Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Wednesday, July 3, 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.
We tweet our updates on Twitter, too! Twitter.com/AmadorNews
NOTE: ACN will be going through some format and design changes in the coming weeks. Thanks for your patience as we streamline our processes to bring Amador County news, announcements and information better and faster! As always...thanks for your support of Amador's community media!
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News & Announcements
CA Public Health Alert: Extreme Heat and Your Health
Article on "Life Alert" Scam - AmadorElders.org
Imaginative Art of Brad Devereaux will be featured in the AmadorArts Gallery for the Month of July – AmadorArts.com
AWA Consolidation Raises Rates, Hinders Future Protests – AmadorSoapbox.com
CAL FIRE: Grilling Fire Safety – AmadorGovernment.com
Pool closure for maintenance at New York Fitness - AmadorHealth.com
CAL FIRE: No Fireworks in most of Amador County - AmadorGoverment.com
CANCELLED: Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon July 8 - AmadorGovernment.com
Amador County Planning Commission - Tues July 9 - AmadorGoverment.com
WORKSHOP: Living with Native Plants and the Threat of Weeds on the Landscape - Sat July 13 - LifeInAmador.com
Cannonball Run Car Show in Volcano - Sat July 6 – LLifeInAmador.com
AmadorArts: Events & Activities Update – AmadorArts.com
Summer Sizzle – Sat Aug 31 - LifeInAmador.com
ACRA Events & Activities Update – LifeInAmador.com
Master Gardeners:Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic - Sat July 20 - LifeInAmador.com
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The Annual Jackson Fireworks show is held every year on July 3rd (this Wed) at the Jackson Jr. HS field
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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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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.
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JULY NEWSLETTERS:
AAUW Amador Newsletter: "Gold Filings"
AmadorArts - Spring/Summer 2013
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Amador County Women's Network
First 5 Amador
Friends of the Amador County Library - Spring 2013
Mother Lode Harvest
Operation Care
Preston Castle Communicator
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church
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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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Meetings 
CLICK HERE for the COUNTY GOVERNMENT CALENDAR
CLICK HERE for Amador Water Agency Board & Committee Meetings
Amador County Artists Association - Wed July 10 - AmadorArtists.org
CANCELLED: Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon July 8 - AmadorGovernment.com
Amador County Planning Commission - Tues July 9 - AmadorGoverment.com
Upcountry Community Council - Mon July 8 - uccamador.com
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
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 
Annual Upcountry Community Independence Day Carnival - Thurs July 4 - LifeInAmador.com
Red, White and Barbecue - Fri July 5 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Cannonball Run Car Show in Volcano - Sat July 6 – LLifeInAmador.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
Sutter Creek Lions Club Famous Pig Feed - Sat Aug 24 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador STARS presents "Color Me Hope" at Camp Out For Cancer - Sat Sept 7 AmadorGroups.com
Summer Sizzle – Sat Aug 31 - LifeInAmador.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 
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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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SMALL TOWN TRADITION CONTINUES IN MOKE HILL ON JULY 4
Small town tradition and charm march down Main Street in Mokelumne Hill for their annual 4th of July parade and celebration. One of the oldest continuous 4th of July parades in the Mother lode, viewers will be entertained with horse riders, antique cars and trucks, floats and wild diversions, marchers, cowboys and wondrous moments of fabulous fancy. A spectacular display of fire engines and trucks is the perfect finale.
 The day starts off with the Veterans pancake breakfast starting at 7am in the Town Hall; leading to the parade which starts at 11am.  Children’s games and races will begin after the parade in Shutter Tree Park.
 Vendor booths will crowd north Main Street with parade and carnival goods, the famous Lion’s Club bratwursts and the Mokelumne Hill Volunteer Firefighters’ Association selling t-shirts, nachos and BBQ’d pulled pork sandwiches from the old fire house on Main St.
 Many businesses and homes on Main Street will be hosting coffee, pastries and tours of historical interests.
 Bring your chairs, your children and grandma and have your hearts touched with 4th of July magic, Moke Hill Style.
 For vendor, parade entrant or other information call Susan or Terry Weatherby at 286-1241.

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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.com
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Classified Ads 
CLICK HERE to view the latest listings! 
Classified ads are FREE (yes, free) on Amador Community News! Job postings, services offered, items for sale, yard sales, etc. Email yours to: acneditor@gmail.com
Or...feel free to post yours on our Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty
Be sure to say you "saw it on ACN"!
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CIRCUIT & LIFT PLUS OTHER FUN CLASSES AT TEAM FITNESS! Our small group classes usually 1 - 3 people - are fun, supportive and go by really quickly!
  Circuit and Lift meets Mondays at Noon and Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Team Fitness. Alternate cardio with short blasts for better fat burning after your workout is over - and strength training - for a complete workout including stretching. Go at your own pace, though not for the person just starting to exercise.
  We have other options for you if you are just starting to exercise and are really out of shape - Shape and Strengthen, Stretch, or the Golden Girls classes.
  First week here is FREE!! Stop by next to the Pine Grove Post Office - or call 296-2348.
  For complete Class schedule and Open Gym Hours visit:http://www.jacksonteamfitness.com/classschedule.html
Cherie Maitland
Team Fitness
A Comfortable Place to Get In Shape
209-296-BFit (2348)
www.TeamFitnessAmador.com

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Gold Country Wine Tours offers Imperial Hotel package - AmadorFoodandWine.com
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It's only $5/month for event flyers, or $50/year (yes, year) to be a supporting advertiser on ACN! Contact Carol Harper at acneditor@gmail.com or visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network, www.kcnn.org. Thank you for supporting your local community media!












































































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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Tuesday, July 2, 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.
We tweet our updates on Twitter, too! Twitter.com/AmadorNews
NOTE: ACN will be going through some format and design changes in the coming weeks. Thanks for your patience as we streamline our processes to bring Amador County news, announcements and information better and faster! As always...thanks for your support of Amador's community media!
________________

News & Announcements
Article on "Life Alert" Scam - AmadorElders.org
Public Safety Awareness Classes offered - AmadorHealth.com
Mark Bennett, Outside the Ivory Tower: More Obama Atrocities
NAMI Family to Family added to SAMSHA Registry of Evidence-Based Programs – AmadorGroups.com
AWA Consolidation Raises Rates, Hinders Future Protests – AmadorSoapbox.com
No JBCA meetings in July – AmadorBusiness.com
CAL FIRE: Grilling Fire Safety – AmadorGovernment.com
Please Support Amador High School Performing Arts – AmadorArts.com
Pool closure for maintenance at New York Fitness - AmadorHealth.com
NAMI Family to Family added to SAMSHA Registry of Evidence-Based Programs - AmadorGroups.com CANCELLED: AWA Budget & Finance Committee - Wed July 3 AmadorGoverment.com
First 5 Amador: July News & Announcements - AmadorEd.com / AmadorGroups.com
CAL FIRE: No Fireworks in most of Amador County - AmadorGoverment.com
Sutter Creek Architectural Review Committee - Mon July 8 AmadorGoverment.com
Sutter Creek Technical Advisory Committee - Tues July 2 AmadorGoverment.com
ACWN Luncheon – Wed July 24 - AmadorBusiness.com
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The Annual Jackson Fireworks show is held every year on July 3rd (this Wed) at the Jackson Jr. HS field
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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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ACWN LUNCHEON IN JULY! The Amador County Women's Network (ACWN) will hold its monthly luncheon meeting Wednesday, July 24th at Thomi's in Jackson. The June luncheon will feature a trade show and networking opportnities. Many of our members will showcase their business, and many will be selling wonderful goods. The trade show is open to the public. So feel free to stop by. We make it fun to learn about local women in business. The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Luncheon cost is $16. Reservations are required Friday before the meeting. Contact: Debbie LaVielle, 209-267-0577 or (preferably) email: debbielavielle@comcast.net . Join other local business women as they learn, network and promote their businesses. For more information on ACWN, visit www.acwnonline.org.
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TSPN'S LIVE BROADCAST ---can be found on their web site at: http://www.tspntv.com/home.
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JULY NEWSLETTERS:
AAUW Amador Newsletter: "Gold Filings"
AmadorArts - Spring/Summer 2013
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Amador County Women's Network
First 5 Amador
Friends of the Amador County Library - Spring 2013
Mother Lode Harvest
Operation Care
Preston Castle Communicator
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church
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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
__________________
Meetings 
CLICK HERE for the COUNTY GOVERNMENT CALENDAR
Sutter Creek Architectural Review Committee - Mon July 1 & July 8 AmadorGoverment.com
Sutter Creek Technical Advisory Committee - Tues July 2 AmadorGoverment.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
__________________
Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Jackson Power Walk Classes in June & July - AmadorHealth.com
Master Food Preservers Class - Sat July 13 - LifeInAmador.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
__________________
Activities & Events
TGIF Summer Music Series
Amador County Artist Events & Activities - AmadorArtists.org
Annual Upcountry Community Independence Day Carnival - Thurs July 4 - LifeInAmador.com
Red, White and Barbecue - Fri July 5 - AmadorFoodandWine.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
Sutter Creek Lions Club Famous Pig Feed - Sat Aug 24 - AmadorGroups.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 
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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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SMALL TOWN TRADITION CONTINUES IN MOKE HILL ON JULY 4
Small town tradition and charm march down Main Street in Mokelumne Hill for their annual 4th of July parade and celebration. One of the oldest continuous 4th of July parades in the Mother lode, viewers will be entertained with horse riders, antique cars and trucks, floats and wild diversions, marchers, cowboys and wondrous moments of fabulous fancy. A spectacular display of fire engines and trucks is the perfect finale.
 The day starts off with the Veterans pancake breakfast starting at 7am in the Town Hall; leading to the parade which starts at 11am.  Children’s games and races will begin after the parade in Shutter Tree Park.
 Vendor booths will crowd north Main Street with parade and carnival goods, the famous Lion’s Club bratwursts and the Mokelumne Hill Volunteer Firefighters’ Association selling t-shirts, nachos and BBQ’d pulled pork sandwiches from the old fire house on Main St.
 Many businesses and homes on Main Street will be hosting coffee, pastries and tours of historical interests.
 Bring your chairs, your children and grandma and have your hearts touched with 4th of July magic, Moke Hill Style.
 For vendor, parade entrant or other information call Susan or Terry Weatherby at 286-1241.

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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.com
__________________
Classified Ads 
CLICK HERE to view the latest listings! 
Classified ads are FREE (yes, free) on Amador Community News! Job postings, services offered, items for sale, yard sales, etc. Email yours to: acneditor@gmail.com
Or...feel free to post yours on our Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty
Be sure to say you "saw it on ACN"!
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CIRCUIT & LIFT PLUS OTHER FUN CLASSES AT TEAM FITNESS! Our small group classes usually 1 - 3 people - are fun, supportive and go by really quickly!
  Circuit and Lift meets Mondays at Noon and Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Team Fitness. Alternate cardio with short blasts for better fat burning after your workout is over - and strength training - for a complete workout including stretching. Go at your own pace, though not for the person just starting to exercise.
  We have other options for you if you are just starting to exercise and are really out of shape - Shape and Strengthen, Stretch, or the Golden Girls classes.
  First week here is FREE!! Stop by next to the Pine Grove Post Office - or call 296-2348.
  For complete Class schedule and Open Gym Hours visit:http://www.jacksonteamfitness.com/classschedule.html
Cherie Maitland
Team Fitness
A Comfortable Place to Get In Shape
209-296-BFit (2348)
www.TeamFitnessAmador.com

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Gold Country Wine Tours offers Imperial Hotel package - AmadorFoodandWine.com
__________________

It's only $5/month for event flyers, or $50/year (yes, year) to be a supporting advertiser on ACN! Contact Carol Harper at acneditor@gmail.com or visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network, www.kcnn.org. Thank you for supporting your local community media!








































































































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