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Mohawk Valley Artists Guild will be hosting their annual Christmas Fair. Featuring an array of handmade arts and crafts, this event will take place from 10 am to 4 pm in the Graeagle Fire Hall. Refreshments will be served and there is no admission to attend. So plan on spending the afternoon shopping for Christmas gifts at the fair

By Debbie Arrington

For his Sierra home, Don Phillips created a view to reflect his global travels. Then he opened his gardens to the world, allowing visitors to share in the mountain magic.

"I was looking out over the pond at the buttes, at all the flowers and trees, and I realized: How could I not share this with others?" Phillips recalls. "This is a truly beautiful place."

Since the former Stanford University educator first opened his hideaway to the public in 2002, more than 20,000 visitors have made the trek up Highway 49 to Big Springs Gardens near Sierra City to see Phillips' masterpiece. They marvel at the trout-filled pond, studded with water lilies and ringed by a vast collection of flowers. They hike among the big trees in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes. They dine surrounded by beauty.

With a graceful, arching bridge over the pond, Big Springs Gardens has earned the nickname "Monet in the Mountains," referring to the garden-loving French impressionist painter Claude Monet. Hundreds of modern-day painters have been drawn to Big Springs for inspiration. This sanctuary also has hosted many weddings. --FULL ARTICLE>>

Local and independent artists, as well as guest spearks and performers, will always be a part the Joshua Fest tradition. And although space is more limited this year, we have reserved several spots in our lineup. For selected artists, this will allow you an opportunity to reach an eager audience, and give your music and message an extra shot of adrenaline.

Great American Craft Fairs presents two of the most acclaimed arts and crafts fairs in the Northern California, the Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair, and Fall Festival Arts & Crafts. This year marks the 35th year for the Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair and the 19th year forthe Fall Festival. There will be 180 booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Nothing is imported. And, while you're at the fair, you can relax to the sounds of live bluegrass music, and enjoy an assortment of foods and beverages at the nearby specialty booths.

Portola Railroad Days is a 4-day community event that includes: train rides, railroad hand car rides, a model train expo, street dance, food, music, vendors and more.

Check out the new bike shop in downtown Graeagle ... "Lost Sierra Adventures" (website under construction). Greg Williams says they intend to develop some biking trails in the area.

Honoring freedom with the theme "FAMILY TIME IN 2009." Plan ahead for this family friendly event by marking your calendar for the yearly hometown celebration that only Graeagle can offer. From family friendly street dancing and barbecue in Blairsden, an aerial fireworks display over Graeagle Mill Pond, and the spectacular MVID Parade/Day in the Park events, Graeagle is the place to be on Fourth of July weekend.

June 20, Taste of Mohawk. 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Mohawk Community Resource Center as a fundraiser. The Park in downtown Graeagle. Tickets are limited. Adult tickets will be $20.00 and $10.00 for children under 12; you can eat your way around the Park sampling the best of the local restaurants' fare. Tickets available at The Mill Works, Graeagle Outpost and the Mohawk Community Resource Center. For more information, call (530) 836-0446.

Sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Portola- Visit several homes in the local area - For information call 832-4303.

Sponsored by Trout Unlimited at the Graeagle Millpond - Bring the children and give them first opportunity to learn to fish - For information call (530)836-2828.

American River Hatchery has begun restocking Lake Davis with Eagle lake rainbow trout.

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