Oct 3rd & 4th: Fiddle and Bango Contest, Chili Cook-off, Columbia Singers, Songwriters & musicians perform for the chance of winning prizes. There will also be a chili contest and you be the judges. So bring your appetite and your chair and have a wonderful day. For more info. call 209-536-1672

Oct 3rd: Concert in the Cave with Mary Youngblood,

Moaning Cavern Park- 866.762.2837 We hope you can join us for Mary Youngblood's 3rd annual Concert in the Cave, playing a variety of Native American flutes in Moaning Cavern's beautiful main chamber. Youngblood's haunting music has earned her the Native American Music Awards' Best Female Artist award. She will be joined by the Northern California Flute Circle for a rich, full-bodied sound enhanced by the spectacular natural acoustics of Moaning Cavern. This is a unique experience not to be missed. Tickets sell out fast, so call toll free 866.762.2837 to reserve your spot now! What to Bring Moaning Cavern is a natural, marble underground environment with a comfortable temperature of 61°F. To attend this concert, dress in jeans, t-shirt or sweatshirt and tennis shoes. Bring a pillow to sit on (the floor is cold and hard) and a percussion instrument if desired. Please bear in mind that, as a living cave, Moaning Cavern does drip water occasionally. We call these droplets "cave kisses."

Prices: There are 3 seating options, each with its own price: $24.95 bottom platform $19.95 spiral staircase $14.95 upper platform. Reserve your spot by calling toll free: 866.762.2837. We hope to see you there!

Oct 3rd & 4th:

Golden Palette Art Show, Murphys Golden Palette Art Show presented by the Golden Palette Art Assn. Sat & Sun, October 3rd and 4th, 10am-4pm, at the Native Daughters of the Golden West Hall, 268 Main St. Murphys. Art Raffle Drawing: Sun, Oct. 4th at 3pm

Oct 3rd & 4th: Oktoberfest in Twain Harte:

October 10 & 11: Harvest Festifall, Columbia

This is an educational, fun filled weekend used to demonstrate and share hobbies, and daily living chores from the 1850s-1860s. Come on down for local crafts for sale along with music, food and fun. For more info. call 209-536-1672

Oct 2nd thru 25th: Fallon House Theatre

Oct 10th & 11th: Harvest Home Festival at

Oct 17th & 18th: Guided Town Tours, Columbia Town Tours - Weekends

Meet in front of the Columbia Museum on Main St. @ 11am - Free! Also check out our "Family Fun Pack" Self-Guide Columbia Tour - available at the Museum. For large groups, special tours may be arranged in advance by calling 209-588-9128

Oct 18th: Heritage Days, Jamestown

Jamestown Heritage Days will be celebrated Sunday, October 18, 2009 with everyone invited. Festivities will begin at noon in Rocca Park on Main Street with Columbia Foot Dragoons firing of the anvil, B.B.Q lunch, and the arrival of the Historic Sonora Pass Wagon Train. "Mark Twain," Foothill Cloggers, Fiddle Gang, and Dave Rainwater will provide entertainment. Gold panning demonstrations, book signing by local authors, carriage rides, and train rides at Railtown State Park are some activities available. Admission is free and dressing in period clothing is encouraged but not required. Heritage Days is sponsored by the Promotion Club of Jamestown. The Promotion Club of Jamestown can be contacted at (209) 984-3370 or (209) 984-3160. For Wagon Train Ride information call (209) 632-1801 or (209) 928-1041

Oct 24th & 25th: All Hallows Fantasy Faire, Sonora

Oct 24th & 25th: Mule Days, Frog Town, Angels Camp Calaveras Mule Days, Frogtown Fairgrounds, Angels Camp- 209-736-2561 For more information call 209-736-2561 or visit frogtown.org.  or  calaverasmulepackerschallenge.com

Oct 30th & 31st: California Haunts Dinner, Murphys Hotel

California Haunts Dinner at Murphys Hotel- 728-3444 California Haunts Returns! to the Murphys Hotel HALLOWEEN WEEKEND! Special Dinner Saturday Night at 7:30pm with discussions of their Saturday Walking tour and a view of some haunted hotel rooms Reservations Required

TO START: Baby Spinach Salad tossed in our creamy Italian, topped with bleu cheese, dried cherries, and walnuts or French Onion Soup

ENTREES: Filet Mignon Medallions with sauteed mushrooms or Grilled Atlantic Salmon with a creamy dill sauce (A Vegetarian Option is Available)

DESSERT: Vanilla Creme Brulee or Chocolate Decadence

Get together for BreakfastSunday at 9:30am Another chance to tour the town and discuss your findings For Room and Dinner Reservations: Please Call Murphys Historic Hotel at 209.728.3444 457 Main Street, Murphys, Ca 95247

For Tour and Séance Reservations: Please visit www.californiahaunts.org and click on "2009 Halloween Haunts" for tickets Join us for a night of investigative spooks. A costume contest will be in the saloon Halloween night.

Oct 30th thru Dec 13th: Sierra Repertory Theatre, Little Women, Sonora

Plan ahead: Thanksgiving week will be filling fast.   Eat your turkey here, or at a local restaurant. Call for reservations and a recommendation.  (209) 532-9539

Haroldine (Dena) Peterson, wife of the owner, Ralph Squire, passed away during the past month.