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Calico Ghost Town will usher in 2009 with musical entertainment, old West gambling demonstrations, family fun and awe-inspiring fireworks. The town will ring out the old with a New Years celebration December 26-28th.
 
The fun begins Friday, December 26th in the old mining town located off I-15 north of Barstow.  Grammy nominated Lisa Haley and the Zydecats will delight the crowd with continuous performances throughout the weekend.  Singing cowboy, Billy Erickson, will entertain through his songs and tales of the West. 
 
Visitors can learn how to play a little 5-card stud during Old West gambling demonstrations.  By strolling through town one can see the town blacksmith hard at work.  Calico shops and restaurants are open and patrons are encouraged to come explore.
 
Children will have fun climbing a 24' wall, learning to stay upright on an inflatable bull riding machine, and developing rope-making skills.  They will even be able to try their hands at virtual calf roping.
 
Calico Ghost Town's family friendly New Years celebration will light up the skies of Calico Mountain with a must-see fireworks display Saturday, December 27th at 6:00 p.m.
 
Admission to New Years at Calico is $10 adults; $5 ages 6-15, free for children under 6 years.  Price includes Maggie's Mine, the Mystery Shack and gold panning amusements.  Rides on the narrow gauge mining train are additional.
 
Visitors are encouraged to spend the last weekend of the old year ushering in New Years at Calico Ghost Town.  Camping sites are available and may be reserved by calling 1-800-TO CALICO.  For more information, visit www.calicotown.com.

From the county:

Holiday decorations are up and the spirit of Christmas is in the air at Calico Ghost Town.   Visit the old West mining town and experience the holidays like the town's first settlers did.
 
The Christmas at Calico Event will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday.  Admire the beautifully decorated store fronts along Main Street and  listen to the sounds of The Good Time Carolers filling the streets with music. Elvis impersonator, David E. Prezley will make a special guest appearance singing Christmas carols.  Members of the Silver Baptist Church will perform.  Listen to a reading of "T'was the Night Before Christmas." 

At 5:30 p.m., Santa will arrive to help light the Christmas tree and take photos with children.  Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.
 
Spend $75 at any of the Calico merchants and receive a free collectible Calico bear.
 
Admission to Calico through Jan. 11 is $5 for individuals, $10 per carload of up to 6 people.  The price of admission includes the attractions Maggie's Mine, Mystery Shack and gold panning.  
 
Calico Ghost Town is located off of I-15 at Ghost Town Road in Yermo.  More info: www.calicotown.com or call 1-800-TO-CALICO. 

From the county:

Recent economic news has impacted everyone, no matter what their status. People are still looking for entertainment outlets that will uplift their spirits and still fit into the family budget.
 
San Bernardino County Regional Parks, sensitive to those needs, have introduced a special park entry fee for the holiday season.  Normal park admission is $6 per adult, $3 for children 6-15.  During special events the entry fee is $10 adults; $5 children, 6-15.  Beginning Friday, November 28 through Sunday, January 11, 2009 the entry fee to Calico Ghost Town will be $5 for an individual and $10 for a carload (up to six persons).
 
Attractions such as Maggie's Mine, the Mystery Shack and gold panning will be incorporated into the entry free at Calico.  
 
During the holiday season, Calicowill host three special events:  Heritage Festival (Nov. 28-30); Christmas at Calico (Dec. 6); and New Years at Calico, (Dec. 26-28). 

Families looking to have some fun while avoiding crowded malls on Black Friday may want to head to Calico Ghost Town's Heritage Festival.

"It's a time for folks to gather on the weekend of Thanksgiving and come to Calico to see some of the trades and shows of the West," said Jamie Murphy, events special coordinator. "It's basically a celebration of Western heritage."

The festival runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

The restored mining town in Yermo will host country singer Tony Vice and the Billhillies Band.

There will also be Native Indian dancing, adobe brick-making and a medicine-man show.
A number of activities are planned for children, Murphy said. There will be adobe brick making, quilting, wool spinning and black smithing demonstrations. A rope maker will be on hand to teach children how to make ropes just as early California settlers did.
During the festival, there will be old-fashioned games for children to play -- hoop and stick, cat's cradle, ring fling and pick up sticks.

Admission is $5 per person or $10 per carload of six people. Tickets include admission to Maggie's Mine, the Mystery Shack and panning for gold.

For more information, go online to www.calicotown.com.

What: Trick-or-treating and a costume contest

Where: Main Street, Calico Ghost Town, Yermo

When: 5-9 p.m., tonight

Breakdown of Events:

            5:00 p.m.          Coloring Contest.- Trick or Treat bags
            5 30 p.m.          Costume Contest
            7:00 p.m.          A showing of the film, "The Corpse Bride"

Admission: $10 per carload. 

Information: www.calicotown.com/

Starting Oct. 10, campers attending Calico Days at Calico Ghost Town in Yermo will have a new way to enter the park. 

San Bernardino County Regional Parks has created a new entrance into Calico for overnight camping guests just west of the main gate. 

 In the past, long lines of traffic formed park during major events.  The traffic was due to processing camping guests for overnight stays.  

A new roadway for overnight camping guests was constructed to by-pass the main gate. 

More information: www.calicotown.com or 1-800-TO-CALICO.