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January 28, 2012

Enchilada Dinner, Mokelumne Lions, Mokelumne Hill- 209-286-1584. The Mokelumne Hill Lions Club presents its annual Enchilada Dinner, at the Moke Hill Town Hall. Tickets are $15, or $7.50 for kids twelve and under. No host bar begins at :30 p.m. and Dinner starts at 6:30p.m. Dinner includes one beef enchilada, one chicken enchilada, rice, beans, salad, and dessert. Call:  Bob or Paula at 209-286-1584 or Mike at 209-286-1196.

Cioppino All You Can Eat, Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys, 209-736-3444. Fresh, steamy, tomato-y Chioppino Night.   Call 209-728-3444.

February 2, 2012

The Spinners in Concert, Jackson Rancheria Casino - 209-296-5495
Location: Concert, Jackson Rancheria Casino - 209 Description: Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Food and beverages will be available. Tickets are on sale now and are just $20 for Dreamcatcher's members, $40 for general admission, available at the Dreamcatcher's ClubŪ, online at JacksonCasino.com and by phone. Call for more details.

February 4, 2012

Drawing Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387. 10am-2:30 p.m. at Petroglyphe Gallery. Drawing for Life, The Journey to Visual Literacy. One day workshop for those who want to develop skills in drawing what they see. This is a skill anyone can learn!  gallelrypetroglyphe.com  to register.

Oil Painting Demonstration, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387. 3:30-5:30p.m. Watch Michael Severin paint at Petroglyphe Gallery, while enjoying complimentary wine and cheese. Call for more information  gallerypetroglyphe.com

February 5, 2012

Superbowl Sunday Chili Cookoff, Murphys - 209-728-3444. At the Murphys Historic Hotel...call

February 10, 2012

Telemark Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301. More details to come!!  bearvalley.com

Girls Night Out, Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251. 5:30 - 9p.m. Shop for a good cause and support Bret Harte High Scholarship Fund. Bring your girlfriends and enjoy wine tasting and shopping with many favorite local jewelry, makeup, gift and fashion vendors. For a sneak peek at some of the participating vendors, go to facebook at the salon angels camp. Admission: $10 per person.

February 11, 2012

Telemark Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301. More details to come!!  bearvalley.com

Live Music Groove Union, Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill-209-286-1401. The band Groove Union will be playing in the night at the Hotel Leger, 8304 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill. Call:  209-286-1401.

February 12, 2012

Telemark Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301. More details to come!!  bearvalley.com

Golden Bough and McGrath Irish Dancers, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774. 3 p.m. at The Bret Harte Theater. Golden Bough's three part harmony and solo ballads unite with colorful, high-stepping McGrath Irish Dancers that will bring the sound and scene of Ireland's beautiful past to the present.   calaverasarts.org

February 17, 2012

Blue Oyster Cult Concert, Jackson Rancheria Casino - 209-296-5495. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Food and beverages will be available. Tickets are on sale now and are just $20 for Dreamcatcher Members and $40 for general admission, available online at JacksonCasino.com 

February 18, 2012

Presidents' Wine Weekend at Calaveras Wineries- 209-728-9467. Fine food, music, and more... The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents the 16th Annual Presidents' Wine Weekend at all 23 CWA wineries from 11a.m. to  5p.m. With the purchase of a $10 commemorative wine glass, all offerings are open to the glass holder for the entire weekend.  calaveraswines.org

California Forever Gala Film Premiere, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840. Join Big Trees State Park Association for a gala premiere of California Forever- an important documentary celebrating the beauty, drama and sweeping history of California State Parks. Meet the Producer and Director. Guests will enjoy a variety of Calaveras Counties' finest wines accompanied by gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts. $40. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

February 19, 2012

Portrayal of Snowshoe Thompson, Calaveras Big Trees SP - 209-795-3840. Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary mail carrier of the Sierra Nevada gold rush era, will be making a  to the park. Encounters begin at 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. Weather permitting, participants will be guided into the forest on snowshoes to meet with Thompson and hear tales of his exploits as he traversed the mountains in winter on hand-carved wooden skis. Tickets $20.50 each for adults, $10.50 for children under 12,   snowshoethompson.eventsbot.com. Ticket includes a guided walk into the forest to meet Thompson, and a hot lunch. Call

February 24, 2012

Mother Lode Daffodil Show, Murphys - 925-625-5526. At Ironstone Vineyards. Saturday, open 11 AM-5 p.m., Sunday, 10AM-3p.m. free. Juried show competitions in daffodil horticulture, artistic designs, and photography. Showroom presents hundreds of different daffodils in bright colors and intriguing forms. Show entry open to all. Call or email for more information robert_spotts@comcast.net

CalaverasGROWN Annual Local Food Dinner & Speaker, Mokelumne Hill - 209-772-1604. Celebrating community scale agriculture in the region. Dinner prepared with local food and an inspirational speaker. Moke Hill Town Hall on Main Street. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 for two. More information to come. Call 772-1604  calaverasgrown.com

February 25, 2012

Writing workshops, San Andreas -209-754-0577. 9 a.m. to  4:30.Manzanita Writers Press Presents Two Writing Workshops by Authors Antoinette May and Linda Abbott Trapp.  or Email: mrosemanza@jps.net

February 26, 2012

Mimi Blais - Queen of Ragtime, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774. 3 p.m. at the Bret Harte Theater. Ragtime Pianist/Comedian puts on a witty and colorful show storytelling and playing the history of ragtime. Her music engages the audience causing laughter and tears and is full of crazy stunts and surprises. calaverasarts.org

March 10, 2012

Live Music Groove Union, Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill-209-286-1401. Dance. Dance. Dance. Groove Union will be playing the night away at the Hotel Leger, 8304 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill. Call 209-286-1401 for more details.

California Senior Winter Games, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301. Celebrate the 2012 California Senior Game Athletes and Family Fun.  to register,  bearvalley.com. Online registry available. Early bird pricing ends February 20, 2012.

March 17, 2012

Murphys Irish Days, Murphys-209-728-3864. Murphys honors it's Celtic heritage and celebrates as only the Irish can. Main Street is filled with booths offering hand crafted items, original art, photographs, tasty food, wine, and other beverages. Pancake breakfast. Parade at 11 a.m. Continuous entertainment featuring singers, dancers, musicians, and jugglers, pony rides for the young ones and Renaissance actors encamped in the park. Raffle for a trip for two to Ireland. For more information go to murphys.com

March 18, 2012

Ives Quartet, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774. 3 p.m. at The Bret Harte Theater. The Ives Quartet bring string-quartet classical genre to a wide audience. They are joined by Yoshikazu Nagai, internationally recognized classical pianist, playing pieces by Mozart. The Ives Quartet creates powerful live-music experiences through the presentation of fresh and informed interpretations. Tickets:  calaverasarts.org.

March 24, 2012

Gem and Jewelry Show, Angels Camp - CalaverasGemAndMineral.org. At the Calaveras County Fairground. 10-5 Sat. 10-4 Sun. Tools, beads, jewelry, jewelry supplies, kid's area, demonstrators, gems, minerals, raffle, exhibits, snack bar silent auction. free parking, shuttle service. $4.
free for kids 12 and under.  calaverasgemandmineral.org

March 25, 2012

Gem and Jewelry Show, Angels Camp - CalaverasGemAndMineral.org. At the Calaveras County Fairground. 10-5 Sat. 10-4 Sun. Tools, beads, jewelry, jewelry supplies, kid's area, demonstrators, gems, minerals, raffle, exhibits, snack bar silent auction. free parking, shuttle service. $4.
free for kids 12 and under.  calaverasgemandmineral.org

March 31, 2012

Snowdown for Habitat, Bear Valley - 209-754-5331. Join Habitat for Humanity Calaveras for a fun day in the snow! Choose Cross-Country Skis or Snowshoes and follow the beautiful Bear Valley trails on a SCAVENGER HUNT for Habitat. No experience necessary. Registration opens at 9  a.m. Waivers to be signed at event check-in. Bear Valley Cross Country Ski area on Highway 4 in Bear Valley.
Adults $50, Children $40 includes equi p.m.ent rental, trail pass, pizza party at Bear Valley Pizza. Discount of $10 if you bring your own xc skis or snowshoes. Call for tickets and more information.

April 7, 2012

32nd Annual Copperopolis Road Race, Copperopolis - 209-533-4996. Location: Milton/Salt Spring Valley, Calaveras County, CA
Times: 6-8 a.m. Course Set-Up
8 a.m. -1 p.m. Racing events
1  p.m. to 4  p.m., Course Cleanup
Course Description: A 21-mile loop of Calaveras County Roads starting and finishing in Milton, CA

For more information, Contact: Robert Leibold, Director of Operations, Velo Promo, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. (209) 533-4996 (FAX same) e-mail: velopro1@sonnet.com

April 14, 2012

Live Music Groove Union, Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill-209-286-1401. Swing, Sway, Dance the Night Away to the sweet sounds of Groove Union. The Historic Hotel Leger is located at 8304 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill. For more details please call 209-286-1401.

April 19, 2012

Classic Car Cruise Nights, Murphys-209-728-9971. Bring your classic car. free to all. Meet at Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main Street, downtown Murphys, from 6 to 9 p.m. Local DJ Decade Music will be playing. Food. Raffles. Info: Terri at 209-728-9971.

April 21, 2012

Mr. Frog's Wild Ride, Murphys - MrFrogsWildRide.org. 50K and 100K Bicycle Ride. Bicycle through the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County. Post Race BBQ, SAG Support, Rest Stops, Live Music, Local Wines and free Massage.  MrFrogsWildRidge.org for more information and/or to register.

Air Faire Fly-In & Open House, Calaveras Airport, San Andreas, 209-736-2501
Location: & Open House, Calaveras Airport, San Andreas, 209-736-2501 Description: Come early and stay late at the Carol Kennedy Airport. Admission is free. Take a scenic airplane ride for only $5 for kids up to 18, and $10 for adults. Classic aircrafts and cars will be on display, along with live music, breakfast and lunch are available, including Bratwurst and BBQ tri-tip. Call:  Kathy at 209-736-2501 or kz@mlode.com.

April 27, 2012

Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387. At Petroplyphe Gallery from 9am-4p.m. A three day workshop with Dale Laitinen. Artists of all levels who have some experience with drawing and painting and some acquaintance with watercolor are welcome. Lectures and demonstrations will start participants on the path to finding their own visual language.  gallerypetroglyphe.com

April 28, 2012

Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387. At Petroplyphe Gallery from 9am-4p.m. A three day workshop with Dale Laitinen. Artists of all levels who have some experience with drawing and painting and some acquaintance with watercolor are welcome. Lectures and demonstrations will start participants on the path to finding their own visual language.  gallerypetroglyphe.com

April 29, 2012

Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387. At Petroplyphe Gallery from 9am-4p.m. A three day workshop with Dale Laitinen. Artists of all levels who have some experience with drawing and painting and some acquaintance with watercolor are welcome. Lectures and demonstrations will start participants on the path to finding their own visual language.  gallerypetroglyphe.com

16th Iron Angels Mtn. Bike Race, Angels Camp - 2099-533-4996. Location: Trails and roadways at and adjacent to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, south of Angels Ca

Course: A 6-mile loop of dirt trails with a start and finish on old railroad grade dirt. Several creek crossings some long climbs and fast descents.

For more information, Contact: Robert A. Leibold, Velo Promo, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372 (209) 533-4996
Email: velopro1@sonnet.com

May 5, 2012

Antique Car Rally, Angels Camp - 209-736-2963. 9am-4 p.m. at the Angels Camp Museum. More than 50 Antique and Classic Cars. With a Parade of cars through Historic Downtown at 10 a.m. Call

May 17, 2012

Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee, Angels Camp - 209-736-2561. Frog Jumps, Kids Parade,Carnival, Rodeo, Destruction Derby, Livestock Exhibits, Musical Entertainment, Country Crafts, Food Vendors, (so many your tummy will ache!!) Profession and Amateur Art Exhibits and lots of good old fashioned fun.   frogtown.org.

Classic Car Cruise Night Murphys-209-728-9971. Bring your classic car. free to all. Meet at Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main Street, downtown Murphys, from 6 to 9p.m. Local DJ, Decade Music. Food. Raffles. For more information contact Terry at 209-728-9971.

May 18, 2012

Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee, Angels Camp - 209-736-2561. Frog Jumps, Kids Parade, Carnival, Rodeo, Destruction Derby, Livestock Exhibits, Musical Entertainment, Country Crafts, Food Vendors, (so many your tummy will ache!!) Profession and Amateur Art Exhibits and lots of good old fashioned fun.   frogtown.org.

May 19, 2012

Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee, Angels Camp - 209-736-2561. Frog Jumps, Kids Parade, Carnival, Rodeo, Destruction Derby, Livestock Exhibits, Musical Entertainment, Country Crafts, Food Vendors, (so many your tummy will ache!!) Profession and Amateur Art Exhibits and lots of good old fashioned fun.   frogtown.org.

May 20, 2012

Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee, Angels Camp - 209-736-2561. Frog Jumps, Kids Parade, Carnival, Rodeo, Destruction Derby, Livestock Exhibits, Musical Entertainment, Country Crafts, Food Vendors, (so many your tummy will ache!!) Profession and Amateur Art Exhibits and lots of good old fashioned fun.   frogtown.org.

May 26, 2012

Peddler's Faire, Arnold. 70 Booths of antiques, collectibles, gourmet foods, new and used merchandise for sale. Pancake breakfast daily from 7:30-11 a.m.

May 27, 2012

Peddler's Faire, Arnold. 70 Booths of antiques, collectibles, gourmet foods, new and used merchandise for sale. Pancake breakfast daily from 7:30-11 a.m.

June 3, 2012

Kites Over Calaveras, San Andreas, 209-754-0127. There's something for everyone at the 9th Annual Kites Over Calaveras. This event begins at 11a.m. to  5 p.m. at the San Andreas Community Ball Park on Mountain Ranch Road. sanandreasmerchants.com or call 209-754-0127.

June 13, 2012

Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys-209-728-9971. Bring your classic car. free to all. Meet at Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main Street, downtown Murphys from 6 to 9 p.m. Food. Raffles. Local DJ Decade Music. Info: Terry at 209-728-9971.

June 16, 2012

Classic Car Show, Murphys-Angels Lions, Murphys-209-728-9971. The Murphys-Angels Lions Club present their 5th Annual Classic Car Show, No More Speed Bumps. Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers Street, Murphys, CA Pre-registration $20, after June 2, $25. Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, DJ Music, Vendors, BBQ Tri-Tip & Bratwurst Sandwiches, Cold Beer, Wine, and snow cones. Call Terry at 209-728-9971 or terry.makemyday@yahoo.com. 

June 23, 2012

Passport Weekend, Calaveras Wine Alliance, Murphys-209-728-9467. More details to come. Please contact Calaveras Wine Alliance at 209-728-9467, calaveraswines.org or email at cwa@goldrush.com.

June 30, 2012

Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival, Arnold. 65 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment, swing and country music, jugglers, face painting. Daily Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Annual Ebbetts Pass Independence Day Parade at
10am on Saturday.

July 1, 2012

Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival, Arnold. 65 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment, swing and country music, jugglers, face painting. Daily Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Annual Ebbetts Pass Independence Day Parade at
10am on Saturday.

July 4, 2012

An Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration, Angels Camp- 209-736-2963. Downtown Angels Camp 1 p.m.-6p.m. free admission. An old-fashioned celebration with family games and competitions, music, food, home-made ice cream and more. Fun for the entire family!

July 21, 2012

San Andreas Rumble, Classic Car Festival, San Andreas, 209-754-0127. The San Andreas Merchants Association presents the San Andreas Rumble- Classic Car Festival and Swap Meet, Saturday July 21, 2012, at the Calaveras Government Center on Mountain Ranch Road. The event is free to the public. The day will be filled with great cars to enjoy. Call:  (209) 754-0127.

August 11, 2012

Hoedown for Habitat for Humanity, Murphys-209-754-5331. Get your dancing feet ready, your best jeans and cowboy hats on and come on down to the Hoedown for Habitat. A BBQ dinner-dance will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the park for adults, $7to $10 for children. Murphys Park. Call 209-754-5331

August 18, 2012

Family Day, Calaveras Big Trees State Park -209-795-2334. More information to come or call

August 25, 2012

Annual Day in the Park, Mountain Ranch - 209-754-4013. A family day of fun for everyone.! Located on Mountain Ranch Rd. at Whiskey Slide Rd. 12:00 noon continues into early evening. Car Show, Live music, dancing, games, water slide for the kiddies, Craft show, and at 4:00  p.m., beef in the barrel for sale at $10.00 per person. Call

August 31, 2012

Annual Snyder's Valley Springs Pow Wow - 209-772-9977. Mountain Men demonstrations, Native American Dancing, Radio controlled airplanes, Early day gas engines, jewelry, crafts, gem and mineral vendors, music, food, beverages. Camping available($10 dry camping). Fun for the entire family...and best of all it's free!  valleyspringspowwow.com

September 1, 2012

Logging Jamboree, Arnold. More information to come!

Annual Snyder's Valley Springs Pow Wow - 209-772-9977. Mountain Men demonstrations, Native American Dancing, Radio controlled airplanes, Early day gas engines, jewelry, crafts, gem and mineral vendors, music, food, beverages. Camping available($10 dry camping). Fun for the entire family...and best of all it's free!  valleyspringspowwow.com

Annual Cedar Center Arts and Crafts Festival, Arnold. 60 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing music, jugglers, face painting. Pancake breakfast daily from 7:30-11 a.m.

September 2, 2012

Annual Snyder's Valley Springs Pow Wow - 209-772-9977. Mountain Men demonstrations,Native American Dancing,Radio controlled airplanes,Early day gas engines, jewelry, crafts, gem and mineral vendors, music, food, beverages. Camping available($10 dry camping). Fun for the entire family...and best of all it's free!  valleyspringspowwow.com

Annual Cedar Center Arts and Crafts Festival, Arnold. 60 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing music, jugglers, face painting. Pancake breakfast daily from 7:30-11 a.m.

September 3, 2012

Annual Snyder's Valley Springs Pow Wow - 209-772-9977. Mountain Men demonstrations, Native American Dancing, Radio controlled airplanes, Early day gas engines, jewelry, crafts, gem and mineral vendors, music, food, beverages. Camping available($10 dry camping). Fun for the entire family...and best of all it's free!  valleyspringspowwow.com

September 15, 2012

A Taste of Calaveras, Angels Camp, 209-754-0127. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon browsing and freely tasting from our Calaveras Wineries and gourmet foods from Calaveras restauranteurs. 11 a.m. to  3 p.m. on Dove Hill, 3874 Hwy 49 in Angels Camp. Receive a commemorative wine glass and food tray with entry ticket. $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For more information call Donna at 209-754-0127 or email donna@schantzads.com. Presented by the Angels Camp Business Association.

September 29, 2012

The Centennial Celebration of Angels Camp - 209-736-2963. 10am-6p.m. Downtown Angels Camp. The main and final celebration of the Centennial Celebration. Food, games, musical concerts and much more! Call

October 6, 2012

Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, Murphys, 209-728-9467. Celebrate the 19th anniversary of the Calaveras Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, from 9:30 a.m. to  5  p.m. in the historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, hosted by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. Admission: Free. calaverasgrapestomp.com or call 209-754-0127 or 209-728-9467.

October 19, 2012

Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire, Murphys.

October 20, 2012

Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire, Murphys.

October 21, 2012

Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire, Murphys.

December 7, 2012

Murphys Open House. 5-8p.m. Murphys celebrates the holiday season with a community Open House. Admission is free. Peruse Murphys' wonderful shops and restaurants, admire the community tree, and experience an old-time community holiday spirit. Musicians and carolers fill the streets with holiday cheer. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at around 6:00 p.m.. Bring your camera for photos with Santa or have a professional photo taken ($8). murphys.com.