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š± Why Murphys is topping lists of Californiaās most timeless small towns
Good day Murphys! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Murphys is topping lists of Californiaās most timeless small towns
Also on today's calendar: Simply Bliss! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ These 15 Picturesque California Towns Look Like They're Stuck In A Bygone Era (familydestinationsguide.com) ā Murphys gets a loving spotlight here as a preserved Gold Rush-era main street thatās now packed with wine tasting rooms, historic hotels, caves to explore, and year-round community events. The piece also compares Murphys with other picturesque California towns that feel frozen in time, giving locals ideas for easy day trips while highlighting what makes their own villageās mix of history, wine, and scenery stand out. 
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šø Around Murphys
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Upcoming Events in
Murphys
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ā Featured events ā
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Shred Fest 2026
Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St, Murphys
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Simply Bliss!
Good Karma Yoga Loft , 433 CA-4 , Murphys
9:00 am -
Live Music @ Murphys Irish Pub
Murphys Irish Pub , 415 Main St , Murphys
11:00 am -
Live Music Upstairs
Boyle MacDonald Wines , 448B Main St , Murphys
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday May 10
Friday May 15
š£ Murphys Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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The Shawshank Redemption
Sierra Rep's Fallon House Theatre , 11175 Washington St , Columbia
7:30 pm -
43rd Annual Home & Garden Show, Sonora Ca.
Mother Lode Fairgrounds , 220 Southgate Dr , Sonora
10:00 am -
Wildflower Train
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park , 10501 Reservoir Rd , Jamestown
10:45 am -
The Fiber Fellowship
Tuolumne County Arts , 21 N Washington St , Sonora
11:00 am -
Live Music @ Mystic Saloon
The Howardsā Mystic Saloon , 4529 CA-4 , Avery
8:00 pm -
Aronld Rim Trail : Tree Identifier Walks with Mary Anne Carlton
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum , 2148 Dunbar Rd , Arnold
9:00 am -
Brian Jirka & Fiddle Dave ā FREE Live Music ā CLICK HERE
Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room , 2849 Batten Rd , Vallecito
1:00 pm -
Line Dancing @ Miner's Lounge
Miners Lounge , 1276 S Main St , Angels Camp
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Thursday April 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I used to know a home health aide named Nichole who was the help for Hilary.
I am now seeking home health assistance for a friend and never got Nicholeās contact information. Does anyone know her? Or, for that matter, anyā¦ (Nextdoor Murphys to Red Apple) - May be needing someone to takeover our yard work soon.
Mowing, Rosebush trimming, Flowerbed maintenance, etc. Anyone know of anyone reliable that does a great job? (Nextdoor Penn Gulch/Big Valley)
š Nearby News
Columbia
- Granny Basketball League playing 1920s-style game in Visalia (visaliatimesdelta.com)
- New Bistro From Local Restaurateur Could Be in the Works for Sonora (whatnow.com)
Sonora
- The Oversized Sandwiches At This California Restaurant Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State (familydestinationsguide.com)
- GoFundMe launched for family of woman killed in Stanislaus-area tunnel collapse (fresnobee.com)
San Andreas
- Calaveras builds toward league tournament with a pair of wins (calaverasenterprise.com)
Ok Murphys! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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