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MurphysHomecomingfeatures duckraces, CalaverasCommunityBand • What: Murphys Homecoming. • When: Saturday, starting at 11:30 a.m. • Where: Murphys Community Park. • Admission: Free; duck races cost between $3 to $1 0. • Information: 7284183, caiaverasmentoringfoundation.org
The 66th annual Murphys Homecoming returnsSaturday to the town's historic park. Activities will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with a concert by the Calaveras Community Band, featuring 90 minutes of rousing music ranging from Sousa marches to Broadway show
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At noon, the traditional Old Timers Luncheon will be served free of charge to anyone age 70 or older who has lived in the Murphys, Vallecito or Douglas Flatarea for atleast 10 years. This popular meal is made possible by a contribution from the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Ruby Parlor No. 46. To reserve a place at the table, eligible guests must call Sue Friedman at 728-8183. Those attending Murphys Homecoming who do not meet the "oldtimers" criteria need not go hungry. The Murphys Community Club will be selling a hot dog plate, ice cream bars, wine and other beverages. The proceeds from food sales will help maintain the park and the club's other projects.
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The Calaveras Community Band kicks off Murphys Homecoming with a 90-minute concert starting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. At 1 p.m., the first of three much-anticipated duck races will be held to benefit the CalaverasYouth Mentoring Foundation. The 22nd annual event featuresa variety ofprizes. Prizes won depend of the type of duckpurchased: Duckling for $3, Quackerfor$5 and Golden Goose for $10. Attendance is not required to win. Ducks can be purchased online at CalaverasMentoring-
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is located on Algiers Street in historic downtown Murphys. Homecoming is the next in a seriesofspecialevents presented by the Murphys Community Club. All these programs are presented without an admission charge, but donations are accepted. Membership in the Murphys Community Club is open to everyone and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, call 728-8183 or click on t he "Community Club" link at visitmurphys.corn.
Duck races benefiting the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Foundation will be held Saturday afternoon in Murphys Creek.
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Columbia's Big Band Street Dance returns Saturday
Swing into summer Saturday with the Big Band Street Dance at Columbia State Historic Park. The 20-piece Columbia Big Band and guest singers will take to the town's Main Street
The show starts at 6 p.m. with guitarist Matthew Kufter and friends followed by the Blue Shoes Ukulele Orchestra at 7 p.m. Rod Harris and the Columbia Kicks Big Band perform from 8 to 10 p.m. For more than 30 years, the big band has been entertaining at localconcerts,dances and jazz festivals. The band plays many of the swing-era hits of the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as popular dance songs from the early rock 'n' roll days. Some of the featured soloists will include pianist LeRoy
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• What: Big Band Street Dance. • When: Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m. • Where: Columbia State Historic Park, Main Street. • Admission: Free; food and tables for sale. • Information: 588-8411, friendsofcolumbiashp.org
Livingston, trombonists Dan Ray and Ken Taylor, clarinetist Gordon Giedt,director Harris on sax and vocalists Jim Anderson, Sheryl Max and Haley Copello. Admission to the dance is free, and 1940s and 50s costumes are encouraged. There will be dance and costume contests. Prizes will be
awarded forbest outfits,best dancing couples, and more. Also featured with be a barbecue, drinks, dessert auction, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and vintage car display. This is a fundraising event for the Friends of Columbia State Historic Park. There will be six VIP tables to purchase as well. Each table
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color to evoke mood, or rotating
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After reading this, a few readers will want to hike Dana Plateau as soon as possible even though it's a grunt above timberline. Though relatively short, about three miles one-way, the trailstarts high, 9,800 feet, and reaches the northeast end at 11,600 feet. Tack on another 1,000feetto a higher point at the southwest end. On the flip side, most readers won't hike it even at bayonet point. The vast majority of us simply don't work or play at 10,000 feet and above. More than the angle of ascent, it' s the altitude that makes the trip challenging.
Then there's attitude, which so often keeps us mortals from even thinking about something we imagine to be impossible. You can do this; take it slow and rest often. Remember the Tortoise and the Hare? Let's assume, whether you
are a conditioned high country hiker or a lowland novice, you can't wait to get your boots on the trail to the top of Dana Plateau. I promise that you will be rewarded many times over for putting one foot in front of the other, for every racing heartbeat and for all the heavy breathing. I also promise that you will never forget the experience, no
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The plateau is an island in the sky, two miles long and up to 3/4-mile wide. The landscape has aprimeval beauty,raw and powerful and wide open. Acres and acres of flat granite boulders dot the land, many with curious shapes and home to marmots and pikas. If it's your lucky day, big horn sheep and large Sierra hares will be on scene. If you' ve forgotten your camera or the batteries just pooped out, you' ll kick yourself. There are no trees, but from now until mid-August, springtime at this elevation, alpine wildflowersare profuse and enormously diverse. These "belly flowers" offer a crash course in high altitude botany. They have only a few
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Although relatively short, the hike to Dana Plateau is a challenge because of the high altitude. Basin on out to the White Mountains, the Sierra's eastern escarpment and the northeast
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seed. Keep in mind that "alpine flowers grow by the inch but die by the foot." Hopefully, not one of yours. Once on top, walk northeast to the two-mile-high edge and brace yourself for the utterly overwhelming view. Words like jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring are totally feeble adjectives to describe the enormous view shed. The northern Sierra, Lee Vining Canyon, Mono Lake
yours. If you have time and zip left in your legs, walk to the southwest end of Dana Plateau for different but equally impressive views from the 12,600-foot vantage point. Mountain climbers startfrom here to ascend the face of Mount Dana, 500 feet higher than the plateau. Look down into barren and rocky Glacier Canyon and its lovely turquoise-coloredlakes created
a realm in nature unknown to the vast majority of humankind. To heighten the moment and indelibly imprint this incredible piece of real estate in your heart, drink if in as if it were both the first and last time you will ever see this place. Though youare not farfrom Highway 120 and Tioga Pass, you' ve walked into silent, uninhabited world away from civilization's distractions. A fervent plea: stay off your cell phone, and if it's with you switch it to mute! Allow it to fill you with its powerful, yet peaceful, character. Linger in the strangely beautiful landscape as long as you can before returning to the trailhead at Tioga Lake. If you are going, drive east on Highway 120 and through
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'Movies underthe stars' back at PinecrestTheater "Movies under the stars" have returned to Pinecrest Theater. Movies start at 8:25 p.m. Last weekend's No. 1 movie "Minions" will be shown tonight, Saturday, and July 21 and 25. Meanwhile, another blockbuster, "Inside Out," will be screened at the outdoor amphitheater Friday, Sunday and July 24. Canine film "Maxn will be shown July 28.
Tickets cost $6.50, while children three and under are free. Popcorn, candy and both hot
and cold drinks arealso forsale. For more information, call 4024870 or visitpinecresttheater. cornfora schedule ofm oviesand other programs. In additio n to m ovies,ranger programs are given on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Monday, July 20, the ranger program, "Water: The Real Gold," will be given by Irene Patton at 8 p.m. On Wednesday, July 22,theprogram "Tales of the Mother Lode" will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.
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of the lake. Stay right where the trail splits behind the sign, which is sometimes not present. Proceed uphill into the forest, following the north (left) side of Glacier Creek at about 0.8 mile from Tioga Lake. Cross the creek on a log bridge, though this year there may not be strong flow. From here on, until you top the plateau, the journey is uphill and over talus. There is no DQicial trail, though you may come upon a use trail marked by cairns (stacked rocks). Just angle left and up (the heart and soul of this hike) to reach the plateau. After a spacious field abundant with huge boulders, the ground levels out. The rim seems farther away than it re-
ally is. I suggest walking to the north or northeast end of sloping Dana Plateaubefore heading to
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Winners announced from Motber Lode Fair sbow The Mother Lode Art Association — in association with the Mother Lode Fair — held its 63rd annual Juried Art Show last weekend at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Winners from the show are:
Best of Show: "Couch Potato," by Joan Cardoza.
Mayor's Award (Ron Steam): "The Yummy Pears," by Kathleen Davids. People's Choice: "Moving the Girls," by Joan Cardoza. Acrylic and Oils First: "Mammoth Peak," by Michael Severin. Second: "Davis GroceryClosed for the day," by Barbara Conley. Third: "The Cauldron," by Michael Bowes. Honorable Mentions: "Cliffside," by Bowes and "Sailing on Blue Waters" and "On the Melones Trail," both by Severin. Watercolor First: "Just Stopping By," by Juliana Tillman. Second: "Lynn Takes a Break," by Tillman. Third: "V.W. Shop," by Steven Patz.
Honorable Mentions: "Sidekicks," by JoAnn Terry, "Hosta Plant," by Vicky Fuentes, "Queen fora Day,"by Pat Gray, "High Sierra Pathway," by Barbara Young, "Say Cheese" by Bob Blan. Mixed Media and Graphics First: "Medicinal Works," by
ART EXHIBITS ART ON MAIN: Artist of the month is Ruth Morrow; also featuring guest artist Charles Waldman; more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys. corn, 728-1888. HOVEY WINERY:En plein air paintings and pastels of the
"The Yummy Pears," by Kathleen Davids, won the Mayor' s
Award, chosen by Ron Steam. Ken Kamerman. Second: "A Glorious Spring," by SusieHoffman. Third: "Play Time," by Pat Gray. Honorable Mentions: "Rainbulbs," by Joshua Olsen Cook, and "Getting Ready for Dusk," by Sulastri Linville. 3-Dimensional First: "Curious Cougar and
Calaveras Outdoor Painting Society featured during the month of July; Hovey Winery tasting room, 350 Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999. MEADOW M O NT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by Helen Scofield and Sue King during the month of July in the Window Gallery; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.
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"Couch Potato,"by Joan Cardoza, won Best of Show at the Mother Lode Art Association's annual Juried Art Show.
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Honorable Mention: "Indian Chief," by Don Noble. Pastels First: "Mist over Maui," by Rayna Coller. Second: "Three Red Peppers,"
PETROGLYPHE GALLERY: Fine art and jewelry, workshops and concerts; next workshop is "watercolor fundamentals and intro to color theory" withTracy Lewis, Aug. 8 and 9; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe. corn, 286-1387. SUMMER ART SHOW:Arts of Bear Valley showcases its 24th annual show during Bear Valley Music
by Joyce Schoettgen. Third: "Aspen Country," by Lorna Hunt. Honorable Mentions: "Moving the Girls" and "My Little Red Van," by Cardoza, "Oscar Ostrich," by Brendan Ehmann,
and "Just One More Sandwich," by Barbara Ehmann.
Festival, July 24 to Aug. 9; artist reception held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25; artsofbearvalley. org.
artists and art organizations from throughout California; exhibits for remainder of the year include 10 photographers throughout Central California from July 24 to Aug. 30, "The Art Farm" from Sept. 4 to Oct. 11, Leslie Hurst from October to Nov. 22, Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, 2016; two entrances, at 19 Bradford St. and 48 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; ventanagallery. corn.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Bird photographs by Connie Cassinetto are featured the month of July as part of the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; 533-5507. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features
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THIIRSRAY AUTHORS DAY:Friends of the Tuolumne County Library hosts Sydney Avey and Mary Stewart Anthony to share their books in the library's lobby; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; 5335507. THE MUSICMAN: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents musical directed by Scott Viets; 2 p.m. today with several shows throughout the week; tickets $28 to $35; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 5323120. COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET:Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly market along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park; 5 to 8 p.m.; visitcolumbiacalifornia. corn.
FRIRAY COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET:Various vendors; free admission; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; 18600 Eagle Ridge Drive, off Tuolumne Road, East Sonora; 840-8067. VIETNAM VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The 14th annual event will be held at Mountain Springs Golf Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora; awards dinner held at Barmy's; entry fee is $95; call John Marrs at 532-2052 or Terry Quedens at 586-1 696. ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET: Featured entertainer and winery each week through Sept. 25; begins at 5 p.m. in Utica Park, downtown AngelsCamp; angelscampbusiness. corn. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING:7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901. THIRD FRIDAY OPEN READING:Reading of poetry and prose by authors; featured reader is Nadine Pedron; 7 to 8:30 p.m., sign ups begin at 6:30p.m.;free;SonoraJoe's Coff ee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St., Sonora; 532-6561. (Page 17) THE WINTER'STALE:Murphys CreekTheatre presents William Shakespeare's play, directed by
Graham Green; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $20 general admission; Feeney Park Amphitheater, Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org. BLUES INTHE NIGHT:Stage 3Theatre Company's musical, directed by Dwight Dean Mahabir; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday; $25 generaladmission; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778.
(Page 6) MOVIES INTHE PARK:Held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 14 at Eproson Park in Twain Harte; this week's movie is "Strange Magic."
SAYUR RAY SONORA FARMERS MARKET:Various vendors selling produce, crafts, honey, baked goods and more; open 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through Oct. 17; corner ofTheall and
Stewart streets in downtown Sonora; 532-7725. RUNTOTHE PINES:Sponsored by Jamestown Harley Owners Group, registration is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Jamestown Harley-Davidson; cost is $25, includes food, live music by Wingnut Adams; all proceeds benefit local charities; 9844888. SAN ANDREAS RUMBLE:Classic car show presented by the San Andreas Merchants Association; food, music and silent auction; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free; Calaveras County GovernmentCenter,Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas; sanandreasmerchants.corn, 754-0127. MURPHYS HOMECOMING:Annual celebration includes Calaveras Community Band concert at 11:30 a.m., OldTimers Luncheon, and duck races to benefit the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Foundation; free with food for sale; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, downtown Murphys; 728-8183. (Page 4)
COMMUNITY ICE CREAM SOCIAL:Free ice cream sundaes, with a variety of toppings, will be served in the Tuolumne City Memorial Museum courtyard as a thank you to the community for its support; cookies, lemonade and water will also be served; 1:30 to 3 p.m.; museum is located on corner of Carter and Bay streets, Tuolumne. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES:Swing Gitane plays Rocca Parkon Jamestown's Main Street;4to8
p.m.; free. (Page3) CONCERTS INTHE PINES:Thresholdwill play 1960s R(kB and light rock; 6 to 8 p.m.; Eproson Park in Twain Harte. BIG BAND STREET DANCE:Live music and dancing in streets of Columbia State Historic Park; 6 to 10 p.m.; free; friendsofcolumbiashp. org, 588-8411. (Page 5) CONTRA DANCE:Live music with contra
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BLACK OAK CASINO:Good LuckThrift Store Outfit, indie Americana, tonight, 8 p.m. Mic Gillette, trumpet and trombone legend with band, Friday, 9 p.m. Fast Times, 80s dance party, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 19400TuolumneRoad North,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.
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'MUSIC MAN' Sierra Repertory Theatre's new musical now playing at Columbia State Historic Park.
EAGLETAVERN:Sound Extreme, Friday, 9 p.m.Dusty Roads Band, Saturday,7 to 10 p.m.; 22930Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte.
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GYPSY SHACK:The Brothers Strong and Co., the Kenny and Lenny Show, Lainy Shayla, tonight, 8 p.m.; Shackathon, all day Saturday, starting at noon (doors open at 11 a.m.) featuring Mike Mulligan, Tyler Lloyd Emery,)Kill Cameron, Boston Montana, Dandelion Massacre, Minor Birds, Oscar Goldman, A.lone, Patsy Crime, Old Auburn, Strangers, The Hide Behinds, The Vaudettes (burlesque), Cesspool Salesmen,C.A.F.,Olde Smoke, and Lords of the Southern Mines; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.
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MURPHYS HOMECOMING Annual celebration includes live music, food and duck races. (Page 4j SAN ANDREAS RUMBLE Classic car show gets going Saturday at the Calaveras County Government Center.
dancing; no experience necessary; 7:30 p.m.; $7 adults, $3 children; Aronos Research Women' s Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6025.
SIIIIIIAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve pancakes, eggs,sausage,biscuits,drinks;7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; $7 adults, $3 children 10 and younger; Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys; 7288902.
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MIKE'S PIZZA:Fiddles, Etc. (photo below), bluegrass and old-time fiddle music, tonight, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; 14721 Mono Way, East Sonora.
are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m.; $5 donation requested to benefit the church's historic sanctuary restoration and maintenance fund; First Presbyterian Church of the 49ers, Columbia; 532-1 859.
MOIIIIAY IMPROV WORKSHOP:Hosted by Sonora Theatre Workshop on Mondays and Wednesdays;6:30 p.m.;drop-ins welcome at $20 a session; Salon Duo, 31 S. Washington St., Sonora; email jondambacherl gmail.corn.
WEIIIIESIIAY LINE DANCE LESSONS:Focusing mostly on ballroom steps; 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday; free; Sonora Fire Museum and Senior Lounge, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora; call Arno Lascari at 588-8071. MUSIC INTHE PARKS:Calaveras Arts Council presents Sacramento-based blues band Julie and theJukes; 6:30 to 8 p.m.;Mountain Ranch Community Park; calaverasarts.org.
MARKET ONTHE SQUARE:Vendors will be set up 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through Oct. 4 at Copperopolis Town Square.
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TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET:5 to 8 p.m. eachWednesday through Sept.30;W estside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351.
JUST DANCE:Ballroom, swing, Latin and country-western dancing is featured, with livemusic by Les Olson;each dance includes ballroom and swing dance lessons plus line dance instruction during intermission; all ages
SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. eachTuesday; free; Courthouse Square Park in downtown Sonora; call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.
SUMMER CONCERTS INTHE PARK: Tuolumne Park and Recreation District presents Swing Gitane; 6 to 8 p.m.; shows are each Wednesday through Sept. 30; free; Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-1214. (Page 3)
RAWHIDE SALOON:J. Gamble, also known asPruno,with Jeremy Penickand DJ Greenthumb, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108 Jamestown
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vineyards.corn. www.larainewinery. • Chatom Vineyards corn. • Tuolumne County Arts — 1969 Highway 4, • Lavender Ridge VineAlliance — 251 S. BarDouglas Flat, 736yard — 425-A Main retta St., Sonora, 5326500, www.chatomSt., Murphys, 7282787, www.tuolumne- • California Cavern, vineyards.corn. 2441, www.lavendercountyarts.org. 9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 ridgevineyard.corn. • Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.corn. Murphys, 728-8983, 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.corn. • Coppermine Tasting www.vinometate.corn. erasarts.org. • Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main • Milliaire Winery — 276 Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vali ecito, 736-2305, Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milMurphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. liairewinery.corn. ery.corn. • Black Oak Casino, corn. • Domaine Becquet Win- • Newsome-Harlow ery — 415 Main St., 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www. Parrotts Ferry Road, Murphys, 728-8487, Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn. Vallecito, 736-2708, www.becquetwinery. www.nhvino.corn. • Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. corn. • Renner Winery — 498 • Frog's Tooth Vineyards 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn. Main St., Murphys, — 380 Main St., Suite 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 984-3000, www.chick5, Murphys, 728-2700, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.frogstooth.corn. • Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY • Hatcher Winery — 425 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting Main St., Murphys, phys, 728-0148, www. Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 605-7111, www.hatchstevenotwinery.corn. 800-822-9466, www. Main St., Murphys, erwinery.corn. • Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.al• Hovey Winery — 350 — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn. Main St., Murphys, phys, 728-8229, www. 728-9999, www.hovey• Black Sheep Wintannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., wine.corn. • Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, • Indian Rock Vineyards 363 Main St., Murphys — 1154 Pennsylvania Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin(tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn. Gulch Road, Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-8514, www.indianVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., rockvineyards.corn. tasting room), 736• Irish Vineyards — 2849 9080, www.twistedoColumbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, toric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur. Highway 4, Vallecito, ak.corn. www.sierrarep.org. corn. 736-1299, www.irish• Val du Vino Winery — 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners vineyard.corn. — 3353 E. Highway 4, • Ironstone Vineyards pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, — 1894 Six Mile Road, 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation. Murphys, 728-1251, corn. • Murphys Creek corn. www.ironstonevine• Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vineyards.corn. — 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Laraine Wineryphys, 728-1917, www. Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, 3675 Six Mile Road, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainVallecito, 736-4766, • Wild Heart Winery-
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891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-0800. Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251. Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507. Murphys Old Timers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org. Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 962-0300. Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890. Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516. Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317. Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.
• Angels Camp Mu• seum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963. • Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058. • Calaveras County • Forest Meadows Golf Historical Society Course and Resort — 18-hole execuRed Barn Museum,
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Swedish acoustic trio, Vasen, with guest Darol Anger; 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25; tickets $30 adult, $10 children under 12;Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Rd., Vallecito; twistedoak.corn, 736-9080.
BEAR VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Annual festival starts with a performance by the T Sisters at 7 p.m.Friday,July 24,and concludes with "Symphonic Journey: Vienna" at1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9; bearvalleymusicfestival.org. BLUES AND BONES FESTIVAL: Bands featured include The Daniel Castro Band, Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood, Harlis Sweetwater Band, Big Earl and the Cryin Shame, KyleRowland Blues Band, and more; festival also features slow-cooked barbecue and children's area; 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; tickets range from $10 to $30; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp; bluesandbones.corn.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER SERIES:The Hot Dark plays a free concert series at Copperopolis Town Square; 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25; concertgoers asked to bring chairs and blankets.
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HILLTOP CONCERT SERIES: Cantamosplays7 p.m. Saturday, July 25; general admission $10; Brice Station Vineyards, 3353 East Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation.corn, 7289893. OPEN COBDEN HOUSE:Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society hosts open house for Wells Fargo (Gamble) Building and newlytransformed Cobden House; STCHS docents will provide tales of the history of these Gold Rush-era buildings and the people who used them; period entertainment and beverages will be provided; 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25; $10 donation requested.
BARBECUE AND AUCTION: Tuolumne CountyFarm Bureau hosts annual cowboy-style beef barbecue with Dutch oven desserts by Backcountry Horsemen; includes nohost social and silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, July 24; live auction, mini train rides and entertainment provided; tickets $30 adult at door ($25 presale), $10 kids; Hurst Ranch, 174215 Highway 108, Jamestown; 533-8386.
HISTORY'S MYSTERIES:Live reenactment of Allen versus Knox duel of 1854; 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25; cost is $5 adults, $1 children; due to violent nature of event, parents may find it is not appropriate for children under the age of 12; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-91 28.
THE GREATER MAKE DAY:Free event for all ages features 3-D printing, hands-on projects, recycled robots, demolition derby, printmaking, fermentation, pickling, brewing demonstrations and more; The Greater Good's LED Dome Project features an After Dark Glow Party with glow toys, costumes and more; 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; Mother Lode Maker Labs, 251 Barretta St., Sonora.
MOUNTAIN SAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES:Jelly Bread with Bootstrap Circus; 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26; advance tickets $17, kids $6; Mountain Sage, 18653 Main St., Groveland; mountainsagemusic.org.
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RODSTO RAILS: Promotion Club of Jamestown presents its fourth annual event in historic Jamestown; event along Main Street features classic cars 1973 and older, raffles, food, and live entertainment, including Elvis impersonator RickTorres; Saturday, July 25; jamestownrodstorailsl gmail. corn, 984-0888. SUMMER ARTS AND WINE FESTIVAL:Street festival in downtown Twain Harte features 100 craft and graphic artists, entertainment
Rods to Rails returns to Jamestown's Main Street on Saturday, July 25. Along with classic cars, the event features live entertainment, raffles and food. by TomRigney and Flambeau, Wheeler Cole, Little Fuller Band, and more; 10 a.m.to 5 p.m .Saturday and Sunday, July25 and 26;free admission; fireonthemountain.corn.
and 26; $25 cost per ticket includes a commemorative wine glass; presented by the Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce; twainhartecc.corn, 5864482.
WINES INTHE PINES:Held in conjunction with the Summer Arts and Wine Festival, the event includes food and wine sampling from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25
IRONSTONE CONCERT SERIES: Boston and REO Speedwagon take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25; tickets range from $48 to $243; Ironstone Amphitheatre, Murphys;
ironstoneamphitheatre.net, 800-7453000. YOSEMITE COURTYARD CABARET:Sounds of the Beatles, "Britain's Finest," will be featured at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25; tickets cost $23; Groveland Hotel, 18767 Main St., Groveland; groveland.corn, 962-4000. TWISTED FOLK CONCERT SERIES:
SPIRITUAL CINEMA: Public is welcome to watch independent movies from around the world on the last Sunday of each month; 2 to 4 p.m . Sunday, July 26; no fee, but donations are accepted; Sol y Breath Yoga and Wellness Center, 14709 Mono Way, East Sonora; 694-3955. GARDEN CONCERT:Alex Kash with the band Grateful; 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26; Columbia Nursery, 22004 Pa rrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets are $1 5 and can be purchasedatLive Oa k Music,532-5303.
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Continuedfrom Page 15 EAGLE MEADOW HIGH RIDE AND CAMP OUT:Twain Harte Horsemen host annual event from July 26 through Aug. 1; includes guided trail rides in high Sierra, catered meals, hot showers, campfires with live country m usic, and much more; cost is $400 per rider; twainhartehorsemen.corn, 586-4841.
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TAMING OFTHE SHREW: Shakespeare on the Vine presents this play by William Shakespeare, directed by Tara Kayton; July 31 to Aug. 22; $20 general admission; Brice Station Vineyards, 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation.corn, 728-9893.
BACKPACKING PROGRAM: Photojournalist Thomas Atkins will present a program on his backpacking experiences in the Sierra; 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; Tuolumne City Museum, corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne.
PREMIER PIG RACE AND RIB DINNER:Sonora Elks Lodge hosts Premier (Purple) Pig Race and dinner of pork ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, corn on thecob, ranch toast,homemade dessert; doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; $16 per person; Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive, Sonora; reservations required, and canbe made by calling lodge office at 533-1587.
CAJUN FETE:Calaveras Arts Council hosts cajun food, decorations and zydecomusic;menu includes jambalaya shrimp, barrel-smoked chicken, grilled Andouille sausage, and more; 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; tickets are $65; Pioneer Hotel, Sheep Ranch; calaverasarts.org, 754-1774. -~ Atgtlttir»-
COUNTRY GOSPEL CONCERT:The Dave Steeley Country Band and Sierra Mountain Band perform; seating is first-come, first-served; doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31; tickets $17 advance at M ountain Bookshop, Live Oak Music andTractor Supply Company, $20 at door; Country Cowboy Church, 14888 Peaceful Valley Rd., Sonora; 586-2042.
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Organizers announced Monday the Boston and REO Speedwagon show slated forSaturday, July 25, at Ironstone Vineyards is almost sold out. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG: Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids presents 55 students, ages 5 to 18, from across Calaveras County to perform popular musical; July 31
through Aug. 2; regular ticket prices $12 adults, $7 children, senior special tickets for $5 for the Saturday matinee; Bret Harte High School Performing Arts Center, Angels Camp; 217-2175. BIG BAND CONCERT:Featuring guests Krista White on piano andTyler Combs onvibes;7 p.m .Friday,July 31; all seats $10 at the door; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater.
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AGGIIST INDEPENDENCE HALL ANNUAL FLEA MARKET:The largest indooroutdoor flea market in Calaveras County; thousands of items include housewares, clothing, tools, toys, furniture, collectables, and much more; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and 9 a.m.to 4 p.m .Sunday,Aug.2;free admission,lunch can be purchased; Independence Hall Community Center, 1445 Blagen Rd. in White Pines, near Arnold; 795-2768. FIRST SATURDAY FLEA MARKET: Yosemite Highway 120 Chamber of Commerce presents flea market; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; Mary Laveroni Community Park, Main Street, Groveland; groveland.org, 962-0429. CATFISH DINNER:Deep-fried catfish, cornbread, cole slaw, corn on the cob, drinks; 4to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; adults $12, children 12 and under $6;
IRONSTONE CONCERT SERIES: The Steve Miller Band with Buddy Guy take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; tickets range from $48 to $243; Ironstone Amphitheatre, Murphys; ironstoneamphitheatre.net, 800-7453000. ALOHA PARISH FESTIVAL:Live entertainment includes S'More Ukes group; food includes ham with pineapple salsa, barbecue chicken and more; 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; adults $15, children 6 to 12 $6, under 6 are free; All Saints Catholic Church, Joaquin Gully at Cherokee Drive, Twain Harte. PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post No. 58 hosts meal including pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and drinks; proceeds go to scholarships and more; 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2; adults $7, children under 10 are $3; Sonora Veterans Hall, 9 N. Washington St., downtown Sonora. CRUISE NIGHT:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora hosts regular event featuring classic cars, music and raffles; held 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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The Angels Camp Farmers Market will host a Kids Night, starting at 5 p.m. Friday in Utica Park. Activities will be geared for children of all ages, focusing on entertainment and games. Organizers said the goal is to make the market a fun-filled evening. "We will still have our regular vendors set up at the market, including our certified produce vendors, food vendors, and craftsbooths, along a few additional booths more focused on children," said Candy Myers, market manager. "Our goal is to make the night fun for everyone."
Nadine Pedron, author of "Lily's Own: Stories of a Childhood," will be this month's featuredreader at the Third Friday Open Reading. The reading, held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, will take place at
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fee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St. in downtown S onora. AdmisPedr o n sion is free. As autobiographical fiction, "Lily's Own" features the feisty, "Little Dickens," who speaks "Texas talk" and just
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featured artists B.Z. Smith and Peg Reza. Smith is a well-known storyteller, while Reza is a ukulele instructor at Columbia College. The duo have entertained audiences throughout California. There will also be a scavenger hunt, face fainting and demonstration by Moore's Martial Arts School. Additionally, there will be games for children of all ages, providedby Olga Moncada. Prizes will be awarded to anyone who participates. Kid-favorite foods, including hot dogs and wood-fired pizzas,
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Face painting will be among the kid-friendly attractions. will be available. Umpqua Bank, one of the many sponsors for the farmers market, will be giving away free ice cream.
The Angels Camp Farmers Market runs every Friday through Sept. 25 at Utica Park in downtown Angels Camp. The market is open from 5 p.m. until dusk. "This Friday night is going to be so much fun," Myers said. "Please come and check it out.
Friday's farmers market in Angels Camp is geared for kids.
Dr. Dean Kelaita. Friday 6 p.m. — "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "The Sonora Jewish Cemetery." 7 p.m.—eYou 8t the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Civil Rights 8t Criminal Convictions." Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel In The Pines Service. 5:30 p.m.— "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tu-
olumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m.— The Church Of The Harvest. 8 p.m. — "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 6:30 p.m.— "France 1990," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 7:30 pm.— "Inside View," guest Steve Millier, Wine Master. 8:30 p.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." Monday 7 p.m.— "Vision In Action;
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"Little Dickens" is very much like Pedron was as a child: They both were born in Texas, lived on their grandfathers' farms, and both at the age of five moved with their families to California in 1938. "All key events and chapters are drawn from real life experiences," Pedron said.
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Like "Lily," Pedron loved school. Two of her teachers encouragedher to go to college, where she earned her bachelor'sdegree in speech pathology andteachers credential at
University of the Pacific. Later, she earned her master's and doctorate in San Francisco. All her life she has taught kids "who just didn't fit in." Pedron worked as a speech and language pathologist with handicapped kids on all grade levels. Additionally, she did clinical work through a hospital with elderly patients, and taught literary intervention to graduate students at Saint Mary's College. Pedron also traveled to New Zealand to do post doctoral work training teachers in
intervention techniques with kids who can't read. Published by Word Project Press, "Lily's Own: Stories of a Childhood," appeals to both seniors and young people alike who identify with Lily's spunk and determination. "I wantpeople to care about the narrator, who feels that she doesn't fit in like everyone
else," Pedron said. Now, Pedron works as a volunteerat a localelementary school helping kids who are struggling with reading. She and her husband live in Groveland.
ASEE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from July 16 to 23. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information. Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7:30 p.m.— "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge. 8 p.m.— "Summer Hazards," hostedby John Wade with guest -
Understanding the Crisis; Bahai Principles," sponsored by Bahai Faith. 7:30 p.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve — Veterans Benefits," with Chele Beretz. 8 pm. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. — "Tammy's Window of Calaveras," guest Gail Belmont, "Quilts of Honor." 10:30 a.m.— "Calaveras Gem and Mineral Show." 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.
Wednesday 10 a.m. — "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercises —Part Three." 6 p.m.— Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting. 9 p.m. — "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 5:30 p.m.— "Open Book: Global Chalkboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m.— "Mind Matters: Mothering Children With Autism."
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SIA Owi Beyonce, Pearl 3am to play 'Global' festival NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce, Pearl Jam and Coldplay will perform at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park in September. They will join Ed Sheeran at the Sept.26 event on the GreatLawn, organizers announced. Beyonce made a surprise appearance onstage last year when Jay Z closed the free event. The fourth annual concert will air on MSNBC and stream on iHeartRadio and Tidal. Past performers include Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters and Carrie Underwood. Fans can earn free tickets by takingactions toend poverty on globalcitizen.org. The concert is timed to coincide with the U.N. General Assembly meeting.
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50 Cent files for bankruptcy protection HARTFORD, Conn. (AP)The rapper 50 Cent, known for the album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," has filed for bankruptcy. The artist, whose real name is Curtis Jackson III, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Hartfordon Monday, days after a jury ordered him to pay $5 million in an invasionof-privacy lawsuit. He owns a 50,000-square-foot mansion in nearby Farmington. The filing lists both the assets and liabilities for the rapper and actor as between $10 million and $50 million and indicates his debts are primarily consumer
and not business related. The filing comes after a New Yorkjury last%%day ordered Jackson to pay $5 million to a woman who said he acquired a video she made with her boyfriend, added himself as a crude NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana commentator and posted it online Grande has apologized for a without her permission. second time for licking doughnuts 50 Cent burst to the fore of w and saying "I hate America." gangsta rap with 2003's "Get The singer said in the video clip end of the performance, and the ' NQ v ( Rich or Die Tryin', " its catchy posted late last week that she' s audience chanted "U.S.A." after lead single, "In Da Club," and "disgusted" with herself. She adds they exited. Getty Images a tough life story that included that she didn't clearly convey her Swift's girl-power swagger con- Following their wedding over Fourth of July weekend, Hollyhaving been shot nine times. true feelings in her first apologytinued when she and her famous wood stars Mila Kunis (above) and Ashton Kutcher were spotted Jackson is an admitted former a written statement in which she friends recreated her popular "Bad honeyrnoonin in Yosemite National Park. Several media outlets crack dealer who has built an ranted about obesity in America. reported the couple stayed at the park's famed Ahwahnee Hotel. empire beyond entertainment. Blood" video onstage. Lena Dun"Seeing a video of yourself beham, Hailee Steinfeld, Gigi Hadid Some Twitter users even shared pictures of the couple eating He invested early in Vitamin having poorly that you had no idea and Lily Aldridge — all dressed in lunch and playing with their 9-month-old daughter, Wyatt. Water and has expanded his was taken is such a rude awaken- character from the song's actionbusiness interests into clothing ing. It's like you don't know what filled music video — joined the pop where the habitability of our plan- and audio equipment. to do. Iwassodisgusted with star during the beat-driven track. et doesnotcome at the expenseof Now 40, he has gone on to ''We're going to bring the 'Bad myself, I wanted to shove my face those who inhabit it." become an actorwhose credits in a pillow and just disappear," she Blood' video to life," Swift said. The groups receiving the grants include the Starz network action are "working to solve humankind's series "Power" and the upcoming said in the four-minute clip. But the night wasn't completely LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Grande came under fire last dominated by women. Swift itcomes to savingthe planet, greatest challenge," he said. boxingmovie "Southpaw." week whenTMZ posted a videoof brought R&B pop singer The Leonardo DiCaprio is putting his The 40-year-old actor has He also was named by Forbes her licking doughnuts and saying, Weeknd onstage to sing his latest money where his mouth is. been an active environmentalist in May as one of hip-hop's five "I hate Americans. I hate America" hit, "Can't Feel My Face." Swift The actor's foundation anthroughout his career. wealthiestartists for 2015. inside a doughnut shop in South- even sang some of the second nounced Tuesday it has awarded He created the Leonardo DiHe bought his 17-acre home ern California. verse. $15 million in grants to a host CaprioFoundation in 1998,a year in Connecticut from boxer Mike "I'm going to come forward and Swift's Friday stop on her 1989 of environmental organizaafter "Titanic" came out, to fund Tyson in 2003 for $4.1 million. own up to what I did and take World Tour featured songs from tions, including Amazon Watch, efforts thatprotecttheplanet and The house includes 19 bedresponsibility and say I'm sorry," her best-selling "1989" album, Save the Elephants, Tree People its endangered species. It now sup- rooms, more than two dozen she said in the video. including Blank Space," "Weland the World Wildlife Fund. ports such projects in more than bathrooms, a gym, billiard rooms, "The destruction of our planet Meanwhile, the doughnut shop come to New York" and "Out of 40 countries. racquetball courts and a disco has had its health rating reduced the Woods." She closed with the continues at a pace we can no Last year, the United Nations complete with stripper poles. It from an "A" to a "B" because of the anthemic "Shake It OfK" Opening longer afford to ignore," DiCaprio named DiCaprio a UN Messenger had beenlisted for sale in 2009 incident. Riverside County health acts included HAIM, Vance Joy said in a statement. "We have a of Peace with a special focus on for $10.9 million, but is no longer officials said the shop violated and Shawn Mendes. responsibility to innovate a future climate change. on the market.
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62 years ago July 25, 1953 Consummation of a business transaction which consolidates two ofthe oldestfuneralbusinesses in Tuolumne County was announced yesterday. The C. H. Burden Undertaking Company, which has been in operation in Sonora for more than 100 years, was purchased by the Terzich-Wilson Funeral Home of this city. The sale brings to an end the operation of a historic business which t • heal has been in the control of three generations of one family for 102 years. The Burden Company was Gerald Howard Collection, SonoraI courtesy photo founded during the Gold Rush, in Looking south on Washington Street, circa 1930, notice how the road widens where the 1849, by the late Charles Burden, old fountain once stood. In Sonora's heyday, the 1850s, this was called "The Plaza." a pioneer resident of Sonora who
began the business jointly as an undertakingparlorand a furniture store. The two businesses continued in joint operation until about 1930, when the furniture business was disposed of and the undertaking establishment was enlarged and modernized.
editorsnote:Today,Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is among Tuolumne County's oldest
family run businesses, operating under the same name since 1940. A Mexican restaurant at 76N. Washington Street now occupies the site of what once was C. H.
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79 years ago July 3, 1936 GOLD-BEARING clay and gravel that yields better than $4 per cubic yard was uncovered several days ago in Sullivan creek, on the M. McCormick property, two miles south of Sonora. The pay-dirt was exposed at a depth of about fifteen feet from the present
ran up a bill of $27 for Turkish baths and $35 for shaving and haircuts, which bill was presented to the county commissioners for payment. • A horse at Santa Rosa, California, ate all the apples that he could reach on a tree and then turned round and kicked the treerepeatedly,bringing down a shower of luscious &uit upon which he regaled himself. It was a clear case of horse sense. • Judge Stewart, of Baltimore, has sentenced Mary Metzdorff, who is only fourteen years old, to be hanged for causing the death of two persons by poison.
131 years ago July 5, 1884 MAGIC POTION — Last Thursday an Indian murder occurred near Wawona. An Indian commonly known as "Old Bullock," who has long enjoyed the reputation of being a "Medicine Man," "Doctor" or "Wizard," was
surface of the creek among pinnacles of limestone in natural and upright position, a fact which convinces those who have examined the discovery that it was never mined or disturbed by the earlyday gold seekers who reaped rich harvests &om that section of the stream bed and nearby gulches. Quote: Factoring in today's price ofgold, what fetched $4 per cubic yard in 1936would now bring around $200.)
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July 9, 1910 CHICKEN RANCH — The Board of Trustees met in regular session last Tuesday evening. The important business was a discussion of the proposition by C. E. Kelsey, special agent for the California Indians, to purchase a tract of land on Wood's Creek and establish a permanent home for the Indians there. Mr. Kelsey stated as follows You are doubtless aware that a little remnant of the July 18, 1928 band of Indians, sometimes called An important business transac- the Sonora Band, have for some tion has taken place this week years been raising chickens on a in Sonora, finalizing the sale of small tract of waste land on Woods the "Bell System" store, owned by Creek, belonging to the City Mr. and Mrs. John H. Malone, as of Sonora. They have not been a "Cash and Carry" proposition, molested, but there is the possibilto the Skaggs "Safeway" chain, ity that some persons will acquire with headquarters in Los Angeles. the land and eject the Indians. Formalpossession oftheproperty Should they lose their homes on will occur next month, after which this piece of ground there is no Safeway will be in Sonora to do other place open to them. Under business. the circumstances, is the City of
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Sonora willing to convey said tract of land to the United States, and if so, for what price? The tract is a little over1,000 feetlong and from 100 to150 feetwide.Itsarea is probably less than 3 V2 acres, and almost all of it is taken up by the creek." The matter was laid over by theTrustees to a futuredate forconsideration and action.
114 years ago July 1, 1901 Muckers wanted: To work in the Iron Mountain Mine. Wages$2.50 per day. Apply to M ine Superintendent.
125 years ago July 17, 1890 FROM OTHER SECTIONS• Buffalo Bill brings back to America a cool half million of dollars, which represents the foreign earnings of his Wild West show. • A St. Paul jury, during a week's sitting on a recent case,
shot and killed on Big Creek. He was beli eved to possess a potion which, when thrown at the person intended, from a certain distance, caused instantaneous death. Old Bullock had been credited with the death of almost every Indian who has died of late, and it is supposed that he was murdered to relieve others in the vicinity &om constant fear of injury or death at his hands. CAT SHOT — Last Sunday Henry Smith killed a large cat, thought to be a lynx, on Table Mountain, near Peppermint Falls, that stood about two and a half feet high, measuring three feet from tip to tip, and weighting about thirty pounds. BIG STRIKE — The Hunter mine, situated near the Buchanan mine, in Tuolumne County, has been worked the past four months
with outstanding success. In the mine there is a vein consisting of almost pure gold, two and a half feet in width and about fiRy feet long in distance.
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Science fiction action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, Courtney B. Vance, directed by Alan Taylor. When John Connor, leader of the human resistance against Skynet, sends Kyle Reese back to 1984to protect hismother, Sarah, from a Terminator assassin, an unexpected turn of events creates an altered timeline.Instead ofa scared waitress, Sarah is a skilled fighter and hasa Terminator guardian by her side. Faced with unlikely allies and dangerous new
Cinemas 10 in Sonora:
Ant-Man Action comedy adventure starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Abby Ryder Fortson, Michael Pena, directed by Peyton Reed. The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe bringsa founding member of The Avengers to the big screen
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the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang mustplan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Rated PG-13. One hour, 57 minutes.
Inside Out Animated family film starring Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it' s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Rated PG. One hour, 35 minutes.
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ring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, directed by Colin Trevorrow. Locatedoffthe coast ofCosta Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resortprovides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered
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Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle's death.Rated PG. One hour,51
to run amok. Now, it's up to a former military man and animal
Animated comedy adventure starring Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geoffrey Rush, directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. The story of the Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually servingthe most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these mas-
expert to use his special skills to save two young boys and the restof the guests from an allout,prehistoricassault.Rated PG-13. Two hours, 4 minutes.
Max Action adventure starring Robbie Arnell, Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Lauren Graham, and Jay Hernandez, directed by Boaz Yakin. After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog,
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fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he — alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob — ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads
them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, the world'sfirst-ever female supervillain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation. Rated PG. One hour, 31
Horrorthriller starring Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos, Cassidy Gifford, Travis Cluff, Gannon Del Fierro, directed by Chris Lofing and Travis ClufK Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrectthe failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy — but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone. Rated R. One hour, 20 minutes.
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Romantic comedy starring minutes. Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Self/less Larson, Colin Quinn, John Science fiction thriller starCena, Tilda Swinton, LeBron ring Ryan Reynolds, Natalie James, Randall Park, directed Martinez, Matthew Goode, Ben by Judd Apatow. Ever since Kingsley, Victor Garber, Derek her father drilled into her head Luke, Michelle Dockery, Jaynee- that monogamy isn't realistic, Lynne Kinchen, directed by magazine writer Amy has made Tarsem Singh. An extremely promiscuity her credo. As much wealthy mandying from cancer as she enjoys an uninhibited undergoesa radical medical life free of commitment, Amy procedure that transfers his is really in a rut. While writing consciousness into the body of a profile about charming and a healthy young man. But all is successful sports doctor Aaron not as it seems when he starts Conners, she finds herself actuto uncover the mystery of the ally falling in love for the first body's origin and the organizatime — and what's more, Aaron tion that will kill to protect its seems to like her too. Amy cause. Rated PG-13. One hour, startstowonder ifit's tim e to 57 mintues. clean up her act. Rated R. Two Terminator: Genisys hours, 2 minutes.
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OIIT OWN FOOTHILLS BOOT SCOOTIN' BARBECUE FOR THE ARTS:Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter Hill; line dance lessons, barbecue dinner, no-host local wines and beers, live country music by Slade Rivers Band, Aug. 22, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets $40, amadorarts.org. JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Sarah Evans, July 30; Cheech and Chong featuring Shelby Chong, Sept. 12; Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sept. 17;12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; 800822-9466, jacksoncasino.corn. MARIPOSA EVENINGS 'MUSIC ON THE GREEN'. Presented by Mariposa County Arts Council, free summer concert series featuring: Blue Skies Trio, Friday; The Well, Saturday; Todd Novack andThe Benny Hillbilleez, Aug. 8; Nathan Ignacio, Aug. 14; Baraka Moon, Aug. 28; Roger Perry and Friends, Aug. 29; Shows beging at 7 p.m. Art Park, Highway 140 between 4th and 5th streets in downtown Mariposa, mariposaartscouncil.org. SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Imagine, Beatles tribute, Saturday. Tribe of the Red Horse, Neil Young and Crazy Horse tribute, Aug. 1. Sultans of String, Aug. 8. Calico the Band, Sept. 5. Carolyn Sills Combo, Sept. 12. Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Red Moon Road, Nov. 14.LacyJ.Dalton,Nov.30;44 Main
St., Sutter Creek, suttercreektheater. corn. SYMBIOSIS GATHERING: Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale, Sept. 17 to 20, featuring Nicolas Jaar, CocoRosie, Tipper, Four Tet, Griz, Kaytranada, Justin Martin, Shpongle, Sylvan Esso, Emancipator Ensemble, Damian Lazarus and the Ancient M oons,The Polish Ambassador, and many more; symbiosisgathering.corn. VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY: "Our Town," Aug. 7 to Sept. 2; 4190744, volca notheatre.net.
BOB HOPE THEATRE:Donell Jones, July25.Ron White,Aug.22.George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Sept. 22. Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10; 242 E. Main St., Stockton, 373-1 400, stocktonlive.corn. CAPITAL STAGE:"Uncanny Valley," through Sunday; 2215 J St., Sacramento, 916-995-5464, capstage. org. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Yosemite Renaissance, opening in August. Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau, Sept. 13 to Jan. 10, 2016; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock, 632-5761, carnegieartsturlock.org.
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Grand Funk Railroad headlines the Stanislaus County Fair on Saturday in Turlock. CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Friday through July 26. "Fool for Love," Aug. 21 to Sept. 6; 94811th St., Modesto, 846-0179, centerstagemodesto.corn. CROCKER ART MUSEUM:Flowers of the Fire and Earth, through Sept. 6. David Ligare: California Classicist, through Sept. 20. Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage, through Oct. 11; 216 0 St., Sacramento, 91 6-808-7000, crockerartmuseum.org. FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:John Mellencamp, Plain Spoken Tour, with guest Carlene Carter, July 23. Brit Floyd, Space and Time World Tour, Aug. 2; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.
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Blue Skies Trio plays a free concert Friday at Mariposa's Art Park.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: "Mary Poppins," Friday through July 26. Broken Toys, Saturday. Kenny Rogers, July 30."Guys and Do lls," Aug. 8 to 14. Los Tucances De Tijuana, Aug. 14. Gloria Trevi, Aug. 23. Byrne & Kelly, Aug.25.The Gipsy Kings,Sept.3.Blues in the Night, Sept. 4 and 5. Brian Regan, Sept. 9. Thunder from Down Under, Sept. 10. "Weird Al" Yankovic, Sept.
16. Norman Foote, Sept. 17. Steven Wright, Sept. 18. Ramon Ayala, Sept. 25. Richard Marx, Sept. 30; 1000 I St., Modesto, 877-488-3380, galloarts.org. HAGGIN MUSEUM:The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sept. 13. "Picasso Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," Oct. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, 940-6300, hag ginmuseum.org. PROSPECT THEATER:"Short, TenMinute and One-Act Play Festival," through July 26; 1214 K. St., Modesto, 549-9341, prospecttheaterproject.org. STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR: Through Sunday in Turlock, featuring Bret Michaels, tonight, Jerrod Niemann, Friday, Grand Funk Railroad, Saturday; stancofair.corn.
BEYOND ASIAN ART MUSEUM:"28 Chinese," through Aug. 16. "First Look," Sept. 4 to Oct. 11. "Woven Luxuries: Indian Persian and Turkish Textiles,"
through Nov. 1. "Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 1. "Picturing Sound, Creating Mood," through Nov. 22. "Yoong Bae: Continuity and Pursuit," through Dec. 13. "Looking East," Oct. 30 to Feb. 7, 201 6;200 Larkin St., San Francisco, 41 5-581-3500, asianart.org. DE YOUNG MUSEUM: "Janet Delaney: South of Market," through Sunday. "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free," through Sept. 20. "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating an Acquistion," through Oct. 4; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 415-750-3600, famsf.org. LEVI'S STADIUM: Taylor Swift, with guests Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, play Santa Clara on Saturday, Aug. 15; 41 5-464-9377, ticketmaster.corn. MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL: Headliners include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Bela Fleck, Pete Escovedo, and many more.Held atthe Monterey County Fair and Event Center, Sept. 18 to 20; montereyjazzfestival.org.
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We offer daily soups that are so flavorful! Monday-Saturday we offer our most popular Minestrone. In addition, each day we offer a soup of the day. Monday-Cream of Asparagus, Tuesday-Seafood Chowder, Wednesday-Split Pea with Smoked Ham, Thursday-Sicilian Sausage, Friday-Clam Chowder, and Saturday-Sicilian Sausage. Do you have a wedding coming up? Pinocchio's caters all sizes of parties. Give us a call at 209-533-1996 or stop by and we will be happy to help! Please see our catering menu pic on this page for pricing. In addition to ourcatering,we offerourLasagna Rossa (red sauce lasagna)and ourLasagna Bianca (white sauce lasagna) in family size that feeds up to 8 or party size that feed up to 20. Both come with our fresh garlic bread and will feed up to 8 people. Take and bake or we will have it hot and ready for you. Give us a call to place your order. My wife and I thank you so much for your business, patronage, loyalty, kindness, support, and for choosing Pinocchio's! We are blessed continuously by each and every one of you. Wevalue our customers and will always continue to bring you the best, most fresh, and delicious food we can offer. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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