Jim Hildreth

August 14 2008 by Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora

With record summer heat Saturday's BBQ in Twain Harte will make for a perfect summer evening and supports local community projects.

Twain Harte Rotarians ready for deep pit BBQ (Sonora Union Democrat)

The Twain Harte Rotary Club will hold its annual deep pit barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Eproson Park Ball Field in Twain Harte. "The featured item is slow roasted beef that is so tender you won't even need a knife," said B.J. Sibley, one of the event organizers. Rotarians gather the night before to burn one and a half cords of wood down to embers.

The beef, rubbed with a secret recipe of herbs and spices and covered in burlap bags, is then stacked into the pit, sealed and slow roasted for about 15 hours. "The result is tender, delicious barbecue, which will be served with salad, beans, bread and ice cream," Sibley said. A silent auction, prize drawings and old-fashioned cakewalk also will be held.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Food service begins at 5 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. or until the food runs out. For this Saturday only, the Concert in the Pines will be held one hour later than usual, beginning at 7 p.m. and taking place on the ball field rather than at the bandstand.

As always there is no charge for the music, which will be provided by Silvermoon Allstars presenting classic rock and roll. Barbecue tickets are $17.50 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Family Barbershop on Joaquin Gully Road, by calling 586-4389 or from any Twain Harte Rotarian.

The barbecue is a fundraiser for annual high school scholarships and other community projects. "Barbecue tickets always sell out, so it is a good idea to get them early," Sibley said. "Tickets will be sold at the door, however they are very limited."

August 4 2008 by Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora

Twain Harte is located about 10 miles East of Sonora. Its a charming town with spectacular natural beauty

of towering Pines, the aroma of Cedars and is close to meadows, lakes. The community offers small-town

charm, cabins, cottages and mountain retreats. The beauty of Twain Harte offers 4 seasons.

You may want to put on your calandar October 4th & 5th for the annual Twain Harte Octoberfest from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The event is located at Eproson Park in downtown.

The event is free however for $15.00 you can enjoy Beer Tasting, and some German food on Saturday from noon to 3:00pm.

The annual event support the Chambers scholorship fund.

The event is Co-sponsored by the Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce and Fire on the Mountain Productions. www.fireonthemountain.com

Jim W Hildreth

July 29 2008 by Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora

The City of Sonora has an annual event called Magic of the Night and this years event will take place on August 8th 2008.

The event in downtown Sonora is popular with music, and the quaint Sonora Shops are open.

The Friday event is popular among familes, Sonora residents who come out to socialize, eat dinner and enjoy the variety of music venues.

One of the Bands The Blues Box Bayou Band www.TheBluesBox.net will unveil a live CD that was recorded during the 2007 Magic of the Night.

The location will be at Washington St and Coffill Park

Bring your dancing shoes, bring your camera, bring a date and plan on a Friday evening that will be special.

Jim W Hildreth

RE/Max of Sonora

(209) 536-1103

July 9 2008 by Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora

I love all types of ethinic foods and the Hong Kong Garden in downtown Sonora is one of my favorites to visit.

Open 7 days per week Sunday Thursday 11:00am to 9:30 pm & Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm.

The location is centrally located and directly across from the Opera Hall and within walking distance to multiple Motels & Hotels (267 S Washington St)

The restaurant has seafood, poultry, pork, beef, & House Specials.

In addition appetizers, soup and egg foo young.

Daily special plates for lunch range from $4.95 to $6.25

I'm often in the mood for Vegetarian and they have a dish Black Mushroom, with tender Green's sauteed in Oyster sauce for $7.50

One of my favorites is the Lover's Prawns, honey walnut prawns and praised prawns combined for $10.95

Visting Sonora, in Sonora for business, or living fulltime, the Hong Kong Garden is one of my favorites.

Ask for William or Lillie, they also have food to go (209) 532-1544

Tell William or Lillie that "Uncle Jim" suggested their Sonora Chinese Restaurant, William started calling me "Uncle Jim" about 2 years ago.

Jim W Hildreth

RE/Max of Sonora

(209) 536-1103

San Andreas is the County Seat of Calaveras County. Calaveras County has great beauty and its towns are rich in history, the community of Murphys is popular with winerys, resturants, gift shops and the town is both charming and inviting.

Angels Camp is the type of town where you meet friendly neighbors, shop for art or spend the morning playing golf.

Arnold, Valley Springs and the new communitoes surrounding Coppperopolis are popluar with new home construction or the home or cabin for the weekend getaway.

I have always enjoyed the quaint communities of Mt. Ranch, Sheep Ranch & West Point.

The following Video is dedicated to those who call Calaveras County Home.

http://animoto.com/play/mJ0lcXaaPGLa4DZNKnqisg

Jim Hildreth