Friday, October 17, 2014

Friday, October 17, 2014

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News & Announcements:
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
Amador County Grand Jury Report 2013-2014
Operation Care Receives $20,000 Grant from the Mary Kay Foundation
$1.42 Million grant to provide relief for Upcountry water customers
Redneck BBQ Bash & Red Wines Release Party at Andis - Sat Nov 1
NEWSLETTER: AAUW "Gold Filings" Oct 2014
COMMENTARY: "Around and Around We Go With Roundabouts" - Mark Bennett
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Watercolor Artist Wendy Rogers is October's Featured Artist at Sutter Creek Gallery
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Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Oct 20
Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Oct 21
Amador County Air District - Wed Oct 22
Amador Water Agency Board - Thurs Oct 23
Purple Soldiers Run Again! - Sat Oct 25
Amador Senior Center hosting free "Preventing Falls" workshop - Sat Oct 25
Gourd Ornament Class to Benefit Friends of the Amador County Library - Thurs Oct 25
St. Sava Sarma Lunch & Bake Sale - Sun Oct 26
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Sutter Creek Artist Ted Smith Featured for November at Gallery 10
Sutter Creek Lions Club offers Scholarships for Upper Division college students - Deadline to apply is Nov 1
Career & College Fair 2014 - Thurs Nov 6
"Save Water, Drink Wine" - AmadorArts' "Winefest" in Sutter Creek - Sat Nov 8
FREE Mental First Aid Certification Course offered - Mon Nov 17

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! AmadorMusicHub.com

See the Community Calendar and flyers/posters below for even more events and activities going on in Amador County, California!
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE in the Nov 4th General Election is October 20! 
Here are the offices/candidates: http://www.amadorgov.org/government/elections
Amador County 4-H Open Enrollment Going on Now!
Sutter Amador Pediatrics Office Recommends Vaccinations to Protect from Seasonal, H1N1 Flu Viruses

SIERRA FOOTHILL HARVEST BREW-FEST - Sunday, October 19 at 1 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Craft Beer lovers and aficionados are invited to enjoy the Sierra Foothill Harvest Brew-Fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This festival features Craft Breweries from the Sierra Foothills and the surrounding areas including: 21st Amendment Brewery, Hangar 24 Craft Brewing, Drake’s Brewing, Dust Bowl Brewing Company, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, Sierra Nevada, Sandude Brewing Co., Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company, and Wood Chuck Hard Cider!
Enjoy live music by Slade Rivers Band, a swingin’ California Country Music group who are recognized locally for their upbeat music and interactions with their audiences.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Second Generation, a non-profit organization that believes it is the responsibility of our generation to support, reward and aide the hard work of our Agricultural communities’ children, just as our parents and grandparents did for us.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets also include a complimentary commemorative beer tasting glass and $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play. VIP and Elite Players can purchase their discounted tickets at the Casino Cashier’s Cage for only $10. Must be 21 to attend.


ATTENTION AMADOR COUNTY BUSINESSES/BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS! AMADOR COUNCIL OF TOURISM invites you to a rollout of our Tourism Marketing Plan, Thursday, October 23rd, 5:30 pm, Days Inn, Sutter Creek. Food and beverages will be provided. Carl Ribaudo, owner of Strategic Marketing Group, will make a presentation of his findings and recommendations. Please make time to attend this evening meeting. If you cannot make it, please consider sending a staff person, or call the office and set an appointment with me to discuss the plan and next steps. We will all get better together, if we participate in the process. Thank you for your support!
Maureen
209-969-5065
Amador Council of Tourism
PO Box 40/115 Valley View Way
Sutter Creek CA 95685
Phone: 209-267-9249
touramador.com

WORKSHOP: BODACIOUS SELF-CARE FOR WOMEN Saturday, November 8 from 11:30 am - 5:30 pm. It is for all you women out there who can never seem to find the time or energy to take care of yourself, because you feel guilty if you do, or because you are always busy taking care of someone else's needs. Stop the guilt; quit trying to be the ultra-super-woman, and come play. Open some doors to what brings you joy. Let it in!
  • Location - Yoga Moment Studio in the Buckhorn Plaza in Pioneer.
  • Space is limited so please register early.
  • Cost - $75 via check, cash, or PayPal.
  • Early bird special - register and pay by 11/1/14 and the cost is $60.
  • Includes a light lunch and snack.
  • Register online at www.robertapickett.com or email Roberta Pickett at pickettcoaching@gmail.com or call her at 209-295-6493
Roberta Pickett is a coach, trainer, published author, and TV Host of TSPN-TV's "Insights on Leadership and Life,"  MAOM, BA-Psych, and Member of Amador County Chamber of Commerce. A Professional Certified Coach through the ICF, she has been providing leadership coaching & training to individuals and organizations for fifteen years, following more than 20 years in leadership positions for a major telecommunications company.

ATTENTION JACKSON BUSINESSES! Sign up your Jackson business NOW with JBCA's Shop Local program for the holidays! Sign your Jackson business up to participate in 3rd annual Plaid Friday! Invite shoppers to skip the mall on Black Friday and start their holiday shopping in Jackson! Jackson business owners are invited to sign up for the 3rd annual Plaid Friday happening this year on November 28 from 9am to 4pm. Plaid Friday is the fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store "Black Friday", and is designed to promote both local and independently-owned businesses during the holidays. Early registration is vital if you want your business included on the Plaid Friday Shopping Guide! For more information, please go to www.visitjacksonca.com, or contact Jeannette McDonald 223-1558. Brought to you by the Jackson Business & Community Association.

AREA 12 AGENCY ON AGING NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY. The Area 12 Agency on Aging - serving Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties - is conducting a Needs Assessment Survey. Deadline to submit survey is Friday Oct 31. Mailing instructions are at the end of the survey.
For more information, visit: www.area12.org

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE in the Nov 4th General Election is October 20! 
Here are the offices/candidates: http://www.amadorgov.org/government/elections
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October 2014 Newsletters
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OBITUARY NOTICES - 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
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Do you have a newsworthy item for any of our departments?
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Community Calendar
Email your announcements for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com

OCTOBER 2014

October 13-19

“COPS & KIDS” CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - Fri Oct 17 at Castle Oaks Golf Course in Ione. Registration is at 7AM, Shot Gun start at 8AM. 2-person teams, $100 per person. Includes cart rental and meal after the events. For more info, or to be a sponsor, call 743-1013 or 304-8641. Brought to you by the Sutter Creek Police Officer’s Association, Ione Police Officer’s Association, and the Cops & Kids Foundation. Proceeds are disbursed by each individual organization to benefit their respective communities. For more information about Cops & Kids, visit: http://www.copsandkidsfoundation.org/

AMADOR FARMERS MARKETS - The market schedules are: Jackson, Sundays, 9:00am-12:30; Pine Grove, Wednesdays, 3:00-6;00pm, Sutter Creek, Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00. Visit: www.amadorfarmersmarket.com

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: FALL IN THE GARDEN - Join Amador County Master Gardeners on Saturday, October 18th from 9am until noon for a free class about fall in the Garden. This class will include Creating a Small Space Back Yard Orchard. You will learn about: site selection, selecting the tree variety, bare root planting and maintenance.
The second portion of the class will cover why fall is a wonderful time for planting in the yard. Weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, and preserving means lots of intense work in a short period. The actual fall work schedule does include cleaning up the vegetable garden and preparing it for spring or planting some winter plants. Digging and dividing spring bulbs and hardy perennials also needs to be done.
We’ll discuss all of these topics and more at this free class being held at the GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson. For more information contact the Master Gardeners at 223-6838 from 10am to noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu

VISTA POINT PLANTING
WHO: Any person interested in volunteering to make the community a better place.
WHAT: Planting 10,000 daffodils  
WHERE: Vista Point, Hwy 49/88 Jackson
WHEN: October 18th at 9am till noon
Free lunch provided by Jose's!
Bring gloves, shovel, rake, hand trowel.
Please contact Keith Sweet at kgsweet1@comcast.net or 209-419-3770 if you can help.

AMADOR ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: TELESCOPE WORKSHOP AND BASIC ASTRONOMY - Sat Oct 18th at 6:30PM (followed by a “Star party”) at Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer. There’s a comet near Mars and, an Eclipse in mid-October. Bring your own telescope or use one of ours. Instruction and help is available! Contact Richard Rymer for more information, 295-6651

FACL FALL BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Amador County Library will hold their Fall Book Sale October 17 thru 19 at the American Legion Hall, 12134 Airport Rd., Sutter Creek on Hwy. 49 across from the Italian Picnic Grounds. Thousands of books, audio books, DVDs and CDs in every category will be sold at bargain prices.
Friday, Oct. 17 4 pm – 7 pm (Member only night ­join at the door)
Saturday, Oct 18 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, Oct 19 11 am – 3 pm (all items half price)
Proceeds from the sale benefit the Amador County Library.
For more information call 209-223­-3390.

13th ANNUAL ICF FESTA ITALIANA: The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Branch No. 428 of Amador County Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish invites you to their 13th Annual Family-Style Dinner to be held in the main hall at the Italian Benevolent Society Picnic Grounds on Saturday, October 18, 2014.  The IBS will offer a no-host bar. Doors open at 5:30 PM, Dinner is served at 7:00 PM.  The dinner menu consists of Antipasto, Salad, Old-style San Francisco Spinach Ravioli with Mild Italian Sausage, Garlic Bread, Wine with dinner, Dessert and Coffee.  Tickets are $30 per person, children 6 and under are free.  Seating is by ticket number. A Fantastic Raffle to benefit the ICF Scholarship Fund will be held after dinner. Tickets are available at the SKD Church Office or call Alba at 223-1914.


SIERRA FOOTHILL HARVEST BREW-FEST - Sunday, October 19 at 1 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Craft Beer lovers and aficionados are invited to enjoy the Sierra Foothill Harvest Brew-Fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This festival features Craft Breweries from the Sierra Foothills and the surrounding areas including: 21st Amendment Brewery, Hangar 24 Craft Brewing, Drake’s Brewing, Dust Bowl Brewing Company, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, Sierra Nevada, Sandude Brewing Co., Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company, and Wood Chuck Hard Cider!
Enjoy live music by Slade Rivers Band, a swingin’ California Country Music group who are recognized locally for their upbeat music and interactions with their audiences.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Second Generation, a non-profit organization that believes it is the responsibility of our generation to support, reward and aide the hard work of our Agricultural communities’ children, just as our parents and grandparents did for us.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets also include a complimentary commemorative beer tasting glass and $10 Free Slot Play or Match Play. VIP and Elite Players can purchase their discounted tickets at the Casino Cashier’s Cage for only $10. Must be 21 to attend.
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October 20+ -November 2014

LOCKWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S “WIN WIN AT THE UNION INN” DINNER & RAFFLE - Mon Oct 20 at 5PM until closing at the Volcano Union Inn. Lockwood Fire Protection District needs a new Rescue Squad! Part of the proceeds from the dinner is donated to Lockwood Fire. Huge raffle at closing, need not be present to win. Load of mixed Firewood, Baskets, Gift Certificates, Wine, lots more. Come support Lockwood Fire Protection District! Contact: Jackie Vaughn 209-296-6868. http://www.lockwoodfire.org/

AMADOR FARMERS MARKETS - The market schedules are: Jackson, Sundays, 9:00am-12:30; Pine Grove, Wednesdays, 3:00-6;00pm, Sutter Creek, Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00. Visit: www.amadorfarmersmarket.com

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

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW - Fri Oct 24 at 7PM the HUB (above Hein & Co.) in Jackson. Admission: only $5! “Antica…(hold your breath now)...Pation”!  For more information, visit: www.goacra.org

BAROQUE MUSIC CONCERT - Sunday, November 2, 2014, 2 pm.  A Baroque music concert of the Mother Lode Friends of Music featuring the music of J-S Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, J-C Bach and others.  Corina Stoian, violin, Hank King, recorder, Ron Brickman, harpsichord, Jane Buzzard, oboe, Sandra Betti, flute, Gail Buzzard, bassoon, Alice Williams, cello. Free admission! Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek.  Call (209) 293-4227 or go to www.mlfm.org for more information.

LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS - AAUW’s Libations & Conversations group will meet Wednesday, November 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at National Hotel Bar in Jackson.  The topic of conversation is “You can’t be what you can’t see”, the importance of role models.
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.

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: SUMMER GARDEN WRAP-UP AND PLANNING FOR SPRING - The last Amador County Master Gardener class of the year will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 9AM-12 noon. At this free class we will have a fabulous presentation on what to do in the garden at the end of the summer vegetable season, what to do to get ready for your spring garden and how to care for your tools. Please come with the questions you have after this last season and prior to the next season. Classes will resume again in January. Some plants will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to support our Amador Master Gardener Program.This class will be held at the GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson (Martell). For more information contact the Master Gardeners at 223-6838 from 10am to noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu


AMADOR DEMOCRATS will be doing a public service by helping keep America beautiful.  We will be picking up trash along Highway 88 on the following dates:
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
We will meet at the usual place on Highway 88 across from the Sunset Cemetery.  Start time to be determined at a later date.
In Unity,
Steve Christensen

Member, Amador County Democratic Central Committee


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Meetings:
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7 PM
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6 PM.
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6 PM
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thursdays at 9 AM
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Oral History Meetings - Aug through Dec - AmadorHistory.com

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

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!
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BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE CLASSES START Mon Sept 15! You’re going to love square dancing! Beginning square dance classes start Monday, September 15 – and the first three classes are free! Couples, singles and families are all welcome to enjoy the fitness, fun, and friendship of square dancing with the Jackson Claim Jumpers. Modern square dancing will surprise you – dance to a wide variety of music, no dance experience or special clothing needed. Mondays, 6:30 pm at the Amador Senior Center. For more information visitwww.jacksonclaimjumpers.com or call Lucy Hackett at 223-4603.


DOCK DIVING CLASSES FOR DOGS!
"I never thought I would get into to this fun DOCK DIVING sport - and then I got a Lab and Amador County got a regulation size dock diving pool!
In preparation for our introduction to Dock Diving I started introducing my Lab at 9 months this Spring to a stream, then a pool with steps, then my pool with a ramp into and ladder out of it, and then the full size dock diving pool. At first he was hesitant - though I went slowly and now he is diving at about 11 feet from the 2 foot high dock. At one year of age he will be going to his first NADD competition this month!
I have now started working with 2 of my other dogs (my Border Collie loves it even more than herding - WOW!) as well as quite a few folks in private lessons. It is really fun and satisfying to build a dog's confidence step by step to try something new. At first Miles, my Border Collie who liked swimming in lakes, wouldn't even put his paw into my pool . . . and now he is flying into the big pool! Many dogs who are comfortable going into a lake to swim, need some guidance their first few times going into a pool.
I am also teaching small group classes up to 4 dogs at Gold Country Pet Resort in Ione.  My next series starts Sept 15 - my August series is FULL! :-)  For more info and a video and some other pics please visit: http://dog-b-good.com/DockDivingClasses.html"

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

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

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

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

CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY – Margaret Anway has decades of experience painting, as well as teaching china and glass painting. She has been published in “The China Decorator” magazine, and is happy teaching beginning artists as well as professional, and is flexible to your needs.
Classes are Tues mornings, 9-12 noon at Margaret Anway’s home, 26601 High Tree Ave, Pioneer. $7 per class. Call 295-8836 to schedule your first class or if you have any questions regarding the class.

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
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! - AmadorMusicHub.com
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - Events 2014
Main Street Theater Works - MSTW.org
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014
Sutter Creek Theater - SutterCreekTheater.com
Volcano Theatre Company - volcanotheatre.org
"War of the Worlds" diorama by Joseph W. Svec III displayed at Hein & Company Bookstore in Jackson
8th Annual Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-Off and Car Show - Sun Oct 12
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SOPHIA’S WELL OF WISDOM - Meditation on Sundays at 10am and at 5pm; Wisdom Circle at 11am. October theme Harvesting Oneness: 9/7 In Everyday Life; 9/14 Through Head, Heart, & Hands; 9/21 Through Celebration; 9/28 Through Self-Care. Autumn Equinox Celebration with Rev. Tracy Johnson 9/21 at10 am. Women Writers, Monday at 6pm; A Course in Miracles study group, Tuesdays at7pm. Sacred Dance class with Amel Tafsout begins 9/24 at 4pm. Wednesday Meditation classes 10am and 6pm; call 209-304-6174 to register for next class. The spiritual center is located at 270A Hanford Street, Sutter Creek. Visit www.sophiaswell.org or contact Rev. Patsy Walker Fine at 209-418-9003.  

SUTTER CREEK CHILI COOK-OFF & CAR SHOW- Sun Oct 12. Applications are on the web site at: www.suttercreek.org. For more info, contact Lisa Klosowski at 267-1344

More announcements...
Historic Sutter Creek Grammar School Renovation begins, seeks funding to complete tasks before Winter
No Casino In Plymouth: Support requested

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Amador LAFCO is seeking additional staff to augment the work of the Executive Officer. All staff to Amador LAFCO are independent contractors.  The work is currently estimated to be approximately 8 hours/week, and the work hours are variable and flexible. Depending on skill and experience, work hours may increase.
Staff attend LAFCO public meetings, usually held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 PM to approximately 8 PM.
A personal computer, reliable internet connection and skill in using a recent version of Microsoft Office software are required; a portable computer is desirable.
Following training, much of the work can be accomplished remotely.
Responsibilities include the following:
·      update and maintain the LAFCO home page, hosted by Amador County
·      update, compile and maintain legally required LAFCO files and records
·      prepare invoices for payment, maintain budget records; assist the Executive Officer to prepare and manage the budget
·      proofread and edit meeting materials, correspondence and reports as needed; compose same from samples or models. depending on skills and ability
·      prepare meeting records (minutes and audio recording)
·      research city and district boundary questions from county and LAFCO records
·      file and record documents with the County Recorder as needed
·      learn procedural and legal aspects of LAFCO and local government organization
The ideal candidate will be highly reliable, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and communicate closely with the Executive Officer.  Experience with government agencies is desirable.
Compensation will be $18-$25/hour, depending on skill and experience.
Please contact the Executive Officer if questions. Resumes to this email address. amador.lafco@gmail.com
Roseanne Chamberlain
Amador LAFCO Executive Officer
(209) 418-9377

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

GET GREAT WORKOUTS and FREE SEATED MASSAGE AT TEAM FITNESS! Did you know that you can pay by the visit, or buy a pass of 10 workout visits and use whenever at Team Fitness in Pine Grove. Or if you choose to pay for a month there are no contracts!
Lots of great aerobic machines, 2 easy to use weight machines, hand weights, stretch bands, hula hoops, videos and dvd's to exercise by, and a variety of classes to choose from. Here is our schedule:  http://www.teamfitnessamador.com/classschedule.html. And we now have seated massage and full body massage available with Heather Strobel and seated massage with guided relaxation with Cherie Maitland. You can even get a FREE seated massage with Heather and Cherie if you try it by October 10th!  Team Fitness: A Comfortable Place to Get in Shape

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - It's getting close to that time again.  We are looking for a few good men and women (okay, maybe more than a few) to volunteer their time and talents for the upcoming Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-Off and Car Show, October 12.  This is one of the major fundraisers this year for the Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association.
Just a little bit of your time will go a long way.
Thanks in advance for your support! Contact Linda, Creeky Cupboard 267-9314

CASA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - She was only 11 years old and already thinking about how she could make sure her little sister would be taken care of. Their parents were no longer in the picture and probably would not be back in the community for quite a while. With no close relatives and new to the area, her support system was non-existent. Hurt and frightened for herself, she wondered who would ever be her friend and mentor.This case had a happy ending because of the work of the CASA volunteer assigned to their case.
he Court Appointed Special Advocate program provides trained volunteers to work with children just like her. They represent the stable, consistent friend, mentor, and advocate that is so critically important for children under the supervision of the Juvenile Court. With a CASA advocate children have that support which allows them to grow and thrive under difficult family circumstances. More volunteers are needed for this program and will be welcomed at our next training program planned for October. For more information please call John at 418-4845.

NOTICE: OPENINGS AT LOCKWOOD FPD - The Lockwood Fire Protection District has three open positions: Board Director: One opening. This is a volunteer position and involves approximately 8 to 12 hours per month.  The Board manages the finances and overall operations of the fire department.  Applicant must reside within the district and be a registered voter.  The district boundaries can be found on our web site at http://www.lockwoodfire.org .  Application deadline is October 15, 2014.
Secretary to the Board of Directors: One opening. The Secretary transcribes minutes for all meetings held by the Board of Directors.  Some filing is required and a modest stipend is provided.  Applicant is not required to reside within the district. This position will remain open until filled.
Treasurer: One opening. This position requires knowledge of Quick Books, audit preparation, and managing the finances for the district. Applicant must be bonded or able to become bonded.  A modest stipend is provided. This position will remain open until filled.
If interested, please submit a resume with references to LFPD, P.O. Box 221, Volcano, CA 95689 or e-mail toinfo@lockwoodfire.org. If you have questions, please contact Jean-Paul Soares, President of the Board of Directors, at 209-296-7973.

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

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

LIBRARY HOURS: The Amador County Library Branches, Pine Grove and Pioneer are open at their regular hours which are:
- Pine Grove Tuesday and Wednesday from  noon to 5 pm.
- Pioneer Thursday and Friday from noon to 5 pm.
Any questions call the Main Branch at 209-223-6400.

DO YOU HAVE STACKS OF NEWSPAPERS laying around your house, waiting to be recycled? Then please bring them on down to the Busi Parking lot in Jackson behind Mel's. The Boy Scout Troops of Amador County are collecting your newspaper donations and accept on an on-going basis. The large cargo container sits at the very back of the parking lot. There should be pallets next to the dumpster, where everyone can leave their stacks. Anyone can drop off their newspapers 7 days a week, day or night. We ask that you only donate actual newspapers, no glossy advertising, magazines or books. All proceeds directly benefit the various Troops in Amador County. It's a Win-Win for everyone, Scouts, you and the environment! For more information, contact Jenny Fritz at artsychickenfarm@gmail.com
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Have an event flyer/poster? Have them posted on ACN for just $5/month (yes, month) or $50/year (yes, year) for unlimited flyer postings! Email carol@newsamador.com for more information.