Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Updates have been made in all our departments...thanks for reading, Amador County!
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News & Announcements:
Happy Holidays from Hotel Sutter!
Coat Drive sponsored by Serenity Center and Project Thank You
OBITUARY NOTICE: Carol Johnston
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- Chamber Christmas Mixer & Mini Trade Show - Wed Dec 10
- Amador Water Agency - Thurs Dec 11
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Dec 11
- First 5 Amador's 13th Annual Children's Holiday Festival - Fri Dec 12
- Sutter Creek Lions Club encourages public to participate in "Wreaths Across America", Ceremony planned for December 13
- Sutter Creek’s 8th Annual Parade of Lights - Sat Dec 13
- MHSA Scholarship for Human Services Certificate - Deadline to apply is December 17
- Crab Feed and White Wines Release Party - Sat Jan 24
- "River Reflections" Mokelumne River Arts Project Receptions in January & March

See the Community Calendar and flyers/posters below for even more events and activities going on in Amador County, California!
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Storm Forecast/Community Sandbag Program

     The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast is for a major storm from Wednesday night through Friday.  Possible impacts include local power outages due to downed limbs and trees.  Flooding is probable in poorly drained areas, including streets and highways during intense rainfall.  Smaller, unregulated streams will see rapid rises and local flooding should be expected.

    The Amador County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services reminds residents of the Community Sandbag Program.  The County will provide sand and sandbags to all county residents on a self-serve basis for localized flooding emergencies.  A pile of sand and bags are located in the Airport parking lot near the County General Services Administration Building in Martell.  All residents need to do is bring a shovel to fill the sandbags.  The sand and bags are there for unplanned emergencies. 


    In addition to the County sandbag program, the Cities of Ione, Jackson, and Plymouth offer similar programs for their residents.  Contact your City Hall for more information.


"BALCONY FOR THE PARADE" BENEFIT - Saturday, December 13, is the date for this annual fun fest!  People decorate every kind of moveable vehicle with tons of lights! It is small town Americana at its most charming! Bill Byrd will be announcing the Parade from our Balcony, starting at 6:30pm. You will love it! Would you like to enjoy a complimentary appetizer, special wine offers on our Balcony, watch the Parade, and give a wonderful gift to the Interfaith Food Bank? They do such an amazing job serving our community all year. If you would like to help them, we are selling tickets to the Balcony for the Parade for a $75 donation. We don't keep any of the money. It will be a tax deductible donation straight to them! Just call us at 209.267.0242 to reserve your place. Come and enjoy the fun!

AMADORARTS GALLERY SHOW for December through January 4, titled, "Holiday Adornments"! Local artists  including Karen Crane, Cathleen Berglund, Sarah Dixon, Edie Schembri, Roberta Hughes, Lynn Keever, Kathy Martinez, Millie Butler, Laureen Shimmon,  and Bruce Peccianti have delivered small, beautiful, gift-able, and hopefully affordable items for Holiday giving. Gallery on Randolph  St., open Sat and Sun from 1-4, and weekdays (M, T,Th, Fri) 9-2.  They recommend calling first on weekdays.

SUPPORT HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS THROUGH AMAZONSMILE! When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0027333 and support us every time you shop to help support Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. Thank you for your support!

SURVEY: ENERGY ACTION PLANS - The City of Jackson, City of Plymouth, and the County of Amador are working on the preparation of Energy Action Plans.  The idea of these plans are to establish implementation measures to promote energy conservation.  We are looking for community input and would like to have as many citizens as possible complete an energy survey.  The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.  Could you please distribute this link to our survey? https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HRVT53Y
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Meet Locals on TSPN's Amador Live! sharing Who's Doing What and What's Going On in Amador County. Simply Click and Watch!  It's where you live.
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Newsletters
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TSPN BROADCASTS can be viewed at: www.tspntv.com
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CA CITY NEWS: CaliforniaCityNews.org
CA COUNTY NEWS: CaliforniaCountyNews.org
CA GOVERNMENT NEWS: News.CA.gov
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AMADOR POLITICAL DISCUSSION GROUP on Facebook! Have something to say? Join today!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amadorpolitics/
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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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Community Calendar
E-mail your announcements for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
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December 8-14

AMADORARTS GALLERY SHOW for December through January 4, titled, "Holiday Adornments"! Local artists  including Karen Crane, Cathleen Berglund, Sarah Dixon, Edie Schembri, Roberta Hughes, Lynn Keever, Kathy Martinez, Millie Butler, Laureen Shimmon,  and Bruce Peccianti have delivered small, beautiful, giftable, and hopefully affordable items for Holiday giving. Gallery on Randolph  St., open Sat and Sun from 1-4, and weekdays (M, T,Th, Fri) 9-2.  They recommend calling first on weekdays.

KOLO DANCE LESSONS 1-2-3 kick! You can do it! Join choreographer Marija for Kolo Dance Lessons at St. Sava's Church Hall (upstairs) every WEDNESDAY evening from 7-8PM. Wear comfortable shoes. For more information, contact Mary Zellem, 408-460-5581 or email maryzellem@gmail.com.

KARAOKE IS BACK! The Jackson Rancheria is bringing back their popular Karaoke Series every Wednesday night through December 10. Contestants will be able to compete to win cash prizes and a chance to face off in the Karaoke Finale on December 17, 2014!
All entries will be placed in a drawing drum and the Karaoke Host will choose participants at random. Contestants will be judged on Vocal Ability, Entertainment Value and Audience Response by our panel of three judges. After all of the contestants have performed, the judges will tally the scores and the Karaoke Host will announce the winner on stage. The first place weekly winner will receive $300, the second place winner will receive $200 and the third place winner will receive $100.Weekly winners who accept the invitation to sing in the Karaoke Finale will be battling it out for their share of $6,000! The top 10 finalists will be awarded! First place winner takes home $2,000, second place wins $1,500 and third place wins $1,000!
Doors open at 6 p.m. for all events. Contestants must be registered and have their song selection turned in by 6:45 p.m. to be eligible to compete. The contests begin at 7 p.m.
All ages are welcome to attend, but only 18 years or older to participate. No host bar and food available. For more information, visit: http://www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule

AMADOR COUNCIL OF TOURISM YEAR-END MEETING - You’re invited to Amador Council of Tourism’s year-end general membership meeting on Thursday, December 11th, 5:30 pm at the Imperial Hotel in Amador City.Please note the change of location.
5:50 to 6:30 - -Appetizers and no-host bar
6:30 - General Meeting
7:00 - Dinner: reservations at 209-267-9172     
We will be voting for directors. If you wish to join our board, phone or email Maureen by Wednesday, December 10th. We will vote for the slate on Thursday evening.
Thanks, everyone, for your support.
Maureen
Amador Council of Tourism
PO Box 40/115 Valley View Way
Sutter Creek CA 95685
Phone: 209-267-9249

13th ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL - Friday, December 12 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center, Jackson. Come to First 5 Amador's 13th Annual Children's Holiday Festival, and experience winter festivals around the world! Activities, music, snacks, Santa Claus, holiday entertainment, community resources, and more! Bring the whole family to this FREE event! For more information, please call First 5 Amador at 257-1092, or visit www.first5amador.com

THE IONE RED RIBBON CHOIR HOLIDAY SHOW Ione Red Ribbon Choir holiday show is Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm and again Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm at Ione Elementary School Multipurpose room. Our show is called "Dear Santa" a sweet show about what children may think of Santa, the magic and joy he brings and shares. Made up of mostly original holiday music and a few classics. We only have 21 Amador County students this session but what a strong and talented group of students. Students range from 1st grade to 11th grade. Directed by Cindy Harris.

CITY OF IONE’S “A COWBOY CHRISTMAS” CHRISTMAS PARADE - Saturday, December 13th at 11am. Join us for some Holiday Fun, and show us your best rendition of a Cowboy Christmas! Get involved and enter the parade and WIN $$$ for your group or yourself! Prizes for Best Floats, Best Youth Group, Best Business, Best Individual. Fun, fun, fun! Get your Entry Form at City Hall, or download from www.myione.com. Deadline to enter is December 10! For more information, call 209-890-5571. Presented by the Ione Business & Community Association. MyIone.com
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December 15+
BEAD CLASSES AT THE HOLE AFFAIR - We have a couple of new beading instructors at the shop. Carla Fry is the first one with two classes in December. The first class is with the bead loom technique. Step outside the box a little bit with this technique that incorporates fire polish beads with the seed beads. This class will also introduce you to some basic riveting and leather working. This class is being offered on Tuesday, December 16th from 2:00 to 5:00 and 5:00 to 8:00. Cost for this class is $25 plus materials. You will get your choice of pattern for you bracelet.

ACRA BINGO - Tuesday, December 16 at the American Legion Hall.
6:15  Early Bird Bingo
6:30 Regular BINGO
Buy in $10 for $10 games – 6 top. Black out is up to $200! Beer, Wine, and Sodas are available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own dinner (no food available). Many Raffle Prizes! We have Pull Tabs…another chance to win! Complimentary Cookies and Coffee! Proceeds go to support Amador County Recreation Agency. Call ACRA at 223-6349 for more information.

CHRISTMAS ROCK & ROLL BY SECOND WIND at Gold Country Lanes in Sutter Creek on Friday, December 19 from 8-10:30PM. Live Classic Doowop and Christmas Rock & Roll.

“A TAPESTRY OF WONDER” HOLIDAY CONCERT - Sun Dec 21 at 2pm at Sophia’s Well of Wisdom, 270A Hanford Street, Sutter Cree, CA. A Holiday Concert with Shari Anderson flute & vocals, Gordon Rowland guitar, Elisabeth Breegle vocals. Weaving together classical & folk music with traditional carols in an inter-spiritual celebration of this beautiful and wondrous season. Admission free Donations appreciated. For more information, call 209-418-9003

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Save the date! Feb 7th is the next Mardi Gras Party and Cajun Cook-Off! Now is the perfect time to get your costume. They are all on sale because Halloween is over. Costumes make this event so much more fun...for you and everyone else attending. The event is a fundraiser that 100% of the proceeds go to the restoration of the Historic Sutter Creek Grammar School. Your participation in this event will help that cause and you will have a ton of fun at the same time! Save the date, get your costume, and join us for a fun evening on Feb 7th!

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Meetings:
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
Amador County Final Adopted Budget 2014-2015
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7 PM
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6 PM.
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6 PM
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thursdays at 9 AM
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Oral History Meetings
Court halts construction of Pine Grove Dollar General project

NOTE:  On November 10, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved an extended public comment period and scheduled an additional joint meeting for public comment. Comment period extended to Friday, January 30, 2015

OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OF JACKSON…if you think you have a problem with food. Everyone is welcome! Every Monday and Friday, 5:30 PM, Sutter Amador Hospital. Oakview Conference Room, in Education Dept on 2nd Floor. Contact Liz, 295-6921.

Classes, Workshops & Seminars:
Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) - Classes, programs, camps, sports, and more!
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EDUCATE, EQUIP & SUPPORT: BUILDING HOPE FOR PARENTS CLASSES: This 12 week program is designed to provide parents with evidence-based education about childhood mental health illnesses and treatment options. The purpose is to provide education and promote the building of natural supports between parents. This program will inform participants about common childhood mental health issues and symptoms management techniques.
Topics include: Introduction & Coping with Grief, Brain Development & Diagnosis, Childhood Depression, Childhood Anxiety, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia, Anorexia & Bulimia, Accessing Mental Health Treatment, Mental Health & Medication Treatment, Schools & Special Education, Child Welfare & Probation
Our next series starts December 2nd at the Ione Family Resource Center.
Ruthella Turner
FRC Director
Nexus Youth & Family Services
Upcountry Community Center
19386 Hwy 88
Pine Grove, CA 95665
P: (209) 296-2785
F: (209) 296-2782
Ione Family Resource Center
17 S. Buena Vista Rd.
Ione, CA 95640
P: (209) 274-4655
F: (209) 274-4665
Camanche Lake Community Center
4419 Camanche Pkwy N.
Ione, CA 95640
P: (209) 763-2720
F: (209) 763-2740

GOT SPANISH? Winter classes will begin next month and Nora Coryell, M.A., is taking reservations for individuals, and small groups who want to begin learning, or improve their Spanish now. Classes are inexpensive, on all levels as well as medical Spanish on two levels, and take place in various locations, generally once a week. For further information contact smokesignals@volcano.net or call 223-3322.

LANGUAGEMEISTER - Translations and private tutoring in French, German and Spanish
Genealogy research for clients searching for German ancestors. Member: Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS). Contact information: Elke Duffy 209-296-5302, Email: elkeduffy@gmail.com www.languagemeister.com

ARE YOU A LOCAL ARTIST? Join the Amador County Artists Association, to share, network, and support local artists. The ACAA meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at the Amador Senior Center. Our meetings are open to the public, so come and join us! For more information, visit: AmadorArtists.orgFor more information, visit: AmadorArtists.org

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. 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

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.
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Events & Activities:
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! - AmadorMusicHub.com
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - Events 2014
Main Street Theater Works - MSTW.org
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014
Sutter Creek Theater - SutterCreekTheater.com
Volcano Theatre Company - volcanotheatre.org

More announcements...
Historic Sutter Creek Grammar School Renovation begins, seeks funding to complete tasks before Winter
International Organization "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" seeks volunteer photographers
Amador County Grand Jury Report 2013-2014

“FINDING THE MOTHER LODE” - Movie by Gianfranco Norelli and Suma Kurien. Features the unique migration of the Italians to Amador County and the West Coast.Italian Immigrants in Amador County and the West Coast. Available for purchase now! This movie is slated to be shown on PBS sometime in the future. Featuring Amador historians Carolyn Fregulia, Doug Ketron and John Leggett. Unabridged copy: $25 total at the ACRA office. On Amazon: $28.95 plus tx. And handling. Great gift idea! For more information call 223-6349.

OFFICE SPACE: 2nd Story Office Space Available Immediately
1500 So. State Hwy 49, Jackson. Approximately 750 square feet, $800 per month, includes water. Call Carol at Hospice for more information, 209-223-5500

"ARTFUL GIVING & NIFTY GIFTIES” at Little City Studio & Gallery, through Dec 22. A great collection of affordable handmade works of art for your Holiday shopping. You'll get first choice of the wonderful selection of paintings, prints, collage, quilted pieces, jewelry, scarves, hats, wearables, pottery, turned wood, photos, cards - everything that Little City has become known for: "Beautiful handmade things at very reasonable prices".
Regular hours are 10-5 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Please come visit us! Little City Studio & Gallery is located in the very center of Amador City, right across from Buffalo Chips. For info, call Carol at 267-9189.

LGBT - Let’s Discover Our Purpose Together, Peace, Understanding, Love & Life. We’ll PULL together! We will discuss issues that have shaped our past, present and future. Exploring avenues for renewed growth and peace will be an integral part of our time together. Class sponsored by Resources for Humanity, a non-profit 501c3. Those interested should contact Duke at 916-425-6393.

UPDATED PHONE NUMBERS for Upcountry Community, Ione Family Resource, & Camanche Lake Community Centers:
Upcountry Community Center
19386 Hwy 88
Pine Grove, CA 95665
P: (209) 296-2785
F: (209) 296-2782
Ione Family Resource Center
17 S. Buena Vista Rd.
Ione, CA 95640
P: (209) 274-4655
F: (209) 274-4665
Camanche Lake Community Center
4419 Camanche Pkwy N.
Ione, CA 95640
P: (209) 763-2720
F: (209) 763-2740

DOCENTS NEEDED for Monteverde Museum. Presently, the museum is only opened two days out of each month.  When the museum is opened we usually have 20 plus visitors a day.  Local folks, visitors, in state and out of state are always happy to be able to go inside the store and experience the feeling of days gone by.  Many will say it is like stepping back in time.  Many will also say, they have been through Sutter Creek before and to their dismay the store has been closed.
  It would be beneficial for Sutter Creek if the museum would be opened more often.  Unfortunately, we have a shortage of docents.  Presently, we have only 4 active docents to open the museum. We really need people to volunteer to just have the doors open to the public. If you know of anyone who has free time to do possibly one day a month, or even a few hours one day a month, please let us know.
  Still reaching out for other ideas to encourage folks to volunteer time. If you have any ideas please forward to me at rkf48@aol.comds

AMADOR SENIOR VISITORS PROGRAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Join a great group of people working in the community to help our Senior Citizens live safer, healthier lives. Please call Eileen at 223-0442 for information about how you can help!

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 behind Mel's. 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. There should be pallets next to the dumpster, where everyone can leave their stacks. Anyone can drop off their newspapers 7 days a week, day or night. 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, Scouts, you and the environment! For more information, contact Jenny Fritz at artsychickenfarm@gmail.com

UNIQUE JAPANESE GARMENTS FOR SALE - Short and long "haori" – (Japanese Kimonos) exquisitely wearable, lined tops for all occasions--over jeans, over long skirts. These are antiques from Japan, in excellent condition. "I have worn them in public where they always evoke curiosity and interest," says Ruth Gottstein. Price: $50 to $75. Email or phone to set up a time to come to Volcano and view the collection, adam@volcanopress.com or 209 296.7989
GIVE THE GIFT OF RELAXATION! MASSAGE SPECIALS! Receive a deep tissue and relaxing massage and enjoy the benefits: (Per MayoClinic.org). Reduce stress, pain and muscle tension. Some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:
Anxiety, digestive disorders, headaches & insomnia related to stress
45 minutes including: back, neck, arms, hands and feet on massage table to allow deeper work. (20-minute seated massage is still available for $20)
Call Cherie Maitland at Team Fitness to set up your relaxing massage!
Morn, afternoon and evening available. 209-296-2348
Purchase at discount thru December - Can redeem anytime - great for gifts!
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