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    2nd Annual Wild and Scenic On Tour Coloma

    The Sierra Foothills is the birthplace of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival hosted each year in January in Nevada City and Grass Valley. This film festival draws thousands of visitors and brings inspiring films to our region.

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    Mamajowali Concert at the Grange March 7th

    MAMAJOWALI featuring Joe Craven, Mamadou Sidibe, Walter Strauss will perform at the Gold Trail Grange, 319 Hwy 49, Coloma on March 7th. The doors will open at 6:30 with the music starting at 7:30.

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    Live music this weekend

    Visit Gold Hill Winery & Brewery this Friday for live music at their “Fireplace Friday” event, then head over to the Sierra Nevada House for live music on both Friday and Saturday night. Featuring great local musicians and wonderful wintery ambiance.

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    2nd Annual Coloma-Lotus Christmas Tree Lighting

    Join us for the 2nd Annual Coloma-Lotus Christmas Tree Lighting, brought to you by the Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce. It will take place near the Hwy. 49 Bridge and EarthTrek campground. You can park at the River Park Village near Gringo’s or Sierra Rizing Bakery. It will take place on Friday December 5th from 6:00-7:30, with the tree lighting happening at approximately 6:15. Sierra Rizing Bakery will provide hot drinks and sweet treats, and there will be a bonfire and Christmas carols. Please bring a blanket or chair. Hope to see you there!

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    Father’s Day BBQ at the Gold Trail Grange

    Coloma is a great place to hang out for Father’s Day weekend! You can spend the day rafting and wine tasting, and then head on down to the Gold Trail Grange #452, in the heart of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and enjoy a Father’s Day BBQ with friends and neighbors! The Father’s Day BBQ is on Sunday June 15th from 5:30-7:30 at the Gold Trail Grange. Adults cost just $8 and kids are $6.

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    LoCol Farmer’s Market Open June 8th!!!

    The (LoCol) Coloma-Lotus Valley Farmer’ s Market is opening tomorrow June 8th, 2014 from 10-2 at the Gold Trail Grange #452 and will run through Sept. 28th, 2014. This is conveniently located in the heart of gold country at the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.