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The Sierra Nevada foothills are stunningly beautiful, whether you live here or are visiting there are many places to see…
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Word of the Day
- deadpanDefinition: (adjective) Deliberately impassive in manner. Synonyms: expressionless, poker-faced, unexpressive, impassive. Usage: Although he was distraught when the guilty verdict was read, his deadpan expression made it seem as though he did not care. Discuss
Events
Manzanita Building, Motherlode Fairgrounds | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Christmas Town, Santa’s House, Wagon Rides
Courthouse Park | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Light Show
Crystal Falls | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Calaveras Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Girl Scout Friendship Troop
Round Table Valley Springs | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Taco Thursday
Sonora Elks Club | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuolumne County Enrichment Center | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mutt's Bean Feed
West Linoberg and Washington St\'s | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Holiday Showcase
Bret Harte Theate | 7:00 pm
Tuolumne Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast With Santa
Sonora Family Moose Lodge | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Stuff the Bus
Sonora Walmart | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mother Lode Fairgrounds Manzanita Building | 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Christmas Flea Market
Tuolumne Veterans Hall | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Live Nativity
Sierra Bible Church | 6:30 pm










Historic Douglas Flat Schoolhouse Receiving New Foundation
Sonora Football Celebratory Parade Approved
Santa Rings In The Holidays In Tuolumne



