Friday, October 25, 2013

Friday, October 25, 2013

Have a great weekend, Amador County!
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
Our main page updates are also shareable on both social networks...just scroll down to the end of the updates and flyers, click on the social network icons and share away!
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network. Thank you for supporting your local community media!
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News & Announcements:
Mother Lode Friends of Music features works by Beethoven and Chausson - Sun Nov 10 http://motherlodefriendsofmusic.blogspot.com/
AWA-Ione Outreach Committee - Mon Oct 28 - AmadorGovernment.com

Weekend Events & Activities:
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 Vineyards

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 Road, 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.

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

SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Richard Smith, National finger-style guitar champion– 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

HALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST at Bg's Lounge in Jackson - Sat Oct 26 - bgjackson.com

“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

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

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/ 

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

BE A SUPPORTING ADVERTISER ON AMADOR COMMUNITY NEWS FOR ONLY $5/MONTH or $50/YEAR!
For more information, carol@newsamador.com, or click here...
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday, October 24, 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
Our updates are also shareable on both social networks...just scroll down to the end of the updates and flyers, click on the social network icons and share away!
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network. Thank you for supporting your local community media!
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News & Announcements

Berryhill  meets with community leaders and emergency responders to assess Rim Fire - AmadorGovernment.com
PGYCC: Fundraiser for Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency - AmadorGroups.com
CAL FIRE: Trick or Treat Safety Tips - AmadorGovernment.com
Over The Edge appears at Alchemy Market & Cafe in Murphys - Tues Oct 29
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
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CA GOVERNMENT NEWS

Visit: www.news.ca.gov
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BIG REDS RELEASE PARTY & REDNECK BBQ BASH - Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Git yerselves on over to Andis Wines in Amador County for our 2nd red wine releases, rockin' live music by KnuckleHead, and a feast of finger-lickin' good food ensures a  hootin’ and hollerin’ great time y’all won’t wanna miss.
Taste 2 new 2011 Zinfandels, the long-awaited 2011 Mourvedre and more. Make sure to wash your hands before dinner because no utensils will be allowed! Feast on sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, baby back ribs, rat toes (never heard of rat toes? Look ‘em up, they’re dee-licious!) and more. Club Andis members can pick up their club shipments and everyone will get the opportunity for special wine discounts.
Tickets: $45/person, $35/Club Andis members. (must log in to our website to receive discount)  Includes dinner, music, wine tasting and commemorative wine glass. Bring back your glass from last year’s event and get $5 off your ticket price at check-in.
RSVP required by Wednesday, October 30th  (209) 245-6177

More Info: http://www.andiswines.com/events

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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)
First 5 Amador
Mother Lode Harvest
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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

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!

BIG REDS RELEASE PARTY & REDNECK BBQ BASH - Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Git yerselves on over to Andis Wines in Amador County for our 2nd red wine releases, rockin' live music by KnuckleHead, and a feast of finger-lickin' good food ensures a  hootin’ and hollerin’ great time y’all won’t wanna miss.
Taste 2 new 2011 Zinfandels, the long-awaited 2011 Mourvedre and more. Make sure to wash your hands before dinner because no utensils will be allowed! Feast on sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, baby back ribs, rat toes (never heard of rat toes? Look ‘em up, they’re dee-licious!) and more. Club Andis members can pick up their club shipments and everyone will get the opportunity for special wine discounts.
Tickets: $45/person, $35/Club Andis members. (must log in to our website to receive discount)  Includes dinner, music, wine tasting and commemorative wine glass. Bring back your glass from last year’s event and get $5 off your ticket price at check-in.
RSVP required by Wednesday, October 30th  (209) 245-6177

More Info: http://www.andiswines.com/events



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. 
Amador Community College Foundation
www.amadorcommunitycollege.org 

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM - Argonaut High School, Every Sunday 3-6pm. Cost $2 per person Call ACRA (209) 223-6349. Or email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org 

“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.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
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
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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…223-63499
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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.
To register or for more information, call ACRA at (209) 223-6349
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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
Over The Edge appears at Alchemy Market & Cafe in Murphys - Tues Oct 29
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin – Sat Nov 2 - www.SutterCreekTheater.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS: Charlie Musselwhite & Coco Montoya – Sat Nov 2 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC features the works of Beethoven, works by French composer Chausson - Sun Nov 10 - AmadorArts.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS: Karaoke Series – Nov 6 thru Dec 11 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule 
ACWN Holiday Shopping Fundraiser - Sat Nov 9 - AmadorBusiness.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Uncle Kraker – Sat Nov 16 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin – Sat Nov 2 - www.SutterCreekTheater.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Aaron Lewis – Sat Dec 7 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule 
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Paul Revere & the Raiders’ Rockin’ Christmas – Sun Dec 15 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
 
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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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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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
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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)
First 5 Amador
Mother Lode Harvest
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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, visitwww.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. 
Amador Community College Foundation
www.amadorcommunitycollege.org 

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM - Argonaut High School, Every Sunday 3-6pm. Cost $2 per person Call ACRA (209) 223-6349. Or email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org 

“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.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
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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…223-63499
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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.
To register or for more information, call ACRA at (209) 223-6349
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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
Over The Edge appears at Alchemy Market & Cafe in Murphys - Tues Oct 29
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin – Sat Nov 2 - www.SutterCreekTheater.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS: Charlie Musselwhite & Coco Montoya – Sat Nov 2 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
Mother Lode Friends of Music features the works of Beethoven, works by French composer Chausson - Sun Nov 10 - AmadorArts.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS: Karaoke Series – Nov 6 thru Dec 11 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule 
ACWN Holiday Shopping Fundraiser - Sat Nov 9 - AmadorBusiness.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Uncle Kraker – Sat Nov 16 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin – Sat Nov 2 - www.SutterCreekTheater.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Aaron Lewis – Sat Dec 7 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule 
JACKSON RANCHERIA PRESENTS:  Paul Revere & the Raiders’ Rockin’ Christmas – Sun Dec 15 - www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule
 
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