Gold Mountain Community News

17th Annual Graeagle Holiday Festival

15 Nov 2011 17:28:04 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | Sample refreshments in all the little red shops. Take a horse-drawn trolley ride. Enjoy the strolling carolers. Have a picture taken with Santa Claus. Gather ‘round the bonfire while Santa lights the Christmas tree. Maybe even win a merchant certificate in our drawing! Please join us Saturday, December 3rd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the charming town of Graeagle, California. All events are free. For more information, call (530) 836-6811 or visit www.graeaglemerchants.com .

A One-Man Band, Tim Snider Debuts with Spirit at Stars in the Barn

19 Aug 2011 04:07:33 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | Acclaimed producer, co-directors and performers, Alain Gauthier and Chris David have combined the international talents of musicians, Tim Snider and Milton Merlos along with equestrian, Dianne Olds Rossi into Festival d'Illusion – A Performance of Dancing in the Dark.

The experience combines exciting music, dramatic lighting, extraordinary horses and sensual soul performances all on one stage. With a location as magnificent as the performance, Stars in the Barn is an extravaganza of colossal proportions set in the natural beauty of the High Sierras.

Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair (Jul 16 & 17, 2011) and Fall Festival Arts & Crafts (Aug 20 & 21, 2011)

29 Jun 2011 14:43:11 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | This year marks the 37th year for the Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair and the 20th 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.

UPDATE: Harlem Ambassadors to come to Plumas County in May 2011 and play! -- May 10, 7PM

20 Apr 2011 10:56:04 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | UPDATE: Have you got your tickets yet? You can get them in Quincy, call the Chamber on 530-283-0188 or call me at Eastern Plumas Chamber on 530-836-6811. We are also having a drawing for a 'Signed Basketball' by the Harlem Ambassadors team.

All Aboard for the 29th Annual Portola Railroad Days Festival

03 Apr 2011 10:46:01 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | Portola Railroad Days is back with its annual community festival (Aug 18 -21) celebrating Portola’s rich history as a railroad town!

The four day event—held in and around the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola—provides plenty of family entertainment. We hope that you will join us.

We are pleased to announce the return of The Feather River Express, the special Domes to Railroad Days excursion train, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at the W.P.R.R. Museum. The train will travel from Emeryville to Portola up the Feather River Canyon, and will lay over in Portola during the three-day event weekend.

Lost Sierra Weekend

14 Mar 2011 09:11:21 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | This is an update on longboard activities happening in the "Lost Sierra"! For starters, we had great races in January but alas, too much new snow (5-7 feet) created daunting challenges & we unfortunately had to cancel the February revival races. But not to fear, our races in March are shaping up to be a particularly special event! Here in Plumas County, your friends at the Plumas Ski Club are preparing a celebration. As I depart for some non- longboard time wandering in the desert (until 3-12), I wanted to get off a quick note expressing our excitement to "right honorably" sponsor this Lost Sierra gathering. The weekend of March 18-20, we are commemorating the 150 anniversary of ski racing and ski clubs in America and the 60th Anniversary of the Plumas Ski Club.

Attached a "right honorable and 'offishial' " invitation to the event (some minor details may change). We hope you (and/ or others from your "right honorable" ski organizations) will be able to attend. This is what we are working on.

Starting Friday evening the 18th, Doug Robinson is doing a slide presentation in Quincy sponsored by Feather River College. Doug says he's racing on Sunday we here!

On Sat.the19th (and in the spirit of the museum reception at Mammoth 2009 ISHA), we are working with our friends at Plumas Eureka State Park to hold a special reception at the Johnsville Museum. We hope to have a wonderful crowd of longboarders, right honorable dignitaries, and friends of the Plumas Ski Club. We are hoping to share a new longboard ski history presentation being prepared by the club. Earlier in the day, we are also hosting a "ski history telemark and snowshoe tour" on Eureka Peak, weather permitting.

And then of course, on Sunday the 20th, the Eureka Bowl Track will be the site for the 2011 World Championship Longboard Revival Races. Including the 1952 races at the Snowshoe Flats Track along with 19 years of our current race series, this will be the 20th year the Plumas Ski Club has sponsored longboard revival races... another "right honorably" fun milestone. We hope to have our biggest ever photo shoot of authentic longboards and expect spirited racing with "no spittin' or cheatin' " and please, authentic dope wax only ! It promises to be a good time.
We will be sending along further information and our web site at plumasskiclub.org will be updated with event information.

We would be "right honored" if you can attend!

Cheers,
Rob Russell, Plumas Ski Club
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March 14, Drive-A-Locomotive Program Begins

01 Mar 2011 12:30:27 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | March 14, Drive-A-Locomotive Program Begins. Sponsored by the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Learn to drive a locomotive with an experienced person's help, weather permitting. Be sure to call the museum at (530) 832-4131 or visit www.wplives.org for reservations.

Winter Snow Fest slides into town

11 Feb 2011 21:57:44 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | by Christian Young: There are only nine days left until the Eastern Plumas Winter Snow Fest. The event is jam-packed with activities including the 15th annual Rotary Snowmobile Poker Run at Lake Davis and the historic longboard races in Johnsville.

Beginning Friday, Feb. 18, at Grizzly Creek Ranch, the Queen Scholarship Pageant will be held at 6 p.m. and includes dinner. Ticket prices are $10. Sleigh rides will be offered starting at 7 p.m. and the evening will be wrapped up with a moonlight snowmobile ride at 8 p.m. at J&J’s Grizzly Store. Read the full article

World Championship Longboard Races

07 Feb 2011 10:05:14 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | A celebration commemorating the 1855 origin of downhill ski racing in the old mining settlement of Johnsville. Skiers on 11 to 13-foot longboard skis attempt to race down the oldest recorded ski racing slopes in the nation at Eureka Bowl located within Plumas-Eureka State Park.

Decked out in historic costumes, the racers use a single wooden pole between their legs to stop, creating a snowy rooster --tail. Homemade ski wax (also known as "dope") placed on the wooden longboard skis provides an authentic touch and is required for speed. The races are open to both participants and spectators, and include food, drink, music, and prizes. Racers pay a small fee for use of longboard skis, but races are free to spectators. Contact the Plumas County Visitors Bureau, 800-326-2247.

RACE MEETING! Greenhorn Ranch Thursday 6:00 p.m. December 2nd. RSVP Lisa @ 283-0202 ext. 273 GET IT Every Third Thursday, Jan, Feb, March!

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16th Annual Graeagle Holiday Festival

17 Nov 2010 14:18:04 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | Graeagle Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting... Kick off the Holiday season and enjoy the spirit of Christmas by visiting all the little red shops; imbibe in refreshments, have your picture taken with Santa and take a ride through town in a decorated horse-drawn trolley!

Quincy fall colors part of Sierra splendor

06 Oct 2010 21:27:53 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | by John Flinn, Special to The Chronicle: Fall color junkies in California can stave off their cravings - for a while - with a glimpse of golden aspens or crimson oak leafs. But what they really itch for is the good stuff: flaming scarlet sugar maples and their kaleidoscope of cousins.

Conventional wisdom says you need to journey 3,000 miles east to New England for this. Don't believe it. You can find scattered sugar maples throughout Northern California, but one of the finest concentrations is in the far northern Sierra Nevada, in Plumas County.

"Duffers for the Dogs" Golf Tournament, October 11, 2010

20 Sep 2010 13:07:50 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | White Hawk Ranch Golf Club, Monday, October 11, 2010

4-person scramble. Handicap & nonhandicap flights! Price includes greens fees, cart, use of practice facility, range balls, men's and women's Closest to the Hole (1st & 2nd place), tee prize, snack, full steak dinner awards and a chance at the door prize. $125.00 per player.

LLGorman will be donating 10% of net proceeds of her distinctive "Pet Art" to the High Sierra Animal Rescue for this event. Contact Linda for details.

UPDATE-- Stars in the Barn! An international cast of riders and acrobats, coming to nearby Graeagle. Aug 20, 21.

14 Aug 2010 10:14:03 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | ‘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.

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Celtic Festival at the Blairsden Barn, Sept 25, 2010

04 Aug 2010 16:45:55 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | 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.

Third Annual Homegrown Festival -- Saturday, August 28, 2010

02 Aug 2010 10:42:36 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | A celebration of local food and farming at the Thompson Valley Ranch. View Poster. For info: 530-283-3611 ext 839.

2nd Annual Hoe-Down-In-The-Barn, Sep 4, 2010

28 Jul 2010 15:34:44 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | 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

28th Annual Portola Railroad Days Celebration, Aug 19-22, 2010

28 Jul 2010 15:25:53 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | 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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Graeagle Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, August 21-22, 2010

28 Jul 2010 15:39:43 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | 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.

Nakoma Golf Resort to reopen with new owners

27 Apr 2010 12:37:42 PST

FeedBack ( 0) | 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.