Friday, April 4, 2014

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News & Announcements:

CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
NEWSLETTER: New York Fitness - AmadorHealth.com
AMADOR MUSIC HUB - AmadorMusicHub.com
Enjoy All That Is Spring With the Steiner Road Wineries – Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - AmadorGroups.com -
Water Conservation Efforts Lead to Belt-Tightening at AWA - AmadorGovernment.com
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - AmadorGroups.com
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Los Pinguos - Sat April 5 at 8PM - SutterCreekTheater.com

Jackson Business & Community Assoc. Meeting - Mon Apr 7 - AmadorBusiness.com
Chamber Mixer - Wed Apr 9  - AmadorBusiness.com

ARGONAUT BAND BOOSTERS STEAK & CHICKEN DINNER – Sat Apr 5 at Thomi’s Banquet Room. Doors open at 5:30; Dinner at 6PM. No host beer/wine. Raffle, silent auction. A fundraiser for the Argonaut Band Boosters.

MOVING SALE - Fri & Sat, April 5 & 6 from 8-3. So much more than I thought! Tools, tile, boat, pool table, trailers, tub, exercise equipment, patio tables, picnic table, girl scout cookies, free range eggs, lots of everything including the kitchen sink! 19551 E Clinton Rd. off Hwy 88 between Pine Grove and Jackson.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO RESORT PRESENTS:

Jonny Winter – Sat Apr 5

Jefferson Starship – Fri Apr 18

Amador Wedding Faire – Sun May 4

Ashanti – Thurs May 8

A Divine Affair – Sat May 31

Global Knockout – Sat June 14

For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.jacksoncasino.com/entertainment/full-schedule

FOR SALE: 5.3L V8/ OHV 16V/ 142k miles/4 door ext cab LT/black/ new tires & rims/ new battery/up to date maint. records/bedliner/ tow package/ extremely clean in & out/loaded with all the extras. runs awesome. low Kelley Bluebook;$8100. asking just$7200. a must see to appreciate. Call 209 256 9570 message.

VOLCANO THEATRE: “BABY WITH THE BATHWATER” – Apr 12-May 17 at the Cobblestone Theater in Volcano. Fri & Sat performances. Doors open at 7:30, performance begins at 8pm. Seating limited to 50. Tickets are $16 general admission, $14 for seniors. Available at Hein & Co. Bookstore, 2014 Main Street, Jackson. Tickets also available at the door, first come, first served.

For more information, visit: www.volcanotheatre.org

YOUR WRITE HANDS PRESENTS: BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES "PHOTOS FROM CAMERA TO COMPUTER" - Learn how to transfer your photos from camera to computer. Learn how to insert, or attach photos into documents, email and Facebook. 

Classes are offered on the following dates:

Monday, April 21 from 11AM-1PM

Thursday, April 24 from 7-9PM

Saturday, April 26 from 3-5PM

Cost $20. Limited to six (6) students per class. Classes held at Mace Meadows Golf Course Board Room, 26570 Fairway Drive, off Hwy 88 in Pioneer.

For more information contact Shari L. Schreiber: 209-295-2951. Or email: shari@yourwritehands.com

To register online go to Web site: www.YourWriteHands.com

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

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OBITUARY NOTICES:

Gergory U. Mori

Posted in: AmadorMemorials.com

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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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April 2014 Newsletters
Email your newsletters for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
First 5 Amador - April 2014
Mother Lode Harvest - Tues Apr 1
New York Fitness - April 2014
Preston Communicator - Spring 2014
The Deaver Dish

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

APRIL 2014

SHORT CIRCUIT ELECTRIC is running special through April! All standby generators purchased and installed by us will RECEIVE A 10 PERCENT discount off whole job!

Visit http://www.shortcircuitelectricinc.com/, and contact them for details at 209-245-3269.

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES BEGIN IN APRIL - 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. Contact Cheri Maitland, 209-296-2348 www.TeamFitnessAmador.com

COALITION RALLY - The teachers and school support personnel of Amador County schools are holding a coalition rally to support salary negotiations on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Detert Park in Jackson from 3:30 until 5:30, weather permitting. Come out and support those who provide quality education to Amador County students! Enjoy music by Geff & Masha Crawford and Adam Gottstein . Refreshments also available.

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.

MEET THE AUTHOR: “MONSTERS OF MEDICINE: The Lives of Five Serial Killer Physicians: Is There A Common Thread?” by William W. Colliflower, M.D. – Book signing and reception will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 3-6 PM at Hein & Co. Bookstore, 204 Main Street, Jackson

PRIDE OF IONE PRESENTS: IONE WELCOME CENTER FUNDRAISER DINNER – Sat Apr 5 at 6 PM at 1401 Fairway Drive (corner of Fairway and Castle Oaks Drive). Dinner, live music, raffle, historical displays. Let’s celebrate history together! $35 per person. $15 for children 12 and under, FREE for children 3 and under.

ARGONAUT BAND BOOSTERS STEAK & CHICKEN DINNER – Sat Apr 5 at Thomi’s Banquet Room in Jackson. Doors open at 5:30; Dinner at 6PM. No host beer/wine. Raffle, silent auction. A fundraiser for the Argonaut Band Boosters. 

AMADOR DEMOCRATS PRESENT: “INSIDE JOB” - The Amador Democrats will proudly present the Academy Award winning movie, Inside Job. This was the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008.  The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulting in millions of people losing their homes and jobs.

Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulations and academia.

The movie will be shown at the Amador Democrats headquarters on Saturday, April 5 at 1 PM, 829 Highway 49/88 in Jackson, across the street from Poor Man's Bronze. 

Bring a notebook.  There is lots of information and you don't want to miss getting the facts from the powerful documentary. See you there! For more information contact the Amador Democrats at: 209) 257-1397

CUB SCOUT PACK 63 PINEWOOD DERBY – Sunday, April 6 at 2PM at the American Legion Hall, Sutter Creek. There will be a snack bar to raise funds for future Cub Scout events. For more information, Suzanne at Zann411@gmail.com

49er BYPASS RUN – Saturday, April 5 through Historic Sutter Creek and Amador City. Register now for the 5K (3.1mi.) or 10K (6.2mi.). Race starts on Main Street Sutter Creek at 9am. 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, or CLICK HERE to register before Apr 4!

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS: “CELEBRATE FLOWERS FOR EATING AND ENJOYING” - Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson/Martell. UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will offer a FREE gardening class on topics that include edible flowers, kitchen gardens, square foot gardens, and beautiful flowering plants; all fun, practical and interesting topics. Some vegetables and flowering plants will be sold. If you have any questions about the class or other gardening issues, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu. Web site: http://ucanr.edu/mgamador.

MOVING SALE - Fri & Sat, April 5 & 6 from 8-3. So much more than I thought! Tools, tile, boat, pool table, trailers, tub, exercise equipment, patio tables, picnic table, girl scout cookies, free range eggs, lots of everything including the kitchen sink! 19551 E Clinton Rd. off Hwy 88 between Pine Grove and Jackson.

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT - The Mother Lode Friends of Music is presenting a concert of classical chamber music on Sunday, April 6, starting at 2 pm in the Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, in Sutter Creek.  There is no admission charge.

The program features three works for winds of 20th-century French composers:  the Trio d’Anches of Pierre Max Dubois, the Vent de Folie of Didier Favre, and the Quintette en Ut of Claude Arrieu.  The performers are Janet Telford, flute, Jane Buzzard, oboe, Hank King, clarinet, Bill Minkel, horn, and Gail Buzzard, bassoon.

Soprano Marie Bedard sings two arias, The Letter Song and The Willow Song, from The Ballad of Baby Doe of Douglas Moore.

Concluding the program is the Piano Trio No. 1 of the young American composer Patrick Zimmerli, a work that Fanfaremagazine has called “sensational—a wholly satisfying musical experience.”  The performers are violinist Corina Stoian, cellist Erik Urbina and pianist Ron Brickman.

For further information, consult the organization’s web site, www.mlfm.org.

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 next meeting is Wed Apr 9th. Our meetings are open to the public, so come and join us! For more information, visit: AmadorArtists.org

2014 LENTEN SOUP SUPPER PROGRAM – Each Wednesday evening in Lent, from 6-8PM, Trinity Episcopal Church will have a Soup Supper and Lenten Program. This year’s program is “The Jesus Creed: The Essentials of Christianity and The Book of Common Prayer”. Please bring your BCP if you have one. The soup suppers are held in Jane’s Hall. For more information, call Trinity at 267-0255.

DOUBLE D RANCH & FELIX EQUINE VET & DENTISTRY SPA DAY -
Double D Ranch is having another Spa Day! Friday April 11th starting at 9 am. Felix Equine Vet & Dentistry, Michael Agrella will be on hand for Chiropractic & Sam Fabila will be there to take care of your farrier (equine hoof care) needs. Come on down and get fixed up! 9900 Beaver Loop in Ione: http://double-d-ranch.webs.com/

AMADOR CITY BRIDGE DEDICATION. The folks in Amador City are having a dedication program for their new bridge on Saturday - 12 April at 1pm. Sutter Creek Fire and Amador City will also be developing a fire museum in the old Amador City Fire House; a history display is planned to be a part of the event.

AMADOR BONSAI SOCIETY - 'The next meeting of the Amador Bonsai Society will be held on Saturday, April 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Amador Senior Center in Jackson. The guest speaker is Joan Scroggs on the topic of 'grafting'. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Juliene at 209-245-4016. www.amadorbonsaisociety.com

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

VOLCANO THEATRE: “BABY WITH THE BATHWATER” – Apr 12-May 17 at the Cobblestone Theater in Volcano. Fri & Sat performances. Doors open at 7:30, performance begins at 8pm. Seating limited to 50. Tickets are $16 general admission, $14 for seniors. Available at Hein & Co. Bookstore, 2014 Main Street, Jackson. Tickets also available at the door, first come, first served. For more information, visit: www.volcanotheatre.org

FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR ZEKE REILING – Students from Jackson Elementary and SutterCreek Elementary schools are putting on a fundraiser dinner for Ezekiel Reiling, the Argonaut student that was badly burned in a house fire, on Sunday, April 13 from 4-7 PM at the American Legion Hall in Sutter Hill. They are also looking for donations of whole chickens for the dinner and raffle prizes. Roster sign-in is $15 for 1 and $25 for 2. For more information, or to get on the roster/pre-pay, contact Dianna DeWeese at 209-256-6925.

AMADOR FLYFISHERS (AFF) welcomes Ms. Kara Tripp on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm 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 Kara’s "FishCamp" presentation.  Sponsored by the Fly Shop in Redding, FishCamp is one of the most successful youth fly fishing camps in the U.S., inspiring and promoting new generations of fly fishers each year.  Kara is a renowned and seasoned flyfisher of Northern California and Montana waters, and is the Director of the FishCamp program.  AFF meets the third Tuesday of each month to socialize with other flyfishers, share local fishing reports, and to support fishery conservation issues.  Drop in and check us out - visitors welcome! (www.amadorflyfishers.org) Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org

CANDIDATES FORUM SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 16 - The Amador Partnership presents Forum '14 at the Jackson Civic Center April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Forum '14 is a public service event providing non-partisan political education. This diverse group of stakeholders will ask the candidates for County Supervisor in Districts 3 and 5 various questions relevant to the voters of Amador County. Candidates for County Auditor will be introduced as well.
The event will be broadcast live on radio station KVGC. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
Invited candidates include District 3 incumbent Theodore Novelli and challengers Lynn Morgan and Michael Spence; District 5 incumbent Brian Oneto and challenger Daniel D'Agostini; and County Auditor opponents Kim Burke and Tacy Oneto Rouen (incumbent Joe Lowe is not seeking re-election).
The Amador Partnership currently consists of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Amador Chapter's Committee on Political Education (COPE), t he Foothill Conservancy, and the Lumber and Sawmill Workers/Local 2927/UBC, Carpenter's Union, Operating Engineers, ARC, and radio stations KVGC and KQBM.
For more information, contact the SEIU office at (209) 223-5782 or email the COPE committee at copeama49@gmail.com.

BED BUG CHALLENGE 10K Run & 5K WALK RUN for 5th Grade Science Camp. - Register now for the Bedbug Challenge scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Castle Oaks Golf Club. Register by April 18, 2014 and receive a free t-shirt! Pre-Registration Entry Fees: Individual - $20, Family (up to 5) $35 and $5 for each additional family member. Day of the Race Entry Fees: Individual- $25, Family (up to 5) $40 and $10 for each additional family member. For more information contact Andrea at 209-274-2078.

COMMUNITY PASSOVER DINNER & SEDER - The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding this year’s annual Passover Dinner and Seder in Murphys on Saturday, April 19th.  Passover, which celebrates freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion. Everyone is welcome.

The cost is only $20 per adult, $15 per child for MLJC members and $25 per adult, $20 per child for non-members; there is no charge for children under 6.  Please email us at motherlodejc@yahoo.com or call 209-533-1650 for more information.

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. The group draws its members from Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.  New members are most welcome.  Please visit our website at motherlodejc.org for more information and a calendar of May and June events.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is seeking an energetic, creative, and organized leader to be part of the Executive Management team supporting both Amador and Calaveras Counties.

OVERVIEW: The Arc of Amador and Calaveras, seeks an Executive Manager to direct all aspects of the agencies resource development and operational needs under the direction of the Executive Director - including but not limited to: employee trainings, data entry, strategic planning, annual and special fund drives; major gifts; planned giving; and special events. The successful candidate will work with employees and volunteers to develop, implement, and supervise a variety of initiatives designed to create and/or enhance the mission, vision, and direction of The Arc. For more info on The Arc, visit: www.ArcOfAmador.org

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a full resume, application, cover letter, and three professional references to the administrative office. Deadline: all applications must be received by 4:00 pm April 17, 2014 Please mail or email your completed packets to: Betty Wilcox, Administrative Coordinator -75 / Academy Drive, Sutter Creek CA 95685 Email: bwilcox@arcofamador.org. Questions? Please call: (209) 267-5978

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.

YOUR WRITE HANDS PRESENTS: BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES "PHOTOS FROM CAMERA TO COMPUTER" - Learn how to transfer your photos from camera to computer. Learn how to insert, or attach photos into documents, email and Facebook. 

Classes are offered on the following dates:

Monday, April 21 from 11AM-1PM

Thursday, April 24 from 7-9PM

Saturday, April 26 from 3-5PM

Cost $20. Limited to six (6) students per class. Classes held at Mace Meadows Golf Course Board Room, 26570 Fairway Drive, off Hwy 88 in Pioneer.

For more information contact Shari L. Schreiber: 209-295-2951. Or email: shari@yourwritehands.com

To register online go to Web site: www.YourWriteHands.com

LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS - The next gathering of AAUW Amador’s Libations & Conversations group will be Thursday, April 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Cellar in Sutter Creek. The topic of conversation will be “Think Before You Send – Email Etiquette”.  AAUW members, prospective members and interested women are invited to join us for lively conversation over no-host drinks.  You will be warmly welcomed and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a fun, casual environment.  No need to RSVP . . . just drop in! 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, contact Susan at 296-0940 or visit www.aauwamador.org.

AMADOR MASTER GARDENERS PLANT & SEED SALE - The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant and seed sale on Sunday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m. It will be hosted by AMADOR 360 – Winery Collective - located @ 18590 California 49, Plymouth, CA 95669. (PH: 209-245- 6600) This will include food from Billy Bones BBQ, Guilty Indulgence cupcakes, and goodies from Kneading Dough. There will be on-going info on growing from seeds, gardening/watering in a year of drought and, of course, wine will be sold by Amador 360. The proceeds of this event are targeted to help fund the creation of a master gardener demonstration garden to be developed at our Airport Rd. site,If you have any questions about the class or other gardening issues, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu. Web site: http://ucanr.edu/mgamador.

MAY 2014

DEAVER VINEYARDS PRESENTS: “ZINS ON HORIZON” -  Saturday: May 3, 2014

Can you pick out your favorite Zinfandel? Blind taste some of the best Zinfandels in Amador County on the Deaver green. Learn about the Deaver family and vines in this intimate seminar. Relax and enjoy the variety of Zinfandels Deaver has to offer. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets today. 

Seminars: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm 
$5/per person. Wine Club Members- Log into your account, use coupon code ZOH14 to receive 4 complimentary tickets.

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

3RD ANNUAL BELTANE FESTIVAL AND CAMP-OUT – May 1-4. Please join us for a weekend of Fun ~ Family ~ Friends! There will be vendors, rituals, belly dancers, fire dancers, a maypole dance, Bel Fire, drumming and lots of music. This event is kid-friendly and will also feature activities for children Please come and have a magical time. For more info go to: BlueMountainBeltane.com

BED BUG CHALLENGE 10K Run & 5K WALK RUN for 5th Grade Science Camp. - Register now for the Bedbug Challenge scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Castle Oaks Golf Club. Register by April 18, 2014 and receive a free t-shirt! Pre-Registration Entry Fees: Individual - $20, Family (up to 5) $35 and $5 for each additional family member. Day of the Race Entry Fees: Individual- $25, Family (up to 5) $40 and $10 for each additional family member. For more information contact Andrea at 209-274-2078.

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.

JUNE+ 2014

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

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 8:30 AM
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6 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.
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM

JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.

AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thursdays at 9 AM
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
Jackson Business & Community Assoc. Meeting - Mon Apr 7 - AmadorBusiness.com
Chamber Mixer at ServPro– Wed Apr 9 - AmadorBusiness.com
Candidates Forum scheduled for April 16 - AmadorSoapbox.com

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.

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.

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!

Kick Off to Kindergarten - February through March - AmadorEd.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 starting in early April.

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

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

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

CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY – Margaret Anway has decades of experience painting, as well as teaching china and glass painting. She has been published in “The China Decorator” magazine, and is happy teaching beginning artists as well as professional, and is flexible to your needs.

Classes are Tues mornings, 9-12 noon at Margaret Anway’s home, 26601 High Tree Ave, Pioneer. $7 per class. Call 295-8836 to schedule your first class or if you have any questions regarding the class.

Holding a class, workshop or seminar? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us about it, give the date, time, location and a brief description of what the class is about. Email your briefs to: acneditor@gmail.com

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

APRIL AT ANDIS WINES. Painting classes, Mother's Day Brunch, and more! AmadorFoodandWine.com
17th Annual "Spring Fling" at the Amador Flower Farm - April 5 & 6 - LifeInAmador.com
Glanton and Piccola will be AmadorArts Gallery's Featured Artists for the month of April - AmadorArts.com
Janice Freischlag is the featured artist for April at the Sutter Creek Gallery - AmadorArts.com
Benefit Dinner for Ezekiel "Zeke" Reiling - Sat Apr 5 - HelpZeke.blogspot.com
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Los Pinguos - Sat April 5 at 8PM - SutterCreekTheater.com
"Spring Fling" with Ted Novelli - Wed Apr 16 - TedNovelli.com
Opening Day at Preston Castle is Saturday, April 5 - AmadorHistory.com
Amador Wine Country gets “Down to Earth” - Earth Day Fete - Sat Apr 26 - 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, April 3, 2014

Updates have been made in all our departments...thanks for reading!
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News & Announcements:

CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
NEWSLETTER: First 5 Amador - AmadorEd.com
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - AmadorGroups.com -

CAL FIRE to Begin Defensible Space Inspections on April 7 - AmadorGovernment.com

CAL FIRE and National Guard Train for Fire Season - AmadorGovernment.com
mador Wine Country gets “Down to Earth” - Earth Day Fete - Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Water Conservation Efforts Lead to Belt-Tightening at AWA - AmadorGovernment.com
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - AmadorGroups.com
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: Los Pinguos - Sat April 5 at 8PM - SutterCreekTheater.com

Jackson Business & Community Assoc. Meeting - Mon Apr 7 - AmadorBusiness.com
Chamber Mixer - Wed Apr 9  - AmadorBusiness.com

AMADOR BONSAI SOCIETY - 'The next meeting of the Amador Bonsai Society will be held on Saturday, April 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Amador Senior Center in Jackson. The guest speaker is Joan Scroggs on the topic of 'grafting'. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Juliene at 209-245-4016. www.amadorbonsaisociety.com

AMADOR FLYFISHERS (AFF) welcomes Ms. Kara Tripp on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm 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 Kara’s "FishCamp" presentation.  Sponsored by the Fly Shop in Redding, FishCamp is one of the most successful youth fly fishing camps in the U.S., inspiring and promoting new generations of fly fishers each year.  Kara is a renowned and seasoned flyfisher of Northern California and Montana waters, and is the Director of the FishCamp program.  AFF meets the third Tuesday of each month to socialize with other flyfishers, share local fishing reports, and to support fishery conservation issues.  Drop in and check us out - visitors welcome! (www.amadorflyfishers.org) Contact Information: Ron Calvert, secretary@amadorflyfishers.org

YOUR WRITE HANDS PRESENTS: BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES "PHOTOS FROM CAMERA TO COMPUTER" - Learn how to transfer your photos from camera to computer. Learn how to insert, or attach photos into documents, email and Facebook. 

Classes are offered on the following dates:

Monday, April 21 from 11AM-1PM

Thursday, April 24 from 7-9PM

Saturday, April 26 from 3-5PM

Cost $20. Limited to six (6) students per class. Classes held at Mace Meadows Golf Course Board Room, 26570 Fairway Drive, off Hwy 88 in Pioneer.

For more information contact Shari L. Schreiber: 209-295-2951. Or email: shari@yourwritehands.com

To register online go to Web site: www.YourWriteHands.com

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VIA CITIZEN REPORT: BRIDGE DEDICATION IN AMADOR CITY. The folks in Amador City are having a dedication program for their new bridge on Saturday - 12 April at 1pm. Sutter Creek Fire and Amador City will also be developing a fire museum in the old Amador City Fire House (pictured below); a history display is planned to be a part of the event.

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

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OBITUARY NOTICES:

Victoria Jan Robinson

Nella Prusso

Thomas LeRoy Menley

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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April 2014 Newsletters
Email your newsletters for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
First 5 Amador - April 2014
Mother Lode Harvest - Tues Apr 1
Preston Communicator - Spring 2014
The Deaver Dish

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

APRIL 2014

SHORT CIRCUIT ELECTRIC is running special through April! All standby generators purchased and installed by us will RECEIVE A 10 PERCENT discount off whole job!

Visit http://www.shortcircuitelectricinc.com/, and contact them for details at 209-245-3269.

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES BEGIN IN APRIL - 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.

Thank you!

Cherie Maitland
Team Fitness
A Comfortable Place to Get In Shape
209-296-BFit (2348)

www.TeamFitnessAmador.com

PROGRESSIVE WOMEN’S COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 11:30 a.m  at Thomi's Banquet Room in Jackson. The Speakers for the April meeting will be the  Candidates for Amador County Auditor Kim Burke and Tacy Oneto Rouen This is an Open Meeting and all interested persons are welcome to attend.

Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Sally at trestrail@gotsky.com or 209-267-0177 no later than Monday, March 31st (sooner if possible) The buffet luncheon is $15.00 which includes an entree, salad, vegetarian offering various drinks, coffee, tea, dessert, tax and tip. Pay at the door - cash (the exact amount is appreciated) or personal check only.

(NOTE (and this is important): If you make a reservation and cannot attend, please call me at 209-267-0177 to cancel by Wednesday, April 2nd at noon. If you do not show up and have not cancelled. You may be billed for the luncheon.)

COALITION RALLY - The teachers and school support personnel of Amador County schools are holding a coalition rally to support salary negotiations on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Detert Park in Jackson from 3:30 until 5:30, weather permitting. Come out and support those who provide quality education to Amador County students! Enjoy music by Geff & Masha Crawford and Adam Gottstein . Refreshments also available.

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.

MEET THE AUTHOR: “MONSTERS OF MEDICINE: The Lives of Five Serial Killer Physicians: Is There A Common Thread?” by William W. Colliflower, M.D. – Book signing and reception will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 3-6 PM at Hein & Co. Bookstore, 204 Main Street, Jackson

PRIDE OF IONE PRESENTS: IONE WELCOME CENTER FUNDRAISER DINNER – Sat Apr 5 at 6 PM at 1401 Fairway Drive (corner of Fairway and Castle Oaks Drive). Dinner, live music, raffle, historical displays. Let’s celebrate history together! $35 per person. $15 for children 12 and under, FREE for children 3 and under.

ARGONAUT BAND BOOSTERS STEAK & CHICKEN DINNER – Sat Apr 5 at Thomi’s Banquet Room in Jackson. Doors open at 5:30; Dinner at 6PM. No host beer/wine. Raffle, silent auction. A fundraiser for the Argonaut Band Boosters. 

AMADOR DEMOCRATS PRESENT: “INSIDE JOB” - The Amador Democrats will proudly present the Academy Award winning movie, Inside Job. This was the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008.  The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulting in millions of people losing their homes and jobs.

Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulations and academia.

The movie will be shown at the Amador Democrats headquarters on Saturday, April 5 at 1 PM, 829 Highway 49/88 in Jackson, across the street from Poor Man's Bronze. 

Bring a notebook.  There is lots of information and you don't want to miss getting the facts from the powerful documentary. See you there! For more information contact the Amador Democrats at: 209) 257-1397

CUB SCOUT PACK 63 PINEWOOD DERBY – Sunday, April 6 at 2PM at the American Legion Hall, Sutter Creek. There will be a snack bar to raise funds for future Cub Scout events. For more information, Suzanne at Zann411@gmail.com

49er BYPASS RUN – Saturday, April 5 through Historic Sutter Creek and Amador City. Register now for the 5K (3.1mi.) or 10K (6.2mi.). Race starts on Main Street Sutter Creek at 9am. 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, or CLICK HERE to register before Apr 4!

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS: “CELEBRATE FLOWERS FOR EATING AND ENJOYING” - Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson/Martell. UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will offer a FREE gardening class on topics that include edible flowers, kitchen gardens, square foot gardens, and beautiful flowering plants; all fun, practical and interesting topics. Some vegetables and flowering plants will be sold. If you have any questions about the class or other gardening issues, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu. Web site: http://ucanr.edu/mgamador.

MOVING SALE: April 6 & 7 from 7AM-4PM at 19551 E. Clinton Road. Take Hwy 88 towards Pine Grove to Irishtown/Clinton exit. Follow signs on Clinton. Too much to list!

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT - The Mother Lode Friends of Music is presenting a concert of classical chamber music on Sunday, April 6, starting at 2 pm in the Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, in Sutter Creek.  There is no admission charge.

The program features three works for winds of 20th-century French composers:  the Trio d’Anches of Pierre Max Dubois, the Vent de Folie of Didier Favre, and the Quintette en Ut of Claude Arrieu.  The performers are Janet Telford, flute, Jane Buzzard, oboe, Hank King, clarinet, Bill Minkel, horn, and Gail Buzzard, bassoon.

Soprano Marie Bedard sings two arias, The Letter Song and The Willow Song, from The Ballad of Baby Doe of Douglas Moore.

Concluding the program is the Piano Trio No. 1 of the young American composer Patrick Zimmerli, a work that Fanfaremagazine has called “sensational—a wholly satisfying musical experience.”  The performers are violinist Corina Stoian, cellist Erik Urbina and pianist Ron Brickman.

For further information, consult the organization’s web site, www.mlfm.org.

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 next meeting is Wed Apr 9th. Our meetings are open to the public, so come and join us! For more information, visit: AmadorArtists.org

2014 LENTEN SOUP SUPPER PROGRAM – Each Wednesday evening in Lent, from 6-8PM, Trinity Episcopal Church will have a Soup Supper and Lenten Program. This year’s program is “The Jesus Creed: The Essentials of Christianity and The Book of Common Prayer”. Please bring your BCP if you have one. The soup suppers are held in Jane’s Hall. For more information, call Trinity at 267-0255.

DOUBLE D RANCH & FELIX EQUINE VET & DENTISTRY SPA DAY -
Double D Ranch is having another Spa Day! Friday April 11th starting at 9 am. Felix Equine Vet & Dentistry, Michael Agrella will be on hand for Chiropractic & Sam Fabila will be there to take care of your farrier (equine hoof care) needs. Come on down and get fixed up! 9900 Beaver Loop in Ione: http://double-d-ranch.webs.com/

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

FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR ZEKE REILING – Students from Jackson Elementary and SutterCreek Elementary schools are putting on a fundraiser dinner for Ezekiel Reiling, the Argonaut student that was badly burned in a house fire, on Sunday, April 13 from 4-7 PM at the American Legion Hall in Sutter Hill. They are also looking for donations of whole chickens for the dinner and raffle prizes. Roster sign-in is $15 for 1 and $25 for 2. For more information, or to get on the roster/pre-pay, contact Dianna DeWeese at 209-256-6925.

CANDIDATES FORUM SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 16 - The Amador Partnership presents Forum '14 at the Jackson Civic Center April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Forum '14 is a public service event providing non-partisan political education. This diverse group of stakeholders will ask the candidates for County Supervisor in Districts 3 and 5 various questions relevant to the voters of Amador County. Candidates for County Auditor will be introduced as well.
The event will be broadcast live on radio station KVGC. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
Invited candidates include District 3 incumbent Theodore Novelli and challengers Lynn Morgan and Michael Spence; District 5 incumbent Brian Oneto and challenger Daniel D'Agostini; and County Auditor opponents Kim Burke and Tacy Oneto Rouen (incumbent Joe Lowe is not seeking re-election).
The Amador Partnership currently consists of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Amador Chapter's Committee on Political Education (COPE), t he Foothill Conservancy, and the Lumber and Sawmill Workers/Local 2927/UBC, Carpenter's Union, Operating Engineers, ARC, and radio stations KVGC and KQBM.
For more information, contact the SEIU office at (209) 223-5782 or email the COPE committee at copeama49@gmail.com.

BED BUG CHALLENGE 10K Run & 5K WALK RUN for 5th Grade Science Camp. - Register now for the Bedbug Challenge scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Castle Oaks Golf Club. Register by April 18, 2014 and receive a free t-shirt! Pre-Registration Entry Fees: Individual - $20, Family (up to 5) $35 and $5 for each additional family member. Day of the Race Entry Fees: Individual- $25, Family (up to 5) $40 and $10 for each additional family member. For more information contact Andrea at 209-274-2078.

COMMUNITY PASSOVER DINNER & SEDER - The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding this year’s annual Passover Dinner and Seder in Murphys on Saturday, April 19th.  Passover, which celebrates freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion. Everyone is welcome.

The cost is only $20 per adult, $15 per child for MLJC members and $25 per adult, $20 per child for non-members; there is no charge for children under 6.  Please email us at motherlodejc@yahoo.com or call 209-533-1650 for more information.

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. The group draws its members from Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.  New members are most welcome.  Please visit our website at motherlodejc.org for more information and a calendar of May and June events.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is seeking an energetic, creative, and organized leader to be part of the Executive Management team supporting both Amador and Calaveras Counties.

OVERVIEW: The Arc of Amador and Calaveras, seeks an Executive Manager to direct all aspects of the agencies resource development and operational needs under the direction of the Executive Director - including but not limited to: employee trainings, data entry, strategic planning, annual and special fund drives; major gifts; planned giving; and special events. The successful candidate will work with employees and volunteers to develop, implement, and supervise a variety of initiatives designed to create and/or enhance the mission, vision, and direction of The Arc. For more info on The Arc, visit: www.ArcOfAmador.org

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a full resume, application, cover letter, and three professional references to the administrative office. Deadline: all applications must be received by 4:00 pm April 17, 2014 Please mail or email your completed packets to: Betty Wilcox, Administrative Coordinator -75 / Academy Drive, Sutter Creek CA 95685 Email: bwilcox@arcofamador.org. Questions? Please call: (209) 267-5978

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.

YOUR WRITE HANDS PRESENTS: BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES "PHOTOS FROM CAMERA TO COMPUTER" - Learn how to transfer your photos from camera to computer. Learn how to insert, or attach photos into documents, email and Facebook. 

Classes are offered on the following dates:

Monday, April 21 from 11AM-1PM

Thursday, April 24 from 7-9PM

Saturday, April 26 from 3-5PM

Cost $20. Limited to six (6) students per class. Classes held at Mace Meadows Golf Course Board Room, 26570 Fairway Drive, off Hwy 88 in Pioneer.

For more information contact Shari L. Schreiber: 209-295-2951. Or email: shari@yourwritehands.com

To register online go to Web site: www.YourWriteHands.com

LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS - The next gathering of AAUW Amador’s Libations & Conversations group will be Thursday, April 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Cellar in Sutter Creek. The topic of conversation will be “Think Before You Send – Email Etiquette”.  AAUW members, prospective members and interested women are invited to join us for lively conversation over no-host drinks.  You will be warmly welcomed and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a fun, casual environment.  No need to RSVP . . . just drop in! 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, contact Susan at 296-0940 or visit www.aauwamador.org.

AMADOR MASTER GARDENERS PLANT & SEED SALE - The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant and seed sale on Sunday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m. It will be hosted by AMADOR 360 – Winery Collective - located @ 18590 California 49, Plymouth, CA 95669. (PH: 209-245- 6600) This will include food from Billy Bones BBQ, Guilty Indulgence cupcakes, and goodies from Kneading Dough. There will be on-going info on growing from seeds, gardening/watering in a year of drought and, of course, wine will be sold by Amador 360. The proceeds of this event are targeted to help fund the creation of a master gardener demonstration garden to be developed at our Airport Rd. site,If you have any questions about the class or other gardening issues, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu. Web site: http://ucanr.edu/mgamador.

MAY 2014

DEAVER VINEYARDS PRESENTS: “ZINS ON HORIZON” -  Saturday: May 3, 2014

Can you pick out your favorite Zinfandel? Blind taste some of the best Zinfandels in Amador County on the Deaver green. Learn about the Deaver family and vines in this intimate seminar. Relax and enjoy the variety of Zinfandels Deaver has to offer. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets today. 

Seminars: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm 
$5/per person. Wine Club Members- Log into your account, use coupon code ZOH14 to receive 4 complimentary tickets.

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

3RD ANNUAL BELTANE FESTIVAL AND CAMP-OUT – May 1-4. Please join us for a weekend of Fun ~ Family ~ Friends! There will be vendors, rituals, belly dancers, fire dancers, a maypole dance, Bel Fire, drumming and lots of music. This event is kid-friendly and will also feature activities for children Please come and have a magical time. For more info go to: BlueMountainBeltane.com

BED BUG CHALLENGE 10K Run & 5K WALK RUN for 5th Grade Science Camp. - Register now for the Bedbug Challenge scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Castle Oaks Golf Club. Register by April 18, 2014 and receive a free t-shirt! Pre-Registration Entry Fees: Individual - $20, Family (up to 5) $35 and $5 for each additional family member. Day of the Race Entry Fees: Individual- $25, Family (up to 5) $40 and $10 for each additional family member. For more information contact Andrea at 209-274-2078.

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.

JUNE+ 2014

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

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 8:30 AM
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6 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.
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM

JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.

AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thursdays at 9 AM
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
Chamber Mixer at ServPro– Wed Apr 9 - AmadorBusiness.com
Candidates Forum scheduled for April 16 - AmadorSoapbox.com

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.

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.

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!

Kick Off to Kindergarten - February through March - AmadorEd.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 starting in early April.

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

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

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

CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY – Margaret Anway has decades of experience painting, as well as teaching china and glass painting. She has been published in “The China Decorator” magazine, and is happy teaching beginning artists as well as professional, and is flexible to your needs.

Classes are Tues mornings, 9-12 noon at Margaret Anway’s home, 26601 High Tree Ave, Pioneer. $7 per class. Call 295-8836 to schedule your first class or if you have any questions regarding the class.

Holding a class, workshop or seminar? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us about it, give the date, time, location and a brief description of what the class is about. Email your briefs to: acneditor@gmail.com

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Events & Activities:
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador Music Hub: Amador's Local Music Scene - AmadorMusicHub.com
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Jackson Casino Events 2013
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014

APRIL AT ANDIS WINES. Painting classes, Mother's Day Brunch, and more! AmadorFoodandWine.com
17th Annual "Spring Fling" at the Amador Flower Farm - April 5 & 6 - LifeInAmador.com
Glanton and Piccola will be AmadorArts Gallery's Featured Artists for the month of April - AmadorArts.com
Janice Freischlag is the featured artist for April at the Sutter Creek Gallery - AmadorArts.com
Benefit Dinner for Ezekiel "Zeke" Reiling - Sat Apr 5 - HelpZeke.blogspot.com
"Spring Fling" with Ted Novelli - Wed Apr 16 - TedNovelli.com
Opening Day at Preston Castle is Saturday, April 5 - AmadorHistory.com

SUTTER CREEK THEATER - SutterCreekTheater.com

Sat Mar 29 - Dennis Johnson & the Mississippi Ramblers 

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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