Friday, February 14, 2014

Friday, February 14, 2014 - Valentine's Day

Amador Community News loves Amador County! Happy Valentine's Day!
Updates have been made in all our departments.
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Check out the community calendar below, as well as the posters/flyers at the end of this update, and be sure to say you saw it on ACN!
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News & Announcements:
Sutter Amador Hospital and Amador community exceed 2013 Matching Grant Goal - AmadorHealth.com
NEWSLETTER: Amador Vintners Member Newsletter - February 2014 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
News from Andis Wines: NEW Rose Available This Valentine's Weekend - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Amador Community College Foundation - Thurs Feb 20 - AmadorEd.com
PRESIDENT'S DAY - Mon Feb17 - City & County Offices closed
UCCE Central Sierra Tree Fruit Grower Meeting Focuses on Irrigation and Pest Management - Tues Feb 18 - LifeInAmador.com
Amador County Commission on Aging - Wed Feb 19 - AmadorElders.org
Amador Fire Safe Council - Wed Feb 19 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador County Transportation Commission - Thurs Feb 20
Amador LAFCO - Thurs Feb 20 - AmadorGovernment.com

TODAY! CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING: JUG-N-ROSE EATERY and KNEADING DOUGH BAKERY. Come join us for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Two great businesses have a love for Volcano in the morning! Friday, February 14th at 10:00am 16154 Main Street, Volcano. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING: Farrell Photography – Thursday, February 20 at 5:30PM. 309 Sutter   Street, Hwy 49/88 in Jackson.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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

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

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.

DONATE BOOKS FOR FACL BOOK DRIVE! Once again the Friends Of The Amador County Library is putting out a call for gently-read books and audio-visual materials for its next book sale in April!
Book Drive
Saturday,  February 22
10 am – 2 pm
FACL Book Storage Building
42A Summit Street, Jackson (behind old Court House) 
We accept materials in good condition; please no magazines  or damaged materials.
For information, call  (209) 267-0855
FACL is a non-profit , volunteer organization. Your tax-deductible donations allow  FACL to continue its support for Amador County Libraries!
www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org

RIDING LAWN MOWER NEEDED. The Kennedy Mine Foundation located in Jackson, a 501c non-profit organization, is looking for a riding lawn mower to buy or if someone would like to donate one.
Bill Miller 209-295-5793 or John Plasse 209-481-3732 jplasse@amadoegov.org
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OBITUARY NOTICES:
Onita Raney
Gregory "Greg" Kobeski

Alvin"Sonny" Whitman, Jr.
Posted in: AmadorMemorials.com
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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

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

AMADOR FLYFISHERS (AFF) welcomes Ernie Gulley on Tuesday February 18 in the Amador County Administration Center at 810 Court Street, Jackson. A fly-tying demonstration will begin at 6:00pm, followed by our 7:00pm general meeting and Ernie's presentation, "Fly Fishing Crowley Lake". Ernie is well-known in southern California as one of the principal fly-tyers and class instructors for stillwater tactics. He is a decorated winner of past Crowley Lake flyfishing tournaments and now guides in the Eastern Sierra, specializing in the stillwater flyfishing of Crowley Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Big Bear Lake, and Lake Silverwood. Amador Flyfishers convenes the third Tuesday of each month to meet popular flyfishing guest speakers, share fishing experiences, and support fishery conservation issues. Visitors welcome - drop in and check us out! (www.amadorflyfishers.org). Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org
LIBATIONS AND CONVERSATIONS - AAUW Amador members, friends and interested persons are invited to join us for lively conversation over no-host drinks on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at the National Hotel Bar (downstairs) in Jackson.  Our topic of conversation will be "Building the Pipeline of Women Candidates".  Just drop in - no need to RSVP - maybe you'll be the lucky one to win the door prize!   Call Susan at 296-0940 for more information or visit aauwamador.org.

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

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP WITH JASON GRAY – Fri Feb 21 at 7PM at Grace Fellowship, 8040 Hwy 49, Jackson. With special guests, The Crossing Kind and Psalm Bird. Tickets are $12 in advance: $15 at the door. VIP Meet & Greet, $20. Tickets available at Grace Fellowship, Lighthouse Bookstore in Martell, or iTickets.com

FREE GARDENING CLASS: GRAPE PRUNING FOR HOMEOWNERS – Sat Feb 22 from 9AM-12 Noon at 13825 Willow Creek Road in Ione. Do you have a small home vineyard? UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County offer a free hands-on class to demonstrate head pruning, spur pruning, and grafting on live grapevines. Nua Dair Vineyard is hosting the class. Bring hand by-pass pruners or small loppers to practice the new skills you’ll learn. 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, 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.

CALL FOR BOOKS! DONATE BOOKS FOR FACL BOOK DRIVE! Once again the Friends Of The Amador County Library is putting out a call for gently-read books and audio-visual materials for its next book sale in April!
Book Drive
Saturday,  February 22
10 am – 2 pm
FACL Book Storage Building
42A Summit Street, Jackson (behind old Court House) 
We accept materials in good condition; please no magazines  or damaged materials.
For information, call  (209) 267-0855
FACL is a non-profit , volunteer organization. Your tax-deductible donations allow  FACL to continue its support for Amador County Libraries!
www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org

AMADOR COUNTY REPUBLICANS ANNUAL LINCOLN DINNER - Please join us on Saturday, Feb 22 at 5:00 p.m. for our annual Lincoln Dinner. Our featured speaker will be our own Congressman Tom McClintock. Also speaking will be Matt Reed of Amador County, Pres. of College Republicans, Sac State, and others.  Dinner is $40, two for $75, tables of 4, 6 and 8 available. Payment in advance required to: ACRCC, PO Box 264, Jackson, CA 95642. Come, learn about the disasters going on in D.C. and what our hard-working congressman is doing. Deadline for reservations – Feb 15th.

SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Re-appearing on February 23rd at 2pm the Amador Senior Center in Jackson will be the Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 9-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 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)  appeared last year 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 Feb. 23rd 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.

VOLCANO THEATER COMPANY HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR “VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET” - Sunday, February 23rd at 2PM; Monday, February 24th at 6:30PM; 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)295-6696danahein.busi@yahoo.com or on Facebook: Dana Lisette Giellerup Hein

AMADOR COUNTY WOMEN'S NETWORK (ACWN) will hold its monthly luncheon meeting Wednesday, February 26th at Thomi's in Jackson.  This month's guest speaker will be Sue Allred, who will be teaching us about the 5 Love Languages and how we can apply them to personal and business relationships.  We make it fun to learn about local women in business.
The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Luncheon cost is $16. Reservations are required Friday before the meeting.  Contact: Debbie LaVielle, 209-267-0577 or (preferably) email: debbielavielle@comcast.net. Come and join other local business women as they learn, network and promote their businesses! For more information on ACWN, visit us at www.acwnonline.org.

MARCH-MAY 2014

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

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
“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.

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
ALERT for all County residents regarding proposed “Limited Density Owner Built-Rural Dwelling” ordinance - AmadorSoapbox.com
CANCELLED: Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Feb 17
Amador County Commission on Aging - Wed Feb 19 - AmadorElders.org
Amador Fire Safe Council - Wed Feb 19 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador County Transportation Commission - Thurs Feb 20
Amador Community College Foundation - Thurs Feb 20 - AmadorEd.com
McClintock E-News: Town Hall Meetings - Amador County scheduled for Tues Feb 25 -  AmadorGovernment.com

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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!
ACCF announces "Cash for College" Workshop - Wed Feb 12 - AmadorEd.com
Compassionate Amador: You, Me Us - Thurs Feb 13 - CompassionateAmador.com
Deadline to Experience “A Taste of the Arts”  is February 15, 2014 - AmadorArts.com
UCCE Central Sierra Tree Fruit Grower Meeting Focuses on Irrigation and Pest Management - Tues Feb 18 - LifeInAmador.com
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.

ZUMBA AT THE HUB - Every Tuesday evening from 5:30- 6:30. Call for new 2014 schedule…223-6349. $7 general $5 students Check out the ACRA website for additional information/details: http://www.goacra.org/programs.html

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
Experience “A Taste of the Arts” on March 1- AmadorArts.com
Alaska's Fiddling Poet Ken Waldman presents free events in Jackson in February - AmadorArts.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, Eclectic Bluegrass - Sat Feb 8 - SutterCreekTheater.com
Valentine's Day Dinner for Two at Clark's Corner - Fri Feb 14  - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Chamber Mixer - Wed Feb 12
Compassionate Amador: You, Me Us - Thurs Feb 13 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Modern Grass - Sat Feb 15 - SutterCreekTheater.com
Swearing In Ceremony for Sutter Creek Chief of Police Phill Han - Tues Feb 18 - AmadorGovernment.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Yolo Mambo - Sat Feb 22 - SutterCreekTheater.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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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Updates have been made in all our departments.
See our daily posts on Facebook...we also tweet 'em on Twitter!
Check out the community calendar below, as well as the posters/flyers at the end of this update, and be sure to say you saw it on ACN!
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network. Thank you for supporting your local community media!
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News & Announcements:
February is American Heart Month
Amador County Government Calendar
CAL FIRE Receives FAA Award for Third Year in Row - AmadorGovernment.com
CAL FIRE: Resolve To Be Ready...Defensible Space Works! - AmadorGovernment.com
Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center grants The Arc of Amador and Calaveras funding to support Community Access Programs. "Human Kindness" - AmadorGroups.com
News from Andis Wines: NEW Rose Available This Valentine's Weekend - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Amador Community College Foundation - Thurs Feb 20 - AmadorEd.com
Plymouth City Council - Thurs Feb 13 - AmadorGovernment.com
Amador Council of Tourism - Thurs Feb 13 - AmadorBusiness.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Modern Grass - Sat Feb 15 - SutterCreekTheater.com
PRESIDENT'S DAY - Mon Feb17 - City & County Offices closed
UCCE Central Sierra Tree Fruit Grower Meeting Focuses on Irrigation and Pest Management - Tues Feb 18 - LifeInAmador.com
Amador Fire Safe Council - Wed Feb 19 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador LAFCO - Thurs Feb 20 - AmadorGovernment.com

COMPASSIONATE AMADOR: PUBLIC FORUM - Thurs Feb 13 at 6:30 at the Sutter Creek Community Center. For more information, visit: CompassionateAmador.com

BUNSEN TO BEAKER RACE FOR EDUCATION IN AMADOR!
It's that time of year again!  We are once again gearing up for the big race of the season, The 26th annual Bunsen to Beaker race to support education in Amador County, March 15th, 2014!  We are so grateful for the support we've received from the community in the past that we are going out of our way to make sure this year's race is the best one yet!  Since you have shown interest in local races in the past, we'd like to personally invite you to check out one of Amador County's oldest and dearest races, the Bunsen To Beaker, Race for Education!  This year's race will support not only Jackson Junior high and the Amador High Track team, but Amador County's very own Community College!  
   Due to your support in 2013, the Community college has opened its doors to tons of students working full time right here in Amador County to achieve their higher education goals, earning their AA degrees and more, right here in our very own county. Next year with your help we plan to expand our services and reach even more residents with much needed professional training and other classes! The Bunsen to Beaker race is just one of many ways that you can support education in Amador County.  It's also one of the most fun! You can find out all about the race and the educational causes it supports by visiting us at http://bunsentobeaker.com !  
Hope to see you at the race!
Best Regards,
Alyshia Davies Drake
Race Director

 “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.

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.

DONATE BOOKS FOR FACL BOOK DRIVE! Once again the Friends Of The Amador County Library is putting out a call for gently-read books and audio-visual materials for its next book sale in April!
Book Drive
Saturday,  February 22
10 am – 2 pm
FACL Book Storage Building
42A Summit Street, Jackson (behind old Court House) 
We accept materials in good condition; please no magazines  or damaged materials.
For information, call  (209) 267-0855
FACL is a non-profit , volunteer organization. Your tax-deductible donations allow  FACL to continue its support for Amador County Libraries!
www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org

VOLCANO THEATER COMPANY HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR “VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET” - Sunday, February 23rd at 2PM; Monday, February 24th at 6:30PM; 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

RIDING LAWN MOWER NEEDED. The Kennedy Mine Foundation located in Jackson, a 501c non-profit organization, is looking for a riding lawn mower to buy or if someone would like to donate one.
Bill Miller 209-295-5793 or John Plasse 209-481-3732 jplasse@amadoegov.org

UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR:
- AmadorArts "Taste of the Arts" - Sat Feb 15 - www.amadorarts.org
- Spring Jr. Team Tennis - "Early Bird" Rate: - Sat Feb 15 / Final registration: Mar 7  www.amadortennisclub.org
- Amador GOP Lincoln Dinner - Sat Feb 15
- ACWN Luncheon - Fri Feb 21 - www.acwnonline.org
- 49er Bypass Run - March 13 (for a free t-shirt) - www.goacra.org
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OBITUARY NOTICES:
Onita Raney
Gregory "Greg" Kobeski

Alvin"Sonny" Whitman, Jr.
Posted in: AmadorMemorials.com
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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

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
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

VALENTINE’S DAY AT FEIST WINES – Fri Feb 14 at Feist Wines in Amador City, 14173 Old Highway 49. Guests will dine on Allen Ranch grass fed beef burgers with gourmet trappings, local roasted potatoes and organic mixed greens.  Wine afficianados can pair this dressed down dinner with gold medal wines from Feist and candlelight. Call for reservations, 267-8020. Email susan@feistwines.com, www.feistwines.com

FREE GARDENING CLASS: FRUIT TREE GRAFTING & STARTHISTLE CONTROL – Sat Feb 15 from 9AM-12 Noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Martell.  Join Amador County Master Gardeners for a free class covering fruit tree grafting and Star Thistle control. Star thistle control is a year round task. Learn what should be done about this awful weed this time of the year. We will also hold a “hands-on” clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be demonstrated and practiced; bud grafts will be discussed. A variety of fruit tree scions will be available. Open to the public! If you have any questions about the class or have other gardening questions, call the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Amador County 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: "A ROYAL CINDERELLA WEDDING" It is being announced that there will be a "Royal Cinderella Wedding" held in the Sutter Creek auditorium on February 15th at 3:00 in the afternoon. Prince Mr. Kenneth Michael McDonnell will take his Princess Ms. Michelle Bowers Cagle to be his Wife during this unique and exquisite ceremony with a full reception following! Mr. McDonnell has been an active member of Amador County, and has resided in the County for over 17 years and Ms. Cagle, originally from Sacramento, has resided here for 3 years and is an active member of Jazzercise in Sutter Creek and is well known by many! Friends of the couple are invited to attend. The evening will be magical and full of dining and dancing with our best DJ in the County, Mr. DJ Gavin! This Fantasy wedding will be one to remember and last a lifetime!

CRAB FEED AT ST. SAVA – Sat Feb 15. 6PM, No host bar. 7PM Dinner. Raffle and door prizes. Tickets $35. Make reservations by calling Danica at 223-4640.

AMADOR FLYFISHERS (AFF) welcomes Ernie Gulley on Tuesday February 18 in the Amador County Administration Center at 810 Court Street, Jackson. A fly-tying demonstration will begin at 6:00pm, followed by our 7:00pm general meeting and Ernie's presentation, "Fly Fishing Crowley Lake". Ernie is well-known in southern California as one of the principal fly-tyers and class instructors for stillwater tactics. He is a decorated winner of past Crowley Lake flyfishing tournaments and now guides in the Eastern Sierra, specializing in the stillwater flyfishing of Crowley Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Big Bear Lake, and Lake Silverwood. Amador Flyfishers convenes the third Tuesday of each month to meet popular flyfishing guest speakers, share fishing experiences, and support fishery conservation issues. Visitors welcome - drop in and check us out! (www.amadorflyfishers.org). Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org
LIBATIONS AND CONVERSATIONS - AAUW Amador members, friends and interested persons are invited to join us for lively conversation over no-host drinks on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at the National Hotel Bar (downstairs) in Jackson.  Our topic of conversation will be "Building the Pipeline of Women Candidates".  Just drop in - no need to RSVP - maybe you'll be the lucky one to win the door prize!   Call Susan at 296-0940 for more information or visit aauwamador.org.

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

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP WITH JASON GRAY – Fri Feb 21 at 7PM at Grace Fellowship, 8040 Hwy 49, Jackson. With special guests, The Crossing Kind and Psalm Bird. Tickets are $12 in advance: $15 at the door. VIP Meet & Greet, $20. Tickets available at Grace Fellowship, Lighthouse Bookstore in Martell, or iTickets.com

FREE GARDENING CLASS: GRAPE PRUNING FOR HOMEOWNERS – Sat Feb 22 from 9AM-12 Noon at 13825 Willow Creek Road in Ione. Do you have a small home vineyard? UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County offer a free hands-on class to demonstrate head pruning, spur pruning, and grafting on live grapevines. Nua Dair Vineyard is hosting the class. Bring hand by-pass pruners or small loppers to practice the new skills you’ll learn. 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, 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.

DONATE BOOKS FOR FACL BOOK DRIVE! Once again the Friends Of The Amador County Library is putting out a call for gently-read books and audio-visual materials for its next book sale in April!
Book Drive
Saturday,  February 22
10 am – 2 pm
FACL Book Storage Building
42A Summit Street, Jackson (behind old Court House) 
We accept materials in good condition; please no magazines  or damaged materials.
For information, call  (209) 267-0855
FACL is a non-profit , volunteer organization. Your tax-deductible donations allow  FACL to continue its support for Amador County Libraries!
www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org

AMADOR COUNTY REPUBLICANS ANNUAL LINCOLN DINNER - Please join us on Saturday, Feb 22 at 5:00 p.m. for our annual Lincoln Dinner. Our featured speaker will be our own Congressman Tom McClintock. Also speaking will be Matt Reed of Amador County, Pres. of College Republicans, Sac State, and others.  Dinner is $40, two for $75, tables of 4, 6 and 8 available. Payment in advance required to: ACRCC, PO Box 264, Jackson, CA 95642. Come, learn about the disasters going on in D.C. and what our hard-working congressman is doing. Deadline for reservations – Feb 15th.

SPEAKEAZY JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Re-appearing on February 23rd at 2pm the Amador Senior Center in Jackson will be the Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 9-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 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)  appeared last year 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 Feb. 23rd 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.

VOLCANO THEATER COMPANY HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR “VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET” - Sunday, February 23rd at 2PM; Monday, February 24th at 6:30PM; 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)295-6696danahein.busi@yahoo.com or on Facebook: Dana Lisette Giellerup Hein

AMADOR COUNTY WOMEN'S NETWORK (ACWN) will hold its monthly luncheon meeting Wednesday, February 26th at Thomi's in Jackson.  This month's guest speaker will be Sue Allred, who will be teaching us about the 5 Love Languages and how we can apply them to personal and business relationships.  We make it fun to learn about local women in business.
The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Luncheon cost is $16. Reservations are required Friday before the meeting.  Contact: Debbie LaVielle, 209-267-0577 or (preferably) email: debbielavielle@comcast.net. Come and join other local business women as they learn, network and promote their businesses! For more information on ACWN, visit us at www.acwnonline.org.

MARCH-SEPT 2014

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

 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
“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.

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.

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: JacksonLionsClub.org/Rodeo. Contact: jacksonlionsrodeo2014@gmail.com
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Meetings
CLICK HERE for the COUNTY GOVERNMENT CALENDAR
ALERT for all County residents regarding proposed “Limited Density Owner Built-Rural Dwelling” ordinance - AmadorSoapbox.com
Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Feb 11
Amador County Artists Association - Wed Feb 12 - AmadorArtists.org
Amador County School Board (ACUSD/ACOE) - Wed Feb 15 - AmadorEd.com
CANCELLED: Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Feb 17
McClintock E-News: Town Hall Meetings - Amador County scheduled for Tues Feb 25 -  AmadorGovernment.com

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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!
ACCF announces "Cash for College" Workshop - Wed Feb 12 - AmadorEd.com
Compassionate Amador: You, Me Us - Thurs Feb 13 - CompassionateAmador.com
Deadline to Experience “A Taste of the Arts”  is February 15, 2014 - AmadorArts.com
UCCE Central Sierra Tree Fruit Grower Meeting Focuses on Irrigation and Pest Management - Tues Feb 18 - LifeInAmador.com
AAA offers free workshop on Disaster Readiness - Wed Feb 19 - LifeInAmador.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.

ZUMBA AT THE HUB - Every Tuesday evening from 5:30- 6:30. Call for new 2014 schedule…223-6349. $7 general $5 students Check out the ACRA website for additional information/details: http://www.goacra.org/programs.html

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
Experience “A Taste of the Arts” on March 1- AmadorArts.com
Alaska's Fiddling Poet Ken Waldman presents free events in Jackson in February - AmadorArts.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, Eclectic Bluegrass - Sat Feb 8 - SutterCreekTheater.com
Valentine's Day Dinner for Two at Clark's Corner - Fri Feb 14  - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Chamber Mixer - Wed Feb 12
Compassionate Amador: You, Me Us - Thurs Feb 13 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Modern Grass - Sat Feb 15 - SutterCreekTheater.com
Swearing In Ceremony for Sutter Creek Chief of Police Phill Han - Tues Feb 18 - AmadorGovernment.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Yolo Mambo - Sat Feb 22 - SutterCreekTheater.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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