This Weekend


Saturday, Nov. 30: 38th Christmas in the Country Craft Faire and Luncheon, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain Ranch Community Club, 8049 Washington St. Vendors of handmade goods, lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., raffle prizes and bake sale. Interested vendors call Karen Malotte (209) 754-5155.

Giving Tuesday - A Holiday Luau nonprofit fundraiser hosted by the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Mokelumne Town Hall, 8283 Main St. Enjoy dinner, live music and auction prizes including a chance to win a free cruise for two. Meet the local nonprofits of Calaveras County with donation and volunteer opportunities. Tickets on sale at www.calaveras.org/givingtuesday.

The Valley Springs News

Your local newspaper for Valley Springs, Burson, Jenny Lind, La Contenta, Rancho Calaveras and Wallace. Advertising, marketing and printing services provided.

Latest Headlines

Tuesday, Dec. 3


Post office outlines holiday deadlines


The benefits of shopping local


History of Black Friday



If you're not a subscriber, you can find The Valley Springs News at the following locations for 50 cents per issue.


In front of Mar-Val Market - Valley Springs

In front of Umpqua Bank, Highway 26, Valley Springs

In front of Good Friends Chinese Restaurant, State Route 12 and 26, Valley Springs

In front of the Dollar Plus Store, State Route 12, Valley Springs

Inside La Contenta Mini Mart, Valley Springs

In front of the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse, State Route 26 and Baldwin, Valley Springs

At the side of Valley Springs Chevron, off Highway 26, Valley Springs

Inside Zippy Mart, 506 E. Highway 12, Valley Springs

Inside 76 Mini-Mart - Highway 26, Valley Springs

In front of the Burson Market, Highway 12 and Burson Road

In front of the Sierra Energy station, 7998 E. Highway 12, Wallace

Complimentary copies available from DJ's Hair - 10-I  Nove Way, Valley Springs


Calaveras County News can be found:


STAR Donuts, State Route 49 near Main Street, San Andreas


Sender's Market, Mountain Ranch


Frank's Cafe, State Routes 49 and 26, Mokelumne Hill


Wilseyville Post Office


Rail Road Flat Market


Angels Foods, State Route 49, Angels Camp


Murphys Mini-Mart, State Route 4, Murphys


Avery Saloon, State Route 4, Avery


Arnold Post Office








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