What a weekend for a home show
Peggy Pietrowicz has planned and managed the Home and Garden Show for six of the 38 years the event has … Read more
Union Democrat staff
‘Route 66’ is dynamic, spirited entertainment
Now playing at the Fallon House Theatre in Columbia is Sierra Repertory Theatre’s lively production … Read more
February’s star students recognized
Tuolumne County schools have announced Students of the Month for February: Sadie Schultz, second grade, … Read more
March gardening in the Central Sierra Nevada
“Indoors or out, no one relaxes in March, that month of wind and taxes. The … Read more
Finding room to grow almost anywhere
Anyone can turn a yard or even a few pots into beautiful food, says Los … Read more
A healthier Shepherd’s Pie recipe
The creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry and the potatoes are mashed with olive … Read more
Soda bread a simple one to make
Making bread from scratch is time-consuming, until now! Irish soda bread is the easiest bread … Read more
Falafel, street food of the Middle East
I spent half of one youthful summer in the Middle East, working on an archaeological … Read more
Don’t let aphids suck the life out of your garden
Although it’s been wintry recently, spring is on the way. One of the first signs … Read more
Food & Drink Notes for March 5, 2019
Italian Club meets for dinner on Friday The Italian Club will meet Friday, March 8, … Read more
Four join competition for title of 2019 Roundup Queen
Four young women will vie for the 2019 Mother Lode Roundup Queen crown. The contestants … Read more
Center’s crab feed a success
A big thank you to the volunteers, table and placemat sponsors, raffle item donors, and … Read more
Religious Events for March 1, 2019
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3, … Read more
Community Notes for March 1, 2019
Women Voters meet March 2 in Sonora The Mother Lode League of Women Voters will … Read more
SRT’s ‘A Chorus Line’ a ‘dazzling’ performance
Sierra Repertory Theatre has opened its 40th season with the celebrated and influential musical, “A … Read more
You don’t need a recipe
As the food editor of The New York Times and the founding editor of NYT … Read more
The crispiest pork chops
Neighborhood restaurants occupy a very special place in my heart. These spots are not on … Read more
Turn a rotisserie chicken into two dinners for six people
By Nick Kindelsperger Chicago Tribune I don’t need to spend much time examining why you … Read more
Make a morning meal with love
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we begin to think, “What can I do for the … Read more
Food & Drink Notes for February 12, 2019
Senior Center Crab feet set for Feb. 23 The Tuolumne County Senior Center will hold … Read more
Everything you never knew you wanted to know about fences
In the middle of the 1800s, when mining was in full swing, farmers and merchants … Read more
Gifts from the garden, or for the garden, perfect for Valentine’s Day
Each year on Feb. 14 we honor our loved ones with a gift, flowers, unexpected … Read more
Sierra Living Notes for Feb. 9, 2019
Fiber artists meet Feb. 9 The Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group will meet Saturday, Feb. … Read more
Inmate art on display at Columbia College
Stacy Hay is a retired corrections officer who teaches an arts class for inmates at … Read more
Book charts journeys of Calaveras band to Navajo reservation wrought by poverty
Mark Dyken and his brother, Bear, drove a 1990 Toyota pickup truck through Blue Canyon … Read more
County Poetry Out Loud finals set Saturday in Sonora
The Tuolumne County finals for Poetry Out Loud will take place Saturday, Feb. 9, in … Read more
Pack club to host 18th annual fundraising dinner Emigrant Basin Pack and Social Club will … Read more
Religious Events for February 8, 2019
St. Matthew Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will collect socks for the Lambert Community Drop-In Center … Read more
Good Old Days from the Union Democrat archives
Editor’s note: Take a trip back to the Mother Lode’s past with a look at … Read more
February filled with taxes, candy and crab at Senior Center
Join us at the Senior Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, for an All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed … Read more
Elks donate to Interfaith
The Sonora Elks Lodge in December made its biggest donation to date to Interfaith Community … Read more
Community Notes for February 1, 2019
Gala will support art, music programsat Curtis Creek An event to support the art and … Read more
Religious Events for February 1, 2019
Candlemas will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 127 Jackson St., Sonora at 9 … Read more
Summerville High, Connections announce honor rolls
Summerville High School and Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy have announced honor rolls for … Read more
Locals win gold at country’s largest wine judging
In this season of handing out music, movie and TV awards, the country’s biggest wine … Read more
