Community Calendar

To submit an event or meeting to the calendar, e-mail the details to calendar@calaverasenterprise.com, fax to (209) 754-4396, or call (209) 754-3861. The calendar is updated at least twice a week.

EVENTS

TEAM ROPING FINALS: Sept. 27 thru Oct. 1, Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp, American Cowboy Team Roping Association Central California Finals, there will also be a dance featuring Stone Corral, $10 admission, 736-2561 or frogtown.org.

HISTORIC VALLEY SPRINGS PAINTING VIEWING AND MIXER: Sept. 28, Bank of Rio Vista, Valley Springs, fundraising effort for Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History, three paintings plus the original photographs of historic buildings in Valley Springs will be offered for a $600 donation, Sal Manna, 772-0336.

MOUNTAIN RANCH COMMUNITY PLANNING: Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Community Hall in Mountain Ranch, will discuss proposal for boundaries, and water testings, Barbara Pollard, 754-5360.

SKI SWAP AND SALE: Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Meadowmont Shopping Center, Highway 4, Arnold, Bear Valley Ski Club’s annual ski sale and swap meet, proceeds benefit the club and a skiing-related charity, 795-0649.

GEM, JEWELRY AND MINERAL SHOW: Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vino Piazza 12470 Locke Road, Lockeford, free admission and parking, vinopiazza.com.

CALAVERAS HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPT-A-PET: Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Valley Springs Feed, 10 Main St., Valley Springs, Cindi, 785-1943 or hsepainters@mlode.com.

IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP: Sept. 30, 9 to 11 a.m., Black Creek Homeowners Association, 920 Black Creek Drive, Copperopolis, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Officer Kathy Maxwell will discuss identity theft; presented by the Lake Tulloch Lions Club, 785-4222.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT NEW HOGAN: Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., free camping for the first 50 groups to show up, BBQ lunch, come help with tree planting, campsite renovation, litter removal and much more, Park Ranger Brian Shortt, Brian.J.Shortt@spk01@usace.army.mil.

FASHION SHOW: Oct. 2, Garden Ballroom, Wine and Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 6 p.m. social hour, dinner at 7 p.m.; all models are survivors of breast cancer, $50 per ticket, or sponsor a table of 10 for $750, proceeds benefit American Cancer Society programs, 371-2273 or 371-2275.

PINK OCTOBER SURVIVOR FASHION SHOW: Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Wine and Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, supports breast cancer awareness, $50, Kelly Higgs, 371-2275.

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATES NIGHT: Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Saddle Creek Resort Clubhouse, Gold Room, 1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis, Victoria Erickson and Russ Thomas will appear, sponsored by the Calaveras Enterprise and the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, 754-3861.

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATES NIGHT: Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Rancho Calaveras Community Clubhouse, Highway 26 and Baldwin Street, Valley Springs, Victoria Erickson and Russ Thomas will appear, sponsored by the Calaveras Enterprise and the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, 754-3861.

OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 4, 4 to 7 p.m., State Farm Steve Hayward Insurance, 1270 Suzanne Drive, Suite D, Angels Camp, 736-5910.

MOTHER LODE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jackson Civic Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson, Richard Cavaliere, 223-7540 or BloodSource, (800) 995-4420.

CANTREE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Oct. 6, registration at 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 1 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, $100 per golfer, foursome $500, $30 for additional guests for dinner, benefit for the Calaveras Association of Realtors Cantree Christmas food drive, 754-2445.

TWO-MAN CATTLE PENNING: Oct. 7, 8 a.m. sign ups, event begins at 9 a.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Highway 49, Angels Camp, $30 for individuals, $60 for teams, limited to the first 100 teams, 736-2702.

CALAVERAS LODGE NO. 78 RUMMAGE SALE: Oct. 7 and 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parking Lot behind lodge at the corner of Highway 49 and Church Hill Road, San Andreas, Roger Kind, 736-1309.

HRC SANTA’S EXPRESS GOLF TOURNAMENT: Oct. 7, Forest Meadows Golf Course, 633 Forest Meadows Drive, outside Murphys, shotgun start at 1 p.m., dinner and auction at 6 p.m. at Woody’s Grill in Forest Meadows; $85, proceeds benefit the children of Calaveras County, entry deadline Sept. 30, entries can be obtained by calling; 728-3439.

MARTHA WALLACE RECEPTION: Oct. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., Iron Door Gallery, 458C Main St., Murphys; watercolorist’s show hangs until Nov. 30, 728-1928.

STOCKTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956 REUNION: Oct. 7, 6 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Stockton, $70, Julie Wager Smith, (209) 334-3663 or juliesmith@softcom.net.

GOLDEN PALETTE ART ASSOCIATION FALL ART EXHIBIT: Oct. 7, 8, 14, and 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Angele O’Connor Hall, 268 Main St., Murphys, free, 736-0400 or 795-2389.

TWO-MAN SORTING: Oct. 7, sign up, 8 a.m.; sorting starts 9 a.m., Frogtown, Angels Camp, $30 per individual, $60 per team, 100 team limit, pre entry deadline Sept. 23, hotdogs, beans, and drinks will be served, 736-2702.

CALAVERAS BIG TREES HIKE FOR HEALTH: Oct. 8, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Calaveras Big Trees State Park, off Highway 4, BBQ will follow, must hike to eat, 754-2603.

CHILDREN’S SUMMIT: Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Six Mile Road, outside Murphys; Autumn Bernstein from the Sierra Business Alliance will speak; $10 for community members, $25 for service agencies, education and businesses, registration deadline is Sept. 29; Jim Cudziol, 754-6110, or download forms at calaverasococ.org.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING: Oct. 13 and 14, Rancho San Miguel Market, Lodi, Cherokee Lane, MUST BE pre-registered and 40 years of over, 1-866-430-8222.

FALL PLANT SALE: Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West America Bank Parking Lot, 14729 E. Mono Way, Sonora, California Native Plant Society sale, Carolee James, 928-4886.

UNDER THE LIGHTS BIG BAND DANCE PARTY: Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, off Highway 49, Angels Camp, Rod Harris and the Kicks All Star Band performs, $10 in advance, $15 at the door, proceeds benefit the Calaveras County Fair Scholarship Program, 736-2561 or frogtown.org.

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES NIGHT: Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Bret Harte Theater, Angels Camp, Bill Durston and Dan Lungren will appear, sponsored by the Calaveras Enterprise and the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, 754-3861.

TEA OF THE HARVEST MOON: Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Our Lady of the Sierra Church, 1301 Linebaugh Road, Arnold, a formal tea and raffle will be held and Nikki Radisch will create pumpkin and Christmas decorations; $15, call 795-5833.

RUMMAGE SALE: Oct. 20 to 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rail Road Flat Community Hall, Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, Community Club Rummage Sale, donations accepted by calling 754-1091; no large appliances or bedding accepted; proceeds benefit the Community Club.

RACE FOR AWARENESS AND PINK PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Oct. 21, registration at 7 a.m., race begins at 8 p.m., Geweke RV, 880 S. Beckman Road, Lodi, benefits breast cancer awareness and research, 371-2272 or pinkoctober.org.

PHOTO RESTORATION SESSION: Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center, 956 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, $5 per photo, document, or artifact, $1 more will be charged for all items to be copied to a CD and $5 for each negative, extra cost for large clean-up, call Ruth Biggs, 754-4737 to reserve a time slot.

SHRIMP AND SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER: Oct. 21, social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m., San Andreas Town Hall, $25 a person, benefits MY OWN SCHOOL, a school charity, raffle and dessert auction will also be included, 754-3702.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY: Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Melones Lake, will include trail repairs, construction, maintenance, clean-up, and planning, lunch and entertainment provided, to sign your organization up to help call Chris Robbins, 536-9094.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Oct. 28, 2 to 6 p.m., Mokelumne Hill Elementary School, 8350 Highway 26, Mokelumne Hill, will include games, petting zoo, contests, face painting; all proceeds benefit Mokelumne Hill Elementary School Parents Club projects, Cindy, 772-2028.

LIONS HALLOWEEN PARTY: Oct. 28, 4 to 8 p.m., Black Creek Homeowners Association building, 920 Black Creek Drive, Copperopolis, Lake Tulloch Lions Club presents its Halloween Party; costume contest, crafts, food, music, games, story time with Copper Library folks and a haunted house; free, 785-4222.

FARM PAC FUNDRAISER: Oct. 28, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp, supports California Farm Bureau Fund to Protect the Family Farm, please call to buy tickets, or help sell tickets, 532-5859.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Oct. 29, Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., registration for captain’s choice scramble at 12:30 p.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m.; $500 dollars for a foursome, also seeking tee sponsors and other donations; proceeds benefit the Columbia College men’s basketball team; Nathan Rien, 996-2225, or Grant Miller, 534-7418.

WINEFEST: Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m., Sutter Creek Auditorium, Main Street, Sutter Creek; wineglasses and maps at the auditorium, wine tasting in town, live and silent auctions, dessert wine tasting from 7 to 8 p.m., $25 in advance at 267-9038 or acaconline.com, $27.50 at the door; benefit for the Amador County Arts Council.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GALA: Nov. 11, Kautz Ironstone Winery, outside Murphys, $65, tickets will be available in Oct., benefits Educational Foundation, Marilyn Alarcon, 793-4255.

FESTIVAL OF TREES BLACK TIE GALA: Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Six Mile Road, outside Murphys, proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Calaveras County projects, for reservations or to sponsor call, 736-1947 or visit soroptimistspr.org, District III, Calaveras County.

TEDDY BEAR TEA: Nov. 19, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Six Mile Road, outside Murphys; festive formal tea for children and their parents, Santa visits, also part of Soroptimist International of Calaveras County’s Festival of Trees, for reservations or to donate raffle prizes call 736-1947 or visit soroptimistspr.org, District III, Calaveras County.

SAN FRANCISCO FIELD TRIP: Dec. 2, leaves West Point Elementary, 7 a.m., return 10:30 p.m., $48 per person, $10 deposit will hold reservation, balance due before Nov. 15, adults only, lots of shopping, holiday decorations, half-and-half raffle, all benefits go to West Point Elementary, to reserve your spot call, 293-4255.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: Dec. 3, 12 to 4 p.m., five homes in Angels Camp may be toured, all decorated for the holidays, $20 per person, proceeds benefit Angels Camp Chapter of the Friends of the Library, Betty Sawyer, 736-6723.

COLUMBIA TOURS: Every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., Columbia Museum, Columbia State Historic Park, free, 536-1672.

CHILE CONNECTIONS: Now through the end of the season, at the end of Oct., every Saturday, will be roasting chilies in a 15 gallon drum, 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Barn, Table Mountain Ranch, 961 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, peppers and chilies are provided, call 728-9888 for more information.

FAIRS/FESTIVALS

ANTIQUE FAIR: Sept. 30, Amador City, 267-5551.

LUMBERJACK DAY 2006: Oct. 7, activities all day, West Point, Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m., logging contests, soapbox derby, craft booths, quilt show, food and beverages; parade entry 293-4325; soapbox derby 293-4249; quilt exhibit 293-4294; car show 293-7734; logging contest 293-4920.

GRAPE STOMP: Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys, two-person teams compete for championship, $40 per team, free to the public, call 754-0127 to register.

GOLD RUSH STREET FAIRE: Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street in Murphys, handmade arts and crafts, other vendors (booths cost $100), food and beverages by area non-profit groups (booths cost $85), proceeds benefit the Feeney Park Foundation, call 736-2580 or visit feeneypark.org to reserve a booth.

SAUSAGE AND WINE TASTING: Oct. 7 and 8, 12 to 5 p.m., Boitano Family Wines, Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Road, Lockeford, $10 admission, includes keepsake wine glass, sausage samplings and wine tasting, boitanofamilywines@hotmail.com.

QUILT SHOW: Oct. 7 and 8, Veterans Memorial Hall and Valley Springs Elementary School, on Pine Street in Valley Springs, Loose Threads Quilt Guild holds its biennial show; quilts, handmade goods, home-baked treats, food and beverages for sale, country store, admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children, 786-2644.

OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’61 REUNION: Oct. 7, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Oakland Yacht Club, Dian Johnson Wilson, (925) 837-5582.

GOLD QUARTZ REBEKAH LODGE BAZAAR: Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., IOOF Hall, 1275 S. Main St., Angels Camp, tables available for $15, white elephant sale, hot dogd, chili dogs and sodas, proceeds go to sending children to camp and for scholarships, Nadine, 736-4101, Dolores, 736-8082.

MURPHYS DIGGINS CRAFT FAIR: Oct. 20 and 21, Oct. 20, 12 to 4 p.m.; Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 216 Tom Bell Road, spaces available $15, proceeds benefit Murphys Fire Protection District, 728-2228.

OKTOBERFEST: Oct. 21, 4 to 8 p.m., Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, children’s games, crafts, live music by the Jimmy Williams Band, proceeds go toward playground equipment for Shutter Tree Park, 286-1833, mokehill.com.

FRESH FRIDAYS: 5 to 8 p.m., every Friday, Calaveras Visitors Bureau parking lot, Main Street, Angels Camp, farmers market and live music, 736-9126.

MOUNTAIN GROWERS FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cedar Center, Arnold, Eric or Christine Taylor, 728-9112 or tablemountaingarden.com.

PERFORMANCES

PAT BENATAR AND NEIL GIRALDO CONCERT: Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, $42.50 to $49.50, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

PETER FRAMPTON CONCERT: Sept. 28, 8 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, $40 to $47, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

LEROY SINCLAIR AND THE SMOKIN KING SNAKES: Sept. 30, 9 p.m., Murphys Historic Hotel, Main Street, Murphys, 728-3334.

BACH AROUND THE CLOCK: Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sonora Opera Hall, Washington Street, Sonora; craft projects, art and history for youth and their families; free admission (some projects charge a small fee).

YOUTH FINALISTS CONCERT: Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., Sonora Opera Hall, Washington Street, Sonora; winners of the Sonora Bach Festival’s Youth Auditions perform with the Matson Musicians; $5, free for ages 18 and under.

A NIGHT OF MAGICAL GUITARS: Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m., Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers Street, Murphys, $12 in advance, $15 at the door, 770-1748.

RODNEY CARRINGTON CONCERT: Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, comedian performs, $37.50, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

STEVE HENDERSON KARAOKE: Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Murphys Historic Hotel, Main Street, Murphys, 728-3334.

TRAIN CONCERT: Oct. 7, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, with Teddy Geiger, $40 to $200, 728-1251 or ironstonevineyards.com.

JOHNNY MATHIS CONCERT: Oct. 13, 8 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, $60 to $77, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

MERLE HAGGARD CONCERT: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, $37 to $47, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS: Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Raley Field, Sacramento, Jackson Browne opens the show, $58.50 to $85.50, ticketmaster.com, raleyfield.com or (916) 376-4676.

“THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER” MALE REVUE: Oct. 22, doors open 5 p.m., show starts 6 p.m., Jackson Rancheria Casino, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, tickets $19-$49, thunderfromdownunder.com.

NEW HIPSTERS CONCERT: Oct. 28 and Dec. 1, 9 p.m., Murphys Historic Hotel, Main Street, Murphys, 728-3334.

COUNTRY CURRENT CONCERT: Oct. 29, 6 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, outside Murphys’ the U.S. Navy’s bluegrass band, Country Current will perform a free concert; gates open at 5 p.m., no outside food or beverages allowed, food and beverages on sale inside; if rain happens, location will be the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp, 728-1251.

NATALIE COLE CONCERT: Nov. 12, 6 p.m., Jackson Rancheria Casino, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, tickets $49 to $79 at ticketmaster.com, 551-8497, (800) 822-9466 or jacksoncasino.com.

KATHY GRIFFIN CONCERT: Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton; comedienne performs, $32 to $42, ticketmaster.com, bobhopetheatre.com, 551-8497, 337-4673.

BILL ENGVALL CONCERT: Nov. 30, 8 p.m., Jackson Rancheria Casino, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, tickets $49 to $79 at ticketmaster.com, 551-8497, (800) 822-9466 or jacksoncasino.com.

CALAVERAS COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSALS: Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys, open to anyone who can play an instrument, 533-0941.

GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL GROUPS

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES NIGHT: Oct. 16, 7 to 9 p.m., Bret Harte Theater, Angels Camp, Bill Durston and Dan Lungren will appear, sponsored by the Calaveras Enterprise and the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, 754-3861.

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Every Monday, 9 a.m., Board Chambers, Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-6370, agendas at calaveras.ca.us/board_of_supervisors.asp.

CALAVERAS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION: 754-6394, agendas at co.calaveras.ca.us/departments/planning.asp.

ANGELS CAMP CITY COUNCIL: First and third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., Joe Carley Memorial Firehouse, 1404 E. Highway 4, Angels Camp, 736-2181, agendas at cityofangels.org/agendas.htm.

ANGELS CAMP PLANNING COMMISSION: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Joe Carley Memorial Firehouse, 1404 E. Highway 4, Angels Camp, 736-1346, agendas at cityofangels.org/agendas.htm.

CALAVERAS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT: Second and occasionally the fourth Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m., CCWD boardroom, 423 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-3543, agendas at ccwd.org.

UTICA POWER AUTHORITY: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Utica Power Authority office, Booster Way, Angels Camp, 736-2181.

UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT: For more information on meetings and actions call 728-3651.

CALAVERAS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT: Every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., 506 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-9442.

SAN ANDREAS SANITARY DISTRICT: Every Wednesday, 5 p.m., at 152 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-3281.

VALLEY SPRINGS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT: For information call 772-2650.

CENTRAL CALAVERAS FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Station 1, Jesus Marie Road, Mountain Ranch, 754-4330.

FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Station No. 2, Highway 12, Valley Springs, 772-2175.

COPPEROPOLIS FIRE DISTRICT: Second Thursday of month, 7:30 p.m., Station 1, 371 Main St., Copperopolis, 785-2393.

EBBETS PASS FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Third Monday of the month, 9 a.m., 1028 Manuel Road, Arnold, 795-1646 or epfd.org.

JENNY LIND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., 6501 Jenny Lind Road, Valley Springs, 789-2227.

WEST POINT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Second Monday of the month, 6 p.m., 195 Spink Road, West Point, 293-7000.

MOKELUMNE HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., 8160 Church St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-1389.

SAN ANDREAS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., firehouse San Andreas, agendas posted at the firehouse and at Kelly’s Drug Store, 754-4693,

MURPHYS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Fire Station No. 1, 37 Jones St., Murphys, 728-3864.

SAN ANDREAS PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT: Third Monday of the month, San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Churchill Road, San Andreas, 754-1976.

CALAVERAS COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Second Wednesday of each month, fairgrounds, Angels Camp, 736-2561 or frogtown.org.

CALAVERAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Board of Supervisors chambers, Government Center, San Andreas calaverasdemocrats.org.

EAST CALAVERAS DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Gold Country Coffee Brewing Co., Murphys, Caroline Nunn, 728-0142.

MURPHYS SANITARY DISTRICT: Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., 90 Big Trees Road, Murphys, 728-3094.

SCHOOLS/CHILDREN

VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD: Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., Hazel Fischer Elementary School, 1605 Blagen Road, White Pines, 795-8000, agenda at vsd.k12.ca.us/Board%20Meetings.htm.

SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS WORKSHOP: Oct. 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Administration Center Conference Room C, 810 Court Street, Jackson, deals with rights of parents and their children with disabilities, special education laws, and much more, free, 473-6930.

YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT: Oct. 14, Calaveras County Airport, 3600 Carol Kennedy Drive, between San Andreas and Angels Camp, youth ages 8 to 17 may take a free flight with a licensed pilot; this is the last Young Eagles Flight of the summer; reserve a seat by Oct. 7, Joyce Farrell, 293-4969.

CALAVERAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD: Oct. 17, 7 p.m., district office, 3304-B Highway 12, San Andreas (near Toyon Middle School), agenda at calaveras.k12.ca.us/03%20Board%20Meetings/page8.htm, 754-3504.

CALAVERAS HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL: Oct. 18, 3:45 p.m., Calaveras High School library, 350 High School St., San Andreas, 754-1811.

CALAVERAS IDOL TRYOUTS: Oct. 19, 3 p.m., San Andreas Teen Center, San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Churchill Road, downstairs, come and sing to qualify for Calaveras Idol competition at the Calaveras County Fair, 754-1660.

SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOP: Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mark Twain Elementary School, 646 Stanislaus St., Angels Camp; parents, preschool teachers and daycare providers will hear from Paul Stephany, a licensed marriage and family therapist who will discuss the science of children’s behavior to help them succeed in school; daycare provided for children ages 3 to 12, free lunch included; reservations must be made by calling Joyce Peek at 754-1470, or e-mail to joycepeek@sbcglobal.net.

MOKELUMNE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS CLUB EVENT: Oct. 28, 2 to 6 p.m., Mokelumne Hill Elementary School, 8350 Highway 26, Mokelumne Hill, will include games, petting zoo, contests, face painting, proceeds benefit Mokelumne Hill Elementary School, Cindy, 772-2028.

HAUNTED HOUSE AND COSTUME PARTY: Oct. 30 and 31, on Oct. 30, 7 p.m., for sixth grade and under; Oct. 31, 8 p.m., for seventh through 12th grades, San Andreas Teen Center inside the San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Churchill Road, 754-1660.

JENNY LIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL: Third Wednesday of the month, 2:15 p.m., Jenny Lind Elementary School Library, 5100 Driver Road, Valley Springs, 754-2168.

RAIL ROAD FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL: Third Tuesday of the month, 2:15 p.m., Rail Road Flat Elementary School Library, 298 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, 754-2136.

RAIL ROAD FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CLUB: Second Tuesday of the month, 2:15 p.m., Rail Road Flat Elementary School Library, 298 Railroad Flat Road, Railroad Flat, 293-4375.

VALLEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CLUB: First Tuesday of the month, 3 p.m., Room 1, Valley Springs Elementary School, 240 Pine St., Valley Springs, 754-2141.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Calaveras families interested in housing a foreign exchange student call (866) 546-1402.

V.U.S.D VOLUNTEER TUTORS: Meetings held the last Tuesday of every month, 9 to 10 a.m., Gold Country Coffee Shop, Murphys, 795-8012.

BOOK BUDDIES: Readers attend Fridays at 11 a.m., First 5 Calaveras School Readiness Center, Jenny Lind Elementary School, 5100 Driver Road, Valley Springs, 772-0840.

CALAVERAS COUNTY 4H COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Calaveras County Water District boardroom, 423 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-6477, cecalaveras.ucdavis.edu/.

CHILD CARE LICENSING ORIENTATION: First Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., CCR office, San Andreas, cost is $25, 754-1075.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: First Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 754-1075.

SAN ANDREAS YOUTH CENTER: San Andreas Town Hall basement, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas; Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., 754-1660.

VALLEY SPRINGS YOUTH CENTER: 201 Pine St., Valley Springs; Monday through Thursday, 1 to 6 p.m., Friday, 12 to 5 p.m., 772-3922.

MOUNTAIN RANCH YOUTH CENTER: 7867 Whiskey Slide Road, Mountain Ranch, open to children ages 5 to 15, with special options for those over 16; open every school day, Monday through Thursday 2 to 6 p.m., Friday 12 to 6 p.m., 754-4073.

FRIDAY YOUTH NIGHTS: Foothill Luther Church, 225 Highway 12, Valley Springs, 5:30 to 7 p.m., kids ages 5 to 12, meal, movie and lesson, parents welcome, 772-8622.

CUSD BOARD MEETING: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., District Administrative Offices, 3304 Highway 12 San Andreas (across from Toyon Middle School), 754-3504.

SAN ANDREAS CUB SCOUT PACK 346: San Andreas Pack 346 invites all boys ages 7 to 10, information about joining can be obtained by calling Kim Bryson, 754-9226.

SCHOLARSHIP DINNERS: Dinners are held the first and third Mondays of each month, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Mokelumne Hill Town Hall, $10 per person, hosted by the Mokelumne Hill Lions Clubs, proceeds benefit the scholarship fund, 286-1412.

SOCIAL AND SERVICE CLUBS

STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING: Sept. 28, 6 to 8 p.m., Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, will discuss watershed and land conservation, stewardshipcouncil.org, 286-5150.

MOTHER LODE ROSE SOCIETY MEETING: Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Stephanie from the Ridge Road Garden Center, will discuss Landscape Design , 296-5824.

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: Oct. 5, 6 p.m. board meeting; 7 p.m. public meeting, Tuolumne County Library, Greenley Road, Sonora; Joan Bergsund, Bob Dean, Judy Dean, Darlene Dolen and Mary Anderson will discuss “Problems and Solutions in Landscaping with Native Plants in the Foothills,” Conny Simonis, 588-0484.

GOLD QUARTZ REBEKAH LODGE BAZAAR: Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., IOOF Hall, 1275 S. Main Street, tables available for $15, selling hot dogs, chili dogs, soda, white elephant sale, proceeds go to sending children to camp and for scholarships, Nadine, 736-4101, Dolores, 736-8082.

CALAVERAS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEETINGS: First Monday of the month, 6 p.m., Calaveras High School library, 772-0292.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m., Murphys Library, Algiers Street, Murphys, 728-3003.

AMADOR CHORALIERS: Rehearses every Tuesday 6:30 to 9 p.m., Amador High School band room from Sept. to May, Carole 754-1088.

ARNOLD ROTARY CLUB: Meetings are held every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Avery Hotel, 4573 Moran Avery Road, Mary Scott, 728-8989.

STITCHES FROM THE HEART: Quilting, crocheting, or knitting volunteers needed, Kathy Silverton, 866-472-6903 or stitchfromheart@aol.com.

FOOTHILL CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Pizza Factory, Valley Springs, 887-3328.

HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB MEETINGS: Third Thursday of the month, IOOF Hall, Sonora, 728-8738.

QUILT GUILD MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Laurel St., Valley Springs, 772-2686.

INDEPENDENCE HALL QUILTERS: Every Monday, 9 a.m., Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, White Pines, 728-8647.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL: Every Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m., meeting room, Ironstone Vineyards museum, Six Mile Road, Murphys, call Chris Gomez at 728-1251, ext. 42.

ADULT TUTORING: Volunteers needed to help tutor adults in reading, writing, math; two hours per week, 754-0901.

MOKELUMNE HILL LIONS CLUB: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m., Mokelumne Hill Town Hall, and every third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Mokelumne Hill Town Hall.

TRI DAM LIONS CLUB: Meets second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 7:30 p.m., Old Burson Firehouse, Burson Road, Burson, 772-2461.

ARNOLD LIONS MEETINGS: Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 5 to 6 p.m., Snowflake Lodge, 335 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold, 795-1655.

FORTY-NINER BREAKFAST LIONS CLUB: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. meeting, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 414 Oak St., San Andreas, Shirley 754-3997.

WEST POINT LIONS: (Social) Meets first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., West Point Community Hall; (business) meets third Wednesday, 6:30 pm., West Point Community Hall, 293-7370.

EBBETS PASS MOOSE LODGE: First and third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge No. 1123, 1965 Blagen Road, White Pines, members only, 795-3112.

MURPHYS SIRS: Second Wednesday of the month, 12 p.m. Murphys Masonic Hall, Murphys, Jim Wood, 728-8237 or sirjim@comcast.net.

SIRS CHAPTER NO. 164: Second Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m., Senior Center, San Andreas, $5 luncheon.

ARNOLD SIRS CHAPTER NO. 152: Third Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m., Snow Flake Lodge, 335 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold, Tom Jones, 795-5930.

NATIVE DAUGHTERS: Second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., IOOF Hall, Angels Camp, 736-2428.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Murphys Diggins Clubhouse, Tom Bell Road, Murphys, 223-3069.

VALLEY SPRINGS YOUTH CENTER BOARD: Second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., 201 Pine St., Valley Springs, 772-3922.

CENTRAL SIERRA ARTS COUNCIL: First Friday of the month, Art Annex, Sonora, 341-2018 or bzsmith@sbcglobal.net.

WHITE PINES PARK COMMITTEE: Third Monday, February through October, 7 p.m., Arnold Library, 1065 Blagen Road, Arnold, Sally Goedeck, 795-0296.

CALAVERAS GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Second Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Calaveras County Library, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-3294, 754-5837, galindo@mtranchca.net or gd1935@goldrush.com.

ANGELS CAMP CENTENNIAL ROTARY: Every Wednesday, 12 to 1:15 p.m., Camps restaurant, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp.

OPHIR BEAR MOUNTAIN LODGE 33 F & A.M.: First Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Murphys, 728-2571.

CALAVERAS FLY FISHERS: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Party House, Forest Meadows, 772-9845.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m., San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas, 754-5331.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE CALAVERAS COUNCIL: Third Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Charles Place, 509 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-1205.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CALAVERAS COUNTY: First Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, Murphys, 795-4393.

MOPS: First and third Tuesday of the month, 9 to 11 a.m., Sierra Bible Church, Murphys, 728-3021.

FRIENDS OF THE LOGGING MUSEUM: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, 795-6782.

SAN ANDREAS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION: First Wednesday of the month, 12 p.m., Bank of Lodi conference room, 169 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-0127.

WEST CALAVERAS ROTARY: Every Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., La Contenta Golf Club, Valley Springs, Terry Clark, 772-1055.

BREASTFEEDING COALITION: Fourth Monday of the month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mark Twain-St. Joseph Hospital, Meeting Room 4, 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 728-3839.

MOTHER LODE SCOTS: First Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, 223-3584.

CALAVERAS CROAKERS TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL: Every Tuesday, 8 a.m., HRC Child Care Resources conference room, 584 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 754-1075.

CALAVERAS NEEDLE ARTS GUILD: Every Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Ewe-Phoric Yarns, 925 Highway 4, Arnold, 795-5197.

CALAVERAS TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCING: Last three Tuesdays of the month, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine Street, beginners through plus levels, Carol, 772-3056 or Bill, 772-2046.

IOOF HOPE LODGE NO. 33: Meets first and third Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m., 1275 S. Main St., Angels Camp, upstairs, Nadine 736-4101.

IOOF GOLD QUARTZ LODGE No. 219: Meets first and third Thursdays of the month, 1275 S. Main St., Angles Camp, upstairs, Nadine: 736-4101.

CALAVERAS COUNTY GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m., call 795-2969 for monthly locations.

INDEPENDENCE HALL QUILT GUILD: Meets every Monday (after Sept. 18), 9 a.m., Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, White Pines, Peggy, 795-0619.

FOOTHILL SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Meets ever Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., Native Sons Hall, Murphys, first lesson is free, 736-2821.

CALAVERAS GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY: Meets every third Sunday, 12 p.m., Gem and Mineral Society club house, Mecham Road, between Angels Camp and San Andreas, visitors welcome, 532-3939.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES/GROUPS

ALPHA COURSE: Every Wednesday through Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas, “Crack the DaVinci Code,” fact versus fiction in discussions with dinner, 754-3881.

SIERRA WORSHIP CENTER: Meets every Sunday, Bible school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Mark Twain Elementary School gym, 646 Stanislaus Ave., Angels Camp.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP: Meets on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, 10:30 a.m., historic schoolhouse, Douglas Flat, Marge, 754-3418 or Gerry, 754-3418.

PRAISEMOVES CLASSES: Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. at Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church, 4684 Baldwin St., Valley Springs; Fridays at 5:45 p.m. at San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas; Christian alternative to yoga, donations accepted, 772-9282.

MOMS IN TOUCH: Prayer meetings at: 9 a.m., Fridays, at the home of Darcy Davis, for Bret Harte students, 728-2651; 8:15 a.m., Tuesdays, Fellowship Hall, Chapel in the Pines Church, 2286 Cedar Lane, Arnold, for students of Hazel Fisher, Avery Middle, and Vallecito Continuation schools, Becky Smith, 795-5997; Thursdays, 8:15 a.m., for Mark Twain Elementary, Gladys Hargous, 728-3910; Tuesdays, 8 to 9 a.m., for Copperopolis Elementary, Natasha Westberg, 785-1566.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: First Thursday of every month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 509 N. Algiers St., Murphys, 728-8647.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH: Every Sunday, 9:30 am. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship, Grange Hall, Russell Road, San Andreas, Ron Linzey 754-0605 or 754-3893.

OAK CIRCLE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Every Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 1438 Oak Circle, Past the Black Bear Bed and Breakfast, Arnold, 795-2491, Pastor Gordon Johnson, 736-1132.

SUPPORT GROUPS

PARENTS UNPLUGGED: Oct. 16, 6 to 8 p.m., Kid’s Place, just below San Andreas Elementary, 255 Lewis Ave., San Andreas, parent-to-parent support group, Shannon Brakefield will speak, Mike Carll, 754-6885.

PARENTS UNPLUGGED: Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., Kid’s Place, just below San Andreas Elementary, 255 Lewis Ave., San Andreas, parent-to-parent support group, Lloyd Schneider will speak, 754-6885.

BETTER BREATHERS MEETINGS: Every first Tuesday, 11 a.m., in Room 3, Community Health Education Center, Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital, San Andreas, 754-2643 or 754-5390.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Every Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., Mountain Ranch Community Church, 8403 E. Murray Creek Road, at the corner of Whiskey Slide and Murray Creek, Mountain Ranch potluck 6 p.m., Mike or Mary, 754-3679, or church, 754-1650.

NAMI GOLD COUNTRY: Every third Thursday, 7 p.m., 520 N. Main St., Room 203, Angels Camp, 736-4264.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., Mt. Zion Assembly of God, 13891 Cedar Pine Lane, Pine Grove, friends and family, (530) 676-5778.

DIVORCE AND SEPARATION SUPPORT GROUP: First and third Sundays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., 23 W. St. Charles, San Andreas, 256-2832.

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Calaveras Behavioral Services building, Calaveras County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-6555.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: First and third Thursdays, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Murphys Library conference room, Murphys; first and third Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Copperopolis Branch Library, 60 Copper Cove Drive, Copperopolis, Copperopolis, Kasey, 533-6838.

BEYOND TALKING PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP: Every Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m., 23 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas, Gary, 754-1205.

PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT: First and third Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Copperopolis Branch Library, 60 Copper Cove Drive, Copperopolis, 736-2338.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: First, third and fourth Thursdays of the month, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Murphys Library conference room, 480 Park Lane, Murphys, 728-2996 or 533-6830.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 509 N. Algiers St., Murphys, 728-3079 or 728-9834.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church, Avery, 795-5970.

SHARE MEETINGS: Every third Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Calaveras County Library, San Andreas, 772-3337.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., multi-purpose room, Sutter Amador Hospital, Jackson, 257-7609.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Union Congregational Church, Angles Camp, 736-2479.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m., hospice administrative office, Jackson, 223-5500.

CALAVERAS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: First Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Meeting Room 4, Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital, San Andreas, 754-2609.

VISIONS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS GROUP: First and third Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Murphys, e-mail motherlode@yahoo.com.

COOPERATIVE PARENTING FOR DIVORCED PARENTS: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Senior Center, San Andreas, for information/registration call Diane Goodman at 754-6832 or Kathryn Whitney at 754-6310.

CENTRAL SIERRA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: For information on meetings and services call (800) 240-4956 or 533-2348.

VNA HOSPICE FREE GRIEF SUPORT GROUPS: First and third Thursdays, 12 p.m., Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, Murphys; first and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Copperopolis Library, 60 Copper Cove Drive, Copperopolis; first and third Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., VNA board room, 20100 Cedar Road North, Sonora, 533-6800.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Meets every second Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 509 N. Algiers St., Murphys, Kyla Luis, 728-8758 or 743-4225.

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS: Best I Can Be (self-esteem) Group, meets every Thursday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, Highway 26, West Point; Health and Nutrition Group, meets every Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., same location, 754-6859.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Tuesday, weigh in, 6:30 p.m., Villella Hall, 2286 Cedar Lane, Arnold, group deals with weight loss sensibility, for more information call, Paula Hoxie, 728-8712.

SENIORS

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: Oct. 12 and 13, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Senior Center Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, $10, seniors 50 and over, 30 person limit, Marshal Atkinson, 754-5235.

ARNOLD AARP: Third Thursday of the month, 1 p.m., Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, White Pines, 728-3629.

SAN ANDREAS AARP: Third Thursday of the month, 12 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, 956 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-4078.

WEST POINT AARP: Meets the third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m., West Point Community Hall, 293-7370.

CALAVERAS COUNTY SENIOR NETWORK: First Thursday of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Foothill Village, 1400 Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, 728-0602.

LEGAL ISSUE FOR SENIORS SEMINAR SERIES: Thursday mornings through mid-October, 10 to 10:45 a.m., next meeting will be Sept. 21, Calaveras County Senior Center, 956 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, Alan Horvath will speak, 754-5291.

GAMES/SPORTING EVENTS

CROSS COUNTRY: Sept. 27, MLL, Valley Springs, 3:45 p.m., both Bret Harte and Calaveras teams compete, 736-8322 or 754-1811 ext. 5303.

CALAVERAS GIRLS GOLF: Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m., at Hughson, for more information regarding the address of the match call, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

CALAVERAS FROSH FOOTBALL: Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Frank Meyer Field, Calaveras High School, 350 High School Street, San Andreas, playing Ripon, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

BRET HARTE FROSH FOOTBALL: Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Dorroh Field, Bret Harte High School, 364 Murphys Grade Road, Angels Camp, 736-8318.

BRET HARTE GIRLS GOLF: Sept. 28, 3 p.m., at Ripon, for more information regarding the address of the match please call, 736-8318 or 736-2155.

CALAVERAS VOLLEYBALL: Sept. 28, Frosh, 5 p.m.; J.V., 6 p.m.; varsity, 7 p.m., at Calaveras, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

BRET HARTE FOOTBALL: Sept. 29, J.V., 5:30 p.m.; varsity, 7:30 p.m., Dorroh Field, Bret Harte High School, 364 Murphys Grade Road, Angels Camp, 736-8318.

CALAVERAS FOOTBALL: Sept. 29, J.V. 5:30 p.m.; varsity, 7:30 p.m., at Ripon, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

CALAVERAS BOYS SOCCER: Sept. 29, J.V., 5:30 p.m.; varsity, 7 p.m., Frank Meyer Field, Calaveras High School, 350 High School Street, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

BRET HARTE BOYS SOCCER: Sept. 29, J.V., 5:30 p.m.; varsity, 7 p.m., at Amador, 736-8318.

AMA JUNIOR BULLFROGS POP-WARNER FOOTBALL: Sept. 30, Bantam, 3 p.m.; J.V., 5 p.m.; varsity, 7 p.m., at Linden.

CALAVERAS WARRIORS POP-WARNER FOOTBALL: Sept. 30, Bantam, 3 p.m.; J.V., 5 p.m.; varsity, 7 p.m., Frank Meyer Field, Calaveras High School, 350 High School Street, San Andreas, Sid Aguirre, 772-2458.

CALAVERAS FOOTBALL: Oct. 6, J.V., 5:30 p.m.; varsity, 7:30 p.m., Frank Meyer Field, 350 High School Street, San Andreas, playing Patterson, 754-1811 ext. 5303.

BINGO GAMES: Every third Friday, 6:30 p.m. Veterans Hall, Valley Springs, ten games $15; third Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Black Creek Park Clubhouse, Copperopolis, 785-4815; third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse, 772-1355; third Wednesday, 1 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, San Andreas; last Tuesday, 1 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, San Andreas; second Friday, 6:30 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, San Andreas; third Saturday, 6:30 and 7 p.m., West Point Community Hall, West Point.

SAN ANDREAS BRIDGE: Mondays at 12 p.m., Calaveras Senior Center, 956 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 772-1899.

SIERRA LADIES BRIDGE: Plays every first Thursday of the month, Snowflake Lodge, Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold, year round, $15 include lunch and prize money, lunch at 12 p.m., bridge follows, 795-7539.

CLASSES

RAGRUG WORKSHOP: Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m., San Andreas Library, San Andreas, for more information call 754-6706

FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Sept. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., County Administration Building, Board Chamber Room, 810 Court St., Jackson, 472-3674.

BEGINNING WATERCOLORS: Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sonora Art Annex, 48 S. Washington Street, Sonora, 341-2018.

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP: Oct. 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Network, 5250 Claremont Ave., Stockton; no fee for parents of children birth to 36 months, $10 for parents of children with special needs ages 3 to 22 years, registration fees will be returned to parents who stay for the entire training, $35 registration fee for professional or anyone outside of FRN’s service area; registration due by Sept. 27, 472-3674.

HUMAN FIGURE DRAWING WITH CORD RAWLINSON: Oct. 8, 15, and 24, 3 to 5 p.m., Sonora Art Annex, 48 S. Washington Street, Sonora, $35 with a discount for three or more session, limited to 12 students, 341-2018.

BUILDING CHILDREN INTO THE PLAN WORKSHOP: Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Six Mile Road, Murphys, discussion on integrating children into future plans; registration deadline is Sept. 29, $25 for Service Agencies, Education, and Businesses, $10 for community members, pcacalaveras.org.

CREATIVE MEMORIES ALBUM-MAKING: Oct. 13, 5 to 11:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Russells Road, San Andreas, $12; Oct. 14, 1 to 11:30 p.m., Grange Hall, 11 a.m. presentation for participants new to album-making, $25; $32 fir both sessions; Carole Meltzer, 754-1088 or e-mail to meltzer@goldrush.com.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE: First and third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mountain Yoga, Arnold, $5, 795-2503.

WOMEN’S BEGINNING YOGA CLASS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m., Douglas Flat Community Center, Douglas Flat, 728-3975.

FREE ART CLASSES: Every Sunday at Serenity on Main Street in Murphys; children from ages 5 to 10 at 1 p.m., 11 and older at 2 p.m., 728-2756.

CAREER DROP IN CLASSES: Information and tips available on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., 754-4242.

DANCE LESSONS: Wednesdays, Angelo’s Hall, Columbia State Historic Park, introductory lessons from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; intermediate from 7:15 to 8 p.m.; $20 a month or $6 a lesson, 532-2956.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES: Every Thursday, 6-7 p.m., Mountain Yoga, Grizzly Plaza, Arnold, $5 per class, Lesley 795-6118.

OPEN FLOOR BELLY DANCING: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mountain Yoga, Grizzly Plaza, Arnold, $5 donations accepted, Lesley, 795-6118.

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Beginning Argentine Tango: Tuesdays, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Native Sons Hall, Murphys, Intermediate West Coast Swing: Tuesdays, 7:45 p.m., Beginning Salsa: Thursdays, 7 p.m., Academy of Performing Arts, 821 Murphys Creek Road, Beginning Swing: Thursdays, 8 p.m., Academy of Performing Arts, $45 for a four-week course, discount for multiple classes, 795-0987.

FAMILY CHILD CARE LICENSING WORKSHOP: First Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., CCR office, 584 W. Saint Charles Street, San Andreas, $25, gives information regarding beginning a Family Child Care Home, 754-1075.

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