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17	18	19	20 Events on June 20, 2013 Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys 209-728-9971 6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.	21 Events on June 21, 2013 Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999 Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden. Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155 At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information. Passport Wine Weekend - 866-806-9463 Multiple day event. The event kicks off on Friday night with “Taste the World of Calaveras,” held in Murphys Park. Participants must be 21 years or older. Designated drivers passes $15 for the weekend & will be provided non-alcoholic beverages in addition to any food. Calaveras County wineries showcase their unique personalities and award winning wines. Participants are issued a commemorative glass and “Passport” that is stamped at each of the wineries visited on Saturday and Sunday, and if completed, entered in drawings for some outstanding prizes. Call for more information. Tickets can be purchased online at http://calaveraspassport.eventbrite.com/ Speak Your Mind Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information. Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422 "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org Stand Up Comedy, Copperopolis - 209-785-4646 At the Sports Pub in Copperopolis Micki and Larry's Sports Pub will be hosting stand up comedians Loranzo Thornton, Cory Robinson and Willie Mack with special guest and local comedian Julia Fretwell at 8:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of laughter and fun. No cover charge. Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333 5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, featured winery is Ironstone Vineyards, music by Rick Moore, and a craft fair. Sponsored by AAA Call for more information. Golf Tournament, Arnold - 209-795-8999 At Sequoia Woods Country Club. Tee off time 1pm. Call for more information. Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918 Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations. Farmers Market, Murphys - 209-728-9911 /p> Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700 Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information. Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107 Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.	22 Events on June 22, 2013 Russ Faught Memorial Lokanee Derby - New Melones Reservoir - 209-745-4246 Pick up entry form at Glory Hole Sports. Fishing starts at 5:30am. Must be registerd by June 22, late entries will be charged additional $10. Call for more information. Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Live Jazz, Murphys -209-768-7262 At Brice Station Vineyards. Passport weekend. With Z-Man and Friends. 2pm. Bring a picnic and a chair. No outside alcoholic beverages. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information. Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999 Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden. Song of the Sierras, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Through stories and song we explore the call of the Sierra Nevadas: the incredible beauty and amazing history of a place we return to year after year. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. “In Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209-984-0352 Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209- Featuring photographs of Railtown 1897’s buildings, trains, and other equipment. Opening reception and first glimpse of the completed show will be Saturday, June 22 at 11am. Show runs through Sunday, September 1. Call or visit http://railtown1897.org/whats-new for more information. Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840 Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm. Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information. Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422 "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072 Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups. Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634 The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops. Birds of New Melones Lake, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543 Discover birds significance while discussing how to identify species, flight patterns, habitats, calls and songs. Arts and crafts at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999 A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information. Art In The Garden, West Point - 209-293-4259 The Garden, West Point 9am-4pm. Art in The Garden Show and Sale. Featuring Art, Farmers Market, Community Events, Art Raffle. 2-10pm Concert featuring local musicians. 5-9pm burgers, beer and wine. Follow the signs to the Community Garden, 174 Spink Rd. Free admission. For more information, call 209-293-4259. Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918 Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations. Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222 At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Fabulous Off Brothers. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase. Art, Jazz and Wine on the Square - Copperopolis Town Square 10am-4pm. Local artists show and sale. Pro and amateur Food Art Competition. Music by Roger Garcia Trio and Jana & Friends. For information regarding the food art competion email: mail4jswig@yahoo.com or 209-743-0099. "Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251 Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen. Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget! Farmers Market, Arnold - 209-795-7898 Every Saturday through mid September from 10am-2pm at the Cedar Center. Drums Under the Sky, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381 7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Using the power of drums, movement, stories and songs, Mark Dyken and his brother, Bear, bring a sense of universal rhythm and harmony. For more than 20 years, they have performed with a family group, Clan Dyken. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Demonstration Garden, San Andreas - 209-754-6477 The Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open from 10AM–2PM. The focus will be bee keeping with a demonstration. Plants will be offered for sale from 10AM–12PM. The Demonstration Garden is located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. Flint Knapping Demonstration,Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381 10am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. The Mi-Wuk people expertly crafted arrowheads from obsidian that were both beautiful and deadly. Observe traditional practitioner Fred Velasquez as he demonstrates this ancient art. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.	23 Events on June 23, 2013 Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634 The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops. River Rafting Trip, Mokelumne River - 209-295-4900 A rare opportunity to experience this Wild and Scenic eligible river. $70/person. Professionally guided by O.A.R.S. Advance reservations required. "Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251 Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen. Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget! Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999 A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information.
24	25 Events on June 25, 2013 Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700 Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.	26 Events on June 26, 2013 Music in the Parks, Mountain Ranch - 209-754-1774 6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by B-Sides, sounds of the 60s Rock, at Mountain Ranch Community Park in Mountain Ranch. For more information, call 754-1774. Wine Social with Live Music, Murphys 209-768-7262 Calaveras Winegrape Alliance event. Anyone interested in wine and wine making is welcome. Bring a bottle of wine and hors d' oeuvre to share. Music starts at 5pm. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information. Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.	27 Events on June 27, 2013 Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.	28 Events on June 28, 2013 Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155 At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information. Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information. Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422 "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999 Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden. Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107 Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information. Comedy Night, Valley Springs - 209-772-1082 9pm at the La Contenta Event Center. Tickets $15 in advance. Limited tickets sold. Headliner, Ngaio Bealum. FOR MATURE audiences only. Doors open at 8pm. Seating first come first served. Call for more information. Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333 5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information. Come get twisted! Featured winery is Twisted Oak, music by Los Bongoleros Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700 Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information. Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918 Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.	29 Events on June 29, 2013 Outdoor safety, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543 Learn how to prepare before you go out and some hints to keep you safe in the outdoors. Presentation starts at 7pm. Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381 2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999 Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden. Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080 7:30pm Mumbo Gumbo. Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines! For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information. Keep on Singing, Lake Alpine -209-795-1381 7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Lake Alpine favorite Bill Roberson will delight you with entertaining music and interactive songs. Bring the family. Prepare to act silly and have fun. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422 "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072 Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups. Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840 Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm. Classic Car Show, Angels Camp - 209-728-9971 9am-3pm. Utica Park in Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Close to Shopping & Restaurants. Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. Music, Vendors, BBQ and beverages. Spectators Free. Call or email terry.makemyday@email.com for more details. Celtic Campfire, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381 7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Musicians from the group Sequoia will perform beautiful Irish tunes and fun sing-alongs that will put a smile on every face. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Indoor Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387 At Petroglyphe Gallery for all levels of artists. “Painting White Flowers in Watercolor”. 10am–4pm. $85. Registration is limited. Please visit http://www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/event/workshops for more info and to download the registration form. Fireworks over New Hogan Lake, Valley Springs - 209-772-1343 Find a parking spot prior to dusk. The best vantage point is on the water. Bring your boat and sit under the stars and watch the fireworks. Call park rangers for more information. Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222 At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Swing Gitane. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase. Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381 11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381. Barn Dance and BBQ, Angels Camp - 209-728-3230 At the Calaveras County Fairgrounds from 4-9pm. $30. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction, dessert auction, line dancing, music. Enter the horseshoe tournament. Dinner served at 6pm. Call for tickets, information and to register for the tournament. Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918 Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.	30 Events on June 30, 2013 Blazing BBQ & Fixings Cooking Class, Murphys - 209-728-1251 ext. 11 Join Chef Rob in Ironstone Vineyard's Gourmet Kitchen for a hands- on learning experience. Each creation you make is also paired with Ironstone’s Award Winning wine. $55 per person. 12pm–4pm. Call for reservations.

June 2013 »

Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys 209-728-9971
6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available
Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.

Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.
Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.
Passport Wine Weekend - 866-806-9463
Multiple day event. The event kicks off on Friday night with “Taste the World of Calaveras,” held in Murphys Park. Participants must be 21 years or older. Designated drivers passes $15 for the weekend & will be provided non-alcoholic beverages in addition to any food. Calaveras County wineries showcase their unique personalities and award winning wines. Participants are issued a commemorative glass and “Passport” that is stamped at each of the wineries visited on Saturday and Sunday, and if completed, entered in drawings for some outstanding prizes. Call for more information. Tickets can be purchased online at http://calaveraspassport.eventbrite.com/
Speak Your Mind
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
"Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org
Stand Up Comedy, Copperopolis - 209-785-4646
At the Sports Pub in Copperopolis Micki and Larry's Sports Pub will be hosting stand up comedians Loranzo Thornton, Cory Robinson and Willie Mack with special guest and local comedian Julia Fretwell at 8:30 pm.
Enjoy an evening of laughter and fun. No cover charge.
Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, featured winery is Ironstone Vineyards, music by Rick Moore, and a craft fair. Sponsored by AAA
Call for more information.
Golf Tournament, Arnold - 209-795-8999
At Sequoia Woods Country Club. Tee off time 1pm. Call for more information.
Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.
Farmers Market, Murphys - 209-728-9911
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Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.
Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

Russ Faught Memorial Lokanee Derby - New Melones Reservoir - 209-745-4246
Pick up entry form at Glory Hole Sports. Fishing starts at 5:30am. Must be registerd by June 22, late entries will be charged additional $10. Call for more information.
Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Live Jazz, Murphys -209-768-7262
At Brice Station Vineyards. Passport weekend. With Z-Man and Friends. 2pm. Bring a picnic and a chair. No outside alcoholic beverages. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.
Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.
Song of the Sierras, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Through stories and song we explore the call of the Sierra Nevadas: the incredible beauty and amazing history of a place we return to year after year. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
“In Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209-984-0352
Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209- Featuring photographs of Railtown 1897’s buildings, trains, and other equipment. Opening reception and first glimpse of the completed show will be Saturday, June 22 at 11am. Show runs through Sunday, September 1. Call or visit http://railtown1897.org/whats-new for more information.
Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
"Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634
The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops.
Birds of New Melones Lake, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
Discover birds significance while discussing how to identify species, flight patterns, habitats, calls and songs. Arts and crafts at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm.
Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999
A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information.
Art In The Garden, West Point - 209-293-4259
The Garden, West Point 9am-4pm. Art in The Garden Show and Sale. Featuring Art, Farmers Market, Community Events, Art Raffle. 2-10pm Concert featuring local musicians. 5-9pm burgers, beer and wine. Follow the signs to the Community Garden, 174 Spink Rd. Free admission. For more information, call 209-293-4259.
Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.
Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Fabulous Off Brothers. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.
Art, Jazz and Wine on the Square - Copperopolis Town Square
10am-4pm. Local artists show and sale. Pro and amateur Food Art Competition. Music by Roger Garcia Trio and Jana & Friends. For information regarding the food art competion email: mail4jswig@yahoo.com or 209-743-0099.
"Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251
Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen.
Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some
Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget!
Farmers Market, Arnold - 209-795-7898
Every Saturday through mid September from 10am-2pm at the Cedar Center.
Drums Under the Sky, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Using the power of drums, movement, stories and songs, Mark Dyken and his brother, Bear, bring a sense of universal rhythm and harmony. For more than 20 years, they have performed with a family group, Clan Dyken. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Demonstration Garden, San Andreas - 209-754-6477
The Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open from 10AM–2PM. The focus will be bee keeping with a demonstration. Plants will be offered for sale from 10AM–12PM. The Demonstration Garden is located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd.
Flint Knapping Demonstration,Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
10am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. The Mi-Wuk people expertly crafted arrowheads from obsidian that were both beautiful and deadly. Observe traditional practitioner Fred Velasquez as he demonstrates this ancient art. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634
The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops.
River Rafting Trip, Mokelumne River - 209-295-4900
A rare opportunity to experience this Wild and Scenic eligible river. $70/person. Professionally guided by O.A.R.S. Advance reservations required.
"Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251
Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen.
Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some
Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget!
Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999
A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information.

Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

Music in the Parks, Mountain Ranch - 209-754-1774
6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by B-Sides, sounds of the 60s Rock, at Mountain Ranch Community Park in Mountain Ranch. For more information, call 754-1774.
Wine Social with Live Music, Murphys 209-768-7262
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance event. Anyone interested in wine and wine making is welcome. Bring a bottle of wine and hors d' oeuvre to share. Music starts at 5pm. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.
Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
"Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org
Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.
Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.
Comedy Night, Valley Springs - 209-772-1082
9pm at the La Contenta Event Center. Tickets $15 in advance. Limited tickets sold. Headliner, Ngaio Bealum. FOR MATURE audiences only. Doors open at 8pm. Seating first come first served. Call for more information.
Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information. Come get twisted! Featured winery is Twisted Oak, music by Los Bongoleros
Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.
Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

Outdoor safety, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
Learn how to prepare before you go out and some hints to keep you safe in the outdoors. Presentation starts at 7pm.
Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.
Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
7:30pm Mumbo Gumbo. Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines! For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Keep on Singing, Lake Alpine -209-795-1381
7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Lake Alpine favorite Bill Roberson will delight you with entertaining music and interactive songs. Bring the family. Prepare to act silly and have fun. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
"Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.
Classic Car Show, Angels Camp - 209-728-9971
9am-3pm. Utica Park in Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Close to Shopping & Restaurants. Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. Music, Vendors, BBQ and beverages. Spectators Free. Call or email terry.makemyday@email.com for more details.
Celtic Campfire, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Musicians from the group Sequoia will perform beautiful Irish tunes and fun sing-alongs that will put a smile on every face. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Indoor Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387
At Petroglyphe Gallery for all levels of artists. “Painting White Flowers in Watercolor”. 10am–4pm. $85. Registration is limited. Please visit http://www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/event/workshops for more info and to download the registration form.
Fireworks over New Hogan Lake, Valley Springs - 209-772-1343
Find a parking spot prior to dusk. The best vantage point is on the water. Bring your boat and sit under the stars and watch the fireworks. Call park rangers for more information.
Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Swing Gitane. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.
Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.
Barn Dance and BBQ, Angels Camp - 209-728-3230
At the Calaveras County Fairgrounds from 4-9pm. $30. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction, dessert auction, line dancing, music. Enter the horseshoe tournament. Dinner served at 6pm. Call for tickets, information and to register for the tournament.
Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

Blazing BBQ & Fixings Cooking Class, Murphys - 209-728-1251 ext. 11
Join Chef Rob in Ironstone Vineyard's Gourmet Kitchen for a hands- on learning experience. Each creation you make is also paired with Ironstone’s Award Winning wine. $55 per person. 12pm–4pm. Call for reservations.

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