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News & Announcements
ACUSD/ACOE Board Meeting - Wed Oct 23 -
AmadorEd.com
Amador County Water Agency Board of Directors - Thurs Oct 24 -
AmadorGovernment.com
Over The Edge appears at Alchemy Market & Cafe in Murphys - Tues Oct 29
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CA GOVERNMENT NEWS can be viewed at: www.news.ca.gov
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FIBRE ARTISTS FEATURED AT LITTLE CITY STUDIO & GALLERY
- Please join us on
Sat, Nov 2, from 3-6PM, for our special Art
Trek reception! For the month of November, Little City joins Hanford Street
Gallery and Sutter Creek Gallery in putting the emphasis on the fibre
arts.Owner Carol Sethre explores color and texture in both her unique
"Crazy Rag" scarves and her hand-woven rugs and wearables. Claudia
Bronken has a new collection of light and airy hand-knitted scarves and shawls.
Kathy Abraham celebrates the season with an adorable array of felted pumpkins
and owls! They are joined by gallery regulars Sandy Wagner and Maureen Teel,
both accomplished quilting artists. And quest artist Shari Schreiber brings her
lovely hand-felted art journals for all to enjoy. Support your local artists!
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October 2013 Newsletters
Amador Association of University Women (AAUW)
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Community Calendar
OCTOBER 2013
GHOST TRAILS
CEMETERY HUNT
Trails Cemetery Hunt
Packets Available Now – October 31st
Presented by Amador County Recreation Agency and 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 at the ACRA office.
You will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize, a $50
gift card to Gold Country Lanes.
Drawing will take place Oct. 31st.
You may also pay with a credit card over the phone and have
packets emailed to you.
Call ACRA at 223-6349
Email ktraverso@amadorgov.org
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) - The Amador County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Amador) is holding an affiliate meeting and support group on Tuesday,
October 22nd in the Oak View Conference Room (2nd floor in the
Education Department) at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson from 5:30 to
6:30 pm. The November meeting has been canceled and the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10. From 6:45 to 8:00 pm we will conduct a confidential Support Group for family members and caregivers of those with mental illnesses. For information call NAMI Amador (at ATCAA) 209-223-1485 Ex. 266.
AMADOR COUNTY WOMENS’ NETWORK (ACWN) will hold its monthly luncheon meeting
Wednesday,October 23rd at Cooper
Vineyards in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This month's guest
speaker will be Jennifer from the Amador County Vintners Association.
Come join us for lunch in the beautiful surroundings and learn what's
going on at the various wineries! 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.
FYI: TIM DONNELLY,
CANDIDATE FOR CA GOVERNOR will be holding a meet and greet on Friday,
October 25, at 6;30PM at the Republican headquarters on Martell Rd across from
Panda restaurant.
'A MORNING OF HOPE: INSIGHTS AND HEALING FROM DEPRESSION" -Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, Sutter Creek. Presented by Christine Bitler, LCSW and Susan Komure, LCSW
This
event covers the causes of, and tools for coping with, dejection,
depression, and the blues. If you or someone you know suffers from
depression, this workshop may hold the information you've been seeking.
Questions and answers to follow. For more info, call Trinity Church at 267-0255.
“ROCKY HORROR PICTURE
SHOW” returns to ACRA’s “The Hub” on Saturday October 26th 7pm
. Come in Costume and Create the
Experience known as the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
.Bring Rice, Newspaper, Squirt Guns, flashlight, Rubber
Gloves, Noisemakers, confetti, T.P., Toast, Party Hat, bell, and a Deck of
Cards.
Dance Charts and Scripts are available. Get Ready…We are
about to take off to the Castle…To the “Annual Transylvania Convention” With
Brad and Janet Enters (Dr.Frank N. Futter) MeatLoaf…and You know the
Rest! Let’s Do “The Time Warp Again”!
www.goacra.org
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
FIBRE ARTISTS FEATURED AT LITTLE CITY STUDIO & GALLERY
- Please join us on Sat, Nov 2, from 3-6PM, for our special Art
Trek reception! For the month of November, Little City joins Hanford Street
Gallery and Sutter Creek Gallery in putting the emphasis on the fibre
arts.Owner Carol Sethre explores color and texture in both her unique
"Crazy Rag" scarves and her hand-woven rugs and wearables. Claudia
Bronken has a new collection of light and airy hand-knitted scarves and shawls.
Kathy Abraham celebrates the season with an adorable array of felted pumpkins
and owls! They are joined by gallery regulars Sandy Wagner and Maureen Teel,
both accomplished quilting artists. And quest artist Shari Schreiber brings her
lovely hand-felted art journals for all to enjoy. Support your local artists!
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.
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.
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.
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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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: October 22,
November 5 &12
*Poi Dance with Sonya Castoe: October 23
*Ceramic Sculpture with Pam Sharp: October 24,30, November
7 & 14
*Halloween Mask-Making with Lorra Lee Rose: October 29
*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.
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
Dye, Engineering Projects, Field trips, Challenge of the month…and much more! Hope to see you there!
ACRA BINGO Is Now at
the Italian Picnic Grounds
6:15 Early Bird games
6:30 Regular BINGO
5:00 Full Dinner Served for Just $7 a plate!
Buy in $10 for $10 games – 6 top
Sponsored Jackpots up to $100
Black out is $200!
Join us for ACRA BINGO Every 1st ,& 3rd Mondays of
the month.
Proceeds support ACRA and other non-profit partners. www.goacra.org
or 223-6349
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
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.
“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!
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.jacksonteamfitness.com/classschedule.html
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.
AMADOR TRANSIT: MONDAYS IN PLYMOUTH! Every
Monday, Amador Transit will make three bus trips leaving our Sutter
Hill Transit Center at 7:40am, 11:00am and 3:10pm. The bus will travel
through Sutter Creek, Amador City, Drytown, and from Plymouth, to the
River Pines Market, then back the same way to the Sutter Hill Transit
Center.
Folks from River Pines and Amador
City can now get to Plymouth or, to our Transit Center where they can
catch a Shuttle to get just about anywhere in Jackson and Sutter Creek
every Monday!
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
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!
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/
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%
WANT A FREE BOWLING PARTY for your office, church, or non-profit group of 10 or more?
Call Russell at 223-3334 to schedule a date. Available days and times
include M-F, 5:30 pm and all day Sunday. Offer includes 2 free games of
bowling and shoe rental per person. Additional games for only $2.75
each. Participants not already Bowling Reward cardholders may sign up
and receive $5 bowling reward credit good for a future visit. Offer ends
no later than September 2, 2013 and is subject to lane availability.
mail@goldcountrylanes.com
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!
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.
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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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ACUSD/ACOE Board Meeting - Wed Oct 23 -
AmadorEd.com
Amador County Water Agency Board of Directors - Thurs Oct 24 -
AmadorGovernment.com
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7PM
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7PM
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on the
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 6:30PM
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thurs at 9AM.
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
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
Amador Animal Response Team (ACART) - Wed Sept 11
The
Arc of Amador & Calaveras and Hospice of Amador& Calaveras
Partner to Present: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Through Life-Ending Illness, Grief and Loss -
Thurs Oct 24 – AmadorGroups.com
NAMI Family to Family class offered - Oct 19-Nov 23 –
AmadorHealth.com\
FREE CLASS: TAI CHI - Mon Oct 28 - AmadorHealth.com
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NEW! INTRODUCTION TO HOME WINE-MAKING
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 - 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…223-63499
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CPR & FIRST-AID
Saturday, October 26th
- CPR & First Aid - $67…10am-12pm
- CPR only - $35…10am-12pm
- First Aid only - $35…12pm-2pm
Registration is required, no drop-ins. For your convenience,
ACRA now accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Located in the HUB Community
Center, 206
Main Street, Jackson.
Register in the ACRA office or over the phone: 10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 100, Sutter
Creek CA. 95685
(209) 223-6349
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NEW! Adult Dodgeball
League – Games start January 18, 2014
Games start January 18th, every Saturday
afternoon at Argonaut
High School.
Game Time TBA. Mandatory Players meeting,
Wednesday January 8th.
Register before
January 15th.
$250 per team.
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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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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
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Richard Smith – Fri Oct 25 –
www.SutterCreekTheater.com
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Colleen Raney - Traditional and modern Irish music – Sat Oct 26
- www.SutterCreekTheater.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS: Tommy James and
the Shondells – Sat Oct 26 -
www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
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