Downieville is Alive and Well!!

Weekends are getting busier, weather is mostly warm and sunny and businesses in Downieville are re-opening for the 2012 season! Yea! So happy to come out of hibernation! It’s wonderful to have a full-service town again! We’ve got some great restaurants, shops, and interesting places to visit here. The Grubstake Saloon has reopened for lunches and dinner--always a popular place for a great steak dinner! The Two Rivers Café has pizza, pastas, burgers and more; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner-delicious!  La Cocina Del Oro is a favorite for authentic Mexican food. Fun atmosphere and tasty fresh dishes! Coyoteville has great breakfast and lunches and Belle's Cafe has food/snacks to go! Lots of choices now and all are WINNERS!  Fishing season has opened, although at this time of the year, the river is still running a bit high. Great for the kayakers, though, and there are lots around! This end of Highway 49 is a also a popular putt for motorcycle enthusiasts and there are always large groups of riders visiting during the weekends.

Check out some of the new “old finds” at Vintage Gal! I’ve been shopping during the winter and brought in some great new items! May hours are Friday-Sunday 10am to 4pm. Extended days and hours starting in June. You can always call me at 530-289-3659 for an appointment, too. I’m always happy to open up for you!

www.vintagegalantiques.com

So come on up to Downieville! We may be small….but we have it all!!

Posted by Cherry Simi, Vintage Gal Antiques & Fine Things

Got Ghost? The California Haunts will be at the Soiled Doves Parlour and Gifts next Saturday May 5th looking for Ghosts. Their entourage will tour other buildings, The Brewery, Mountain Messenger, etc. Too much fun!

U.S. travelers say fuel prices will keep them closer to home this summer

U.S. travelers say fuel prices will keep them closer to home this summer

Yuba Pass Chili Cook Off 2012



Crowd is gathering!

Jim Johnston from Streamside Cabins



Not sure who won the Ass Last Trophy.

Sierra City gang with Bob & Kathy Morales

Caleb Bowman and sister, Sara, Loganville entry

Sidonie Christian

Downieville's Mike Galan & family with Sierra City's Robert Eshelman (you can't see him, he's in camo!)

Downieville's Supervisor Lee Adams in his "bear bonnet"!

Perfect weather, (if you like warm, sunny weather!), a hungry crowd!  Fun at the Yuba Pass!

Downieville Merchant Business Meeting Scheduled

The informal Downieville merchant group will meet Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30pm at the Masonic Bldg.  The meeting is open to all interested business owners, residents, service groups and organizations.  It’s BYOB and a plate of appetizers.  There has been a lot of enthusiasm and “work together” spirit for the upcoming summer season, with several town projects  in the works.  Please join us!

Downieville 2012 Calendar

February 18, Saturday CABIN FEVER SPAGHETTI DINNER DVF-AUX
February 18, Saturday HOME GROWN TALENT Yuba Theatre Sierra Arts 
February 25, Saturday 4th ANNUAL SNOWBALL 7 pm-12 am
March 3, Saturday CHILI COOK-OFF Yuba Pass
March 24th, Saturday FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION DINNER
April 5th & 6th Thursday/Friday EASTER BASKET RAFFLE (DVF-AUX)
Apr 6, 2012 -Apr 7, 2012 Friday/Saturday Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2012
April 7th, Saturday EASTER EGG HUNT @ DOWNIEVILLE SCHOOL
April 28th, Saturday MADHATTER'S TEA PARTY 12 PM-NATIVE DAUGHTER'S
April 28th, Saturday FISHERSMAN'S BREAKFAST DVF-AUX
May 12th, Saturday CANCER AWARENESS WALK CSF/WAMC
July 4th, Wednesday PARADE, FOOT RACES
July 7th, Saturday MUSTER, TRI-TIP BBQ STREET DANCE DVF-AUX
August 4th & 5th,  Saturday/Sunday  DOWNIEVILLE CLASSIC
August 25th, Saturday CLAMPERS INITIATION ECV
August 25th, Saturday ICE CREAM SOCIAL 12 PM--NATIVE DAUGHTER'S
August 26th, Sunday COMMUNITY BREAKFAST DVF-AUX
September 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Gold Rush Days, Street Dance, BBQ & Donkey Races DVF-AUX
September 8th, Saturday DOWNIEVILLE ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW
November 10th, Saturday CANDLE LIGHT DOINS EVC
November 11th, Sunday VETERANS DAY CEREMONY @ BELL TOWER
November 15th & 16th,  Thursday/Friday THANKSGIVING RAFFLE BASKET DVF-AUX
November 22nd, Thursday MISS JODY'S THANKSGIVING DINNER
December 1st, Saturday HOLIDAY ON MAIN

Thank you to Karen and Donna, for your input!!!! If your event has been overlooked, or is incorrect please send an email or leave a post so it can be added.

ECV Downie 1849 - Downieville Summer Event 2010. Clampers Gold Rush Mining History

Downieville, Ca. 4th of July! "Fireless Fireworks Stomp" Everyone is welcome to join in for old fashion FUN!

Downieville Stars in Fictional Novel!

Mike Sirota's new novel, The Burning Ground, takes place in Lodestar, California. The research for this book took place in Downieville and is about ghosts and gold mining.  This contemporary story takes place over a period of nine days encompassing Labor Day weekend 2012, with Lodestar hosting an annual event called Gold Rush Days which brings hordes of tourists to bolster the town's economy.  A grave robber desecrates an ancient Maidu burial ground in search of artifacts.  Now the vengeful spirits unleash a bloodbath that threatens the town of Lodestar. 

The book will be published on February 14 by ZOVA Books.  Follow Mike's blog at: www.mikesirota.wordpress.com 

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and am looking forward to reading this novel! Sounds like a winner!

(I took a portion of this text from the Feb. 2, 2012 issue of the Mountain Messenger.)

Cherry Simi
Vintage Gal Antiques

Upcoming Events for February-April 2012

February 8,  Wednesday......Merchant's Meeting....................Masonic Hall..........5:30 pm
February 18, Saturday.........Cabin Fever Spaghetti Dinner.....Community Hall... 5:00 pm
February 18, Saturday.........Home Grown Talent....................Yuba Theatre
February 25, Saturday.........4th Annual Snowball...........Community Hall     7 pm-12 am

March 3, Saturday...............Chili Cook-off............................Yuba Pass...Judging at noon 

April 6 & 7 Fri. & Sat.........Banff Mountain Film Festival......Yuba Theatre.........7:00 pm

Event times will be posted as soon as they become available.  For detailed information of each event, please check the Mountain Messenger.  This is just posted here as a "head's up" of activity that may affect some businesses in Downieville.

February Merchant Meeting Confirmed

The Feb. 8 meeting location is confirmed with Steve Folsom at the Masonic Hall meeting room. Please bring $1.00 each toward the rental of $25 for the heating that we'll be using. A small price to pay for a great meeting place!  Meeting starts at 5:30.  I'll also put a reminder in the Mountain Messenger.  Thanks for a great turn-out at the January meeting and for all the enthusiasm!
Cherry @ Vintage Gal Antiques

Sierra Hardware

  Hopefully we will all learn to use it as a valuable tool!

Merchants Meeting and Potluck

Merchants and other community organizers are invited to attend a potluck at the Masonic Hall in Downieville on February 8, 2012. 5:30 PM to discuss the upcoming summer season. See you there!

Welcome

This blog is for everyone in Downieville to use, so that the Downievillian's know what is happening here. You may "POST", add a "Comment" or  an "Event", which let's everyone know, what you know, example "my motel is full, or Spaghetti night on Friday". Need help email downievilleca@gmail.com .
 Detailed, Simple instructions are being emailed. Thanks and looking forward to a great season!