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SHOP LOCAL...SHOP AMADOR! Make your lists, check 'em twice...SHOP LOCAL for something nice! www.AmadorHolidays.blogspot.com
Amador Barn Owl Box Company
Blue Mountain Orchards
Blondie's Boutique - Sutter Creek
Cute Closet - Martell
Damsel In Defense - Online
Sue's Shoppe - Jackson
Zee Blings - Fiddletown / Online
...and more!
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News & Announcements
Berryhill statement on LAO’s rosy fiscal forecast -
AmadorGovernment.com
CAL
FIRE: Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips -
AmadorGovernment.com
Workshop: Google for Business - Thurs Nov 21 -
AmadorBusiness.com
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TSPN NEWS: tspntv.com
TSPN INTERVIEW: Tim Smith talks with Tom Slivick about the
impact that state regulations are having on mining in California.
http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/21315-mining-regulations-tim-smith-on-tspn-tv-news-11-20-13
TSPN INTERVIEW: In this edition of TSPN TV News, Tom
Slivick speaks with Central Sierra Mining Association President Tim Smith. http://tspntv.com/component/k2/item/21316-central-sierra-mining-association-president-tim-smith-on-tspn-tv-news-11-20-13
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CA COUNTY NEWS: CaliforniaCountyNews.org
CA GOVERNMENT NEWS: news.ca.gov
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OBITUARIES posted by Daneri Mortuary - Nov 7-9, 2013-
AmadorMemorials.com
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VIA CITIZEN REPORT: AMADOR COUNTY
ADOPTION DAY. “Our family and another will be adopting at the Amador Superior
Court [today] at 8:30 AM. We are having a luncheon at the Community Center for the Amador County
families who adopted this month. It's at the Sutter Creek
Community Center from
11am-1pm. Thank you!"
(Luncheon organized by Lilliput Adoption Agency.)
DIABETES DAY - In recognition of Diabetes Month, Sutter Amador Hospital
will have a table with information and other goodies on
Thursday, November 21
in the Mission Café from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop by if you would like to
speak to a diabetes educator or learn more about diabetes. (see flyer below)
BULLYING AWARENESS WORKSHOPS - Nov 18, 19 and 21 in various locations in Amador County
This FREE workshop will address the following questions: What is bullying? What are bullying myths and facts?
How do I talk to my child about bullying? You are not alone! It's not your fault! You can do
something about it! Please join us on the following dates and locations to
discuss this important topic:
LAST WORKSHOP! Thursday, November 21st, 2PM to 4PM at the Camanche Lake
Community Center, 4419 Camanche Pkwy N., Ione, CA 95640 209-763-2794
NEWS SPLASH! Help Foothill Conservancy Share the Moke!
The Foothill Conservancy's gone live on the web to keep our beloved
Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic forever! We've launched a 60-day online
fundraising campaign Help us share the Mokelumne River to raise $10,000 to purchase a fully outfitted raft. We
will use this raft to share the Mokelumne's scenic beauty and wild
nature with opinion leaders and public officials whose support we must
have to achieve Wild and Scenic designation for the river.
There is
nothing like taking people out on our beloved Moke to help them
understand why we need to save this beautiful river. It’s easy for them
to ignore the wonders of the river if it’s only a line on the map or
something they see from its bridges. But once people raft the Mokelumne
and experience its beauty and its magic, they understand why we need to
save it. Join us on this wild ride by visiting our Help us share the
Mokelumne River site. We’ve got some unique perks to choose from,
including a chance to name our raft!
Help us make some noise about
our campaign! forward this email to your friends. Post it to your blog,
Facebook, Twitter, or local bulletin board.
Thank you for helping us save the Moke for good!
The Foothill Conservancy's mission is to protect, restore, and sustain
the natural and human environment in Amador and Calaveras counties for
the benefit of current and future generations.
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SUTTER CREEK’S 7TH ANNUAL “PARADE OF LIGHTS”: NOW
TAKING ENTRIES! ENTRY DEADLINE: NOV 30. Enter the 7th Annual Parade! All
entries MUST have lights on them, including people that are walking in the
parade! The more lights, the better you look! For info and an entry form,
click here.
Questions, contact Tony Linde at 209-256-1750 or email
taklinde@volcano.net
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Community Calendar
Email your announcements to: carol@newsamador.com
NOVEMBER 2013
BULLYING AWARENESS WORKSHOPS - Nov 18, 19 and 21 in various locations in Amador County
This FREE workshop will address the following questions: What is bullying? What are bullying myths and facts?
How do I talk to my child about bullying? You are not alone! It's not your fault! You can do
something about it! Please join us on the following dates and locations to
discuss this important topic:
LAST WORKSHOP! Thursday, November 21st, 2PM to 4PM at the Camanche Lake
Community Center, 4419 Camanche Pkwy N., Ione, CA 95640 209-763-2794
“KIDS ONLY” ANNUAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER – Sat Nov 23 from 1-2:30
PM at the Dalton Children’s Center 975 Broadway in Jackson. Adam Gottstein of “Over the Edge”
and Geff Crawford of “Old Soles” will bring
songs, stories, magic, and fun to elementary age kids from all over. Adam
and Geff have oodles of experience and love performing. Admission is just
a $5.00 donation, and no one will be turned away. Kids must be
accompanied by a parent who stays for the whole show. (Sorry, we can't do the
day care thing.) There will be raffle tickets sold as well…anyone can
win! Hope to see you there!
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENTS: GILBERT
& SULLIVAN’S "TRIAL BY JURY"- Sunday, November 24, 3 pm at the Sutter Creek
Theatre, 44 Main Street,
Sutter Creek. Trial by Jury, comic operetta by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur
Sullivan. Fully costumed and staged production performed by the Opera
Workshop Program, California State University-Stanislaus. Directed by
Joseph Wiggett, Artistic Director of the Townsend Opera Players. $20
adults, $10 children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at Mother Lode
Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell, Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San
Andreas, and at the door. Consult www.mlfm.org or call 209-293-4227 for more information.
SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA performs on Sunday, Nov 24 at 2pm
at the Amador Senior Center, New York Ranch Rd, Jackson. Re-appearing on November 24th at 2pm the Amador Senior
Center in Jackson will be the Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra,
a 10-piece dance band playing authentic arrangements from the 1920’s and 1930’s
(The “Great Gatsby Era”), using original dance band instrumentation. The band
will feature vocalists Chrissy Sleigh, Arlene White, and Eric Johnson. New tunes added to the repertoire are
“Goodnight Sweetheart”, “To Each His Own”, “Hoop Dee Do”, and “You’re Driving
Me Crazy”.
The Orchestra (SJO)
also appeared this year on September 28 at Ironstone Vineyard’s Concours d’
Elegance; it has been featured at the Dante Club in Sacramento (an annual special invitation),
and made special appearance at the Berkeley City Club. There is a $5 admission
charge at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Amador Senior
Center. There will be
cookies and coffee for your enjoyment. The Senior Center
has great parking and access! See you Sunday November 24th for a fun afternoon
and set your calendars back to the 1920’s! Classic cars and authentic attire are
always welcome!
Visit Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra’s updated website at www.speakeazyjazz.com or call 295-4305
for more information.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT THE HUB – Fri & Sat, Nov 29 &
30, open from 10AM-9PM. During Christmas Delights in Jackson. Shops in Downtown Jackson will
be open late. In December, Santa’s Workshop will also be open Saturdays December 7,
14, and 21, 10AM-6PM
For Children 1st – 8th grades. Visit Santa’s shop to
purchase gifts. Santa will be there from 2-4pm Saturdays. Bring your
Christmas wish list for Santa. $10 per child.
Spend $100 in Jackson
and the Jackson Business & Community Assoc. will cover the cost of one $10
fee! The HUB is located at 206B Main
St. Jackson. Call
ACRA at
(209) 223-6349,
or visit their website at
www.goacra.org.
In partnership with Jackson Business & Community Assoc.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE SUTTER – Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 28, 53 Main Street in Sutter Creek (formerly the American
Exchanged Hotel/Bellotti’s). Book now to reserve a table! Four Course Dinner
$35 adults / $15 kids
+sales tax and gratuity. wine/beverages sold separately
First Course: Soup
Second Course: Salad
Entree: Choice of Beef, Salmon or Classic Turkey Entree
Festive Fall Dessert
Reservations Available 2:00PM - 5:00PM
HISTORIC JACKSON'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS OPEN HOUSE - Fri & Sat, Nov 29-30. Delight in the charm of Jackson’s old-fashioned Christmas Delights! On
Friday and Saturday, 6 – 9 pm Thanksgiving weekend, stroll Main Street, Jackson,
with music, costumed characters, activities for kids and free horse-drawn
carriage rides. Jackson’s
boutique shops will be open until 9 with treats for all. Santa lights the town
Christmas tree at the firehouse at 6 pm, then heads to the historic
National Hotel for children’s wish lists and free photos! VisitJacksonCA.com
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DECEMBER 2013
AMADOR SUPERIOR COURT RESCHEDULES LAWDA Environmental lawsuit hearing to 10/22/13. Status Update - 9/6/13 - Amador Superior Court reschedules the lawsuit hearing again to
Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 8:30 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
HILLBILLY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION - The Mother Lode Jewish
Community (MLJC) will be holding its annual Chanukah party on Friday, December
6th at 6 p.m. in Murphys, CA. This is a casual, fun evening for
families and adults of all ages. If you wish to attend, please call ahead
for directions and to reserve your place, as space is limited. There is
no charge, but we ask everyone to bring a potluck dish to share.
Volunteers are also needed to help set up and clean up. You are also
welcome to bring a menorah if you would like to light your own candles.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Mother
Lode Jewish Community contact number:
209-533-1650
or email MLJC at
motherlodejc@yahoo.com for additional information,
reservations and directions.
The MLJC’s mission is to provide opportunities and events
that nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity, culture and community in
the Mother Lode, drawing members from Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties. New members are always
welcome. The activity calendar includes monthly gatherings, primarily in
the Murphys and Sonora
areas. The 2014 year will start off with a Tu B’Shvat Celebration, literally
meaning “New Year of the Trees”, on Sunday, January 19th. Call for more
information.
FARMS OF AMADOR “DEVELOPING AND OPERATION A COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN” – Sat Dec 7 from 5:30-8PM. Amador City Community Hall, 14531 East School
St., Amador City.
Join Farms of Amador on Saturday, December 7th
from 5:30 to 8 pm for a potluck gathering at the Amador City
Community Hall to learn about developing and operating a small scale commercial
kitchen. Professional caterers Lucy Spangler Gore and Bill Gore will
share their experience in building and operating a small scale commercial
kitchen in Amador Co. Farms of Amador is excited to present this topic,
the development of which will allow farmers to process their products in order
to add value and increase customer appeal. This will also be an
opportunity to network with the region's food producers, chefs and consumers
interested in quality regional foods. Cost of the event is $10 for those
who bring a pot-luck dish to share and $15 for those who come without a dish.
Please bring your own place setting in an effort to reduce waste.
Who: all those interested in improving the value of food
produced in our region
What: A potluck gathering and presentation on developing and
operating a small scale commercial kitchen
Why: Because Farms of Amador is committed to bringing
information regarding improving our regional food system to our members and the
public. Creating value added products in a commercial kitchen or selling
products to those already operating commercial kitchens are excellent ways to
improve the economic value of our incredible local foods. Contact: info@farmsofamador.com for more information or to
reserve your ticket.
“PAINT BY GLASS” CLASS – Sat Dec 7 from 2-4:30PM at the American
Legion Hall in Sutter Hill. Can you sip from a wine glass while holding a
paintbrush? If so, you can paint! Artist/instructor Judy Day will show
step-by-step how to paint a local wine country landscape on canvas, while
painters enjoy local wines and hors d’oeuvres at a “Paint by the Glass”
workshop. Judy Day is a respected local art teacher, artist and children’s book
illustrator. Her work reflects her love of the foothills and high Sierras and
is displayed at the Sutter Creek Gallery.
Reservations are required and the class will be limited to
20 painters. The tax deductible ticket for the class is $45 and includes two
beverage tickets. Call The Arc at 267-5978 x 21 to reserve your seat at
the easel!
For more information about Paint by the Glass, ArCreations!
and The Arc, visit
www.arcofamador.org.
CELEBRATE A VINTAGE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN AMADOR CITY - Saturday,
December 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. downtown Amador City
will bring on the holidays. The town merchants decorate the town for the
Christmas season with fresh pine garlands and Christmas lights hung from
century old buildings.
Amador
City shops, a famous
bakery, restaurants and a local winery tasting room welcome visitors ready for
the holidays.
Throughout the day there will be an array of Christmas
comestibles available in shops. Andrae’s Bakery offers an espresso bar,
decadent baked goods, sandwiches, artisan breads and more. Visitors taste
Sacramento
craft beer on the porch overlooking the charming small town.
Buffalo Chips Restaurant renders handmade pies, an
old-fashioned soda fountain and great burgers. After the town tree
lighting they feature their Traditional Polenta Dinner served with Italian
chicken sausage and mixed greens, finished with bread pudding and hot buttered rum
sauce. ($13.95)
The Imperial Hotel provides a historic, 1949 era bar, California wine country
meals, and lodging.
Feist Wines is found in the center of block and is housed in
an old saloon. They offer wine tasting, artisan cheese plates ($9) and
their house band, The Allen Frank Band with winemaker, Tony Feist sittin’
in. Their eclectic mix of rock, folk and the blues provides reason for a
visit to Amador City.
Music on old Highway 49 will bring a festive air to the town
streets. California’s
smallest incorporated town celebrates Christmas with a tree lighting on the
newly reconstructed bridge at 5pm! Amador-city.com For more
information call
209-267-8020
“PAINT BY GLASS” CLASS – Sat Dec 7 from 2-4:30PM at the American
Legion Hall in Sutter Hill. Can you sip from a wine glass while holding a
paintbrush? If so, you can paint! Artist/instructor Judy Day will show
step-by-step how to paint a local wine country landscape on canvas, while
painters enjoy local wines and hors d’oeuvres at a “Paint by the Glass”
workshop. Judy Day is a respected local art teacher, artist and children’s book
illustrator. Her work reflects her love of the foothills and high Sierras and
is displayed at the Sutter Creek Gallery.
Reservations are required and the class will be limited to
20 painters. The tax deductible ticket for the class is $45 and includes two
beverage tickets. Call The Arc at 267-5978 x 21 to reserve your seat at
the easel!
For more information about Paint by the Glass, ArCreations!
and The Arc, visit
www.arcofamador.org.
8TH ANNUAL LAS POSADAS CANDLELIGHT WALK – Sat Dec 7 at 6PM. an
hour earlier than previous years. Everyone is invited to participate in
this community event sponsored by the Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and
Episcopal churches of Sutter Creek.
The Walk begins on Spanish Street near the Immaculate Conception
Church, where
participants are given candles and programs. They follow Mary on her
mule, Joseph, shepherds and angels, listen to the familiar Christmas
story and sing carols. Joseph knocks at the door of several places,
seeking shelter without success. The procession moves through beautifully
decorated downtown Sutter Creek. Finally, a stable is found in front of
the Methodist Church. Las Posadas
ends with a beautiful solo, and everyone is invited into the Methodist Church
hall for warm beverages and homemade cookies. Do plan to be a part of
this beautiful beginning of the Christmas season!
AMADOR COUNTY CONCERT BAND PRESENTS: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
and holiday favorites. A free concert will be presented by the 48-member Amador
County Concert Band under the direction of Steve Chambers and Irv Gidding on
Sunday, December 8 at 3pm. The program will be held at the Community Church of
Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way,
Pine Grove. Featured music will be “The Sound of Music”, “Spirit of the Sequoia”,
Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, “Holiday Homecoming” , and much more. The
90-minute program will conclude with refreshments….bring the entire family to
this exciting concert! Join us for an enjoyable musical experience, and enjoy
the spirited music! Arrive a few minutes early for best seating….ample
parking…music begins promptly at 3pm. Visit the band’s website at
www.accband.org for additional information
or to find out how to join the band.
OLDE TYME COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE – Sat Dec 14 and
Sun Dec 15 from 10AM to 4PM. Travel back to olden times at the beautiful
Preston Castle and find lots of interesting arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods,
and other gift items, while listening to Christmas Carols. Also, Santa
will be available for your wish lists. Over 40 vendors will be displaying
and selling their wares. Plan your visit around the wonderful downtown
Ione Christmas Parade, 11 am on Saturday, December 14.
For the last time this year, you may take a tour of the
historic Preston Castle, 10 am to 2 pm both days.
On Saturday night, you can view the Castle lit up in Holiday
Lights, from 5 pm to 8 pm. And you can take a special historical tour of
the Castle by flashlight, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm on Sat.
Fair-Bazaar-Lights: Free
Castle Tour: $10
Historical Flashlight Tour: $20 (bring a flashlight)
Visit
www.prestoncastle.com.
BUILD AND DECORATE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE – Thurs Dec 19,
5:30-8PM. Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends. Customize your
very own Gingerbread Dream House to take home with you! $15 per house. Please
pre-register; pay with credit card by phone, or stop in the office. Call ACRA
to Register 223-6349.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT THE HUB – Open Saturdays December 7,
14, and 21, 10AM-6PM. For Children 1st – 8th grades. Visit Santa’s shop to
purchase gifts. Santa will be there from 2-4pm Saturdays. Bring your
Christmas wish list for Santa. $10 per child. Spend $100 in Jackson
and the Jackson Business & Community Assoc. will cover the cost of one $10
fee! The HUB is located at 206B Main
St. Jackson. Call ACRA at
(209) 223-6349,
or visit their website at
www.goacra.org.
In partnership with Jackson Business & Community Assoc.
"A FAMILY CHRISTMAS GATHERING” -
Sunday, December 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Soroptimist
International of Amador County Presents: “A Family Christmas Gathering” on Dec 8th at Argonaut High School
Multi-Purpose Room, 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson. For Amador
County children ages 0-12 that qualify for WIC, Medi-Cal or the Free
& Reduced Lunch Program. You and your immediate household family
members are invited to this holiday event! You will have the opportunity
to take a picture with Santa, enjoy making a variety of arts &
crafts, decorate cookies, and have your face painted.A hot home cooked
turkey meal will be served with all the fixings. There will be
Opportunity Drawings for decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, tabletop
decorations and gift baskets. Each family attending will be provided
with a Holiday Food Bag that will be handed out at the end of the event.
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT! Registrations must be
received and postmarked no later than Monday, November 25, 2013. YOU
MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO ATTEND! Please mail the completed registration
to: Soroptimist International of Amador County P.O. Box 1105 Jackson,
CA 95642.
OLDE TYME COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE – Sat Dec 14 and
Sun Dec 15 from 10AM to 4PM. Travel back to olden times at the beautiful
Preston Castle and find lots of interesting arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods,
and other gift items, while listening to Christmas Carols. Also, Santa
will be available for your wish lists. Over 40 vendors will be displaying
and selling their wares. Plan your visit around the wonderful downtown
Ione Christmas Parade, 11 am on Saturday, December 14.
For the last time this year, you may take a tour of the
historic Preston Castle, 10 am to 2 pm both days.
On Saturday night, you can view the Castle lit up in Holiday
Lights, from 5 pm to 8 pm. And you can take a special historical tour of
the Castle by flashlight, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm on Sat.
Fair-Bazaar-Lights: Free
Castle Tour: $10
Historical Flashlight Tour: $20 (bring a flashlight)
Visit
www.prestoncastle.com
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom
Lake College
will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from
January 18 until May
21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television
(ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view
each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 4:00 to 5:20 pm
(two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is
taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County
Transit Center
in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View
Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685.
This center is at the intersection of Valley
View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information
please call 209 223-6393.
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Ongoing Events
"WHAT COULD BE FINER than Wine & Fire?" Lockwood FPD Fundraiser is underway on November 13 –
AmadorGroups.com
SAVE MACE MEADOWS! An urgent message to Upcountry Residents re: Mace Meadows
Golf Course-
AmadorSoapbox.com
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with special
needs meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Margaret Dalton
First Five
Center. If you have
questions, please contact amadorautism@gmail.com.
CONTINUED: GHOST TRAILS CEMETARY HUNT - Due to popular
demand, packets are still available! Presented by the Amador County Recreation
Agency and the Amador
County Cemetery
Board. Take a trip back in time on the Ghost trails of Amador’s historic
cemeteries. This is a scavenger hunt looking for the headstones that correspond
to short stories of the pioneers, their journey west and settling in Amador. Packets
are available for purchase at the ACRA office. You may also pay with a credit
card over the phone and have packets emailed or sent to you by mail. Call ACRA
at 223-6349. Email ktraverso@amadorgov.org
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AFGHANS FOR ANGELS, Western Chapter - In Memory of Stephanie Dawn Meadows
Afghans
for Angels is an organization, headquartered in Sutter Creek, made up
of volunteers who make baby afghans that are then distributed to
hospitals. The afghans are stored by the hospitals and given to parents
who have suffered the loss of their infant through miscarriage,
stillbirth or infant death.
We
are now providing afghans to 20 hospitals, including Children's Hospital
Los Angeles, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Ohio, White
Memorial in Los Angeles, Sonora Regional Medical Center, and Marshall
Hospital in Placerville. We also donate afghans to photographers who
generously give of their time and talent to the Now I Lay me Down To Sleep organization.
If you know of someone in need of one of our afghans, or you would like
to knit, crochet, or quilt small afghans for us, please contact us at
one of the options given below. We do have yarn available to those who
find it difficult to obtain yarn. More information on the organization
can be found at
www.afghansforangelscalifornia.com.
AFGHANS FOR ANGELS
P.O. Box 1085
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
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ACCF: BUSINESS TO EDUCATION SURVEY
- We are asking all business and community leaders to complete this
brief survey to help us develop and facilitate business partnerships to
meet the goal of educating Amador County students for success. You can
complete the survey online at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HDDHL8S . Click on link and enter your responses directly online.
Thanks so much for participating.
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“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!
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LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED!
Do you love children? Are you willing to provide a safe, loving, high
quality learning environment in your home? Our staff can assist you
with a Business Plan, Pre-licensing Requirements, Licensing Application,
Health & Safety Classes, Learning Environments, Curriculum, and
much more! For more information, please call The Resource Connection at
223-1624.
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STORY TIMES AT THE AMADOR COUNTY LIBRARY. Amador County Library pre-school story time has resumed. Story time runs from September – May and is open to children 0-5 and their caregivers. All
story times are 30 minutes and consist of one – three stories, songs
and a simple craft. Pre-school story time is also available at the Ione
Branch. Monday’s beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact the library 209-223-6400 or email: library@amadorgov.org
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BOY SCOUTS ARE COLLECTING NEWSPAPER DONATIONS
- Do you have stacks of newspapers, laying around your house, waiting
to be recycled? Then please bring them on down to the Busi Parking lot
in Jackson. The Boy Scout Troops of Amador County are collecting your
newspaper donations and accept on an on-going basis. The large cargo
container sits at the very back of the parking lot. We ask that you only
donate actual newspapers, no glossy advertising, magazines or
books. All proceeds directly benefit the various Troops in Amador
County. It's a Win-Win for everyone: our Scouts, you and the
environment!
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DIFFERENT OPINIONS, DIFFERENT VIEWS,
different beliefs, different politics, yet all can be respected and
shown compassion. We don’t have to agree, we just have to care for each
other with the same understanding we would want someone to show us.
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are
welcomed here. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10:30AM. Trinity Church
is located at 430 Highway 49, Sutter Hill, across from Walgreens. For
more information, call 267-0255, or visit www.trinitysuttercreek.org. - See more at: http://www.trinitysuttercreek.org/
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DONATE TO HELP COMMON GROUNDS SENIOR SERVICES! We
are a new store at 18 Main Street in Jackson, CA Our name is Herndon's
Haven, we sell Antiques-Collectibles & Vintage. Donated good can be
dropped off or we can pick up. call ken at 209-256-9845.
Percentage of profits goes to support Common Grounds Senior Services
(Meals on Wheels) We accept
Antiques-Collectibles-Vintage-Records-books-paintings/pictures/art/frames/
Unique items & more. "Our Thanks to Bob Barfoot" Amador Counties
singing Cowboy, What a gentleman this man is, Thank You Bob Herndon's
Haven also accepts consignment of Antiques-Collectibles & Vintage we
charge 33%
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DONATE GLASSES and change someone’s life. Walgreen's now has a Sutter Creek Lion's Club eyeglass recycling box
in the Pharmacy area by the table with the brochures. They accept
prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, and plastic and metal
frames. Children’s glasses are especially needed!
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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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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!
At the Italian Picnic Grounds
Start time: 6:30
Early Bird games start at 6:15
1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays
Buy-in: $10 for 10 games - 6 top
Sponsored Jackpots up to $100
Black out is $150
Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. for only $7 per plate
Support your local recreation agency. For more information, call Amador County
Recreation Agency at
(209)223-6349.
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CANCELLED: Amador LAFCO - Nov 21 - AmadorGovernment.com
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7PM
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Mon at 7PM.
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30PM
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thurs at 9AM.
Holding
a meeting in your community that you'd like Amador County to know
about? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us what it is, date,
time, location and a brief description of what the meeting is about.
Email your briefs/agendas to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Amador County Recreation Agency Class Schedule
Workshop: Google for Business - Thurs Nov 21 - AmadorBusiness.com
Farms of Amador: "Developing and Operating a Commercial Kitchen" - Sat Dec 7 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: "Everything Bare Root" - Sat Dec 7 from 9AM-12PM at the County Agricultural Dept. offices, 12200-B Airport Road in Martell.)
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: Folsom Lake College
will be offering an Introduction to Astronomy class in the Spring Semester from
January 18 until May
21, 2014. This class is in a Interactive Television
(ITV) format which means the instructor and students will interact and view
each other on a real-time basis. Class sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 4:00 to 5:20 pm
(two sessions per week). This is class is worth 3 semester credits and is
taught by Bob Laurent. The class will be given at the Amador County
Transit Center
in Sutter Hill - 117 Valley View
Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685.
This center is at the intersection of Valley
View Way and Bowers Ave. For enrollment information
please call 209 223-6393.
ZUMBA AT THE HUB - Every Tuesday evenings 5:30- 6:30. $7 general $5 students.
goacra.org
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
NEW! ADULT DODGEBALL LEAGUE. Games start Jan 18. Every Saturday
afternoon at Argonaut
High School. Game Time to
be decided. Manager’s Meeting, Wednesday January 8th.at 6pm at the ACRA office,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek,CA. Register before January 15th. $250 per
team. To register or for more information, call ACRA at
(209) 223-6349
NEW! ADULT CO-ED 4-ON-4 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Sundays Starting
February 9th. Games Start at 3:00 pm. Argonaut High School. Teams
can be all Male, all Female, or Mixed. Cost: $15 Per Team. Team Captains
Meeting: Wednesday January 29th at 6pm at the ACRA Office. Questions?
Call 223-6349 and ask for John. Drop by and fill out a waiver form and pay team
fee. Amador County Recreation Agency, 10877
Conductor Blvd. Suite 100, Sutter Creek CA. 95685
NEW! YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL - Registration is between Now and
March 8th, 4th – 8th Grade. First Game is Sunday Mar 9 at 1:00 pm. Cost
is $30 per player. (Includes 6 games & a t-shirt). Games will be played at
Jackson Jr. High League Meeting: Wednesday, February 26
th at 6pm at
the ACRA office. Sign up online at
goacra.org
or contact John at 223-6349, email
jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
NOTE: Coaches and
Referees needed!
NEW! ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL - First game is Sunday March 30th
at 1:30 pm. League Meeting is Wednesday Mar 5 at 6 pm at the ACRA office,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 100,
Sutter Creek CA. 95685. Games played at Jackson Jr. High. Cost $350 Per Team. Registration
is between now and March 25th. Call 223-6349 for more information or to
register.
VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM - Argonaut
High School, Every Sunday 3-6pm. Cost $2 per person Call ACRA (209)
223-6349. Or email jwilliamson@amadorgov.org
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
JEANNINE - Private lessons, 2,3,or 4hrs…($60, $90, $120). Call ACRA for details…223-6349
FREE! ART AT THE HUB
After-School Class
Schedule
All Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 3:30 to
5pm at the HUB
*Hip Hop & Break Dancing with Katie Allen:
November 5 &12
*Ceramic Sculpture with Pam Sharp: October 24,30, November
7 & 14
*Chalk Pastel with Bruce Peccianti: November 19 &
20
*Hoop Dance with Sonya Castoe: December 3 &5
*Jewelry-Making with Edie Beadie: December 4
*Holiday Card-Making with
Leslie Vasquez: December 10, 11 & 12
*Poetry with Linda Toren: January 14,21,28, February 4
& 11
*Journal- Making Lorra Lee Rose & Bruce Peccianti:
February 18, 19 & 20
*More classes to be scheduled: Traditional Jewelry, Music,
Drama, & Drums
Students 5th,6th, 7th & 8th graders… Students of Amador County.
Must
have signed the ACRA Rec’ing Crew Waiver to participate.
You may
download a copy on the ACRA or Amador Arts websites.
For more information call ACRA at 223-6349 facebook.com/goacra,www.goacra.org., or
amadorarts.org
The HUB is located at 206B Main St. Jackson.
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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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 Vineyars
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