26th Annual Railroad Days Celebration
Date of Events: Fri-Sun, Aug 22nd-24th
Fri, Aug 1
Portola is the place to be on August 22nd through the 24th
for the annual Railroad Days Celebration. This year marks the 26th year for Railroad
Days featuring the theme "Rock'N & Rail'N" This is a three-day
event featuring a parade, train rides, dances, children's games, drawings, entertainment,
and much, much more. The main attraction, the Golden Spike Parade, is scheduled
for Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 am. For more information and a detailed list
of daily events, click here to visit the official Railroad Days website.
Sierra Park's Catch A Free Ride Promotion
Fri, Aug 1
Sierra
Park wants to show you their neighborhood
of affordable homes, and pay for your gas when you get there. It's their "Catch
A Free Ride" Promotion, and they think the trip you make will be well
worth a lifetime stay. When you schedule a meeting with one of their sales
representatives and take a tour of their Affordable Neighborhood, Sierra Park
will give you a FREE gas card valued at $75. See
official rules for details.
Movie In The Park
Date of Event: Fri, Aug 8th
Fri, Aug 1
Last months Movie in The Park in downtown Graeagle was
another success! The family crowds gathered and enjoyed the movie presented "Under
the Stars" by
Loretz Video. This month's film has been rescheduled to feature "21" starring
Kevin Spacey, Friday, Aug 8th. Again, Loretz will have their fabulous concession
stand selling hot buttered popcorn, cotton candy, chocolate, snacks, soda, water,
cider, hot cocoa, and many more fabulous treats and items. All you have to do
is bring your blankets and chairs, your family and friends. Admission is $2.00
per person. You can buy tickets at Loretz Video before the event or the night
of the event. Look for a list of sponsors at the event and on the Loretz Video
website. Check out their website for more information and an updated movie schedule.
Graeagle.com Welcomes Explore! Sierra
Touring Company
Fri, Aug 1
New to Graeagle.com this month is Explore!
Sierra Touring Company, offering ATV tours on a 1750-acre ranch
in beautiful Sierra Valley. Tours include a ranch museum, a 2-hour
ride finished with a tri-tip bbq! Explore life before the cell
phone in the historic and beautiful Sierra Valley of California.
For more information, call 530-832-5450, or click here to visit
their website.
Mohawk Community Resource Center Parking
Lot Sale
Date of Event: Sun, Aug 17th
Fri, Aug 1
This years Mohawk
Community Resource Center Parking Lot Sale will
be on Sunday, August 17th from 9 AM - 3PM. Call now to rent your
space for $30 and sell all your junk to antique collectors. Contact
Shirley Ricketts, Mohawk Center Coordinator at 530-836-0446. Money
collected for the spaces will go to support community programs
in Eastern Plumas County. Spaces go quickly so call today.
The Center, a project of Plumas Rural Services, is in Blairsden
at the busiest intersection in the county, Hwy 70 and 89 and is staged
during the Graeagle Art and Craft Show this month for maximum visibility
and attendance.
Remax Gold Real Estate
Fri, Aug 1
Remax Gold can help you find that perfect home
nestled in the woods, or a vacation home overlooking the Award Winning
Whitehawk Golf Course, Plumas Pines Golf Resort or any of the area
golf courses. Remax Gold is willing to work 24/7 to find the right
property or actually sell a listing with an outbound marketing plan.
Their approach to real estate is simple - be honest, maintain constant
communication, understand and share their experiences in real estate
and most importantly, ensure that their property transactions are
complete and without hassle. If it's a lot your looking for to serve
as a blank canvas for your dream home, they can help. Click here
to visit their website.
2008 Plumas County Fair
Date of Events: Thu-Sun, Aug 14th-17th
Fri, Aug 1
Once again, the Plumas County Fair is ready
to roll. This year's theme is, "Country Ways & Fair
Days." Scheduled
for August 14th through the 17th, the Fair features "a celebration
of Plumas and Sierra Counties by promoting family and community
involvement through education, tradition and economic opportunities
in a year-round clean, fun and friendly environment." To
find out more about this year's schedule of events, or to download
fair registration forms and exhibit guides, click here to visit
the Plumas County Fair's website.
Graeagle Arts & Craft Fair Returns
Date of Events: Sat & Sun, Aug
16th & 17th
Fri, Aug 1
The Great American Craft Fairs' Fall Festival
returns to Graeagle this month, Saturday and Sunday, August 16th
and 17th. Like July's festival, there will be a variety of artisans
featuring their unique crafts and gift items. Also highlighted
at this event will be food, fun and shopping in the sun. Click
here for more information about the Great American Craft Fair.
Red House Art Presents Artist Jo Ann Hanna
Date of Event: Sat, Aug 16th
Fri, Aug 1
On Saturday, August 16th, Red House Art presents new
paintings from Artist, Jo Ann Hanna. Meet the artist at her Champagne reception
from 1 pm to 4 pm. Red House Art is located on the park in downtown Graeagle.
For more information, call 530-836-0104.
A Magical Evening For Bri
Date of Event: Thu, Sep 4th
Fri, Aug 1
Order your tickets this month for "A Magical Evening
for Bri," Thursday,
September 4th. The event is a benefit for the Bring Bri Justice Foundation, dedicated
to the safety of women and children. Click here for pricing and more information.
2nd Annual Laugh & Libations Benefit
for Plumas SOS
Date of Event: Sat, Sep 13th
Fri, Aug 1
The second annual Laugh & Libations Benefit for Plumas
SOS happens next month, Saturday, September 13th. Order your tickets ahead
of time since last years event was practically a sell out. Laughs & Libations
is a special event showcasing stand-up comedy. Guaranteed more than just a
laugh, this event will include wine and beer tasting, auctions and hors d'oeuvres.
Not to mention, a tempting array of desserts. For more information call (530)
832-4823. Or click here to visit the Plumas SOS website.
Graeagle Preschool Now Accepting Fall
Registration
Fri, Aug 1
Graeagle
Preschool is now accepting Fall Registration for their
2008/2009 school year. School begins Tuesday, September 9th. For
more information, contact Miss Mari Tuesday through Friday, 8 am
to 3:30 pm at (530) 836-0452.
Ongoing August Events
Fri, Aug 1
Saturday, August 2nd, Saturday, August 9th, and Saturday, August
23rd features Music at the Mine Concerts in Sierra City. On Sunday,
August 17th, a Feather River Dixieland Jazz Concert will sound off
at the Graeagle Community Hall, then again Sunday, August 31st at
the Picnic Grounds. Also on Sunday, August 17th, Living History Day
will be the highlight at the Plumas Eureka State Park Museum in Johnsville,
starting at 10:00 am and running until 3:00 pm. The Joshua Festival
arrives at the Fairgrounds Thu-Sun August 28th-31st. Finally, on
Saturday, August 30th, the Mohawk Community Resource Center will
host a Spaghetti Dinner. Be sure to check out our August
events page for a complete listing of local events.
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