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In truth, Amador Community News is run by YOU! I'm just the messenger! (Don't shoot me, LOL!)
So it is I who should be thanking all of YOU for supporting me, ACN, and this amazing little California neck o' the woods!
Love you all (even the haters out there)
Carol Harper, Editor
NewsAmador.com
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News & Announcements
SAVE MACE MEADOWS! An urgent message to Upcountry Residents re: Mace Meadows Golf Course- AmadorSoapbox.com
Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association – Upcoming Events - AmadorBusiness.com
Co-op opportunities with Sacramento Magazine and Reno Magazine - Deadline is November 6 - AmadorBusiness.com
Sutter Creek Finance Committee - Mon Nov 4 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Budget & Finance Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Policies Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Engineering Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7PM
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
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NEW! ADULT DODGE BALL LEAGUE. Games start Jan 18. Every Saturday afternoon at Argonaut High School. Game Time to be decided. Manager’s Meeting, Wednesday January 8th.at 6pm at the ACRA office, 10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek,CA. Register before January 15th. $250 per team. To register or for more information, call ACRA at (209) 223-6349
WINEFEST 2013 is just around the corner and tickets are now available! On Saturday November 9th, AmadorArts will be hosting the 16th Annual Winefest in Downtown Sutter Creek. As always, guests can stroll historic Main Streetwhile tasting a huge selection of Amador County Wines in unique Sutter Creek shops. Guests can check in to pick up their wine glass, wristband and tasting map at the Sutter Creek Auditorium starting at 4pm. From 4:30- 7pm attendees will explore historic Main Street tasting selections from more than 20 Amador County Wineries poured in participating shops. At 7pm, the Sutter Creek Auditorium will be the place to return to for dessert tasting, music and the conclusion of the silent auction.
AAUW PRESENTS: “Addressing the Tragedy of Human Trafficking” – Thurs Nov 14 at 7PM in the Jackson Community Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson. American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present a program on the timely and very important issue of human trafficking. The speaker is Erika Gonzalez, Immigration Legal Services Program Manager, for Opening Doors in Sacramento. We may be accustomed to thinking of human trafficking as happening far away in a Third World area. This is not true; human trafficking is taking place in our country, in our state, in our region. Sacramento is the human trafficking activity hub for this region. Opening Doors has been a founding member of Sacramento’s Rescue and Restore coalition, and established its Survivors of Human Trafficking program. The program is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Come and learn more about the horrific problem of human trafficking and the dire needs of those who have survived it.
GOING GATSBY GALA - The Amador Community College Foundation presents the Going Gatsby Gala on November 16th at 5:30 PM at Gold Country Auto Restoration. Step back in time to the Roaring 20's! Dance to Sister Swing! Gatsby era attire is encouraged. The event features a keynote address by Delaine Eastin, Educational and Public Policy Executive, an elegant seated dinner, and silent and live auctions. RSVP by November 1st. Tickets are available online at www.amadorcommunitycollege.org. The event benefits the Amador Centers for Higher Learning.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN – Tues Nov 19 from 6-8PM. Margaret Dalton Children’s Center / First 5 Building, Jackson. Special Guest Speaker - Bonnie Danielson, MFT. Bonnie is a Marriage Family Therapist, and has been working with children and families for over 35 years. Bonnie has also been the Coordinator of the Grandparent Project in Calaveras County, for seven years. This FREE workshop will focus on a variety of topics, including how grandparents can improve their own personal wellness, how to learn to let go of their adult children, how to deal with resentment, failure, grief, and low energy. FREE CHILD CARE available – please specify if this is needed, when you RSVP. Child care is limited to 8 children. Don’t miss this opportunity! Please RSVP to The Resource Connection, at 223-1624.
“KIDS ONLY” ANNUAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER – Sat Nov 23 from 1-2:30 PM at the Dalton Children’s Center 975 Broadway in Jackson. Adam Gottstein of “Over the Edge” and Geff Crawford of “Old Soles” will bring songs, stories, magic, and fun to elementary age kids from all over. Adam and Geff have oodles of experience and love performing. Admission is just a $5.00 donation, and no one will be turned away. Kids must be accompanied by a parent who stays for the whole show. (Sorry, we can't do the day care thing.) There will be raffle tickets sold as well…anyone can win! Hope to see you there!
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENTS: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S "TRIAL BY JURY"- Sunday, November 24, 3 pm at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Trial by Jury, comic operetta by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Fully costumed and staged production performed by the Opera Workshop Program, California State University-Stanislaus. Directed by Joseph Wiggett, Artistic Director of the Townsend Opera Players. $20 adults, $10 children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at Mother Lode Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell, Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San Andreas, and at the door. Consult www.mlfm.org or call 209-293-4227 for more information.
SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA performs on Sunday, Nov 24 at 2pm at the Amador Senior Center, New York Ranch Rd, Jackson. Re-appearing on November 24th at 2pm the Amador Senior Center in Jackson will be the Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 10-piece dance band playing authentic arrangements from the 1920’s and 1930’s (The “Great Gatsby Era”), using original dance band instrumentation. The band will feature vocalists Chrissy Sleigh, Arlene White, and Eric Johnson. New tunes added to the repertoire are “Goodnight Sweetheart”, “To Each His Own”, “Hoop Dee Do”, and “You’re Driving Me Crazy”.
DECEMBER 2013
AMADOR SUPERIOR COURT RESCHEDULES LAWDA Environmental lawsuit hearing to 10/22/13. Status Update - 9/6/13 - Amador Superior Court reschedules the lawsuit hearing again to Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 9:00 am until 4:30pm.The hearing will be held at AMADOR SUPERIOR COURT 500 Argonaut Lane Jackson, CA 95642. The hearing will be open to the public. The issues of clean air, water and land will be discussed in depth. More info at www.ionevalleylawda.com
BUILD AND DECORATE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE – Thurs Dec 19, 5:30-8PM. Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends. Customize your very own Gingerbread Dream House to take home with you! $15 per house. Please pre-register; pay with credit card by phone, or stop in the office. Call ACRA to Register 223-6349.
Announcements & Ongoing Events
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ACCF: BUSINESS TO EDUCATION SURVEY - We are asking all business and community leaders to complete this brief survey to help us develop and facilitate business partnerships to meet the goal of educating Amador County students for success. You can complete the survey online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HDDHL8S . Click on link and enter your responses directly online.
Thanks so much for participating.
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KEEP COMING BACK to your goals of nutritious eating - giving yourself a "cheat" day/meal every week to help you stay on track…and get back on the horse of fitness and being active! If you are struggling to lose weight and uncover the body you want, we at Team Fitness understand the hills and valleys. We can help. Stop in or call 296-2348. http://www.
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LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED! Do you love children? Are you willing to provide a safe, loving, high quality learning environment in your home? Our staff can assist you with a Business Plan, Pre-licensing Requirements, Licensing Application, Health & Safety Classes, Learning Environments, Curriculum, and much more! For more information, please call The Resource Connection at 223-1624.
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STORY TIMES AT THE AMADOR COUNTY LIBRARY. Amador County Library pre-school story time has resumed. Story time runs from September – May and is open to children 0-5 and their caregivers. All story times are 30 minutes and consist of one – three stories, songs and a simple craft. Pre-school story time is also available at the Ione Branch. Monday’s beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact the library 209-223-6400 or email: library@amadorgov.org
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BOY SCOUTS ARE COLLECTING NEWSPAPER DONATIONS - Do you have stacks of newspapers, laying around your house, waiting to be recycled? Then please bring them on down to the Busi Parking lot in Jackson. The Boy Scout Troops of Amador County are collecting your newspaper donations and accept on an on-going basis. The large cargo container sits at the very back of the parking lot. We ask that you only donate actual newspapers, no glossy advertising, magazines or books. All proceeds directly benefit the various Troops in Amador County. It's a Win-Win for everyone: our Scouts, you and the environment!
SAVE MACE MEADOWS! An urgent message to Upcountry Residents re: Mace Meadows Golf Course- AmadorSoapbox.com
Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association – Upcoming Events - AmadorBusiness.com
Co-op opportunities with Sacramento Magazine and Reno Magazine - Deadline is November 6 - AmadorBusiness.com
Sutter Creek Finance Committee - Mon Nov 4 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Budget & Finance Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Policies Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA Engineering Committee - Wed Nov 6 - AmadorGovernment.com
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7PM
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
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ATTENTION SUTTER CREEK! TODAY!!! Debbie Baker, Sutter Creek's Postmaster, is celebrating 30 years of postal service! Please drop by the Sutter Creek Post Office for cake and coffee between 9am-12pm TODAY November 4th, to thank her for her service.
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AMADOR FLYFISHERS: “FLYFISHING YAKUTAT, ALASKA”- Tues Nov 19 at 7PM at the Amador County Administration Center at 810 Court Street, Jackson 95642 "Flyfishing Yakutat Alaska" will be the presentation topic at Amador Flyfishers' (AFF) General Meeting. AFF members Dennis Larson and Ron Calvert will provide an overview of Yakutat's silver salmon fishing opportunities, including a rundown of the logistics, costs, and must-see points of interest. Amador Flyfishers meets the third Tuesday of each month to socialize with other flyfishers, share local fishing reports, and support fishery conservation issues. Visitors welcome - come join us! (www.amadorflyfishers.org) Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org
ATTENTION SUTTER CREEK! TODAY!!! Debbie Baker, Sutter Creek's Postmaster, is celebrating 30 years of postal service! Please drop by the Sutter Creek Post Office for cake and coffee between 9am-12pm TODAY November 4th, to thank her for her service.
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AMADOR FLYFISHERS: “FLYFISHING YAKUTAT, ALASKA”- Tues Nov 19 at 7PM at the Amador County Administration Center at 810 Court Street, Jackson 95642 "Flyfishing Yakutat Alaska" will be the presentation topic at Amador Flyfishers' (AFF) General Meeting. AFF members Dennis Larson and Ron Calvert will provide an overview of Yakutat's silver salmon fishing opportunities, including a rundown of the logistics, costs, and must-see points of interest. Amador Flyfishers meets the third Tuesday of each month to socialize with other flyfishers, share local fishing reports, and support fishery conservation issues. Visitors welcome - come join us! (www.amadorflyfishers.org) Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org
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INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom Lake College will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from January 18 until May 21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television (ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:20 pm (two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County Transit Center in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. This center is at the intersection of Valley View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information please contact me at 209 223-6393.
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CONTINUED: GHOST TRAILS CEMETARY HUNT - Due to popular
demand, packets are still available! Presented by the Amador County Recreation
Agency and the Amador
County Cemetery
Board. Take a trip back in time on the Ghost trails of Amador’s historic
cemeteries. This is a scavenger hunt looking for the headstones that correspond
to short stories of the pioneers, their journey west and settling in Amador. Packets
are available for purchase at the ACRA office. You may also pay with a credit
card over the phone and have packets emailed or sent to you by mail. Call ACRA
at 223-6349. Email ktraverso@amadorgov.orgINTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom Lake College will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from January 18 until May 21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television (ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:20 pm (two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County Transit Center in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. This center is at the intersection of Valley View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information please contact me at 209 223-6393.
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NEW! ADULT DODGE BALL LEAGUE. Games start Jan 18. Every Saturday afternoon at Argonaut High School. Game Time to be decided. Manager’s Meeting, Wednesday January 8th.at 6pm at the ACRA office, 10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek,CA. Register before January 15th. $250 per team. To register or for more information, call ACRA at (209) 223-6349
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NEW! ADULT CO-ED 4-ON-4 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Sundays Starting
February 9th. Games Start at 3:00 pm. Argonaut High School. Teams
can be all Male, all Female, or Mixed. Cost: $15 Per Team. Team Captains
Meeting: Wednesday January 29th at 6pm at the ACRA Office. Questions?
Call 223-6349 and ask for John. Drop by and fill out a waiver form and pay team
fee. Amador County Recreation Agency, 10877
Conductor Blvd. Suite 100, Sutter Creek CA. 95685
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NEW! YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL - Registration is between Now and
March 8th, 4th – 8th Grade. First Game is Sunday Mar 9 at 1:00 pm. Cost
is $30 per player. (Includes 6 games & a t-shirt). Games will be played at
Jackson Jr. High League Meeting: Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm at
the ACRA office. Sign up online at goacra.org
or contact John at 223-6349, email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
NOTE: Coaches and
Referees needed!
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NEW! ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL - First game is Sunday March 30th
at 1:30 pm. League Meeting is Wednesday Mar 5 at 6 pm at the ACRA office,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 100,
Sutter Creek CA. 95685. Games played at Jackson Jr. High. Cost $350 Per Team. Registration
is between now and March 25th. Call 223-6349 for more information or to
register.
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November Newsletters
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Community Calendar
NOVEMBER 2013
1-2-3 MAGIC PARENTING - Build strong, positive relationships with your children & overcome the stress that takes the fun out of parenting! Learn easy solutions that WORK ~ from toddlers through adolescents. The second part of this 2-part series will be held on Nov. 6th, from 5:30pm to 8pm, at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center. 975 Broadway, Jackson. Light dinner will be provided. Child care available. Please call 257-1092.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT - Sunday, November 10, 2013, 2 pm. Chamber music concert of the Mother Lode Friends of Music. Beethoven’s String Quartet opus 74 “The Harp” with guest artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. They are joined by concert violinist Corina Stoian and pianist Ron Brickman in the Concerto for Solo Violin, Piano and String Quartet of Ernest Chausson. FREE admission. Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek. Call 209-293-4227 or go to www.mlfm.org for more information.
NOVEMBER 2013
1-2-3 MAGIC PARENTING - Build strong, positive relationships with your children & overcome the stress that takes the fun out of parenting! Learn easy solutions that WORK ~ from toddlers through adolescents. The second part of this 2-part series will be held on Nov. 6th, from 5:30pm to 8pm, at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center. 975 Broadway, Jackson. Light dinner will be provided. Child care available. Please call 257-1092.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT - Sunday, November 10, 2013, 2 pm. Chamber music concert of the Mother Lode Friends of Music. Beethoven’s String Quartet opus 74 “The Harp” with guest artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. They are joined by concert violinist Corina Stoian and pianist Ron Brickman in the Concerto for Solo Violin, Piano and String Quartet of Ernest Chausson. FREE admission. Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek. Call 209-293-4227 or go to www.mlfm.org for more information.
WINEFEST 2013 is just around the corner and tickets are now available! On Saturday November 9th, AmadorArts will be hosting the 16th Annual Winefest in Downtown Sutter Creek. As always, guests can stroll historic Main Streetwhile tasting a huge selection of Amador County Wines in unique Sutter Creek shops. Guests can check in to pick up their wine glass, wristband and tasting map at the Sutter Creek Auditorium starting at 4pm. From 4:30- 7pm attendees will explore historic Main Street tasting selections from more than 20 Amador County Wineries poured in participating shops. At 7pm, the Sutter Creek Auditorium will be the place to return to for dessert tasting, music and the conclusion of the silent auction.
Tickets
are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. All proceeds from this event
help AmadorArts continue to support, promote and encourage the Arts in
our Schools and Community.
Tickets are on sale now through PayPal through www.amadorarts.org
and at these local businesses: Amador Council of Tourism Office, Sutter
Creek Wine Tasting, Clarks Corner in Ione, Dr.Curry's Dental Office in
Plymouth, and Up Country Hardware in Pine Grove. Call AmadorArts at 209-267-9038 for any questions.AAUW PRESENTS: “Addressing the Tragedy of Human Trafficking” – Thurs Nov 14 at 7PM in the Jackson Community Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson. American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present a program on the timely and very important issue of human trafficking. The speaker is Erika Gonzalez, Immigration Legal Services Program Manager, for Opening Doors in Sacramento. We may be accustomed to thinking of human trafficking as happening far away in a Third World area. This is not true; human trafficking is taking place in our country, in our state, in our region. Sacramento is the human trafficking activity hub for this region. Opening Doors has been a founding member of Sacramento’s Rescue and Restore coalition, and established its Survivors of Human Trafficking program. The program is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Come and learn more about the horrific problem of human trafficking and the dire needs of those who have survived it.
GOING GATSBY GALA - The Amador Community College Foundation presents the Going Gatsby Gala on November 16th at 5:30 PM at Gold Country Auto Restoration. Step back in time to the Roaring 20's! Dance to Sister Swing! Gatsby era attire is encouraged. The event features a keynote address by Delaine Eastin, Educational and Public Policy Executive, an elegant seated dinner, and silent and live auctions. RSVP by November 1st. Tickets are available online at www.amadorcommunitycollege.org. The event benefits the Amador Centers for Higher Learning.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN – Tues Nov 19 from 6-8PM. Margaret Dalton Children’s Center / First 5 Building, Jackson. Special Guest Speaker - Bonnie Danielson, MFT. Bonnie is a Marriage Family Therapist, and has been working with children and families for over 35 years. Bonnie has also been the Coordinator of the Grandparent Project in Calaveras County, for seven years. This FREE workshop will focus on a variety of topics, including how grandparents can improve their own personal wellness, how to learn to let go of their adult children, how to deal with resentment, failure, grief, and low energy. FREE CHILD CARE available – please specify if this is needed, when you RSVP. Child care is limited to 8 children. Don’t miss this opportunity! Please RSVP to The Resource Connection, at 223-1624.
“KIDS ONLY” ANNUAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER – Sat Nov 23 from 1-2:30 PM at the Dalton Children’s Center 975 Broadway in Jackson. Adam Gottstein of “Over the Edge” and Geff Crawford of “Old Soles” will bring songs, stories, magic, and fun to elementary age kids from all over. Adam and Geff have oodles of experience and love performing. Admission is just a $5.00 donation, and no one will be turned away. Kids must be accompanied by a parent who stays for the whole show. (Sorry, we can't do the day care thing.) There will be raffle tickets sold as well…anyone can win! Hope to see you there!
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENTS: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S "TRIAL BY JURY"- Sunday, November 24, 3 pm at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Trial by Jury, comic operetta by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Fully costumed and staged production performed by the Opera Workshop Program, California State University-Stanislaus. Directed by Joseph Wiggett, Artistic Director of the Townsend Opera Players. $20 adults, $10 children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at Mother Lode Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell, Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San Andreas, and at the door. Consult www.mlfm.org or call 209-293-4227 for more information.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT THE HUB – Fri & Sat, Nov 29 &
30, open from 10AM-9PM. During Christmas Delights in Jackson. Shops in Downtown Jackson will
be open late. In December, Santa’s Workshop will also be open Saturdays December 7,
14, and 21, 10AM-6PM
For Children 1st – 8th grades. Visit Santa’s shop to
purchase gifts. Santa will be there from 2-4pm Saturdays. Bring your
Christmas wish list for Santa. $10 per child.
Spend $100 in Jackson
and the Jackson Business & Community Assoc. will cover the cost of one $10
fee! The HUB is located at 206B Main
St. Jackson. Call
ACRA at (209) 223-6349,
or visit their website at www.goacra.org.
In partnership with Jackson Business & Community Assoc. SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA performs on Sunday, Nov 24 at 2pm at the Amador Senior Center, New York Ranch Rd, Jackson. Re-appearing on November 24th at 2pm the Amador Senior Center in Jackson will be the Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 10-piece dance band playing authentic arrangements from the 1920’s and 1930’s (The “Great Gatsby Era”), using original dance band instrumentation. The band will feature vocalists Chrissy Sleigh, Arlene White, and Eric Johnson. New tunes added to the repertoire are “Goodnight Sweetheart”, “To Each His Own”, “Hoop Dee Do”, and “You’re Driving Me Crazy”.
The Orchestra (SJO)
also appeared this year on September 28 at Ironstone Vineyard’s Concours d’
Elegance; it has been featured at the Dante Club in Sacramento (an annual special invitation),
and made special appearance at the Berkeley City Club. There is a $5 admission
charge at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Amador Senior
Center. There will be
cookies and coffee for your enjoyment. The Senior Center
has great parking and access! See you Sunday November 24th for a fun afternoon
and set your calendars back to the 1920’s! Classic cars and authentic attire are
always welcome!
Visit Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra’s updated website at www.speakeazyjazz.com or call 295-4305 for more information.
Visit Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra’s updated website at www.speakeazyjazz.com or call 295-4305 for more information.
DECEMBER 2013
AMADOR SUPERIOR COURT RESCHEDULES LAWDA Environmental lawsuit hearing to 10/22/13. Status Update - 9/6/13 - Amador Superior Court reschedules the lawsuit hearing again to Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 9:00 am until 4:30pm.The hearing will be held at AMADOR SUPERIOR COURT 500 Argonaut Lane Jackson, CA 95642. The hearing will be open to the public. The issues of clean air, water and land will be discussed in depth. More info at www.ionevalleylawda.com
BUILD AND DECORATE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE – Thurs Dec 19, 5:30-8PM. Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends. Customize your very own Gingerbread Dream House to take home with you! $15 per house. Please pre-register; pay with credit card by phone, or stop in the office. Call ACRA to Register 223-6349.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT THE HUB – Open Saturdays December 7,
14, and 21, 10AM-6PM. For Children 1st – 8th grades. Visit Santa’s shop to
purchase gifts. Santa will be there from 2-4pm Saturdays. Bring your
Christmas wish list for Santa. $10 per child. Spend $100 in Jackson
and the Jackson Business & Community Assoc. will cover the cost of one $10
fee! The HUB is located at 206B Main
St. Jackson. Call ACRA at (209) 223-6349,
or visit their website at www.goacra.org.
In partnership with Jackson Business & Community Assoc.
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with special
needs meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Margaret Dalton
First Five
Center. If you have
questions, please contact amadorautism@gmail.com.
DO YOU FEEL BETTER when you exercise or stretch? Though do you still put it off or find other things you would rather do? Don't feel like you can add it to your busy schedule?
DO YOU FEEL BETTER when you exercise or stretch? Though do you still put it off or find other things you would rather do? Don't feel like you can add it to your busy schedule?
Team Fitness is offering a special
RELUCTANT EXERCISER monthly program for only
$29 per month - no contracts or initiation fees! It includes a FREE
Introductory lesson to try out our 25 minute simple yet effective aerobic and
strength building session. Including your check-in, breaks and stretching at
the end, plan on spending a total of 30 minutes at our cozy and friendly
fitness studio by the Post Office in Pine Grove.
Your monthly fee includes as
many workout visits as you want to make every week. As you become more fit,
your special workout will change a bit so that you don't get stuck on a fitness
plateau.
Your FREE INTRO will help you
decide if this program is for you. Through the end of the year our hours are
Mon - Fri 8am - 1pm and Mon and Wed 4 -7pm plus a short time on Sat mornings 9
to 10am. Hours will expand after the holidays!
Call now and talk with Cherie to
learn more about this very doable and affordable program! 209-296-2348.
And if you pay ahead for 3
months - you receive a FREE private fitness training session.
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CONTINUED: GHOST TRAILS CEMETARY HUNT - Due to popular
demand, packets are still available! Presented by the Amador County Recreation
Agency and the Amador
County Cemetery
Board. Take a trip back in time on the Ghost trails of Amador’s historic
cemeteries. This is a scavenger hunt looking for the headstones that correspond
to short stories of the pioneers, their journey west and settling in Amador. Packets
are available for purchase at the ACRA office. You may also pay with a credit
card over the phone and have packets emailed or sent to you by mail. Call ACRA
at 223-6349. Email ktraverso@amadorgov.org
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AFGHANS FOR ANGELS, Western Chapter - In Memory of Stephanie Dawn Meadows
Afghans
for Angels is an organization, headquartered in Sutter Creek, made up
of volunteers who make baby afghans that are then distributed to
hospitals. The afghans are stored by the hospitals and given to parents
who have suffered the loss of their infant through miscarriage,
stillbirth or infant death.
We
are now providing afghans to 20 hospitals, including Children's Hospital
Los Angeles, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Ohio, White
Memorial in Los Angeles, Sonora Regional Medical Center, and Marshall
Hospital in Placerville. We also donate afghans to photographers who
generously give of their time and talent to the Now I Lay me Down To Sleep organization.
If you know of someone in need of one of our afghans, or you would like
to knit, crochet, or quilt small afghans for us, please contact us at
one of the options given below. We do have yarn available to those who
find it difficult to obtain yarn. More information on the organization
can be found at www.afghansforangelscalifornia.com.
AFGHANS FOR ANGELS
P.O. Box 1085
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Email: creekycupboard@hotmail.com
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Thanks so much for participating.
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“BREAK BREAD WITH FRIENDS” NEEDS YOUR HELP!
BBWF feeds dozens of needy people every Saturday at Jackson United
Methodist Church, but we are running out of $$ for this very valuable
ministry. Please donate what you can to help our neighbors in need!
Make checks out to “Break Bread With Friends” and contact Steve Christensen at christensen668@sbcglobal.net for info on where and how to send your donation. Thank you!
---KEEP COMING BACK to your goals of nutritious eating - giving yourself a "cheat" day/meal every week to help you stay on track…and get back on the horse of fitness and being active! If you are struggling to lose weight and uncover the body you want, we at Team Fitness understand the hills and valleys. We can help. Stop in or call 296-2348. http://www.
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LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED! Do you love children? Are you willing to provide a safe, loving, high quality learning environment in your home? Our staff can assist you with a Business Plan, Pre-licensing Requirements, Licensing Application, Health & Safety Classes, Learning Environments, Curriculum, and much more! For more information, please call The Resource Connection at 223-1624.
STORY TIMES AT THE AMADOR COUNTY LIBRARY. Amador County Library pre-school story time has resumed. Story time runs from September – May and is open to children 0-5 and their caregivers. All story times are 30 minutes and consist of one – three stories, songs and a simple craft. Pre-school story time is also available at the Ione Branch. Monday’s beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact the library 209-223-6400 or email: library@amadorgov.org
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BOY SCOUTS ARE COLLECTING NEWSPAPER DONATIONS - Do you have stacks of newspapers, laying around your house, waiting to be recycled? Then please bring them on down to the Busi Parking lot in Jackson. The Boy Scout Troops of Amador County are collecting your newspaper donations and accept on an on-going basis. The large cargo container sits at the very back of the parking lot. We ask that you only donate actual newspapers, no glossy advertising, magazines or books. All proceeds directly benefit the various Troops in Amador County. It's a Win-Win for everyone: our Scouts, you and the environment!
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DIFFERENT OPINIONS, DIFFERENT VIEWS,
different beliefs, different politics, yet all can be respected and
shown compassion. We don’t have to agree, we just have to care for each
other with the same understanding we would want someone to show us.
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are
welcomed here. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10:30AM. Trinity Church
is located at 430 Highway 49, Sutter Hill, across from Walgreens. For
more information, call 267-0255, or visit www.trinitysuttercreek.org. - See more at: http://www.trinitysuttercreek.org/
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DONATE TO HELP COMMON GROUNDS SENIOR SERVICES! We
are a new store at 18 Main Street in Jackson, CA Our name is Herndon's
Haven, we sell Antiques-Collectibles & Vintage. Donated good can be
dropped off or we can pick up. call ken at 209-256-9845.
Percentage of profits goes to support Common Grounds Senior Services
(Meals on Wheels) We accept
Antiques-Collectibles-Vintage-Records-books-paintings/pictures/art/frames/
Unique items & more. "Our Thanks to Bob Barfoot" Amador Counties
singing Cowboy, What a gentleman this man is, Thank You Bob Herndon's
Haven also accepts consignment of Antiques-Collectibles & Vintage we
charge 33%
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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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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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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 for more information.
Have a news brief, announcement, press release? Letter to the Editor? A newsletter you'd like to have published? Email them to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Chamber Mixer at the Jackson Casino & Hotel - Thurs Nov 7 - AmadorBusiness.com
VETERAN'S DAY - Mon Nov 11 - No city/county meetings.
Upcountry Community Council Meeting - Tues Nov 12 - UCCAmador.com
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7PM
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7PM
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Mon at 7PM.
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30PM
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 6:30PM
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thurs at 9AM.
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
Amador County Recreation Agency Class Schedule
ZUMBA AT THE HUB - Every Tuesday evenings 5:30- 6:30. $7 general $5 students. goacra.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
New Power Walk Schedule - Oct-Nov 2013 - AmadorHealth.com
Free Revenue Building Workshop - Wed Nov 7 - AmadorBusiness.com
Master Gardeners to conduct new volunteer training - Orientation scheduled for Nov 7 - AmadorGroups.com
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NEW! INTRODUCTION TO HOME WINE-MAKINGMaster Gardeners to conduct new volunteer training - Orientation scheduled for Nov 7 - AmadorGroups.com
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Saturday, November 9th, 9:00am-Noon. This workshop is for those who have little or no previous
wine-making experience. This class includes a brief history on Amador
wine, fruit selection, sanitation, red wine production, fermentation and basic
equipment needed for home wine production. Aging and cellaring procedures
will also be covered.
Located at the Hub
Community Center, 206B Main St.
Jackson.
Class Fee: $30 per person. Space is
limited! Don’t miss out. Call ACRA at 223-6349 to register of for more
info. We now accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for your
convenience.goacra.org
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: "Apples and Pears" - Sat Nov 16 from 9AM-12PM at the Amador County GSA Building (up Airport Rd.)
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: "Everything Bare Root" - Sat Dec 7 from 9AM-12PM at the Amador County GSA Building (up Airport Rd.)
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INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom Lake College will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from January 18 until May 21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television (ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:20 pm (two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County Transit Center in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. This center is at the intersection of Valley View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information please contact me at 209 223-6393.
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: "Apples and Pears" - Sat Nov 16 from 9AM-12PM at the Amador County GSA Building (up Airport Rd.)
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: "Everything Bare Root" - Sat Dec 7 from 9AM-12PM at the Amador County GSA Building (up Airport Rd.)
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INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom Lake College will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from January 18 until May 21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television (ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:20 pm (two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County Transit Center in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. This center is at the intersection of Valley View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information please contact me at 209 223-6393.
ZUMBA AT THE HUB - Every Tuesday evenings 5:30- 6:30. $7 general $5 students. goacra.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
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NEW! ADULT DODGEBALL LEAGUE. Games start Jan 18. Every Saturday
afternoon at Argonaut
High School. Game Time to
be decided. Manager’s Meeting, Wednesday January 8th.at 6pm at the ACRA office,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek,CA. Register before January 15th. $250 per
team. To register or for more information, call ACRA at (209) 223-6349
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NEW! ADULT CO-ED 4-ON-4 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Sundays Starting
February 9th. Games Start at 3:00 pm. Argonaut High School. Teams
can be all Male, all Female, or Mixed. Cost: $15 Per Team. Team Captains
Meeting: Wednesday January 29th at 6pm at the ACRA Office. Questions?
Call 223-6349 and ask for John. Drop by and fill out a waiver form and pay team
fee. Amador County Recreation Agency, 10877
Conductor Blvd. Suite 100, Sutter Creek CA. 95685
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NEW! YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL - Registration is between Now and
March 8th, 4th – 8th Grade. First Game is Sunday Mar 9 at 1:00 pm. Cost
is $30 per player. (Includes 6 games & a t-shirt). Games will be played at
Jackson Jr. High League Meeting: Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm at
the ACRA office. Sign up online at goacra.org
or contact John at 223-6349, email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
NOTE: Coaches and
Referees needed!
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NEW! ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL - First game is Sunday March 30th
at 1:30 pm. League Meeting is Wednesday Mar 5 at 6 pm at the ACRA office,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 100,
Sutter Creek CA. 95685. Games played at Jackson Jr. High. Cost $350 Per Team. Registration
is between now and March 25th. Call 223-6349 for more information or to
register.
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VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM - Argonaut High School, Every Sunday 3-6pm. Cost $2 per person Call ACRA (209) 223-6349. Or email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM - Argonaut High School, Every Sunday 3-6pm. Cost $2 per person Call ACRA (209) 223-6349. Or email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
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FREE! ART AT THE HUB
After-School Class Schedule
All Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 3:30 to 5pm at the HUB
*Hip Hop & Break Dancing with Katie Allen: November 5 &12
*Ceramic Sculpture with Pam Sharp: October 24,30, November 7 & 14
*Chalk Pastel with Bruce Peccianti: November 19 & 20
*Hoop Dance with Sonya Castoe: December 3 &5
*Jewelry-Making with Edie Beadie: December 4
*Holiday Card-Making with Leslie Vasquez: December 10, 11 & 12
*Poetry with Linda Toren: January 14,21,28, February 4 & 11
*Journal- Making Lorra Lee Rose & Bruce Peccianti: February 18, 19 & 20
*More classes to be scheduled: Traditional Jewelry, Music, Drama, & Drums
Students 5th,6th, 7th & 8th graders… Students of Amador County.
Must have signed the ACRA Rec’ing Crew Waiver to participate.
You may download a copy on the ACRA or Amador Arts websites.
For more information call ACRA at 223-6349 facebook.com/goacra,www.goacra.org., or amadorarts.org
The HUB is located at 206B Main St. Jackson.
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ANNOUNCING 4 MILE TUESDAYS! Every Tuesday night from October 22nd through the end of 2013, we will be WALKING 4 REALLY BIG MILES! We have NEW music too!
Get ready for 4 REALLY BIG MILES (60 Minute classes) every Tuesday & Thursday beginning this January! Don't miss your 3.5 mile Thursday night classes through December.
We will continue WALKING ourselves healthy and strong with our 3.5 Mile workout, so that your 4 MILE workouts become a breeze! Also, help us show our support for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and
Wear PINK to our workouts in October...Get Ready, Get Set and Let's GOOOO!
4 Miles seems like too much for you?
NEVER worry - Stay at your own pace and your own level, before you know it - 4 Really Big Miles will come more easily! Just walk, walk, walk - stay moving and you know you'll get a great and healthy workout.
It's always a great day to WALK!
Beth Sands,
Certified Walk Leader
walkleaderbeth@yahoo.com
WalkLiveWithFitnessMadeFun.com
FREE! ART AT THE HUB
After-School Class Schedule
All Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 3:30 to 5pm at the HUB
*Hip Hop & Break Dancing with Katie Allen: November 5 &12
*Ceramic Sculpture with Pam Sharp: October 24,30, November 7 & 14
*Chalk Pastel with Bruce Peccianti: November 19 & 20
*Hoop Dance with Sonya Castoe: December 3 &5
*Jewelry-Making with Edie Beadie: December 4
*Holiday Card-Making with Leslie Vasquez: December 10, 11 & 12
*Poetry with Linda Toren: January 14,21,28, February 4 & 11
*Journal- Making Lorra Lee Rose & Bruce Peccianti: February 18, 19 & 20
*More classes to be scheduled: Traditional Jewelry, Music, Drama, & Drums
Students 5th,6th, 7th & 8th graders… Students of Amador County.
Must have signed the ACRA Rec’ing Crew Waiver to participate.
You may download a copy on the ACRA or Amador Arts websites.
For more information call ACRA at 223-6349 facebook.com/goacra,www.goacra.org., or amadorarts.org
The HUB is located at 206B Main St. Jackson.
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ANNOUNCING 4 MILE TUESDAYS! Every Tuesday night from October 22nd through the end of 2013, we will be WALKING 4 REALLY BIG MILES! We have NEW music too!
Get ready for 4 REALLY BIG MILES (60 Minute classes) every Tuesday & Thursday beginning this January! Don't miss your 3.5 mile Thursday night classes through December.
We will continue WALKING ourselves healthy and strong with our 3.5 Mile workout, so that your 4 MILE workouts become a breeze! Also, help us show our support for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and
Wear PINK to our workouts in October...Get Ready, Get Set and Let's GOOOO!
4 Miles seems like too much for you?
NEVER worry - Stay at your own pace and your own level, before you know it - 4 Really Big Miles will come more easily! Just walk, walk, walk - stay moving and you know you'll get a great and healthy workout.
It's always a great day to WALK!
Beth Sands,
Certified Walk Leader
walkleaderbeth@yahoo.com
WalkLiveWithFitnessMadeFun.com
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
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Jackson Casino Events 2013
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014
Events at Andis Wines
Events at Deaver Vineyars
Hanford Street Gallery presents fabric artists through the
month of November - AmadorArts.com
Feist Wines Celebrates Two Years In Amador City – Sat Nov 9 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Mother Lode Friends of Music features works by Beethoven and
Chausson - Sun Nov 10 - MotherLodeFriendsofMusic.blogspot.comFeist Wines Celebrates Two Years In Amador City – Sat Nov 9 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Presents: Karaoke Series – Nov 6 thru Dec 11 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
ACWN Holiday Shopping Fundraiser - Sat Nov 9 - AmadorBusiness.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin – Sat Nov 2 - www.SutterCreekTheater.com
Chamber honors Rich Hoffman as Business Person of the Year - Fri Nov 22 - AmadorBusiness.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Presents: Aaron Lewis – Sat Dec 7 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
Jackson Rancheria Casino Presents: Paul Revere & the Raiders’ Rockin’ Christmas – Sun Dec 15 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENTS: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S - Sunday, November 24, 3 pm at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Trial by Jury, comic operetta by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Fully costumed and staged production performed by the Opera Workshop Program, California State University-Stanislaus. Directed by Joseph Wiggett, Artistic Director of the Townsend Opera Players. $20 adults, $10 children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at Mother Lode Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell, Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San Andreas, and at the door. Consult www.mlfm.org or call 209-293-4227 for more information.
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REC’ING CREW Jackson & Plymouth
After School program 100% FREE
Open to 6th 7th and 8th graders.
Lodgehill in Plymouth, and at
The HUB in Jackson
2pm to 5pm - Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday
Waivers must be completed and signed
by a parent.
Help with homework, Arts and Crafts, Laser Tag, Sports, Tie
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ACRA BINGO!
At the Italian Picnic Grounds
Start time: 6:30
Early Bird games start at 6:15
1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays
Buy-in: $10 for 10 games - 6 top
Sponsored Jackpots up to $100
Black out is $150
Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. for only $7 per plate
Support your local recreation agency. For more information, call Amador County Recreation Agency at (209)223-6349.
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