Update: Radio Phone-a-thon To Help Tuolumne Park and Recreation District

Update at 5:35 p.m.: An update on the radio phone-a-thon fundraiser held by Clarke Broadcasting’s three radio stations to help the Tuolumne Park and Recreation District. As of this evening, $33,124.44 has been raised, and there is still time to donate. A list of some of the larger donations is below. Click here to find the link at the top of the mymotherlode.com home page to donate.

Update at 2:05 p.m.: An update on the radio phone-a-thon fundraiser to help the Tuolumne Park and Recreation District continues until five o’clock.

So far, over $30,000 has been raised. Donations, big and small, have been received, and they will all play a critical role in future efforts of the district.  Some of the larger donations included $5,000 from Black Oak Casino, $5,000 from the Tuolumne Economic Development Agency (TEDA), $3,000 from Lynn Darom, an anonymous $3,000, $2,500 from Chicken Ranch, $1,000 from Steve Lovett Excavation, $750 from Vets Helping Vets/Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee, and $556 from Armstrong Logging.

Click here to find the link on the top of the mymotherlode.com home page to donate.

Original post written by BJ Hansen at 12:28 p.m.: Tuolumne, CA — The Tuolumne Park and Recreation District is having a major fundraiser today (Friday) to help maintain and expand its recreational programs and offerings in Tuolumne.

The special district is separate from Tuolumne County government and keeps up and oversees several public properties in the township and puts on events throughout the year, such as the summer concert series at West Side Memorial Park. There are also plans for things like a new bike park and an outdoor theater.

This past weekend’s Mother Lode Views featured TPRD General Manager James Wood, Finance Manager Kelly Bunnell, and community booster Shelly Davis-King. They highlighted the history of the district, desired projects, and challenges that the district faces. You can find the full 30-minute show by clicking here.

Wood said the district is there to provide recreational activities for the community, but it is a challenge, given its small staff, and minimal budget.

He added, “There are similar events and concerts going on in other communities like Twain Harte, Groveland, and Jamestown, but unlike those places, we don’t have a lot of businesses, and organizations in our community of Tuolumne. that can help us with the cost of these events, by way of donations. And so, we’re here with this fundraiser, to try and get some help to do the things we have been doing.”

The goal of the phone-a-thon is to raise $100,000. Listen in for updates and interviews throughout Friday on the three Clarke Broadcasting radio stations, Star 92.7, 93.5 KKBN, and AM 1450/FM 102.7 KVML.

More details, including how to donate, can be found here. The fundraiser runs from 7 am – 5 pm.