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Events noted in
Blue are AT the Hotel Charlotte, noted in
White are in the Groveland area and in
Lavendar 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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12/24 & 25 |
Christmas Eve & Christmas dinners |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies,
regular Menu |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Come celebrate the holidays with us. Open
both Christmas Eve & Christmas day from 5:00 pm. serving from our
regular menu with seasonal specials as an option. Bring your family or
join ours! |
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12/31 |
New Years Extravaganza: Diamonds & Denims |
At Camp Tuolumne Trails |
$59-69 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
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Ginny |
209-962-6336 |
Catered by the team at Hotel Charlotte, but
hosted at Camp Tuolumne Trails. Nearly unlimited seating for the best
priced party on the hill for NYE. Join us for dancing or board games.
Champagne tax and tip included. |
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1/30 |
Red, White & Blue Ball |
At PML Country Club |
$50 pp |
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Jim |
209-962-5007 |
This is Groveland
Rotary’s winter formal fundraiser. After September 11, 2001, the event
was started to honor first responders and our troops. The proceeds
from the event go to support the club’s community and international
projects. This is a formal event with gourmet food—and we will dance
the night away to the music of Homegrown. All are welcome.
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2/12, 13 & 14 |
Valentine's Weekend, Romance served from the Hotel
Charlotte! |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
This annual decadent dinner. |
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2/21 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Santa Cruz |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Santa Crus County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or
save 10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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2/22 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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2/27 |
Soroptimist Chinese Dinner and Auction |
At PML Country Club |
$TBA |
moonspun@sbcglobal.net |
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Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Nearly annual FUNdraiser for our local Soroptimist Club raising funds
to help women from here and around the world. An exceptionally
entertaining evening, put this one on your calendar! |
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3/7 |
Dinner with Ghost Buster: Jeff Dwyer |
Hotel Charlotte |
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3/21 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Monterey |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Monterey County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or save
10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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3/23, 24 & 25 |
Writing to Get Published with Bill Manville |
Hotel Charlotte |
$129 by
12/31 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
This is a three-day course, with a new lesson and writing assignment
each night. The only prerequisite is a love of reading, a desire to
write and get yourself published by a big New York house. |
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3/29 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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3/30 |
Annual Wellness Faire (Soroptimists) |
Groveland, Tenaya Elementary School Gym |
Free |
jeannieb62@hughes.net |
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Jeannie |
209-962-6276 |
Test oodles of things, sight, hearing, lung capacity, health &
wellness samples available. Blood testing available for $20, please
fast for 12-hours prior. For more information, please call Jeannie Brunk at 962-6276. |
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4/18 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner: San Louis Obispo |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
San Louis Obispo County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip,
or save 10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county
series: (Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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4/26 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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5/21 |
Houston Jones (High Octain Americana) |
Black Oak Casino |
Free! |
HoustonJones.com |
houstonjonesband@yahoo.com |
Kathy |
510-306-4809 |
Enjoy Houston Jones at Black Oak Casino, one night only! FREE |
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5.24 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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5/21-5/25 |
Strawberry Music Festival (Memorial Day Weekend) |
Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) |
Varies |
info@strawberrymusic.com |
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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6/6 |
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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6/12 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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6/19 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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6/26 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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6/28 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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7/10 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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7/17 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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7/24 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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7/26 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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7/31 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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8/7 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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8/14 |
Movies in the Park |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
A pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Weekly movies in the park sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of
Commerce. Great family fun, bring a blanket and buy your popcorn,
candy, hotdogs and soda at the park. Great prices |
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8/23 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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9/2-9/6 |
Strawberry Music Festival (Memorial Day Weekend) |
Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) |
Varies |
info@strawberrymusic.com |
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 |
Annual 49er Festival and Chili Cook Off |
Downtown Groveland & MLC Park |
Free |
Info@Groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-6455 |
The biggest party of the year in Groveland, airplanes, food, music,
parade, kids events and oodles more! |
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9/27 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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10/2 |
Living History Day at the Museum |
Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society |
Free |
dodie@sierra-institute.com |
www.Grovelandmuseum.org |
Dodie |
209-962-7425 |
Interactive and educational living history day. Attendees may
participate and try their hand at gold panning, candle making,
weaving, spinning, and rope making just to name a few of the
activities being demonstrated. Children can play games from the 1800s
and make corn husk dolls. Food will be cooking in dutch ovens and
strolling minstrels will be entertaining. 10am to 3pm in the museum
parking lot |
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10/9 |
OktoberFest 2010 |
Big Creek Meadow Ranch |
$5, under 12 free |
askdranns@yahoo.com |
www.bigcreekmeadowranch.com |
Ann |
209-962-1942 |
A
family friendly fall harvest festival complete with vendors , pumpkin
patch, hay maze, old west wagon rides, scarecrow contest,
face-painting, fun, good food and beer garden and live music through
out the day. |
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10/25 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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11/22 |
Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up Christie King |
Hotel Charlotte |
$25 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Cindi |
209-962-4660 |
Celebrate your craftiness with us at our monthly card stamping party. Good
for cards, scrap booking and general decorating. Price includes
supplies for 3 finished cards, instruction and a 3-course lunch,
beverages, tax and tip included. |
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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 |
Mensa Mondays, a night of Triva, Games and
fun dining |
Hotel Charlotte |
Varies on Dinner |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209.962.6455 |
Every Monday from March through May join us
at the Charlotte for Trivia and Games, weekly prizes include a $25
gift certificate and a finale prize of $100 gift certificate. Fun
Guaranteed! |
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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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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 |
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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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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 (in
season) |
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. 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 12th-August 14th, 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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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 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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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 (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. |