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Analiza Munoz, Autumn Inigo and Alexa Munoz (left to right) sip drinks last winter at the warming hut.

With a roaring fire and free drinks, the Warming Hut at Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a hot place to be. Each winter, volunteers run the hut — a woodsy structure adjacent to the main parking lot that serves as a hub forvisitorsfrom around the globe.

The hut — which ofFers complem entary hotchocolate,cider,cofFee and tea — is open weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Additionally, it' s open today, Friday, Dec. 21 until Christmas, and Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 along with Jan. 18 and Feb. 15.

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Parades help kick off holiday season in foothills Angels Campparade honors firefighters;

Open House, Wine Stroll and Parade will take a special 'red' hue this year as we pay tribute to the thousands of firefighters, emergency responders and staff who bravely and tirelessly The Angels Camp Business brought an end to this devasAssociation presents its fourth tating fire," said Candy Myannual Christmas of Angels ers, ACBA president. "We are inviting several of them back to Open House and Wine Stroll from 4 to8 p.m. Saturday, and join in the parade. Wear your the 25th annual Holiday Parade red clothing and join us for a beginning at 5 p.m., rain or celebration of the holidays and shine, in historic downtown the heroic efforts of firefighting Angels Camp. This year's theme, personnel."

"Paint the Town Red," honors Awards for parade entries fire personnel who successfully will be presented in the followfought the Butte Fire in Calaing categories: floats,vintage veras and Amador counties in vehicles, horse groups, schools, September. musical groups, schools, busiThe Open House and Wine nesses and individuals. Entry Stroll will feature festive treats fee is$10 and forms are availand sidewalk sales paired with able atchristmasofangels.corn locally-crafted wines. The holior by calling the ACBA office, day ambiance is enhanced with 736-1333. caroling and performances by Laurie Giannini, Calaveras Grover Anderson. Caroling beCounty Fairgrounds and 39th gins at 4:15 p.m. in front of the Agricultural District CEO, has Calaveras Visitors Bureau and been chosen as the grand marthe City Christmas Tree will be shal of the parade recognizing litthere at 4:30 p.m. her devotion to the fairgrounds The Holiday Parade comand helping to save the Calamences at 5 p.m. at St. Patveras County Fair from near rick's Church, 820 S. Main St., bankruptcywhen the State of showcasing a wide range of California pulled funding a few entries, including Santa on a years ago. fire truck — honoring firefight"We recognize Laurie for all ers who "kicked Butte" — along of her dedication and enthuwith vintage cars, floats, Junior siasm to the fairgrounds, and Miss Calaveras, music, horses especially celebrate her tireand marchers. After the paless determination to turn the rade Santa will hear children' s fairgrounds into the Cal Fire wishes in the Utica Hotel lobby Command Post for fighting the with photo opportunities.

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Laurie Giannini will be this year's grand marshal at the Angels Camp Holiday Parade.

"The day the Butte Fire started,Sept. 9,the (fair board) met and westarted receiving evacuated animals," she continued. "By Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. evacuees started arriving in the Fairgrounds RV Park, as we offered free camping. By 6 p.m., more and more animals were ar-

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Angels Camp's Holiday Parade will start at 5 p.m. Saturday. grand marshal this year."

Giannini said, "it was the firefighters and the community that did all the work."

"I am simply one person in this amazing community, and I was just doing my job," she said.

In the midst of transforming the fairgrounds into a fire camp,

Giannini and her husband, Daryl, were one of the many families that were evacuated.

"I slept on the couch in the office and borrowed clothes as we couldn't get back to the house.

One hundred and fifty acres burned tothe ground, but they saved our house," she said.

2 a.m. I was evacuating my own horses and dogs on Mountain Ranch Road. In a very short time evacuations escalated and

at its peak we were housing and feeding200 people,400 animals, 4,500firefighters and 250 National Guardsmen. These people didn't know whether they had a house to return to, and I was able to have empathy for them as I was in the same situation."

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The 32nd annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, rain or shine, along Washington Street. The popular parade features 59 entries this year. New entries include a soccer club, dance studio and a contemporary Christian group. Returning entries, including Sonora High School's Golden Regiment Band, will help spread holiday cheer as well. ment team, brought organizations together and continue to try to meet the needs of the fire victims. For more information, visit CalaverasRecovers.net.

"Many ofthe fairgrounds staff was evacuated as well so everyone joined in the effort to help," Giannini said. "They were so amazing. My assistant, Toni Ann Fisher, and office help, Taylor Campbell, continue to work with the Calaveras Recovers team regarding environmental health, and briefings on roads and rebuilding. So, as I ride in Jeremy Leonard's pink Cadillac vintage car in the parade, I' ll be holding and honoring all those who helped."

Giannini has been involved in

some capacity with the fairgrounds since 1991 when she starteddirecting the Miss Calaveras pageant. In 1997, she volunteered to provide marketing for the fair season and became CEO in 2011. That same year the State of California pulled funding for county fairs, and Giannini, along with Friends of the Fair, found creative ways to continue the iconic county event.

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Holiday meals will be served today in the Mother Lode. roast pork and a vegetarian main dish will be provided along with mashed potatoes, sttdnng, vegetables, gravy and rolls.For the potluck, bring a dessert or salad. Donations of canned food for the Mother Lode Food Project's green bag program and help with dinner will be accepted.

• The Sonora Alano Club will serve its annual &ee Thanksgiving dinner at 3 p.m. today at 19421 Village Drive in East Sonora. All are welcome. For more information, call 532-9838.

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There's no reason for anyone to go hungry this Thanksgiving.

Several organizations will serve &ee community dinners today throughoutTuolumne and Calaveras counties: • A free community dinner will be served &om 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.atthe Groveland Community Hall, 1918 Main St. in Groveland.

• A free community dinner will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Murphys Covenant Church, 34 Jones St. in Murphys. Other churches helping put on the dinner include St. Claire Episcopal in Avery, First Congregational Church in Murphys and Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys.

• The Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge will serve its annual free Thanksgivingdinner &om noon to 3 p.m. at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, 1965 Blagen Rd. in Arnold. For more information, call 795-3112.

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'Mystery of Irma Vep' is a fun, enjoyable romp

By KATHIE ISAAC-LUKE For The Union Democrat

Murphys Creek Theatre is closing its current season with Charles Ludlam's zany comedy, "The Mystery of Irma Vep." The play was first produced Off-Broadway in1984 by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical

Company. It won both a Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award.

All the parts are played by two actors who must make more than 30 quick costume changes and take on both male and female roles. The play is a pastiche of low brow and high brow humor, containing both outrageous puns and lofty

referencesto Shakespeare. It spoofs multiple theatrical and cinematic genres, including melodrama, farce, horror, and thriller. Occasionally, it even spoofsitself.

Artistic Director Graham S. Green directsand also designed the set. In addition, he stepped in to act in the play when one of

boring a secret. In fact, none of the characters, with the exception of Hillcrest, are quite what they seem.

Playing the role of the tormented groundsman Nicodemus, as well as the self-absorbed Lady Enid, is local actor William Lawson.

Most of the costume changes are accomplished by Lawson, who must transform from Enid to Nicodemus and back in rapid succession. This Lawson achieves with skill and panache.

He also imbues each character with different voices and idiosyncrasies so that their personas seem quite distinct.

Green's sharp timing and staging is impressive. He is at his best as the harried lord of the manor. There is a brief sojourn to Egypt in which Lawson plays the guide Alcazar as well

the actors abruptly departed the production.

The play is set in Mandacrest estate, a gloomy, isolated manor.

Sounds of inclement weather and occasional howling alert the audience that something is amiss on the neighboring Moors.

Green has fashioned the dimly lit set with antique furnishings and a chaise lounge center stage.Itproves to be an ideal spot for the impending histrionics.

The manor belongs to Lord Edgar Hillcrest, a clueless Egyptologist and his new bride, Lady Enid, a conceited actress.

Lord Hillcrest is still in mourning for his first wife Irma Vep, who died under mysterious circumstances.

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MCT's 22nd season will include two new plays, an adaptation of a classic and thecompany'8staple — a Shakespearean play.

as an Egyptian princess. In one inspired scene Hillcrest and the guide descend on imaginary ropes into a tomb where they discover a sarcophagus.

The pace picks up considerably in the second act where the activity is nonstop and the actorsseem more sure-footed.

If I had any quibble with the play it was with the execution of the costume changes. Often the costumes appeared askew.

The actors were frequently adjusting them onstage, which proved to be a distraction.

The moody lighting is by Nathen Neill and the potent sound effects are by Blair Wiley. Laura Dyken designed the English country costumes and the ghoulish accoutrements.

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The title, "Irma Vep," is itself an anagram of the word "vampire." But the plot itself is secondarytothe roller coaster journey where the premise is flagrantly outrageous, the action frenzied, and the oneliners ingenious. This is a play that nevertakes itselftoo seriously. It is played just for fun, and as such, is an enjoyable romp.

"The Mystery of Irma Vep" runs through Dec. 20 at the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys.

For tickets or more information, call 728-8422 or visit murphyscreektheatre.org.

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Sincerelyperformsbefore SRT's'Carol' Sierra Repertory Theatre welcomes the holidays with Christmas carols before its evening shows Thanksgiving weekend.

Local group Sincerely will perform beginningat6 p.m .on Friday and Saturday as well as before the fmal Friday performance on Dec. 18. "A Columbia Christmas Carol" will begin at 7 p.m. on these dates.

Kamice's Photographic Establishment will also offer photos with Santa Claus before each Saturday evening show through Dec. 19.

The brandnew adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic plays at the Fallon House in Columbia State Historic Park, also the Gold Rush setting for the play. Ebenezer Scrooge "takes supper" at the City Hotel. Scrooge and Marley

are partners at the Douglass Saloon. The Ghost of Christmas Present is a rough-around-theedgesprospectordripping in gold.

And the Ghost of Christmas Future is a gunslinger. Mother Lode favorite Don Bilotti plays Scrooge in a production that will retain

Dickens' message of warmth, generosity and goodwill.

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Sonora Christmas Festival returns for 41st year The 41st annual Sonora Christmas Festival returns to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora this Friday through Sunday.

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Santa will be joined by the Elves and Twinkle Trees.

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Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors and students (with student ID), $2 children ages 6 to 12, kids 5 and younger are free with adult admission. Parking at the fairgrounds is $5 per vehicle. The advertisement on page 6 of this issue of Weekenderis good for$1 offadult

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Artists Anne Cook and Will Mosgrove recently relocated to Calaveras County after 40 years in the Bay Area. Their new venture, Acme Art, aims to offer community-based art and craft workshops. They will be hosting a variety of small classes including painting, drawing, mosaics, jewelrymaking, photography and collage. All classes are open enrollment with no prerequisites and will be taught to each participants current skill set. uWe have created a space to

play, create and make new friends that is intended to spark curiosity and be welcoming to all who have an interest in the arts," Cook said.

Watercolor artist Deborah Marlene has been invited to be the guest artist through this holiday season at Acme Art. "I am fortunate to have met such likeminded and accomplished artists

as Anne Cook and Will Mosgrove; and Susan Gould will show her "fanciful objects d' art." For those and am very pleased to have this opportunity to show my work interested in selling art or crafts and to share the excitement that online, Gould will present her I hold for the watercolor medium firsthand information on building with the public while at Acme Art and maintaining an Etsy site at Moke Hill," Marlene said.

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TRIIRSRRY TURKEYTROT:The ninth annual Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot will be held at Murphys Community Park; registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the run at 9 a.m.; the trot will include 2.5-mile and 5-mile courses for runners, walkers, joggers, children, strollers and dogs; registration is a food donation to the Murphys Pantry; brianIklassenwines.corn POTLUCK DINNER:A PotluckThanksgiving Day Dinner will be held at Sonora United MethodistChurch, 90Yaney Ave.,Sonora; noon to 3 p.m.; turkey, roast pork, and a vegetarian main dish will be provided along with mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy and rolls; for the potluck, bring a dessert or salad; donations of canned food for the Mother Lode Food Project's green bag program and help with the dinner will be accepted; 532-4850, 536-1206, lorrainev63I comcast.net. (For more free Thanksgiving meals, see page 5)

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COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CAROL:Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Columbia Christmas Carol," a new version of the Charles Dickens classic; through Dec. 20 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP:Murphys CreekTheatre presents "The Mystery of Irma Vep" by Charles Ludlam, a spoof of Gothic melodramas, through Dec. 20; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422. (Page 6) ALMOST MAINE: Stage 3Theatre presents the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," directedby Rocky Rhoades, through Dec.20 at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora; stage3. org, 536-1778.

PARADE OF LIGHTS:Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights will journey down Blagen Road in Arnold to White Pines Park; 7

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SRTURRRY CHRISTMAS INTHE COUNTRY: Mountain Ranch Community Club hosts the 30th annual craft faire, bake sale and luncheon; admission is free; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mountain Ranch Community Hall, 8049 Washington St., Mountain Ranch; to rent a space, call 7545155; to donate a baked good, call 754-3140.

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries,

gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and much more; open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd.,Columbia; also open noon to 6 p.m.

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HOLIDAY ATTHE SQUARE:Copperopolis Town Square will host an "Old Fashioned Holiday atThe Square" from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; festivities will include holiday sales, baked goods, jams, and crafts from local vendors; carriage rides and pictures with Santa Claus; live music by Santa's Pajama Party Band; face painting, Bob the Balloon Guy and more; Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.; for the first time, the square will also feature a Christmas tree lot featuring fresh trees, wreaths and garlands; copperopolistownsquare.corn, 785-9700.

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MUSIC ONTHETOWN BLACK OAK CASINO:Joni Morris, tribute to the ladies of classic country, Friday, 9 p.m. Cheeseballs, party band from San Francisco, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 19400Tuolumne RoadNorth,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.

COLUMBIA NURSERY:Grateful Band; 1 p.m., Sunday; 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets are $1 5and can be purchased at Live Oak Music by calling 532-5305; outdoor concert (indoors if rain).

SONORA PARADE The 32nd annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade will be held Friday night

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GYPSY SHACK:Johnny Devil and HisSins,The Vaudettes,Pop Gang, Saturday, 8 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.

SINCERELY Local group joins "A Columbia Christmas Carol" for classic holiday songs (See Page 7)

MIKE'S PIZZA: Fiddles, Etc., classic country and bluegrass, Dec. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.;14721 Mono Way, East Sonora.

RAWHIDE SALOON:Toree McGee (photo below), country music, Saturday, 9 p.m., $10 cover; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The 41 st annual holiday fair returns to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds this weekend (See Page 8) ANGELS OPEN HOUSE Event includes wine tasting, caroling, holiday parade, and photos with Santa on Saturday evening in downtown Angels Camp

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ANGELS OPEN HOUSE: Merchants in downtown Angels Camp offer festive treats, local wine tasting and a sidewalk sale; caroling, live music, community Christmas tree lighting; 4 to 8 p.m., with Holiday Parade starting at 5 p.m. and showcasing a wide range of holiday-themed floats, bands, children's and equestrian entries; after the parade Santa will visit with children in the Utica Hotel lobby; christmasofangels.corn.

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TDESDjLV ELKS LODGE DINNER:The Sonora Elks Lodge No. 1587 will host a Family Night Dinner; menu includes meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad,

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rolls, and ice cream; tickets are $12; 100 Elk Dr., Sonora; doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.; no-host bar available; call the lodge at 533-1587 to make reservations.

WEDNESDAY 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., downtown Sonora; 588-8071.

DANCE LESSONS:All-A-Round Wunders teach choreographed ballroom dance lessons; all ages welcome; 6 p.m. each Wednesday; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; $5 per week; 586-4073.

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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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• Indigeny Reserve14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, 533-9463, www.indigenyreserve. 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.

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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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Allison Blansit is one of the four Studio B artists showcased in the Ventana Art Gallery's window display along Washington Street.

EXHIBITS,ETC. ALOFT ART GALLERY:Represents 34 artists who work in various mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics and jewelry; the Mother Lode Art Association also maintains a space in the gallery for its members; Aloft's featured artists for November and December are four ceramic artists — Marta Magistrali, Alexis Halstead, Larisa Stevenson and Chris "Kina" Halley; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604.

ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for November is Duane Papais; more than 30 artists displayed at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

BANNY'S RESTAURANT:The Hubble Perspective "Pearl Star," all new works by artist Patricia Cherry inspired and influenced by images from NASA'sHubble Telescope Program; reception Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora area.

BRADFORD STUDIO B:The only working studio and gallery in downtown Sonora; by invitation, the studio offers photographers, jewelers, and potters without a venue a place to show their art on Second Saturday Art Night; featured artists for November and December are Irene Deaver and Linda Webb; 19 W. Bradford St., Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); 532-2399.

HOVEY WINERY:Sue King is featured for November and December; 350-A Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999.

MEADOW M O NT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays watercolor paintings by Nancy M acomber and photography by Jim Sells during the month of November; four artists — Ruth Morrow, Nancy Macomber,Jan Alcalde and Mary Jean St. Claire — will share the windows and offer "affordable arts" for gift giving during the holiday season; the artists medias include watercolor, mixed media, collage, photography, acrylic and oil.; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley. org.

Beth Little (above and below) will be featured at the Ventana Art Gallery in Sonora through Jan. 3.

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY: "AII That Glitters ... An Artful Celebration" annual reception will be held Sunday, Dec. 13,4 to 7 p.m.; 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 ison display;208 S.Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org.

TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include Open Paint Wednesday, Dec. 2,Life Drawing, Dec. 3; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts. corn, 785-2050.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist

at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit for November and December; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people; 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; 533-5507.

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Beth Little, "A Bit of Her World," through Jan. 3; 48 S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery.corn, 588-0297.

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PEAHHIHG AHEAD QECENSEI P l NOTES FOR NOTES:Grover Anderson plays benefit series

Thursday, Dec. 3, 8p.m.;Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne.

MURPHYS OPEN HOUSE: Parade at 5:30 p.m. followed by music, shopping, photos with Santa, wine, food and more from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4; visitmurphys.corn.

TREE LIGHTING:Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring hot chocolate and music will be held at Rocca Park; Friday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m.;sponsored by the Jamestown Promotion Club.

LAMPLIGHTTOURS: Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia present this year' s LamplightTour, "The Thing That Saved Columbia"; tours will run Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. and leaving every 15 minutes; participants will be guided through the decorated town during the walking play; the tour will end with music, dancing, and refreshments in Angelo's Hall; carriage rides will also be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights during the LamplightTours; tickets for the family-friendly event and carriage rides can be purchased online at friendsofcolumbiashp.corn; tickets are $20 per person and those 5 and younger are free, while carriage ride tickets are $5 per person.

WINTER WONDERLAND PARADE: At the Twain Harte Arch, caroling will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. and then the annual Winter Wonderland Parade; Friday, Dec. 4; free pictures with Santa after the parade; 5861976.

MOUNTAIN MELODY:The Mountain Melody Women' s Chorus will host a concert series to benefit its members who lost homes in the Butte Fire; the shows start 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, with a free show at the Mountain Ranch Community Club potluck; followed by 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Community Covenant Church in San

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Andreas, $10 suggested donation; mountainmelody.org.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: Columbia College Community Chorus with orchestra concert at the Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St.; Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.; Conductor is Dr. Darlyl Hollinger; $10 presale, $12 at the door, $5 for ages 12 and younger; tickets available at the Manzanita Bookstore, Mountain Bookshop, and Murphys Music Co.; 586-5965.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Jamestown United Methodist Sunshine Group's annual event will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Jamestown Community Hall on Main Street; lunch will be available, along with Christmas gifts, handmade items, homemade baked goods and organic jams and jellies; tickets are available

for prize drawings to be held at 3 p.m.; all proceeds will be used for maintaining the 163-year-old church and supporting local charities; 9843511, 984-4133.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COLONY: "Boutique" open Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Kiriluk-Kellogg Ranch, 17900 AppleColony Rd.,Tuolumne; 928-3426.

ELVES FAIRE:The Sierra Waldorf School will host its fourth annual Elves Faire on its campus, 19234 Rawhide Rd.in Jamestown; Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; artisan craft vendors, children' s craft center, candle dipping, holiday wreath making, mini decorated tree raffle, cake walk, live music, and food; free admission and parking; 984-0454.

SANTA VISITS JAMESTOWN:The Promotion Club of Jamestown will

hostSanta atJamestown's Rocca Park on the three Saturdays before Christmas starting Dec. 5; Santa will arrive at noon in and with a small parade of Model A Fords supplied

by George and Anna Fontaine, Ray and DavinaLane and Jim and Pam Costello of the Model A Club; live music will be performed by the Gold Rush Balladeers.

HOME TOUR:AAUW Sonora Branch presents tour of four Mother Lode homes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5; followed by a tea, boutique and basket drawing at the Church of the 49ers in Columbia; tickets cost $25 and are available at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora, Joan's Boutique in downtown Sonora or by calling 735-0950; aauwsonora. oi'g.

OPEN HOUSE:Tuolumne City Museum will present its annual Christmas open house with a

visit by Santa Claus, homemade refreshments, Christmas music, and a DVD of pictures of snowfall in Tuolumne by local photographer David Wheat; Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 to 4 p.m.; the museum is at the corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne.

BIG BAND CHRISTMAS: Jazzy versions of holiday favorites with Patrick Hogan on piano; Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m.; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater; all seats reserved seating, $15; advance tickets at Mountain Bookshop or college bookstore at 588-5126.

THE LITTLEST PIRATE:Sierra Repertory Theatre Jr. will present a brand new musical written by Education Director Ralph Krumins; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with performances at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5,6,12, and 13 at the EastSonora Theatre on Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

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MurphysCreek Theatre announces its 2016 season Murphys Creek Theatre's 22nd season will include two new plays, an adaptation of a classic and the company's staple — a Shakespearean play.

"I was really pleased with the 2015 season.

We raised thebar for the theatre company and I feel we have risen to the challenge with confidenceand vigor, "said producing artistic director Graham S. Green. 'When focusing on the next season, I wanted to take the company even further. I wanted to find new plays that would please audiences and leave them with a laugh in their heart and something to talk about on the way home andbeyond.Ibelieve Ihave put together a great season and am excited to get to work on it."

• The season opens with a world premiere,"The Clean Break," by Dan Harder. This hilarious play takes place in a laundromat where a cast of quirky charactersare forced tointeract because of a common needclean clothes. "The Clean Break" will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7p.m., and Sundays at2 p.m . from Feb. 19 through March 20 at the Black Bart Playhouse.

• Opening April 15 is Jordan

Harrison's look at yearning for the good old days, 'Maple and Vine." An urban power couple has becomeallergictotheir21st century lives. After they meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950s re-enactors, they forsake cell phones and sushi for cigarettes and Tupperware parties. In this compulsively authentic world, these two 21st century

transplants are surprised by what their new neighbors — and they themselves — are willing to sacrifice for happiness. "Maple and Vine" plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 15 at the Black Bart Playhouse.

• Summer wouldn't be summer at MCT without the Bard. And this year the company is performing indoors at the Black Bart Playhouse. "We did the outdoor shows for many years. But I felt itwas time to take advantage of the modern amenities an indoor theatreofferstotella story," Green said. "An enclosed venue allows greater ability to affect mood andstyle."Opening June 24 will be one of Shakespeare's later works, Measure for Measure."

When the duke has had enough

of the debauchery that plagues Vienna he hatches a scheme to

Julian have done an amazing job of capturing the exquisite pastoral return some sense of morality to beauty of Casano's stunning work. his beleaguered city. But the law Set in the early part of the 20th of unintended consequences forces century in a farmhouse on the him totake a more proactiverole north coast of Spain, "The Lady in the city's redemption. Along of the Dawn," tells the story of the way he discovers friends are the struggles of rural life and the reallyfoes,perceived love that holds the community enemies filled with together.

"The Lady oftheDawn," good, and a healthy plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 dose of humilp.m.and Sundays at2 p.m. from ity."Measure for Aug. 19 through Sept. 18 at the Black Bart Playhouse.

Measure" will play Green Fri d a ys and Satur• This year, MCT began the days at 7 p.m. and Festival of New Plays. Two of Sundays at 2 p.m. through July the three plays presented became 24. As always, in connection with a part of the new season. This is a MCT's Shakespeare offering, the chance to hear new work and as company will be doing its Miraudience members participate in ror Project Acting Conservatory, the cultural conversation. Three from June 27 through July 25. plays are presented as staged Students will learn a variety of readingsand aftertheplay is theatre skills as well as performheard a lively discussion with the ing their own version of "Measure audience, actors and playwrights for Measure." is encouraged. MCT will continue • Spanish writers have a this new tradition on the weekreputation for writing vivid and end of Oct. 14 to 15 at 7 p.m., and profoundimagery.Alejandro Sunday Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Casano's pastoral drama, 'The Black Bart Playhouse. Anyone Lady of the Dawn," is no excep- interested in submitting a play tion. Translating that imagery forconsideration is encouraged to to English is no easy task. Pilar contact Murphys Creek Theatre Rodriquez Julian and Sabrina for more information.

• Oct. 31 brings the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show" screening to the Black Bart Playhouse.

This annual fundraising event is a raucous fun-filled evening that supports MCT's efforts to create outstanding performances that engage audiences. "Rocky Horror" plays only once — on Halloween at midnight. Tickets go fast for this irreverent celebration of All

Hallows Eve and rock 'n' roll.

• Closing out the 2016 season is an adaptation of"A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. The play was originally written in 1843. Green and Director Cyndie Klorer have teamed up to create an adaption set in 1943 as World War II is raging in Europe and the Pacific. "The changes in period and culture offer some unique opportunities to reimagine this time-

less tale of redemption," Green said. "A Christmas Carol" opens Nov. 18 and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 18 at the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys.

Season tickets are now available. For more information about season tickets or any of the plays in the2016 season,call728-8422 or visit murphyscreektheatre.org.

Angels Camp Museumgets newexhibit The Angels Camp Museum has opened its new main floor gallery exhibition, "Gold is Where You Find it: the Rush to Angels Camp."

Locatedon a three-acre siteof the historic Angels Quartz Mine, the museum aims to preserve and interpret the gold country history of AngelsCamp and the Mother Lode region.

The museum's new exhibit examines how the unexpected discoveryofgold in 1848 would have a profound effecton California,theU.S.and theworld.Never before, or after, would so many people from every corner of the globe descend on one place for one reason, museum staff said.

In all of1849,90,000hopefuls traveled by land and by sea to try their hand at one of the greatestlotteriesnature had created.

From then on, they would always be known as the 49ers.

One particular individual, Rhode Islander Henry Pinkney Angell, opened the first store in

John Peirano's Store once located on Main Street and Birds Way in downtownAngels Camp, frog carriers from the 1958 international frog jump, and a late 1800s a tent near what is now known commercial laundry stove believed as Angels Creek. He established to have been used in a Chinese himself as the first merchant of laundry located on Birds Way. the new camp, selling necessities The exhibit also includes histo his once fellow miners. torical images and artwork titled "Chinese Family Laundry, 1880s" People &om all over the world rushed to Angels Camp; an by renowned artist Mian Situ, who estimated 3,500 Chinese miners generouslyprovided permission to alone found their way to Calaveras use a reproduction of his artwork.

County by 1860.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to In the new exhibit, visitors can 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday. view historical artifacts from the Upcoming events at the mumuseum's extensive collections, seum include 'The Polar Express" including horn spoons for gold preschool story time on Friday, Dec. 4, and a lecture titled "Henry dust, a Utica Mine manager' s monthly time book, items &om Pinkney Angell: the Man, the the Calaveras Hotel that burned Myth, the Legend" will be held &om 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. down, a 1858 to 1865 ledger &om

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"Gold is Where You Find it: the Rush to Angels Camp" is a new exhibit now open at the Angels Camp Museum.

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TARPOWER Rapper Snoop Dogg helps deliver turkeys LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg has helped deliver more than 1,500 turkeys to families in Inglewood.

Mayor James Butts said the rapper joined him for the giveaway at an indoor arena and that he took pictures with hundreds of people at the event.

This is the second year the rapper has helped Inglewood pass out the turkeys to families in need. Last year, the rapper asked the city what he could do to give back to the community, where his production crew is headquartered.

Butts says he suggested the rapper help pass out turkeys.

The city passed out 800 turkeys atlastyear'sevent.

Vergara, Manganiello wed at Florida resort LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actors SofiaVergara and Joe Manganiello tied the knot Sunday in a Palm Beach, Florida ceremony, according to a posting on Vergara'sofficialFacebook page.

The two have been a couple for about a year and a half, and were engaged last December on a vacation in Hawaii.

"Modern Family" star Vergara, 43, worea custom Zuhair Murad gown for the ceremony.

Attending guests enjoyed a weekend full of activities at The Breakers Resort. At the

rehearsal festivities last Saturday,Manganiello,38,serenaded Vergara with the Guns N' Roses song "Sweet Child O' Mine."

Guests included Manganiello's "Magic Mike" co-star Charming Tatum and Reese Witherspoon, who starred alongside Vergara in this year's comedy "Hot Pursuit."

The newlyweds shared photos of the lavish proceedings on their social media accounts throughout the weekend.

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1D win big at AMAs, Dion pays Paris tribute LOS ANGELES (AP) — One Direction may have debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts behind Justin Bieber, but they won the top award — artist of the year — at Sunday's American Music Awards.

"This is a testament to how incredible our fans are," Louis Tomlinson said onstage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The band won artist of the year at last year's show — as a quintet with Zayn Malik. They also won favorite duo or grouppop/rock on Sunday night.

Bieber, who won best collaboration with Diplo and Skrillex, closed the night with a medley of his hits, including "Sorry," "Where Are U Now" and "What Do You Mean."

Billboard announced Sunday that his new album, "Purpose," will debut at No. 1 on its charts Monday after selling 649,000 equivalent albums. It beat

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Justin Bieber closed the American Music Awards with a medley of his hits. Bieber will go on tour next year, including stops in Sacramento on March 15, San Jose on March 17, and Oakland on March 18.

started with the Eiffel Tower projected behind her.

The Weeknd's performance was also a favorite,and he walked away with two awards, and presented the first one from Prince.

"Make some noise for Prince, ladies and gentlemen," the singer saidafterpicking up favorite album-soul/R&B for "Beauty Behind the Madness."

Nicki Minaj was also a double winner, taking home favorite artist and album-rap/hip-hop. She encouraged her feverish fans to "find their voice."

"I want to just thank you, the fans, for allowing me to change and have a different voice every time I come back out (with a new album)," Minaj said. "And please find yourvoice and find your

audience members cried.

Jared Leto, who introduced Dion, said his band 30 Seconds to Marsrecently performed at the Bataclan, the Paris concert hall where 89 people were killed in the Nov. 13 attack.

Dion earned rousing applause after her performance, which

purposebefore it'stoo late.Love you."

Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth's performance got additional attention after the singers made out onstage after singing their song, "Marvin Gaye," which features the lyrics: "Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on."

"I'm still laughing at Charlie and Meghan smooching," Luke Bryan said onstage after winning favorite male artist-country.

Bryan beat out Jason Aldean and Sam Hunt, who won new artistoftheyear.

Host Jennifer Lopez kicked off the AMAs in a dance routine that highlighted some of the year'sbiggest hitslike"Where Are U Now," "Anaconda," "Up-

Harvest."

8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

Sunday 4 p.m. — eyou 8i The Law: Civil Rights 8i Criminal Convictions."

7 p.m. — "San Andreas Airport Day." Monday 7 p.m. — "In America and In This Day," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m. "Area 12/ HICAP

— Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, guest Debbie Shally.

8 p.m. "Area 12/ HICAPPart Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, guest Debbie Shally.

Tuesday 10 a.m. -"Murphys Elementary Trout Planting."

10:30 a.m. — "Zorba tk Pericles," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

Wednesday

out One Direction's "Made in the A.M.," which sold 459,000 equivalent albums.

Bieber's performance wasn' t the only well-received one: Celine Dion paid tribute to the victims of the recent Paris attacks by singing Edith Piaf's "Hymne a L'Amour" in French as some

town Funk!" and "Hotline Bling."

She also impressively sang in almosta cappella form.

Taylor Swift, who is out of the country shooting a music video, was the top nominee with six.

She won song of the year for "Blank Space," favorite album (pop/rock)for"1989" and favorite artist-adultcontemporary.

Swift lost favorite female artist-pop/rock to Grande, who was shocked when accepting the honor.

"I think I owe a lot of this to m y norma who madesure to remind me that she voted. She goes, 'Ariana, I went on the computer, I voted, so I think you' ll win,' " Grande said in an Italian accent.

Adele's '25' sets new first-week sales record NEW YORK (AP) — In just days, Adele's "25" has officially set a new first-week sales record, moving 2.433 million albums since its release last Friday.

On Tuesday, Nielsen Music said that in just four days the British singer broke the record previously set by 'N Sync in 2000. The boy band's "No Strings Attached" sold 2.416 million albums in its first week.

Adele's last album, 2011's "21," sold more than 11 million units in the United States.

The new album's first single, "Hello," is spending its fourth week on top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

IRl 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information.

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Calaveras Gem 8i Mineral Show."

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

Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, -

"1850s Artifacts Found at 59 S. Washington St. Regains Its Historical Character."

7 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music Latin Concert."

Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines.

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6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting.

8 p.m. — "Inside View," guest Steve Millier, Wine Master.

9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Pork."

8 p.m. — "Workman's Comp Fraud."

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xtensive man unt un erwa or esca ees He escaped with a sprained ankle and a few bruises.

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108 years ago Nov. 30, 1907 In Sonora the Chinese lottery, which has been closed down for a long time, is again open, and vendors are peddling their tickets even on the principal streets of town. As usual, plenty of our white citizenry patronize the lottery, apparently just as anxious to take a chance on getting a "ten spot" as the most case-harden Celestial gambler.

45 years ago Nov. 13, 1970 LOCAL NEWS: • An extensive manhunt is underway at noon today in the Melones dam area for two Sierra Conservation Center escapees. A total of five felons climbed to freedom last night in the largest escape in the center's history. Three have been recaptured — one near the New Melones division tunnel job site and two in Stockton in a pickup truck stolen from the construction area. The others remain at large.

• Historic Columbia, in its heydayknown as the "Gem ofthe Southern Mines," has acquired a new buried asset in its 120th year of existence. Its utility lines have been placed underground, and along with the burial of electric and telephone wires there's a new attraction of post-top street lights whose design is in keeping with the flavor of the past.

• All that remains of the Mountain River Lodge along Highway 120-49areitsconcretefoundations and a few piles of charred debris. This once-popular Jacksonville resort burned to the ground Wednesday in advance of the waters to be backed up in creation of Don Pedro Reservoir.

57 years ago Nov. 30, 1958 Young meninTuolumne County are reminded that they must register for the military draft within five working days after they have reached their eighteenth birthday.

84 years ago Nov. 28, 1931

115 years ago Nov. 3, 1900 JAMESTOWN BOUNDThere was an exciting runaway on South Washington street Wednesday morning,and the frightened horse was given undisputed rightof-way of the road and sidewalks.

The horse was hitched to a buggy and was being driven by a Chinaman. Somewhere on Labatoure File photo

Varsity cheerleader Marsh Malgesini appears overcome with joy as Summerville High posts its first gridiron victory of the 1970-71 season. Final score: Summerville 7, Hilmar 3.

FROM OTHER SECTIONS: The Mother Lode country is all excited about "high-grading" — a popular technique used by dishonest miners of slipping piecesofgold ore and nuggets out with them when they come off shift. The latest version of "high grading" affects not a mine owner, however, but the entire town of Grass Valley. In that town is a monument commemorating

the discovery of gold bearing ore in the famous North Star mine.

Atop the monument is (or was) a huge piece ofquartz,and for many years that great specimen, containing over 30 ounces of pure gold, decorated the monument as it glistened in the sun for

everyone to see. Recently citizens looked up and gasped in horror when they discovered their prize trophy gone. Someone had climber to the top, loosened the cement

holding the quartz in place, and removed it.

92 years ago Nov. 3, 1923 M anuel Vega, thebootlegger by choice and habit, and for profit, settled a $600 fine a few weeks ago, then returned to Tuolumne and worked industriously getting his two stills back in running order at a new location. Deputy Sheriff Rodefer got on to the fact that Vega had resumed his old business and last Sunday arrested him on two violations of the Prohibition Law — possession and manufacture of liquor. The officer had the stills and some of their product locked up for evidence.

But, while in the Tuolumne branch jail, sometime during the night Vega was passed a hacksaw and file, and with these tools he

sawed and cut the flap-hinges of his cell door, then disconnected a lavatory pipe and with the iron tube pried it open. He subsequently madehisescape,probably to Mexico, leaving behind a wife and half dozen children.

103 years ago Nov. 26, 1912 SAFE LANDING — Herman Ruther, an employee at theJumper mine, near Stent, lives to tell of along fall,because helanded in a soft place. He was at work on the 500-foot level when the ladder upon which he was standing broke and he was dropped a distanceof90 feettothe bottom of the winze beneath. Fortunately for him the winze had been the dumping place for all the manure oftheunderground stable,and into this mucky stuff he plunged.

streettheanimal gotthebit between his teeth and proceeded to show the driver what it was capable of doing in the way of speed.

The Chinaman hung to the reins like a drowning man to a straw, until thrown from the vehicle when a sharp turn was made onto Church Lane. Vehicles turned out to give the runaway horse clear sailing, and at last accounts it was seen on the Sonora and James-

town road, still on a dead run.

161 years ago Dec. 2, 1854 BIG STRIKE — A company of four miners, at work in Caldwell's Garden, lately struck a lead which is paying them about two ounces to the pan. We have not learned their names. Editor's note:

Caldwell's Garden became one of the Mother Lode s richest placer

diggings, from which untold millions were taken out during the

1850s.Sonora High School now occupies this historic spot.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Dec. 3 atRegal Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

Creed Drama starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Andre Ward, Anthony Bellew, Ritchie Coster, Jacob "Stitch" Duran, directed by Ryan Coogler.

Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there' s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.

Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the 6ght game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest &iend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent m ore deadly than any he faced in the ring. With Rocky in his corner, it isn't long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title...but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring? Rated PG-13.

Two hours, 13 minutes.

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A scene from the new animated film "The Good Dinosaur," about an Apatosaurus named Arlo who makes an unlikely human friend.

PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

institutions. When the newspaper's tenacious "Spotlight" team of geance on the human soul. Rated reporters delves into allegations Comedy starring Alan Arkin, of abuse in the Catholic Church, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane PG-13. One hour, 51 minutes. their year-long investigation Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Spectre uncovers a decades-long cover-up Sey&ied, June Squibb, Marisa Action thriller starring Danat the highest levels of Boston's Tomei, directed by Jessie Nelson. iel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea religious, legal, and government This film follows the Cooper clan Seydoux,Ralph Fiennes,Monica establishment, touching off a wave as four generations of extended Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie family come together for their an- Harris, Dave Bautista, directed by of revelations around the world.

"Spotlight" is a tense investigative nual Christmas Eve celebration.

Sam Mendes. A cryptic message As the evening unfolds, a series of from the past leads James Bond to dramatic-thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest cover-ups unexpected visitors and unlikely Mexico City and Rome, where he in modern times. Rated R. Two events turn to night upside down, meets the beautiful widow of an hours, 8 minutes. leading them all toward a surpris- infamous criminal. After in61trating rediscovery of f am il y bonds ing a secret meeting, 007 uncovThe Good Dinosaur Hunger Games: and the spirit of the holiday.

Rated ers the exi s tence of the s i ni ster Animated adventure film starMockingjay Part 2 PG-13. One hour, 46 minutes. organization Spectre. Needing ring the voices of Jeffrey Wright, Adventure film starring Jenthe help of the daughter of an old Frances McDormand, Maleah PaSecret in Their Eyes nifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, nemesis, he embarks on a mission dilla, Ryan Teeple, Jack McGraw, Thriller starring Chiwetel EjioLiam Hemsworth, Woody Harto find her.

As Bond ventures Marcus Scribner, Raymond Ochoa, for, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, relson, Donald Sutherland, Philip toward the heart of Spectre, he Jack Bright, directed by Peter directed by Billy Ray. A tight-knit Seymour Hoffman, Julianne discovers a chilling connection Sohn. This film asks the question: team of rising FBI investigaMoore, Willow Shields, directed by between himself and the enemy What if the asteroid that forever tors — Ray and Jess, along with Francis Lawrence. Realizing the he seeks. Rated PG-13. Two hours, changed life on Earth missed their District Attorney supervisor stakes are no longer just for sur28 minutes. the planet completely and giant vival, Katniss Everdeen teams up — is suddenly tom apart when dinosaurs never became extinct? t hey discover t hat Jess' s t eenSpotlight with her closest friends, including Pixar Animation Studios takes age daughters has been brutally Drama starring Mark Ruffalo, Peeta, Gale and Finnick for the viewers on an epic journey into and inexplicably murdered.

Now, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdultimate mission. Together, they 13 years l ater , aft er obsess i vel y ams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, the world of dinosaurs where an leave District 13 to liberate the Apatosaurus named Arlo makes searching every day for the eluBrian d'Arcy James, Stanley citizens of war-tom Panem and an unlikely human friend. While sive killer, Ray finally uncovers Tucci, Billy Crudup, directed by assassinate President Snow, who' s traveling through a harsh and a new lead that he's certain can Tom McCarthy.

This film tells the obsessed with destroying Katniss. mysterious landscape, Arlo learns permanently resolve the case, nail riveting true story of the Pulitzer What lies ahead are mortal traps, the power of confronting his fears the vicious murderer, and bring Prize-winning Boston Globe invesdangerous enemies and moral and discovers what he is truly long-desired closure to his team. tigation that would rock the city choices that will ultimately detercapable of. Rated PG. One hour, 32 No one is prepared, however, for and cause a crisis in one of the mine the future of millions. Rated the shocking, unspeakable secret world's oldest and most trusted minutes.

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The Night Before Comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan, Helene Yorke, Michael Shannon, Mindy Kaling, directed

by Jonathan Levine. Ethan, Isaac and Chris have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been anannual night ofdebauchery and hilarity. Now that they' re entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it asmemorable as possible,they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball — the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. Rated R. One hour, 41 minut es.

Victor Frankenstein Horror drama starring Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, directed by Paul McGuigan. This 61m is a dynamic and thrilling twist on a legendary tale. Radical scientist Victor Frankenstein and his equally brilliant protegeIgor Strausman sharea noble vision of aiding humanity throughtheirgroundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor' s experiments go toofar, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the brink of madness and save him &om his monstrous creation. Rated PG-13.

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OIII FTOWN FOOTHIlls IN UNIFORM:The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 will host an exhibition of art titled "In Uniform" through March 20 at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; mariposaartscouncil.org.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: 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.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Lacy J. Dalton, Saturday. "Winterdance: A Celtic Christmas Celebration," presentedby Molly's Revenge,Dec.5.

Kory "Lightning Boy" Gibbs, Dec. 11.

Black Irish Band, Dec. 12. Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Dec. 19.

HoustonJones and Susie Glaze and theHiLonesome Band,Jan.16.Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Jan. 23. Caravan of Thieves, Jan. 30; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

VAllEV BOB HOPE THEATRE:Mythbusters, Dec. 9. "R5: Sometime Last Night Tour," Jan. 26. The Temptations Review, Feb. 13. Jerry Seinfeld, March 11; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400.

CAPITAL STAGE:"The Behavior of Broadus," by Burglars of Hamm, Dec. 9 to Jan. 3. "Love and Information," Jan. 27 to Feb. 28; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 91 6-995-5464.

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; seating at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; reservations required at $30 per person by Nov. 30;

proceeds benefit the McHenry Mansion Foundation; 522-1739.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM: "Rain Forest Visions," through Feb. 14. "Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," through May 1; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:The Nutcracker, Saturday and Sunday.

Holiday Jam featuring Big Sean, Kid Ink, Omarion, Baby Bash, and more, Dec. 12. Shen Yun, Jan. 16. The Piano Guys, Feb. 4. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, April 4; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. 2. "It' s A Wonderful Life: Radio," Dec. 4 and 5. Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Simon & Garfunkel tribute show, Feb. 19. Little River Band, Feb. 26. Kristin Chenoweth, March 24. Blue Man Group, April 8 to 9.

"Les Miserables," July 22 to 31; 10001 St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105.

SACRAMENTO STATE:Sac State' s dancefaculty and specialguestscome together for "Dance Sites 2015," in the University Theatre, 6000 J St.; directed

by Lorelei Bayne and Philip Flickinger, the concert is presented at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 and 10; 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12; and 2 p.m. Dec. 13; tickets are $5 to $12; Sac State's classical ensemble Camerata Capistrano goes "Beyond Baroque" when it performs at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Capistrano Concert Hall, 6000 J St.; tickets are $10 general, $7 seniors and $5 students; tickets available at 91 6-278-4323 or csus.edu/hornettickets.

THE STATE THEATRE:Events include "Frozen Singalong," Saturday. B93's Acoustic Christmas featuring Michael Franti, A Great Big World and Jamie Lawson, Dec. 2; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 527-4697.

BEVONQ 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

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Sacramento State presents "Dance Sites 2015" (above) and Camerata Capistrano (belovv) in December.

Jan. 10. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 415-7503600.

SAP CENTER:Juan Gabriel, Friday.

Trans-Siberian 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.17to 22.Selena Gomez, May 11; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter.corn.

THE WARFIELD:Victor Manuelle, Friday. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker, Saturday. Dom Kennedy, Dec. 4. Travis Scott, Dec. 7. John Prine with Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Dec. 11. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Dec. 12 and 13. Miguel, Dec. 16. Dave Koz, Dec. 18. The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 24.

Slightly Stoopid, Dec. 31. Rancid, Jan. 1 and 2; 982 Market St., San Francisco.

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Soup Du Jour inquire about our chefs soup of the day, clam chowder every Friday5 French Onion Gratinee French onion soup with baguette & swiss cheese 7 Soup & Salad our Eproson house salad and bowl of soup dujour11 Eproson House Salad greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber & onions 7 Beet Salad red & yellow beets, ricotta cheese and lemon scallion vinaigrette 7 Eproson Caesar sundried tomato, kalamata olives & pine nuts atop romaine with pesto Caesar dressing9 Grilled Steak Salad grilled steak, crimini mushrooms, charred onions & blue cheese atop a bed o

f greens with blue cheesedressing 14 Grilled Salmon Salad sweet soy marinated salmon atop a bed ofspinach, cucumber, radishes & oranges with rice noodles and lemon vinaigrette 13 Pasta Pasta entrees are accompanied by a cup of soup du jour or dinner salad Mediterranean Penne spinach, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, sundried tomato, garlic,

Stea(t Houoe 8'pine Dininq Vhe History of the Eproson House Ray and Ella (Giannini) Eproson moved to Twain Harte with their owned the Twain Harte in 1930. Vhe Grocery (where7-11 is now located). Ray became Twain Harte's Postmaster and Fire Chief, and the PostOn ce was located in their store, which,for many years, was also their home. Vhey began building their new horne on (what is now) Twain Harte Drive during World War II. Vhis is the current location of the Eproson House. It was in 1947and had f iv rooms. Vhe Post Once was moved to thefront part of what is now the bar. Ray and Ella's bedroom was located behind the Post On ce. Vhe children' s bedrooms were located in what is now the dining room between the currentbar and the new dining area near thefireplace.

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Seared Ahi Tuna seared ahi tuna with wasabi and soy sauce19 Grilled Salmon grilled salmon with cucumber-dill remoulade19 Shrimp Scampi white shrimp, garlic, mushrooms & tomatoes with white wine lemon butter21 Lobster Dinner (Friday & Saturday) tender, succulent6ounce lobster tail with lemon and butter market price

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