Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Updates have been made in all our departments...thanks for reading!
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News & Announcements:
Kick Off to Kindergarten - February through March - AmadorEd.com
Mother Lode Harvest Newsletter - Tues Feb 26
ACT co-op Reno Magazine Opportunity! - AmadorBusiness.com
The Interfaith Food Bank is asking you to "Check Off" √ to help feed the hungry - AmadorGroups.com
Smokin BBQ & New Wine Releases This Weekend at Andis - AmadorFoodandWine.com
ACUSD / ACOE - Wed Feb 26 - AmadorEd.com
Amador Water Agency Board Meeting - Thurs Feb 27
Jackson Business & Community Association - Mon Mar 3 - AmadorBusiness.com

NOTE: The March 11, 2014 Amador County Planning Commission meeting has been postponed until March 25, 2014.

PRE-LENTEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sat Mar 1 from 9AM-12 Noon at Trinity Episcopal Church, 430 State Hwy 49, Sutter Hill (across from Walgreens) ), Pre-Lenten pancake breakfast with a program on how to increase our happiness quotient. All are welcome to partake in this gift of food and fellowship!

FOOTHILL CONSERVANCY BENEFIT DINNER – Mon Mar 3 from 5-8pm at the Volcano Union Inn, Volcano. Raffle; dinner proceeds benefit the Foothill Conservancy. There will be a prix fixe menu (three courses, $24), which will be Cajun-inspired for Mardis Gras. You may also order off the menu: http://www.volcanounion.com/pages/pub.cgi. For more info, please call Carolyn at 223-3508

EARLY SPRING GARDENING: FLOWERS & VEGETABLES - Amador County Master Gardeners will offer a free class on early Spring gardening – preparing for DELICIOUS vegetables and BEAUTIFUL flowers! The class will cover suggested garden tasks for the month of March--seeding and transplanting cool weather vegetables, seed starting for your summer vegetables, and various flowers to plant in early spring. Special attention will be given to the seed starting process. We will also focus on the highly relevant aspect of setting up a drip system to water your plants, conserving precious water during these years of drought. This class will be held Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson/Martell. If you have any questions about the class or have other gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu. Web site: http://ceamador@ucdavis.edu
VEGETABLES AVAILABLE FOR SALE At the Master Gardener class this Saturday, Italian parsley, cilantro, bok choy, broccoli rapini, spinach, watermelon radishes and kale and chard. Flowers will include verbena bonariensis (tall) and larkspur. The class is from 9-12 at the AG Office, 12200-B Airport Road.

ATTENTION WEDDING PROFESSIONALS! - Vendor registration is now open for the 2014 Amador Wedding Faire slated for Sunday, May 4 from 12-4PM at the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Resort's Hotel Ballroom! This is a fundraising event for the Preston Castle Foundation and the Kennedy Mine Foundation. In partnership with the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel and Real Weddings Magazine, realweddingsmag.com.
Deadline to reserve your vendor booth is Wednesday, April 16. For more information on prices and reservations for a vendor booth, requirements for the faire, etc. visit AmadorWeddings.com. For general questions about the fair, e-mail Carol Harper at carol@amadorweddings.com.

AMADOR AUTISM GROUP - Are you an exceptional person? If so, we have a place for you! Amador Autism Group, a nonprofit organization which raises funds to  provide services for children with autism, is looking for volunteers, donations, and raffle items for our Spring fundraiser dinner. If you can help, please contact Shannon at 304-9485 or Patti at 256-0312 or email amadorautism@gmail.com. Thank you.

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OBITUARY NOTICES:
Barbara "Bobbe" Shepherd
Clyde Hughes
Posted in: AmadorMemorials.com
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
TSPN INTERVIEW: Todd Riebe talks with Tom Slivick about how a recent ruling by a four judge panel will effect prison realignment in California. http://tspntv.com/home/item/21612-prison-realignment-update-todd-riebe-on-tspn-tv-news-2-26-14

TSPN INTERVIEW:  In this edition of TSPN TV News, Tom Slivick sits down with Amador County District Attorney Todd Riebe.
http://tspntv.com/home/item/21613-amador-county-district-attorney-todd-riebe-on-tspn-tv-news-2-26-14
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CA CITY NEWS: CaliforniaCityNews.org
CA COUNTY NEWS: CaliforniaCountyNews.org
CA GOVERNMENT NEWS:  News.CA.gov

Do you have a newsworthy item for any of our departments?
Email your releases or news briefs to: newsroom@newsamador.com
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February 2014 Newsletters
Email your newsletters for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
Amador County Artists Association
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council - Feb 2014
Amador Lifeline - Feb 2014
Amador Vintners Member Newsletter - Feb 2014
Mother Lode Harvest - Feb 11, 2014
New York Fitness - Feb 2014
Sophia's Well of Wisdom - February
Trinity Tidings

Does your group/organization have a monthly or seasonal newsletter?
Email your newsletter (or the link from your web site) to: carol@newsamador.com
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Community Calendar
Email your announcements for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com

FEBRUARY 2014

SOPHIA’S WELL OF WISDOM - “Daughters of the Civil Rights Movement Speak”, a video of a recent symposium in Oakland, will be shown on Wednesday 2/26 at 5:30 pm followed by a discussion. Weekly Sunday Meditation and Wisdom Circle emphasizes the 2014 Theme: Journey Into Oneness at 10am and 11am respectively. The spiritual wellness center is located at 270 Hanford Street in Sutter Creek. Visit www.sophiaswell.org or contact Rev. Patsy Walker Fine at 209-418-9003.

PRAYER SERVICE: There will be a prayer service for Marilyn Schreiber, former manager of Creekside Shops, Friday, February 28th at 11:00 am at the St. Katherine Drexel Center, Sutter Hill.

MOVIE: “GENETIC ROULETTE: THE GAMBLE OF OUR LIVES” – Fri Feb 28 at 6:30 pm at the Sutter Creek Theater. Argonaut Environmental club will be hosting a showing and discussion of the movie "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives" a movie about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and the potential harm they could cause us by consuming them.
Tickets will be sold at the door or online at www.suttercreektheatre.com for $7 or $5 for those with a student ID.


MARCH-MAY 2014

PRE-LENTEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sat Mar 1 from 9AM-12 Noon at Trinity Episcopal Church, 430 State Hwy 49, Sutter Hill (across from Walgreens) ), Pre-Lenten pancake breakfast with a program on how to increase our happiness quotient. All are welcome to partake in this gift of food and fellowship!

3rd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY & CAJUN COOK-OFF - This Saturday, March 1st will be a taste bud treat! We have some excellent teams bringing their best Cajun dishes to the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Party & Cajun Cook-Off on March 1st. These are some of your teams: Bayou Bandits (1st year winner), Operation Care, National Hotel, Susan's Place, Hotel Sutter, Pizza Plus and the Sweet Potato Pie Girls. Come and sample some of Amador County's finest Cajun recipes, dance all night and have a down home good time!
Tickets are only $20. Buy them at the door, or at The Music Box Company-64 Main Street-Sutter Creek (Open 7 days from 11am - 5pm), the Amador Council of Tourism on Valley View Way in Sutter Creek, or on line atwww.suttercreek.org,
See you at the Sutter Creek Auditorium on Saturday March 1st from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for the party of the year!

4TH ANNUAL RAIL ROAD FLAT CRAB FEED - Saturday, March 1 at the Rail Road Flat Community Hall, 250 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, Ca. 95248
Tickets:  $35.00. Cash, check or money order Payable to: RRFCC [Sorry unable to accept credit cards] 
Doors open at 5:00pm ~ no host bar
Dinner at 6:00pm ~ wine provided with dinner
Dinner Consists of: Salad, Garlic Bread, Spaghetti, and Garlic & Butter Seasoned Crab
Proceeds to support the RRF Community Hall To order tickets contact: Janet Bell 209-754-4882 or email rrfccrrf@gmail.com
AMADOR DEMOCRATS are proud to show the movie, "I Am" on Saturday, March 1st at 1 PM at the home of Luisa Almeida.  Luisa lives at 15864 Ridge Road (at the corner of Ridge Road and New York Ranch Road).
This movie is a 2010 American documentary film written, narrated and directed by Tom Shadyac. Mr. Shadyac also directed Liar, Liar, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty and Ace Ventura.  This inspirational film is a far cry from his comedic works.
This documentary explores Mr. Shadyac's personal journey after a 2007 bicycle accident, "the nature of humanity", and "world's ever-growing addition to materialism."
Attached is more about "I Am" from Wikipedia.
Please RSVP, Steve Christensen christensen668@sbcglobal.net, 267-0615
AUDITIONS CONTINUE FOR VOLCANO THEATER COMPANY'S PRODUCTION OF “VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET” - Sunday, March 2nd at 3PM; Monday 3rd at 6:30PM at the Cobblestone Theatre 16142 Main St., Volcano, CA 95689.
VTC needs 2 men (look 20 to 28), 2 men (look 50 to 65ish), 4 men (25 to 50ish) and 1 college age woman (look 18 to 24) and 1 woman (look 40ish to 55ish) to perform in this classic Tony award nominated Comedy. Other, "backstage" and "crew" people needed.
Scripts available at the Ledger-Dispatch office in Jackson. Come play with us! 
Questions? Contact Dana Hein, Director C (209) 418-5363, H (209) 295-6696 danahein.busi@yahoo.com or on Facebook: Dana Lisette Giellerup Hein
HOLMES' HOUNDS are meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM. For all who have an affinity for Sherlock Holmes and John Watson (or perhaps Moriarity?) come and express your fondness for mystery at our bi-monthly meetings. At our March meeting, Cedric Clute will give a talk on Arthur Conan Doyle's famous consulting detective. Also two short films will be shown.
Dues for the Holmes' Hounds Society are $30 per annum. Please RSVP: Linda Hein at heincompany@yahoo.com or Beth Barnard at bbarnard@ledger-dispatch.com and receive your secret directions to get into the meeting.

PROGRESSIVE WOMEN’S COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.at Thomi's Banquet Room in Jackson. The speakers for the March meeting will be Christa Thompson, Program Manager for Amador County Mental Health Services and Kelly Trottier, President of the Amador Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) 
Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Sally at  trestrail@gotsky.com or 209-267-0177 no later than Monday, March 3rd (sooner if possible). The buffet luncheon is $15.00 which includes an entree, salad, vegetarian offering various drinks, coffee, tea, dessert, tax and tip. Pay at the door - cash (the exact amount is appreciated) or personal check only. Note and this is important: If you make a reservation and cannot attend, please call Sally at 209-267-0177 to cancel, by Wednesday, March 5th at noon. If you do not show up and have not cancelled You may be billed for the luncheon. 
BUNSEN 2 BEAKER 5K RACE…REGISTER NOW! It’s time to register for the 26th Annual Bunsen to Beaker 5k Race for Education now at www.bunsentobeaker.com. This year we have discounted the pre-registration price by $5.00 and have group rates. So gather up your friends and support educational programs in Amador County:  Jackson Jr. High Science, Amador High Cross Country Team, and Amador Centers for Higher Learning! Remember these rates are only good through March 7th.  
The tax-deductible pre-registration fee is $25 for all participants over 18 and $20 for participants under 18.  Group rate for groups of 4 is $60 and each additional participant in the group is $15. Pre-registration online at: www.bunsentobeaker.com is open and closes on March 7th.  All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt.  Day of race registration will be $30 for all participants regardless of age and no group discounts available.  Register now to take advantage of discounted rates.  Please help us spread the word.  Thanks for your support!
Karen Dickerson, Secretary
Amador Community College Foundation
www.amadorcommunitycollege.org 
209.482.1369

SPRING JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS - Registration is now open for Spring Junior team tennis. Boys & Girls Ages 7-14 play on co-ed teams in three ability levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced. No experience is necessary, beginners are welcome! League matches will run six consecutive Saturdays from April 12 to May 17 and each team will have one practice per week starting in late March. Cost is $65 first child, $40 second child, $5 third child (max of $110 per household). Fee includes junior USTA membership, t-shirt, season-end party, and awards. Print an application at www.amadortennisclub.org. Registrations must be received by March 7. If you have questions, contact league director, Dan Klement, at 257-1950 or e-mail at danklement1@gmail.com

GOLD GEOLOGY 101 – Sat Mar 8 from 10AM-1PM at The Hub 206 N. Main St. Jackson. Come learn the basics of gold geology, how it was formed and where to most likely find it. Eric Costa will be the Instructor. Cost: $30 To register call ACRA at 223-6349 or email amoyer@amadorgov.org

THE AMADOR BONSAI SOCIETY will be holding their next meeting on Saturday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m. in the Amador Senior Center in Jackson. The program this month will be 'Re-potting Your Bonsai' with guidance from the society's Sensei, David Anderson. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Juliene at 209 245-4016.

AMADOR COUNTY ARTISTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: ARTIST HOWARD REES - The next meeting of the ACAA will be March 12, at 7 p.m., in the Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road,  Jackson. The program for March will consist of an oil painting demonstration by artist Howard Rees. ACAA meets each month on the second Wednesday. The public is invited and new members are encouraged. For more information on the ACAA visit amadorcountyartists.org. Sandra Campbell 209-296-1779.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL WOMEN - The Amador Branch of The American Association of University Women is offering college scholarships to local women in 2014. These will include three $1,000 Community College Scholarships and Two $2,000 Upper Division/Graduate Scholarships and/or Re-entry Scholarships. Applications may be obtained online at www.aauwamador.org or at the local high schools … and also from the Amador County Libraries. All scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2014, and cannot be returned.
The Amador Branch of AAUW raises money for these scholarships through its annual Home Tour, which will be held on April 12, 2014. The American Association of University Women seeks to promote educational and employment equity for girls and women through its scholarship program. For more information, contact the AAUW Scholarship Chairpersons, Kathy Guletz, at 209-296-4336 bandkguletz@volcano.net or Suzanne Nicholson, at 209-217-8158 szyqueue@gmail.com

“SOUTH OF THE BORDER” PURIM CELEBRATION - The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding a “South of the Border” Purim Celebration on Saturday, March 15th, 6 pm -10 pm, in Murphys. This is a Jewish holiday commemorating the heroism of Queen Esther and her cousin, Modechai, who foiled a plot by one of the king’s most trusted advisors, Hamen (aka the Evil Bandito), to destroy all Jews living in the Persian Empire.
There will be games for kids and adults, a Mexican style potluck dinner and a theatrical performance telling the story of Purim.  Everyone is encouraged to audition for the roles for a chance to perform in the play. The roles are non-gender discriminatory.  If you don't have a costume, there will be some available.
If you would like to attend, please email the Mother Lode Jewish Community at motherlodejc@yahoo.com or call 209-533-1650. 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 its members from Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.  New members are most welcome.

SYMPHONY CONCERT - Sunday, March 16, 3 pm, Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek.  Symphony concert of the Orchestra of the Mother Lode Friends of Music, Henrik Jul Jansen, conducting.  An all-Haydn program featuring the Second Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, the Symphony No. 44, the Overture in D major and the Introduction to the opera Armida.  Erik Urbina is the cello soloist.  $20 adults; children under 18 are admitted free.  Tickets can be purchased at Mother Lode Music, Martell, or the Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San Andreas, or at the door.  Call 209-293-4227 or consult www.mlfm.org for more information.

AAUW AMADOR LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS – The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Imperial Hotel in Amador City.  Our topic of conversation will be "Achieving Equal Pay" in anticipation of Equal Pay Day on April 8, 2014. All AAUW members, prospective members and interested friends are invited to join us for lively conversation over no-host drinks. No need to RSVP - just drop in! For more information, go to www.aauwamador.org or email staggs@volcano.net.

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES - Team Fitness in Pine Grove is proud to announce the start of a Beginning Hatha Yoga Program with classes offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting in early April.
Classes will run approximately 40 minutes and will probably cost $4 with a purchase of a 10 class pass, ($5 drop-in) or can be included as part of your monthly membership if you come regularly to Team Fitness. We are taking suggestions on times you would like to see these classes offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - please send an email with your interest in the gentle yoga classes and times you are interested in, and we will contact you before the program starts. Contact: Cherie Maitland coach@jacksonteamfitness.com

49er BYPASS RUN – Saturday, April 5 through Historic Sutter Creek and Amador City. Register now for the 5K (3.1mi.) or 10K (6.2mi.). Race starts on Main Street Sutter Creek at 9am. Register before March 13th to reserve your FREE race shirt. Youth (17 and under) - $20, Adult (18 and over) - $25, Groups or Families of 4 - $60, additional participants - $15. E-mail: ktraverso@amadorgov.org for additional information.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANO ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FEAST – Sat April 12 at the Italian Picnic Grounds. No-host bar opens at 6 pm. All-You-Can-Eat dinner is served at 7 pm. Antipasto appetizer, green salad, pasta, fresh bread and Chicken Parmigiano. Wine included on the table. (No outside beverages please. Drink tickets are available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.) Raffle and other prizes will add to the festivities of the night. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at American River Bank or online at: http://italianbenevolentsociety.com/Upcoming_Events.html

YOUTH SPORTS FAIR – Sat May 3 from 10-2pm.  4 Sports $20. This event is an opportunity for youth ages 7-12 to try out different sports to see what they like. With the guidance of an experienced adult athlete and/or coach, participants will have a schedule that takes them through each sport they wish to try
Sports to choose from include: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Football, Karate, Wrestling, Golf, Track, and Gymnastics.
Sports fill up fast; on a first come basis! Pre-registration is required.
*cannot choose the same sport more than once.
Call ACRA 223-6349, Goacra.org, facebook.com/goacra

41st ANNUAL AAUW HOME TOUR: “JEWELS OF THE MOTHER LODE” – Historic Sutter Creek  on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 11am to 4pm. Featuring four homes and one inn. Docents will guide ticket holders and tea and cookies will be served.  An art show, special lunch venues and wine tasting will round out the tour. Tickets are $ 22 in advance and $ 25 on tour day.  For more information contact chapman@volcano.net or (209) 245-6052 or visit the AAUW website at:  www.aauwamador.org. Proceeds provide scholarships for local women.

FIRST ANNUAL ROTARY  “SHOW & SHINE” CAR & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT SHOW – Sat May 31 at the Eagle’s Nest Airport in Ione, off of Ione Road. The show expects cars from throughout California and Nevada, and will feature vehicles in all categories from street rods to stock pre-1960, modified, foreign cars and more. Some trucks will also be on display.
Food, beverage and auto accessory vendors will be on site to accommodate all attendees. Amador County is known for its fine wines, and several vintners will be on-site for tasting.  A pancake breakfast will be served by the local Boy Scout Troop 477 from 7:00 to 10:30 AM. All proceeds from this breakfast will be donated to the Troop. For those with a sweet tooth, Boy Scout Troop 581 will be serving sundaes. Other food vendors will include a variety of tasty faire.
All proceeds will go to local youth organizations and the Interfaith Food Bank. General admission for the public will be $5.00 per car. Pre-registration for display vehicles is $25, day of registration $30.  For show and registration information log on to www.ionerotary.com. For show general information, contact Dave Wardall at 209-274-9160.

JACKSON LIONS CLUB PRCA RODEO, CAR SHOW & OUTDOOR EXPO - Sat & Sun, Sept 13 & 14. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 7-12, and children under 7 costs $5 each. Discounted advanced tickets available. For complete info, visit: http://www.jacksonlionsclub.org/rodeo/.
Contact: jacksonlionsrodeo2014@gmail.com
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Meetings:
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
ACUSD / ACOE - Wed Feb 26 - AmadorEd.com
Amador Water Agency Board Meeting - Thurs Feb 27
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meets every Tues at 8:30 AM
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
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7PM.
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 (ACRA) - Classes, programs, camps, sports, and more!
AAA offers free workshop on Disaster Readiness - Wed Feb 19 - LifeInAmador.com

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES - Team Fitness in Pine Grove is proud to announce the start of a Beginning Hatha Yoga Program with classes offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting in early April.
Classes will run approximately 40 minutes and will probably cost $4 with a purchase of a 10 class pass, ($5 drop-in) or can be included as part of your monthly membership if you come regularly to Team Fitness. We are taking suggestions on times you would like to see these classes offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - please send an email with your interest in the gentle yoga classes and times you are interested in, and we will contact you before the program starts. Contact: Cherie Maitland coach@jacksonteamfitness.com

SPRING JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS - Registration is now open for Spring Junior team tennis. Boys & Girls Ages 7-14 play on co-ed teams in three ability levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced. No experience is necessary, beginners are welcome! League matches will run six consecutive Saturdays from April 12 to May 17 and each team will have one practice per week starting in late March. Cost is $65 first child, $40 second child, $5 third child (max of $110 per household). Early bird special: take $10 off your total if registration is postmarked by Feb. 15. Fee includes junior USTA membership, t-shirt, season-end party, and awards. Print an application at www.amadortennisclub.org. Registrations must be received by March 7. If you have questions, contact league director, Dan Klement, at 257-1950 or e-mail at danklement1@gmail.com

BALLROOM DANCE lessons are continuing every Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Pine Grove Town Hall. All levels welcome.  For further information or to sign up, call 296-1207 or hohohough@volcano.net.

CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY – Margaret Anway has decades of experience painting, as well as teaching china and glass painting. She has been published in “The China Decorator” magazine, and is happy teaching beginning artists as well as professional, and is flexible to your needs.
Classes are Tues mornings, 9-12 noon at Margaret Anway’s home, 26601 High Tree Ave, Pioneer. $7 per class. Call 295-8836 to schedule your first class or if you have any questions regarding the class.

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
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Jackson Casino Events 2013
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014
Scenes Remembered - Watercolor collages by Lynn Slade at Gallery 10 in March - AmadorArts.com
Experience “A Taste of the Arts” on March 1- AmadorArts.com
Behind the Cellar Door - Mar 1 & 2 - AmadorFoodandWine.com

ATTENTION WEDDING PROFESSIONALS! SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd Annual Amador Wedding Faire slated for Sunday, May 4 at the Jackson Casino's Hotel Ballroom. Details TBA. This is a fundraising event for the Preston Castle Foundation and the Kennedy Mine Foundation. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact Carol Harper at carol@amadorweddings.com, and we'll get you on the email list! Web site: AmadorWeddings.com. On Facebook at: Facebook.com/AmadorWeddings
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Have an event poster or flyer? It's only $5/month...(yes, only $5)...to have your posters or flyers posted on Amador Community News! Full page, color ads/flyers...also posted in our "Amador Events" Facebook album to share with your friends!
Email your posters/flyers to: carol@newsamador.com.




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