Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - New Year's Eve

Happy New Year, Amador County
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News & Announcements
Coming up...
- Recycle your Christmas Trees - Through January 2015
- Save the Date for "A Taste of the Arts" - Registration begins Jan 1
- Be a member of the Amador County Artists Association! Deadline for membership dues is Jan 1
- Melissa Doyel is Sutter Creek Gallery’s Featured Artist for January
- A fun January begins at Gallery 10 with a Silent Auction! - Jan 3-31
- Sutter Amador offers new weight management program - Classes begin Jan 7
- MokeWISE Public Outreach Meeting - Thurs Jan 8
- Major Art Exhibition, "River Reflections" to open in Sutter Creek; Reception on Jan 10
- Jackson Creek Dental Group Opens Office for “Smiles for Kids 2015”- Mon Jan 12
- Jackson City Council - Mon Jan 12
- Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Jan 13
- Amador Air District - Tues Jan 13
- Pre-School Developmental Screenings - Wed Jan 14
- AAUW Presents: "Impacts on Ecosystems, Here and Abroad" - Wed Jan 14
- Amador County Republican Central Committee: Re-Organization and Officer Elections - Thurs Jan 15
- A weekend of Americana Music on Highway 49 - Jan 17 & 18
- Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Jan 19
- Belly Dancing Class offered - Jan 20 through Feb 17
- Creative Self-Exploration Class - Sat Feb 21
- Crab Feed and White Wines Release Party - Sat Jan 24
- Jackson City Council - Mon Jan 26
- Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Jan 27
- "River Reflections" Mokelumne River Arts Project Receptions in January & March
- California State Summer School for the Arts seeks Teen Artists, Writers and Performers - Application Deadline is February 28
- Save the Date! Amador Stars Bunco for Breast Cancer - Fri Apr 17
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MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS PRESENTS: HEALTH START - LOW-SUGAR AND SALT-FREE OPTIONS. New Year’s resolutions are fun to make and easy to break! This year make one that leads to healthier living and a positive lifestyle change you’ll want to maintain. Join us for the first Master Food Preservers’ class of the year on Saturday, January 10th between 10 a.m. and noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson.
The first half of this free class will focus on making low- and no-sugar preserves, including a discussion of both the benefits and limitations of making low-sugar products. A low-sugar jelly will be made in class with a demonstration of water bath canning. The second half of the class will focus on dehydrating herbs and their many uses to season food and reduce salt in your diet. Join us and learn to make your own 5-minute salad dressing that is both healthy and tasty with no added sugar or salt. Samples will include herb-seasoned popcorn and zesty breadcrumbs that will add a flavorful, salt-free touch to just about any meal you serve. Contact the Amador/Calaveras Master Food Preservers at 223-6484 (Vera Allen) or acmfp@ucdavis.edu for more information.

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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Community Calendar

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE HISTORIC HOTEL LEGER & WHITEWATER GRILL - Join us at the Historic Hotel Leger and Whitewater Grill for a New Year's Eve to remember! Our Special Menu is just $65 Per Person- Reservations are Required. Beginning with the appetizer Pancetta Artichoke Bites this meal is to die for. Followed by our soup of Sherry Pumpkin. The salad is Prawns Jardiniere. Then Intermezzo of Grapefruit drizzled with an Orange Sauce topped with Crystalized Ginger accompanied by an edible Orchid. Next enjoy a Crab, Oyster & Ceviche Trio followed by your choice of Entrée. Chose either the Pomegranate Rack of Lamb or the Shiitake Apple Pork Loin. Entrees are served with Herbed Mash Potatoes and Vegetables. Finally finish with our delicious Tiramisu. LIVE MUSIC in the Saloon and fun friends at midnight! Call 286.1401 for reservations. http://www.hotelleger.com/

THE FAMILY OF PHILLIP AND ALEX FAILLERS would like to extend an invitation to their Celebration of Life. It will be held Saturday, January 3, at the Native Son’s Hall at 56 Main Street in Sutter Creek. The Celebration of Life begins at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. More information will follow.

MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS PRESENTS: HEALTH START - LOW-SUGAR AND SALT-FREE OPTIONS. New Year’s resolutions are fun to make and easy to break! This year make one that leads to healthier living and a positive lifestyle change you’ll want to maintain. Join us for the first Master Food Preservers’ class of the year on Saturday, January 10th between 10 a.m. and noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson.
The first half of this free class will focus on making low- and no-sugar preserves, including a discussion of both the benefits and limitations of making low-sugar products. A low-sugar jelly will be made in class with a demonstration of water bath canning. The second half of the class will focus on dehydrating herbs and their many uses to season food and reduce salt in your diet. Join us and learn to make your own 5-minute salad dressing that is both healthy and tasty with no added sugar or salt. Samples will include herb-seasoned popcorn and zesty breadcrumbs that will add a flavorful, salt-free touch to just about any meal you serve.

Contact the Amador/Calaveras Master Food Preservers at 223-6484 (Vera Allen) or acmfp@ucdavis.edu for more information.

UPCOUNTRY ROTARY’S 24th CRAB FEED - Tickets are available for Amador Upcountry Rotary's 24th Annual Crab Feed, Saturday, January 17 in Pioneer at Our Lady of the Pines Church, 26750 Tiger Creek Road. Cocktails are from 4:30 to 5:30. Dinner is at 5:30.
Tickets are only $35 for all the crab you can eat plus salad, clam chowder, french bread, and complimentary wine. Tickets go fast so don’t delay. Donations are needed for the entertaining auction following dinner. Come, enjoy the crab, the entertaining auction, and support Upcountry service projects. Funds go to Local Community Service Projects, including youth and the Food Bank. Contact Bob at 295-5277 or woodlocks@volcano.net for tickets and donations.

MOTHERLODE RAGTIME SOCIETY: RAGTIME NEWS -Hi, Ragtime Fans! The next meeting of the Mother Lode Ragtime Society is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium, Sutter Creek. Tom Brier will be on hand to provide lots of toe-tapping music; We're hoping that Julia Riley, Elliott Adams, Nick Arteaga, and Kylan deGhetaldi might show up as well. As always, all who would like to play are welcome.
Some other events you won't want to miss:
  1. Frederick Hodges in concert at the home of John Ulrich in El Sobrante. January 18, 2 p.m. $25/person. For info, call John at 510.223.9587, or emailjulrich@att.net.
  2. Carl Sonny Leyland in concert at the home of John Ulrich in El Sobrante.  February 22, 2 p.m. $25/person. For info, call John at 510.223.9587, or email julrich@att.net. It's not too early to start planning for next year's Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival.  Dates are August 14-16.  Watch the website,www.suttercreekragtime.com for information as it becomes available.
Hope to see you in 2015! - Marilyn

SATURDAY AT THE HUB - Sat Jan 24 from 10AM-5PM. Play pool, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, projects, activities, group games, movies and more! Children of all ages...bring your parents, too! Only $5. Call ACRA at 223-6349, ask for Katelyn.

AAUW LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS group will meet Tuesday, January 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Element Restaurant (Hanford House Inn), 61 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek. Sharon Bertoli of Sutter Amador Hospital’s Social Services Department will speak on the topic of Stress Management. AAUW members, prospective members and interested women are invited to join us over no-host drinks.  No reservations are required.
AAUW, a national organization, advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.  Membership is open to all graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  For more information, visit: www.aauwamador.org or call (209) 217-8158.
BODACIOUS...BOLD AND AUDACIOUS! Bodacious Women’s Self Care and Nurturing - Sat Jan 31 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek.
Join Professional Certified Coach Roberta Pickett to:
 *Take the steps to help you thrive
 *End the drive to be perfect
 *Feel great about taking care of your own needs
 *Feel the Joy that lights you up
 *Light Lunch Provided
 *Pre-registration required
 *Cost...$75
Call Barbara at 256-1365 or email bnichols@amadorgov.org

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. 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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E-mail your announcements for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com

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

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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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.
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.


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
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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
Support Amador High Performing Arts - 2014-15 Schedule!

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.
More announcements...
SUTTER CREEK HOUSE FOR RENT -  in historic area, available January 1, 2015, 3 bedrooms (2 are very small), 2 full bathrooms. Renovated older home (1928) with modern conveniences (A/C & forced air heat, new W/D, gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, disposal, gas water heater), patio and garden, hill-top view, clean and secluded, near city park, 3 blocks from town. Lots of storage space, garage, wrap-around porch. Best accommodation for the size would be a couple with perhaps one child. No pets (might negotiate), no smoking. $1,200/m., security deposit $1,800. Water, sewage, and garbage paid. Call 267-0649.
“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. For more information call 223-6349.

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.

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.com

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
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