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Events noted in
Blue are AT the Hotel Charlotte, noted in
White are in the Groveland area and in
Lavender 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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11/19 |
Historical Aircraft display day |
Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) |
Free |
pmlaa.org |
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Ken |
209-962-7597 |
Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on
display. Come share the joy of these classics! |
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11/24 & 25 |
Annual Craft Faire |
Groveland Communitiy Hall |
Free to attend |
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This
event just seems to happen, year after year. Great unique gifts! |
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12/3 |
Santa comes to Groveland |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
Free |
info@groveland.org |
www.groveland.org |
Kristy |
209-962-0429
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Join
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce as we light the trees in the park for
the umpteenth times! Photos with Santa & more. |
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12/9, 10 & 11 |
Holiday Reflections Concert, Pine Cone
Players |
EV Free Church |
$8 advance, $10 door |
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Shirley |
209-962-4815
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Start
your holidays with a big dose of Song from our local Choir lead by
Dennis Brown. Note this is Dennis' final holiday concert. If you
always meant to go, go this year! |
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12/15 |
Annual Bird Count |
Meet at the Marina parking lot |
Free |
whzerd@whzerd.com |
whzerd.com/grovelandcbc.htm |
Bill |
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Each
count is conducted within a circle. The circle is divided into sectors
covered by teams of observers. Both experienced and novice birders are
included in each team. |
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12/17 |
Historical Aircraft display day |
Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) |
Free |
pmlaa.org |
|
Ken |
209-962-7597 |
Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on
display. Come share the joy of these classics! |
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12/23
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Oops! I Need a Gift Faire
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Hotel Charlotte
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Free
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HotelCharlotte@aol.com
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www.HotelCharlotte.com
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Lynn
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209-962-6455
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Join us for the 2nd of this wildly popular faire, just before the
holidays. Featuring unique gifts from Chamber members without a retail
store. Parasols, spices, photography, jewelry, original baskets,
crafts, books, more Wine tasting too!
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1/14-16
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Yosemite National
Park Free Entrance Day |
Yosemite National Park |
Free |
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www.nps.gov/yose |
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One of several free weekends for National Park entrance fees. With the
weather we have had so far, this would be a pretty good bet! Come on
up! |
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2/14
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Valentine's Day Dinner |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies by Selection |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com
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www.HotelCharlotte.com |
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3/15-3/18
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Writing to get published weekend with Bill Manville |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies |
HotelCharlotte@aolc.om
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www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
This is the third year we have run this course with Bill Manville and
it just keeps getting better! Cross a few items off your bucket lists
and join us this year |
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5/16 |
Amgen Tour of California (bicyle race) |
Starts in Sonora, through Groveland? TBA |
Free to watch |
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www.facebook.com/AMGENStage4
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Chris |
209-962-0342
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Stage
4 of the Amgen Tour will start in Sonora, our county seat and ride to
Clovis. The route remains secret, but we hope it comes up Priest Grade
and through Groveland! |
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5/17-20 |
Calaveras
County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee |
Calaveras County Fairgrounds |
Varies by venue |
info@frogtown.org
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www.frogtown.org
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How
funny is this? A frog jumping contest! and it has been going on
for YEARS. Part of the county fair, go laugh! |
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5/18-20 |
Pine Cone Singers Spring Concert |
EV Free Church |
$8 advance, $10 door |
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Shirley |
209-962-4815
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This
annual concert is the kickoff to Groveland's many summer events and
festivals. |
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Often ON
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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 |
|
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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Daily |
Daily Wine tasting at the Charlotte daily
from 11:30 am |
Hotel Charlotte |
$5 refundable |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Weekend winters, 7-days a week in the
summer, wine tasting. Selections from our favorite wines, specials we
find through wine friends and more. Many selections you won't find
anywhere! Join us. |
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Mondays |
Monday Night Football (during the season) |
Pine Mountain Lake Country Club |
$10 |
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Sponsored by the 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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Mondays |
March-May, Monday Night Trivia |
Hotel Charlotte |
Free with Dinner |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com
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www.HotelCharlotte.com
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Lynn |
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Call for start date. This 10 week program is
open to anyone, join us for one night or all 10! Prizes weekly,
great awards at the Closing Ceremonies. Perfect small town fun. A fun
way to spice up the winter evenings. |
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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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Thursdays |
Karaoke |
Iron Door Saloon |
Free |
|
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 or under a big tree. Always stunning. Itineraries
are chosen for the best views by season, waterfalls, wild flowers and
so on. |
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Fridays |
Toast Masters |
Hotel Charlotte noon to 1, all welcome! |
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marv.dealy@throck.com
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www.ToastMasters.org
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Marv
|
209-962-7308 |
New club starting up in Groveland. First
meeting scheduled for 6/24. Call Marv or Lynn, 209-962-6455 to
confirm. Love to have you! |
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Fridays |
Family night at the Pizza Factory |
Pizza Factory |
Varies |
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209-962-7757 |
Come learn to toss dough like a pro, enter
coloring contests, do craft projects and much more!! Menus, coupons,
and specials.. Don't forget - All Locals Save 15%! |
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Fri & Sat |
Live music (Nearly) every weekend |
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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Saturdays |
Groveland Farmers Market from 8:00
(Seasonal) |
Mountain Sage, Groveland |
Free |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb, Regina |
209-962-4686 |
A wonderful setting to enjoy the morning, visit with growers, artisans
and more. Have a great coffee and browse the plants. Oodles to do here
throughout the morning. A non-certified market
and is open to small home growers as well. From 8 to 2pm. |
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Saturdays |
Coulterville Claim Jumpers Old West Shootout |
Downtown Historic Coulterville
(May-September) |
Free |
info@homeofyosemite.com |
www.homeofyosemite.com |
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209.878-3074 |
Coultervile is the home of Whistling
Billy the 1897 Ore Hauler Locomotive. Visit Coulterville on a
Saturday for a shootout and historical walk through yester-year. Stop
in and say Hello to our friends Peter & Cherylann at the Hotel
Jeffery! |
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Saturdays |
June - August, Classic Movies in the Park |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
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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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Sat & Sun |
Columbia State Historic Park town tours |
Columbia State Park |
Free |
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www.columbiacalifornia.com |
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You can enjoy the history and ambiance of
Columbia any time, but the tours add the depth of knowledge and lore. |
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1st Thursdays |
Bingo! |
Groveland Community Hall, a project of the
Lions |
Cards purchased |
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Join our Groveland Locals for Bingo! on the
1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Fun Fun Fun! |
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1st Saturdays |
Flea Market sponsored by the Yosemite
Chamber of Commerce |
Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park |
Free to browse |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org
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Kristy
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209-962-0429
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April through September on the first
Saturday of the Month in Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park, |
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1st Sundays |
Rebekah Community Breakfast |
Groveland Community Hall |
$6 adults, $3 kids |
chipper3@sbcglobal.net |
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A monthly tradition amongst Groveland locals
and travelers alike....all are welcome! |
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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 (nearly) 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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To list your events, please contact Lynn,
HotelCharlotte@aol.com
with details. |
Hotel Charlotte, Groveland, Yosemite and
Sierra Regional Events Calendar
Hotel Charlotte
