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News & Announcements
TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at www.tspntv.com
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CA GOVERNMENT NEWS can be viewed at: news.ca.gov
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August Newsletters:
AAUW Amador Newsletter: "Gold Filings"
AmadorArts - Spring/Summer 2013
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Friends of the Amador County Library - Spring 2013
Gold Hills Homeopathy
Mother Lode Harvest Newsletter
Preston Castle Communicator
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church
The Arc of Amador & Calaveras and Hospice of Amador
& Calaveras Partner to Present: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities Through Life-Ending Illness, Grief and Loss -
Thurs Oct 24 – AmadorGroups.com
Special Meeting: Amador
County Recreational
Meeting - Fri Aug 23 – AmadorGovernment.com
Special Meeting: Amador Water Agency - Thurs Aug 22 - AmadorGovernment.com
Amador Flower Farm holds a free Labor Day Progressive Picnic
– Mon Sept 2 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
The First Annual Downtown Wine Tasting in the Streets in Amador City
- Fri Sept 27 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
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LAST FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT MT. ZION!
Free Popcorn and Lemonade!
Just bring your favorite lawn chair and blanket!
For more info: www.mtzchurch.org
Just bring your favorite lawn chair and blanket!
For more info: www.mtzchurch.org
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FAITH LUTHERAN 3RD ANNUAL YARD SALE – Aug 30-31 from 8AM-3PM
at Faith Lutheran, 22601 Highway 88, Pioneer. This is going to be
huge but will not include any clothing. For more info, contact Arlene at arlenewhite20@comcast.net
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ARTS NETWORKING MIXER - THURS AUG 22 AmadorArts will be having another one of its quarterly
open-to-the-public social get-togethers on Thursday, August 22, from 6:00 to
8:00 pm. They rotate to different places each time, with the next
Arts Networking Mixer being at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson, home of outdoor
play productions by Main Street Theatre Works. For tonight, the
stage will have Amador High Drama students giving short improvisations, under
the direction of Giles Turner. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, catered by
Rosebud’s in Jackson, and
a no-host bar are featured so that locals, whether they are artists, residents,
or business people, may have an opportunity for socializing. There’s always a
raffle, usually for artwork. The event is free for AmadorArts
members, or $5 for all others.
To reach the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, turn onto North Main St, from
Hwy 49/88. Turn into the amphitheatre free parking lot across the street from
the Kennedy Tailing Wheels
Park. It’s a
short walk to the amphitheatre. The next Arts Networking Mixer will
be at Helwig Winery on December 5 and will feature music by Over the Edge voted
Best Amador Band for 2013.
For more details, visit www.amadorarts.org or
call 209-267-9038.
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TSPN INTERVIEWS:
Mike Spence talks with Anne Platt about some of the concerns
that people have about what will be involved with the implementation of the
Affordable Care Act and what the impact will be in Amador County.
http://tspntv.com/component/
In this edition of TSPN TV News In-Depth, Mike Spence
talks with Sutter Amador Hospital CEO Anne Platt about the Affordable Care Act.
http://tspntv.com/component/CA GOVERNMENT NEWS can be viewed at: news.ca.gov
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August Newsletters:
AAUW Amador Newsletter: "Gold Filings"
AmadorArts - Spring/Summer 2013
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Friends of the Amador County Library - Spring 2013
Gold Hills Homeopathy
Mother Lode Harvest Newsletter
Preston Castle Communicator
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church
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INTERFAITH FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
INTERFAITH FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Interfaith Food Bank is trying to rebuild its volunteer
roster, specifically on call volunteers.
If you are a spur of the moment type person, willing to fill
in at the last minute, at the drop of a hat, in a minutes' notice, quick like a
bunny, in two shakes of a lamb's tail, quick as a wink and are Johnny on the
spot weekdays and weekends, please email or call Volunteer Coordinator Di
Stewart. distewartw@gmail.com
209-267-9006
It will require a couple days training to get familiar with
the process.
Although this is a plea for on call volunteers, if you or
someone you know are interested in a regular schedule, please contact Di
Stewart.
Positions available: 18 years and older
Receptionist 10-12 & 12-2 Monday through Friday
Intake 10-12 & 12-2 Monday
through Friday (minor computer use)
Food pick up, rides with driver 7:45 - 10:45
Monday through Sunday (some lifting up to 40lb)
Drivers 7:45 - 10:30 Monday through
Sunday (some lifting up to 40lb) Isuzu box van & Sprinter van a must,
an International Diesel Bob Tail a plus. You will need to supply
aDMV record print out. Fee reimbursed upon request.
Please consider supporting this need.
Thomas Thompson
Executive Director
Interfaith Council of Amador
12181 Airport
Rd.
Jackson,
CA 95642
209-267-9008
fax
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UPDATE REGARDING THE IONE VALLEY LAND, AIR & WATER DEFENSE ALLIANCE LLC VERSUS AMADOR COUNTY AND DEVELOPERS NEWMAN MINERALS,
William Bunce, Farallon Capital Management, John Telishak, Edwin Lands, LLC,
Greenrock Ranch Lands, LLC, etc. This morning, Amador Superior Court rescheduled the
lawsuit hearing to Tuesday, September 10th, from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Please save the date and spread the word.
All that support stopping the Newman Ridge quarry and Edwin
Center North hot asphalt plant are welcome to attend Tuesday, September
10th. Your presence, for even part of the day, will be very appreciated. Let's
keep Amador County air, land & water clean for
all! More info atwww.ionevalleylawda.com
Sondra West-Moore for Ione
Valley Land,
Air & Water Defense Alliance, LLC
office: 818 508-4744
cell:
818 681-4182office: 818 508-4744
cell:
swestmoore@gmail.com
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DONATE GLASSES and change someone’s life. Walgreen's now has a Sutter Creek Lion's Club eyeglass recycling box in the Pharmacy area by the table with the brochures. They accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, and plastic and metal frames. Children’s glasses are especially needed!
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MASTER GARDENERS ANNUAL TOMATO TASTING CONTEST
If you are like most gardeners, tomatoes are number one in your heart. Most of us eagerly anticipate the first delicious fruit of the season. We are all looking for the perfect tomato. Saturday, August 31st is your chance to put your tomatoes to the ultimate test! Amador Master Gardeners are sponsoring a tomato judging and tasting at the Sutter Creek Farmers Market.
DONATE GLASSES and change someone’s life. Walgreen's now has a Sutter Creek Lion's Club eyeglass recycling box in the Pharmacy area by the table with the brochures. They accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, and plastic and metal frames. Children’s glasses are especially needed!
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MASTER GARDENERS ANNUAL TOMATO TASTING CONTEST
If you are like most gardeners, tomatoes are number one in your heart. Most of us eagerly anticipate the first delicious fruit of the season. We are all looking for the perfect tomato. Saturday, August 31st is your chance to put your tomatoes to the ultimate test! Amador Master Gardeners are sponsoring a tomato judging and tasting at the Sutter Creek Farmers Market.
Bring at least one
washed tomato of each variety (at least five cherry tomatoes) to the Sutter
Creek Farmers Market by 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 31st. The judges will announce their favorites at
10:30 AM. The largest tomato will
receive a special award. Join us for the public tasting and you will have the
fun of tasting all kinds of tomatoes, from tiny grape-size tomatoes to giants
the size of grapefruits, and a variety of colors, including yellow, orange,
pink, tiger striped, and of course, ruby red.
We are sure to have a tomato you’ve never tasted before and that may
become your new favorite.
Questions? email Bobby dbbrubaker@softcom.net.
Questions? email Bobby dbbrubaker@softcom.net.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SIERRA GOLD QUILTERS GUILD presents the Sierra Gold Harvest 2013 Quilt Show featuring vendor booths, country store, raffle baskets, demonstrations, refreshments, quilts for sale & small quilt auctions. October 5-6, 2013 (Saturday 10 AM-5 PM & Sunday 10 AM-4 PM) at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Admission is $7 (husbands and children under 12 are free). For more information, visit www.sgqg.org or call 831-247-1907 or email beachbreak112@aol.com
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SIERRA GOLD QUILTERS GUILD presents the Sierra Gold Harvest 2013 Quilt Show featuring vendor booths, country store, raffle baskets, demonstrations, refreshments, quilts for sale & small quilt auctions. October 5-6, 2013 (Saturday 10 AM-5 PM & Sunday 10 AM-4 PM) at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Admission is $7 (husbands and children under 12 are free). For more information, visit www.sgqg.org or call 831-247-1907 or email beachbreak112@aol.com
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EVENTS AT KIRKWOOD:
KIRKWOOD: ANNUAL 5K/10K & KIDS’RUN PLANNED FOR AUG 31
KIRKWOOD: ANNUAL 5K/10K & KIDS’RUN PLANNED FOR AUG 31
This fun event has been taking place in Kirkwood each Labor Day weekend for 33 years
and is planned for August 31, 2013. Presented by the Tahoe Mountain
Milers and sponsored by Kirkwood Mountain Resort and the Kirkwood Volunteer
Fire Department, the 10K trail adventure run follows single track and dirt road
3 miles up the mountain to an elevation of 8,200 feet. The 5K road run
includes 1/4 mile of single track with a log crossing. Unique ceramic medals
are awarded to all finishers. For kids, there is a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile
fun run; kids make their own medals. Event day shirts will be available for
sale as long as supplies last. The Grand Prize drawing for a Kirkwood Downhill
Pass for 2013-2014 and a Kirkwood Cross Country
Ski Pass
takes place just before noon; you must be present to win. Gather your
family and friends and register online now by visiting www.race360.com/15171.
Early registration prior to August 19 costs $30; after that the cost is $35
until August 28 and event-day registration is $40. Race day registration
takes place from 8:15 – 8:45 am on the deck of The Lodge. The Kids race
kicks off at 9 am with the 5K and 10K to follow. Net proceeds from the
event benefit the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department,
KIRKWOOD: 12th ANNUAL THIN AIR CHILI COOK OFF
Saturday August 31, Noon to 5 pm
Kirkwood
Village Plaza
Taste chili from the region’s best chili makers and vote for
your favorite. The judging this year will feature cash prizes for winning
home-made chili as well as a prize for those recipes prepared by professional
chefs. Enjoy wine and beer tasting, live music featuring Out of Bounds,
Kids Zone with a bounce house, arts and crafts and face painting; pony rides
and an area with toss games. The cost for chili, wine and beer tasting
kits is $30 for adults and this includes a commemorative glass. Chili
tasting only costs $10. Kids Zone $10. A portion of the net proceeds
benefits the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department.
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CLICK HERE for Amador Water Agency Board & Committee Meetings
CLICK HERE for the City of Jackson
CLICK HERE for the City of Sutter Creek
CLICK HERE for the City of Plymouth
CLICK HERE for the City of Ione
CLICK HERE for the Upcountry Community Council
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
CLICK HERE for the City of Jackson
CLICK HERE for the City of Sutter Creek
CLICK HERE for the City of Plymouth
CLICK HERE for the City of Ione
CLICK HERE for the Upcountry Community Council
Amador Water Agency Special Meeting: CAWP Gravity Supply
Line Project - Thurs Aug 22 AmadorGovernment.com
Progressive Women’s Committee – Thurs Sept 5 -AmadorSoapbox.com
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Plymouth
City Council - Thurs Aug 22 AmadorGovernment.com
Collaboration in Natural Resource Management - Sept 10 - LifeInAmador.com
The National Alliance
on Mental Illness (NAMI Amador) - Tues Aug 27 - AmadorHealth.comCollaboration in Natural Resource Management - Sept 10 - LifeInAmador.com
Progressive Women’s Committee – Thurs Sept 5 -AmadorSoapbox.com
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
Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Amador County Recreation Agency Class Schedule
FREE Indoor Power Walking Classes offered in August - AmadorHealth.com
FREE Indoor Power Walking Classes offered in August - AmadorHealth.com
Cyberbullying Presentation - Wed Sept 4 - AmadorEd.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
Activities & Events
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador County Artists Association
FREE Family Movie Nights through August at Mt. Zion - mtzchurch.org
Unique Art by Unique People - ArCreations partners with Sutter Creek Gallery in September - AmadorArts.com
MSTW Presents: "Sherlock's Last Case"- Aug 9 thru Sept 7 - mstw.org
History of Carson Pass Guided Walks - AmadorHistory.com
We Heart the Arts! Arts Events & Activities Update - AmadorArts.com
Sutter Creek Lions Club Famous Pig Feed - Sat Aug 24 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador County Artists Association
FREE Family Movie Nights through August at Mt. Zion - mtzchurch.org
Unique Art by Unique People - ArCreations partners with Sutter Creek Gallery in September - AmadorArts.com
MSTW Presents: "Sherlock's Last Case"- Aug 9 thru Sept 7 - mstw.org
History of Carson Pass Guided Walks - AmadorHistory.com
We Heart the Arts! Arts Events & Activities Update - AmadorArts.com
Sutter Creek Lions Club Famous Pig Feed - Sat Aug 24 - AmadorGroups.com
Summer Sizzle – Sat Aug 31 - LifeInAmador.com
Amador STARS Camp Out
For Cancer - Sat Sept 7 AmadorSTARS.org
Preston Castle
Wine Tasting Tour – Sat Sept 14 -AmadorHistory.com / AmadorArts.com
St. Katharine Drexel: Carmina Sacra - Sun Sept 15 - AmadorInterfaith.com
11th Annual Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 20-22 - AmadorArts.com
Farm to Fork Week’s Amador County Farm Tour and Dinner - Sun Sept 29 AmadorFoodandWine.com
St. Katharine Drexel: Carmina Sacra - Sun Sept 15 - AmadorInterfaith.com
11th Annual Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 20-22 - AmadorArts.com
Farm to Fork Week’s Amador County Farm Tour and Dinner - Sun Sept 29 AmadorFoodandWine.com
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LIVE MUSIC:
OUTSIDE KATZ - Sutter Creek Farmers Market 9 am
to 12 pm
UNKL BEAN - Dancin' In The Streets - Every Saturday in Amador City 6pm to 9pm
PINE GROVE
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
PLYMOUTH
Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth
SUTTER CREEK
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
JACKSON
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
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UNKL BEAN - Dancin' In The Streets - Every Saturday in Amador City 6pm to 9pm
OVER THE EDGE appears at Bella Grace on Fri Aug 23, 73 Main St. Sutter Creek. OverTheEdgeMusic.com
SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA will be appearing August 25th at 2pm at the
Amador Senior Center in Jackson - http://www.speakeazyjazz.com/
SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA will be appearing August 25th at 2pm at the
Amador Senior Center in Jackson - http://www.speakeazyjazz.com/
THE BRUTE SQUAD plays at the Drytown Club on Sat Aug 31 from
5-8PM. $5 cover.
KENNY FRYE appears at Bg's Lounge on Sat Sept 7 bgjackson.com
HIGHWAY 49 AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL – Sat Sept 7 from 4-10PM at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 Hwy 49 - Sutter Creek 95685. Gates open at 3pm. Featuring:
HIGHWAY 49 AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL – Sat Sept 7 from 4-10PM at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 Hwy 49 - Sutter Creek 95685. Gates open at 3pm. Featuring:
Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and
The Golden Cadillacs.
Six bands will perform including nationally recognized acts Wayne "The
Train" Hancock and The Bastard
Sons of Johnny Cash. The purpose of the event is to raise much-needed money to fund music education in the Amador County Unified School District. All proceeds go to the Community Foundation of Amador County, who will also provide up to $5,000 in matching funds. Delicious barbecued Tri-Tip and Chicken will be available for purchase as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be face painting for the kids, and a car show to complement the afternoon of musical entertainment.
$20 advance tickets are tax-deductible and available for purchase now at http://www.highway49radio.com/
Children 12 & under are FREE with a paid adult.
www.facebook.com/highway49radio
SHOP LOCAL! BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”Sons of Johnny Cash. The purpose of the event is to raise much-needed money to fund music education in the Amador County Unified School District. All proceeds go to the Community Foundation of Amador County, who will also provide up to $5,000 in matching funds. Delicious barbecued Tri-Tip and Chicken will be available for purchase as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be face painting for the kids, and a car show to complement the afternoon of musical entertainment.
$20 advance tickets are tax-deductible and available for purchase now at http://www.highway49radio.com/
Children 12 & under are FREE with a paid adult.
www.facebook.com/highway49radio
https://twitter.com/highway49radio
OLD SOLES appear:
August 24 - Saturday, 6:00pm .Dancing in the Streets
of Amador City
September 21 - Saturday, 10AM - 5PM. The annual Fiddletown Jamboree.http://fcc.mcdanel.com/FCC-Jam.htm
September 22 - Sunday afternoon, 4pm-6pm. Volcano Union Inn and Pub in Volcano. no cover, all ages.October 20 - Sunday afternoon, 4pm-6pm. Volcano Union Inn and Pub in Volcano. no cover, all ages.
http://www.OldSolesMusic.com
www.facebook.com/oldsole
---September 21 - Saturday, 10AM - 5PM. The annual Fiddletown Jamboree.http://fcc.mcdanel.com/FCC-Jam.htm
September 22 - Sunday afternoon, 4pm-6pm. Volcano Union Inn and Pub in Volcano. no cover, all ages.October 20 - Sunday afternoon, 4pm-6pm. Volcano Union Inn and Pub in Volcano. no cover, all ages.
http://www.OldSolesMusic.com
www.facebook.com/oldsole
PINE GROVE
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
PLYMOUTH
Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth
SUTTER CREEK
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
JACKSON
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
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SHOP LOCAL! SALE AT THE CREEKY CUPBOARD 32 Main Street, Sutter Creek, 209 267-9314
We need to make room for our holiday merchandise!
25% off all garden (excluding flags)
Don’t miss our 40% off shelves!!
Sale will continue until merchandise is gone.
HOURS – 7 days a week, 10:00 – 5:00
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HAVING AN EVENT? FUNDRAISER? MUSIC GIG? ART SHOWING? BUSINESS SPECIAL OR PROMOTION? Flyers and posters (that includes full page, color ads) are only $5/month or unlimited postings of event flyers are only $50/year (yes, year)! Email your flyers (JPEG or PDF) to: acneditor@gmail.com.
For more information visit: CarolHarperMedia.comSHOP LOCAL! SALE AT THE CREEKY CUPBOARD 32 Main Street, Sutter Creek, 209 267-9314
We need to make room for our holiday merchandise!
25% off all garden (excluding flags)
Don’t miss our 40% off shelves!!
Sale will continue until merchandise is gone.
HOURS – 7 days a week, 10:00 – 5:00
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CLASSIFIED AD: JOB OPPORTUNITY
– Wanted:: Fitness Instructors for shifts and teaching classes at Team Fitness
in Pine Grove. Times include Mon 3 - 7pm, Tues 3 - 7pm, Thursday 8am - 1pm,
Thurs 3 - 7pm. Could be one or more of these shifts. Payment is as an
Independent Contractor. Please visit http://www.jacksonteamfitness.com/index.html
to learn more about us. Call Cherie Maitland at 296-2348.
CLASSIFIED AD: 4H PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE JOB OPENING
IN AMADOR COUNTY: The University of California Cooperative Extension Central
Sierra is recruiting for a 40 percent time 4H Program Representative in Amador
County. This position will be a part of
a team that provides leadership, guidance, and coordination for the Central
Sierra 4-H Program. The program representative will recruit, orient and provide
ongoing assistance and training for 4-H Volunteer Leaders, Parents and Youth.
The program representative will work to promote 4-H and recruit youth members
for existing clubs, and start new clubs. The program representative will be
very familiar with and knowledgeable about 4-H policies and youth development
issues, and will assist volunteer leaders to implement policies and enhance
youth development experiences. The 4-H Program Representative will serve as the
4-H staff liaison with volunteer leadership groups including 4-H County and
District councils.
To view the complete job
announcement and to apply, please click on the link below: http://ucanr.edu/amador4hjob
For more information contact JoLynn
Miller at jlmiller@ucanr.edu or 209-533-5686.
HAVING AN EVENT? FUNDRAISER? MUSIC GIG? ART SHOWING? BUSINESS SPECIAL OR PROMOTION? Flyers and posters (that includes full page, color ads) are only $5/month or unlimited postings of event flyers are only $50/year (yes, year)! Email your flyers (JPEG or PDF) to: acneditor@gmail.com.
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