Posted: 14 Aug 2010
UPDATE-- Stars in the Barn! An international cast of riders and acrobats, coming to nearby Graeagle. Aug 20, 21.
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 ‘Stars in The Barn’ is an exciting event for young and old. A visual adventure of stunning, and unique performances that you'll never soon forget.
Montreal-born acrobat and choreographer Alain Gauthier, has created an avalanche of aerial stunts and dazzling special effects. The 1984 North American trampoline champion collaborated on many impressive Canadian and international productions such as Cirque du Soleil, Paramount and Superbowl XXXI. Gauthier’s innovative talent and solid experience, both onstage and behind the scenes, was put to profit during the creation of Cavalia. His presence and leadership on tour is a constant source of inspiration to the artists.
UPDATE...
Here are links that provide more information about the acts. Check them out:
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and here's the main website for the show:
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Enjoy!
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Posted: 04 Aug 2010
Celtic Festival at the Blairsden Barn, Sept 25, 2010
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The Chamber is hosting a Celtic Festival, celebrating Scottish music and cuisine. We are proud that all the Singers, Musicians, Dancers are local to Plumas County. This is going to be a fun packed evening for all the family, with a silent auction, door prize, Scottish Booth, Raffle prizes and Scottish giveaways. Prices are $20 per Person or $45 for a family ticket ( 2 adults & 2 children) $5 per child (12 or under). See us on facebook.
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Posted: 02 Aug 2010
Third Annual Homegrown Festival -- Saturday, August 28, 2010
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 A celebration of local food and farming at the Thompson Valley Ranch. View Poster. For info: 530-283-3611 ext 839.
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010
2nd Annual Hoe-Down-In-The-Barn, Sep 4, 2010
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Sponsored by the Graeagle Lions Club in the Barn in Blairsden located on the corner of Highways 70 & 89.
No-host beer & wine bar at 5:30 - Dinner at 6 P.M.
Cost of ticket: $24.00 per person.
Come join the fun! Tickets available at the Graeagle Outpost, Feathers in Graeagle and in Portola at Plumas Bank. For more information call 530-836-0790 or 530-836-0118
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010
28th Annual Portola Railroad Days Celebration, Aug 19-22, 2010
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 Come and enjoy the Annual Portola Railroad Days Celebration in Portola, CA. This year's theme: "Tracking Across the Sierras" celebrating 100 yrs. of the first WP passenger train over Western Pacific tracks.
Thursday night the Community Kick-Off Picnic will be held at the Portola City Park at 6 P.M. Come enjoy live music and entertainment.
Friday, Aug. 20th arrival of the Feather River Express will arrive at the Portola Railroad Museum to help celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the first passenger train over the Western Pacific Railway. Enjoy food and arts & craft booths from 4 P.M. to 10 P.M., Latino Dance Celebration, Chainsaw Art Demostrations, Model Railroading, Train rides, Railroad demonstrations and entertainment at Center Stage on Commercial St. Friday - A spectacular Fresian Horse Show and Event has been planned in the Graeagle area at the Corner Barn on the right on highways 89 & 70 beginning at 8 P.M.
Saturday, Aug. 21 - A variety of activities are being planned for the enjoyment of the community and visitors. Come and enjoy the Rotary Breakfast in the morning at the Center Stage. The Annual Golden Spike Parade begins at 11 A.M. on Saturday. Please arrive early before streets are closed off to traffic. After the parade visit the Mountain Madness Car Show, enjoy music and entertainment at Center Stage, a variety of food vendors and arts & crafts booths 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. will be available, join in the Horseshoe Tournament, Softball Tournament, learn about wild animals at the Wild Things Animal Show, Chainsaw demonstrations, visit the Feather River Express, participate in the Iron Horse Spike Driving Contest, model railroading, take a Train Ride, watch slideshow of Railroad History, Stars in the Barn (shows at 4 P.M. or 8 P.M.),
Sunday, Aug.22 - Community Church Service, Rotary Breakfast, Children's Fishing Derby, The Annual Willie Tate Memorial Scholarship Run on Sunday at 8 A.M., Lucky Duck Race, music & entertainment at Center Stage, food & arts and crafts booths 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Chainsaw Art Demonstrations, The Feather River Express leaves Portola for her trip to Emeryville, Model Railroading, Train Rides and Railroad demonstrations and slide show on history of working on the railroad. For additional information call 530-836-6811 or visit www.PortolaRailroadDays.com , www.graeagleplumas.com and www.traintrips.biz .
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010
Graeagle Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, August 21-22, 2010
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 This year marks the 20th year for the 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.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2010
Nakoma Golf Resort to reopen with new owners
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 The Nakoma Golf Resort at Gold Mountain has emerged from nearly five years in bankruptcy. Judge Zive of the Federal Bankruptcy court ruled in favor of accepting an offer from the Schomac Group, Inc., purchasing all of the resort assets. A sigh of relief could be heard in the courtroom, as the transfer of ownership could be finalized quickly with no further conditions to the sale. The actual close of escrow was on April 23, 2010. Nakoma Golf resort is in Plumas County, on A-15, four miles southwest of Portola, and six miles East of Graeagle.
Schomac plans on beginning work immediately to make improvements to the Nakoma golf course, clubhouse and Spa Villas. They attribute the survival of the golf course to the maintenance and care that the creditors and homeowners of Gold Mountain have shown during the bankruptcy and look forward to supporting them as the new owners of the property.
The focal point of the Robin Nelson designed 18-hole championship golf course is the 23,000 square foot clubhouse named "Nakoma" , a Chippewa Indian word meaning, "I do as I promise" . In 1924, Frank Lloyd Wright had originally designed the clubhouse for the Nakoma Golf Club located in one of the first planned suburbs of the United States, near Madison Wisconsin.
The challenging golf course at Gold Mountain was aptly named the "Dragon" , but during the bankruptcy some changes were made to the course and the fierce sounding "Dragon" name was changed to Nakoma Golf Resort.
David Beveridge, Vice President of the Schomac Group, said, "My charge will be to bring Gold Mountain and the Nakoma Golf Resort back to where it can once again shine as a beacon in Plumas County." Roy Tremoureux, the new General Manager, echoed his comments saying,"It will be a great day in the sun when homeowners, tourists and the residents of the area can enjoy a new and milder course."
Mr. Beveridge and Mr. Tremoureux expect that re-opening may be as early as this year, perhaps June 1, 2010 for the golf course. They will be offering some special rates to bring the golfers back. The clubhouse will be offering a snack bar in the beginning, but eventually Nakoma will have a more complete menu. The bar will re-open with the golf course, and lodging will be available soon at the "Spa Villas."
The Schomac Group is not new to the Plumas County area. They own and have been redeveloping the historic Feather River Inn, located in Graeagle, less than 10 miles from Nakoma Golf Resort. Restoration of the Feather River Inn has been interrupted due to legal challenges by the High Sierra Rural Alliance. In June of last year, the HSRA filed suit against Plumas County for the Board of Supervisor unanimous approval of the Inn Environmental Impact Report and Master Development Plan. Once resolved, the two sister resorts should work together in great harmony, providing a superb mix of lodging, convention facilities, and recreational amenities, not to mention, significant employment to the area.
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