Daniel Seider

Activities for Murphys and Calaveras County

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening in the market or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.

June 26, 2009 - Fridays At Alchemy. Don't forget to check out classic Jazz standards by Matt Cullen every Friday on our patio from 5:30-8. The music is free, and there's room to dance if you wish. Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

June 26 - 28, 2009 - Calaveras Passport Weekend. This exciting weekend kicks off on Friday night at Murphys Community Park, with a "mini-Passport" event, "Taste the World of Calaveras!" The park will be divided into five "regions" of the world, and in each of these regions, you will have the opportunity to taste wines made from grapes with their origins in those "regions" and each region will showcase corresponding cuisine. Participants are issued a commemorative glass and "passport" that is stamped at each of the wineries visited on Saturday and Sunday, and if completed, entered in drawings for some fun prizes. All participants must be 21 years or older, designated drivers are encouraged and receive free non-alcoholic beverages. For info contact the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance: 209-728-9467 or cwa@goldrush.com. Website: http://www.calaveraswines.org

June 27, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

July 1, 2009 - Wednesdays at Tanners. Artisan Cheese Pairings at the Tanner Vineyards Tasting Room at 202 Main Street from 6-7:30 pm. Call 209-728-8229 for information and reservations or visit the website at www.tannervineyards.com.

July 2, 2009 - The Murphys Farmers Market at the Vina Moda Winery, 634 French Gulch Rd., Murphys, Thursdays from 3:30 pm until dusk. For more information, call Katie at 209-728-9112.

July 2-August 8 - Murphys Creek Theatre presents the Merchant of Venice. Playing in the picturesque amphitheatre at 2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys, "The Merchant of Venice" opens July 2 and plays Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 8. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and wine, or purchase some from the box office. Tickets cost $15 and are available at murphyscreektheatre.org or at the door. For more information call 728-8422.

July 3, 2009 - First Friday in the Park from 5:30 - 8 pm. Fun for the entire family. Free live entertainment by Swing Gitane. Food provided by local caterers and restaurants and beverages will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Calaveras Community Club. Proceeds go to help maintain the park.

July 3, 2009 - Fridays At Alchemy. Don't forget to check out classic Jazz standards by Matt Cullen every Friday on our patio from 5:30-8. The music is free, and there's room to dance if you wish. Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

July 3, 2009 - Twisted Oak's 6th Anniversary Birthday BBQ Bash. 6:31pm - 9:02pm at 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. Mark your calendar now for our 6th Anniversary Birthday BBQ Bash on July 3rd 2009. You'll get real pit BBQ (cooked in our, um, real BBQ pit). You'll get salads and rolls and beans and stuff like that. You'll get your choice of all of our currently available (and quite delicious) Twisted Oak wines. We're also opening up the cellar and opening every wine from our library - all the way back to 2002. Check out the list! The price per person is only $25 for Twisted Few members and their guests, $35 for everyone else. Call the winery at 209-736-9080 to reserve your tickets.

July 4, 2009 - It is time for our spectacular annual Independence Day Celebration at Ironstone Vineyards. This event is fun for the whole family with great food to purchase, bounce houses, climbing walls and games throughout the whole grounds. Live music performances by "Over the Edge" and others. The fireworks begin at dark and last about 30 minutes. Gates open at 4:30. Admission for Adults is$10.00; 6 to 12 yrs is$ 5.00; 5 & under is FREE. No outside food or beverage allowed. Call 728-1251 for more information.

July 4, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

July 4, 2009 - Join Renewal and Releaf in celebrating the 4^th with Fabulous Fun at Fran's at 7 pm at 984 Crestview Drive. Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks or you can bring your own meat to barbeque. Bring your swimsuit and a chair so you can enjoy live music with Matt Cullen and the Shades of Swing as well as a view of the fireworks at Ironstone starting at dark. $30 per person ($10 for kids) in advance; 75 person limit. Parking is limited so please carpool if you can. RSVP to coffeecupforyou@yahoo.com or 209-728-2669.

July 4, 2009 - Peddlers Faire Parking Lot Sale. The Arbors "Peddlers Faire" parking lot sale will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It will be located across from the Native Daughters Hall in the parking lot of The Arbors stores on east main street Murphys. Starting in June the faire will be held on the first Saturday of each month through the month of October. Look for great bargains. Fore more information, please leave a contact number at Villa Mia Antiques 209-728-1600.

July 4, 2009 - Fireworks - Join the fun at the Murphys Historic Hotel for the annual 4th of July celebration. Enjoy some history and enjoy food for the whole family. Bring your fireworks to the hotel on the 4th and light them in the back on the cement parking lot for a fun show everyone can enjoy.

July 05, 2009 - Hernia Hill at Twisted Oak Winery from 7:00am - 1:00pm at 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. Join Twisted Oak and On Your Mark Events for the 22nd Annual Hernia Hill 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon. It's the 22nd running (so to speak) and the second year this event will be at Twisted Oak in Vallecito! Registration begins at 7AM, the running starts at 8AM, with the Post-Race Barbecue starting at 11:30AM. For more information, including pre-registration and race fees, visit On Your Mark Events or call 209-795-7832.

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening in the market or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.

These concerts are up at 5,000 feet in a beautiful location adjacent to the creek in Camp Connell. Camp Connel will Have a concert series this Summer starting with the following:

Sunday July 5th "Tour Guides" Rock, Latin, and a Little Bit of Country.

Saturday July 18th "Plan B" Classic Rock and Roll

Saturday August 1st "Back to Nowhere" Rock, Blues to move your shoes.

Saturday August 15th " The Bills" Local Legends

Sunday, September 6th "Gin House Band" Classic Rock and Roll

Saturday, September 12th Ebbetts Pass Scenic Highway Celebration

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening in the market or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.

What's Happening in Murphys

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening in the market or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.

This Week - June 12 - June 23

June 13, 2009 - Join us in Downtown Murphys for our monthly ARTWALK sponsored by Murphys Business Association. The afternoon features over 20 art galleries, shops and winery tasting rooms hosting outstanding local artists every second Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Supporting businesses will stay open late for added shopping, eating, wine tasting and festivities. Contact the MBA for more information or visit www.visitmurphys.com

June 13, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

June 13th and ongoing - Stop by Creative Cookware LLC to preview our new line of stainless steel cookware lines from American Kitchen and Marcus Cookware. These wonderful products from frying pans to stock pots are proudly made in the USA and PFOA free. Enter our drawing by furnishing your name and email address. Your entry gives you a chance to win an American Kitchen 10" fry pan or a Marcus Cookware 2 Qt. covered sauce pan. Our drawing will be held on Sunday July 5. Creative Cookware LLC samples daily between 11 am and 4 pm award winning gourmet food products from the US, Canada, Europe and South America. Taste why Creative Cookware LLC is known as a "foodie" heaven. Call 209-728-8303 for more information.

June 13, 2009 - Book Signing at Sustenance Books. Avery Author Steve Elliot will be signing copies of his new book "The Portable Dad: Fix-it Advice for When Dad's Not Around" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday June 13. Steve has been writing for 20 years professionally and being handy for even more. This tidy and funny reference book makes a great graduation or going-away gift, offering practical tips on things young adults will be doing for the first time. Sustenance Books is located at 416 Main St. in Murphys. For more information, visit www.theportabledad.com

June 13, 2009 - Beaux Chevaux Tasting Gallery is hosting Plein on Main. June 13th and 14th. Artists will be on Main Street painting Historic Downtown Murphys in this friendly competition. Come sample wine watch art in action and vote on your favorite painting. Artist reception Sunday June 14th 3-5pm. Top three winners will be on exhibit for Passport Weekend June 26-28. Call 209-728-1000 for more information.

June 14, 2009 - You are invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy some beautiful music at a Sunday Afternoon Free Concert with Kim Plowman & Friends (Sally Peters, Caitlin Randall, Paula Crist, Dave Tanner, Tyler Coombs, Patti Hennessee, Dr. Ralph Retherford, Makena Clark, Russ Thomas, Tom Cole, Matt Cullen, Janet Telford, June Diggle, Alan Claassen) on Sunday June 14th 2009 at 3 pm in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Murphys at Corner of Church & Algiers Street. Reception to follow. Contact coffeecupforyou@yahoo.com for more information.

June 14, 2009 - In honor of Flag Day, anyone wearing red, white & blue will get one free domestic beer in the Murphys Historic Saloon.

June 17, 2009 - Wednesdays at Tanners. Desert and Chocolate Pairing at the Tanner Vineyards Tasting Room at 202 Main Street from 6-7:30 pm. Call 209-728-8229 for information and reservations or visit the website at www.tannervineyards.com.

June 18^t, 2009 - The Calaveras Visitors Bureau invites you to join them in Discovering Calaveras at Irish Vineyards, 2849 Highway 4, Vallecito at 5:30 pm for socializing, refreshments and tour of the vineyards. Contact the Visitors Bureau at 209-736-0049 for more information.

June 20, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

June 20, 2009 - Kayak and Canoe Festival. Sierra Nevada Adventure Company presents the 12th Annual Kayak and Canoe Festival! Paddle dozens of kayaks and canoes, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and raffle! Adult tickets are $25 and kids under 13 are $20. Space is limited so call for tickets now. 209-795-9310.

June 20, 2009 - Family Fun Day in Vallecito. Chase a frog, skip a rock, hike to a volcanic lava cap, explore nature and enjoy a day with your family in the rolling foothills at the Ghiglieri Ranch and Vallecito Vineyards off of Highway 4. Enjoy activities for kids, art, education, fishing, antiques, farm equipment, horseback rides, horticulture, gold panning, vendors, collectables, geology, viticulture, scenic hikes and more! For more information call 209-736-9285.

June 21, 2009 - Murphys Historic Hotel's Fathers Day Dinner. For more info, contact the hotel at 209.728.3444 or via email at dorian@murphyshotel.com

June 23rd - Calaveras County Taxpayers Association Mixer at the Murphys Historic Hotel at 8:30 am - The taxpayers association is a nonpartisan, non profit citizen's advocacy group committed to promoting lower taxes and efficiency in the administration of public business. Call 209-728-3444 for more information.

Activities in Murphysa and surrounding areas

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening in the market or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.

Enjoy the activities for the coming weeks

June 5, 2009 - Grape Growers Meeting.

June 5, 2009 - First Friday in the Park from 5:30 - 8 pm. Fun for the entire family. Free live entertainment by local musicians. Food provided by local caterers and restaurants and beverages will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Calaveras Community Club. Proceeds go to help maintain the park.

June 6, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

June 6, 2009 - NEXT Upscale Resale will be hosting a flea market in their parking lot on Big Trees Road from 8am-6pm all summer long. Call Diane at 209-728-2274 for more information or to rent booth space.

June 6, 2009 - Peddlers Faire Parking Lot Sale. The Arbors "Peddlers Faire" parking lot sale will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It will be located in the parking lot of The Arbors Shopping Center in Murphys. Look for great bargains. For more information, please leave a contact number at Villa Mia Antiques 209-728-1600.

June 6^th, 2009 - Radio Society Meeting at the Murphys Historic Hotel - Calling all radio enthusiasts to a 8:00 am breakfast meeting of the Radio Society. Ten four good buddy!! Call 209-728-3444 for more information.

June 7, 2009 - 3rd Annual BBQ Competition at Ironstone Vineyards. Come experience the flavors of many local chefs and backyard BBQers as they compete in the annual event. There will also be cooking demonstrations throughout the day. For more information call 209-728-1251.

June 10, 2009 - Wines of the World- Calaveras Wine Alliance is back with the Wines of the World. This month's presenter is Scott Klann, winemaker for Newsom-Harlow and Twisted Oak, and he will be presenting Summer White Wines to enjoy on the patio. Wines of the World will begin at 5:45pm and will include light appetizers and as always, a discount on dinner entrees from our dining room if you chose to stay for dinner afterwards.. Contact cwa@goldrush.com, 209-728-9467, 866-806-WINE or 209-728-3444 for more information.

June 13, 2009 - Join us in Downtown Murphys for our monthly ARTWALK sponsored by Murphys Business Association. The afternoon features over 20 art galleries, shops and winery tasting rooms hosting outstanding local artists every second Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Supporting businesses will stay open late for added shopping, eating, wine tasting and festivities. Contact the MBA for more information or visit www.visitmurphys.com

June 13, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

June 13, 2009 - Beaux Chevaux Tasting Gallery is hosting Plein on Main. June 13th and 14th. Artists will be on Main Street painting Historic Downtown Murphys in this friendly competition. Come sample wine watch art in action and vote on your favorite painting. Artist reception Sunday June 14th 3-5pm. Top three winners will be on exhibit for Passport Weekend June 26-28. Call 209-728-2157 for more information.

June 14, 2009 - You are invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy some beautiful music at a Sunday Afternoon Free Concert with Kim Plowman & Friends at 3 pm in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Murphys at Corner of Church & Algiers Street. Reception to follow. Contact coffeecupforyou@yahoo.com for more information.

June 14, 2009 - In honor of Flag Day, anyone wearing red, white & blue will get one free domestic beer in the Murphys Historic Saloon.

June 20, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.

June 20, 2009 - Kayak and Canoe Festival. Sierra Nevada Adventure Company presents the 12th Annual Kayak and Canoe Festival! Paddle dozens of kayaks and canoes, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and raffle! Adult tickets are $25 and kids under 13 are $20. Space is limited so call for tickets now. 209-795-9310.

June 20, 2009 - Family Fun Day in Vallecito. Chase a frog, skip a rock, hike to a volcanic lava cap, explore nature and enjoy a day with your family in the rolling foothills at the Ghiglieri Ranch and Vallecito Vineyards off of Highway 4. Enjoy activities for kids, art, education, fishing, antiques, farm equipment, horseback rides, horticulture, gold panning, vendors, collectables, geology, viticulture, scenic hikes and more! For more information call 209-736-9285.

Up to $18,000 in tax credits available for First Time Homebuyers Until March 2010!

You don't need to be a first time buyer to get a $10,000 credit in California...

New $10,000 Tax Credit for New Home Buyers in California

California lawmakers approved a new budget that included a $10,000 tax credit for home buyers, the largest home-buyer incentive ever offered in US history to date. Here's what you need to know. The $10,000 tax credit is for any home buyers that purchase a new home between March 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.

• This is NOT limited to first-time buyers;
• There is NO income limitation; and most importantly
• You do NOT have to pay it back, as long as you remain in the home for 2 years.

The bill, however, only set aside $100 million for this tax credit, so after 10,000 new homes are purchased, the credit is gone - so don't wait.

The credit CAN be utilized along with the new $8,000 first-time home buyer's credit made available by the new Stimulus Plan.

This means that if you're a first-time home buyer, and you purchase a qualified new home in California that costs more than $200,000, you'll get $18,000 in tax credits that you do not have to pay back, if you're a first-time home buyer and you purchase a new home that remains your primary residence for three years.

It's important to note that qualified home buyers will receive the tax credit, in equal amounts, over 3-years. If your tax credit is $7,500, you will receive a tax credit of $2,500 each year for three years. If your tax credit is $10,000, you will receive a tax credit of $3,333.33 each year for three years.

Finally, there is no down payment requirement to receive the $10,000 tax credit, although you will likely have a down payment requirement to secure a mortgage in today's market, at least 3.5% if you use FHA financing. The good news is the Stimulus Plan also restored the higher maximum loan limits of $729,750 for FHA and conventional loans for 2009.

This is largest home buyer tax credit ever offered in US history, let alone California. If you have even been thinking about buying a new home in California, give us a call before it's too late. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to buy the new home of your dreams.

If you would like to discuss the dynamics of what is happening or would like information and real estate opportunities in the Bear Valley, Arnold, Murphy's, Angels Camp and Copperopolis area please email me at Daniel@BigTreesRealty.com or go to www.BigTreesRealty.com call me at 1 209 795-4218 By clicking here you can search like a Realtor.