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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.

CALAVERAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS LUNCHEON: Sept. 19, 12 p.m., Saddle Creek Resort, 1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis; herb roasted chicken buffet, vegetarian menu also available; $18 per person, reservations must be made by Sept. 13, 736-4800.

GABA DINNER: Sept. 21, social hours begins 5:30 p.m., program begins 6:30 p.m., dinner served 7 p.m., Snowflake Lodge, 335 Blue Lake Springs Drive; District 3 Supervisor Merita Callaway will speak, $21 per plate.

OAK CIRCLE COMMUNITY CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: Sept. 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Circle Community Church, 1438 Oak Circle, Arnold, Linda, 795-5327 or 795-2491.

HOEDOWN FOR HABITAT: Sept. 23, 5 to 10 p.m., Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys, $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 in advance, $25 for adults and $7 for children at the event, free for children 5 and under, 754-5331.

BASQUE BARBECUE: Sept. 23, 4 to 8 p.m., dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Foothill Village, 1400 Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under; proceeds benefit Angels Camp Library, Betty Sawyer, 736-0673.

LOCOMOTIVE BENEFIT: Sept. 23, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown; wine and cheese tasting, live music, train rides; $35 each, proceeds benefit the restoration of steam locomotive No. 3, seen in 200 movies and TV shows; reserve at 984-3953.

MOKELUMNE RIVER WATERSHED TOUR: Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet for tour at the large parking area on Electra Road; learn about water management, biology and history of the Mokelumne River, Terry Strange, 257-1543 ext. 105.

CHAW SE BIG TIME INDIAN CELEBRATION: Sept. 23 to 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Indian Grinding Rock State Park, Pine Grove, 296-7488.

RYAN CHAVEZ MEDICAL BENEFIT DINNER: Sept. 23, 4 p.m., Jackson Rancheria Ballroom, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12, kids under 3 are free, Live band, silent auction, live dessert auction, Diana Inslee, 293-7135.

CALAVERAS AAUW LUNCHEON: Sept. 23, Utica Park, Angels Camp, potluck luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tech Trek girls who attended the camp at California State University, Fresno, this summer, utensils and drinks provided, bring a dish to share, Joan, 754-9257.

LIBERTY BARBECUE: Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., barbecue at 12 p.m., Utica Park, Angels Camp; $20 for adults, children 6 to 12, $10, under 6 free; Tom Del Beccaro from the California Republican County Chairman's Association will speak, benefits Calaveras County Republican Party, 795-5309.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Sept. 24, 10 a.m. worship begins, then potluck picnic, Murphys First Congregational Church, one block off Main Street at Church and Algiers streets, Murphys, celebrating 140 years in the community, 728-3141.

LIBERTY BARBECUE FOR REPUBLICAN PARTY: Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., BBQ at 12 p.m., Utica Park, Angels Camp, $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6 to 12, under six free, Tome Del Becarro, Chairman, California Republican Party County Chairmen's Association, sponsored by Calaveras County Republican Party, Shirley Vile, 795-5309.

UPPER MOKELUMNE WATERSHED MEETING: Sept. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., West Point Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 54 Bald Mountain Road, West Point, Terry Strange, 257-1851, ext. 105.

MOTHER LODE READING COUNCIL KICK OFF EVENT: Sept. 26, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., East Sonora Conference and Banquet Center, 14270 Mono Way, Sonora, Jon Pearson will speak; council supports literacy in the Mother Lode, Debbie Hicks, 533-4216.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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; all proceeds will benefit Mokelumne Hill Elementary School, Cindy, 772-2028.

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.

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.

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.

HOEDOWN FOR HABITAT: Sept. 23, 5 to 10 p.m., Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys, live music, silent auction, quilt raffle, barbecued ribs and chicken and pasta primavera; adults $20 in advance, $25 at the event; children 6 to 12, $5 in advance, $7 at the event; 5 and under free; call 795-7995 for tickets.

JOUSTING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Sept. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp; knights compete in an authentic tournament with a recreated medieval village, live music with Tempest, the Black Irish Band and Culann's Hounds; advance tickets $16 or $10 for 12 and under, available at the Frogtown offices in Angels Camp, Highland Books in Arnold, the Celtic Knot in Jackson and at Beat Music and the Mountain Bookshop in Sonora; $18 at the gate; 588-9314 or joustingchampionships.com.

CHAW SE BIG TIME INDIAN CELEBRATION: Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Indian Grinding Rock State Park, Pine Grove, 296-7488.

IRONSTONE COUNCOURS D'ELEGANCE: Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, classic autos, motorcycles and travel trailers, wine tasting, 4-H demonstrations, $20, 19 and under free, 736-4237.

LAKE TULLOCH LIONS IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP: Sept. 30, 9 to 11 a.m., Black Creek Homeowners Association, 920 Black Creek Drive, Copperopolis, 785-4222.

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.

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.

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.

LAKE TULLOCH LIONS CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY: Oct. 28, 4 to 8 p.m., Black Creek Homeowners Association, 920 Black Creek Drive, Copperopolis, games, costume contest, crafts, 785-4222.

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.

STAGE 3 THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONS: Sept. 24, 6 p.m., Stage 3 Theatre, Sonora, 208 South Green Street, Sonora, all ages and types are needed, prepared monologue, photo, and resume required, 546-1778, Stage3.org.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

CALAVERAS HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPT-A-PET: Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big Trees Market, Hwy. 4, Murphys, Cindi, 785-1943, or hsepainters@mlode.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 .

LIBERTY BARBECUE: Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., barbecue at 12 p.m., Utica Park, Angels Camp, $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6 to 12, under six free; Tome Del Becarro, Chairman, California Republican Party County Chairmen's Association, sponsored by Calaveras County Republican Party, Shirley Vile, 795-5309.

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Every Monday, 9 a.m., Board Chambers, Government Center, 891 Mountain calaveras.ca.us/board_of_supervisors.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.

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.

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: Meets the second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Gold Country Coffee Brewing Co., Murphys, Caroline Nunn, 728-0142.

HIGH SCHOOL CLUB FAIR: Sept. 20, 11:35 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., Calaveras High School, 350 High School Street, high school clubs will be showcased, 754-1811.

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

RYAN CHAVEZ MEDICAL BENEFIRT BARBECUE TRI TIP DINNER: Sept. 23, 4 p.m., Jackson Rancheria Ballroom, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12, kids under 3 are free, Live band, silent auction, live dessert auction, Diana Inslee, 293-7135.

SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOP: Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Andreas Elementary School, Lewis Avenue, San Andreas; 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 .

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: Sept. 26, 5 p.m., Calaveras County Office of Education, 185 S. Main Street, Angels Camp, CAC is a parent driven group that strives to build bridges between parents and educators, parents of children with special needs are invited to attend.

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.

CALAVERAS IDOL TRYOUTS: Oct. 19, 3 p.m., San Andreas Teen Center, San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Churchill Road, downstairs, come and sing your heart out 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 Railroad Flat Road, Railroad 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.

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/.

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.

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.

INDEPENDENCE HALL QUILT GUILD MEETING: Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, White Pines, business meeting, installations of officers, and potluck luncheon, 795-0619.

GABA DINNER: Sept. 21, social hours begins 5:30 p.m., program begins 6:30 p.m., dinner served 7 p.m., Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road; District 3 Supervisor Merita Callaway will speak, $21 per plate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

VALLEY SPRINGS LIONS CLUB: Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m., La Contenta Golf Course Restaurant, 1653, Hwy. 26, Valley Springs, Ann Eaton, 772-8589.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURHC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Sept. 24, 10 a.m. worship begins, then potluck picnic, Murphys First Congregational Church, one block off Main Street at Church and Algiers streets, celebrating 140 years in the community, 728-3141.

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.

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.

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.

FAMILY CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT WORKSHOP: Sept. 26, Greenhorn Creek Resort, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $15 includes buffet luncheon, class deals with caring for older adults, registration deadline is Sept. 15, 1-877-366-7312.

CALAVERAS COUNTY WOMEN'S NETWORK MEETING: Sept. 26, networking, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m., Ironstone Vineyards, Six Mile Road, Murphys, Lindsey Horton-Gwin will speak, Alicia, 795-4611.

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, and the corner of Whiskey Slide and Murray Creek, Mountain Ranch potluck 6 p.m., Mike or Mary, 754-3679, or church, 754-1650.

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Calaveras Behavioral Services building, 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.

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.

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.

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 IN WESTPOINT: 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 that deals with weight loss sensibility, for more information please call, Paula Hoxie, 728-8712.

ARNOLD CHAPTER AARP PICNIC: Sept. 21, 11 a.m., White Pines Park, on Blagen road, past Independence Hall, $5, potluck, barbecued chicken available, RSVP Louise Arnold, 795-6241.

CALAVERAS SENIORS BROWN BAG LUNCHEON: Sept. 22, 12 p.m., Murphys Masonic Hall, 384 Church Street, Murphys, coffee will be offered, age limit 50 years and up, birthdays also celebrated, Angie, 736-0068.

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.

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 Mr. Ranch Road, San Andreas, Alan Horvath will speak, 754-5291.

BRET HARTE BOYS SOCCER: Sept. 19, J.V., 5:30 p.m.; Varsity, 7 p.m., Dorroh Field, Bret Harte High School, 364 Murphys Grade Road, Angels Camp, vs. Summerville, 736-2507.

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.

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE-UMPQUA BANCK CANTREE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Oct. 6, Registration, 11:30 a.m.; Shotgun, 1 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m., Greenhorn Creek Golf, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, $100 per golfer, foursome $500, $30 for additional guests for dinner, 754-2445.

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.

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.

BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE CLASSES: Sept.19 and 26, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, Carol, 772-3056, or Bill, 772-2046.

BUILDING BRIDGES: TRANSITIONING YOUR CHILD FROM THE EARLY START PROGRAM: Sept. 13, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., Family Resource Network, 5250 Claremont Avenue, Suite 239, Stockton, 472-3674.

YOUR TRESURES, YOUR ASSETS; HOW TO APPRAISE AND PROTECT YOUR ART: Sept. 16, 1 to 4 p.m., Sonora Art Annex, 48 S. Washington Street, Sonora, $35 and includes all materials, limited to 25 students, 341-2018.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE DISCUSSION ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT: Sept. 18, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Dogwood Forum, Columbia College, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora, 588-5143.

CAPTURING MEMORIES n WRITING DOWN YOUR LIFE STORIES: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $45 for all 3 sessions, limited to 16 students, 341-2018.

MAKING GLASS BEADS: Sept. 23, 1 to 4 p.m., Sonora Art Annex, 48 S. Washington Street, Sonora, create unique glass beads using propane torches, tubes of colored glass, and manipulation techniques, $65 includes all materials, limited to 8 students, 341-2018.

SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOP: Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Andreas Elementary School, Lewis Avenue, San Andreas; 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 .

CHP START SMART PROGRAM: Sept. 26, 6 to 8 p.m., San Andreas CHP Office, 749 Mountain Ranch Road, a program that is designed to discuss issues which face today's teen drivers, and the role parents play in the evolution of their driving experience, 754-3541.

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.

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP: Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Network, 5250 Claremont Avenue, Stockton, no fee for parents of children birth to 36 months, $10 for parents of children with special needs ages 3-22 years, registrations fee 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.

PRAISEMOVES CLASSES: Tuesdays, 9 a.m., Thursdays, 6 p.m., Fridays, 5:45 p.m., San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Avenue, San Andreas, Christian alternative to yoga 772-9548.

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.

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.

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