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MAY:
May 6, 2008 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy featuring Laraine Winery! Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, with a featured winery, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts. Reservations encouraged - this is a popular evening! 209.728.0700
May 7, 2008 - Mom’s Night Off - Homemade BBQ Chicken Dinner & Bake Fundraiser. Wednesday, May 7th. Drive through pick-up at the Murphys Schoolhouse from 4pm to 7pm. Menu: ¼ Barrel Roasted Chicken, Pasta with Pesto, Green Salad & Garlic Bread. All for only $10 a plate! There will also be a large assortment of lovingly made baked goods for the whole family. Call 728-2234 for tickets.
May 10, 2008 - Celebrate Grand Opening of Studio California on May 10th at the Murphys Second Saturday Artwalk from 5-8pm. 425 Main Street, Downtown Murphys. For info: 728-8740 or jjwatercolors@yahoo.com
May 11, 2008 - Special Mothers Day Brunch Buffet at the Murphys Hotel - 10am to 3pm. Reservation required. 209.728.3444
May 13, 2008 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy featuring Milliaire Winery! Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, with a featured winery, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts. Reservations encouraged - this is a popular evening! 209.728.0700
May 14, 2008 - Wines of the World - 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Murphys Hotel. Chuck Hovey, known for his excellent wines, will be presenting wines from new wineries where he is the consulting winemaker. This is an opportunity to try these wines and find out about what is new in the foothills. Cost is $15.00 per person. Info cwa@goldrush.com
May 17, 2008 - Join the Community Club for an evening of fun, food, dancing, and fundraising. Help support the purchase of shade sails being installed over the playground equipment in the park to protect our young people from the hot summer sun. This event will be held at the Native Sons Hall with a social mixer beginning at 5:30pm, followed by a tropical theme buffet dinner and dancing. Ticket price is $27.50 per person. Contact 728.2788 or 728.8183
May 20, 2008 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy featuring Zucca Mountain Winery! Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, with a featured winery, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts. Reservations encouraged - this is a popular evening! 209.728.0700
May 27, 2008 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy featuring Mt Brow Winery! Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, with a featured winery, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts. Reservations encouraged - this is a popular evening! 209.728.0700
May 31, 2008 - The NEW Calaveras Winegrape and Gourmet, A celebration of our local viticulture and unique flavors.. Saturday, May 31, 2008 1:00pm to 7:00pm Calaveras County Fairgrounds The Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet will showcase exceptional and award winning wines produced from Calaveras grown fruit that will be paired with delicious foods created by our local restaurateurs. Cooperative trade and industry sponsors will have the opportunity to present their products/ services and educational seminars will be presented by industry leaders. Guests will include agriculturists, winegrape growers, winemakers, press, media and the general public. Schedule of Events: 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Industry Exhibits & Demonstrations 1:00 - 2:30 - Speaker, Brian McGourty 2:45pm to 3:45pm - Speakers, Chuck Hovey & Scott Klann 4:00pm to 7:00pm - Wine & Gourmet Hors D'ouvres Music & Lyrics by Jim Lanier. Info: 209-728-9467
JUNE:
June 6, 2008 - "First Fridays in the Park" at the Murphys Community Park! Free live entertainment provided by local musicians from 5:30 to 8pm. Fun for the whole family! Food and beverage will be available to purchase from Helen's Hut, or bring your own picnic! Happens on the first Friday of each month through September! Info: 209.728.2788 or 209.728.8183
June 21 & 22 , 2008 - Gold Country Fire Muster, sponsored by the Murphys Volunteer Fire Department. Contact Bill Fullerton of the Murphys Volunteer Fire Department for more information 209-728-386
June 21 & 22 , 2008 - 12th Annual Passport Weekend. Sponsored by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. Click here for info
JULY:
July 4, 2008 - "First Fridays in the Park" at the Murphys Community Park! Free live entertainment provided by local musicians from 5:30 to 8pm. Fun for the whole family! Food and beverage will be available to purchase from Helen's Hut, or bring your own picnic! Happens on the first Friday of each month through September! Info: 209.728.2788 or 209.728.8183
July 18 & 19 , 2008 - Murphys Homecoming. July 18 (Dinner Dance) and July 19 (Parade and Heritage Luncheon), 2008. Barbeque and dance in the park and then on the 19th, enjoy a day of family fun in the park - music and all! Contact Michael Houston of the Murphys Community Club for more information 209.728.2788
July 19 , 2008 - Duck Races sponsored by the Murphys Volunteer Library. On the 19th in conjunction with Homecoming
AUGUST:
August 1, 2008 - Vineyard Tour, sponsored by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. Click here for info
August 1, 2008 - "First Fridays in the Park" at the Murphys Community Park! Free live entertainment provided by local musicians from 5:30 to 8pm. Fun for the whole family! Food and beverage will be available to purchase from Helen's Hut, or bring your own picnic! Happens on the first Friday of each month through September! Info: 209.728.2788 or 209.728.8183
August 15, 16, & 17, 2008 - A humorous, poignant family drama will be presented at Black Bart Theatre in Murphys August 15-24. Produced by Duende and directed by Van Gordon, the cast includes local favorites Sheila Gradison, Michael Crich and Sid Marsh. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a special talkback performance begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August, 21st. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations call 532-5643.
August 21, 2008 - (Special Talk-Back Performance) A humorous, poignant family drama will be presented at Black Bart Theatre in Murphys August 15-24. Produced by Duende and directed by Van Gordon, the cast includes local favorites Sheila Gradison, Michael Crich and Sid Marsh. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a special talkback performance begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August, 21st. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations call 532-5643.
August 22, 23, & 24, 2008 - A humorous, poignant family drama will be presented at Black Bart Theatre in Murphys August 15-24. Produced by Duende and directed by Van Gordon, the cast includes local favorites Sheila Gradison, Michael Crich and Sid Marsh. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a special talkback performance begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August, 21st. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations call 532-5643.
SEPTEMBER:
September 5, 2008 - "First Fridays in the Park" at the Murphys Community Park! Free live entertainment provided by local musicians from 5:30 to 8pm. Fun for the whole family! Food and beverage will be available to purchase from Helen's Hut, or bring your own picnic! Happens on the first Friday of each month through September! Info: 209.728.2788 or 209.728.8183
September 27, 2008 - Concours D'Elegance sponsored by Ironstone Vineyards. Info - Click Here!
OCTOBER:
October 4 , 2008 - 2008 Calaveras Grape Stomp, held at the Murphys Community Park. Event Info: 209-728-9467 Info!
October 25, 2008 - Come join us at the “Masquerade” Gala at Kautz Ironstone Winery sponsored by the Calaveras Unified School District Educational Foundation. Partygoers are invited to come in costume. Guests will be treated to a gourmet buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres and a night of dancing to live music. For information about making donations or purchasing tickets to the gala, contact the Foundation at PO Box 1597 San Andreas, CA 95249.
DECEMBER:
December 5, 2008 - Murphys Open House, sponsored by the Murphys Business Association. 5-8pm. Details under Events!
December 12, 2008 - The Community Centers annual dinner dance will be held at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, December 12th. You're encouraged to make your reservations early. Info: 209.728.2788 or 209.728.8183
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