Friday, February 6, 2015

Friday, February 6, 2015

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "We can never get a re-creation of community and heal our society without giving our citizens a sense of belonging." - Patch Adams

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News & Announcements
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DONATION DRIVE: Dear Friends,High Schools in Galt are collecting gently used jeans for homeless teens across the US and Canada. They are also collecting used prom dresses, shoe and jewelry for a closet to assist low income teens in Galt who want to go to prom.
If you have jeans or prom stuff, please leave them on the porch of #7 Main St. Sutter Creek by February 12th. Many thanks! For more information, contact Susan Ross rossgal@comcast.net

ACART adds basic human aid training to their animal skill set. ACART is Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART). During the Sand Fire, ACART established and operated a shelter for evacuated animals. It was there we realized there is not always someone to help if a human injury occurs.
ACART would like to thank Coyote Creek Training for conducting classes, testing and getting the ACART team certified for CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
A "Thank You" also goes out to the American Legion Ambulance Service for use of their facilities.
If you would like to become a member of this highly trained and professional volunteer team, please contact us through our Web site or Facebook pages or attend one of our meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the training room at the American Legion Ambulance building.

209-267-1106 Web site: http://www.amadoranimalresponse.org/

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Coming up...
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- California State Summer School for the Arts seeks Teen Artists, Writers and Performers - Application Deadline is February 28
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- "River Reflections" Mokelumne River Arts Project: Local Receptions in March
- California Budget Project's "Policy Insights 2015" to be held March 4 in Sacramento
- WINE LOVERS MARK YOUR CALENDARS for "Behind the Cellar Door" - Mar 7 & 8
- 2nd Annual Celtic Hymn Sing - Sun Mar 15
- Preston Castle Foundation’s Quest for the Deed is over – Celebrate With Us! - Sat Mar 21
- Friends of the Amador County Library annual fundraising concert features Tom Rigney & Flambeau - Sun Mar 22
- Relax and Change a Habit with Hypnotherapy - An Introduction: Feb 4, or Mar 23
- Save the Date! Amador Stars Bunco for Breast Cancer - Fri Apr 17
- ACAA: Call for Entries at Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center for the Arts - Deadline is May 8

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Community Calendar
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February
HEART-SHAPED WREATHS made from fresh heather and colorful ribbons make perfect long-lasting pieces of living art to celebrate the month of February.  Created by floral artist Millie Butler, they can be ordered through her now, and picked up February 7th and 8th at the AmadorArts Gallery in Sutter Creek. See attached for pictures and Butler’s contact details.
While you’re at the gallery at 11-A Randolph St., be sure to see this weekend’s opening of the Julie Trail exhibit. Weekend hours are noon  to 6:00 pm on the 1st Saturday Art Trek;  all other Saturdays and Sundays  noon to 4:00 pm.  Info: 267-9038.

JOHN MUIR TO TELL TALES IN MOKE HILL - Acclaimed performance by actor Lee Stetson fun for all! On Friday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. the Foothill Conservancy is hosting acclaimed actor Lee Stetson portraying John Muir in Conversation with a Tramp: An Evening with John Muir. The performance will be at the Mokelumne Hill Town Hall, 8283 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.ticketriver.com/event/13835, or by contacting Carolyn at 209-223-3508, or carolyn@foothillconservancy.org. For more information visit the events calendar at www.foothillconservancy.org or call 209-223-3508.
INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER - Sat Feb 7 from 8:30pm -12:30pm. Centering Prayer is a gentle, silent method of consenting to God's presence and healing action with us.Based upon the rich Christian contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer offers us a way to be open to God. By taking time to "rest in God" each day, we open our awareness to the gift of God's presence. Come and learn more about this prayer time! Gather at 8:30 for coffee. Workshop begins promptly at 9AM. Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church, 430 Hwy 49, Sutter Creek (across from Walgreens). For more information, call 267-0255. Suggested donation is $20 but no one will be turned away. All are welcome and the workshop is open to anyone interested in Christian Contemplative Prayer.

3rd ANNUAL COLOR MADNESS 5K FUN RUN - Saturday, February 7, 9:00am-11:00am, Margaret Dalton Hall/First 5 Building, Join Operation Care and the GO! Youth Program for our 3rd annual Color Madness 5k Color Fun Run. Join us in raising awareness of and taking a stand against Teen Dating Violence in Amador County and across the nation. February is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For more information please contact us at (209) 223-2897 and ask for Anna Garcia or Natalie Vetter. On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/759625747424644/

WEDDING FAIR AT CLARK’S CORNER - Saturday, February 7 from 12-4PM, 12 W Main St, Ione, Vendors welcome, no charge. Please contactCindy Pato Turner at 209-304-4273.

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: GROWING VEGETABLES AND ALL-ORGANIC GARDENING - Want to grow fresh vegetables for both spring and summer?  This free class, sponsored by the UCCE Amador Master Gardeners will cover garden planning and preparation plus a discussion of crops you can grow and the best time to plant based on your elevation/micro-climate.  Find out what crops you can direct seed, how to start seeds for transplants, and timing for transplants. Would you like to grow organically?  The benefits and ins and outs of growing organically will be included in the class.
This class will be held on Saturday, February 7, 9am-12pm, 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
FIRST SATURDAY AMADOR ART TREK - Saturday, February 7’s Art Trek will spotlight featured artists whose works will be the focus at receptions in most galleries. See the attached for all the details of what each gallery will be featuring. Remember, you can take the Art Trek anytime. A map of Art Trek galleries can be viewed at www.amadorarts.org.  
The monthly 1st Saturday Art Treks are scheduled from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Usually the receptions are from 3-6 pm; some are earlier. Going on the Trek is FREE, a time to have fun seeing what nine galleries are currently exhibiting. There might be an artist's reception, cookies and punch, wine and cheese, music, and friendship.

SUTTER CREEK’S ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY & CAJUN COOK-OFF - Sat Feb 7. It’s Mardi Gras! Masks, beads, costumes and fun! Time to get crazy and have fun for a good cause. Come in Costume to make things more festive! On Saturday February 7th, 2015 the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation will be hosting the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Cajun Cook-Off, sponsored by Manassero Insurance. Tickets are only $20 (adults over 21 years of age and older) and you can sample Cajun recipes, dance to live Cajun music from “Over The Edge”, be in the costume contest, and have a great

time! Want more? Play some Poker or Blackjack, get thrown in the “Jail House”, have your fortune told and other fun stuff. The party is from 6:30 – 10:30 at the Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street. This great event is tons of fun and is a fundraiser for the renovation of the Historic Sutter Creek Grammar School. For more info visit www.suttercreek.org. Tickets available at The Music Box Company 64 Main Street, The Sutter Creek Visitor Center at 71 A Main Street and Amador Council of Tourism at 115 Valley View Drive in Sutter Creek.
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL HOSTS HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Attention all upcountry citizens:  Please come to our February 9th Upcountry Community Council’s Meeting and learn to help save a heart!  It would be wonderful deed of love to help save someone from a heart attack.  One quarter of Americans say they have been in a situation where someone needed CPR.  If you are one of them would you know what to do?  Studies have shown that using Hands Only CPR can make a life saving difference when someone suffers from sudden cardiac arrest.  Hands Only CPR is a technique Involving no mouth –to-mouth contact and can be learned in as little as 30 minutes.
The Amador Red Cross will be teaching the Hands Only CPR method of life-saving along with the correct method to handle a choking infant at the UCC meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 9th,2015 at 6PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall at 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer.
For further information please contact: Sherry Curtis, Chair of Upcountry Community Council 209 – 295-6404 uccamador.com

LOCAL HEROES SOUGHT: THE AMERICAN RED CROSS is asking community members to nominate individuals who they consider heroes. Do you know someone who has demonstrated an act(s) of heroism in the last year? Now is your chance to place them in the spotlight. Submit the story of your hero and why they should be recognized. Candidates for nomination can be anyone who lives or works in San Joaquin, Calaveras or Amador Counties who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to exhibit a true act of selflessness. There are twelve different categories for nomination including firefighters, law enforcement officials, medical workers, good Samaritans and even animals who have performed heroic deeds.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 13, 2015. Nomination forms may be found at: http://www.redcross.org/news/event/ca/sacramento/American-Red-Cross-Heroes-Breakfast For more information about the event, contact Liza Cruz at (209) 986-0890, or email liza.cruz@redcross.org
David Anderson does a demo
at the next Amador Bonsai Society
meeting on February 14

AMADOR BONSAI SOCIETY - The next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 14th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Amador Senior Center in Jackson. David Anderson , Sensei for the club will do a demo on re-potting of deciduous trees. Bring your Bonsai to the meeting if you would like help on re-potting. For new or prospective members and guests, just come enjoy the meeting, demonstration and refreshments if you don’t have a tree! For more information, please call Juliene at 209 245-4016. http://amadorbonsaisociety.com/

MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: FRUIT TREE GRAFTING & STAR THISTLE MANAGEMENT - Join the UCCE Amador County Master Gardeners for this free class, which will include a “hands-on” clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be demonstrated and practiced. Bud grafts will be discussed.  A variety of fruit tree scions will be available.
Star Thistle is invasive pesky weed and controlling it is a year round task. We will discuss what steps can be taken to eradicate this weed at this time of the year. This class is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, February 14, 9am-12pm, 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

VALENTINE DINNER DANCE - Sat Feb 14 at the Rail Road Flat Community Hall, 250 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat (Calaveras County). Doors open at 5:30 PM, no-host bar. Dinner at 6 PM: Pot roast, Salad, rolls. $8 per person. Drawings and fun for all ages. Performance by the Burn Day Band. Proceeds from food and drink sales supports the RRF Community Hall.

BLUE MOUNTAIN THEATER PRESENTS: “WRONG FOR EACH OTHER” - Seriously funny! Blue Mountain Theater’s production of “Wrong for Each Other” by Norm Foster allows a glimpse at ourselves through their roller coaster ride a relationship. This touching comedy exposes the funny side of life, even through the drama, and keeps us laughing to the end.
Please join us to celebrate Blue Mountain Theater’s 20 year and counting as award-winning theater thrives in the foothills. Opening Night Gala is Friday, February 13, with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Door open at 6:30 p.m.; curtain at 7:30. Other show times:
Special Valentine’s Evening - Sat Feb 14
Sunday Matinee - Sun Feb 15 at 2PM
Fri Feb 20 and 27 at 7:30
Sat Feb 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun Matinee, Feb 22 at 2pm.
Performances are at 347 Main Street, West Point, 95255. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 209-293-7979 or 209-293-3100. Or visit our web site at: www.bluemountaintheater.com

ACRA BINGO - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Feb 3 & 17
Mar 3 & 17
April 7 & 21
Doors open at 5:30PM. Early Bird Bingo is at 6:15 PM, Regular BINGO is at 6:30PM.
Buy in $10 for $10 games – 6 top. Black out is up to $250! Sodas are available for purchase  *(No Alcohol served). Feel free to bring your own dinner (no food available). Many Raffle Prizes! We have Pull Tabs….Another chance to win! Complimentary Cookies and Coffee! Proceeds go to support Amador County Recreation Agency After School Program. Call ACRA at 223-6349 for more information.
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: PLANT PROPAGATION - On Saturday February 21, join the UCCE Amador County Master Gardeners for a free class on seed starting and using plant cuttings to clone new plants.
This is one of the most exciting and interesting facets of being a gardener.   There will be a lecture followed by hands-on practice under supervision of a Master Gardener.  Bring some seeds or cuttings (keep cuttings damp) for a plant you wish to start.  It will be a planting party. (Some seeds and cuttings will be available) See you there.
Please join us from 9am till noon, Saturday, February 21, 2014, at the County Agricultural Dept. offices, 12200-B Airport Road in Martell.  For more information call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838, or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu

FACL BOOK DRIVE: The Friends of the Amador County Library will be holding a Book Drive on Saturday, February 21, 10 am–2pm and Saturday, March 28, 10 am –2pm at the FACL Book Storage Building, 42A Summit Street, Jackson (behind the old Court House).
We accept gently read books and audio-visual materials in good condition. Please, no magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or damaged materials. For information, call (209) 267-0855. or visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org/bookdrives.php

LIBATIONS & CONVERSATIONS - The American Association of University Women’s Libations & Conversations group meets Wednesday, February 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Yorba Tasting Room, 51 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek. The topic of conversation is “Resiliency”.  Please join us for no-host drinks (wine by the glass is $6-$8), camaraderie and interesting conversation.  AAUW members, prospective members, and interested women are welcome to attend.  No RSVP required.
AAUW is a national organization whose mission is to advance 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. Visit our website at www.aauwamador.org for more information.
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: THE BENEFITS OF RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS - Are you a backyard gardener who knows the benefits of growing your own vegetables?  Take it to the next step and add a small flock of chickens!  Fresh eggs from your backyard beat store-bought just like home grown tomatoes beat ones from the store.   To learn the pros and cons of raising your own chickens join Janice Johnson in this free class sponsored by the UCCE Amador Master Gardeners
This class is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, February 28, 9am-12pm, 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
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March
ACRA BINGO - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Feb 3 & 17
Mar 3 & 17
April 7 & 21
Doors open at 5:30PM. Early Bird Bingo is at 6:15 PM, Regular BINGO is at 6:30PM.
Buy in $10 for $10 games – 6 top. Black out is up to $250! Sodas are available for purchase  *(No Alcohol served). Feel free to bring your own dinner (no food available). Many Raffle Prizes! We have Pull Tabs….Another chance to win! Complimentary Cookies and Coffee! Proceeds go to support Amador County Recreation Agency After School Program. Call ACRA at 223-6349 for more information.

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS SPRING SEASON - 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 11 to May 16 and each team will have one practice per week starting in early to mid-late March. Cost is $70 first child, $45 second child, $10 third child (max of $125 per household). EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Take $10 off your total if registration is postmarked by February 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 6. Register early, space is limited. Preference may be given to those who register first. If you have questions, contact league director, Dan Klement, at 257-1950 or e-mail at danklement1@gmail.com

5th ANNUAL CRAB FEED - Saturday, March 7, 2015 Rail Road Flat Community Hall, 250 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat (Calaveras County). Doors open at 5:00pm ~ no host bar. Dinner at 6:00pm ~ wine provided with dinner. Dinner Consists of: Salad, Garlic Bread, Spaghetti, and Garlic & Butter Seasoned Crab. Proceeds to support the RRF Community Hall. Tickets:  $40. Cash, check or money order payable to: RRFCC [Sorry unable to accept credit cards]. To order tickets contact: Janet Bell 209-754-4882 or email rrfccrrf@gmail.com
Soprano Alexis Magarò
performs Sunday, March 8
MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENTS SOPRANO ALEXIS MAGARO - Sunday, March 8, 3 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek Symphony concert by the Orchestra of the Mother Lode Friends of Music,  Henrik Jul Hansen, conductor, Alexis Magarò, soprano soloist.  Music of Richard Strauss, including Death and Transfiguration, Festival March, “Morgan” and “Cäcilie” for soprano and orchestra, and the Final Scene from the opera Capricco. Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek.  Admission $20 for adults, children under 18 free.  Tickets available at Mother Lode Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell, Calaveras Arts Council, Main Street, San Andreas, and at the door.  Go to www.mlfm.org or call (209) 293-4227 for more information.

TELESCOPE WORKSHOP - Bring Your Scope + problems and questions on Friday March 13 at 6:30 & Saturday March 14 with Richard Rymer. Part 1: Storage, maintenance, set up. A few do’s and don’ts, session planning & preview for Pt.2  …held at the Hub inside. Part 2, Outdoors at Kennedy Tailings Wheel Park. Before and after dark set up procedures & observations. vCost $25 per family/telescope. Call ACRA at 223-6349 or 295-6651

SAVE THE DATE! 2ND ANNUAL CELTIC HYMN SING - Sunday, March 15, two services, one at 8:30 AM and one at 10:30 AM. Come join the Trinity Singers and congregation in singing traditional Irish, Scottish, Welsh and other Celtic folk songs and hymns. Bring a can (or two, or a bag) of food for the Interfaith Food Bank for the offering, and/or...bring an item for the popular "Care Packages for the Needy" drive. Coffee hour/refreshments served after the 10:30 service. For more information, call Trinity at 267-0255 or email office@trinitysuttercreek.org.

2nd ANNUAL RIVER CATS BASEBALL EVENT for Amador JV and Varsity Baseball teams. JV to play at 4:30; Varsity at 7:30 pm under the lights on Saturday, March 28! Please help us once again to make this a successful opportunity for our Amador boys!
For the price of one voucher, you will get to see the boys play free and redeem your voucher for a 2015 River Cats regular season home game; who are now affiliated with the reigning World Series Campaign San Francisco GIANTS!
Vouchers are $20/each. Help us support our Amador High School Buffalos Baseball teams! We would love to fill the stands with all our family, friends and baseball fanatics! Please contact Karen at kltgish@gmail.com for vouchers! Thank you - please invite your friends as well.
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E-mail your announcements for our calendar to: carol@newsamador.com

Meetings
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
Amador County Final Adopted Budget 2014-2015
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon at 7 PM
UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets on the 2nd Mon at 6 PM.
SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Mon at 7 PM.
JACKSON PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
IONE CITY COUNCIL meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6 PM
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM
AMADOR WATER AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Thursdays at 9 AM
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NOTE:  On November 10, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved an extended public comment period and scheduled an additional joint meeting for public comment. Comment period extended to Friday, January 30, 2015.

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

Classes, Workshops, Seminars
Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) - Classes, programs, camps, sports, and more!
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GOT SPANISH? There will only be one series of Spanish classes, once a week for five weeks (at the same low cost of $45. for the series), between now and April with Nora Coryell, M.A., Jackson.  I will be leaving toward the end of February and gone the month of March.  But there is plenty of time for a session before I have to go for continuing students and also new ones to get started.  It may seem daunting at times, because a language takes endurance, and a little perseverance, but the secret of getting ahead is getting started so, CARPE DIEM, Spanish learners!  Contact me by email at americassmokesignals@netzero.net, by mail at P. O. Box 181, Jackson 95642, or by phone at 223-3322. Profe Nora

SPACE NEEDED FOR DANCE PRACTICE - Small folk dancing group is looking for a low cost location for weekly practice on Wednesdays, around 6:00 p.m.  If you know of a possible location, or would like further information about dancing practice, please email Nora at smokesignals@volcano.net

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

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

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

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

Events & Activities
Amador Arts Council
Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Recreation Agency - Event Calendar
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - Events 2014
Main Street Theater Works - MSTW.org
Mother Lode Friends of Music Season Calendar 2013-2014
Sutter Creek Theater - SutterCreekTheater.com
Volcano Theatre Company - volcanotheatre.org
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- Senior Social Hour at Upcountry Community Center on Wednesdays at 12 Noon
International Organization "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" seeks volunteer photographers
Support Amador High Performing Arts - 2014-15 Schedule!
- "River Reflections" Mokelumne River Arts Project - Local Receptions in March
- Local artist Angje Olmsted completes collaged portrait of Margaret Dalton

Anje Olmsted with Dalton
portrait in progress.
LOCAL ARTIST ANJE OLMSTED COMPLETES COLLAGED PORTRAIT OF MARGARET DALTON - In March of 2014, Anje Olmstead was commissioned by the Jackson Rancheria to do a portrait of their deceased leader, Margaret Dalton. The initial request that the portrait be done in casino chips evolved (after four different samples) to a totally collaged portrait that measures 9 feet wide by 8 feet high.

Input from the tribe to be included in the portrait were visuals such as pictures of tribal members, photos of life events, i.e. meeting with [then] President Clinton, as well as [then] Governor Pete Wilson, and photos of her with some of her favorites, such as her grand-daughter, a couple of well-known country singers, a large stuffed rabbit, plus much more. The collage visually tells her life store. On February 9, the tribe will hold a sacred unveiling ceremony which will be attended by Tribal members and a limited number of guests. After February 9, the portrait will be open for viewing by the public. It will be installed just outside of Margaret’s Cafe at the Jackson Rancheria.
More announcements...




JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Volcano Union Inn is looking to fill the following positions:
Innkeeper - Part time 2 or 3 days a week and on call.
Dishwasher / busser - part to full time.
Line Cook - full time. Experience necessary.
Call the Union at 209-296-7711 or stop by to fill out an application Thursday thru Monday from 2pm-4pm.

HELP WANTED: The Amador Community College Foundation is seeking a part-time position (20-25 hours per week) for Coordinator of the Amador Learning Center. Job description and application may be downloaded from ACCF website: www.amadorcommunitycollege.org. Salary range is $20-25 per hour depending on education and experience. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in an academic setting preferred. Deadline to apply is February 11.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: THE INTERFAITH FOOD BANK is now accepting applications for the positions of  part time Assistant Program Coordinator and Assistant Warehouse Manager.
Job descriptions attached. To view full job description and download application visit http://www.feedamador.org/site/pages/employment.cgi
Applications also available at the Interfaith Food Bank 12181 Airport Rd Jackson,, Monday through Friday 10-2. Last day to apply February 20th. No phone calls please.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS! Appointments for FREE tax assistance  at the Amador Senior Center for seniors (60+) and low to moderate individuals and families started on  Jan 20th. Call 223-0442 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax services will be provided between Feb. 2  to April 15. Please have all your paperwork before you make an appointment.

SPACE NEEDED FOR DANCE PRACTICE - Small folk dancing group is looking for a low cost location for weekly practice on Wednesdays, around 6:00 p.m.  If you know of a possible location, or would like further information about dancing practice, please email Nora at smokesignals@volcano.net

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS! Appointments for FREE tax assistance  at the Amador Senior Center for seniors (60+) and low to moderate individuals and families started on Jan 20th. Call 223-0442 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax services will be provided between Feb. 2  to April 15. Please have all your paperwork before you make an appointment.

AMADOR POLITICAL DISCUSSION GROUP on Facebook! Have something to say? Join today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amadorpolitics/

LOOKING FOR LOCAL MAGICIANS/ILLUSIONISTS: I would like to comprise a reference book at the Visitor Center with contacts for local entertainers in the magic and illusions field. If anyone knows someone in Amador County that fits the bill, please have them contact me, Lisa Klosowski at info@suttercreek.org or call 267-1344

“FINDING THE MOTHER LODE” - Movie by Gianfranco Norelli and Suma Kurien. Features the unique migration of the Italians to Amador County and the West Coast.Italian Immigrants in Amador County and the West Coast. Available for purchase now! This movie is slated to be shown on PBS sometime in the future. Featuring Amador historians Carolyn Fregulia, Doug Ketron and John Leggett. Unabridged copy: $25 total at the ACRA office. On Amazon: $28.95 plus tx. and handling. For more information call 223-6349.

LGBT - Let’s Discover Our Purpose Together, Peace, Understanding, Love & Life. We’ll PULL together! We will discuss issues that have shaped our past, present and future. Exploring avenues for renewed growth and peace will be an integral part of our time together. Class sponsored by Resources for Humanity, a non-profit 501c3. Those interested should contact Duke at 916-425-6393.

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

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

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

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

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