Friday, December 18, 2015

Friday, December 18, 2015

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"If we destroy human rights and rule of law in the response to terrorism, they have won."
- Joichi Ito

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News & Announcements 
MARK BENNETT - Outside the Ivory Tower: Good Samaritans, Indeed
SAVE THE DATE: CA Budget Policy: Policy Insights 2016 is March 9
- Technical Advisory Committee - Mon Dec 21
CALIFORNIA CITY NEWS UPDATE:
- Last Minute Shopping Guide for Local Gov Professionals
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ACRA BINGO 2016 - Tues Jan 5 & 19 at the American Legion Hall, Sutter Hill.
Doors open no later than 5:30 PM. Early Bird Bingo, 6 PM. Regular Bingo, 6:15 PM.
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). Complimentary Cookies and Coffee!
Many Raffle Prizes! We have Pull Tabs and U-Pic Ems; another chance to win!
Complimentary Cookies and Coffee!
Proceeds go to support Amador County Recreation Agency. After School Program Please call Barbara at ACRA at 223-6349 for more information.
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ACCF ANNOUNCES PG&E GRANT OF $20K FOR CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM - The Amador Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received the 2015 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Economic Vitality Grant of $20,000 to support our Career Pathways for Amador County Youth program.  Ten grants were awarded in California out of hundreds of applications.  
We will begin implementation of this program in 2016.  Funding from this grant will allow the ALC to add a part-time Internship Coordinator. The Internship Coordinator would serve as a liaison between the ALC and business/organizations in Amador County to develop a range of student internship programs.  Thank you to PG& E for its investment in local education opportunities through the Amador Learning Center!
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Community Calendar
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THE SANTA TRUCK (IONE) Santa will be making his annual visit to the City of Ione Christmas parade. Santa will be making his rounds on the Santa truck following this schedule:
The truck leaves each night at 6:00 pm from Fire station #1 at 22 W. Jackson St.
December 18: Castle Oaks route
Street routes will be posted on Facebook at "Ione Firefighters Association" , “City of Ione Fire” and the City of Ione website. If it is raining we will try to schedule a make up night as time allows. Updates will be posted on Facebook.
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Jackson FD Santa Patrol Map
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT SANTA PATROL: The Jackson Fire Department along with Santa and a couple of his helpers will be visiting all of the neighborhoods in Jackson yet again. Starting December 17th, for 4 nights we will be patrolling the streets, bringing joy and candy canes to all the good boys and girls of Jackson. Santa will begin his rounds starting around 6:00 pm. We will also be collecting canned food for the Interfaith Food Bank to help those in need.
For more information, visit: http://ci.jackson.ca.us/166-here-comes-santa
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FREE CARRIAGE RIDES IN SUTTER CREEK! Take an enchanting carriage ride through the streets of Sutter Creek and experience the magic of Christmas in a small town. On Saturday Dec 19th there will be Free Carriage rides from 12 -4 pm departing from the Sutter Creek Visitor Center at 71A Main Street. This event is sponsored by the Sutter Creek Business & Professional Association to help make our Holiday Season as wonderful and memorable as possible for all. More info, contact the Sutter Creek Visitor's Center:
http://www.suttercreek.org/sutter-creek-ca-contact.html
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COFFEE DEMO AT SIERRA RIDGE: Saturday, December 19 from 10AM-12PM. Coffee demo with Roast Master of Alpen Sierra Coffee Co. from Lake Tahoe. Fascinating info on sourcing coffee, roasting etc..Sample some coffee on a cold winters morning at Sierra Ridge Wine & Culinary. Delicious coffees offered. Decaf to Dark Roast Vienna. Chemix coffee carafes, French presses, coffee grinders. Some ground coffee and a whole lot of great coffee beans. Instructions on how to make that perfect "cup of joe".
More information at:
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SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS:
Dec 19 - Sourdough Slim's Wild & Woolly Revue
Jan 16 - Houston Jones 7 Susie Glaze and the HiLonesome Band
Jan 30 - Caravan of Thieves
Feb 5 - Frank Vignola & Vinnie Raniolo
Feb 13 - Claire Lynch Band
Theater is located at 44 Main St., Sutter Creek. Call 916.425.0077 or email info@suttercreektheater.com
Buy tickets at "Heart & Soul (in the theater building), or online at

LOCKWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Ware unfurling the screen again on Saturday, December 19 at 6:30 to show “The Polar Express”! Bring your own mug for bottomless hot cocoa ($1) and popcorn ($1). We have the usual firehouse folding chairs and tables for seating, but if you prefer, wear your PJs, bring a comfy camp chair and your favorite blankie. Each attending kid will get their own keepsake jingle bell and golden "Believe" ticket from the Conductor! Share the word, come on out, and remind yourself to BELIEVE! http://www.lockwoodfire.org/
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Sunday is the last Sunday of Advent.  It will be a special celebration of the transition of Advent, from reflection, through joy, to the Light of the World.  Join us for the celebration of Christmas Lessons and Carols and the decorating of the church for Christmas at 11:30.  Christmas Eve services will be Dec 24 at 3 PM and a candlelight service at 7 PM.  Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Regular Sunday services are at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, followed by a coffee hour after the 10:30 service.  Trinity Church is located at 430 Highway 49, Sutter Hill, across from Walgreens.
For more information, call 267-0255, or visit www.trinitysuttercreek.org.
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THE HEALING WORD Foursquare Gospel Church - Sunday Morning Service is at 10:30 AM with complimentary lunch immediately after. If you need a ride to church, please call the office by Friday no later than 4:30 PM. Candlelight Service, December 24th at 6:00 PM. No Bible Studies from December 21st to January 3rd, 2016. Men’s Bible Study Monday night at 7:00 PM. Home Bible Study in Pioneer on Monday night at 6:30 PM. Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study is at 1:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible Study is on prayer called, "Penetrating The Darkness", by Jack Hayford at 6:00 PM.
Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.

2016
E-mail your releases, briefs, newsletters, announcements, etc. for our calendar to: cacneditor@gmail.com

Opinions & Issues
EDITORIAL: Why Just One Person?
Amador residents speak out against AWA rate increase
Meetings
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
AMADOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 9AM.
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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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
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TEAM FITNESS offers CIRCUIT & LIFT class on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:15 am to 8am. You can pay by the class, buy a pass of 10 classes, or pay $39 for the month and take three classes a week.
We also offer Gentle Hatha Yoga, Zumba Gold, and Stretch classes. For more information and to discuss how these classes could help you please call 209-304-5139.
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LOCAL LANGUAGE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - Bilinguals of all kinds and second language learners have many advantages, intelligence boosting, better job opportunities, higher salaries in public and other types of employment, more job security and best of all the study of another language is fun and provides protection against dementia, the scourge of aging America!  If you are ready to begin language studies now, or resume them in or around Amador county, I can help you find a way to get started whether through tutoring, classes, videos or tapes, on the internet, using music or television, geared to your style of learning and in the time that you have available. The secret of getting ahead is getting started and this is something people tend to put off for years, to their detriment. Expand your mind, and your horizons. Take the first step and call Profe Nora at 223-3322 for free advice.
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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
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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

Events Calendars & Activities
AmadorCounty Arts Council - AmadorArts.org
Amador County Artists Association - AmadorArtists.org
Amador County Recreation Agency - goACRA.org
Amador Council of Tourism - TourAmador.com
Amador Vintner's Association - AmadorWine.com
Main Street Theater Works - MSTW.org
Sutter Creek Theater - SutterCreekTheater.com
Volcano Theatre Company - volcanotheatre.org
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More announcements...
"Right Turn" Mentor-led fitness helps overweight kids get fit and eat healthy!
- Date extended to January 15 for Butte Fire Art Project, "Out of the Ashes We Remember and Rebuild"
NY Fitness offers new "Fit Kids" Unlimited Card
Join Wine Tree Farm's Text Club for Specials!
Brandy LaRae offers Massage and Wellness services for Body, Mind and Spirit
UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra: "Are You Being Bugged?" Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Rosebud's Cafe & Market features USDA pasture-raised lamb
Give a Gift that Supports the Arts in California!
Miners' Bend Commemorative Brick Pathway- Personalized Bricks Available Now!
Wine Tree Farm 2015 Holiday Blow Out Sale!
Give the gift of WineLove! Tickets for "Behind the Cellar Door" in Amador Wine Country on sale now.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: HOUSEKEEPING/RESTROOM SUPERVISOR - $14/HR
General: This is an administrative and hands-on position. The Housekeeping/Restroom Supervisor will be the primary supervisor of the Camanche Recreation Company North Shore and South Shore cottages, office buildings, rental facilities and restrooms, including portable and campground. Through an appropriate organizational structure, the Housekeeping/Restroom Supervisor will directly supervise teams of Housekeeping and Restroom crews.
Required:
- Must be bondable.
- Minimum HS education plus 2 years college or equivalent education.
- 3+ years experience in supervisory work related to housekeeping or facilities management.
- Must be able to give direction and work in a team environment.
- Ability to use a computer, including word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail functions.
- Possess a valid Driver's License with a clean 3-year history.
- Reliable transportation.
- Requires weekend, night and holiday work.
Please go to www.lakecamancheresort.com to download an application under the "Careers" tab, and fax to 209.763.5724 or mail to: Human Resource Department, 11700 Wade Lane, Valley Springs, CA 95252. For questions, contact Terry Willard at 209.763.5921 x14.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: INSIDE SALES SPECIALIST - $11.25/HR
Required:
- Minimum of 2 years sales or sales support experience, and 2 years in customer service.
- Communication proficiency with pleasant phone and warm-calling skills.
- Results-driven, with organizational skills and initiative.
- Outstanding customer skills with ability to obtain accurate information over the phone.
- Technical capacity with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Teamwork with positive attitude
Please go to www.lakecamancheresort.com to download an application under the "Careers" tab, and fax to 209.763.5724 or mail to: Human Resource Department, 11700 Wade Lane, Valley Springs, CA 95252. For questions, contact Terry Willard at 209.763.5921 x14.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: APPRAISER I
The Amador County Assessor's Office is currently seeking an Appraiser I.  The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and four (4) years of relevant experience.  Relevant experience means employment experience within the last 10 years in any of the following occupations:
A.  Accountant, Auditor, Real Property Appraiser, Building Cost Estimator, Engineer, Real Estate Loan Agent, Real Estate Underwriter, Right-of-way Agent, Licensed Building Contractor
B. Real Estate Licensee-Licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate
C. An Appraiser Aide or Appraiser Trainee in an Assessor's office or in the property tax department or the Board.
Deadline to apply is Monday, December 21 at 5:00 PM.
For more information and details about this position, please select the link below:
To apply, please submit an Amador County Employment Application:
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: PURCHASING ASSISTANT
The General Services Administration is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant.  The ideal candidate will also perform the duties of a Finance Assistant, Sr. with Amador County.  They will have three (3) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in fiscal accounting and record keeping.  Journey level experience as a buyer in a public or private agency is highly desirable.
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary / Pay Rate: $17.74-21.56/hr
  • Post Date: 12/04/2015
  • Expire Date: 12/21/2015 5:00 PM
For more information and details about this position, please select the link below:
To apply, please submit an Amador County Employment Application:
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BUTTE FIRE POSTERS AVAILABLE: I don't know if everyone here knows about this, but I had two Butte Fire fundraising posters printed up. One poster is photos of the fire truck engine insignias...just a fraction of the fire crews who came, from all over, to help fight the fire. The second poster is a collection of photos that shows all the thanks, gratitude and and signs of appreciation that our community expressed toward all who helped. The goal was to raise enough money to help out the volunteer firefighters who lost their homes in the Mountain Ranch area, and if there were enough sales, to help out anyone else who needed it. The posters sell for $20, are 18"x24" and are suitable for framing. They are available at the following locations: Both Twisted Oak Winery tasting rooms, Creative Cookware (Murphys), SNAC (Murphys), Victoria's Frame Shop (Angels), Calaveras Visitor's Center (Angels), and online at https://www.twistedoak.com/butte
We had 200 of each poster made. When these are gone, there won't be another printing, so now is the time to get one. They will make great gifts, and it's a great way to donate! Please help spread the word. Thanks!
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MESSAGE FROM THE UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Merry Christmas to all, I just want to remind everyone that there is no UCC meeting this next Monday. December is when we celebrate the holidays and our families.
Many Blessings,
Sherry Curtis
Chair of UCC
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MESSAGE FROM THE SCB&PA: This is just a reminder that there will be no December board meeting for the Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association. We will see everyone again in January.
Please consider attending the SCB&PA board meetings and/or becoming a Board member. We meet the first Thursday of every month, except December, from 8:30 am until no later than 10:00 am. These meetings are a great place to become informed as to what is going on in town and get excited about upcoming events.  The more you know…!
I hope everyone has a prosperous holiday season.
Linda Meadows
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THE HEALING WORD Foursquare Gospel Church - Sunday Morning Service is at 10:30 AM with complimentary lunch immediately after. If you need a ride to church, please call the office by Friday no later than 4:30 PM. Men’s Bible Study Monday night at 7:00 PM. Home Bible Study in Pioneer on Monday night at 6:30 PM.  Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study is at 1:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible Study is on prayer called, Penetrating The Darkness, by Jack Hayford at 6:00 PM. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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MAIN STREET THEATER WORKS SURVEY: This Summer saw many new faces, as well as our regulars, at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre. Main Street Theatre Works wants to get to know you better and find out what influences your entertainment decisions. By answering a few simple questions, you can help us improve our facility, influence productions, better direct our marketing efforts, and make it a destination for all to enjoy. And everyone who fills out this survey will be entered into a drawing for a Season Subscription ~ 2 tickets to each of our summer shows, and 2 tickets to each of our fundraisers (Spring One-Acts and Fall Live Radio Show). Leave us your phone number and/or email address at the end of the survey and we'll enter you in the drawing. Winners will be drawn before the end of the year. Thank you for your time, valuable input, & continued support of MSTW.” - Susan McCandless
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NEW WEB SITE: SutterCreekFireHistory.com - Contains various projects being developed for the preservation and display of local fire history.
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BE A DISASTER HEALTH CARE VOLUNTEER! County volunteer application and fingerprinting scan required. Once clearance is received, you would be sworn in as a Disaster Service Worker.
For more information, visit:
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ROARING CAMP'S "DIRT OF THE MONTH" CLUB - Hello Roaring Camp family and friends! I know many of you bought bags or signed up for our Dirt of the Month Club and I would like to thank you and I hope you all had fun and found some gold! With the holidays upon us I would like to offer you a special offer. Remember these make fabulous gifts. If you buy a bag BEFORE DECEMBER 25th, I will give you $5.00 off per bag with no limit on how many you can buy between now and then! Also, for those of you that would rather sign up for a membership, I will give you one month’s free shipping, that’s a $12.35 savings in addition to your club savings! Remember, we will be offering this special from now until December 25. You can email or call us anytime to get started. I hope to hear from you soon, let us know if you have any questions.
1 bag $50.00 Tax $4.00 Shipping $12.35= $66.35
3 Month Club $140.00 Tax $11.20 Shipping $37.05= $188.25-$10.00 savings
6 Month Club $275.00 Tax $22.00 Shipping $74.10= $371.10-$25.00 savings
12 Month Club $550.00 Tax $44.00 Shipping $148.20= $742.20-$50.00 savings
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2015 ANGEL TREE PROJECT: DONATE UNWRAPPED GIFTS
The Camanche Lake & Upcountry Community Centers are coordinating the annual Amador County Angel Tree project.  Last year, Angel Tree provided holiday gifts to over 700 children between the ages of 0 and 17 years.  It is the generosity of folks like you that makes the project so successful!  We are currently requesting unwrapped gifts for children of all ages.  Angels, printed with a local child’s holiday wish list, are available on Angel Trees at a variety of businesses throughout Amador County.  You can sponsor a child by choosing an angel and purchasing a desired gift, or you can make a monetary donation and Community Center staff will purchase the gift on your behalf.  In addition, if someone would like to purchase a generic gift to donate, we will do our best to match the gift with the requests of the unsponsored angels.  
Please drop off your unwrapped gifts at the Jackson Elks Lodge, the Upcountry Community Center, Camanche Lake Community Center, Clark’s Corner, Pine Grove Video or Wal-Mart by December 14th.  As you shop and do business locally, you will find the Angel Trees as well as additional gift drop-off location sites.  Thank you so much for your time and generosity.  With your help, the children in our community will have a very happy holiday season!
For more information or to sponsor a child, please call 296-2785.
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CAVANA’S DELI in Sutter Creek serves appetizers (small plates) every 2nd and 4th Saturday every month! Beer and wine specials from 5 to 8pm. Please join us on the patio for some good food. Thanks, hope to see you on our patio!
Terri Jo Cavana
Cavana's Deli
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RIGHTURN: VOLUNTEERS & MENTORS NEEDED - The Kiwanis Club of Amador County will be sponsoring a Righturn.Club at a local elementary school. We are looking for assistance in getting this off the ground. We need mentors, facilitators, and helpers. The 10 week program, meeting after school twice a week for 90 minutes this fall, will give obese kids the help they need to make a right turn in their eating habits and fitness. If interested contact founder, Thomas Moraitis.  Thomas@Righturn.Club.
  You don't have to be an athlete, a teacher, or in perfect shape to be a mentor. HS and college students, retired folks, people who have flexible schedules at work are ideal. The helpers will prepare healthy snacks for 40 twice a week, food provided and delivered to school. The facilitators will help with the program in making craft items for the kids, like booklets, magnets and name badges. All supplies paid for by Kiwanis of Amador County.
  Want to start a Righturn.Club in your area? Thomas will give you all you need to start one, and speak to your local Kiwanis Club to provide the funding. No cost to students. All mentors will be screened for the safety of the kids. Visit www.Righturn.Club to learn more.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES - The Amador County Artist Association (ACAA) has several benefits to being a member, one of those being Art in Public Places, where the artist can get regular exposure to build a reputation and occasionally make a sale with no commission fees.  This program also gives the location the opportunity to be known for original art on their walls and to promote awareness of original art. The exhibits rotate every 2 months.
Our current locations include Rosebud’s Cafe (downtown Jackson); the Superior Court of CA, County of Amador; American River Bank; Amador Senior Center; Sierra Eye Care; Amador Residential Care; Jackson Paint Spot; and Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione.  Currently, the program has a good balance of artists to locations. New artists and locations are always welcome.  If you would like more information, contact Colleen Williams, Committee Chairperson, colleenwill@volcano.net or (209) 295-2877.
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INTERFAITH FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Interfaith Food Bank is trying to rebuild its volunteer roster.  If you are looking to fill some time, build your resume, get some exercise, and give back to the community, the Food Bank has a variety of opportunities to do so. We are looking for volunteers to work both on-call and weekly shifts. Please email or call Assistant Program Coordinator Claire Gunselman cgfeedamador@gmail.com or 209-267-9006.
Positions available: 18 years and older
Warehouse   Sort, bag, and shop for client orders and help clients to their vehicles.  Some lifting up to 25 pounds
Food pick up   Rides with driver to pick up and drop off food donations.  Requires some lifting up to 40 pounds and weekend shifts available
Drivers   Drive Isuzu box van, Sprinter van, and/or International Diesel Bob Tail to pick up and drop off food donations. Print-out of DMV record required (fee reimbursed upon request).  Some lifting up to 40 pounds and weekend shifts available.
Please consider supporting this need.
Thank you,
Thomas Thompson
Executive Director
Interfaith Council of Amador
12181 Airport Rd.
Jackson, CA  95642
209-267-9006
209-267-9008 fax
feedamador@gmail.com
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"NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH" FACEBOOK GROUP - "Neighborhood Watch" group is a closed group of Amador County citizens who keep their "ear to the ground" and eyes open. Join today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/221363027993377/

FREE GREEN WASTE RECYCLING IN SUTTER CREEK: A dumpster has been placed at the Sutter Creek Fire District Station One, 350 Hanford Street, for yard waste recycling. This service is available to ALL Amador County citizens. Only small yard pruning are accepted, no large limbs, stumps, garbage, appliances or construction debris.
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THE MONTEVERDE GENERAL STORE MUSEUM, one of Sutter Creek’s most beloved and historical buildings, got a much needed fresh look recently, with new paint and store name. The City of Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation and donations from visitors and volunteers, made it possible for the Museum to look like new again. Read more...
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT MOTHER LODE JOB TRAINING - Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT -formerly Job Connection)  has Scholarship and Training funds available for eligible Adults and Dislocated Workers. Last program year, we awarded $297,000 in scholarships to eligible participants in fields from Medical Assisting, Truck Driving, Welding and more! Eligibility conditions do apply, so contact MLJT for more information and to see if you qualify. We are now located in the Health and Human Services building located at 10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 700, in Sutter Creek. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM, closed from 12 PM to 1 PM, and closed Fridays. Contact MLJT at 223-3341, or visit the website at www.mljt.org
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AMADOR POLITICAL DISCUSSION GROUP on Facebook! Have something to say? Join today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amadorpolitics/
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“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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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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