Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Updates have been made in all of our departments.
Check them out below, or see our daily posts on Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty.
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News & Announcements
Mark Bennett, "Outside the Ivory Tower": Beneath The Radar
Sutter Amador Hospital Welcomes OB-GYN Gail A. Russell, M.D., FACOG - AmadorHealth.com
Melissa Doyel is August's Artist of the Month at Sutter Creek Gallery - AmadorArts.com
It's That Time! Tickets Ready for Purchase at Amador County Fair - LifeInAmador.com
Amador Children's Theater Presents: "The Adventures of the Argonauts" - AmadorArts.com (see flyer below)
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SUMMER BIKE SAFETY
Where:  Detert Park, Jackson
When:  Saturday, July 20th from 10am - 1pm
Learn about bike safety!  Bring your bike and receive a free helmet and Jamba Juice (while supplies last), bike wash station, fingerprinting station, maneuver through a bike safety course, see exhibitions of emergency vehicles and more. 
Enter your name for a GRAND PRIZE drawing. 
Two winners will receive a new bicycle! Come join the fun!
Contact: Wilma Fortich 209-304-4908
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WANT A FREE BOWLING PARTY for your office, church, or non-profit group of 10 or more? Call Russell at 223-3334 to schedule a date. Available days and times include M-F, 5:30 pm and all day Sunday. Offer includes 2 free games of bowling and shoe rental per person. Additional games for only $2.75 each. Participants not already Bowling Reward cardholders may sign up and receive $5 bowling reward credit good for a future visit. Offer ends no later than September 2, 2013 and is subject to lane availability. mail@goldcountrylanes.com
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LIBRARY PARTNERS WITH THE FOOD BANK. Throughout the Summer Reading Program which runs until July 27th, the Amador County Library has partnered with the Interfaith Foodbank to collect food at our Main Branch here in Jackson as well as our branches in Ione, Plymouth, Pine Grove and Pioneer.
Most Wanted! Non-perishable food items such as: rice, tuna, pasta, peanut butter, beans (canned or dried),veggies & fruit (canned), cereal (whole grain, low sugar), boxed meals like mac and cheese, juice (canned, plastic or boxed). And always Paper Bags.
For more information on this program, locations of our libraries and hours of operation please call us at 209-223-6400. Your support will be greatly appreciated!
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REMINDER The Friends of Amador Dinner Dance will be held on July 13th at Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione. Doors open at 6pm with a no host bar with the Prime Rib and Teriyaki Chicken Dinner served at 7pm.
Drawing for a Door Prize and an auction and raffle after Dinner.
    Please show your support for No More Casinos in Amador County by joining Friends of Amador for an enjoyable evening .
Tickets are available by calling 245 4588 or you can purchase at the door. $35.00 each

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VIA CITIZEN REPORT: ZUMBATHON CHARITY EVENT: "My name is Kristen Holstine and I am helping the Jr Buffalo Cheerleaders raise money for their uniforms by hosting a Zumbathon Charity Event. We had the cheerleaders selling tickets for $10. Now we want to get the word out to the rest of the community somehow. Someone recommended I contact you to see if you might be able to help us get the word out there. The event is on Saturday July 13th at Amador High School from 9-11.
9:00-9:30 is check in
9:30-10:30 Zumba
10:30-11:00 Refreshments
Tickets are $10 before the event and $15 at the door. All proceeds go to the cheerleaders.
If there is any way you can help us that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Kristen Holstine
Like my facebook page to stay up to date with Zumba news!
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TSPN'S LIVE BROADCAST ---can be found on their web site at: http://www.tspntv.com/home.
TSPN INTERVIEWS:

1) John Plasse talks with Tom Slivick about just a few of the changes that have taken place at the technology and computer center. http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/20802-community-college-foundation-update-john-plasse-on-tspn-tv-news-7-3-13
2) In this week's episode of Armed Forces Weekly, Donna speaks with T.A.P.S. Peer Mentor Melinda Pickerel. http://tspntv.com/tspn-shows/armed-forces-weekly/item/20795-taps-peer-mentor-melinda-pickerel-on-armed-forces-weekly-7-2-13
3) In this edition of TSPN TV News In-Depth, Mike Spence talks with Amador County Solid Waste Program Manager Jim McHargue. http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/20771-amador-county-solid-waste-program-manager-jim-mchargue-on-tspn-tv-news-in-depth-6-26-13

http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/20770-amador-county-waste-programs-jim-mchargue-on-tspn-tv-news-in-depth-6-26-13
4) In this week's Mondays with Monique cooking segment, Pete demonstrates how to make a simple and delicious Shrimp Bruschetta. http://tspntv.com/tspn-shows/mondays-with-monique/item/20784-cooking-shrimp-bruschetta-on-mondays-with-monique-7-1-13
5) In this week's episode of Mondays with Monique, Monique sits down McKenzie's StoneHouse Bistro owner Pete McKenzie.

http://tspntv.com/tspn-shows/mondays-with-monique/item/20785-pete-mckenzie-on-mondays-with-monique-7-1-13
6) Eric Fitzsimons, Founder and CEO of I Employ Veterans, talks with Donna Lyons about his company and how he is trying to help veterans find work. http://tspntv.com/tspn-shows/armed-forces-weekly/item/20768-i-employ-veterans-founder-and-ceo-eric-fitzsimons-on-armed-forces-weekly-6-25-13
7) Supervisor John Plasse discusses some of the items that are on the agenda for this week's meeting of the Amador County Board of Supervisors. http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/20758-board-of-supervisors-pre-agenda-report-with-john-plasse-on-tspn-tv-news-6-24-13
8) Supervisor John Plasse talks with Paul Molinelli Jr. about the process of becoming a member of a grand jury and the duties that come with the position. 
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July Newsletters:

AAUW Amador Newsletter: "Gold Filings"
AmadorArts - Spring/Summer 2013
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
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CLICK HERE for Amador Water Agency Board & Committee Meetings
Chamber Mixer - Wed July 10 - AmadorBusiness.com
AWA Engineering Committee - Wed July 10 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Budget & Finance Committee - Wed July 10 - AmadorGovernment.com
ACUSD/ACOE - Wed July 10 - AmadorEd.com
Amador Water Agency Board Meeting - Thurs July 11
Amador County Artists Association - Wed July 10 - AmadorArtists.org
Fire Tax Protest - Fri July 19
ACWN Luncheon – Wed July 24 - AmadorBusiness.com
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Holding a meeting in your community that you'd like Amador County to know about? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us what it is, date, time, location and a brief description of what the meeting is about. Email your briefs/agendas to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Jackson Power Walk Classes in June & July - AmadorHealth.com
Master Food Preservers Class - Sat July 13 - LifeInAmador.com
WORKSHOP: Living with Native Plants and the Threat of Weeds on the Landscape - Sat July 13 - LifeInAmador.com
PRESENTATION at Sierra Travel - Thurs July 18 - LifeInAmador.com 
Master Gardeners:Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic - Sat July 20 - LifeInAmador.com   
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Holding a class, workshop or seminar? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us about it, give the date, time, location and a brief description of what the class is about. Email your briefs to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Activities & Events
TGIF Summer Music Series
AmadorArts: Events & Activities Update – AmadorArts.com
ACRA Events & Activities Update – LifeInAmador.com 
Amador Children's Theater Presents: "The Adventures of the Argonauts" - AmadorArts.com (see flyer below)
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Dennis Johnson & the Mississippi Ramblers - Sat July 13 - AmadorArts.com
No Casino in Plymouth supports Friends of Amador's fundraising dinner - Sat July 13 - AmadorSoapbox.com
Foothill Conservancy Fundraiser - Sun July 14 - AmadorGroups.com
Church at the Cross presents Vacation Bible School (VBS): "Tell It On The Mountain" - July 29 thru Aug 2 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Murder Mystery Dinner Party at the Preston Castle - Sat Aug 3 - AmadorHistory.com
Sutter Creek Lions Club Famous Pig Feed - Sat Aug 24 - AmadorGroups.com
Summer Sizzle – Sat Aug 31 - LifeInAmador.com
Amador STARS presents "Color Me Hope" at Camp Out For Cancer - Sat Sept 7 AmadorGroups.com
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TGIF Summer Music Series
History of Carson Pass Guided Walks - AmadorHistory.com
Amador Transit's Summer Break Youth Pass is back! - LifeInAmador.com
Amador County Fair Pre-Sales Tickets available - LifeInAmador.com
Summer at NY Fitness - AmadorHealth.com 

LIVE MUSIC:
DARCEL HUNTER appears at the Gold Country Campground Saturday, July 13 - darchella.com
ELECTRA ROAD appears at BG's this Saturday, July 13 - bgjackson.com

OVER THE EDGE appears at Story Winery Saturday, July 13 - overtheedgemusic.com

 
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THIS SUMMER, BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”
EACH WEEK STARTING IN JUNE 2013: 
JACKSON
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
PINE GROVE
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
SUTTER CREEK
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
PLYMOUTH
Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth
Contact: Kerry Williams, Amador Farmers Market Manager @ 209-418-7591
AmadorFarmersMarket.com
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2nd SHOWING OF “HOMETOWN MEMORIES” Due to popular demand we are having a 2nd showing of "Homecoming Memories". July 19th, 6pm at Clark's Corner - We hope to see you there! Tickets are $10 and are on sale at Clark's Corner.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: TEAM FITNESS is expanding it's hours in August to meet the needs of the gals who used to go to CURVES in Pine Grove which just closed. We need people to work Monday 1pm - 6 or 7pm; Tuesday 11am to ? and/or Wed 8am - 2pm or so. First priority is Monday. (Have already found someone to work Monday mornings starting at 8am starting the beginning of August.)
 Contract Work Instructor Qualifications: Ideally a Certified Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer or yoga teacher would be good. If you are in the process of becoming certified that is ok too. Classes that would also be taught include Stretch, Circuit and Lift, Shape and Strengthen, Express and others of your choice. Friendly, clear communicator and experience with healthy weight-loss is important too. Business Liability Insurance required.
   Contact Cherie Maitland of Team Fitness on her cell at 209-304-5139
Cherie Maitland
Team Fitness
A Comfortable Place
to Get In Shape
209-296-BFit (2348)
www.TeamFitnessAmador.com
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