Community Calendar

Saturday, July 4

   Field of Flags dedication ceremony by Bill Brinlee American Legion Post 102 Color Guard, 5:45 a.m., Wallace.

   Arnold Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m., Highway 4.

   Mokelumne Hill Fourth of July Parade, 11 a.m., Main Street.

   Independence Day Celebration, 4:30 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12 years old.

Monday, July 6, to Thursday, July 23

   Summer Art Camp with classes in clay, Anime and cartooning, film production and fashion design and illustration, 9 a.m. to noon, Kids Art Studio, 42 S. Highway 26, Suite F. For more information, call Rocio Miller at (805) 453-9440.

Tuesday, July 7

   Mother Lode Business Partners, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St., Valley Springs. For more information on the group, call Chapter President Jeff Solari, (209) 772-1987, email: BNI.MLBP@gmail.com, or visit www.bnicentralvalley.com/springs.shtml.

Wednesday, July 8

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

   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 $4 donation. For more information, call (209) 223-3015.

   Music in the Park featuring The Vnote Ensemble, formerly known as The Snake Trio, 6:30 p.m., Murphys Community Park Algiers Street.

Thursday, July 9

   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.

Saturday, July 11

   Calaveras Humane Society Adopt-A-Pet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starbucks, Valley Oaks Shopping Center, Valley Springs.  Cats and dogs will be available for adoption.  For more information, call Mary Pons, (209) 772-8882.

   Mar-Val’s sixth annual Warm Up For Hot August Nights Cool Car Show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Valley Oaks Center.

   Valley Springs Area Business Association’s Dancing Under The Stars, The Ridge at Trinitas, 9209 Ospital Road. The dinner and dance will feature live music by the "The Kyle Barker Band" with Shelley Streeter on vocals. The cost is $25 per person. For information and reservations, call 209-598-1467.

Tuesday, July 14

   Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs.

   Loose Threads Quilt Guild of Valley Springs, 10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St.  An evening meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at All Together Family Quilting, 6516 Stabulis Road. After both meetings, a workshop is available for all experience levels. Email info@loosethreadsquiltguild.com for more information.  All guests are welcome.

   Valley Springs Youth Board of Directors, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Valley Springs Youth Center, 201 Pine St. Call 772-3922 for more information.

Wednesday, July 15

   Quilters’ UFOs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Belmont Quilts, 6516 Stabulis Road, Rancho Calaveras. Bring unfinished quilt project and lunch. For more information, call 772-2686.

   Valley Springs Area Business Association luncheon, noon, Good Friends Chinese Restaurant, 9 California St. Heidi Miller from Neighbor to Neighbor Food Bank will be the guest speaker. Call Esther at 786-2791 to make reservations.

   Music in the Park featuring the Stardust Cowboys, 6:30 p.m., Greenhorn Creek, Angels Camp.

Thursday, July 16

   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.

Tuesday, July 21

   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 x60039. Bring a photo ID and eat and drink plenty of fluids.

Wednesday, July 22

   Quilts of Valor workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Belmont Quilts, 6516 Stabulis Road, Rancho Calaveras. Help show our wounded soldiers how much we appreciate their sacrifices and service. Contact Gail Belmont at 772-2686 for more information.

Thursday, July 23

   Foothill Classics Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. weather permitting, Pizza Factory, La Contenta Shopping Center, Highway 26. For muscle cars, street rods, custom or special interest. Music by Double Trouble. Call Jim LeRoy at (209) 754-4109, or Lee Hieber at (209) 772-3704 for more information.

Friday, July 24

   Valley Springs Area Business Association mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Health Habit, 1906 Vista Del Lago, Ste H , Valley Springs.

Saturday, July 25

   Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce’s National Day of the Cowboy Dinner & Dance, 5:30 p.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. Tickets are on sale at the chamber office, 52 S. Main St., in Angels Camp and at Turner’s Wild West, Spence Feed & Ranch Supply and Country Feed & More.

Saturday, July 25, to Sunday, Aug. 9

   Bear Valley Music Festival’s 41st summer season of classical and popular music. Maestro Carter Nice will conduct the festival’s symphony orchestra in a variety of works featuring international soloists, award winning musicians, and renowned opera stars. For information visit the festival website, www.bearvalleymusic.org, or call toll free (800) 458-1618.

Saturday, Aug. 1

      Calaveras Arts Council’s annual Cajun fundraiser featuring Tom Rigney and Flambeau, 5 to 9 p.m., Pioneer Hotel, Sheep Ranch. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $60 per person. Call the Arts Council at (209) 754-1774 to order by credit card, or send a self-addressed stamped envelop with a check made payable to CCAC and mail to P.O. Box 250, San Andreas, CA 95249.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

   Quilters’ UFOs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Belmont Quilts, 6516 Stabulis Road, Rancho Calaveras. Bring unfinished quilt project and lunch. For more information, call 772-2686.

   Wallace/Burson Association meeting, 7 p.m., El Torero, Burson.

Friday, Aug. 7

   Valley Springs Area Business Association’s “It’s Summer” event, 6 p.m., La Contenta Event Center, 1653 S. Highway 26. It will feature food, drinks and music.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

   Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs.

   Loose Threads Quilt Guild of Valley Springs, 10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Church, 4684 Baldwin St.  An evening meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at All Together Family Quilting, 6516 Stabulis Road. After both meetings, a workshop is available for all experience levels. Email info@loosethreadsquiltguild.com for more information.  All guests are welcome.

   Valley Springs Youth Board of Directors, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Valley Springs Youth Center, 201 Pine St. Call 772-3922 for more information.

Thursday, Aug. 13

   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.

Saturday, Aug. 15

   Fifth annual Hoedown for Habitat, 5 to 9 p.m., Murphys Park.  Includes live music by Coyote Hill and The Fiddle Gang, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

   Quilters’ UFOs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Belmont Quilts, 6516 Stabulis Road, Rancho Calaveras. Bring unfinished quilt project and lunch. For more information, call 772-2686.

   Valley Springs Area Business Association luncheon, noon, New Hogan Observation Point. District 1 Supervisor Gary Tofanelli will be the featured speaker. Call Esther at 786-2791 to make reservations.

Friday, Aug. 21

   Valley Springs Area Business Association Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Villa Bakery, 1906 Vista Del Lago, Valley Springs.

Thursday, Aug. 27

   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.

   Foothill Classics Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. weather permitting, Pizza Factory, La Contenta Shopping Center, Highway 26. For muscle cars, street rods, custom or special interest. Music by Double Trouble. Call Jim Leroy at (209) 754-4109, or Lee Hieber at (209) 772-3704 for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 29

   Hot Day In August, 10 a.m., Outwest Tire and Repair, 10 a.m., 53 Nove Way, Valley Springs. Open to all cars, free admission and food available.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

   Wallace/Burson Association meeting, 7 p.m., El Torero, Burson.

Thursday, Sept. 10

   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.

Thursday, Sept. 24

   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.

   Foothill Classics Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. weather permitting, Pizza Factory, La Contenta Shopping Center, Highway 26. For muscle cars, street rods, custom or special interest. Music by Double Trouble. Call Jim Leroy at (209) 754-4109, or Lee Hieber at (209) 772-3704 for more information.

Friday, Sept. 25

   Valley Springs Area Business Association Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Beyond Juice, 1906 Vista Del Lago, Suite N.

Thursday, Oct. 8

   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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