Eastern Plumas & Sierra Counties Newsletter - July 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Independence Day

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Dickson Truckee Office News

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12 Month Sales Statistics

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Guild Mortgage Corner

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Tips – 5 Summer Maintenance Ideas

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C.A.R. California Market Updates

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Events Calendar and Details

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It was an historic moment when Thomas Jefferson, along with other members of the Continental Congress, drafted the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Congress declared the people of America independent from the British colonies. It was the moment of truth all Americans had waited for. If the effort of severing ties from the British succeeded, the leaders of the movement would be hailed as true American heroes. However, if the effort failed, the leaders would be guilty of treason and face death.

It was the clever wording of the Declaration of Independence, followed by some smart strategies employed by the leaders that sparked the Independence movement. What followed was a relentless power struggle to gain absolute independence from the British monarchy.

July 4, 1776, was the historic day when the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Every year, Americans rejoice and celebrate Independence Day, or the 4th of July, with great fanfare. Amidst colorful parades, flag hoisting ceremonies, and barbecue parties, Americans remember the suffering their forefathers endured to win them precious freedom.

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." ~John F. Kennedy~

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The Dickson Realty Portola office is pleased to announce a new member of its team.

Kimber Conner is the new Office Manager and Transaction Coordinator. As office manager, she will support the office agents and their clients. The very important function of Transaction Coordinator will ensure that all escrows are handled correctly, timely and thoroughly. Kimber will assist agents and clients from escrow opening to escrow closing with focused expertise and dedication to ensure the transaction runs smoothly and is successful in every way.

“I am SO excited to join the Dickson Realty team in Portola as their Transaction Coordinator! I bring 25 years experience working for both real estate and escrow companies, thus am fully aware that selling or buying a home or land can be stressful to the parties involved. To this end I am passionate about, and committed to, offering the necessary support to our agents, thereby enabling them to provide the very best, successful experience for their clients."

The Dickson Realty Portola Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all RealtorsÂŽ, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web. We are here for you 24/7.

Office Phone: 530-832-1700 Email: portolainfo@dicksonrealty.com Web: www.dicksonrealty.com

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The following pages provide Residential Sales Statistics for the areas of Graeagle, Portola, Loyalton, and Chilcoot and the Golf Course Communities of Whitehawk, Grizzly Ranch, and Gold Mountain The sales statistics provided this month are a 12 month review of sales to include Median pricing, Lowest and Highest sold prices, Number of units sold and Average days on the market.

The sales reported are for Single Family Residential and Condo/Townhouse sales.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Plumas Multiple Listing Service for the period May 1, 2017- May 31, 2018 with the data pulled on June 21, 2018.

GRAEAGLE

MEDIAN SALES PRICE $ 265,500 $ 218,000 $ 339,000 $ 359,750 $ 250,000 $ 357,250 $ 408,000 $ 320,000 $ $ 365,000 $ 412,000 $ 265,500 $ 375,000

MAY 2017 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

LOWEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

42,000 204,000 155,000 25,000 80,000 112,000 40,000 130,000 175,000 178,500 190,000 90,000

HIGHEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

429,000 825,000 738,000 823,000 789,000 580,000 675,000 648,000 367,000 445,000 643,120 734,000

HOMES SOLD 9 5 7 14 7 8 7 9 0 3 5 3 9

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET 267 187 157 181 151 162 264 134 N/A 207 146 172 215

GRAEAGLE MAY 2017 - MAY 2018 $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $-

L G T V P B R 7 N 8 R C 01 JU JU AU SE OC NO DE JAN FE MA AP 201 2 Y Y A A M M MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

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PORTOLA

MAY 2017 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

MEDIAN SALES PRICE $ 144,900 $ 128,500 $ 27,000 $ 165,000 $ 190,000 $ 165,000 $ 155,000 $ 174,000 $ $ 185,000 $ 125,000 $ 104,000 $ 118,000

LOWEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

110,000 115,000 25,000 142,500 135,500 25,000 50,000 84,000 91,000 87,000 93,000 81,500

HIGHEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

145,000 247,000 29,000 380,000 283,000 320,000 360,000 40,000 330,000 245,000 115,000 258,000

HOMES SOLD 3 5 2 5 3 10 6 8 0 4 5 2 3

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET 107 99 83 133 203 151 143 103 N/A 211 124 152 347

PORTOLA MAY 2017 - MAY 2018 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $-

L G T V P B R 7 N 8 R C N 01 JU JU AU SE OC NO DE JA FE MA AP 201 2 Y Y A A M M MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOYALTON

MAY 2017 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

MEDIAN SALES PRICE $ 228,000 $ 409,000 $ 90,000 $ 160,000 $ 265,000 $ 295,000 $ $ 265,000 $ 305,000 $ $ 294,500 $ 315,000 $ 262,000

LOWEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

228,000 409,000 62,000 160,000 135,000 295,000 265,000 305,000 190,000 270,000 262,000

HIGHEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

228,000 409,000 330,000 160,000 347,000 295,000 265,000 305,000 399,000 442,000 262,000

HOMES SOLD 1 1 3 1 6 1 0 1 1 0 2 4 1

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET 159 55 256 53 76 35 N/A 154 161 N/A 104 66 57

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

LOYALTON MAY 2017 - MAY 2018 $500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $-

17 UN JUL UG SEP OCT OV DEC JAN FEB AR APR 018 A M 20 J 2 N Y A AY M M MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

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CHILCOOT

MAY 2017 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

MEDIAN SALES PRICE $ $ 271,500 $ 213,500 $ 230,000 $ $ $ $ $ 150,000 $ $ $ $ -

LOWEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

180,000 197,000 230,000 150,000 -

HIGHEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET

0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

N/A 43 71 45 N/A N/A N/A N/A 158 N/A N/A N/A N/A

363,000 230,000 230,000 150,000 -

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES MAY 2017 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

MEDIAN SALES PRICE $ 347,250 $ 962,500 $ 349,000 $ 641,500 $ 697,000 $ 570,000 $ 445,000 $ 359,500 $ $ 367,000 $ $ $ 500,000

CHILCOOT MAY 2017 - MAY 2018 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $-

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MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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265,500 825,000 290,000 460,000 697,000 560,000 440,000 320,000 365,000 475,000

HIGHEST SALE

HOMES SOLD

$ 425,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 623,000 $ 823,000 $ 697,000 $ 580,000 $ 450,000 $ 399,000 $ $ 1,133,000 $ $ $ 525,000

2 2 5 2 1 2 2 2 0 3 0 0 2

LOWEST SALE

HIGHEST SALE

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET 452 61 142 268 125 708 98 198 N/A 246 N/A N/A 64

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES MAY 2017 - MAY 2018 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $MAY JUN 2017

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

LOWEST SALE

FEB MAR APR MAY 2018

HIGHEST SALE

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Can I Use Future Rental Income to Qualify for a Mortgage?

Are you interested in buying an investment property, but don’t think you will qualify? Great news! You can structure the new purchase as an investment property to use the expected rental income to offset the monthly mortgage payment of the property you are buying. This is called non-owner or investment property financing. You can expect it to cost a bit more in two ways: first, most lenders require more of a down payment (20% minimum) right out the gate. Second, you can expect slightly higher rates. If you really love the home this might be worth it to you!

The future rental income is determined by the appraiser, not by the amount on a lease; you don't even need a lease or have a renter in place. Typically, industry standard allows you to use 75% of the market rent amount to calculate the subject property's net cash flow. Just think‌if the market rent is 25% higher than your mortgage, taxes and insurance payment, the lender can exclude the entire monthly mortgage payment when qualifying. This can mean the difference between qualifying for a loan or being denied.

If you have any questions regarding loan limits, refinancing or purchasing a home, please feel free to reach out to The Rice Team.

11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 582-9991 Fax: (530) 582-9995.

Web:wwwTheRiceTeam.com

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Sharp Homeowners Know Summer Is the Best Time to Do These 5 Things Could it really be summer?!

Tackle these five summer maintenance tasks during the longer days and better weather — and save yourself time and money this winter.

Update Outdoor Lighting In June, winter nights are probably the last thing on your mind. But early summer is the perfect time to plan for those “OMG it’s only 4:30, and it’s already “dark ” moments by adding or updating landscape lighting.

The most energyefficient, easy-toinstall option is solar lighting, but it won’t perform as well on dark or snowy days. For light no matter what the weather, install electric. LED bulbs last up to five times longer and also use less energy than comparable bulbs.

Clean Your House's Siding With a bit of preventative maintenance, your home’s siding will stay clean and trouble-free for up to 50 years. Fifty years! Clean it this month with a soft cloth or a long-handled, soft-bristled brush to guarantee that longevity. Start at the bottom of the house and work up, rinsing completely before it dries. That’s how you avoid streaks.

Example of beautifully maintained home

Seal Your Driveway Asphalt Your driveway takes a daily beating. Weather, sunlight, cars, bikes, and foot traffic – all of these deteriorate the asphalt. Help it last by sealing it. Tip: The temperature must be 50 degrees or higher for the sealer to stick.

Summer is the best time to tackle this cost-effective maintenance job.

Buy Tools Thanks to various holiday sales, summer is a great time to get a deal on tools, tool bags, and that multitool you’ve had your eye on. If it’s time to replace a bunch of tools, or you’re starting from scratch, look for package deals that offer several at once. These can pack a savings wallop, offering 30% off or more over buying the tools individually.

Focus on Your Foundation There’s no better time for inspecting your foundation than in the warm, dry summer. Eyeball it for crumbling © Copyright 2018 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS mortar, cracks in the stucco, or persistently damp spots Dickson Portola Team (especially under faucets). Then call a pro to fix any outstanding issues now, before it becomes an 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 emergency later.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE JULY 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER EASTERN PLUMAS & SIERRA COUNTIES Graeagle, Portola, Loyalton, Chilcoot and Golf Course Communities For release: May 17, 2018 California kicks off spring homebuying season with mixed results, C.A.R. reports: - Existing, single-family home sales totaled 416,790 in April on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.7 percent from March and up 2.2 percent from April 2017.

- April’s statewide median home price was $584,460, up 3.5 percent from March and 8.6 percent from April 2017.

- For the first time in nearly three years, the number of available homes for sale increased, following nearly two consecutive years of double-digit declines in active listings.

LOS ANGELES (May 17) – California’s spring housing market posted mixed results as home sales cooled in April and home prices continued to accelerate, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area region, the C A L IFORNIA A SSOC IA TION OF R EA L TORS ® ( C .A.R.) said today.

Closed escrow sales of existing, singlefamily detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 416,790 units in April, according to information collected

by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide.

The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2018 if sales maintained the April pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.

April’s sales figure was down 1.7 percent from the 423,990 level in March and up 2.2 percent compared with home sales in April 2017 of a revised 407,960. March marked the second straight deceleration in home sales and the first decline in three months.

“After nearly three years of decline in active listings, we’re finally seeing an improvement in the availability of homes for sale, which is encouraging for prospective buyers as we enter the busy spring home-buying season,” said C.A.R. President Steve White. “However, entry-level buyers may continue to experience the housing shortage as homes priced under $300,000 continue to bear the brunt of inventory issues.”

Home prices maintained their strong year-over-year growth across California, with the statewide median price jumping 3.5 percent in April to reach $584,460, up from a revised $564,830 in March and rising 8.6 percent from a revised $537,950 in April 2017. With the median price per square foot rising to $281, the growth in home prices marks true increases in

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home values rather than a shift in the market toward sales of larger or higherend homes. However, with the Bay Area outperforming the rest of the state, there is undoubtedly some pressure on the median price as the Bay Area made up a larger share of home sales.

“After increasing year-over-year by more than 8 percent for the past three months, the California median home price is close to striking distance of the pre-recession peak price of $594,530, which was recorded in May 2007,” said C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie AppletonYoung. “With a continued imbalance of supply and demand, we’ll likely break previous price records – which many areas have already done – before the summer is over.”

Other key points from C.A.R.’s April 2018 resale housing report include: On a regionwide, non-seasonally adjusted basis, all major regions recorded both solid month-to-month and year-over-year sales gains. The San Francisco Bay Area led the way with a 6.0 percent monthly increase and 6.1 percent annual increase. Sales in the Inland Empire rose 2.9 percent from March and 4.6 percent from a year ago. The Los Angeles metro region experienced a 2.3 percent monthly sales gain and a 1.6 percent annual increase.

The Bay Area continued to lead the state in sales, with Alameda recording a double-digit annual sales gain of 14.5 percent. Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Sonoma also recorded healthy annual sales gains of 8.7 percent, 7.1 percent, and 6.8 percent, respectively.

Reversing five months of annual sales decreases, the Southern California market also posted solid sales growth, thanks to a strong performance in San Bernardino County, which experienced a 9.8 percent year-over-year sales increase. The rest of the region experienced little growth or actually contracted in the cases of San Diego and Ventura counties.

The Central Valley region posted a 2.6 percent increase from a year ago as several counties registered large, double-digit increases including Merced and Kings counties in the south and Placer County to the north. However, these were partially offset by equally large declines in Glenn, Madera, and San Joaquin counties.

The bottom end of the market continues to bear the brunt of the housing shortage as sales of homes priced under $300,000 declined 15 percent on an annual basis, though the magnitude of the declines has slowed.

Conversely, sales of homes priced $1 million and higher continued to grow by double-digits.

Despite median home prices well exceeding $1 million in the Bay Area,

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sales remained robust in April as the region’s median price increased 14.1 percent from a revised $885,000 last April to $1,010,000 in April 2018. Prices in six of nine counties increased double-digits on a year-over-year basis.

Additionally, at $969,300, Alameda County is on the cusp of hitting a median home price of $1 million.

By contrast, home prices in Southern California were tepid but still showed a steady, upward trend. Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties posted double-digit increases, while prices throughout the rest of the region grew by mid-single-digits in April. While dipping slightly in April, at $818,000, the median home price in Orange County is close to its pre-recession peak.

Statewide condo/townhome prices continued to soar, setting another record price high in April. The California condo/townhome median price reached $476,010, up 2.1 percent from the revised $466,420 registered in March and rose a solid 9.1 percent from $436,390 a year ago.

Statewide active listings finally reversed nearly three years of decreases after rising 1.9 percent in April. Listings had been trending upward since the beginning of this year, following nearly two consecutive years of uninterrupted, double-digit declines.

After falling below the 3-month benchmark in March for the first time since the end of 2017, the statewide unsold inventory index ticked up to 3.2 months in April compared with 2.9 months in March and 3.3 months in April 2017.

The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home remained low at 15 days in April compared with 17 days in April 2017.

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The average statewide price per square foot** for an existing, singlefamily home statewide was $281 in April, up from $261 in April 2017.

Mortgage rates have been on the rise since breaking the 4.0 percent barrier in March. The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rates averaged 4.47 percent in April, up from 4.44 percent in March and from 4.05 percent in April 2017, according to Freddie Mac. The fiveyear, adjustable mortgage interest rate also ticked higher in April to an average of 3.66 percent from 3.65 percent in March and from 3.15 percent in April 2017.

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JULY 2018 SUN

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Pancake Breakfast

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THUR 27

04 4th of July Parades Graegle and Loyalton

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Sierra Valley Farmer’s Market

Sierra Valley Farmer’s Market

SAT 29

Mohawk Valley

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Independence Day

Fireworks

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Country Market & Bazaar

Electric Bike Festival 10th Annual Summerfest 2018

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Sierra Valley Farmer’s Market

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Portola Concert in the Park 22 Gold Discovery Days Pancake Breakfast

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Loyalton Annual Fourth of July Parade, Rotary Barbecue and Old Time Auction For a Norman Rockwell-type Fourth of July, head to the family-friendly parade and barbecue held in Loyalton, California The parade starts at 9 a.m.

Events at Rotary Park begins at 11 a.m. with an auction followed by tritip barbecue and ice cream at noon.

To witness Patriotism at its best, take a drive through Loyalton, Sierra Valley, California the first couple weeks of July. Loyalton got its name

Every Fourth of July, the Loyalton Rotary puts on a live

from being “a very loyal town” during the Civil War. The citizens of

auction. The

auctioneer keeps

everyone in high spirits and

laughing. Not only entertaining, the event’s worthy cause raises monies for

educational scholarships. The scholarships are provided to graduating

Loyalton strongly supported the Union cause during the American Civil war, 1861 – 1864. Their impassioned fever of support led to the town’s

Sierra Sierra County, Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School

Loyalton remains loyal with a focus on loyalty to family, community, and

Picnic grounds and eat ice cream, wave numbers, and bid on treasures,

When it comes to tradition, Loyalton never falters. 4th of July keeping

occasional desirable junk piece. It is a fun time for all ages. Kids play in

renaming, from Smithneck, to Loyalton in 1863. Today, the city of Sierra Valley.

with tradition, the Loyalton parade, Rotary BBQ & Auction always take place on the 4th of July as it a specific and very special day of

District students. Hundreds of people turn out at the Loyalton Rotary ranging from farming artifacts, antiques, collectible furniture, and the the creek and grandparents get front row seating.

The deep pit brisket has been replaced with even tastier tri-tip. Not only

celebration and you are invited and most welcome to participate, so

does it have a rich flavor, but also tends to be lower in fat than most

please come join us on this our Nations Independence Day! The parade includes a smattering of classic and vintage cars with folks

other cuts, allowing guilt free generous portions, served up with potato

groups, the town fire truck to spray water on the crowd and other

biggest and appreciated events.

logging trucks with drivers who like to blast those diesel horns, to the

Rotary members volunteer to cook and serve, and they do so with a

event is that if you missed something when the parade went by, you can

quickly, the portions are big, and worth any wait:

back down Main Street again. “It’s the only parade where you can see

Live Music by DÉJÀ VU

salad, rolls, and beans. The Rotary Barbecue is one of Sierra Valley’s

riding shotgun to toss candy to the kids. It also has horse-mounted

entries. But this is a ranching and logging community, so they throw in

smile. Be ready to stand in a VERY LONG line. However, the line moves

delight of young spectators. Perhaps the best part of this hometown

catch it again. The parade turns around at one end of town and comes

both sides if you stay in one place,” said Marie Silver, past president of Rotary Club of Loyalton.

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Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration s p onsored by Graeagle Rotary Club with the theme “Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Future.”

Plan ahead for this family-friendly event by marking your calendar for the yearly hometown celebration that only Graeagle can offer. From family-friendly dancing, an aerial fireworks display over Graeagle Mill Pond, and the spectacular MVID Parade/Day in the Park events, Graeagle is the place to be on Fourth of July weekend.

Sc hedule of Events: Friday June 29th Saturday June 30th

Sunday July 1st

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm 8:00 am 3:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 11:00 am 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2:00 +

Graeagle Lions’ Dance at The Corner Barn Fun Run 5k/10K Civil War Battle Reenactors Pre-Fireworks Music & Karaoke and Aerial Fireworks Display at dusk Graeagle Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast Old Fashioned Day in the Park 46th Annual Parade Band Concert

Corner Barn in Blairsden

Graeagle Mill Pond Graeagle Mill Pond Graeagle Firehall Graeagle Park Downtown Graeagle Graeagle Park

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Date and Event July 7th 2018 Summerfest

Where Held White Sulphur Springs Ranch 2200 Highway 89 (1/4 mile south of A-15) Clio, CA

Time 3:00 pm 7:30 pm

Cost Contact Info. $50 adult $15 child 12 and under (530) 836-2530 Whitesulphurspringsranch.com

Details 10th Annual Concert Fundraiser. T The Mohawk Valley Stewardship Council (MVSC) continues to move forward in their efforts to preserve the history and heritage of White Sulphur Springs Ranch.

Entertainers at this year’s fundraiser will be Dave Stamey and The Black Irish Band Dave Stamey is one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. He was voted entertainer of the year five times by the Western Music Association. The Black Irish Band offers Irish, Scottish, Spanish, Italian and American Folk music.

They present acoustic music in an upbeat way that appeals to all ages. The Black Irish Band has been around for 28 years, written and recorded 96 original songs, and hail from the gold rush town of Sonora.

This year the food service will feature burgers with ranch style beans, fruit, chips and dessert. Besides the food and music, the Summerfest Picnic will offer live and silent auctions and a no host bar featuring the “Porta-Saloon” offering beer, wine and soft drinks.

Gates open at 3:00 PM and entertainment starts at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available online, and at EcoCentric in downtown Graeagle. Ticket prices are $50 per adult. Tickets for kids 12 and under are $15, online or at the door. This is an outdoor event. Attendees should bring a lawn chair.

- NO PETS PLEASE For more information call 530-836-2530

July 21 and 22 Graeagle Arts and Crafts GREAT AMERICAN CRAFTS FAIR

Graeagle Park

Sat. 10:00 am 5:00 pm Sun. 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Free

Exhibitors feature handmade crafts and fine art, such as pottery, jewelry, and textiles. As. You stroll through the fair, enjoy live music, food and beverages.

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Every Friday Night PORTOLA PARK

Where Held

BECKWOURTH, CA Sierra Valley Farms is a 65-acre certified organic farm and nursery situated on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in the majestic Sierra Valley.

The farm, located at 5,000 feet elevation, in Beckwourth California, has one of the most unique growing climates in the West.

Sierra Valley Farms was first established as a native plant nursery in 1990 and broadened its diversity to growing certified organic produce in 1999.

Time

10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Cost Contact Info.

Call (530) 832-0114 Schedule for Summer concerts and events available now on line

www.sierravalleyfarms.com

for more information and other events being held throughout the season

(530) 836-6811

Details

Romano’s Farmers Market hosts local vendors who are hand-selected for their quality and product. The market opens the first Friday in June from 10 am-2:00 pm. and continues for 15 weeks until the second Friday in September.

Romano’s Certified Farmers Market was voted by vendors as their “favorite” farmers market that they attend, and is considered “the most fun market” of all the farmers market that our customers attended in 2017!!!

We have 25 vendors; a “one-stop shop” for patrons who can get seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, local meats, fresh fish from pacific coast, baked goods, mushrooms, condiments, wines and wine tasting, deli meats and cheese, organic milk and dairy, and many other locally crafted artisan valueadded products and crafts.

The family farm is owned and operated by Gary Romano, and his dad Louis Romano.

Sierra Valley Farms diverse operation includes growing and production of a wide range of cool-season vegetables and some fruits, micro greens, herbs, hops, and valueadded condiments. The farm hosts an “onfarm” farmers market, restaurant CSA’s, “Dinners in the Barn” and "Blues Concert"

The FREE Portola Friday night outdoor summer concerts begin July 20, 2018 and runs each Friday until August 24, 2018, at the Portola City Park, on Gulling Street.

Portola , CA. 96122

Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700