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JANUARY 2012
Take a Chance on Love Valentines Day Fundraiser for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras - Buy raffle tickets and a chance to win one of 4 great prize packages including a trip for 4 to Cabo San Lucas, Diamond Earrings, 4 Nights in Yosemite or 20 Rounds of Golf. The drawing will be held at 4 pm at the Jackson Hospice Thrift Store and you need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are available locally at the Murphys Historic Hotel or visit www.hospiceofamador.org/images/PDFs/valenties_raffle_poster_2012.pdf for more information.
January 26, 2012 - The Bee Eaters Album Release Party at the Black Bart Theater - The trio will perform music from their new album, featuring six-time Grand National fiddle champions Tristan Clarridge (cellist with Crooked Still), Tashina Clarridge (Mark O'Connor, Tony Trischka), hammer dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman. Concert begins at 7:30 pm. For tickets and info call Maria (209) 642-0133 or 24/7 Ticket Hotline: 800/838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Learn more about the Bee Eaters at www.beeeaters.com.
January 27, 2012 - "The Power of Two" Screening at Ironstone Vineyards - 6:30pm - The story of twin sisters who suffer from cystic fibrosis whose lives are saved by lung transplants. By Academy Award-nominated producer, Marc Smolowitz. Followed by a dessert reception and panel discussion. Tickets $20. Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
January 29, 2012 - Cooking Classes at Ironstone - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
January 28. 2011 - All You Can Eat Cioppino at the Murphys Historic Hotel - Unlimited Cioppino and Brian is almost daring people to try to eat more than 2 bowls! Can you do it? Green Salad, Garlic Bread and Hot, Fresh, Steamy, Tomato-y, Cioppino! For more information call Brian at 209.728.3444.
FEBRUARY 2012
Take a Chance on Love Valentines Day Fundraiser for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras - Buy raffle tickets and a chance to win one of 4 great prize packages including a trip for 4 to Cabo San Lucas, Diamond Earrings, 4 Nights in Yosemite or 20 Rounds of Golf. The drawing will be held at 4 pm at the Jackson Hospice Thrift Store and you need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are available locally at the Murphys Historic Hotel or visit www.hospiceofamador.org/images/PDFs/valenties_raffle_poster_2012.pdf for more information.
February 5, 2012 - Murphys Historic Hotel Annual Chili Cook-Off - Get out those chili recipes. It's that time of year again.We need cookers and tasters for our Annual Superbowl Sunday Chili-Cook-off. Cooking starts 10am. Tasting starts 2pm at the Historic Murphys Hotel: 209-728-3444
February 5, 2012 - Superbowl Sunday Chili Cookoff at the Murphys Historic Hotel - Call 209-728-3444 for more information.
February 10, 2012 - Girls Night Out at Ironstone - Shop for a good cause from 5:30 to 9 pm 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, visit www.facebook.com/thesalonangelscamp. Admission: $10 per person.
February 11, 2012 - DJ by Exclusive Audio at Cactus Jack's Dawghouse - Lots of music and Dancing!! bring your boogie shoes and dance the night away!! 15 main street, 209-559-4105
February 11, 2012 - 10th Annual Love the Forest Concert - The 10th Annual Love the Forest Valentine's Concert benefits the local non-profit group Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch. You can check them out on Facebook or at www.forestwatchers.org. Tickets are available at the locations listed below. Love the Forest is always a memorable evening of fun with a drawing and great live music for all ages, this year featuring the Tour Guides and Special guests Cantamos. The music starts at 7 pm at the Black Bart Playhouse. Tickets are available locally at Sustenance Books, SNAC & Murphys Music Company. Visit www.tourguidesmusic.com for more information.
February 11, 2012 - A HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - Chocolate lovers will revel in sampling a myriad of chocolate delights. 2 to 5 pm at the First Congregational Church of Murphys on the corner of Church and Algiers. t. One block up Algiers from Murphys Hotel. Admission $10 - All the chocolate you can eat! Proceeds to support the missions of FCCM Women's Fellowship, including Heifer International, Global Missions, Habitat for Humanity, Resource Connection for Calaveras County, Women's Crisis Center, Santa's Express and Harmony Ranch. Come tantalize your taste buds and vote for your favorite chocolate delight. For tickets or more information call Marilyn Baisel (209)728-8098 or Connie Cook (209)728-3306.
February 12, 2012 - Cooking Classes at Ironstone - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
February 18, 2012 - California Forever Gala Film Premiere at Big Trees State Park - 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. Call 209-795-3840 for more information.
February 18, 2012 - Live Music by PLAN B at Cactus Jack's Dawghouse - Plan B will be playing We will also have BBQ that day ready to serve!! 15 main street, 209-559-4105
February 18-19, 2012 - President's Wine Weekend - Fine food, wine, music and more...The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents the 16th annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend at all 23 CWA wineries from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend festivities include All-American fare, new releases, barrel tastings, food and wine pairings, and live music, as well as a number of special discounts on wines and gifts. With the purchase of a $10 commemorative wine glass, all offerings are open to the glass holder for the entire weekend. No reservations are required. For more information, call 209-728-9467 or visit www.calaveraswines.org.
February 19, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
February 24, 2012 - Mother Lode Daffodil Show at Ironstone Vineyards - Open 11 AM-5PM, Sunday, 10AM-3PM. 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 925-625-5526 or email for more information robert_spotts@comcast.net
February 26, 2012 - Cooking Classes at Ironstone - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
MARCH 2012
March 2, 2012 - Big Band Night in Murphys featuring the Tradewinds Dance Band - 6-9:30 pm at the Native Sons Hall. No host bar and exceptional hors d'oeuvres, free professional portrait and all the dancing you can stand. Please dress casually elegant for this first class affair. $50 per couple. All proceeds fund the programs of the Murphys Senior Center. Call 209-728-1672 or e-mail murphyscenter@gmail.org for tickets and information.
March 17, 2012 - Murphys Irish Day, one of the premiere annual events in the Mother Lode! Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and
beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys to honor its
Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. Its
picturesque Main Street is filled with booths offering hand crafted
items, original art, photographs, tasty food, wine, and other beverages. Sponsored by the Murphys Business Association, Murphys Irish Day is a fundraiser for many community projects and non-profit organizations. For more information, contact info@visitmurphys.com
March 18, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
March 25, 2012 - Silent Movie Night at Ironstone - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
APRIL 2012
April 14, 2012 - Pops Concert at Ironstone - Featuring the Alhambra Pipe Organ - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
April 15, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
April 19, 2012 - Murphys "Classic Car Cruise Nights" at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St. Downtown Murphys, CA 95247 - 6 - 9 pm. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music" Food Available - Come Join the Fun BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR - FREE TO ALL. Info (209) 728-9971 or terry.makemyday@yahoo.com
April 21, 2011 - Mr. Frog's Wild Ride, Murphys - 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. Visit www.MrFrogsWildRidge.org for registration and more information.
April 22, 2012 - Cooking Classes at Ironstone - Call 209-728-1251 for more information.
MAY 2012
May 17, 2012 - Murphys "Classic Car Cruise Nights" at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St. Downtown Murphys, CA 95247 - 6 - 9 pm. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music" Food Available - Come Join the Fun BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR - FREE TO ALL. Info (209) 728-9971 or terry.makemyday@yahoo.com
May 20, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
JUNE 2012
June 13, 2012 - Murphys "Classic Car Cruise Nights" at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St. Downtown Murphys, CA 95247 - 6 - 9 pm. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music" Food Available - Come Join the Fun BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR - FREE TO ALL. Info (209) 728-9971 or terry.makemyday@yahoo.com
June 16, 2012 - Murphys-Angels Lions Club 5th Annual Classic Car Show at the "Black Bart Playhouse" - 580 S. Algiers St. (off Main St) In Historic Murphys, CA 95247 - Pre. Reg-$20./$25. after June 2 Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, DJ Music, Vendors BBQ Tri-Tip & Bratwurst Sandwiches, Cold Beer, Wine & Snow Cones Available - Call Terry @ (209) 728-9971 or terry.makemyday@yahoo.com - ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY
June 17, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
June 23-24, 2012 - Passport Weekend, Calaveras Wine Alliance - More details to come. Please contact Calaveras Wine Alliance at 209-728-9467, www.calaveraswines.org or email at cwa@goldrush.com.
JULY 2012
July 15, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
AUGUST 2012
August 19, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
SEPTEMBER 2012
September 16, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
OCTOBER 2012
October 6, 2012 - Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, Murphys - Celebrate the 19th anniversary of the Calaveras Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, from 9:30 am to 5 pm in the historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, hosted by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. There is no charge to attend the event. Visit calaverasgrapestomp.com or call 209-754-0127 or 209-728-9467.
October 21, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
NOVEMBER 2012
November 18, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
DECEMBER 2012
December 7, 2011 - Murphys Open House - Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm. Admission is free. The Open House is a great time to peruse Murphys' wonderful shops and restaurants, see what's new, visit with old friends, admire the community tree, and experience an old-time community holiday spirit. Musicians and carolers fill the streets with holiday cheer. A favorite of locals, the annual event is an old-fashioned community celebration featuring holiday treats, and local wines hosted by Main Street merchants and the Murphys Business Association. Santa arrives with the parade, which starts at 5:30, and stays for photos with the kids in the Native Sons Hall so get here early for a good spot.
Visitors and locals are reminded that Main Street will be closed from Murphys Grade Road to Big Trees Road from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and no parking will be allowed on Main Street during the event. Parking is available at the Black Bart Playhouse on Algiers and surrounding neighborhoods but please be considerate of the homeowners in the area when selecting a parking place.
December 16, 2012 - Native Sons of the Golden West Pancake Breakfast - Already famous for their Corned Beef and Cabbage offered in conjunction with Murphys Irish Day, and their popular monthly dinners, the group has been applying its culinary skills to morning fare. The breakfast consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. The cost is six dollars for adults and three dollars for kids ten and under. It is served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Native Sons Hall on the third Sunday each month.
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