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Calendar of Events and Activities |
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MARCH 2010 |
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| Mid-Mar thru Oct | Kennedy Mine Tours - Jackson The Kennedy Mine Foundation offers tours every Saturday, Sunday and holiday mid-March through October. Group tours are available by reservation. More information >> kennedygoldmine.com |
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| Mid-Mar - Mid-April | Daffodil Hill - Amador County For a few weeks every spring this family garden is open to the public to view over 300 varieties of daffodils - and more than 300,000 blooms. Located 15 miles east of Jackson. Call for directions and to make sure flowers are blooming. 10 - 5 daily (weather permitting). No charge but donations are accepted and used to plant more bulbs each year. More information >> amadorcountychamber.com |
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| Mar 12 - 14 | Sonora Celtic Faire - Sonora Featuring music, jousting, modern clans, Highland games, ethnic food & drink, and more at the fair grounds in Sonora. More information >> sonoracelticfaire.com |
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| Mar 20 | Murphys Irish Day - Murphys Murphys Irish Day celebrates the importance of the Irish heritage in the Mother Lode, since the Gold Rush. Festivities take place on historic Main Street in Murphys. More information >> murphysirishdays.org |
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| Mar 21 | World Championship Longboard Ski Races - Johnsville Historic longboard revival and ski races at the Eureka Bowl longboard track in Johnsville. More information >> plumasskiclub.org |
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| Mar 27 | Columbia’s 160th Birthday - Columbia Come celebrate the discovery of gold 160 years ago with daytime and evening events at Columbia State Historic Park on Saturday, March 27. During the day, from 12-4 p.m. there will be a live reenactment of the discovery of gold, birthday cake, and venues open throughout town staffed with costumed docents. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the evening party is sure to be a fun one as the Black Irish Band headlines the celebration. Historic gambling lessons will be offered by the Columbia State Historic Park docents. Additional games and surprises will be revealed that evening. Tickets for the evening celebration are $15 general admission and $10 for Friends of Columbia State Historic Park members and the Columbia State Historic Park docents. To purchase tickets, please contact Bob Lippert at (209) 533-4117. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Columbia State Historic Park to support interpretation and education programs at Columbia State Historic Park. Throughout the year, the park hosts thousands of schoolchildren who visit during their field trips to explore California’s history. The park also plans special events with the donated funds, including Diggins Tent Town 1852, and many others. More information >> friendsofcolumbiashp.org |
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