California Hiking and Biking

Angels Camp to San Andreas Bike Ride

Arnold Rim Trail

Bear Valley Adventure Company

Glory Hole Recreation Area

Lake Camanche

Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail

Mountain Pedaler

Murphys Winery Bike Tour

Natural Bridges Hike

New Hogan Lake – US Army Corps of Engineers

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Length: 16 miles Surface: Asphalt Climbing: Approximately 600 feet, return is 1600 feet Road or Mountain Bike Start: Go 10 miles down Dogtown Road to Fricot City Road. Go about 200 yards to Calaveritas Road. Turn left and go about 6 miles to San Andreas. Turn left onto Mountain Ranch Road to downtown to San [...]

Trailhead at White Pines near Arnold. Hike It. Bike It. Ride It. See the Top of the World!

Flatwater kayak and mountain bike rentals, lessons and sales, fishing supplies and bait, gas, mini mart, maps and information.

Length: Road Bike – 8 miles of low traffic roads Mountain Bike – 18 miles of single track, 4 connecting loops: Carson, Frontier, Buckbrush and Angels Arm Surface: Road bike – smooth asphalt Mountain bike – all dirt Climbing: Lowest to highest, about 340 feet Start: Road bike – Glory Hole Sporting Goods Market Mountain [...]

209-763-5121 11700 Wade Ln. Burson 95225 camancherecreation.com Overnight accommodations feature lakeside camping, RV sites and furnished cottage and motel units. Excellent Bass and Trout fishing provide year-round fishing access. Water sports available at Lake Camanche include water-skiing, personal watercraft, and wakeboarding.

The MCCT is a non-motorized & multi-use trail bisecting California, roughly following the Mokelumne River from the river’s headwaters at the Sierra Crest down to the river’s mouth near Martinez on the Carquinez Strait. The trail is split up into five segments spread over six state counties.

Full range of bicycles, clothing and accessories as well as custom-made bikes. Excellent sales and repair shop staff. Stop by and we’ll fit you with the perfect bike. Local trail maps and rides available…

Length: ¼ to 14 miles Surface: Asphalt Climbing: Zero to 800 feet Start: Murphys Park Head West on Algiers to Main Street. Be sure to stop by Malvadino and Zucca Mountain Tasting rooms. Take a left onto Main Street and head over to Black Sheep Winery. From there, go back South on Main and hit [...]

This beautiful two-mile round trip hike will lead you to spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek. Getting There: Highway 4 to Parrots Ferry Road. Go about 4 miles and park at the marked trail head.

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 30 miles east of Stockton, is the perfect place for camping, water sports, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Make reservations through www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777

February 2012 »

Copper Art Club, Copperopolis Town Square - 209-785-2050
Description: Town Hall Arts. Art Class from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Watch your watercolors melt down the page on this unusual surface. If you haven't tried Yupo paper, here's you chance! $15 for club members ($20 non-members). Call to register or for more information.

Farmers Market, Douglas Flat - 209-728-9112
Description: At Murphys Outer Aisle Foods and Goods, Hwy 4 from Noon to 6pm Thursdays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Call for more information.

Melodrama Performance, Valley Springs - 209-772-1000
Description: Opening night."Big Boy In A Big Mess" or "Sister Mary Get Your Gun". Veteran's Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm. Tickets are $10/person (buy 2, get the 3rd free) and can be purchased at Health Habit in The Terrace Plaza and Hwy. 26 in Valley Springs. Call for more information.
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
Description: Friday and Saturday nights, the garden will be open from 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Pick your favorite seat and enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Recently added firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Location: Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700 Description: Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond every Friday from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there's room to dance. Call for more information.

Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Description: 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more. Free.
Writing workshops, San Andreas -209-754-0577
Description: 9 AM to 4:30pm at the Calaveras County Arts Council Manzanita Writers Press Presents Two Writing Workshops by Authors Antoinette May and Linda Abbott Trapp. Call for more information or Email: mrosemanza@jps.net
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
Description: Friday and Saturday nights, the garden will be open from 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Pick your favorite seat and enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Recently added firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Open Garden Day at the County Government Center, San Andreas, CA 209-754-6477
Location: the County Government Center, San Andreas, CA 209-754-6477 Description: The Calaveras Master Gardeners are hosting an Open Garden Day featuring information on Bare Root Planting and Herb Gardening. The event starts at 10am and goes until 2pm. Call Novella Springer at 209-754-6477 for more information.
Live Music by "Plan B" at Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill- 209-286-1401
Location: Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill- 209-286-1401 Description: Fun, fun, fun on the west side! Plan B is performing at the Hotel Leger on Main Street in HIstoric Mokelumne Hotel from 8pm to midnight. For more information please call 209-286-1401.
Melodrama Performance, Valley Springs - 209-772-1000
Description: Matinee Performance. "Big Boy In A Big Mess" or "Sister Mary Get Your Gun". Veteran's Memorial Hall. Doors open at 1pm, show at 2pm. Tickets are $10/person (buy 2, get the 3rd free) and can be purchased at Health Habit in The Terrace Plaza and Hwy. 26 in Valley Springs. Call for more information.
"Plan B" live at The Hotel Ledger, Mokelumne Hill
Location: The Hotel Ledger, Mokelumne Hill - 209- Description: Voted Calaveras County favorite band for 2012. 8pm till 12am.
Farmers Market, Douglas Flat - 209-728-9112
Description: At Murphys Outer Aisle Foods and Goods, Hwy 4 from Noon to 6pm Thursdays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Call for more information.

Mimi Blais - Queen of Ragtime, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774
Description: 3pm 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. Call or vist calaverasarts.org for tickets and more information.
Cooking Lessons, Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251 ext.11
Description: Learn to make sushi rolls like a pro! Make your own sushi rice, many of the traditional fillings, wasabi and pickled ginger. Receive a bamboo mat to take home with you to try your new skill. $75 per person. Class is in session at 11:30am. Seats are very limited. Reservations required. Call to reserve or for more information.

Winemaker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Location: Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Description: Every Tuesday night you can expect free live music on the patio from 5:30-8:00, delicious dinner menu, and a featured 4 course wine pairing menu option. Celebrate Local Vineyards. Call for reservations and more information.
Dinner and a Movie, Jackson Rancheria Casino - 209-800-822-9466
Description: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. In the Grand Oak Ballroom at 6:15 p.m. Two ticket options available. To purchase, call 800-822-WINN (9466) and ask for package BREAKFAST or visit JacksonCasino.com.

Copper Art Club, Copperopolis Town Square - 209-785-2050
Description: Art Class at Town Hall Arts 9:30 am to 12:30 pm . Plein Air Comes Inside with Michael Severin
Not comfortable with Plein Air? This class is for you! Michael will demonstrate how to take color notes on the scene, and then return to the studio and work inside from those notes and photos. Call for supply list, registration or more information. No cost to Copper Art Club members, $5 nonmembers

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Events on February 22, 2012
Copper Art Club, Copperopolis Town Square - 209-785-2050
Description: Town Hall Arts. Art Class from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Watch your watercolors melt down the page on this unusual surface. If you haven't tried Yupo paper, here's you chance! $15 for club members ($20 non-members). Call to register or for more information.

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Events on February 23, 2012
Farmers Market, Douglas Flat - 209-728-9112
Description: At Murphys Outer Aisle Foods and Goods, Hwy 4 from Noon to 6pm Thursdays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Call for more information.

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Events on February 24, 2012
Melodrama Performance, Valley Springs - 209-772-1000
Description: Opening night."Big Boy In A Big Mess" or "Sister Mary Get Your Gun". Veteran's Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm. Tickets are $10/person (buy 2, get the 3rd free) and can be purchased at Health Habit in The Terrace Plaza and Hwy. 26 in Valley Springs. Call for more information.
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
Description: Friday and Saturday nights, the garden will be open from 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Pick your favorite seat and enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Recently added firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Location: Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700 Description: Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond every Friday from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there's room to dance. Call for more information.

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Events on February 25, 2012
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
Description: 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more. Free.
Writing workshops, San Andreas -209-754-0577
Description: 9 AM to 4:30pm at the Calaveras County Arts Council Manzanita Writers Press Presents Two Writing Workshops by Authors Antoinette May and Linda Abbott Trapp. Call for more information or Email: mrosemanza@jps.net
Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
Description: Friday and Saturday nights, the garden will be open from 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Pick your favorite seat and enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Recently added firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.
Open Garden Day at the County Government Center, San Andreas, CA 209-754-6477
Location: the County Government Center, San Andreas, CA 209-754-6477 Description: The Calaveras Master Gardeners are hosting an Open Garden Day featuring information on Bare Root Planting and Herb Gardening. The event starts at 10am and goes until 2pm. Call Novella Springer at 209-754-6477 for more information.
Live Music by "Plan B" at Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill- 209-286-1401
Location: Hotel Leger, Mokelumne Hill- 209-286-1401 Description: Fun, fun, fun on the west side! Plan B is performing at the Hotel Leger on Main Street in HIstoric Mokelumne Hotel from 8pm to midnight. For more information please call 209-286-1401.
Melodrama Performance, Valley Springs - 209-772-1000
Description: Matinee Performance. "Big Boy In A Big Mess" or "Sister Mary Get Your Gun". Veteran's Memorial Hall. Doors open at 1pm, show at 2pm. Tickets are $10/person (buy 2, get the 3rd free) and can be purchased at Health Habit in The Terrace Plaza and Hwy. 26 in Valley Springs. Call for more information.
"Plan B" live at The Hotel Ledger, Mokelumne Hill
Location: The Hotel Ledger, Mokelumne Hill - 209- Description: Voted Calaveras County favorite band for 2012. 8pm till 12am.
Farmers Market, Douglas Flat - 209-728-9112
Description: At Murphys Outer Aisle Foods and Goods, Hwy 4 from Noon to 6pm Thursdays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Call for more information.

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Events on February 26, 2012
Mimi Blais - Queen of Ragtime, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774
Description: 3pm 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. Call or vist calaverasarts.org for tickets and more information.
Cooking Lessons, Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251 ext.11
Description: Learn to make sushi rolls like a pro! Make your own sushi rice, many of the traditional fillings, wasabi and pickled ginger. Receive a bamboo mat to take home with you to try your new skill. $75 per person. Class is in session at 11:30am. Seats are very limited. Reservations required. Call to reserve or for more information.

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Events on February 28, 2012
Winemaker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
Location: Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Description: Every Tuesday night you can expect free live music on the patio from 5:30-8:00, delicious dinner menu, and a featured 4 course wine pairing menu option. Celebrate Local Vineyards. Call for reservations and more information.
Dinner and a Movie, Jackson Rancheria Casino - 209-800-822-9466
Description: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. In the Grand Oak Ballroom at 6:15 p.m. Two ticket options available. To purchase, call 800-822-WINN (9466) and ask for package BREAKFAST or visit JacksonCasino.com.

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Events on February 29, 2012
Copper Art Club, Copperopolis Town Square - 209-785-2050
Description: Art Class at Town Hall Arts 9:30 am to 12:30 pm . Plein Air Comes Inside with Michael Severin
Not comfortable with Plein Air? This class is for you! Michael will demonstrate how to take color notes on the scene, and then return to the studio and work inside from those notes and photos. Call for supply list, registration or more information. No cost to Copper Art Club members, $5 nonmembers