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An exotic sight, unequaled experience, and the adventure of a lifetime! (See our calendar for Dec. 2 2016 for 2 Day Getaway)

To forty-niners and those on the trek for riches, no expression characterized the California Gold Rush more than the words “seeing the elephant.” Those traveling West announced they were “going to see the elephant.” Those turning back claimed they had seen the “elephant’s tracks” or the “elephant’s tail,” and confessed they’d seen more than enough of the animal. For Gold Rushers, the elephant symbolized the high cost of their endeavor — the myriad possibilities on the journey — and, an exotic sight, unequaled experience, and the adventure of a lifetime.*

Visit ARK 2000, in the California Gold Rush town of San Andreas, where “seeing the elephant” is once again. . . an exotic sight, unequaled experience and the adventure of a lifetime!

Understanding Elephants: Our “Seeing the Elephant” getaways are designed to provide a better understanding of elephants as individuals and their needs in captivity. Participants spend the day with PAWS president and co-founder, Ed Stewart, and ARK 2000 Sanctuary manager and senior elephant keeper Brian Busta, and the PAWS elephants, observing the individual personalities and learning about the differences between African and Asian elephants, socialization of unrelated animals and the special handling that is required for bull elephants like Nicholas. Demonstrations on foot care and positive reinforcement training to deal with medical problems, and long hikes to the elephants’ habitats are included in this diverse, educational program.

Elephants in captivity have suffered greatly and need specialized care. The unique elephants who share our lives are representative of all captive elephants. We hope to provide an experience that will enlighten our visitors to the problems inherent in keeping these highly social animals in captive situations and the understanding and care which is necessary to meet each individual elephant’s special needs. At the end of the day participants will truly have “Seen the Elephant.”

“Seeing the Elephant”
2-Day Weekend Getaway

Your Schedule:

• Arrival in San Andreas, California, on Friday.
• Spend Friday and Saturday nights at a lovely bed & breakfast in this historic Gold Rush town.
• Awake each morning to a scrumptious, homemade breakfast.
• SATURDAY features an educational, fun-filled, daylong visit with PAWS’ elephants — Mara, Nicholas, Gypsy, Lulu, Prince, Toka, Thika and Maggie at ARK 2000.
• You’ll receive an “insider’s” tour of the elephant habitat and spend the day with PAWS president, and co-founder, Ed Stewart, and ARK 2000 Sanctuary manager, and senior elephant keeper, Brian Busta.
• A vegetarian (please specify if you would like vegan) picnic lunch will be served.
• On your own for dinner Friday and Saturday.
• SUNDAY features a special extended visit with the lions, tigers, leopard and bears at ARK 2000. Receive an “insider’s” tour of the habitats.

Donation price for this unique experience: $800 per person
($1,300 for 2 people sharing a room)

“Seeing the Elephant”
Saturday, 1-Day Getaway

Your schedule:
• Arrival in San Andreas, California, by 9 a.m.
• Take part in an educational, fun-filled, day visit with PAWS’ elephants — Mara, Nicholas, Gypsy, Lulu, Prince, Toka, Thika and Maggie at ARK 2000. You’ll explore elephant habitat and spend the day with the PAWS president, and co-founder, Ed Stewart, and ARK 2000 sanctuary manager, and senior elephant keeper, Brian Busta.
• A vegetarian (please specify if you would like vegan) picnic lunch will be served.

Donation price for this unique experience: $250 per person

RESERVATIONS

To make your pre-paid reservation for the 1- or 2-day getaway, contact Kim Gardner (916) 488-3991 or kgardner@pawsweb.org

Click here to view printable “Seeing the Elephant” getaway information.

Seminar – “Native Plants of the Sierra Nevada” – presented by Nancy Muleady Mecham, Ph.D.

From the Foothills to the High Sierra, plant communities are defined by their environment. Come explore the notion of plants and trees and learn about select members from these communities.

Doc Nancy is a retired career National Park Ranger and is currently a Biology Professor and conducts research on Giant Sequoias.

All Seminars will be held in the Ralston classroom located in the Education Building at Calaveras Big Trees State Park from 10:00 am-12 noon.  There is a day-use fee to enter the Park.  The seminars are free and open to the public.  Pack a lunch, bring the family and plan on spending the day among the Giant Sequoias.  For more information call Calaveras Big Trees Association at (209)795-1196 or visit our website at www.bigtrees.org.

The Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday May 27 from 10AM – 1PM.  Plant sale this month from 10am -12pm. The Demonstration Garden is located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.

Our discussion topic concerns drought in this current weather pattern of frequent showers that are continuing through the spring.  What does it mean to lift the drought proclamation?  Do we still have a responsibility to conserve water?

PLANT SALE NOTE:  Find a diverse selection of hardy and heirloom vegetables.

Find answers to your home gardening questions, including plant and pest problems.  When the garden is not open, home gardening assistance is offered by Master Gardeners through the help line at: 209-754-2880.  The public may leave a message regarding a problem and a Master Gardener will return the call.

The Demonstration Garden is a project of the Calaveras County Master Gardeners whose primary goal is to educate the public about home gardening.  Proceeds from plant sales support the Master Gardener’s education programs and maintenance of the Demonstration Garden. For additional details contact the UC Cooperative Extension office at (209) 754-6477 or visit the UC Cooperative Extension website: http://cecentralsierra.ucanr.edu/

CHAINS REQUIRED. $15/TICKET – BUY NOW

Doors open at 5:30. Music starts at 7pm.

Dig horn-based music? Like to dance? Or do you just enjoy singing along with your favorite tunes? Then Chains Required is just what you need! We’re a 10-piece rhythm & blues band based in Sonora, California and our goal is to provide a soul-stirring musical experience.

Formed in 2007 by trombonist George Greenfield and friends, Chains Required is composed of top-tier local musicians who really enjoy entertaining with tunes spanning from the 60s to present. Central to the band is a four-piece horn section with journeyman players, backed by a sizzling-hot rhythm section to lay down the beat. In front are two singers guaranteed to knock your socks off. Perhaps that’s why theSierra Lodestar named us “Best Local Band” for Tuolumne County (2010 and 2012).

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Come to Ironstone Vineyards for a Silent Movie Production of Alice in Wonderland (1915).  We’ll have Organist Dave Moreno playing the Alhambra Pipe Organ. Buffet dinner, popcorn during the movie, and wine available for purchase. Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm, movie at 7:30pm. Tickets are selling quickly, so call today to reserve a seat!

Silent Movie – Alice in Wonderland

Venue:                 Alhambra Music Room

Contact:               Reservations

Phone:                 (209) 728-1251

Email:                    info@ironstonevineyards.com

Buy tickets here

RATED – PG
Directed by Hugo Francisco Martinez
May 26 – June 25. 2pm Matinees on May 27, 28, June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25.
Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer. Their relationship as teacher and student blossoms, ultimately giving Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she so craves. The play became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

“A marvelous play, painfully funny and passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy tale with a quizzical, half happy ending.” -London Times

May 27th – DJ Outlaw

Entertainment Schedule
All shows start at 9pm in the Saloon unless otherwise noted

Sunday May 28th – Backyard Blues and Barbeque noon-4
Ranell Carpenter Band/Cajun Style BBQ

Friday June 5th – Comedy Night hosted by Diego Curiel

NO COVER CHARGE!

Come down to the Hotel Léger Restaurant & Saloon on Sunday, May 28th for the Memorial Day Kick-Off of our Backyard Blues & BBQ series! We have awesome housemade BBQ, sides, and desserts, tasty drinks at our full bar, and live blues music! Joining us this week are Ranell Carpenter Band!
Entry fee is $5 and includes pool access and two complimentary raffle tickets. We’ve got awesome prizes including a hotel/restaurant gift card and a massage from Lila Moran! Check out the band at http://ranellcarpenter.com/

Buy tickets here

RATED – PG

Directed by Hugo Francisco Martinez May 26 – June 25.

2pm Matinees on May 27, 28, June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25.
Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer. Their relationship as teacher and student blossoms, ultimately giving Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she so craves. The play became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

“A marvelous play, painfully funny and passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy tale with a quizzical, half happy ending.” -London Times