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February 2010
Read Past Newsletters
February 2010
Hello Friends of Marble Quarry RV Park!
The wind has been blowing and rain has been coming down, here in Columbia. Some adventurous souls have been enjoying this experience. Soon, the sun will shine, and the trees will leaf out. The California Buckeyes, the first to go dormant in the Fall, will be the first to do so. Their buds should begin to push about the middle of February.
Can you believe, Spring is almost here! We will be celebrating the birth of Lincoln and Washington on the weekend of February 12th - 15th.
Reservations are filling fast, please call soon.
And remember, Feb 14th is Valentines Day. Bring your sweetheart up and celebrate. There are some great places to eat.
For a complete list of area events for February 2010:
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
We would like to highlight the following events & activities:
Columbia: Every Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 AM, Free Town Tour with a Guide
Dodge Ridge Resort: Take a bus from Sonora to ski for the day www.dodgeridge.com/site
Leland Meadow Snow Play: www.snowplay.com
A 50 minute drive from Columbia. Stay here and drive up for the day. Return to hot showers and local restaurants.
Calaveras County: Cave Tours, (Cave temperatures are the same year round - 60 degrees, warm up on a cold winter day)
http://www.tcvb.com/wildadventurerrport.asp2010 Schedule for live theater at Sierra Repertory Theater: www.sierrarep.com
Near Columbia: Wine Tasting, Mt Brow Winery - www.mtbrowwinery.com
Grammy Winning Flute Player, Mary Youngblood at the Bret Harte Theatre, Angels Camp, 209-754-1774, 6 February, 3PM
February 6th the Murphys Historic Hotel will be hosting a Rail Jam, Murphys Historic Hotel, in the back parking lot. 209-728-3444
February 14th A romantic candlelight Valentine's dinner will be served starting at 5:00pm. Murphys Historic Hotel, live Maine Lobster Tail. The regular dinner menu will be available, reservations recommended. 209-728-3444
February 21st Harpist Anna Maria Mendieta at the Bret Harte Theatre, Angels Camp, 209-754-1774, From Classical to Broadway and a Touch of Tango. Anna Maria Mendieta is currently the principal harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic.
Jan 29th to Mar 7th Stage 3 Theatre "The Foreigner" - Thurs. 7 pm; Fri./Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 2 pm
http://www.stage3.org
Feb 5th & 6th, 7:30 PM, Columbia College, Big Band Jazz Festival - (209) 588-5211
http://www.gocolumbia.edu
Feb 6th - Mar 28th, Sierra Repertory Theatre "Guys and Dolls - "209-532-0502 ext. 112 or bhandelman@sierrarep.org
Feb 13th, 7:00 PM, Fireman's Ball - 150th Annual - Sonora Opera Hall, (209) 928-1051
Feb 20th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Open house - Potential volunteers are invited to take an inside look at the many volunteer opportunities. Railtown 1897, Jamestown, (209)
984-3953. Current volunteers are available to share their experiences and answer questions about available positions.
http://www.railtown1897.org
Feb 28th, 12:00-4:00, (no charge), 209-532-8114, http://www.sonorabridal.com Annual Bridal Faire ,
presented by Sonora Bridal Boutique.
Over forty of the area's finest wedding professionals to help you with your wedding plans. Florists, Caterers, DJs, Event planners, Bakeries, Photographers, and more. Fashion Show at
3:00 PM.
Fashions by Sonora Bridal Boutique and Sharon Malone Lingerie.
Ongoing: Things to See and Do in the area:
www.marblequarry.com/seedo.htm
A word about our winters: when the fog cloaks the Valley, the ceiling is usually at about 1,700'. We are located at 2,200' - come up and enjoy the sunshine. The snow level usually does not fall below 3,000'. The Columbia Basin sits 400' higher than Sonora & 500' higher than the entrance to Moaning Cavern. This a most unique place - come see us!
Come see us:
The Friendly Staff at the Marble Quarry
Esther Osborne (Gen Manager), Myke Little (Park Manager), Joan Soma, (her operation was successful - she's back) Connie Little, Joe Story, Roy Dohring, Ralph Squire (owner/editor)