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CORER SlORY 4 DayoftheDead Murp'hys merchants will host a Dia de los Muertos celebration Saturday with authentic cultural art, food and music

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SonoraHigh presents 'The Mouse That Roared' •W hat:'The Mouse ThatRoared.' • When: Tonight and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. • Where: Sonora High School. • Tickets: $7 general admission, $5 students and seniors. I 0

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Nathan Hickie, Tanner Van Bebber, Ronnie Hursky and Jake Zuccaro in"The Mouse That Roared."

Sonora High School students will present their latest play, "The Mouse That Roared," today through Saturday. Set in the 1960s, this farceadapted by Christopher Sergei and based on a book by Leonard Wibberley — features the Duchess Gloriana, sovereign of a microscopic country in the Alps. Gloriana's solution to the near bankruptcy of her tiny domain is to declare war on the U.S. When her "declaration" is considered a prank by the U.S., the unexpected happens. Directed by Sherry Juhl, the play features Michael Dunn as

The play features (from left) Saphire Sargent, Jacob Stevens Cain and Caelan Winslow. stage manager, lighting design by Jakob Koozer, sound by Gabby Timmins, and costumes by Janette Wilson and Vicki Lee. Kristine Stokes plays Gloriana.

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COVER STORY Day of the Dead returns to 'land of the skulls' Saturday • What: Dayofthe Dead. • When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Where: Downtown Murphys. • Admission: Free with food and drinks for purchase. • Info: visitmurphys.corn.

The Day of the Dead will be celebrated this weekend in Calaveras — which translates to "land of the skulls" in Spanish. Murphys merchants and wine tasting rooms will host their sixth annual Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, on Saturday. Participating businesses and vendors will be offering

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sugar skulls, face painting and live music as well as displaying altars celebrating the lives of those who have passed on but remain in heart and spirit on the Day of the Dead. The Catrina and Catrin Dress Contest will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Murphys Community Park followed by a candle light procession to the cemetery. Those wishing to participate in the procession should meet in the park at 5:30 p.m. Participants should bring a flashlight and wear warm clothes.

Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muertos will be availablefor purchase after the brief ceremony. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the park will feature face painters, folklorico dancers, rondalla musicians and artisanvendors.

Traditional food and drinks will be for sale in the park until

5 p.m. or whenever they sell out. Sales of food, wine and beer will benefit the Murphys Community Club, who are responsible for maintaining and improving the creekside park. In the event of rain, all entertainment and food sales will be held in the Native Sons Hall at 389 Main St. in historic downtown Murphys. The ancient holiday Dia de los Muertos tracesits roots back to

the indigenous cultures of Mexico, Latin America and Europe, but has become inextricably intertwined with the Catholic observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day over time. Although this celebration

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Murphys merchants will host their sixth annual Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music on Saturday. is associatedwith the dead, it is traditionally a period full of li fe,happiness, color,food, family and fun. In Mexico, outdoor marketsdisplay and sell symbolic items such as special breads, pottery, baskets, candles, paper puppets, candy skulls and flowers. Skeletons are also an impor-

tant symbol of this day and are displayed hugging, dancing and

laughing in shop windows and Traditional activities are believed to "welcome the souls of the dead." The souls are said to return each year to enjoy the pleasuresofthe life that they once had. These souls are thought to return as spirits

It is believed that candle light as wellas the scent ofmarigolds and incense will help the ghosts find their way back home. The public is welcome to participate in the remembrance of loved ones by contributing items to thealtars.Participants are asked to contact the individual

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MYACTgets newstaff, presents'Jamesandthe Giant Peach'

There are also actors who have beenwith MYACT several years now. The show includes original music not heard in the film version, but still keeps the quirky, funny and surprising adventure of the original story. It is a family-friendly show with touching moments, tons of crazy creatures, and plenty to keep younger children entertained. Tickets — $15 adults, $10 children and seniors — can be purchased online at mountainyouthact.corn or by calling 874-6408. Performances are held at 14372 Cuesta Court in East

• Friday, 7 p.m. • Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. • Sunday, 2 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. • Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Additionally, MYACT has new key staff members in place. Kelly Ruelas started as MYACT's executive director over the summer. She has worked as an actor, director, and youth instructor for nine years. Ruelas, who was raised in the Central Valley, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in theatrearts from California State University, Stanislaus, and completed a master's in staging Shakespeare from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. She has worked as a youth instructor teaching many subjects, including improvisation, stage combat, commedia dell'arte, and Shakespeare studies. Along with being involved at MYACT, Ruelas is one of the founding members of Light Box Theater Company in Turlock, which specializes in children' s theater programs. "I feel great to be involved in a project that brings youth and theater together," she said. "Theaterchanged my lif e when I was younger and gave me the rare andrewarding opportunity to grow as a person. I cannot imagine a community where theater is not present to youth

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•W hat: 'James and the GiantPeach.' • When: Friday through Nov. 15. • Where: Mountain Youth and Community Theatre, 14372 Cuesta Court, East Sonora. • Tickets: $1 5 adult, $10 children and seniors. • Infomation: mountainyouthact.corn, 874-6408.

Mountain Youth and Community Theatre (MYACT) presents Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" this weekend and next.

The play features actors of all ages and experience levels. There are seasoned adult actors sharing the stage with elementary-age students making their stage debut — but they both share inperforming at MYACT for the first time.

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"James and the Giant Peach" features (from left) Alissa DeAnda, Traci Sprague and Lillian McLeod. "MYACT is a platform and opportunity for that in Tuolomne County. I feel theater struggling to survive and hope that people come out and show their support and prove a desire to help children's theater thrive so it can continue to enrich the lives of the entire community." Jennifer House is MYACT's new operations manager. A 2011 graduate from the University of Phoenix, House

has worked in the publishing, nonprofit and performing arts industries throughout her life. The Sonora resident recently joined MYACT in September. Passionatefor theatre,she believes in high-quality customer

service, specializes in nonprofit management and strives for local community enrichment. House is a 1996 graduate of Summerville High School and a 1999 ColumbiaCollege graduate.

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Emblem Club, Railtown and more honor veterans Several events are scheduled in the Mother Lode within the coming week to honor area veterans for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Events include: • The Sonora Emblem Club hosts its annual Veterans Breakfastfrom 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Sonora Elks Lodge. The menu includes

scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 adults, $4 veterans and children younger than 12. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the club's Americanism programs. For reservations, callDebbie Smith at 532-6826. • Soroptimist International of Twain Harte is calling all

female veterans in Tuolumne County to be their guests at a Veterans Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Twain Harte Golf Club. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon to follow from noon to 1 p.m. Call Margie Lang at 586-6129 to make a reservation. • Ruby Parlor No. 46 of the i +QQ Y,,kohv

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Sierra NevadaFilmFestival to showfilms at CoUmbia Colege • What: Sierra Nevada Film Festival. • When: Saturday, doors open at 5:15 p.m. • Where: Dogwood Forum, Columbia College. • Admission: $10 at the door, $8 online, students are free. • Information: sierrafilmfest.org

The SierraNevada Film Festival, hosted by Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch, finishes the year with a diverse film lineup that focuses on food, monsoons and sand. Feature films include: • "Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story" —We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50 percent of it in the trash? Filmmaker Grant Baldwin dives into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where one in 10 peopleis"food insecure,"the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Baldwin's addictive personality turns full tilt towardsfood rescue, the "thrill

Film Festival Schedule • 5:30 p.m.— Welcome and introduction • 5:35 p.m.— "Elephant Seals" • 5:43 p.m.— "Sand Wars" • 6:35 p.m.— Intermission • 6:50 p.m.— "Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story." • 8:05 p.m.— Intermission • 8:15 p.m.— "Monsoon"

documentary is from multiple award-winning filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson. Filmed over the course of India's 2013 monsoon season in ultra high definition, the

for this highly prized commodity. "Sand Wars" takes viewers around the world to witness this new Gold Rush firsthand. Filmed by Denis Delestrac in France, India, Indonesia,

Maldives, Morocco, Singapore, United States, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. This French film was releasedin 2013 and is 52 minutes long.

filmmakers chased the monsoon on its annual journey from the

southern state of Kerala, where it first makes landfall, to India's north-eastern state of Meghalaya (Place of the Clouds), where the clouds go to die. Along the way, they meet a remarkablegroup ofindividuals whose lives are in different ways entwined with the phenomenon that some call "the soul of India."

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the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. "Just Eat It" brings farmers,retailers,organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. This Canadian film was released in 2014. One

terrain where nature, science, belief and wonder converge in one of the most astonishing and breathtaking landscapes on earth, "Monsoon" is a film that captures the timelessness and richhuman drama of our engagement with the natural world. This Canadian documentary film was released in 2014. One hour, 48 minutes. • "Sand Wars" — This film is a surprising investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet. Due tothe high demand for sand, the planet's reserves are being threatened. Three-quartersof the world'sbeaches are in decline and bound to disappear as victims of erosion, or of sand smuggling. Triggered by building construction, smug-

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'Artists HelpingArtists' aimto replenish art supplies lost in Butte Eire The Mother Lode Art Association is hosting a silent auction of donatedartwork tobenefit artists affected by the Butte

Fire. A silent auction display of the donatedartcan be viewed on the association's wall in the Aloft Gallery, 167 S. Washington

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closing at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. A second auction is planned to be held Dec. 2 to 20. All proceedswillbe awarded to the artists. Applications for Town Hall Arts gift certificate awards can be obtained from the MLAA websiteat motherlodeartassociation.corn, the Aloft Gallery, Town Hall Arts, Tuolumne County Art Alliance and Calav-

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eras Art Council. Applications must be returned to MLAA by Nov. 20. All applications will be considered for an award. For more information, call Linda Happel at 532-7240 or email at lindaleehappel@gmail.corn. The Mother Lode Art Association will also be accepting cash donationstohelp artists impacted by the Butte Fire.

artsofbearvalley.org. PETROGLYPHE GALLERY: Workshops include Dale Laitinen's "Paint the Sierra Watercolor Workshop" Nov. 13 to 15; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387. SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Cary McGrew and Winnifred Wilson are featured in the window display; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora. STAGE 3THEATRE:Artwork by Pat Gray,Susie Hoffman and Renee Rondon will be on display starting Nov. 11; 208 S. Green St., downtown

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TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include "Oil," Monday afternoons, 1 to 4 p.m., through Nov. 23, "Watercolor," today and Friday; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts. corn, 785-2050. TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist for October and November at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people; 533-5507. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Leslie Hurst, "The French Connection," through Nov. 22; Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3; 48 S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery.corn, 588-0297.

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Sue King art on display for two months at winery

from full-time teaching. The wonder of the natural world surrounding the Sierra foothills and beyond is her inspiration. She uses a variety of mediums and techniques aiming to create emotional connections within her work. W atercolor, pastels,ricepaper and printer's inks are just some

sidering the interaction of composition, design, color and materials," she said. "The process can be most humbling and exhilarating at the same time. My show will include originals, numbered giclee prints and unlimited edition prints in an eclectic assortment of traditional watercolors, collages and watercolor paper weavings." A member of the Arts of Bear Valley, King shows her pieces at a number ofdifferentvenues and shows. She currently displays her work at Art on Main and The MagnoliaCafe in Murphys. She has been Ironstone Vineyard's annual theme division winner of the Obsession Art Show for two years. "We are delighted to bring Sue's inspirations to the tasting room," said Jan Hovey. "I think you' ll find the detail and emotion in her work to be very impressive." Hovey Winery has changed its "Artist of the Month" program to the "Artist's Series," engaging the featuredartistfortwo months instead of one. "This really provides the artist

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The award-winning multimedia art of Sue King will be featured the months of November and December at Hovey Winery's tasting room in downtown Murphys. An artist's reception will be heldfrom 4:30to 6 p.m. Sunday. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available. King, a 30-year resident of Murphys and Arnold, has been able to focus on her exploration of the visual arts since she retired

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lRIIRSRRY WINE BARREL OPEN:Winning team gets 32 bottles of locally-produced wine; event is open to the public; fee of $1 50 includes golf, tee prizes, wine tasting reception hosted by Greenhorn Creek's Vintner Members, five-course dinner prepared by Camps Restaurant; Greenhorn Creek Resort, Angels Camp; all proceeds will benefit Butte Fire victims; greenhorncreek.corn, 729-8111. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE:Sierra Repertory Theatre production starring Scott Viets; through Nov. 22 at the East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. THE MOUSETHAT ROARED:Sonora High School production with shows 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, 2 p.m. show Saturday; general admission $7, students and seniors $5. (Page 3)

FRIQRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE:A Christmas Faire and Bake Sale will be hosted by St. Matthew Lutheran Church Women's Missionary League from 9 a.m.to4 p.m.;homemade jams,candies,baked goods, crafts and more; a luncheon of soups, salad, homemade pies and drinks will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $10 per person; prize drawings include a handmade quilt, paintings and more; all proceeds will benefit Interfaith Community Social Services, Sonora Pregnancy Center and other charities; 13880 Joshua Way, off LambertLake Road in EastSonora;532-4639. JAMES ANDTHE GIANT PEACH:Mountain Youth and Community Theatre presents Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" at 14372 Cuesta Court in East Sonora; 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7p.m.Saturday,2 p.m .Sunday,7 p.m . Nov. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Nov. 15; tickets are $15 adult, $10 children and seniors; mountainyouthact.corn, 874-6408. (Page 5) FOLK DANCING: Folk dance group meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m.; allages welcome and no experience necessary; free; taught by Carlos and Karen Canto; 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia; 532-1859. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING:7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901.

FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS:Three new plays by three different playwrights will be presented as staged readings 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday; discussion will follow after each of the readings to give the playwrights an opportunity to hear from the audience and actors about the work they just heard; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; tickets are $10 per performance of $20 for all three; murphyscreektheatre.org.

SAlIIRQRY SONORATREASURE FAIRE:Kiwanis and Friends of the Mother Lode Fairgrounds host an antique and collectible appraisal day and auction with raffle prizes, live and silent auctions, food, and free parking; Mother Lode Fairgrounds,

Sonora; sonoratreasurefaire.corn, 536-8178.

Sonora (Cassina High School campus); free.

TAILGATE SALE:Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society will sell rocks, minerals, jewelry, plants and antiques from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2500 Mecham Ranch Rd.; spaces $10.

PADDLE WITH THE SALMON:Tuolumne River Trust hosts a series of canoe tours to witness salmon spawning; offered at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and Nov. 14 and 15; tuolumne.org.

FALL CRAFT FAIRE:The Spay and Neuter Group of the Humane Society ofTuolumne County will host a "Krafty Kanines & Kitten Kaboodles Fall Crafts Fair" 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; fundraiser will be held in the HSOTC conference room, 10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown; admission is free; hsotc.org, 5883599, 588-8745.

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, glutenfree baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia; also open Wednesdays.

OPEN GARDEN DAY:Featured will be holiday crafts for the entire family; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Demonstration Garden, 251 S. Barretta St.,

DAY OFTHE DEAD:Murphys merchants will celebrate the sixth annual "Dia de los Muertos" from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; participating businesses and vendors will be offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, as well as displaying altars celebrating the

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DROWSY CHAPERONE Sierra Repertory Theatre's latest musical has audiences cheering. DAY OF THE DEAD Murphys celebrates with food, music and dancing (Story: Page 4)

GYPSY SHACK:Psycho-Sadist, Make Amends, Nuke Em Dead, Friday, 8 p.m. Kiss andTell, Trevor Dyson, Saturday, 8 p.m.Rod Harri s and the JazzCombo, Sunday, 6 p.m. Karaoke,Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.

YOUTH THEATER Sonora High and MYACT perform new plays (Story: Page 3 and 5)

MIKE'S PIZZA: Fiddles, Etc., classic country and bluegrass, tonight, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; 14721 Mono Way, East Sonora.

CRAFT FAIRS Events held in East Sonora, Jamestownand Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora.

RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight, 7 p.m. DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m. Dossi on the Rocks,live band, Saturday,9 p.m .Open mic,Wednesday, 9 p.m.;18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

DANCING A variety of lessons, including folk, line dance and ballroom, will help keep the Mother Lode moving this week.

featuring dozens of local vendors; Sierra Building, Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; 988-8932.

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PATRIOTS PICNIC:Tuolumne County Republican Party hosts event to honor local emergency service personnel; 1 to 4 p.m.; barbecue buffet lunch, music, children's activities; Sonora Moose Lodge; tickets $10, children younger than 5 are free, family price is $30 for four or more; email tuolumnecountyrwfl cfrw. org, 352-4390. FEEDTHE BEARS:TheSummervilleHigh

BLACK OAK CASINO:Comedy Showcase featuring Jimmie JJ Walker, tonight, 8 p.m. Super Huey, tribute to Huey Lewis and the News, Friday,9 p.m . Shane Dwight, Saturday,9 p.m.Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., "Notes for Notes" benefit series with optional donations being accepted by the Calaveras Humane Society; 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn. COLUMBIA NURSERY:Kash In, songwriters Alex Kash and Bethany Dalton-Kash; 1 p.m. Sunday; Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; $15.

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lives of those who have passed on but remain in spirit; there will be food available for purchase as well as free live entertainment at Murphys Community Park; also a Catrina and Catrin Dress Contest will be held in the afternoon followed by a candle light procession; Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muertos will be available after the brief ceremony; visitmurphys.corn. (Page 4)

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School Foundation will hold its 10th annual fundraising event at 5 p.m. in the Tuolumne Veterans Memorial Hall; tickets are $40 per person and include a catered meal; silent and live auction, raffle; doors open 4:30 p.m. FILM FEST:Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch hosts Sierra Nevada Film Festival; doors open 5:15 p.m.; $10 at door, $8 online, students free; Columbia College; sierrafilmfest.org. (Page 7) FUNDRAISER DINNER:Italian dinner, auction and live music; benefits HorseSpeak Center for Personal Development; 5 to 9 p.m.; La Contenta Golf and Event Center, Valley Springs; $35 per person; horsespeakinc.org, 772-3871. COULTERVILLE DANCE:Independent Order of Odd Fellows Coulterville Lodge No. 104 hosts a

WildTurkey Dance and Raffle featuring Mountain Fever; 6 to 10 p.m.; 5030 Main St., Coulterville; dance tickets $5 each, raffle tickets $1 each or six for $5; email iooflodge104I gmail.corn.

SIIIIIIAY VETERANS BREAKFAST:Sonora Emblem Club hosts its annual Veterans Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sonora Elks Lodge; menu includesscrambled eggs, pancakes,sausage, juice and coffee; $8 adults, $4 veterans and children younger than 12; for reservations, call 532-6826.(Page 6) HOLIDAY SHOPPING:Friends of the Mother Lode Fairgrounds will sponsor a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TIIESIIAY ARTIST DIRECTORY:Tuolumne County Arts Alliance hosts an open house for artists to register for an online database; 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Stage 3Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora; 5322787. SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m.each Tuesday;free;Courthouse Parkin downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

WEIIIIESIIAY DANCE LESSONS:All-A-Round Wunders teach choreographed ballroom dance lessons; 6 p.m. each Wednesday; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; first two weekes are free, $5 per week after; 586-4073.

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vineyards.corn. www.ironstonevine• Chatom Vineyards yards.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 • Newsome-Harlow 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Winery — 415 Main Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www. Parrotts Ferry Road, St., Murphys, 728Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn. Vallecito, 736-2708, 8487, www.becquewww.nhvino.corn. • Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. twinery.corn. • Renner Winery — 498 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn. • Four Winds CellarsMain St., Murphys, 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 3675 Six Mile Road, 984-3000, www.chickVallecito, 736-4766, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.fourwindscel• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY lars.corn. 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting • Frog's Tooth Vineyards phys, 728-0148, www. Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 — 380 Main St., Suite stevenotwinery.corn. 800-822-9466, www. Main St., Murphys, 5, Murphys, 728-2700, • Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.alwww.frogstooth.corn. — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn. • Hatcher Winery — 425 phys, 728-8229, www. • Black Sheep WinMain St., Murphys, tannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., 605-7111, www.hatch- • Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, erwinery.corn. 363 Main St., Murphys Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin• Hovey Winery -350 (tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn. Main St., Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-9999, www.hoveyVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., wine.corn. tasting room), 736• Indian Rock Vineyards Columbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, 9080, www.twistedotoric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur. — 1154 Pennsylvania ak.corn. www.sierrarep.org. corn. Gulch Road, Murphys, • Val du Vino Winery 728-8514, www.indian— 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners — 3353 E. Highway 4, rockvineyards.corn. pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, • Irish Vineyards — 2849 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation. Highway 4, Vallecito, corn. 736-1299, www.irish• Murphys Creek corn. • Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vinevineyard.corn. — 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Ironstone Vineyards phys, 728-1917, www. — 1894 Six Mile Road, Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainMurphys, 728-1251, • Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn. • Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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Jamestown,800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.corn. • La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. corn.

• Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963. • Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058. • Calaveras County Historical Society Red Barn Museum,

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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.

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tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.corn. Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn. La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn. Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn. Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn. Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn. Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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Karnahan painting remains on display in Washington 'AugustHeroes'moving to U.S. ForestService headquarters inD.C. An award-winning painting by Sonora artist Patrick Michael Karnahan will remain

in Washington, D.C. for another year. Karnahan won first place last year in the United States Department of Agriculture, "Arts in Agriculture" juried art show. His original oil painting titled, "August Heroes" (The 2013 Rim Fire), was chosen as the first-place winner in the "Forest Subject" category. The painting has been on display in the main lobby of the Department of Agriculture building in Washington, D.C. for the past year. Karnahan was recently contacted by the Forest Service, in Washington D.C., and asked for permission to showcase the painting for another year in the Yates Building, which is the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service. "I believe they were transferring it this week," Karnahan said Wednesday. During the 2013 Rim Fire, Karnahan was assigned to the Cherry Lake/Cottonwood Road area of the fire, as a patrolman

and firefighter for the Forest Service. When his day shifts had ended, Karnahan started the composition of the painting in the Cherry Lake Fire Station, within the Rim Fire boundary. He wanted to include local fire agencies in the original composition and asked firefighters topose for the painting. Featured in the work are crews from Cal Fire/Twain Harte Station (Engine 4455), and members of the Forest Service's Hot Shot crew stationed in Buck Meadows. Karnahan has been painting in oilsfor 48 years.Atthe age of 56, he has painted more than 600 originalworks ofart. His interest in the subject of

"August Heroes," an original oil painting by Patrick Michael Karnahan, will spend another year in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

Karnahan (rightj stands on the fifth day of the Rim Fire. He helped conduct evacuations in the Cherry Lake area during the massive fire in 2013. wildland firefighting was gained as a front-line wildland firefighter.

In 1979, Karnahan was first employed asa firefighter for the Plumas National Forest. He spent atotalof 19 seasons with the Forest Service. Karnahan's artwork can be

viewed online at patrickkarnahan.cornand at two art galleries: Gallerie Amsterdam in Carmel, and All That Matters in Twain Harte.

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BUTTE FIRE BENEFIT:Concert to support Butte Fire victims; an array of classical and Broadway music will be presented by a group of musicians from Amador County; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; presented at the San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261Treat Ave.; refreshments and coffee will be served during intermission; tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance by calling 754-5816 or 7543881 or at the door.

FILM FESTIVAL: Sixth annual ITSA Film Festival will be held Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15.; free admission; Sonora Opera Hall; ITSAFilmFestival.corn. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy and Summerville High Schoolpresents comedy; play contains some adult themes, parental guidance suggested for children 12 and younger; tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors for evening shows, which begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21; matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21; ticket prices for matinees are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors; tickets available at the door, in the school office, or online at summbears.k12.ca.us, under the Connections link.

JAZZ CONCERTS:Vocalist Elaine Gibbs, an X-Factor finalist and R8tB singer, will be joined by sax and flute virtuoso Paul Contos and the 20-piece Big Band; DogwoodTheater, Columbia College; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; reserved seating tickets are $20, on salenow atMountain Bookshop and the college bookstore; 588-5126. PATRICE PIKE:An acoustic evening with Patrice Pike and guitarist Wayne Sutton will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; Black Bart Theater, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, advance tickets available in Sonora at Live Oak Music, in Angels Camp at Aeolian Harp, in Murphys at Sustenance Books, and in Arnold at Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.; brushwoodlounge.org.

COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CAROL: Sierra Repertory Theatre will present "A Columbia Christmas Carol," a new version of the Charles Dickens classic; Nov. 13 through Dec. 20 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. ALMOST MAINE: Stage 3Theatre will present the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," directed by Rocky Rhoades, Saturday, Nov. 14, through Dec. 20 at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 5361778; a preview night will be held starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; tickets $25, including refreshments and glass of wine; benefits the TP Chapter of the PE.O Sisterhood; call 532-6491 for preview tickets. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL:St. Patrick's Christmas Festival will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Parish Hall, 98W. Jackson St., Sonora; Christmas gift baskets, crafts, and books will be available along with fair trade items and baked goods; quiche breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, consisting of tostadas, burritos, and quesadillas, will be served from 10 a.m. until sold out; door prizes and cash prizes of $500, $200, and $50 will be awarded at

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TEDDY BEARTEA: Join the Soroptimists of Calaveras County for an afternoon of high tea, music, entertainment, crafts and merriment; the EnchantedTeddy Bear Tea will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; MarkTwain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp; tickets are $27 for adults and children 10 and older, children's tickets for those 9 and younger are $15; reservations are required and may be obtained by calling 753-9700.

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An Enchanted Teddy Bear Tea will be held at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov. 15. JUST DANCE: Ballroom, swing, 7 p.m., winners do not need to be present to win; admission is free; 532-7139. SOUP BUFFET:The Women' s Fellowship of Sonora United Methodist Church will present its annualSoup Buffet,Giftand Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,

Nov.14; buffet includes the choice of severalhomemade soups, dessert, rolls and beverage for $9; baked goods, gifts and other items will be for sale; fundraiser for the ministries of the Women's Fellowship, which helps support local groups and charities; 90Yaney Ave. Sonora; lorrainev63@comcast.net, 536-1206.

SECOND SATURDAY:Downtown Sonora businesses and art galleries host exhibits and live music; 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; "After 8" concert featuring Mountain Melody Women's Chorus to benefit Butte Fire victims; 8 p.m. at the Red Church; $10 donation at door; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org.

Latin and country-western dancing; all ages are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the First Presbyterian Church of the 49ers in Columbia; $5 donation to benefit the church's Historic Sanctuary Restoration and M aintenance Fund; dances are held on the third Sunday of each month; 532-1859.

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MUSEUM EVENTS

Tuolumne's Claims to Fame will be program topic • What: Museum program. • When: Saturday, 2 p.m. • Where: Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, corner of Carter and Bay streets, Tuolumne. • Admission: Free. • Information: 928-351 6.

Some of Gurney's research has been made into a small booklet, "Tuolumne's Little Known Claims to Fame," which is available for sale at the muscum. In addition to the famous

Television personalities, vaudeville performers, a famous inventor,world-class athlete and a brilliant musician and mathematician — all with ties to Tuolumne — will be introduced at a program on Saturday at the Tuolumne City Memorial Museum. Researched and presented by museum president Pat Gurney,

the presentation will explore the livesofsome colorful characters who were born in Tuolumne, visited the town and/or had close relatives there.

people discussed in the book, mention is also Cody m ad e of the gold nugget from the township's first deep quartz mine, which is part of the mineral collection at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The program will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be servedafter the presentation. The museum is at the corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne and is open each weekend from 1 to 4 p.m.

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William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Leopoldo "Leo" Carrillo (above), and Cornelius "Dutch" Warmordam (right), all have ties to Tuolumne, which will be revealed during a program at the Tuolumne City Museum.

Yosemitebookfeatured at Tuolumne Coun Historical Angels Camp story time Socie showing soap box film • What: Preschool story time. • When: Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. • Where: Angels Camp Museum, 753 S.Main St.,Angels Camp. • Admission: Free. • Information: 736-2963.

The Angels Camp Museum's preschool story time and art activity will feature 'Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend &om California's Yosemite Valley" on Friday. The book is a retelling of an authentic Southern Sierra Miwok legend concerning the origin of Yosemite Valley's El Capitan rock: Mother Grizzly Bear thinks that her two playful cubs are wrestling and havingfun along theMerced River in Yosemite Valley while she is checking her Gsh traps. When she returns to join the cubs are nowhere to be found. All the animal people of the vil-

lage search vainly for the missing bears, until Red-tailed Hawk has located them high atop a huge granite rock on the valley's rim. Hoping to rescue the cubs, each of the animals in turn tries to scale the vertical wall, but each fails. The fate of the young bears rests with tiny Measuring Worm, who is the last to attempt to climb the hulking rock. In this story about the value of allbeings,thenature ofcourage, and other themes — retold by Robert D. San Souci and illustrated by Daniel San Souci — young readers will discover how the bear cubs are saved, learn the traditional Miwok tale of how a rock grew to become one of Yosemite's most famous landmarks, and come to realize

that being a hero has very little to do with one's size. The program will be held in the Angels Camp Museum's Carriage House from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday.

• What: Tuolumne County Historical Society meeting. • When: Nov. 12,7 p.m. • Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora. • Admission: Free.

A movie of the 1941 Sonora Soap Box Derby will be shown and discussed at the next Tuolumne County Historical Society (TCHS) meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. The 7 p.m. meeting at the Tuolumne CountyLibrary,480 Greenley Rd., is open to interested members of the community. Light refreshments will be served. Monty Youngborg, a veteran historical researcher, said a 16mm film of the derby was discovered recently.

The silent film has been converted to digital format and will be shown on the large projection screen in the library's Community Room. "The movie shows hundreds of Sonora citizens lining Washington Street in July 1941," Youngborg said. He suggests that localresidents may see themselves or their ancestors in the movie. The young racers include: Robert Buck, Tommy Belemecich, Pat Connolly, Harold Danicourt, Dick Davis, Bruce Decker, Lynn Douglas, Jimmie Emerald, Worley Evans, James Everett, Douglas Gorgas, Paul Hender, Frank Huante, Ted H unt, LeonardKahl,Alfred Leary,Jack Manley, Robert McGillis, Emmett Miller, Jimmie Opie, Charles Park, Glen Patterson, Gene Podesta, Archie

Radovich, Stanley Robinson, Raymond "Bumpy" Rodrigues, Robert Romitti (Romette), Robert Saletta, Lloyd Shea, Jimmie Sharrock, David Stoddard, Jack Sweeley, Mike Sweeley, Billy Tidball, Tony Treeto (Treto), Chester Vinyard, Wallace Waddelow, Jake Wilcox and Virgil Wright. Following the presentation, Youngborg will answer questions and highlight the results of this year's Soap Box Derby held inTuolumne during Labor Day weekend. The December TCHS gathering will be a Christmas soup luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the recreation

room at Sonora Hills, just off Greenley Road. That event will begin with a short business meeting and election of 2016 TCHS officers and directors.

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TARPOWER Carrie Underwoodto headline NYCconcert NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready to ring in the New Year with Carrie Underwood. ABC announced that the country star will perform a number of her hits during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest" in New York City' s Times Square. The bi-costal event will also include Fergie, who will host the Billboard Hollywood Party. Jenny McCarthy will report live from Times Square. Underwood recently released her fifth studio album, "Storyteller." More performers at the New Year's concert will be announced at a later date. The special, which airslive,startsat8 p.m .Eastern. Underwood announced last week that she will launch a new arena tour next year. The tour

includes stops in Reno on April 8, Oakland on April 10, and Stockton on April 12.

'Hunger Games' heads to parks in China, U.S. NEW YORK (AP) — "Hunger Games" fans in the U.S. and China may get to find out for themselves ifthe odds areforeverin their favor.

Lionsgateconfirmed Monday that the blockbuster movie &anchise has been licensed for development in a theme park in

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Country star Carrie Underwood will tour the region next April. Atlanta and an indoor entertainment center in Hengqin, China. The New York Times, which earlier reported thenews,said the Atlanta park is targeted to open by 2019, while the Chinese center aims to open by late 2018. Fans are already getting to interact with the story featuring heroine Katniss Everdeen through attractions such as the travelling display 'The Hunger Games: The Exhibition," which is now in Discovery Times Square in New York. The franchise's finale, "Mockingjay Part 2," is set to hit the big screen this month.

Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor added to AMAs NEW YORK (AP) — Duets will take center stage at this month's American Music Awards. Luke Bryan will perform "Home

Alone Tonight" with Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild, while Meghan Trainor will sing "Marvin Gaye" with Charlie Puth at the Nov. 22 show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Jennifer Lopez will host the fan-voted show, to air live on ABC. Previously announced performers include One Direction, Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, 5 Seconds of Summer, Demi Lovato and Walk the Moon. Taylor Swift has a leading six nominations, while Ed Sheeran and theWeeknd areup forfive awards each. Trainor, Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj, Sam Hunt and Walk the Moon are nominated for three awards apiece.

3on Stewart signs fouryear pact with HBO NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh &om

'The Daily Show," Jon Stewart has signed on with HBO in an exclusivefour-year production pact. HBO said Tuesday the partnership will start with short-form digital content to be showcased on HBO Now, HBO Go and other platforms. His first project will entail timely short-form digital content created with pioneering digital technology, HBO said. It will be re&eshed on HBO Now multiple times throughout the day. Additional projects will be announcedas they areconfi rmed. The deal also includes a firstlook option for other film and TV ventures. Stewart was host of Comedy Central's "Daily Show" for more than 15years before stepping

entertainment. Favorite Movie

nominees, for example, include the top four grossing film of the year, "Jurassic World," "Age of Ultron," "Inside Out," and "Furious 7." Fans also vote in categories like Favorite You Tube Star and Favorite Social Media Celebrity. Jane Lynch is hosting the 2016 People's Choice Awards, which will air live on CBS on Jan. 6 from Los Angeles. The next round of online voting closes Dec. 3.

Yosemite rock climber gets new bookdeal

NEW YORK (AP) — Rock climber Tommy Caldwell, who m ade history earlier thisyear with a &ee-climb in Yosemite National Park, has a book deal. down this summer. He hosted the Viking Penguin announced Academy Awards twice and wrote Tuesday that it has acquired the and directedthe2014 feature 37-year-old Caldwell's memoir "Rosewater." "Push" and plans to release the book in 2017. Caldwell and partner Kevin Jorgeson in January became the first people to free climb the 3,000 LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Aveng- foot Dawn Wall of Yosemite's El ers: Age of Ultron," Dwayne Capitan. Johnson, The Weeknd, and "Grey's They spent 19 days scaling the Anatomy" picked up multiple wall, using only their hands and People's Choice Awards nominafeet to propel themselves up the tions, announced on Tuesday. sheer granite wall that has long More than 72 million votes were been considered the world's most cast to whittle down nominees in difficult climb. movies, television, music, video Viking Penguin says Caldwell's games,and socialme dia forthe book will tell of his lifelong pasfan-centric awards. sion for climbing and of the many The show honors the most obstacles he overcame, including popularpeople and productsin losing his left index finger.

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CABLE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Nov. 5 to 12. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music." 7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: How Does The Brain Know What To DOe?

8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Home Invasion." Friday

6 p.m. "Fridays With Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, eRosasco GoldMining." 7 p.m. — eyou fk the Law: Grand Jury." 7:30 p.m. — "Inside View," guest Steve Millier, Wine Master. Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service. 7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest. -

8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 7 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAPPart One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 7:30 pm. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. Monday 10 a.m. — "Sierra Spring" and "France 1990," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 7 p.m. — "Meeting The Master — Part One," presented by -

Bahai Faith. 8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council, replay of most recent meeting. Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." 4 p.m. — "Mind Matters: Adult Parents With ADHD." 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 -

Seven." 11 a.m. — "Kindness Hero Celebration." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Calaveras Gem 8i Mineral Show." 8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Home Invasion." -

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31 years ago Nov. 1, 1984 DUBIOUS LANDMARKMark Twain Cabin, that decrepit Jackass Hill shanty in which the famous author never actually spent a night, looks to the county board of supervisors for renewed dignity tomorrow. Supervisors, meeting at 9:30 a.m. sharp, will consider improvement or replacement of the deteriorating, dubioussJ ly historic landmark at the top of their agenda.eWe're recommending that the board ask the county Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley, and the San Joaquin Valley Library System/Courtesy photo historical society to study the issue Titled "Talking Through the Donkey," this curious photograph was taken in 1922 — long before mobile phone technology as we know it today was made available to the general public. and come up with recommendations,n said County Administrator

Steve Szalay. On a small county-owned parcel east of Highway 49 and just south of the Archie Stevenot Bridge, the cabin has proved to be a nuisance to nearby property owners. Partying, vandalism and noise have been among the complaints. And history-minded visitors are invariably disappointed with the structure. Not only is the shack bare and dilapidated, but it is not the cabin Mark Twain lived in during his months in Tuolumne

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its start here last May when first scenes for the series were filmed

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Nov. 15, 1963 • Rowdy dances held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds have been blamed for an increase in overtime pay for the Sonora police County, nor does it sit on the department. 'The problem is getactualsite ofthe author' sbrief ting worse," Sgt. Paul Marks told stay in the foothills. Instead, it was the Democrat. "On the night of the built in 1922 by William J. Loring, last fairgrounds dance, the chief of president of the corporation that police of Oakdale called to report owned the nearby Melones Mine. plans for a 'rumble' in Sonora. On Residents ofthe area theorizethat a previousdance night,officers it was constructed to gain publicity were called out to settle still for the area and thus lure potenanother disturbance. Nine youths tial stock investors to his mining were arrested, and 12 others were operation. ordered out of town." No one seems to know where • Hollywood cameras will roll the original cabin stood. A number again nextweek on the Sierra of county residents consider the railroad. This time it will be the "replica" to be a valuable symbol television cameras of Filmways of history, and suggest that it be Studios. Five days of shooting are spruced up. Past suggestions have scheduled for "Petticoat Junction," included moving the old shack to now rated one of television's top

56 years ago Nov. 18, 1959 CHINESE CAMP — Trustees casta voteforprogresslastweek in ordering removal of the school's outhouses. Board members noted the historic structures, still in use, have served mostly sentimental purposes over the past seven

years. ALGERINE — School enrollment has soared an even 50 percent with addition of two students. The increase provides a total enrollment of six, and could mean that the school will continue to operatenextyear.Under state law, the district must maintain an averagedaily attendance of5 V2.

86 years ago Oct. 30, 1929 NEW YORK (AP) — In an incredible tumble of historic proportions, the stock market crashed

today despite heroic measures adopted by the nation's greatest bankers. Wall Street throbbed with chaos all day, and tonight the men who guide its destiny are wondering whether they have won a hard-fought victory in their back-to-the-wall battle to stem the unprecedented and &enzied liquidation pouring in from all four corners of the country. Selling of stocks broke every previous record, reaching 16,410,030 shares at close. Losses of10,20,30pointsor more were piled on top of the staggering breaks of yesterday, threatening the country's entire credit structure. There was no quarter as the wolves ran wild through Wall Street. Optimists hoped for a catch-as-catch-can rally in the afternoon, but there was no rally. It is now generally conceded that recovery from such a devastating setback will not come anytime soon. Editor's note: Today there is widespread agreement that the stock market crash of 1929 triggered the Great Depression — the worst and longest business slump and periodofhigh unemployment in modern times.

Nov. 6, 1911 J. M. Phelan was over from Groveland Thursday attending to some legal business in Sonora. Recently Phelan had a judgment rendered against him in the Justice Court for something like forty dollars, thatbeing theestimated damage created by hishogstothe garden of a neighbor.

118 years ago Nov. 13, 1897 GOLD SPIKE — Last Wednesday one of the largest — if not the largest— crowds ever assembled in Jamestown since early times gathered to witness the ceremonies attending the driving of the gold spike, thereby marking completion of the Sierra railroad. From early morning until noon, people flocked in from every direction, and aconservativeestimate places the number of onlookers who stood at the railroad terminus at 5,000.

The roadleading &om Sonora to our sister town was literally lined with rigs and footmen, it being estimatedthat between 1,500 and 2,000 &om this place were present. At precisely 11:05 o' clock the first of two trains, drawn by two locomotives, pulled in, but the assembledthrong made no demonstration, and the only cheering was &om one lonely preacher on a pile of lumber. What was particularly unusual, especially for an occasion such as this, was the total lack of music, although there are severalfirst-rate brass bands in

the county. When all was in readiness the spike of gold, decorated with streamers of blue ribbon, was brought forth, placed in position, and drivendown by afew powerful strokes of a hammer wielded by Prince Andre Poniatowski. Other amusements of the day included horse and donkey races, Professor Earlston's unfortunate balloon ascension, which proved disastrous, and a grand ball that lasted until daylight the following morning.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Nov. 12 at Regal

Today, Kaulder is the only one of his kind remaining, and has

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spent centuries hunting down

rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to Kaulder, the Queen Witch is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race. Rated PG-13. One hour, 46 minutes.

Bridge of Spies Historical drama starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, Peter McRobbie, Billy Magnussen, Austin Stowell, directed by Steven Spielberg. A dramatic thriller set against thebackdrop of aseriesofhistoricevents, the film tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the nearimpossible task to negotiate the releaseofa captured American U-2 pilot. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 21 minutes.

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Burnt Dramatic comedy starring BradleyCooper,Daniel Bruhl, Sienna Miller, and Omar Sy, directed by John Wells. Adam Jones was once a top chef in Paris until drugs and alcohol led to a meltdown that put his career on hold. After moving from New Orleans to London, Adam gets a shot at redemption when his former maitre d' reluctantly hires him as the head chef of his fine-dining restaurant. Demanding perfection from his newly formed staff, the acerbic and temperamental Jones gets a second chance to fulfill his dream of earning a third Michelin star. Rated R. One hour, 41 minutes.

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Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the new action thriller "Spectre," opening this week in Sonora. true monsters are made of flesh and blood. Rated R. One hour, 59 minutes.

Goosebumps

Fantasy adventure starring Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, directed by Rob Letterman. Upsetabout moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, Crimson Peak and makes a quick friend in Horror romance starring Mia Champ. But every silver lining Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, has a cloud, and Zach's comes Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunwhen he learns that Hannah's nam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gormysterious dad is in fact R.L. man, Leslie Hope, Doug Jones, Stine, the author of the bestselldirected by Guillermo del Toro. ing Goosebumps series. As Zach After marrying the charmstarts learning about the strange ing and seductive Sir Thomas family next door, he soon discovSharpe, young Edith finds herself swept away to his remote ers that Stine holds a dangerous secret: the creatures that his gothic mansion in the English storiesmade famous are real, hills. Also living there is Lady and Stine protects his readers by Lucille, Thomas' alluring sister keeping them locked up in their and protectorofher family's books. When Stine's creations dark secrets. Able to communicate with the dead, Edith tries to are unintentionally released decipher the mystery behind the from their manuscripts, Zach's life takes a turn for the weird. ghostly visions that haunt her new home. As she comes closer to Rated PG. One hour, 43 minutes. Our Brand is Crisis the truth, Edith may learn that

Dramatic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and directed by David Gordon Green. Failing badly in the polls, a Bolivian presidential candidate enlists the services of an American m anagement teamforhelp.The main star is "Calamity" Jane Bodine, a brilliant strategist who comes outofself-imposed retirement for a chance to beat her professional nemesis, the loathsome Pat Candy. With Candy working for the opposition, it becomes a down-and-dirty, allout battle between political consultants, where nothing is sacred and winning is all that matters. Rated R. One hour, 48 minutes.

Spectre Action thriller starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux,Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, directed by Sam Mendes. A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of thesinisterorganization

Spectre. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heartofSpectre,he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 28 minutes.

The LastWitch Hunter Fantasy adventure star-

ring Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Julie Engelbrecht , Michael Caine, directed by Breck Eisner. The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures

intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including Kaulder, a valiantwarrior who managed to slay the all-powerful Queen Witch, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the Queen curses Kaulder with her own immortality, forever sepa-

rating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife.

Science fiction drama starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, directed by Ridley Scott. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these storiesofincredible bravery unfold, the world comes togetherto rootforWatney's safe return. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 22 minutes.

The Peanuts Movie Animated film starring the voices of Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Alex Garfin, Francesca Angelucci Capaldi, Venus Omega Schultheis, Rebecca Bloom, Marleik "Mar Mar" Walker, directed by Steve Martino. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved "Peanuts" gang make their big-screen debut, like they' ve never been seen beforeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; in state ofthe art3D animation. Snoopy, the world' s most lovable beagle and flying ace embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. Rated G. One hour, 26 minutes.

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OIIT FTOWN lroovsajs JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Boyz II Men, Nov. 19. Micky Dolenz, "Monkees Christmas," Dec. 4. House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18. Aaron Neville, Feb. 6; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino. corn, 800-822-9466. IN UNIFORM:The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 invites the public to the opening of a special exhibition of art titled "In Uniform," from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; the exhibit will run through March 20; mariposaartscouncil.org. SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Red Moon Road, Canadian roots and alt country, Friday. Rita Hosking Band, Saturday. T Sisters, Nov. 13. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28. Celtic Christmas show, Dec. 5. Black Irish Band, Dec. 12. Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Dec. 19; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn. THE GOLDMAN PROJECT:The Mariposa County Arts Council's Theatre Alliance and Merced Community College Community Services present drama Friday through Sunday and Nov. 12 and 13; Mariposa County Park Amphitheater; tickets $10 general admission; mariposaartscouncil.org. FRIENDS OF MUSIC:The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the classical music society serving the central

region of the Sierra foothills, opens its 2015-1 6 season with a free concert of music for small ensembles at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, off Ridge Road in Pine Grove; mlfm. org, 293-4227.

VAU.EY BOB HOPE THEATRE:Pink Floyd Concert Experience, Saturday. Mythbusters, Dec. 9. R5, "Sometime Last Night Tour," Jan. 26; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 3731400.

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CAPITAL STAGE:"A Doll's House," by Henrik Ibsen, through Nov. 22. "The Behavior of Broadus," by Burglars of Hamm, Dec.9to Jan.3;2215J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-9955464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: "Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau," through Jan. 10. "Organic Designs," through Jan. 31; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org, 632-5761. CHRISTMAS TEA:Annual Christmas Tea at the McHenry Mansion, 906 15th Street, Modesto; traditional tea sandwiches and desserts served along with tours of the restored 1883 mansion decorated for the holidays; Tuesday, Dec. 8, seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; reservations required at $30 per person; proceeds benefit the M cHenry Mansion Foundation;5221739.

Mariposa County Arts Council's upcoming "ln Uniform" exhibit includes "Drew Cameron, Beyond Zero: 1917-1918, Pulp Print on Combat Paper." The show opens Saturday and runs until March 20. Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," through May 1; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000. FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: Godsmack, with guest Red Sun Rising, Sunday. Riverdance, Nov. 16. The Nutcracker, Nov. 28 and 29. Holiday Jam featuring Big Sean, Kid lnk, and more, Dec. 12; fresnoconventioncenter. corn.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM:"Back to GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Riverdance, Nov. 10 to 12. Hairspray, Nov. 12 to 15. Elf The Musical, Nov. 17 to 18. Jeanne Robertson, Nov. 22. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. 2. Dave Coulier, "Stand-up Live," Dec. 18. Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Little River Band, Feb. 26. Kristin Chenoweth, March 24. Blue Man Group, April 8to 9;1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-31 05.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro 5. Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

NEW AMERICAN MUSIC: The largest free music celebration of its kind returns to Sacramento State Friday through Nov. 15 with the annual Festival of New American Music; Lineup includes a gala concert Friday, keynote speaker Kurt Rohde Nov. 13, and concerts by performers including Caballito Negro, Dose Hermanos, Geoffrey Burleson, and the Lydian String Quartet; most concerts are in Capistrano Hall; csus.edu/music/fenam, 916-278-5191. SALMON DUATHLON:On Your Mark Events presents its 19th annual Salmon Duathlonand 5K Run at9 a.m. Saturday in Knights Ferry; the Salmon Duathlon (run, bike, run) and 5K Run (two separate competitions) will benefit the preservation of the salmon's natural spawning habitat in the Stanislaus River; onyourmarkevents.corn, 795-7832. THE STATE THEATRE:Events include "Frozen Singalong," Nov. 28. B93's Acoustic Christmas featuring Michael Franti, A Great Big World and Jamie Lawson, Dec. 2; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 527-4697.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:Johnny Cash tribute with James Garner, Nov. 13; Fleetwood Mask tribute band, Nov. 21; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862-4490.

BEYOND DE YOUNG MUSEUM: Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Feb. 28. "Prints at the Fair," through Jan. 10. "Jewel City: Art from San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exposition," through Jan. 10. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 41 5-7503600. SAP CENTER:Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Nov. 13 to 14. Juan Gabriel, Nov. 27. TransSiberian Orchestra, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve," Dec. 3. The Weeknd, "The Madness Fall Tour," Dec. 6. Alejandro Fernandez, Dec. 13. Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 15 to 24. Black Sabbath, Feb. 9. Disney on Ice: Frozen, Feb. 17 to 22. Selena Gomez, May 11; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose.

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