Copperopolis Community Center: 2011

The Copperopolis Community Center

The CCC (Copperopolis Community Center was officially established January 19,1940 as a non-profit corporation to promote activities that benefited the community by a group of volunteers comprised of founding families and residents of Copperopolis. Through the efforts of the CCC two publicly owned buildings in Copperopolis have been preserved; the Armory and the brick Congregational Church, and both buildings have the honor of being recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources. In addition, the CCC strives to preserve historical archives, artifacts, and has developed a Copperopolis history program for the local Copperopolis Elementary School.

The CCC is comprised of community volunteers, including a seven-member Board of Directors and individual, family and business sponsors. If you would like to become a CCC sponsor click HERE to download a printable PDF form.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Copperopolis Commemorative Bricks - a lasting gift

In 2010 the little town of Copperopolis celebrated its 150th anniversary.

To give you a glimpse into the staggering amount of years that have passed since Copperopolis began, here a a few interesting things that occured 150 years ago in 1860:
Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th President of the United States.
The Pony Express made its first run.
The British Open is played for the first time, won by Willie Park.
World first iron hulled battleship, British HMS warrior, is launched.
Charles Dickens publishes first copy of 'Great Expectations.'
Souh Carolina secedes from the United States Union.

Now Copperopolis is making there own 'history to be remembered' with a commemorative brick wall located in the Copperopolis Historic Plaza on Main Street, in the historic district.

Each brick is engraved with a personal message, thought, or saying, that will withstand the test of time, leaving your message for generations to come.

If you would like to order a commemorative brick for the next phase of the brick wall, please click HERE to download a printable PDF form.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Copperopolis Community Center Wine Tasting Event a Success

Approximately 125 people came out for the 25th Annual Community Center Wine Tasting Saturday evening held at the Historical Copperopolis Armory.

This event is one of two fund raising events held each year to raise funds for the Copperopolis Community Center. The funds are used to help with restoration of the historical sites in Copperopolis and to share the towns rich history with the public.

The Community Center yearly hosts walking tours of Copperopolis for the Elementary school telling tales of Black Bart, Madam Felix and more. The children visit all the historic sites in town and are regailed with the hilarious story telling skills of Linda Beck.

Many wineries were highlighted Saturday evening including: Albena Munari, Muir Hanna, Bodega Del Sur, Chatom, Frogs Tooth, Kautz Ironstone, Laraine, Millaire, Black Sheep, and Stevenot.

Also pouring and offering samples were Renner Winery and Copperopolis Olive Oil Company, both with tasting rooms in Copperopolis Town Square.

Article from the Copper Gazette, 1-10-11