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ARTICLE: Addiction: Amador County Seeing Through the Stigma - AmadorHealth.com
Amador Music Hub - Weekend of April 11-13 - AmadorMusicHub.com SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!
We Heart The Arts! AmadorArts Events & Activities - April 2014 - AmadorArts.com
APRIL AT ANDIS WINES. Painting classes, Mother's Day Brunch, and more!
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
Ladies' Night in Sutter Creek - Sat Apr 12 - LifeInAmador.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY: First 5 Amador Now Hiring For Summer Kindergarten Bridge Program
The Kindergarten Bridge Program is designed for children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Priority enrollment is given to children who have spent little or no time in a preschool setting. The 3-week transition program is designed to introduce incoming students to the structure, rhythm and routine of the kindergarten classroom. It is called a Bridge Program because it aims to help children cross from the pre-kindergarten environment into the kindergarten world.
The program has grown each year and will be serving children this summer at all six school district elementary school sites, including Ione,Jackson Plymouth
First 5 Amador is seeking teachers, teacher's aides, and interns to serve children at each of these sites.
Dates are: Monday -Thursday, June 16 through July 3, from8:00 - 11:30 am . All employees must also attend an Orientation and a Mandated Reporter Training presented by the Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council.
These positions are ideal for current kindergarten or preschool teachers, aides, or students in the early childhood education field. Experience and/or education required.
Applications are due no later than12:00 pm on Friday, April 25. If interested, please contact Erika at (209) 257-1092, or by email at sr@first5amador.com
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ARTICLE: Addiction: Amador County Seeing Through the Stigma - AmadorHealth.com
Amador Music Hub - Weekend of April 11-13 - AmadorMusicHub.com SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!
We Heart The Arts! AmadorArts Events & Activities - April 2014 - AmadorArts.com
APRIL AT ANDIS WINES. Painting classes, Mother's Day Brunch, and more!
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
Ladies' Night in Sutter Creek - Sat Apr 12 - LifeInAmador.com
FREE YOGA EVENT COMES TO JACKSON
- On May 31, local yoga enthusiasts will present a FREE opportunity for
all ages to try a gentle yoga session, outdoors in Detert
Park 9:30am .
Wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a mat if you have one. If not,
bring a large towel or two. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or
guardian. For more info or questions, call 257-1208.
JOB OPPORTUNITY : Playgroup Coordinator.
Part-time substitute position for playgroup in Amador
County
JOB OPPORTUNITY : R&R SUPERVISOR: The Resource Connection is looking for a supervisor to join its Resource & Referral team. Range: $16 - $19 per hour DOE FT Position w/benefits. Reqs: Min. 24 units ECE, knowledge of early care & education, adult supervisory exp., ability to recruit, train, and provide ongoing support utilizing small and large group presentation skills. Visit our website www.trcac.org for complete description and an application. Submit application, cover letter, and resume by fax (209) 754-1205; mail P.O. Box 919, San Andreas CA 95249; in person 444 E. St. Charles, San Andreas. Closing Date: 4/22/14 Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB OPPORTUNITY: KINDERGARTEN BRIDGE PROGRAM - First 5 Amador has a few spaces remaining for this summer’s Kindergarten Bridge Program. This free program is for children who may attend kindergarten in the Fall of 2014 and could benefit from a 3-week transition program. Children who have not attended preschool will be given enrollment preference. Bridge will take place at each Amador County Elementary School, from June 16 through July 3, Monday - Thursday, from 8:00 - 11:30 am. Free snacks are provided! Priority enrollment deadline is May 2. For more information or to sign your child up, please call Erika at First 5 Amador at 257-1092, or email sr@first5amador.com. First 5 Amador supports and designs programs for children 0-5 years old and their families.
www.first5amador.comJOB OPPORTUNITY: First 5 Amador Now Hiring For Summer Kindergarten Bridge Program
The Kindergarten Bridge Program is designed for children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Priority enrollment is given to children who have spent little or no time in a preschool setting. The 3-week transition program is designed to introduce incoming students to the structure, rhythm and routine of the kindergarten classroom. It is called a Bridge Program because it aims to help children cross from the pre-kindergarten environment into the kindergarten world.
The program has grown each year and will be serving children this summer at all six school district elementary school sites, including Ione,
First 5 Amador is seeking teachers, teacher's aides, and interns to serve children at each of these sites.
Dates are: Monday -Thursday, June 16 through July 3, from
These positions are ideal for current kindergarten or preschool teachers, aides, or students in the early childhood education field. Experience and/or education required.
Applications are due no later than
JOB OPPORTUNITY: The El Dorado National Forest is filling up to two temporary Forestry Technicians (Timber Sales Preparation) GS-0462-07 at the Amador Ranger Station in Pioneer, CA. This announcement closes on 23 April 2014 . To apply, click on the link below to take you to the USAJOBS announcement:
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
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
ATTENTION WEDDING PROFESSIONALS! LESS THAN A WEEK LEFT! - 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.
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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April 2014 Newsletters
Email your newsletters for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
First 5 Amador - April 2014
Mother Lode Harvest - Tues Apr 8
New York Fitness - April 2014
Preston Communicator - Spring 2014
The Deaver Dish
Email your newsletters for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com
First 5 Amador - April 2014
Mother Lode Harvest - Tues Apr 8
New York Fitness - April 2014
Preston Communicator - Spring 2014
The Deaver Dish
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APRIL 2014
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
DOUBLE D RANCH & FELIX EQUINE VET & DENTISTRY SPA DAY -
Double D Ranch is having another Spa Day! Friday April 11th starting at9 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:
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OFJACKSON …if you think you have a problem with food. Everyone is welcome! Every Monday and Friday, 5:30 PM , Sutter Amador Hospital
GARAGE SALE - Saturday, April 12,8:00-3:00 . 19851 Burnt Wheel Farm Road, Fiddletown, CA 95629 Many items: mirrors, tire chains, hand saws, collectibles, books, dresser, etc. Directions: From Fiddletown, continue on Fiddletown Rd , pass Hale, Pass Bertone, pass three yellow arrows, turn right after the 30 MPH sign (that is Burnt Wheel Farm Road . Go up the hill to first blacktop driveway. Turn Right up our driveway. Tons of bargains!
LADIES NIGHT IN SUTTER CREEK - Saturday April 12th from5 – 8pm. Start at any participating store and be sure to end up at the Hotel Sutter by 8:30 for the final Raffle Drawing. We welcome the participation of the Gentleman, you may win a fantastic prize for you or your special Lady. All winners must be present to win. Call (209) 267-9314 for more information or visit www.suttercreek.org
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.
HOLY WEEK AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Sutter Creek:
Palm Sunday - Sun April 13. Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM.
Maundy Thursday - Thurs Apr 17 from 6-8PM. Worship and Parish Supper
Good Friday Service - Fri Apr 18 at 12 Noon
Easter Sunday - Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM
FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR ZEKE REILING – Students from Jackson Elementary andSutter Creek Elementary schools 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.
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OFJACKSON …if you think you have a problem with food. Everyone is welcome! Every Monday and Friday, 5:30 PM , Sutter Amador Hospital
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 forCounty Supervisor Amador County County Auditor
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; andCounty Auditor
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.
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.
COMMUNITY KIDS will be meeting again on Friday, April 25 at5:30PM-7:30PM . Fun games, including Easter Egg Hunt. Always food. Join us at Faith Lutheran, 22601 Hiway 88, Pioneer. Bring and tell your friends. Also put aside May 30 for Karoake and taco bar - same time. Reservations will be needed. Call 295-2272.
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS: SHADE GARDENING WITH ORNAMENTALS - On Saturday April 26th, the Amador County Master Gardeners will offer a critical segment regarding WATER CONSERVATION. Dennis Miller will be presenting both topics. Please join use for this free class which will be held from9 a.m. to Noon at the Amador County GSA Building 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson/Martell. If you have any questions about the class or have other gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu .Web site: http://ceamador@ucdavis.edu
MAY 2014
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
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
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Candidates Forum scheduled for April 16 - AmadorSoapbox.com
Chamber Morning Mixer - Wed Apr 23 - AmadorBusiness.com
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OFJACKSON …if you think you have a problem with food. Everyone is welcome! Every Monday and Friday, 5:30 PM , Sutter Amador Hospital
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 contactShannon 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
Classes, Workshops & Seminars:
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
Call To Artists for ACAA's September Open Studios - Deadline is June 1 - AmadorArts.com
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
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
Double D Ranch is having another Spa Day! Friday April 11th starting at
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OF
GARAGE SALE - Saturday, April 12,
AMADOR CITY BRIDGE DEDICATION. The folks in Amador City 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.
MOTHER LODE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE SIGN-UPS
Sign-up dates and times:
04/12 at Howard Park 9-2
04/26 at Duck Race
05/03 at Plymouth Flea Market
Pricing: $90 for the first child, $80 for each additional child. Bring a current 1x1 picture of the child. Please bring a copy of the birth certificate if your child has not played in the past. For more information, contact: Jennifer MLYSL Operations Coordinator 209-418-5737
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 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
LADIES NIGHT IN SUTTER CREEK - Saturday April 12th from
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.
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
HOLY WEEK AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Sutter Creek:
Palm Sunday - Sun April 13. Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM.
Maundy Thursday - Thurs Apr 17 from 6-8PM. Worship and Parish Supper
Good Friday Service - Fri Apr 18 at 12 Noon
Easter Sunday - Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM
FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR ZEKE REILING – Students from Jackson Elementary and
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OF
SUTTER CREEK PROMOTION COMMITTEE: Just a reminder that our next Sutter Creek Promotion Committee meeting is Tuesday, April 15th, 8:30 at Backroads in Sutter Creek.
Hope to see you there.
Sandy Anderson
AMADOR FLYFISHERS (AFF) welcomes Ms. Kara Tripp on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Amador County Administration Center 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
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
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.
FIDDLER’S JAM - Sutter Creek’s Minnie Provis Park Thursday, April 17, 2014 during the lunch hour. Bring your lunch, a blanket or lawn chair and join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers (SFSF) as they take a break from their 2014 Northern California Tour: FOLLOW THE FIDDLE! directed by Alasdair Fraser. SFSF tour starts on April 10th in Chico and ends on April 19th in Napa . Thursday, April 17th is a personal day between scheduled concerts so part of the SFSF members will be heading by bus to Sutter Creek to sightsee, tour our shops and have lunch in one of our charming restaurants. Since music is center in their lives, what could be more fun than to “jam” for the locals of all ages and what better setting than the park on a spring afternoon.
SFSF will be in concert at the Harris Performing Arts Center
HOLY WEEK AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Sutter Creek:
Maundy Thursday - Thurs Apr 17 from 6-8PM. Worship and Parish Supper
Good Friday Service - Fri Apr 18 at 12 Noon
Easter Sunday - Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM
HOLY WEEK AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Sutter Creek:
Maundy Thursday - Thurs Apr 17 from 6-8PM. Worship and Parish Supper
Good Friday Service - Fri Apr 18 at 12 Noon
Easter Sunday - Services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM
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.
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.
COMMUNITY KIDS will be meeting again on Friday, April 25 at
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS: SHADE GARDENING WITH ORNAMENTALS - On Saturday April 26th, the Amador County Master Gardeners will offer a critical segment regarding WATER CONSERVATION. Dennis Miller will be presenting both topics. Please join use for this free class which will be held from
AMADOR MASTER GARDENERS PLANT & SEED SALE - The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County 1-4 p.m. It will be hosted by AMADOR 360 – Winery Collective - located @ 18590 California 49, Plymouth , CA 95669 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
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.
$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
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT – Sunday May 4 at2PM at the Church of the Nazarene on Ridge Road , Sutter Creek. The Mother Lode Friends of Music presents a concert of chamber music featuring the Friction Quartet, a nationally acclaimed ensemble of string players from the San Francisco Bay Area. They perform the String Quartet No. 2 of contemporary American composer David Conte and are joined by clarinetist Roman Fukshanksky in the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings of Johannes Brahms. Free admission. Go to www.mlfm.org or call (209) 293-4227 for more information.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT – Sunday May 4 at
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 Ione Road California and Nevada
Food, beverage and auto accessory vendors will be on site to accommodate all attendees. Amador County
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
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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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 AMAMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
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Candidates Forum scheduled for April 16 - AmadorSoapbox.com
Chamber Morning Mixer - Wed Apr 23 - AmadorBusiness.com
OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS OF
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
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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Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) - Classes, programs, camps, sports, and more!
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
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.
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
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
CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY – Margaret Anway has decades of experience painting, as well as teaching china and glass painting. She has been published in “The China Decorator” magazine, and is happy teaching beginning artists as well as professional, and is flexible to your needs.
Classes are Tues mornings, 9-12 noon at Margaret Anway’s home, 26601 High Tree Ave , Pioneer. $7 per class. Call 295-8836 to schedule your first class or if you have any questions regarding the class.
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Events & Activities:Amador Arts Council
Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
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
Call To Artists for ACAA's September Open Studios - Deadline is June 1 - AmadorArts.com
APRIL AT ANDIS WINES. Painting classes, Mother's Day Brunch, and more!
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
Ladies' Night in Sutter Creek - Sat Apr 12 - LifeInAmador.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 PRESENTS: Alan Reid &Rob van Sante – Fri Apr 11 at 8PM
Amador Wine Country gets “Down to Earth” - Earth Day Fete - Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Enjoy All That Is Spring With the Steiner Road Wineries – Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Celebrate Our Children - Sat April 26 - AmadorGroups.com
Rancher's Day Rodeo - Sat May 10 - LifeInAmador.com
Softball Tournament & Family Jubilee - June 20-22 - LifeInAmador.com
Jefferson Starship – Fri Apr 18
Ashanti – Thurs May 8
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
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
Ladies' Night in Sutter Creek - Sat Apr 12 - LifeInAmador.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 PRESENTS: Alan Reid &Rob van Sante – Fri Apr 11 at 8PM
Amador Wine Country gets “Down to Earth” - Earth Day Fete - Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Enjoy All That Is Spring With the Steiner Road Wineries – Sat Apr 26 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Celebrate Our Children - Sat April 26 - AmadorGroups.com
Rancher's Day Rodeo - Sat May 10 - LifeInAmador.com
Softball Tournament & Family Jubilee - June 20-22 - LifeInAmador.com
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
For more information, visit: www.volcanotheatre.org
JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO RESORT PRESENTS:
Amador Wedding Faire – Sun May 4
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
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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Email your posters/flyers to: carol@newsamador.com
Have an event poster or flyer? It's only $5/month...(yes, only $5)...to have your posters or flyers posted on Amador Community News! Full page, color ads/flyers...also posted in our "Amador Events" Facebook album to share with your friends!
Email your posters/flyers to: carol@newsamador.com
