some exercise, get out and
huck some discs at some chains on one of the
many courses in Calaveras County.
Also, numerous artists participated showcasing handmade jewelry, pottery,
watercolor, photography, acrylic & more. Jill Warren was the musical
entertainment for the day.
Rob’s Place
Since its inception, Feeney Park disc golf has
raised over $5000 for Feeney Park in the form of
hole sponsorships and individual player donations.
“Best of Food” was awarded to Murphys Historic Hotel.
“Best of Wine” was awarded to Ironstone Vineyards.
“Best Booth Display” was a tie between The Murphys Hotel & Ironstone.
Columbia College will hold its 46th Commencement on
Friday, May 1 at 6:30pm in the Oak Pavilion. A reception for
the graduates, their families, friends and guests will be held
immediately after the ceremony in Carkeet Park next to the
pavilion.
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The Birdie Bash marked the beginning of the
third year of disc golf at Feeney Park. With 52
registered players the tournament raised $260
that will go towards a new kiosk at Feeney Park.
Winery, Brice Station, Chatom Vineyards, Four Winds Cellar, Hovey Winery,
Irish Family Vineyards, Ironstone Vineyards, La Folia Winery, Locke
Vineyards, Metzger Farms, Milliaire Winery, Mineral Wines, Prospect 772
Wine Co., Renner Winery, Stevenot Winery, The Cellar Room, Zucca
Mountain Vineyards, A Catered Affair, Bear Valley Resort, Calaveras
Grown, CAMPS Restaurant, Cattlewomen of Calaveras, Copper Grille,
Creative Catering, Creekside Bistro, Gold Country Roasters, Hotel Leger,
Marisolio Tasting Bar, Carmen's Cafe, Market 49, Murphys Historic Hotel,
Rob's Place, SaveMart and Outer Aisle.
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Chef Thomas Wins The Vibram Birdie Bash!!!
T his year’s Taste of Calaveras included: Ayrael Vieux Winery, Black Sheep
Sponsors of the event were Mark Twain Medical Center, Century 21 Sierra
Properties, CAMPS Restaurant and Black Oak Casino.
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Under blue skies and through verdant hillsides, 286 bicyclists
Enjoy a Slice
of Local Color
from as far away as Colorado and Nevada journeyed to
Murphys, CA to take part in the eighth annual Mr. Frog’s
Wild Ride on Saturday, April 18.
The growing reputation of the two scenic routes, the Wild Ride
of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of approximately
100K, along with perfect weather, was enough to lure them to
the historic Gold Rush town. From all reports, the riders were
very pleased with the experience and plan to return next year.
The popular event is a primary fundraiser for the Feeney Park
Foundation. The non-profit organization has the responsibility for
the creation and maintenance of the area’s major multi-use
recreational facility and community park. This is one of two annual
fundraisers that keep the park open for the community’s benefit.
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Feeney Park, serves thousands of youth and adult athletes from
throughout Calaveras County. It is the home field for the Ebbetts
Pass Little League and Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League.
Angels Camp
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Free Youth Tennis Clinic
Saturday, May 9th
Aspiring young tennis players from throughout Calaveras
and it neighboring counties are invited to take part in the 16th
annual Youth Tennis Clinic to be held at Bret Harte High
School, Angels Camp on Saturday, May 9th from 9 to 11am.
“It is our goal for each student to have fun while learning the
skills needed to build a strong foundation for the game of
tennis, states Woods. “All participants in the clinic will also
be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a free racket.”
There is no charge for the clinic that will be led by Angella
Woods, a United States Professional Tennis Association
(USPTA) member. It is open to elementary through high
school students regardless of current ability.
The clinic is made possible with the help of local volunteers
and by its sponsors,the Murphys Area Community Tennis
Association (MACTA), USPTA’s Tennis Across America,
Prince Tennis, and Volkl Tennis.
Assisting Woods will be local high school coaches and other
tennis-teaching professionals.
“Many youth from local and surrounding counties have
participated in past free clinics,” says Woods. “All players,
beginners to advanced, are encouraged to participate. This is
a great opportunity for junior players to meet with other
aspiring tennis players in the community.”
The May 9 free clinic is an introduction to a summer series
of tennis clinics to be offered by Woods from June 8 through
July 31 in Angels Camp and Murphys.
For information about the Summer Youth Tennis Clinics,
including session dates, and to sign up for the May 9 free
clinic, contact Woods at (209) 728-2497.
During the free clinic players will be paired in groups E-mail: [email protected].
according to age and ability. Instruction will take place
through a variety of fun games and drills.
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May 2015 ● 13
On The Importance of Summer Reading
By Fran Devlin, Arnold Branch Library
Did
you know that children who read during the summer * Visit your free public library, if you don’t have a library
GAIN reading skills, while those who do not often SLIDE
card, summer is a great time to sign up and a card is free!
BACKWARD. Kids who read beat summer slide!
* Lead by example. If your children see you reading, they will
Summer is just around the corner and we’re all thinking of
understand that reading is fun.
beach vacations, picnics in the park, road trips and more. I’d
like to encourage you to add one more activity into your plans * Schedule time for reading.
READING!
* Have reading materials in your home.
Reading is so important, it’s a fundamental. If you can’t read,
you can’t be fully engaged in the world we live in today.
Access to reading materials is critical. The benefits of summer
reading are clear. Beginning of the school year test scores are
higher for those that join summer reading programs. Your
public library is an excellent free resource for families to have
access to books of a wide range of interests and reading levels,
as well as librarians to guide children and families in selecting
great books free and available to all!
* Read aloud with your children; make reading fun and
interesting.
How can families help their students avoid Summer Slide?
Check with your library branch to see what summer reading
program is offered in your community.
The Arnold Branch Library offers a well-established summer
reading program that encourages kids to read over the summer.
Our theme this year is Read to the Rhythm. Come in anytime
to sign up for our summer reading program. Our program
starts June 16th and ends July 31st. We offer incentives and
rewards and a few surprises!
* Take a book to the beach or the park, on that long road trip;
discuss the book with your child.
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Cybullfrogs Receive Grant
Lego®Robotics Club Received $9993.00
Cybullfrogs, a Bret Harte High School Lego®Robotics club
has received a $9993.00 grant from the Calaveras Community.
The money will be used to buy hardware and software to allow
more students to participate in the hands-on building of
programmable robots.
In March, 2014, a small group of Bret Harte students
approached Timothy Randall, Math teacher, and Ken Baldwin,
Drafting and Digital Photography teacher, with a desire to
start a robotics club. The teachers volunteered as mentors and
organizers and with the help of a grant from the Tyler Orsow
Foundation and seed money from Bret Harte, the club was
able to purchase four Lego Mindstorms™ kits.
Students build the robots to carry out controlled actions while
discovering real-life applications of technology. They work
collaboratively at their own pace, developing problem-solving
skills. The program encourages students to look at careers in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics, (STEM), which
is a valued initiative of the Calaveras Community Foundation.
On May 2, the club will host an Artistic Exhibition where
students can program their robot to perform any activity of
their choosing. Randall and Baldwin are speaking to incoming
freshmen about the club and looking into offering robotics as
a course in the future. The teachers describe their club as
“curious and precocious Bret Harte High students, especially
geeks, techies and other outliers, led by two adult onset nerds.”
The grant money will also allow the students to purchase parts
to expand into building Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV),
robots which perform underwater. Real life ROVs are used
with nuclear submarines, in marine technical fields, and
exploration in the offshore oil and gas industries.
Baldwin’s classroom houses a 3-D printer, so students learn
to operate and utilize the printer to first create their projects on
paper. Step by step, they are challenged to generate and use
progressively more complex software, while teaching new
members.
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Bret Harte staff, board, parents and especially the students are
Cybullfrogs has hosted two exhibitions and invited students deeply grateful to the generosity of the community which
from other county schools. Students program their robots to allows the Calaveras Community Foundation to fund
perform such functions as getting through a maze, following a worthwhile educational projects such as Cybullfrogs.
line, and pushing other robots off course.
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Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee ~ May 14th Thru 17th
Thursday & Friday Schedule
Thursday, May 14th
8:00 a.m. Gates Open
Swine Show
Sheep Show, Followed by Goat Show—Tower Pavilion
9:00 a.m. Poultry Show
Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked Goods
10:00 a.m Youth Parade—Downtown Angels Camp
Buildings & Booths Open
Barrel of Monkeez Open
Pony Rides and Petting Zoo Opens
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group Demo—
Home Arts (Ends at 2p.m.)
11:00 a.m. Sadie’s Balloon Mania —Lawn Stage Frog Jump
Entry Booth Opens
12:00 p.m California Carnival Opens Fables of the West–
Lawn Stage
Gypsy Time Travelers Show – Timber Town
Mark Twain – Luly Stage
Free Frog Jumping for Kids 12 and under—Rosie the
Ribbiter’s Stage
12:30 p.m Frog Spa open for tours—underneath the Main
Stage
1:00 p.m Cavy Show, followed by Mini Member Rabbit
Show- Barns
Sadie’s Balloon Mania —Lawn Stage Oakhorse Youth Horse
Demonstration
2:00 p.m. Saddle Queen Competition—Arena – Sponsored
by Solar Universe Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral
Pavilion
Fables of the West—Lawn Stage
Competitive Frog Jumping Team Challenge - Main Stage
Gypsy Time Travelers – Timber Town The Cabby Band –
Ranch House Stage Makers Fair– Aunt Polly’s Pavilion Mark
Twain – Luly Stage
3:00 p.m Jill Warren- Ranch House
Sadie’s Balloon Mania—Lawn Stage
4:00 p.m Meet the Champion – Frog Spa
5:00 p.m Gypsy Time Travelers Show – Timber Town
6:00 p.m Grover Anderson- Ranch House
Mark Twain – Luly StageKen Teel—Lawn Stage
7:00 p.m. Fair Dedication — Main Stage
Followed by the National Anthem- Rachel Wilson
8.p.m . Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Main Stage
Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant—Main Stage
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Saturday & Sunday Schedule
Friday, May 15th
Saturday May 16th
8:00 a.m. Gates Open
Dairy Goat and Pygmy Goat shows—Swine Show Ring
Calaveras Junior Horse Show & Gymkhana—Arena
9:00.a.m. BeefShow—TowerPavilion
Rabbit Show, followed by Mini Member Rabbit Show—
Barns Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked Goods
9:30.a.m. Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
Barrel of Monkeez Open
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides Open
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping Main Stage
Mark Twain- Luly Pad Stage
Rock it Red, Fun Walk – 5K – Front Gate
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group Demo—
Home Arts (Ends at 2p.m.)
10:30a.m. Frog Spa open for tours—underneath Main Stage
11:00a.m. CPR Training– Lawn Stage
Gypsy Time Travelers – Timber Town
12:00 p.m. California Carnival Opens
Calaveras Idol Competition
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm)—Rosie the Ribbiter
Stage Open Frog Jumping (until 2:00pm) - Main Stage
Mark Twain- Luly Pad Stage
1:00 p.m.Gypsy Time Travelers- Timber Town Fables of the
West-Ranch House
2:00 p.m. Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group—Home
Arts Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm)—Main
Stage The Cabby Band- the Ranch House
CPR Training- Lawn Stage
Mark Twain- Luly Pad Stage
3:00 p.m. Sadie’s Balloon Mania – Lawn Stage
Special Jumps Frog Jumping—Rosie the Ribbiter Stage
4:00 p.m. Fables of the West—Lawn Stage
Ag. Mechanics—Industrial Arts Auction –Pollie’s Pavilion
Open Frog Jumping (until 6:00pm) - Main Stage
Jill Warren- Ranch House
Mark Twain- Luly Pad Stage
4:30 p.m. Frog Jump Entry Booth Closes
5:00 p.m. Cowboy Poetry Contest—Lawn Stage
6:00 p.m. Gypsy Time Travelers – Timber Town
Ken Teel- Lawn Stage
6:00 p.m. Calaveras Idol Performance -Main Stage
7:30 p.m. FriendsoftheFairDrawing-$1,000
8:00 p.m. Asleep at the Wheel- Main Stage
9:00 p.m.DaveMetildi—RanchHouse
12:00 a.m. Grounds Close
7:30 a.m. Frogtown Stampede Competitors Meeting
8:00 a.m. Frogtown Stampede —Arena
(Grand Entry featuring the Saddle Queen), National Anthem,
9:00 a.m. Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked
Goods Frogtown Bull Pen for New Teams
9:30 a.m. Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
10:00 a.m. Buildings & Booths Open
Pony Rides and Petting Zoo Opens
Small Animal Round Robin—Barns
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Youth Talent Show— Lawn Stage
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) - Rosie the Ribbiter’s
Stage Jump Start Challenge (until 11:00am) - Main Stage
10:30 a.m. Frog Spa open for tours—Main Stage
11:00 a.m. Gypsy Time Travelers- Timber Town
Kids & Junior Qualifying Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) Main Stage Calaveras Cattlemen’s BBQ – Cattlemen’s Park
Mark Twain – Luly Pad
12:00 p.m. California Carnival OPENS
Team Challenge Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm) - Main Stage
Arm Wrestling Competition-Lawn Stage
1:00 p.m. On-site Flower Arranging Judging– Wine & Floral
Pavilion Large Animal Round Robin—Barns
Mark Twain – Luly Pad
2:00 p.m. Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
Gypsy Time Travelers- Timber Town
The Brad Wilson Band-Ranch House
Corn Dog Eating Contest- Exhibits Tent
2:30 pm. Bonsai Demonstration Floriculture Building
3:00 p.m. Open Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) - Main Stage
Mark Twain – Luly Pad
4:00 p.m. Gypsy Time Travelers
Fables of the West - Lawn Stage Meet the Champion – Frog
Spa Double Trouble Karaoke- Ranch House
5:00 p.m. Sadie’s Balloon Mania—Lawn Stage
Frogtown Stampede Award Ceremony–Ranch House Mark
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6:30 p.m. Stick Horse Race, Boot Race, Coin Dig- Arena
7:00 p.m. Grand Entry – Celebrating Veterans
Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Arena Derby Car
Drawing- Arena; Ken Teel– Lawn Stage
7:30 p.m. Pro Rodeo – Produced by Rocking’ M Productions
8:00 p.m. Foreigner Unauthorized- Lawn Stage
9:00 p.m. Plan B—Ranch House
Dave Metildi- Teen Dance – Barrel of Monkeez
12:00 p.m. Grounds Close
Saturday May 16th
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
7:30 a.m. Buyers Breakfast – Cattlemen’s Park
9:00 a.m. Junior Livestock Auction—Tower Pavilion &
Swine Ring ~ Brought to you by Rabobank
Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked Goods
Frog Jump Bull Pen for new teams – Rosie the Ribbiter’s
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10:00 a.m. Buildings and Booths Open Petting Zoo and
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Daily Baked Good Judging—Home Arts Building
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) –Rosie the
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Mark Twain- Luly Stage
Fire Engine Display - Arena
10:30 a.m Frog Spa opens for tours—Main Stage
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A Pawn In A Corporate Paradigm
There is no excuse for
Cambria, except there has
to be something halfway
between S.F. and L.A. so
an invasion of art, crafts
and cuteness ensued,
sedimentary layers of
‘cultural’ shopping – a
huge blown glass platter/
bowl (the guy said
‘designed here, made in
China) caught the greedy
eye, but then how much
more objet d’art does one
actually need? Cambria
Pines Lodge, sweet suite,
funky/lavish
grounds,
tasty food, well worth the
dough, and on Travelzoo,
cheap.
I just returned from
cruising down Highway
1 from Pacific Grove, to
Cambria, rugged and
precipitous
route,
rivaling anything in Italy The Elephant Seals, near San Simeon, in Repose.
and Spain, and then back
on the diagonal through the great valley, Paso Robles,
Merced, Fresno, home. The paradox was in-the-face Class consciousness downtown: working class guy
palpable. “Desal,” baby. Suck it up and remove the with missing tooth wheeling big fat yellow cat around
salt. Pour that ocean on the almonds.
in a baby carriage. Dowager with fancy shoes and
diamond rings recoiling in humorless disgust. Help
Pacific Grove is the quiet cousin to Monterey’s somebody – tell this woman it was funny. The guy
historical flamboyancy and Carmel’s glittery said the cat weighed 29 pounds. He let us pet it.
poshness. You can actually sleep there, stroll around,
watch sea water undulate. Lighthouse Avenue, “The Through Paso Robles, nothing growing but grapes –
street” was benign: we were waved into a bank “let them eat grapes’ some modern Marie Antoinette
reception (the local ‘suits’ smiling at our plebeian might say, as other food crops languish. Even Robert
duds) for free jazz and wine and piles of catered Parker probably has to munch vegetables now and
goodies before being directed by a friendly local to then, but who knows – his system might have adapted.
the “International Cuisine” restaurant, where we And then the diagonal across the parched valley,
were flummoxed by Lebanese, Russian, Greek and oases of trees and plants here and there, along with
other choices unavailable even in Murphys.
signs blaming politicians for causing the water crisis.
Governor Brown in cahoots with whoever is in charge
Skipped Big Sur this time wandering down, though of rainstorms it appears. A whole other subject in our
silent homage to the big two wild men rad lit mavens, blighted polity. Would it rain more if we had a
Henry Miller, the rogue (is there anything about sex I Republican governor? Who knows, but the drought
won’t write about?), and Robinson Jeffers, the dark, began under this guy Brown, so he probably caused it,
gothic/poetic loner (is there anything redeemable right?
about humans?).. We had already by-passed Salinas,
so Steinbeck won’t appear here. Any wild men on the It had rained while I was gone, modest but extending
East Coast? Kansas?
the green period, Brown probably responding to the
signs. Back in the California mountains, where the
Elephant seals, thousands, basking mostly inert on deer and the mountain lions play, snow geese float on
their regularly scheduled beach. Huge gap in the pond and the pass probably is open. Why do we
consciousness: them, no taxes, government, cars, travel?
Does anything penetrate the cloak of
commercials, celebrities, Scientology; us, the entire normality, of ordinariness? Short list: creativity
panoply of worries, ponderings, calculations. Didn’t stoked by the garden schemes, what to design and
see any clocks or calendars on their beach, and build; reflection on the need to lie around and not
nobody selling anything.
worry, like the elephant seals. Ah, finally, the
inscription in the cement outside Barbara’s art studio:
No clothes either, and nobody tut-tutting. But Hearst “to wildness.” Far better to get wild than to get old,
Castle is right nearby, that monument to human folly conservative, complacent. If it takes ‘truckin’ around’
and obscene wealth. Seals lying in the sand; castle on to remember, let’s go!
the hill. Maybe Jeffers was right – there is something
wrong with humans?
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By Jim Stearns
Many
years ago, when I first became aware of the
counterproductive environmental impact we were having on
the future of our planet, both from an individual and
collective standpoint, I started to become a more conscious
earth inhabitant. I tried to buy less, use less and be more
conscientious of what is now called my ‘carbon footprint.’ I
judged those who didn’t recycle, bought gas guzzling cars,
or otherwise were utterly oblivious to their contribution to
the destruction of the planet.
One day I was visiting my friend Duke, who lived in a cabin
deep in the woods. He lived simply and seemed to almost
live an exemplary life when it came to recycling and reuse.
He walked most everywhere, salvaged food and other goods
from roadside throw outs, grocery store dumpsters and the
dump itself. He was able to utilize much of it and imagined
a use for all of it. He read vociferously and had an admirable,
reflective and revolutionary life.
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On this particular day, he was burning some brush, and other
various pieces of scrap wood behind his house, when he
threw on a few plastic bags and some other small plastic
items. Without hesitation, Mr. High Horse came bouncing
into the fray.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing? I thought you were
super conscious of the environment and your connection to the
earth?” I asked with a huge amount of condescension and attitude.
He looked at me incredulously, and hesitated for a few
seconds before he responded. “Oh, so Mr. Goodie Two
Shoes is going to lecture me on the right way, huh?”
“What a sucker you are. Apparently you’ve bought the
packaged up bullshit. So, you’re now going to be the good
little boy, and follow all the rules and do the right thing. Ok,
Mr. Hall Monitor, maybe I should repent? Why don’t you
think this out a little bit and point your finger in the right
direction? While you’re sitting here chastising me for putting
a token bit of pollution in the air, there are huge corporate
plants pumping ten million times as much stuff into the air
every minute as I will in a lifetime. And what do you want
me to do with this stuff? Bury it? You really think that’s
clearly a better solution? You’re spoon fed the company line
and don’t seem to get that the company is running the show.”
Obviously the relevancy of that conversation many decades
ago is quite appropriate today. California is now in a historic
drought. People have been urged, implored and now
regulated into cutting back on water consumption. Shorter
showers, empty swimming pools, replacing lawns with dry
landscapes, and fixing leaky faucets are all good ideas, but
it’s not dissimilar to sticking the guy in jail for 20 years for
robbing a hundred bucks from a 7-11, and then bailing out
and (maybe) fining the Wall Street bankers for stealing
billions and running millions out of their homes and into
bankruptcy.
Yes, once again, it is suggested by the powers that be that we
turn on each other. The foot soldiers of water conservation
are out there en masse. I’ve seen news segments about selfappointed water conservation warriors chasing down
violators. One guy is riding around on a bicycle is Los
Angeles chastising some struggling Hispanic landscapers
who have a little bit of water trickling down the street. He
goes after another guy whose sprinkler is watering part of
the sidewalk. He gets to ride his bike home satisfied that he
is helping and feeling really righteous. I had to smile as I
certainly recognized Mr. High Horse, and wished I could
pop through the screen and give him the same little lecture
that I received a long time ago.
You’re a dupe, Jack. You’ve become a pawn in the corporate
paradigm. It might be true that every one of us needs to be
more conscious, but ultimately you’re taking on the wrong
enemy. Maybe you should consider chaining yourself to a
fracking rig or organizing a press conference to expose the
real culprits? Any reasonable person knows that our
addiction to fossil fuels, and those that are making obscene
amounts of money through that addiction, are, with global
warming, driving the entire planet off a cliff. The established
corporate powers running the show can’t make nearly the
amount of money off of renewable resources, so they are
going to squeeze every last drop out of the ground before
they surrender. Climate change? Who gives a damn? So
now their fracking rigs, literally designed to squeeze that
last drop of oil out of the proverbial towel they’ve been
wringing for over a century, utilize about 80 billion of
gallons of water a year. Just in California they add over 100
new fracked wells a day.
Then there’s Nestles and other big water companies. These
international giants continue to bottle millions of gallons of
water without restriction. Agri-business moves on, largely
in an inefficient manner, ignoring the enormous water saving
techniques developed by the Israelis. There’s no question we
shouldn’t waste water on lengthy showers, dripping faucets,
thirsty yards and empty swimming pools, but let’s not lose
sight of what’s really going on.
Machiavelli would be proud. Money, power and manipulation
have reached levels rarely seen in the modern world. The
top 1% now hold nearly 40% of nations wealth and are
wealthier than the bottom 50% combined. They buy and sell
politicians and control the main stream media and thus the
message. We may have lofty principles and a self sacrificing
way of being responsible to our struggling planet, but until
all of us hall monitors unite and get clear and united on the
essential problem, we might as well form a bucket brigade
and attempt to fill the Grand Canyon.
Jim Stearns
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“Ariana Grande” Takes Most Popular
In The 18th Annual High School Art Show & Competition
Artspirit 2015 - Calaveras County Arts Council
Pop Rules! That was the word uttered most during the 18th annual ArtSpirt High School Art Show
& Competition. As the voters made their selections for the Most Popular vote, they often mentioned
how difficult it was to choose just one.
A black and white acrylic painting of pop singer Ariana Grande painted by Erica Smith of Calaveras
High School the most loved piece in this year’s event. The feeling from the judges and visitors to
Gallery Calaveras is that Erica’s work reflects the talent and technique of someone much beyond
her teenage years. It captures the pop singers pose to a T.
Many of this year and past years ArtSpirit works are on display at the Calaveras County Office of
Education. If you are interested in seeing the collection, contact CCOE at (209) 736-4662 for more
information.
CCAC would like to thank all of the talented students for their submissions and an extra helping of
gratitude and praise is due to their dedicated teachers: Donna Guadagni, Suzanne Smith, Mark
Waelty and the staff of Mountain Oaks School.
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and hand turned wood bowls, books written by local authors, music and much more.
The most recent themed show is (Un)Likely Pairs.
Come enjoy and purchase a likely pair or “unlike” pair. All is good fun.
For more information phone the Arts Council at (209) 754-1774.
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porterhouse steak with mushrooms and peas. In an excerpt
from A Tramp Abroad (1894), he shares:
This was a dish he relished at Delmonico’s. Here is my version
of Mark Twain’s Porterhouse dinner. This is a hearty meal.
Porterhouse Steak with Mushrooms and Peas
Ingredients
½ cup butter softened
4oz. Blue Cheese, crumbled
4 Porterhouse Steaks (22-24 ounces each and
approximately 1 ½” thick)
If using a Sirloin, London Broil, Rib Eye, or New York, each
should weigh 6-8 ounces
½ cup butter
2 pounds brown mushrooms, sliced
6 Cloves Garlic, minced
6 whole green onions, Sliced
1-1/2 cup red wine (Cabernet, Merlot, etc.)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch cayenne
2 cups shelled peas, fresh or frozen
1 Tablespoon butter
Make the Blue Cheese Butter: Cream ½ cup butter and blue
cheese together in a bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Steaks: Allow steaks to sit out, removing all
packaging, for one to one-half hours to come to room
temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Mushrooms: In a large skillet, melt butter over high
heat. Throw in mushrooms, garlic, and green onions and
cookover high heat, stir occasionally until mushrooms become
a rich golden brown.
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“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like
and let the food fight it out inside.” ~ Mark Twain
“It was a mighty porterhouse steak an inch and a half
thick, hot and sputtering from the griddle; dusted with
fragrant pepper; enriched with little melting bits of butter
of the most unimpeachable freshness and genuineness;
the precious juices of the meat trickling out and joining
the gravy, archipelago with mushrooms; a township or
two of tender, yellowish fat gracing an outlying district
of this ample country of beefsteak; the long white bone
which divides the sirloin from the tenderloin still in
place.”
Fun Summer Stuff
2015 Schedule of Events in Murphys Park
By Bonnie Kuhn
Mark Twain, writer, humorist, and advocate of social reform
THE SPICE TIN
The Calaveras Chronicle
Friday, July 3
Grover Anderson & Jill Warren ~ Caterer: Lila & Sage
Friday, August 7
Plan B ~ Caterer: Sierra Hills Market & Natural
Foods
Friday, September 4
Cantamos ~ Caterer: Murphys Historic Hotel
Mark Twain and a few friends at New York’s Original
Delmonico’s Restaurant in honor of his 70th birthday.
Pour in wine and stir, scraping bottoms of the pan. Allow to
cook for several minutes or until liquid is reduced by at least
half, cook until the mushrooms have a deep dark color and are
liquid is almost gone.
In the end, add two tablespoon butter and stir into sauce. Add
parsley and stir together. Don’t be afraid to splash in a little
more wine if needed. Keep warm.
Make the Peas: Blanch the fresh peas in salted water until
tender. Drain, then toss the peas with butter and season with
salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Cook the Steaks: Heat a heavy duty skillet or cast iron pan,
add butter and melt until foamy. Place steaks in pan – if the pan
is not large enough, don’t attempt to squeeze them in together.
Cook them one or two at a time.
Sear steaks for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a
crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare, or 3 to 4 for
medium rare.
Remove the steaks from the pan and place on oven proof
platter. Spread a healthy tablespoon of butter and blue cheese
mixture over the steaks, rest for five to ten minutes before
serving, this allows the juices to reabsorb into the meat
resulting in moist and tender.
Serve the steak on a hot plate with the mushrooms on top
and garnish with blue cheese and parsley and add a side of
peas and your favorite Calaveras red wine.
Murphys Homecoming
Saturday, July 18 ~ 11am to 4pm
Concert by the Calaveras Community Band.
Old Timers’ Luncheon – Reservations Required*.
*Available to residents of Murphys, Vallecito and
Douglas Flat aged 70 years or older who have resided
in the area for a minimum of 10 years.
Call Sue at (209) 728-8183.
Duck Races
Sponsored by Calaveras Mentoring Foundation.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from
Helen’s Hut.
Knitting ♥ Crocheting ♥ Spinning ♥ Fetting
Sewing ♥ Quilting ♥ Needle Arts ♥ Weaving
Calaveras Arts Council
Music in the Park
Big Heart Fiber Arts
Wednesday, August 19 ~ 6:30 to 8:30pm
Supplies ♥ Classes ♥ Workshops
Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players.
Caterer: TBD.
Admission is free to above concerts.
All catered dinners are $10 per person.
Wine, beer, sodas, water and ice cream products are
available for purchase from Helen’s Hut.
1262 Oak Circle, Cedar Center, Arnold
All proceeds from the sale of food and beverages go
toward the ongoing maintenance and improvement of
Murphys Park.
Don’t Forget Bocce!
Recomended Reads
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Books We Love ~ From The “Third Tuesday” Book Club
The Cuckoo’s Calling
Under the Wide and Starry Sky
This debut mystery is a favorite: Detective Cormoran
Strike investigates a supermodel’s suicide. After losing
his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike
is barely scraping by as
a private investigator.
Strike is down to one
client, and creditors
are calling. He has also
just broken up with his
longtime girlfriend and
is living in his office.
The passionate and turbulent story of Robert Louis
Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny.
By J.K. Rowling
Then John Bristow
walks through his door
with an amazing story:
His sister, the legendary
supermodel Lula Landry,
known to her friends as
the Cuckoo, famously
fell to her death a
few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but
John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike
into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star
boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces
him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction,
and delusion known to man.
You may think you know detectives, but you’ve never
met one quite like Strike. You may think you know
about the wealthy and famous, but you’ve never seen
them under an investigation like this.
By Nancy Horan
At the age of thirty-five, Fanny van de Grift Osbourne
leaves her philandering husband in San Francisco
and sets sail for Belgium to study art, with her three
children and a nanny in tow. Not long after her arrival,
however, tragedy strikes, and Fanny and her brood
repair to a quiet artists’ colony in France where she can
recuperate. There she meets Robert Louis Stevenson,
ten years her junior, who is instantly smitten with the
earthy, independent and opinionated belle American.
A woman ahead of her
time, Fanny does not
immediately take to
the young lawyer who
longs to devote his life
to literature, and who
would eventually write
such classics as Treasure
Island and The Strange
Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde. In time, though, she
succumbs to Stevenson’s
charms. The two begin
a fierce love affair,
marked by intense joy
and harrowing darkness,
which spans decades as
they travel the world for
the sake of his health.
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The 2015 “Wild Red Showdown” Results!
By Ross Alford
The “Wild Red Showdown” was one of those ideas
one occasionally launches that are about as controllable
as broadcast burning. I’ve been attending Wines of the
World for a number of years now, and it was rewarding
for me to actually run one, but somehow I ended up
holding a tiger’s tail. Thankfully my team has a lion
tamer, Bonnie Kuhn. Thanks BK!
I want to extend a personal thanks to the 23 wineries
that bought into the Chronicle’s scheme to help
promote, highlight and champion local wines. I also
want to thank the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance in
particular Sara Teeter for defending our concept and
our ability to host the event in a professional manner.
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Hotel.
Chef Joel provided
outstanding food
including
these
phenomenal lamb
meatballs that were
outrageous,
and
Brian
provided
a
number
of
great insights on
conducting events.
Andre Beauregard was really gracious to stock the
winner of the Calaveras Cup in his family’s store, a
store they’ve owned since 1938. The other thing that’s
been pretty cool is that the winner of “The Cup” has
sold 5 cases of the wine since the competition, and that
was before this issue even hit the stand.
So, “without further ado,” let me introduce you to the
wineries that competed for The 2015 Calaveras Cup!
The local wineries included: Indian Rock Vineyards,
Renner Winery, Black Sheep Winery, Mineral Wines,
Ironstone Vineyards, Stevenot Winery, Twisted
Oak Winery, Four Winds Cellars, Bodega Del Sur
Winery, Brice Station Vineyards, Chatham Vineyards,
Hatcher Winery, Hovey Winery, Irish Vineyards, La
Folia Winery, Newsome
Harlow Wines, Val du
Vino Winery, Allegorie,
Vina Moda Winery, Zucca
Wines and Ayrael Vieux
Vineyard and Winery.
In Third Place
Hovey Winery, with the first
Cabernet Sauvignon from
the Rasmussen Vineyard.
The event truly was a red wine showdown. The only
criteria for the judges was to pick their favorite wine.
There were some serious wines in the competition
making the judging of the wines challenging. Even so,
the evidence suggests the wines were well evaluated.
Interestingly, the wine that won the competition was in
the middle of the tasting lineup. The wine that came
in second was tasted second to last, and the wine that
came in third was tasted near the beginning. Moreover,
22% of the wine tasters picked the winner.
Most importantly the event was about having some
fun and trying to raise a little money to support the
Chronicle’s outreach plan to promote Calaveras wines
outside of Calaveras. In this, we were probably more
successful at having fun, but we did raise $500 for The
Alliance to spend on promotions, and we did get the
winner placed in Shopper’s Corner– a great grocery
store with a renowned wine selection in Santa Cruz.
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And The Winners:
I’d also like to thank
the folks who helped
The Z Team
run the event, and our
guest speakers. Sewell Hatcher and Owen Ridings shared
valuable tips and insights on wine tasting, and Sabrina,
Todd and Nicole made great precision decisions.
The Calaveras Chronicle
In Second Place
Renner Winery with, interestingly, the only Petite
Sirah in the competition.
May I Have A Drum Roll Please?
The Winner of The 2015 Calaveras Cup
Zucca, With A 2012 Syrah!
Congratulations Team Zucca!
*For those scoring at home, the competition was a
varietal sweep, and there were a number of very respected blends in the competition.
Last Note: The Wild Red Showdown was a Calaveras
Chronicle production in collaboration with the Calaveras
Winegrape Alliance and the Murphys Hotel. A Chronicle stipulation was that all of the local wineries, members of the CWA and non-members, be invited, which
speaks to the magnanimousness of the CWA. 23 wineries accepted the challenge. Only three wineries in all of
Calaveras chose not to compete. As for the others, we
lost track of a couple, and there are apparently a few
wineries who are still getting back to us, hopefully in
time for The 2016 Calaveras Cup!
Thanks to so many folks for supporting this event.
Featured Artists ~ Therese & Steve May
Fourteen years ago Steve and Therese were given a loom, bought a book on weaving
and began to explore making cloth. The two collaborate on projects, Steve with the
mathematical details while Therese focusing on color, warping the looms and weaving.
Together they weave dish towels, table runners, wall art, rugs, scarves, baby blankets
and adorable felted purses for their grand daughters. The pair visit yarn stores wherever
they travel because finding, touching and envisioning the textile in a project is one of
the more fun aspects for them, “It’s fun and inspirational,” Therese said.
“Steve and I enjoy the design challenges, the endless choices of fiber, the lovely feel
of textiles and the meditative quality a weaving rhythm offers. There are also many
surprises in weaving and each new project provides a new learning experience. We
have been fortunate to be mentored by the local weavers of the Mother Lode Weavers
and Spinners Guild,” Therese said.
The two now have three looms that usually have very different projects on them. The
basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the
interweaving of the weft threads. The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may
vary, but the basic function is the same. Weaving is done by intersecting the
longitudinal threads, the warp, “that which is thrown across,” with the transverse
threads, the weft, “that which is woven.”
The Mays live near Murphys and enjoy sharing the art of weaving with their
grandchildren and the local schools.
You can see their art at Art on Main in Murphys!
Petroglyphe Gallery
Classical Revolution Presents
Sound Underground Jazz Trio
Petroglyphe Gallery ~ Sunday, May 31
Talking about a revolution . . . Sound Underground Jazz
Trio is revolutionizing the music world. Classical
Revolution got its start at San Francisco’s Revolution
Café. It has since become a “movement”, spanning 30
cities, now making its way to the Sierra Foothills via
Petroglyphe Gallery. The trio is composed of guitar,
trumpet and alto saxophone, plus woodwinds. These
innovative young men have been globe-trotting their
fresh sound to an international audience. Their
collaboration began as roommates studying at the Frost
School of Music in Miami and continues today.
Guitarist, Jonah Udall is native of Berkeley, California.
He is an eclectic bandleader, composer and guitarist,
often found collaborating with songwriters, arranging for
large ensembles, or exploring Balkan folk music in
addition to his jazz work. His journey through music,
which began with Stevie Wonder, has brought him broad
influences, from Jim Hall to Joni Mitchell.
Alec Aldred is originally from Waukesha, WI, and is a
Sound Underground, David Leon, Jonah Udall and
trumpet/flugelhorn player influenced by trumpet greats
Alec Aldred.
including Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Tom
Harrell. In addition to his musical endeavors, Alec
performs and competes with dance teams in tap, jazz, and Renner Winery is the featured vintner for this
performance, offering wine tasting and Petroglyphe will
hip hop styles.
be serving appetizers for your enjoyment.
David Leon is a saxophonist, woodwinds player, and Tickets are now available for all performances, $25
composer, born and raised in Miami, FL. Locally, he presale and $27 day of the performance if available.
leads a busy gigging schedule performing both as a Doors open at 3:30pm and concert begins at 4pm.
leader and sideman. His work as a composer and
improviser has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine, Purchase tickets at Petroglyphe, 8317 Main Street in
the ASCAP Foundation, and the National YoungArts Mokelumne Hill. Phone: 209-286-1387.
Foundation.
Visit: www.gallerypetroglyphe.com
a community of artists
Now Showing
Kathleen Canning ▪ Larry D. White
Shirley Wilson-Rose ▪ Susan King
Christine Spracklin ▪ Diana Boyd
Annie Fountain ▪ Bambi Papais
Duane Papais ▪ Helen Scofield
Ruth Morrow ▪ Sarah Evans
Janet Alcalde ▪ Jane Lucas
Therese May ▪ Steve May
Lori Sturdivant
Carole and Ron Kamerlink
Dick and Marlene Bradford
James Kelly ▪ Karen O’Neill
Charlotte Mahood ▪ Carol Goff
Marta Magistrali ▪ Joani Taylor
Marilyn Richards ▪ Vienna Watkins
Marianna Bologna ▪ Judy Morgan
Art on Main was established in 2012, and
remains dedicated to promoting the artists
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Mother Lode Bonsai Club
Air Layering Demo
Air layering is a technique for developing an attractive bonsai tree in a
relatively short period of time by rooting new growth on branches that
are still attached to the parent plant. Results include healthy, young
roots and a woody trunk structure already on its way to maturity when
detached from the original stock.
The Mother Lode Bonsai Club will have a free public demonstration on
air layering, presented by its senior sensei (teacher), Joan Scroggs of
Columbia on Saturday, May 2.
The demonstration will follow the club meeting, which starts at 10am
at the former Calaveras County Water District office at 423 E. St.
Charles Street (Hwy. 49) in San Andreas.
Anyone with an interest in the art of bonsai is invited to attend the
demonstration. The presentation is intended for persons at all levels of
bonsai experience from novices to experienced hobbyists.
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The Honky Tonk Angels, playing at Sierra
Repertory’s Fallon House Theatre in April and
May. First staged by Sierra Rep in 2004, this
musical comedy features three heroines: a dirtpoor farm girl, an exasperated housewife and a
fed-up secretary. They don’t have much in
common at first, until each finds the nerve to
leave home and take a chance on making it big in
country music in Nashville.
Call for
reservations:
209.753.2327
The Angels meet on a bus to Music City, form a
group and perform classic country songs at a
The Honky Tonk Angels
nightclub called Hillbilly Heaven.
“You really get to know these women,” said Scott
“It’s time to revisit the ladies, they hold a special place
Viets, SRT’s artistic director. “You’re on their journey
in my heart,” he said. “It’s very funny and the music is
with them, care about them and want them to succeed.”
just great.”
Audiences might also want to tap their toes, as country
music is the star of the show. From the classics of
Becky Saunders (Church Basement Ladies), who
Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Kitty Wells to the
starred in Sierra Rep’s previous production of Angels,
contemporary hits of Dolly Parton, Mary Chapin
returns to play Angela, while Cathy Schenkelberg (Les
Carpenter and Reba McEntire, the show delivers nonMiserables) and Michelle Foletta (Gypsy) play Sue
stop country favorites. Songs “Stand By Your Man,”
Ellen and Darlene.
“Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Delta Dawn” and “Harper
Valley PTA” are just a few of the famous tunes.
Guest costume designer Ryan Moller (Sound of Music,
Les Miserables) also returns for the production, joining
The show is by Ted Swinley, the creator of Always...
Rand Enlow as Scenic Designer, Peter Leibold as
Patsy Cline, which Sierra Rep will also stage later this
Light Designer and Mark Seiver as Musical Director.
year. When SRT staged Angels 10 years ago it was a
hit, Viets said, adding that both the music and the
The Honky Tonk Angels plays April 24 through May
characters resonated with audiences.The production
31 at SRT’s Fallon House Theatre in Columbia State
was so popular that SRT went on to stage Honky Tonk
Historic Park with performances Wednesdays, some
Angels Holiday Spectacular, also a winner with local
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm, and some
audiences.
Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm.
Viets, who directed both shows, is excited about
Tickets range from $28 to $35, with senior, student
bringing The Honky Tonk Angels back to the Fallon
and child rates available.
House stage.
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Twisted presents six shows - including
bands from Australia, Canada, and
Sweden - nine musicians who are back
by popular demand, and a few Grammy
winners. The diverse musical styles
represented this year, range from
traditional to contemporary, pluggedin & unplugged, Americana, Celtic,
Scandinavian,
folk-rock,
vocal
virtuosity, and instrumental wizardry.
All happening at Twisted’s scenic
hilltop venue for your listening and
drinking pleasure!
Saturday, May 30
Leftover Cuties
FISHING
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EXPLORING
DINING
LODGING
The Powderbears Big Weekend
Music On The Moutain Memorial Day
here in BV. We have 4 artists (so far) at 3 different shows, in
3 different venues in 2 days.
It kicks off Saturday May 23rd, at the Trent House, at the end
of Meadow Drive in Sherman Acres, a mile west of Bear
Valley, with a community potluck at 3ish. At about 4ish, a
very special guest, Lily Henley, from New York, will open the
festival, with a preview of her show that same evening at
Powderbears Log Cabin at 7pm. Singer/Songwriter Caroline
Spence, from Nashville will play around 4:30ish.
The Leftover Cuties
The Cuties “have sparked a fire with music lovers with
a timeless jazz-tinged sound, combining sultry vocals,
pop-perfect song writing, and seasoned musicianship.”
Saturday, June 27
Nina Gerber & Chris Webster,
with Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore
Saturday, July 11
French Canadian Celtic party music trio ~ Vishtèn
Saturday, July 25
Väsen, with special guest Darol Anger
All concerts begin at sundown. Concert-goers will be
admitted approximately one hour before show time.
Tasty dinners and Twisted Oak wines will be available
for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring a
blanket and/or low-back chair for seating. All shows
will be held rain or shine. No outside alcoholic
beverages permitted.
Saturday, August 22
Australian folk rockers: The Waifs
In 2013, the Twisted Folk Summer Concert Series was
awarded the prestigious Innovations in Tourism award for
hosting the best events in Calaveras County. Come see why!
The 2015 season Kicks off with the Leftover Cuties,
who are perhaps best known for writing the theme
song “Game Called Life” for the acclaimed television
series “The Big C.”
For questions about featured musicians contact:
[email protected]
For questions about Twisted Oak Winery contact:
[email protected]
www.TwistedOak.com
Phone: 209-754-4450
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Memorial Day Weekend is shaping up to be a music festival
Saturday, June 13
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SMUG’S May Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th
All Things Google Explored
The exciting world of Google, the computer
environment invented in 1998 by Larry Page and
Sergey Brin, will be explored when the Sierra
Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly
meeting Tuesday, May 12, beginning at 7pm in the
assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037
Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4.
Everyone is encouraged to bring his or her Mac related
questions to be addressed.
SMUG meets the second Tuesday of each month.
Meetings are open to everyone and there is no charge
to attend. The organization exists to keep Mac users
abreast of the latest developments and to address the
nagging questions that arise from time to time. Its goal
is to take the mystery out of computers and to enable
members to take advantage of all the features their
Brian Thomas, Director of Instructional Technology Macs possess.
for the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools,
will lead the tour. Gmail, Google Docs, Google SMUG was founded in 1995 and is a non-profit
Chrome, Google World, Google News, and Google organization run completely by volunteers. Annual
Goggles will be some of the points of disembarkation. dues are $15. For more information visit the SMUG
As with all Thomas presentations, there will be some website at www.SierraMacintoshUsersGroup.org or
call 795-3798 or 728-9012.
surprises and side roads along the journey.
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Goings On!
By Phil Davis
Twisted is going INTERNATIONAL!
‘The Man Cave’ at Sac `a Main
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Tattletale Saints from New Zealand, will headline the Meadow
portion of the festival at around 5:30. They played here last
Labor Day Weekend, and we welcome them back! They are
great! www.tattletalesaints.com
As always, we ask for a suggested donation of $20, to support
the musicians travelling here from far away. The evenings can
get quite cool in May, at 7,000 feet, and we have so much
talent, we will move the festival indoors for the evening
portion of the show Saturday.
At 7pm that same evening, Lily Henley and Duncan Wickel
from New York City will be playing their full show at the
Powderbears Log Cabin (212 Lombardi Lane) for a live
audience, and on the world wide web: www.concertwindow.
com/powderbearspresents. We are excited to bring Lily to
Bear Valley, she has been on my wish list for some time, and
while I was in New York in March, she asked me if she could
come play in Bear Valley. There was only one correct answer,
and I am very proud to present her to Bear Valley, with her
Lily Henley And Duncan Wickel
own show at the Log Cabin. You can find out more about Lily
on her website www.lilyhenley.com.
We have Mountain Bike trails that are completely free of
snow, and lakes to kayak on, that are free of ice, so let this
On Sunday, May 24th at 7pm, Caitlin Canty from Vermont, Summer begin! Come up and enjoy what we have to offer and
will come play at the Bear Valley Lodge on her very first West stay tuned for more live music news this Summer!
Coast Tour. Caitlin has also been on my wish list for some time
now, and through a special collaboration with the Bear Valley Special Note: Working with Phoebe Hunt, we met our goal
Co-op, we are able to present her at the Lodge downtown. Her for the kickstarter campaign on the last night of the recent
latest CD, Reckless Skyline is turning heads and getting tour! It was a pretty exciting finish! So now there’s a budget
amazing reviews all over the country. Check out her website for the One Village Music Project! The project hill help
for more info www.caitlincanty.com. We are so pleased she talented youth from across the planet come together and
will come play for us, and with so many top nationally touring collaborate in a professional recording studio!
musicians in town, there is likely to be some cross collaborations
at any of these shows, so we hope you can make it out to all of
Cheers, Phil
them and enjoy our early Summer this year.
Phil Davis: [email protected]
www.concertwindow.com
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Where Your Comfort is Our Business
Family Fun
S’mores
Hiking - Exploring
Groups Welcome
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Looking For Fun?
Tuesdays
Winemakers Night
Alchemy Market ~ 4-8pm
191 Main Street, Murphys
Call: 209.728.0700
www.AlchemyRestaurant.com
Wednesdays
Rob’s Place
Live Music ~ 6-8pm
140 Main St., Murphys
Call: 209.813.7003
www.RobsPlaceRestaurant.com
Thursdays
The Murphys Hotel
Karaoke in the Saloon
8:30 to Midnight.
www.MurphysHotel.com
Fridays
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar
431 Main St., Murphys ~ 5-8pm
Call: 209.728.1623
www.ZuccaWines.com
Prospector Brewery
Live Music ~ 7-9pm
415 Main St., Murphys
Call: 209.890.7630
www.ProspectorsBrewingCompany.com
Saturdays
Local Food & Wine Tours
Downtown Murphys
260 Jones Street, Murphys
Call: 800.407.8918
www.Local-Food-Tours.com
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar
431 Main St., Murphys ~ 5-8pm
Call: 209.728.1623
www.ZuccaWines.com
Sidewinders
Open Mic Night
All Acoustic ~ 7- 9:30pm
Call: 209.736.0210
Big Trees State Park
Warming Hut, Walking & Snowshoe
North Grove Section
Warming Hut ~ 12:30-2:30pm
Call: 209.795.2335
Tamarack Lodge
18278 Highway 4, Bear Valley
Call: 209.736.9902
www.TamarackLodgeAtBearValley.com
The Whitewater Saloon
Live Music ~ 9pm-Midnight
Mokelumne Hill
Call: 209.286.1401
www.HotelLeger.com
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Out & About
May 2015 ● 30
May Events
Saturday, May 2nd
Saturday, May 2nd
Wednesday, May 6th
Chili Cook-off
Murphys Historic Hotel
457 Main St., Murphys ~ 11am-2pm
Soroptimist 5th annual Chili Cook-off.
Music by “Plan B Band” and raffle!
Call: 209.753.9700
Hot Copper Car Show
Copperopolis Town Square
Copperopolis ~ 8am-4pm
Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. Great food,
drink, music, raffles. Free admission.
Call: Ron.209.785.428|Ken 209.785.8933
www.HotCopperCarShow.com
Spaghetti Western
Hotel Leger
8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
“A Fusion of Jazz”
Bret Harte Theater
Angel Camp ~ 3pm
Studio-4-Dance-Theater’s 2015 Spring
Showcase features ballet, jazz, hip hop &
contemporary dance.
Call: 1.800.595.4849
www.Studio4DanceTheater.com
(Un) Likely Art Exhibit & Reception
Calaveras Arts Council ~ 1-3pm
22 N. Main St., San Andreas
Calaveras Arts Council is soliciting foothill
artists, all mediums. Interested?
Call: 209.754.1774
Natural History Presentation
Jack Knight Hall ~ 10am-12noon
Calaveras Big Trees SP
Call: 209.795.1196
www.BigTrees.org
Journal Workshop
Jack Knight Hall ~ 1pm
Calaveras Big Trees SP
Workshop-$25. Bring lunch. Day-use-fee.
Reservations: 209.795.1196
www.BigTrees.org
Spring Release Party
Tanner Vineyards Tasting Room
435 Main St., Murphys ~ 6:00-8:30pm
Reservations: 209.728.8229
Mountain Melody Performance
Community Covenant Church
261 Treat St, San Andreas ~ 4pm
10th Anniversary. Mountain Melody
presents “The Best of Mountain Melody…
The Songs We Love to Sing.”
Call: 209.754.3881 or 209.754.4783
California Bookstore Day Celebration
Sustenance Books
416 Main St., Murphys
Children’s reading hour 1-2pm, happy
hour 5-7 pm. Raffle and hidden treasures.
Call: 209.728.2200
Milfiori Spring Sale
The old “Italian Store”
Douglas Flat ~ 10am-5pm
Showcasing and selling unique treasures.
Harmon Gardens open with Angela’s
Garden creations.
www.Milfiori.net
20th Annual Renner Bonfire
Renner Winery ~ 6:30pm
A fun outdoor casual event. $50 wine club
members | $60 all others
Reservations: 209.728.2314
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Wine Down Friday
Stevenot Winery Tasting Room ~ 5-8pm
458 Main St., Murphys
Call: 209.728.0148
CWA Growers Meeting
Murphys Historic Hotel ~ 9am
If ordering breakfast arrive by 8:15am.
Call: 209.728.3444
Sunday, May 3rd
Mountain Melody Performance
Ayreal Vieux Vineyards
Douglas Flat ~ 3pm
“The Best of Mountain Melody…The
Songs We Love To Sing.”
Call: 209.754.3881 or 209.754.4783
Artist Reception - Charles Waldman
Hovey Tasting Room ~ 4:30-6pm
350 A Main St., Murphys.
Complimentary appetizers will be served
and wine available by the glass or bottle.
Call: 209.728.9999
www.HoveyWinery.com
Milfiori Spring Sale
The old “Italian Store”
Douglas Flat ~ 10am-3pm
Showcasing and selling unique treasures.
Harmon Gardens open with Angela’s Garden creations.
www.Milfiori.net
Clay Demonstration by Mary Anderson
Petroglyphe Gallery ~ 1-4pm
8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
Clay techniques that make pottery unique.
Reservations: 209.286.1387
www.GalleryPetroglyphe.com/workshops
Monday May 4th
Mother Lode Bonsai Club
423 E. St. Charles St. (Old CCWD)
San Andreas ~ 10am
Demonstration on techniques of aging
miniature trees.
Call: Bob Dean 209.754.5887
Tuesday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
Murphys Historic Hotel
457 Main St., Murphys
Join us in the Saloon for $2 Tacos and $2
Tecate beers
Call: 209.728.3444 or 800.532.7684
www.MurphysHotel.com
Thursday, May 7th
Calaveras Cancer Support Group
Camps Restaurant ~ 10am
676 McCauley Ranch Rd., Angels Camp
Speaker: Sally Hughes, chef, will share
creative and nutritional food ideas for
cancer patients and survivors.
Free | open to public.
Call: Debbie Sellick 209.768.9415
[email protected]
Saturday, May 9th
The Studio 49 Fiber Arts
Tuolumne County Library in Sonora.
10am-2pm. The group holds its monthly
meeting at the Spinning, weaving, knitting,
crocheting. Visitors welcome!
Call: 209.533.0593
www.mlwsguild.org
National Train Day
Railtown 1897 SHP~ 8am-5pm
Corner 5th Ave & Reservoir
Jamestown
Call: 209.984.3953
www.Raintown1897.org
Rd.,
Ms. Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort
Jackson ~ 4pm
Benefit Meals-on-Wheels & Senior Programs.
Call: 209.223.3015 - Venue: 800.822.9466
www.CommonGroundSeniorservices.org
P.A.W.S. Open House
Ark 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas ~ 11am-2pm
Visit bear, tiger, lion, leopard and elephant
habitats. Only 700 tickets will be sold!
Buy Tickets: 209.745.2606.
www.PawsWeb.org
Free Youth Tennis Clinic
Bret Harte High School, Angels Camp
The free clinic for elementary - high
school students, regardless of ability, led
by USPTA member Angella Woods and
local high school coaches/tennis-teaching
pros. Clinic is introduction to summer
clinics, June 8 - July 31 in Angels Camp
and Murphys.
Cal: Woods at 728-2497.
[email protected]
Flea Market and Crafts Fair
Copperopolis Town Square
Copperopolis ~ 8am-2pm
Call: 866.276.4235
www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com
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Out & About
May 2015 ● 31
May Events
Sunday, May 10th
Sunday, May 17th
Sunday, May 24th
Mountain Melody Performance
Outer Aisle Foods
Hwy 4, Murphys ~ 3pm
“The Best of Mountain Melody…The
Songs We Love To Sing.”
Call: 209.754.3881
Native Sons Pancake Breakfast
Native Sons Hall ~ 7:30-11:30am
389 Main Street, Murphys
Call: 209.728.8902
Brice Station Summer Concert
Snarky Cats Live Entertainment
Brice Station Winery ~ 7-10pm
Bay Area band digs deep to find great
material from both well-known artists and
obscure songwriters. This keeps the shows
fresh and entertaining and always full of
surprises for the audience.
Call: 209.768.7662
Mother’s Day at Railtown 1897SHP
Railtown 1897 SHP ~ 8am-5pm
Corner 5th Ave & Reservoir Rd.,
Jamestown
Picnic and enjoy a relaxing Mother’s Day.
Call: 209.984.3953
www.Raintown1897.org
Mother’s Day Brunch
Ironstone Vineyards
1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys
Champagne Brunch in the beautiful
Alhambra Music Room.
Reservations: 209.728.1251
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Camps Restaurant ~ 9:30am-2:30pm
Reservations: 209.736.8181
Sunday Fine Art Concert Series
Petroglyphe Gallery ~ 3:30pm
8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
Sky Song Duo, Violinist/composer Kim
Angelis and classical guitarist Josef. Enjoy
appetizers and Metzger fine wines.
Reservations: 209.286.1387
www.GalleryPetroglyphe.com
Tuesday, May 19th
Arnold SIR
Snow Flake Lodge ~ 11am
Lunch is $16.
Call: Dave Traub at 209.795.5903
Wednesday, May 20th
Mother’s Day Dinner in the Restaurant
Sequoia Woods Country Club ~ 5-8pm
1000 Cypress Point Dr., Arnold
Reservations: 209.795.1000
Tablescape-Floral-Design-Show/Lunch
Ironstone Vineyards ~ 10am-12Noon
1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys
Benefits CC Garden Club’s high school
scholarship fund & beautification projects.
Reservations and info: 209.304.2352
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, May 12th
Thursday, May 21st
Weavers & Spinners Guild
Church of the 49ers, Columbia ~10am
Linda Cunningham will explore a
designer’s mind-set: “Be Bold: Color
Outside the Lines.”Visitors welcome.
Call: 209.588.1514
www.mlwsguild.org
Classic Car Night
Murphys Historic Hotel
457 Main St., Murphys
Sponsored by Murphys-Angels Lions
Club and Murphys Historic Hotel. Raffles
- DJ Music - Food and Drinks. Bring your
classic car, no registration required. Come
have fun. Spectators welcome.
Call: 209.728.9971
SMUG Meeting
Ebbetts Pass Fire House ~ 7-9pm
Call: 209.795.3798
www.SierraMacintoshUsersGroup.org
Thursday, May 14th
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair
Calaveras Fairgrounds ~ 9am-10pm
Angels Camp
www.FrogTown.org
Friday, May 15th
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair
Calaveras Fairgrounds ~ 9am-10pm
Angels Camp
www.FrogTown.org
Saturday, May 16th
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair
Calaveras Fairgrounds ~ 9am-10pm
Angels Camp
www.FrogTown.org
Sunday, May 17th
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair
Calaveras Fairgrounds ~ 9am-10pm
Angels Camp
www.FrogTown.org
Caitlin Canty Live Performance
Bear Valley Village ~ 7pm
she is able to implement country, folk,
bluegrass, and blues into her hits
Call: 209.753.2301
www.bearvalley.com
Memorial Day Concert
Murphys Community Park ~ 6:30pm
Picnic and enjoy the Mic Harper directing
the Calaveras Community Band.
Call: 209.753.6519
www.CalaverasCommunityBand.org
Saturday, May 30th
Acoustic-Alternative-Quartet
Leftover Cuties Band
Twisted Oak Winery, Vallecito ~ 7:45pm
The ‘Cuties have “have sparked a fire with
music lovers with jazz-tinged sound.
Tickets: 209.736.9080
[email protected]
www.TwistedOak.com
Tracy Lewis Ink & Watercolor Class
Petroglyphe Gallery ~ 10am-4:30pm
8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
Call: 209.286.1387
www.GalleryPetroglyphe.com
Sunday, May 31st
Baby Doll Pre-Release Party
Prospect 772 Winery
772 Appaloosa Rd., Angels Camp
Great food, wine and enternment by Big
Cat Tolefree.
Reservations: 209.736.9361
www.Prospect772.com
Trusting Heart Concert
Columbia Nursery ~ 1pm
22004 Parrots Ferry Rd., Sonora
Featuring multi-platinum songwriter, Alex
Kash with Grateful (the band).
Ticket info: 209-532-5303
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Arnold Lion’s Club
Downtown Arnold, Hwy 4 ~ 8-11am
Ham, eggs, and pancakes for $6pp.
Sammy Leverone Band
Sequoia Woods Country Club
1000 Cypress Point Dr., Arnold
Call: 209.795.1000
Sunday, May 24th
Backyard Blues & BBQ
Hotel Leger ~ 12-4pm
8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
Dance to The Fabulous Blues Shifters!
Call: 209.286.1401
Cell: 209-743-3770
www.LivanosLandscaping.com
Monday, May 25th
Saturday, May 23rd
Arnold Spring Peddlers Fair
Bristol’s Ranch House Café Grounds
Downtown Arnold, Hwy 4 ~ 9am-4pm
Call: 925.372.8962
Plant a new eco-friendly
lawn now and SAVE 80%
on lawn watering!
Sunday Fine Art Concert
Petroglyphe Gallery
8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill
Classical Revolution’s Sound Underground
Wine offered by Renner Winery.
Call: 209.286.1387
June Events
Bear Valley Summer Day Camp
Bear Valley will host summer camps
between June 15 and August 7 for children
ages 3 through 16. The camps will have
daily, weekly and full session registration
options. Camp activities include rock
climbing, kayaking, swimming, hiking,
disc golf, tennis, biking, archery, camping,
backpacking, crafts, cooking, horseback
riding and games.
Call: 209.890.8040
Register: BearValleyDayCamp.com
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June 21st, 2015
Start and finish at Hazel Fischer school which runs through
downtown Arnold and up to the single track on Arnold Rim Trail.
Participants receive the inagual Run the Rim 10k t-shirt,
finisher medal and BBQ.
Who will be the first to set the course record?
RunTheRim.com
Benefits
Bret Harte High School