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Events noted in
Blue are AT the
Hotel Charlotte, noted in
White are in the
Groveland area and in
Yellow are within an
hour and a half drive and make great day trips! |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Price |
Email |
Website |
Contact |
Phone |
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2/6-3/8 |
Our Town by Thornton Wilder |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to
producing plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering
community involvement through education, participation and
arts leadership. |
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2/14 |
Valentine's Day Dinner |
Cafe Charlotte |
Varies by menu |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharltote.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
Treat your sweet to a special menu for a romantic evening at
the Hotel Charlotte. Make this your annual event! |
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2/22 |
Sipping through the Sierras: Sipping
Amador |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
Pairing Victor's menu with Sommelier Nicole's top wine
selections by region. This evening features Amador County
wines. |
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3/1 |
Chianti & Crab—An Italian Cioppino Feast |
Cafe Charlotte |
$29 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Guests will enjoy a real Italian Whoop-La with Victor's
special recipe. The menu includes a Caesar salad,
all-you-can-eat crab Cioppino, garlic bread, Chianti wine,
tiramisu for dessert, coffee or tea, $29. |
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3/7 |
Winegrape & Gourmet |
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance |
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cwa@goldrush.com |
www.calaveraswines.org |
Anna |
209-728-9467 |
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3/8 |
Cabaret! With Dennis Brown & Friends (an
all new show!) |
Hotel Charlotte |
$54 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
This year's production will feature favorites from the 50's
& 60's with country, pop, rock, and a whole lot more. Come
support your singing neighbors! |
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3/22 |
Sipping through the Sierras: Sipping El
Dorado |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
Pairing Victor's menu with Sommelier Nicole's top wine
selections by region. This evening features El Dorado County
wines. |
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3/27 |
Opening Night Gala: World Premier of
Groveland's Got Talent |
Hotel Charlotte |
$49 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
A Gala Event for sure! Join us for dinner, theatre and
post-show party with cast. Includes 2-courses, your show
ticket and dessert, coffee and a glass of champagne while
mixing with the cast after the show |
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3/27-29 |
Pine Cone Players presents: Groveland's Got Talent |
Groveland Community Hall |
a
pittance |
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Usually a melodrama in May, this group is presenting a new
format this year by way of a spoof on the reality shows of
great popularity. Come see if Groveland really does have
talent! |
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4/5 |
Cabaret! With Dennis Brown & Friends (a
reprise of the March show) |
Hotel Charlotte |
$54 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
This year's production will feature favorites from the 50's
& 60's with country, pop, rock, and a whole lot more. Come
support your singing neighbors! |
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4/12 |
Easter Dinner at the Cafe Charlotte |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies by menu |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
While our neighbors serve brunch, we stick with what we do
best...Dinner. Join us for a special evening with friends
and family. |
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4/17-5/17 |
Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to
producing plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering
community involvement through education, participation and
arts leadership. |
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5/2 |
Cinco de Mayo, a fund raiser for South Side Seniors Building
Fund |
Pine Mountain Lake Lodge |
TBA |
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Guests at this fundraiser dinner will enjoy traditional
Mexican dishes, build your own tacos, live actions, baskets
and balloons. Proceeds benefit the South Side Seniors and
their building project. |
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5/10 |
Mother's Day Dinner at the Cafe Charlotte |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies by menu |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
While our neighbors serve brunch, we stick with what we do
best...Dinner. Join us for a special evening with Mom and
the whole family. |
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5/15-5/18 |
Yosemite Twin Valleys Waterfall Workshops |
YExplore, Yosemite meeting places |
Varies by venue |
tours@Yexplore.com |
www.yexplore.com |
John |
800-886-8009 |
This week long immersion in Yosemite offers hiking,
photography and painting workshops comparing the two famous
valleys: Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valley. See website for
more dtails. Participants qualify for Stay & Play rates. |
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5/16 |
Annual Coyote Howl in Coulterville |
Coulterville Community Park, at Hwy 132 & 49 |
not much |
CherylAnn@HotelJefferyGold.com |
www.HotelJefferyGold.com |
Cherylann |
209.878.3471 |
We aren't sure why they do it, but they have been getting
together for years to howl like coyotes and have built a
festival around it. Join the fun! |
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5/21-5/25 |
Strawberry Music Festival (Memorial Day Weekend) |
Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) |
Varies |
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www.StrawberryMusic.com |
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209-984-8630 |
This festival has run for decades, Groveland children are
brought up on Bluegrass & Jazz and have a passion for
outdoor music venues! Tickets for the spring show go on sale
11/3/2008 |
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6/7 |
Where the Hell is Groveland Car Show |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
Free |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
This annual car show brings in over 150 unique and antique
cars to our little park. The all day event includes raffles,
food, auctions and is a fund raiser for Groveland area
schools. Car buffs will love this one! |
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6/13 |
Groveland Quilt Show |
Downtown Groveland & Mary Laveroni Park |
Free |
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This is an absolutely stunning event. The ladies hang over
100 original quilts throughout all of downtown. Some are for
sale too.
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7/4 & 7/5 |
Groveland Art and Wine Show by the Sierra Professional
Artists |
Yosemite Courtyard at the Groveland Hotel |
Free |
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A great little show featuring works by our local artisans.
The program always includes a raffle for original pieces and
fundraising for art in the schools programs. Visitors enjoy
art, wine and music throughout the weekend |
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7/10-8/9 |
Sherlock Holmes: The final Adventure
adapted by Steven Dietz |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to
producing plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering
community involvement through education, participation and
arts leadership. |
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8/29 |
Sultry Summer Shindig |
Coulterville Community Park, at Hwy 132 & 49 |
Free |
CherylAnn@HotelJefferyGold.com |
www.HotelJefferyGold.com |
Cherylann |
209.878.3471 |
This is a great small town festival. Lots of motor cycles
with a show-your-chrome contest, great food, music all day,
kids bounce house and vendors selling unique and hand
crafted wares. |
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9/3-9/7 |
Strawberry Music Festival (Labor Day Weekend) |
Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) |
Varies |
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www.StrawberryMusic.com |
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209-984-8630 |
This festival has run for decades, Groveland children are
brought up on Bluegrass & Jazz and have a passion for
outdoor music venues! Tickets for the spring show go on sale
11/3/2008 |
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9/18-10/8 |
Grace & Glorie by Tom Zieglar |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to
producing plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering
community involvement through education, participation and
arts leadership. |
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9/19 |
49er Festival and Chili Cook-off |
Downtown Groveland and MLC Park |
Free |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Our biggest event of the year. Includes parade through
downtown, free live music all day, live and silent auctions,
raffle, chili cook-off and a whole lot more. Proceeds
benefit many Groveland area non-profits |
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9/25, 26 & 27 |
Yosemite Flute & Art Festival |
Oakhurst, Southern Yosemite Entrance, Hwy 41 |
Free |
yosemitefluteandartfestival@gmail.com |
www.yosemiteflutefest.com |
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559-641-5980 |
A world music experience with workshops, vendors and more.
This event is out of our region, but anyone traveling
through the park these dates might enjoy a stop at the flute
festival, sounds cool to me |
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11/20-12/20 |
Woody Guthrie's American Song
adapted by Peter Glazer |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to
producing plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering
community involvement through education, participation and
arts leadership. |
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Unique Destinations that Regularly have Fun Events! |
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Mountain Sage: Movies, Concerts, Festivals and More |
Mountain Sage in Groveland |
Often Free |
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www.mtnsage.com |
Regina |
209.962.4686 |
A destination in its own right, enjoy the hammock garden for
a lazy afternoon. Lots of events throughout the summer. |
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Yosemite Association Outdoor Adventures |
Yosemite National Park |
Varied |
info@yosemite.org |
www.Yosemite.org |
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209-379-2321 |
Winter programs from January through April, see their
website for the full listing. Savings for YA members, and
its a good place to donate too! |
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Ironstone Vineyards: Movies, Music, Wine & More |
Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 |
Often Free |
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www.ironstonevineyards.com |
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209.728.1251 |
Murphys makes an exceptional day trip from Groveland and
Ironstone should always be on the list. Check out their gold
nugget! They always have something going on. |
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Black Oak Casino: Stage, Dining, Bowling and More! |
Tuolumne |
Often Free |
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www.blackoakcasino.com |
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877-747-8777 |
This little casino is a local Mecca for cool events, music,
contests and good food! |
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Sierra Repertory Theater: live theater and musicals |
Stages in East Sonora and Columbia |
Varies |
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www.sierrarep.org |
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209-532-3120 |
Great little regional theater, award winning performances.
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Calaveras Wine Growers: wine events, stomps & tastings |
Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 |
Often Free |
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www.calaveraswines.org |
Anna |
209.736.6722 |
Murphys is just an hour from Groveland and makes for a great
day trip. Lots to see and do. |
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Columbia State Park: Historic events, arts and theater |
Columbia, just of 49 on Parrots Ferry |
Often Free |
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www.columbiacalifornia.com |
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209-536-1672 |
This is a fun stop for the whole family, a little gold
panning, a little bank robbery, stage coaches.... |
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Railtown 1897: Train rides, tours, flowers, history |
Jamestown |
Often Free |
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www.parks.ca.gov |
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209-984-3953 |
This stop is a must see for train lovers, oodles of events
throughout the year. |
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Stage 3: The Adventurous Theater
Company |
208 S. Green Street, Sonora |
Varies |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
Box Office |
209-536-1778 |
Always fresh, always new,
something interesting to do |
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Recurring Events |
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Daily |
Yosemite Valley Floor Tours, two
hour tram ride |
Departing from Yosemite Lodge |
$26 |
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209-272-4FUN |
Riders enjoy a 20 stop route
including views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Tunnel View,
Bridal Veil Falls and El Capitan led by Park Rangers, add
the aural to the visual! |
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Mondays |
Monday Night Football (during the
season) |
Pine Mountain Lake Country Club |
$10 |
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Sponsored by the Philithopantric
ROOFBB's this group's fundraiser dinner and the game is
always a winner. Everyone is welcome! We will cater the
December 17th Game |
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Tuesdays |
High Country Line Dancers |
Groveland Community Hall, from 7-9 |
$2.00 |
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Carol |
209-962-0406 |
Beginners line dance from 7-8 with
Susan Nash, intermediate and advanced lessons from 8-9.
Everyone is welcome! |
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Tuesdays |
Italian Night |
Cellar Door |
$23.95 |
Peggy@groveland.com |
www.groveland.com |
Peggy |
209-962-4000 |
Served family style |
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Thursdays |
Karaoke |
Iron Door Saloon |
Free |
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www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
A proven hit with both locals and
visitors to Groveland. We always say, If you ever wanted to
but were to nervous to try, Karaoke here, nobody knows you
to talk about it later! |
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Thursdays |
Sierra Club Hikes |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
Free |
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Frank |
209.962.7585 |
Generally these hikes are followed
by lunch at a local eatery. |
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Tuesdays |
Asian Night |
Cellar Door |
$23.95 |
Peggy@groveland.com |
www.groveland.com |
Peggy |
209-962-4000 |
Served family style |
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Fridays |
Fabulous Friday Farmer's Market
from 6pm to 9pm |
Mountain Sage, Groveland |
Free |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb, Regina |
209-962-4686 |
Artists welcome to share their work too! Founded by the
Hilltop Sustainable Living Network, a
non-certified market and is open to small home growers as
well. |
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Saturdays |
Farmer's Market from 8:00 |
Mountain Sage, Groveland |
Free |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb, Regina |
209-962-4686 |
Artists welcome to share their work too! Founded by the
Hilltop Sustainable Living Network, a
non-certified market and is open to small home growers as
well. |
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Saturdays |
June-August, Classic Movies in the
Park |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
$3 |
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Sponsored by the Groveland Rotary.
Families, Friends and Neighbors meet up at the park with
their blankets and chairs to enjoy a pre-movie picnic and an
then watch some wonderful classic film. Always family
friendly. |
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Fri & Sat |
Live music every weekend
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Iron Door Saloon (across from the
Charlotte) |
A pittance or free |
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www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest
bands to play our little mountain village! With their dance
floor this is a great way to end the evening. |
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2nd &4th Fri |
Wine Discovery |
Cellar Door |
$14 |
peggy@groveland.com |
www.groveland.com |
Peggy |
209-962-4000 |
Walk-ins or Reservations taste and
talk about wine, tour the cellars. |
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3rd Saturdays |
STCHS Historic Presentation,
monthly at 7:30 |
Groveland Community Hall |
$2-3 |
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www.grovelandmuseum.org |
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209.962.0300 |
This monthly program features
historic talks on topics of great interest including
railroad moguls, women of the gold rush and more. If your
visit dates coincide, plan a stop for the STCHS program,
make it a Cafe Charlotte dinner/show night! |
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Last Thursday |
Ladies Night |
Cellar Door |
$23.95 |
Peggy@groveland.com |
www.groveland.com |
Peggy |
209-962-4000 |
Free food & drink specials |
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To list your events, please
contact Lynn,
HotelCharlotte@aol.com with details. |
