Community Calendar

Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18

   The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Highway 49, Angels Camp.

Friday, May 16, to Saturday, May 31

   “Wings and Things” art exhibit, Gallery Calaveras, 22 Main St., San Andreas. Hours of Gallery Calaveras are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, contact the Calaveras Arts Council at (209) 754-1774.

Saturday, May 17

   Wallace-Burson Association Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Highway 12 across from Rosetti’s, Wallace. Proceeds will benefit WBA activities. For more information, call 547-3244, or email wallacebursonassociation@yahoo.com.

   Linden Cherry Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Linden Elementary School, off Highway 26.

   Bunco Bash, supporting Foodstock ’08, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Cash prizes and more. Tickets are $20 and can be obtained by contacting L.J. Jolliff at 786-2021, or email lj@caltel.com.

Sunday, May 18

   Foothill Fire Protection District Station No. 1 grand opening, 1 to 3 p.m., Highway 12 and Burson Road.

Monday, May 19

   Community Services Area 1 Safe Route to Schools meeting, 6:30 p.m., Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse, Highway 26 and Baldwin.

Wednesday, May 21

   Common Ground Senior Services Lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Old Burson Fire House, 3624 N. Burson Road, Burson. For senior citizens 60 and older. Lunch is a $3 donation. For more information, call (209) 223-3015.

   Valley Springs Area Business Association membership luncheon, noon, Community United Methodist Church, 135 Laurel St. The speaker will be District 1 Supervisor Bill Claudino. For reservations, call 786-2791.

Thursday, May 22

   Self-esteem Improvement Group, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Frog Pad Building at Community United Methodist Church, 135 Laurel St., Valley Springs.

   Quilters & Friends, a gathering of quilters and neighbors, 10 a.m. to noon, Quilters Basement, 7853 Zinfandel Ave., Valley Springs. Call Lois at 786-4200 for more information.

   Lamplighters, Bible study for men and women over 50, 10 a.m. to noon, Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St., Rancho Calaveras.

   Story Time, 3 p.m., Valley Springs Branch Library, 240 Pine St. Children from infants to 5 years old and their older siblings are invited to hear professional storyteller Lyn Heerema. There will also be music, singing and crafts.

   Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Grief Support Group, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., San Andreas Library, 891 Mountain Ranch Road. Call 223-5500 for more information.

   Foothill Classics Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. weather permitting, Pizza Factory, La Contenta Shopping Center, Highway 26. For pre “72” custom, street rods or special interest. Music by Double Trouble and a 50/50 drawing. Call Tony at (209) 887-3328 or Fred at (209) 772-1236 for more information.

Friday, May 23

      Valley Springs Area Business Association mixer and “we’ve moved” celebration, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Health Habit, The Terrace, 1906 Vista Del Lago.

   Friday Youth Nights, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foothill Lutheran Church, 225 Highway 12, Valley Springs. Children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to join the group for a meal, a game or craft, short movie and a Bible lesson. Parents are welcome. Call (209) 772-8622 for more information.

Saturday, May 24

   Fifth annual Foothill Classics Car Show and Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Valley Springs Memorial Park, Daphne Street. For more information, call Frank Betancourt at (209) 772-1425, or Ken Boyd at (209) 786-6879.

    Open Garden Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. Master Gardeners will answer questions on gardening and plant problems. For additional details, call Karen Riley at 754-6477.

Tuesday, May 27

   Valley Springs Community Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Valley Springs Sports & Health Center, 145 Mangili Road. Walk-ins welcome and childcare is available. For more information, call BloodSource at 1-800-995-4420 x11017. Bring a photo ID and eat and drink plenty of fluids.

Saturday, May 31

   Mokelumne Hill Lions Club Spring Yard Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wendell’s parking lot, off Highway 49. Donations wanted. Call (209) 754-3256, 286-1048 or 286-1411 for pick-up. For vendor booth spaces at $20 each, call (209) 286-1412. Drop off Friday night available. Please, no large furniture or appliances. Proceeds benefit club projects for scholarships and community.

   “Remember When…Fashions from the Past,” fashion show and luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mountain Ranch Town Hall, 8049 Washington St. Tickets are $18 each, payable in advance. Reservations must be placed by May 22 by calling Barbara Pollard at 754-5360.

   Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry’s Foodstock ’08 benefit concert to feed the area’s hungry, 4 to 9 p.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4784 Baldwin St., Rancho Calaveras. Six bands will perform on two stages, in addition to a silent auction, barbecue, drawings and vendors. A free event, but canned food or monetary donations will be appreciated. 

Tuesday, June 3

      Calaveras Seniors of the Year Luncheon, noon, The Metropolitan, 59 Main St., San Andreas. Cost for the lunch is $16 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Arelyn at 736-9206.

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6

   “Guys and Dolls,” presented by the Mountain Oaks School's theater class, 7 p.m., The Metropolitan Theater, 59, Main St., San Andreas. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and children under 5 are free. Tickets will be sold at the door, or call 754-0532, ext. 230 to reserve tickets or for more information.

Friday, June 6

   The Calaveras Redskin Scramble, the annual fundraiser for the Calaveras High School baseball program, 11 a.m. check-in, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Saddle Creek Golf Resort. This year’s field is limited to 80 golfers and the entry fee is $110. The fee includes golf, cart, and dinner. For more information, contact Mike Koepp at 754-1811 ext. 5303, or Tom DeLappe at 559-9659.

   Mother Lode Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament, shotgun start at 1 p.m., La Contenta Golf Course, 1653 Highway 26. Entry fee of $100 per golfer or $400 per foursome. For more information, call Scott W. Kenley at 772-0328, or Bob Mariani at 772-1863.

Saturday, June 7

   Fifth annual “Savour the Flavour” wine tasting event and auction, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Bear Flag Vineyard, 11488 Milton Road, Jenny Lind. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Calaveras and tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call Mark Bettcher at 772-7402.

Thursday, June 12

   Story Time, 3 p.m., Valley Springs Branch Library, 240 Pine St. Children from infants to 5 years old and their older siblings are invited to hear professional storyteller Lyn Heerema. There will also be music, singing and crafts.

Friday, June 13

   Friday Youth Nights, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foothill Lutheran Church, 225 Highway 12, Valley Springs. Children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to join the group for a meal, a game or craft, short movie and a Bible lesson. Parents are welcome. Call (209) 772-8622 for more information.

Saturday, June 14

   Dignified flag disposal ceremony conducted by American Legion Post 102 of Valley Springs, 7 p.m., Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Park. All American flags that are tattered, torn or otherwise not appropriate for display can be dropped off for proper disposal any time prior to June 14. The public can drop off their old flag or flags from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays at the Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District office, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. The public is invited to participate at the event and there will be new flags for sale at the ceremony.

Wednesday, June 18

   Valley Springs Area Business Association membership meeting, noon, La Contenta Bar and Grill, 1653 Highway 26. The speaker will be Kathryn Eustis, director of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. For reservations, call 786-2791.

Friday, June 20

      Valley Springs Area Business Association mixer, McDaniel’s Appraisal Service, 5:30 to 7 p.m.,

Saturday, June 21

   Cedar Center's fourth annual Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and live music from 6 to 8 p.m. with Schiraz. The event and center feature  restaurants, unique shops, raffles (including a 50/50), live music, awards, food, craft and car-related vendor booths. Cedar Center is located off of scenic Highway 4 and Oak Circle, in the heart of Arnold.  All 1983 models and older are welcome. Pre-register by June 20 for $20 or $30 on the day of the show.  All proceeds benefit the Annual Cedar Center Community Events. For car registration information call Jon at Highland Books (209) 795-9423, for vendor information call Susan (209) 588-0999.

   Starry, Starry Night; 6 to 10 p.m., Dove Hill Ranch, Angels Camp.  Tickets are $50 and include food, local wines, live music by the Flashbacks, dancing and a silent auction of original birdhouses.  Proceeds help Habitat for Humanity to further their endeavor to bring affordable housing to Calaveras County. For advance tickets, visit www.habitatcalaveras.org, or call 754-5331. 

Wednesday, June 25

   Music in the Park featuring Coyote Hill, 6:30 p.m., Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Park, Daphne Street, Valley Springs.

Thursday, June 26

   Story Time, 3 p.m., Valley Springs Branch Library, 240 Pine St. Children from infants to 5 years old and their older siblings are invited to hear professional storyteller Lyn Heerema. There will also be music, singing and crafts.

Friday, June 27

   Friday Youth Nights, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foothill Lutheran Church, 225 Highway 12, Valley Springs. Children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to join the group for a meal, a game or craft, short movie and a Bible lesson. Parents are welcome. Call (209) 772-8622 for more information.

Saturday, June 28

   Valley Springs Boosters Fireworks at New Hogan.

Tuesday, July 1

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13

   Jet ski races, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Salt Springs Valley Reservoir and Campground, Copperopolis. Call (209) 785-7787 for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 16

   Fourth annual Hoedown for Habitat, 5 to 9 p.m., Murphys Park.  Includes live music, no host bar, dinner and a silent auction.  Adult tickets are $20 in advance, $5 for children 6 to 12.  Visit www.habitatcalaveras.org, or call 754-5331.  All proceeds go toward habitat’s endeavor to bring affordable housing to Calaveras County.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 25

   Calaveras Unified School District Educational Foundation Gala, 5 to 11 p.m., Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys. Guests will be treated to a gourmet buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and a night of dancing to live music. The cost is $65 per person. For more information about making donations or purchasing tickets to the gala, contact the foundation at P.O. Box 1597, San Andreas, CA 95249.

Monday, Nov. 3

   American Legion of Valley Springs, Post 102 and Auxiliary meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Call 772-0670 for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

   Presidential Election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

   If your upcoming area event is not listed here, send information to newsroom@valleyspringsnews.com or fax it to (209) 772-2244.

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