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May 2010
Would you like to win a free RV? Marble Quarry has teamed with California Camping and Cross Roads RV, to give away a free RV at the California State Fair. To enter the drawing, simple ask for a "scratcher" at our front desk. In addition to numerous other prizes, you could be the lucky owner of the RV.
We have a new cabin to offer you to rent. It was just delivered this week, and will be in among our other cabins, within a week or so. Very pretty!
Ralph Squire, Owner, now has his daughter, Esther Osborne, managing the park. Esther's son, Colby, is working in the maintenance department. Esther's daughter, Janine, and husband, Terry, will soon be working here, also. Be sure to say "Hi". They want to meet you!
NOW, FOR FUTURE EVENTS TO BE HIGHLIGHTED:
May 1, 2010, Join Park Ranger Hilary on a hike near Angel's Creek. Identify many wildflowers that blanket the Mother Lode this time of year. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring snacks and plenty of water. This is a 2.5-mile hike of medium difficulty. Meet at the Glory Hole Entrance Station at 10am; we will then caravan down to the trailhead parking. Hikes are weather permitting and free of charge. For more information call 209-536-9543
May 1 & 2 2010, Fireman's Muster - Columbia is home of volunteer fire crews from around the western US & participate in a variety of events designed to test their skills in motorized & historic fire fighting endeavors. Parade on Saturday & a dance that evening.
Sponsored by the Mother Lode Fireman's Association. Free! http://columbiagazette.com/muster.html
June 3 - 6, 2010, Columbia Diggins 1852 - During the early stages of non-native Californian occupation of this area, the town was a camp or "tent town". The Columbia Docents dress in period costume & Reconstruct a tent town for the occasionwww.columbiagazette.com/diggins.html
June 6, 2010, "Crosby, Stills, Nash" Concert, Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheater - 209-728-1251. Come enjoy an evening concert at Ironstone Vineyards outdoor amphitheater in Murphys! Casual lawn seating to dinner packages available. Tickets available through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com. For information on this show or others in the Ironstone Summer Concert Series, visit ironstonevineyards.com
Live Theatre:
For more details:
Ongoing: Things to See and Do in the area:
www.marblequarry.com/seedo.htm
Come see us:
The Friendly Staff at the Marble Quarry
Esther Osborne -General Manager, Joan Soma - Clerk, Colby Osborne - Lead Maintenance Worker, Joe Storey - Worker and Ralph Squire - Owner/Editor, and cave digger