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News & Announcements
CA GOVERNMENT NEWS can be viewed at: news.ca.gov
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
Sutter Creek Gallery wins big at the Amador County Fair - AmadorArts.com
Main Street Theatre Works Presents: Sherlock’s Last Case
opens this Friday and runs through September 7 - AmadorArts.com
Amador Arts Update - AmadorArts.com
Gourmet African Dinner to Benefit Rail
Road Flat
School - Sat Aug 10 –
AmadorGroups.com
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at www.tspntv.com
In this edition of TSPN TV News In-Depth, Mike Spence talks with Mace Meadows Golf Club Board of Directors President Jim Gusctte and Treasurer Bill Whipple.
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---TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at www.tspntv.com
TSPN INTERVIEWS:
Jim Gusctte and Bill Whipple talk with Mike Spence about everything that goes into maintaining the Mace Meadows Golf Course.
http://tspntv.com/component/Jim Gusctte and Bill Whipple talk with Mike Spence about everything that goes into maintaining the Mace Meadows Golf Course.
In this edition of TSPN TV News In-Depth, Mike Spence talks with Mace Meadows Golf Club Board of Directors President Jim Gusctte and Treasurer Bill Whipple.
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CA GOVERNMENT NEWS can be viewed at: news.ca.gov
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
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GOURMET AFRICAN DINNER TO BENEFIT RAIL ROAD FLAT SCHOOL - A
three-course home-made authentic gourmet meal from central Africa will
be served at the Rail Road Flat Town Hall on Saturday, August 10. This
is a fundraiser for the Friends of Rail Road Flat School, a small rural
historic school —since 1866—located in a scenic remote area of northern
Calaveras County.
The
dinner, prepared by Congolese-born Magali McGreevy, will be served at
6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. However, guests are encouraged to arrive at 5:00
in order to get the full treatment, which will include drumming by
students led by Mark Dyken on the hall’s front porch and a no-host wine,
beer and “Dawa”bar. There’ll also be live dinner music with guitarist
Gordon Rowland and Nedra and Julio, an auction, and a 50-50 raffle. The
cost is $35 each or $60 per couple. Youth are $15 each. Call 754-1032
for tickets and information.
All
proceeds directly benefit students at Rail Road Flat Elementary by
funding the Enrichment Program which teaches in areas no longer provided
in school. Examples: sports, gardening, construction, art classes,
poetry, storytelling, gardening, sewing and MORE. The
Rail Road Flat Town Hall is located at 250 Rail Road Flat Road,
Calaveras County, about 16 miles east of San Andreas or Mokelumne Hill.
Again, call 754-1032 for tickets.
---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
INTERFAITH CHOIR REHEARSALSThis Sunday at 4pm at the Jackson St Patrick Church Hall we will meet to hand out music, get listening cd's, go over this year's schedule and start singing. Hope you can make this first get together. Please bring a friend. And also keep in touch with me as we start gearing up for this year's Food Bank Concert You may get a head start by going to www.icchoirs.org
FREE CLASS: Growing Great Vegetables, Part III
Amador Master Gardeners present part 3 of Growing Great
Vegetables from 9am to 12 noon on August 17th.
Emily Beals, Master Gardener and organic farmer in Mt. Aukum
will present information to help get that fall vegetable garden growing, in
addition to discussing such topics as crop rotation and cover crops.
This free class includes standard and worm composting techniques
as well as mulching.
Open to the public, the class is held at the County GSA
Building, 12200-B Airport Road
in Martell. For more information call
the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon,
Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edc.
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UPDATE REGARDING THE IONE VALLY 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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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 Local Agency Formation Council (LAFCO) - Thurs Aug 15 - AmadorGovernment.com
Upcountry Community Council - Mon Aug 12 - UCCAmador.com
NOTICE: The August 13, 2013 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
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Jackson Wastewater on 8/12 Council Agenda - AmadorGovernment.com
Collaboration in Natural Resource Management - Aug 8 &
Sept 10 - LifeInAmador.comUpcountry Community Council - Mon Aug 12 - UCCAmador.com
NOTICE: The August 13, 2013 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
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 Classes
Ravioli Class -
FREE Indoor Power Walking Classes offered in August - AmadorHealth.com
Ravioli Class -
FREE Indoor Power Walking Classes offered in August - AmadorHealth.com
Oaks of the Central
Sierra: Care & Preservation Workshop in Placerville - Thurs August 15 - 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
Activities & Events
TGIF Summer Music Series
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador County Artists Association
FREE Family Movie Nights through August at Mt. Zion - mtzchurch.org
MSTW Presents: "Sherlock's Last Case"- Aug 9 thru Sept 7 - mstw.org
Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival - Aug 9-11 - AmadorArts.com
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
11th Annual Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 20-22 - AmadorArts.com
TGIF Summer Music Series
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador County Artists Association
FREE Family Movie Nights through August at Mt. Zion - mtzchurch.org
MSTW Presents: "Sherlock's Last Case"- Aug 9 thru Sept 7 - mstw.org
Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival - Aug 9-11 - AmadorArts.com
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
11th Annual Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 20-22 - AmadorArts.com
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
CRYSTAL IMAGE appears at Helwig Winery on Fri Aug 9 at 6:30PM, 245-4100,
and at Roaring Camp on Sat Aug 31 at 6PM, reservations 296-4100,
roaringcampgold.com
DARCEL HUNTER plays at Bella Grace on Fri Aug 9, 73 Main in Sutter Creek. darchella.com
WICKED SISTERS appears at The Union House on Fri Aug 9 from
7-10PM, and at Roaring Camp on Sat Aug 17, roaringcampgold.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
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
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15th ANNUAL RAGTIME FESTIVAL will be jumping again from August
9th – 11th, 2013. The feel good music will fill the air at five, practically
nonstop venues of solos, duos and groups all presenting the many moods of
ragtime, plus all the hilarity and good music spilling on into the “After
Hours” sessions where there is always a surprise player or two. Travel back in
time and enjoy the “feel Good” music of Ragtime. This is a festival not to be
missed.
Do you enjoy silent movies on the silver
screen? Don’t miss Frederic Hodges and Keith Taylor scheduled for a Silent
Movie Night at the historic Sutter Creek Theatre, with actual 16 millimeter
films.
Day badges, individual concert tickets and
All-Events badges, (which include all venues, the two special concerts, and
Silent Movie Night) are now on sale. Badge order forms may be found at www.suttercreekragtime.com . For
more information call: (209) 405-1563 or e-mail: motherloderagtime@comcast.net
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BAND A.I.D.E – Sat Aug 17. A very special event, the Band
A.I.D.E. (Awesome Instrument Drive Extravaganza) Kick-Off Event: “Pep Band on
the Ridge”.
Since the numbers in the Bands all across the district have grown recently, the District has run out of instruments to loan. So, the Band Program is holding an instrument donation drive sponsored by the Amador Community Foundation. The Kickoff event is a fun afternoon/evening of food and music at the Amador Ridge Shopping Plaza. From 3:00-9:00 PM Dickey’s, Roundtable, Oko Sushi, Yogurt Your Way and Jamba Juice will donate 10% of their sales to the Band A.I.D.E. project. At 6:30 PM, the combined high school bands will perform a short pep band concert at the Plaza. You can bring an instrument and or money to donate to the drive, or just eat at the restaurants and help out that way. Going out to eat at your favorite Amador Ridge restaurant, hearing the pep bands and helping put an instrument into the hands of a student – what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Since the numbers in the Bands all across the district have grown recently, the District has run out of instruments to loan. So, the Band Program is holding an instrument donation drive sponsored by the Amador Community Foundation. The Kickoff event is a fun afternoon/evening of food and music at the Amador Ridge Shopping Plaza. From 3:00-9:00 PM Dickey’s, Roundtable, Oko Sushi, Yogurt Your Way and Jamba Juice will donate 10% of their sales to the Band A.I.D.E. project. At 6:30 PM, the combined high school bands will perform a short pep band concert at the Plaza. You can bring an instrument and or money to donate to the drive, or just eat at the restaurants and help out that way. Going out to eat at your favorite Amador Ridge restaurant, hearing the pep bands and helping put an instrument into the hands of a student – what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
The conclusion of the Band A.I.D.E. Instrument Drive is being
held in conjunction with the Highway 49 Americana Music Festival on September
7th sponsored by KVGC Radio. Details are on the attached flyer and you can find
more information by searching for it online or on Facebook. If you like Blues
& Rock n Roll, then this is gonna be a killer festival!
Make Great Music Together!
Christopher J. Tootle
ACUSD Music Education
Amador HS (209)257-7330
ctootle@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us
ACUSD Music Education
Amador HS (209)257-7330
ctootle@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us
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SHOP LOCAL! BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”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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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
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 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
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.
