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| March 3, 2008 - November 3, 2008 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum Grounds Open 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum grounds are open to the public daily - Portola, CA - The Diesel Shop is open from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. daily during these dates - For more information call (530) 832-4131 |
| March 15, 2008 - November 15, 2008 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Run a Locomotive Depending on the weather- Portola,CA- Reservations needed - Rent a train and learn to run it - Runs from Mid-March to Mid- November- For more information call (530) 832-4131. |
| April 1, 2008 - October 25, 2008 | WPRR Museum Opens 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum opens to the public - Portola, CA - Western Pacific Museum railroad yard next to the Union Pacific Railroad yards in Portola - For additional information call (530)832-4131 or check out www.WPLives.org |
| May 13, 2008 | Calpine Elks Spaghetti SpTuesday All-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad and garlic bread - 5 P.M. to 7 P.M- Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe, CA on Highway 70 |
| May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008 | Swing For the Cure at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club Rally for the Cure presented by GOLF FOR WOMEN - Supporting the Promise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Sponsorship and general questions call Marsha Sheppard at (530)836-4134. |
| May 16, 2008 | Words & Music 7 PM Feather River Community Art Center - 216 Commercial St. - Portola - Featuring Andrew Ohren - Sign up for Open Mike at the door - For information call 832-4518 |
| May 17, 2008 | Lake Davis Trout Restocking Celebration 10:30 A.M. Hosted by the California Department of Fish and Game and Plumas National Forest - Coot Bay along Lake Davis's east shore. A free fishing clinic, informational booths and children's activities with Smokey the Bear will be part of the fun. Don't miss your opportunity to catch a big one!- For more information call (530)832-4754. |
| May 17, 2008 | Trout Unlimited Kids Fishing Day 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited at the Graeagle Millpond in Graeagle - All junior fishermen under 16 must have an adult helper. Free rods,reels & tackle while they last- For more information call (530)836-2828. |
| May 17, 2008 | A Musical Walking Tour of Europe 7 P.M. Presented by The Reno Pops Orchestra at Portola High School - 7 P.M. - Conductor Jane Brown and Associate Conductor John Larrieu -Featuring special guests Jennifer Probst Gorley, the Nightengales, local high school students - Including: An American in Paris - for information on tickets call (530) 836-6811. |
| May 18, 2008 | Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society 1 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Graeagle Community Hall - Featuring Midnight Rose and Black Tuesday |
| May 18, 2008 | Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.; 2 P.M. Shotgun Tee Time Sponsored by Horses Unlimited, Inc.- A charitable organization providing therapeutic horseback Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course - 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. BBQ - 2 P.M. Shotgun Tee Time - 2 Division each with their own format - Division (1) four person scramble - Division (2) four person 2 low net balls - Entry fee is tax-deductible - Includes Green fees & Cart, Use of Range, Tee Prize, Picnic lunch BBQ, Closest to Pin Awards - For information call: Jody at (530)836-1737 or Rebecca (530)832-5529 |
| May 24, 2008 | Plumas Eureka CSD Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. Plumas Eureka Firehall - For more information call (530)836-4113. |
| May 25, 2008 | Bursting Into Spring/Summer Arts and Crafts Fair 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Artists' Guild - Graeagle Firehall - Graeagle - Art work needs to meet the spring/summer theme - 20 spaces available - Refreshments of coffee, lemonade and cookies will be served all day - For information call Pat at (530)832-5466. |
| May 25, 2008 | WPRR Museum Train Rides 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Museum offers Train Rides - For more information call 832-4131. |
| May 25, 2008 | Parking Lot Sale 8 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Resource Center in Blairsden at The Barn Complex - For booth space or information call Shirley at 836-0446. |
| May 27, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| June 3, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| June 3, 2008 | Plumas Save Our Schools Golf Tournament TBA Sponsored by the Plumas Save Our Schools as a fundraiser. More information to come. |
| June 5, 2008 - June 27, 2008 | Jr. Counselor Art Academy TBA Feather River Community Arts Center -216 Commercial St.- for information call 832-4518 |
| June 7, 2008 | 21st Annual Old Fashioned County Picnic Plumas County Fairgrounds - Featuring Classic Car Show, Home & Garden Show(Open to Local Exhibitors only unless all spaces aren't filled then vacancies up to exhibitors from outlying areas), Old Fashioned Family Games, a 5K Run, Rib Cook Off, Live Entertainment, Electronic Recycling, picnic basket contest, apple pie contest, little league auction and much more- For more information call (530)283-6283 or check http://www.countyofplumas.com/fair/picnic application.pdf. |
| June 7, 2008 | WPRR MuseumTrain Rides and Member Appreciation Day 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Museum in Portola, CA - Bring the family to see this large collection and take a ride - There is no admission to the museum - a donation is appreciated. For more information call (530) 832-4131. |
| June 7, 2008 | Soroptimist Home Tour 12 P.M. to 5 P.M. Sponsored by the Soroptimist of Portola - Visit homes in the local area and at the last home enjoy refreshments and a chance to maybe get some great ideas on decorating your home -For information call 832-4303 |
| June 7, 2008 | Annual Lake Davis Fishing Derby 2008 5 A.M. to 5 P.M. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Portola - Lake Davis - Portola - Free fishing day in California( No license necessary) - Bring the whole family and introduce your children to the fun of catching their first fish - There is an entry fee - Win great prizes - Raffle prizes galore - For more information call Benji at (530) 832-1852 or(530)836-6811 |
| June 14, 2008 | Taste of Mohawk 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. A fundraiser for the Mohawk Valley Community Resource Center - Downtown Graeagle at the park. The restaurants have been asked to serve their speciality such as hors d'oeuvres, finger foods or dessert. Wine will be provided. For more information or tickets call (530)836-0446. |
| June 19, 2008 - June 20, 2008 | Purple Pride Golf Tournament Thursday check-in at 11 A.M.; Friday check-in at 7 A.M. Sponsored by the Purple Pride Booster Club as a fundraiser for Portola High School - Thursday at Plumas Pines Golf in Graeagle, CA and Friday at Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - Thursday 1 P.M. Shotgun start and Friday 8 A.M. Shotgun start - 1 P.M. Award ceremony, hors d'oeuvres and no-host cocktails at Graeagle Meadows Golf Course - For more informations or if you have questions contact Tournament Director Marc Terry at (530)836-0876 or email at: marc@outfitya.com |
| June 21, 2008 - June 22, 2008 | Relay for Life 10 A.M. Saturday to 10 A.M. Sunday Events is held at Feather River College in Quincy, CA - For information call Nancy at (530)836-2586 or Sheila at (530) 83w6-1870. |
| June 22, 2008 | Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society 1P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Graeagle Picnicgrounds - Featuring Fog City Stompers and Dr. Bach & His Jazz Practitioners - For information call (530) 836-1373. |
| June 23, 2008 - June 27, 2008 | Jr. Counselor Art Academy TBA Feather River Community Arts Center - 216 Commercial St. - Portola - For information call 832-4518. |
| June 24, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| July 1, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| July 4, 2008 | Blairsden Street Dance & Barbeque 7 P.M. to 11 P.M. Street Dance in Blairsden, CA - For information call (530)836-6811. |
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| July 5, 2008 | Civil War Re-Enactment 10 A.M. and 2 P.M. Saturday - Graeagle, CA - For information call (530)836-6811. |
| July 5, 2008 | WPRR Museum Train Rides 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum offers train rides- Portola, CA - End of Commercial St. - The Museum is open daily - No admission - A donation would be appreciated - For more information call (530)832-4131 or check out www.WPLives.org |
| July 5, 2008 | POPS Concert on the Green 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Graeagle Park in downtown Graeagle,CA - For information call (530)836-6811. |
| July 5, 2008 | Civil War Re-Enactment Dance 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Firehall - Graeagle, CA - For information call (530) 836-6811. |
| July 5, 2008 | Mohawk Valley Independence Day Fireworks About 9 P.M. Saturday night at the Graeagle Mill Park - Graeagle, CA. - (530) 836-6811. |
| July 6, 2008 | Mohawk Valley Independence Day Parade 1 P.M. Sunday in downtown Graeagle, CA - For information call (530) 836-6811. |
| July 6, 2008 | Old Fashioned Day in the Park 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Graeagle Park in downtown Graeagle, CA - For information call (530)836-6811. |
| July 6, 2008 | Sunday Pancake Breakfast 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. Graeagle Fire Hall in Graeagle, CA - For information call (530) 836-6811. |
| July 6, 2008 | Civil War Re-Enactment Sunday 11 A.M. Sunday in Graeagle, CA - For information call (530)836-6811. |
| July 7, 2008 - July 11, 2008 | Drama Art Academy TBA Feather River Community Arts Center - 216 Commercial St. - Portola - For additional information call 832-4518 |
| July 11, 2008 | City Lights 7 PM Portola City Park - Portola - For more information call 832-4518 |
| July 12, 2008 | High Sierra Animal Rescue Bow-Wow at "The Barn" 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Sponsored by the High Sierra Animal Rescue- Corner of Highways 70 and 89 at the "The Barn" in Blairsden, CA - For additional information call (530) 832-4727. |
| July 14, 2008 - July 18, 2008 | Visual Arts Art Academy TBA Feather River Community Arts Center - 216 Commercial St. - For more information call 832-4518 |
| July 18, 2008 | City Lights 7 PM Portola City Park - Portola - For more information call 832-4518 |
| July 19, 2008 - July 20, 2008 | Gold Discovery Days at Plumas Eureka State Park 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. breakfast ;10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Living History Sponsored by the Plumas Eureka State Park Association and Portola Rotary Club breakfast on Sunday - Johnsville, CA - Many of the same, popular attractions will be relived, with a new format and additional attractions in the planning - For more information call (530)836-4509 or (530)836-0783. |
| July 19, 2008 - July 20, 2008 | Graeagle Arts and Craft Show Sat. 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Sun. 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Downtown Graeagle at the Park - Graeagle, CA - For more information call (530)836-6811. |
| July 20, 2008 | Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society 1 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Graeagle Picnicgrounds - Featuring King Cotton and 20th Century Jazz Band - For information call (530) 836-1373 |
| July 21, 2008 - July 25, 2008 | Music and Dance Art Academy TBA Feather River Community Arts Center - 216 Commercial St - Portola - for informaion call 832-4518 |
| July 25, 2008 | Graeagle Property Owners Annual Members Picnic Held at the Graeagle Picnic Grounds - Social Hour 5:30 P.M. and Dinner 6:30 P.M. - For information call (530)836-4027. |
| July 25, 2008 | City Lights - Mexi-Cultural Fiesta 7 PM City Park in Portola |
| July 29, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| August 1, 2008 | City Lights 7 P.M. Portola City Park - Portola - For group featured call 832-4518. |
| August 2, 2008 | WPRR Museum Train Rides 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, CA offers train rides and encourages you to come to see their collection - No admission is charged - A donation would be appreciated - For additional information call (530) 832-4131 |
| August 2, 2008 | N.R.A. Dinner 6 P.M. Memorial Hall in Portola - Tickets can be purchased through Ron DePersia at 832-1560 or one of the committee members. |
| August 5, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| August 8, 2008 | Portola City Lights Portola City Park - Portola - 7 P.M. - For group featured call (530)832-4518. |
| August 14, 2008 - August 17, 2008 | 2008 Plumas-Sierra County Fair Country Ways & Fair Days - Free daily entertainment, Magic Acts, pony rides, live music, wine tasting, grandstand entertainment, rides and much more - Check website http://www.countyofplumas.com/fair for information. |
| August 15, 2008 | Portola City Lights 7 P.M. Portola City Park - For information on group performing call (530)832-4518. |
| August 16, 2008 - August 17, 2008 | Greagle Arts and Craft Show Sat. 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Sun. 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Downtown Graeagle in the Park - Graeagle,CA - For more information call (530)836-6811. |
| August 17, 2008 | Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society 1 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Graeagle Picnicgrounds - Featuring Cell Block Seven & Accidental Jazz Band - For more information call (530)836-1373. |
| August 17, 2008 | Fall Parking Lot Sale 8 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Resource Center - Corner of Highway 70 & 89 - Fundraiser for the Mohawk Valley Resource Center - For more information and reservation of booth call (530) 836-0446. |
| August 21, 2008 | 26th Annual Railroad Days Kick-Off Dance 8 PM to Midnight Sponsored by the Railroad Days Committee and the Rotary Club -Memorial Hall in Portola - Dance to Five Alarm from Reno, a Country Rock - Silent Auction, hors d'oeuvres and Rotary bar for information call Ralph at 832-0589. |
| August 23, 2008 | 26th Annual Railroad Days Golden Spike Parade starts 11 A.M. Activities, vendors, and the Annual Golden Spike Parade, Photograph Contest(Sponsored by The Western Pacific Railroad Historical Society) at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum, Portola, CA, Willie Tate Memorial Run, 2nd Annual Classic Car "Show & Shine", 1st Annual R.R. Days Train Sculpture Contest and more - Downtown Portola, CA - For information check website http://www.portolarailroaddays.com or call (530) 832-4216. |
| August 23, 2008 | Railroad Days Pancake Breakfast TBA Sponsored by the Portola Rotary Club |
| August 24, 2008 | Annual Railroad Days TBA Many activities for the children will take place in the City Park: Bounce Houses and the Annual Willie Tate Memorial River Run will take place at 8 A.M. and sign-up for the Run and the Rubber Duck Race sponsored be the Portola Preschool will take place. - Many activities are still in the planning stage and will be posted soon - For more activity information check out http://www.portolarailroaddays.com. |
| August 26, 2008 | Taco Tuesday 5 PM to 7 PM Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge in Maybe - For information (530)832-5785. |
| August 29, 2008 - August 31, 2008 | Annual Antique and Collectibles Show FrI. 12 P.M. - 6 P.M., Sat. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.,Sun. 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Sponsored by the Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce - Graeagle Firehall in Graeagle - Friday, Aug.29 from 12 P.M. to 6 P.M., Saturday, Aug.30 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., and Sunday, Aug.31 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.- For information call (800)995-6057 or 836-6811. |
| August 30, 2008 | Spaghetti Dinner 5 PM to 7:30 PM Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Resource Center as a fundraiser for the Resource Center located on the corner of Hwy.70 & 89 near The Barn. For more information or to buy tickets call (530)836-0446. |
| August 31, 2008 | Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society 1 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Graeagle Picnicgrounds - Featuring Cats 'n' Jammers & Jazz City - For more information call (530) 836-1373. |
| September 7, 2008 | Annual Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast 7 A.M. to 11 A.M. Sponsored by the Portola Rotary Club at Beckwourth Airport- For more information or tickets call 832-1852 |
| September 13, 2008 | Laughs and Libations TBA Sponsored by the Plumas Save Our Schools as a fundraiser - For more information call (530)832-4823. |
| September 20, 2008 | Oktoberfest 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Sponsored by the Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce and the Soroptimist of Portola - The Barn located at corner Highway 70 & 89 - A fundraiser for our scholarships- For information call (530)836-6811. |
| September 27, 2008 | Cowboy Poetry Show Sponsored by the Sierra Valley Grange in Vinton - Highway 70 -Show starts at 7:30 P.M. - For reservation and tickets call Betty Ramelli at (530)993-4692 or email bramelli@gotsky.com |
| September 27, 2008 | Railfan Photographer Day Western Pacific Museum in Portola, CA - For additional information call (530) 832-4131. |
| October 2, 2008 | E.P.H.C. Foundation's Annual Golf Tournament Fundr Registration 9:30 AM; Shotgun start 11 AM; Refreshments and prizes 6 PM Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation's Golf Tournament Fundraiser - Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club in Clio, CA - Registration at 9:30 A.M. - Shotgun start at 11 A.M.- Refreshments and prizes at 6 P.M. - For additional information call (530)832-6564. |
| October 6, 2008 | Duffers for the Dogs Golf Tournament 9 A.M. Sponsored by the High Sierra Animal Rescue at Grizzly Ranch Golf Course- Portola, CA.- For additional information call (530)832-4727. |
| October 25, 2008 | 7th Annual Breast Cancer Walk Check in between 7 A.M. and 9 A.M. Sponsored by the Xi Omicron Omega, a non- profit organization - Begins and end at the Cafe Mohawk - Walk is approximately 2 miles and a donation of $20 is being asked for to participate and all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - For information or to pre-register, contact Nina DuPont-Stone at 836-0328. |
| November 1, 2008 | Western Pacific Railroad Museum Closes to Public Western Pacific Railroad Museum closes for the winter - Portola, CA - For information call (530) 832-4131. |
| December 4, 2008 | Portola Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. 530-832-0589 Downtown Portola - TBA |
| December 6, 2008 | Graeagle Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Downtown Graeagle - TBA |
| December 6, 2008 | Santa Train 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Come for a ride and also see Santa - For more information call (530) 832-4131 |
| December 13, 2008 | Santa Train 5 P.M. Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Portola, CA - Come have a ride and see Santa - For more information call (530) 832-4131. |
