Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I'm a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out."
- Nancy Reagan
News & Announcements

THE LABYRINTH PROJECT - Have you heard about labyrinths? Do you wonder what they are? What they do? Why they are so popular? The Labyrinth Project has  formed in Amador County and is looking for people who may be interested in learning about labyrinths and in being trained to become  a volunteer/docent for labyrinth walks. To learn more, contact The Labyrinth Project at (209) 256-3750 or e-mail the Labyrinth Project Coordinator at mvandermeer@norcalmha.org


TAKE THE SURVEY! The Foothill Conservancy, plus our partner organizations, would like to know about your outdoor pursuits and your interest in nature and the environment. Your participation will help drive our priorities, programs and future outreach, which will benefit you, plus current and future members of our organizations.
Our survey will take 5 - 10 minutes to complete and as a Thank You, you’ll be entered to win one of five $100 gift certificates from REI. The answers you give to our questions will be kept in confidence and will only be used to help us with this research project.
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Newsletters
Community Calendar
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MARCH 2016
National Women's History Month - National Nutrition Month - Kidney Disease Awareness Month
- Jackson Rotary "Trivia Challenge" - Sat Mar 12
- Award-winning Western singer-songwriter Dave Stamey returns for FACL's "Boots ‘n Books" – Sun Mar 13
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- Dandelion Days - Mar 19-20
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NEW LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES IN AMADOR COUNTY
In case you haven't heard, there are several new "Little Free Libraries" that have just been installed and/or are being installed, all over Amador County! This exciting project is being organized in partnership with Read Across Amador, the Gold Country Woodworkers, and Pine Grove Elementary School! Special thanks to the Gold Country Woodworkers for their skills and expert craftsmanship, and to the students and teachers at Pine Grove Elementary School for their help, enthusiasm, and beautiful artistic skills!
Here is a list of the newest LFL's being unveiled, along with the dates for their upcoming "Ribbon Cuttings." If you are available, please feel free to attend... and if you're able, bring a book to donate!
Mike Clark Field, Pine Grove
Lockwood Fire Department, Volcano
First 5 Amador, Jackson
Howard Park, Ione
3/8   (time TBA)  -- Pine Grove Park
3/21 (time TBA)  -- Tribal TANF, Jackson
To see fantastic pictures of some of the first Ribbon Cuttings at Lockwood Fire Department, First 5 Amador, and Howard Park, please visit the Facebook pages of the Upcountry Community Center and First 5 Amador. To stay updated on upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, be sure to "like" these Facebook pages!
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LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS AT FAITH LUTHERAN: We are hosting Lenten Soup Suppers for the seven weeks of Lent, in our fellowship hall; located at 22604 Hwy 88, Pioneer. Enjoy a good meal and a short message as you prepare for Easter. Lenten Mid-Week Service; Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Lenten Soup Supper follows the service. For more information, visit: http://faithlutheranpioneer.org/
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MARCH CHAMBER MIXER is on Wednesday, March 9 from 5:30-7:30PM at Servpro, 1615 Thomas Street, Jackson.Don't forget to bring a raffle prize and get 5 extra raffle tickets! We're having a crazy hat contest, too! Business card raffle, too. Get your business recognized...great networking opportunity! For more info call: 223-03501
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IONE PICNIC ASSOCIATION MEETING - Wed Mar 9 at 6:30 PM in the Clark's Corner Banquet Room. Any and all volunteers welcome! Dinner/Dance tickets, Bed Bug Challenge registration forms and Vendor Booth forms will be available at the meeting,
CANCELLATION NOTICE: The March 10 AWA Board meeting has been cancelled. Please note that the next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be on March 24.
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FUNDRAISER: OPERATION CARE’S GO! YOUTH PROGRAM having a fundraising event. We are hoping that you have a sweet tooth and would be interested in purchasing some of our wonderful selections. We will be selling St. Patrick's Day themed Cake Pops and freshly baked brownies by the dozen!
If you want the best of both worlds order our wonderful St. Patrick's Day Special which gives you a dozen of our St. Patrick's Day themed Cake Pops and a dozen of our freshly baked brownies at a reduced price.
All orders are due by March 11th. We will be happy to deliver your order on March 17th!
You can fill out the order form here and email it tonatalie@operationcare.org or fax it to (209) 223-2987.
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SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS:
Mar 11 - Pierre Bensusan - Finger-style Guitarist
Mar 12 - Maria Muldaur - "Way Past Midnight" Show
Mar 13 - Dana Fuchs - Blues, Rock, Soul
Mar 19 - Johnny Cash Tribute featuring James Garner
Mar 25 - The Black Lilies
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
MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS PRESENT: PRESERVING FISH AND GAME - So you had a great year hunting and fishing!  But what can you do with your bounty besides freezing?  Learn from an expert to safely preserve your catch in this class on curing, smoking, dehydrating, and pressure canning fish and game. We’ll cover the benefits of dry rubs and brining and you will learn to make your own venison jerky.
Join us for this class and learn about the benefits of preserving fish and game on Saturday, March 12, 2016 between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road in Jackson.   The cost of this class is $5.00, payable at the door.
Arrive early, as this has been one of our best-attended classes in past years.  Space is limited to 50 people. Contact the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties at acmfp@ucdavis.edu or (209) 223-6857 for any questions.
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ROTARY CLUB OF JACKSON PRESENTS 2016 TRIVIA CHALLENGE – Saturday, March 12. Trivia Challenge is at Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Check-in 2–3pm, Challenge 3–5 pm. Spectators: $10 each (supervised children OK). Finger food provided. Cash bar for adults.
Proceeds will help send more kids to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards),
Rotary’s multi-day leadership experience for high school juniors.
Space is limited. Register now! For more information, a registration form, and complete rules: visit www.jacksonrotary.org or email rotaryjackson@gmail.com or phone 209-217-8126.
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LOCKWOOD FPD “TACO DE MARZO” - Saturday March 12 at 5PM at Lockwood Fire Station #152, 19715 Shake Ridge Road (at corner of Hale Road).
Come join the fun and build your own taco's!  beef, vegetarian, includes rice, beans, dessert, coffee, water. Just $10 at the door helps support our volunteer fire department. Help us build sleeping quarters for overnight shifts. And enjoy great food too!
http://www.lockwoodfire.org/auxiliary.html
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AMADOR COUNTY CONCERT BAND PRESENTS: “MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS - Sun Mar 13 at 3PM at the Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove. Featuring the music of John Williams “Out Of This World”, Brigadoon Medley”, “Caribbean Holiday” and a “Leroy Anderson Tribute”. Selections include Syncopated Clock, Blue tango and Bugler’s Holiday. Refreshments available, visit our web site at www.accband.org
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ACRA BINGO 2016 - March 15, April 5 & 19, May  3 & 17 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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FREE WORKSHOP: WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (WRAP) A workshop series provided for residents affected by the Butte Fire. WRAP helps people regain control of their lives when they are struggling to manage difficulties and stress. At the Upcountry Community Center starting Wednesday, March 16th 10am to noon. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 209-283-3373.
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TAX SALE - The Amador County Tax Collector will hold a public auction sale of tax-defaulted property on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 10:00 am, in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, located in the Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA. Parcels become subject to sale by the Tax Collector at the end of 5 years from the date of tax default. For more information, visit: http://www.amadorgov.org/government/treasurer-tax-collector
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FOOTPRINTS SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, March 16 at 6PM. Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Building Mountain Room. Footprints is a free support group to help families find their way back to life, after a loss. This group is open to all parents who have experienced the death of their baby, from pregnancy through infancy. Footprints is also a place where grieving parents with similar experiences can come together and share their feelings about their loss, and the love for their babies. Support groups are held once every month, on Wednesday evenings. For more information, or to request the schedule for the entire year, please call First 5 Amador at 257-1092.
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NOTICE: COUNTY OF AMADOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 16-01 -  COUNTY RADIO MAINTENANCE - Sealed Proposals due by Thursday, March 17 at 1:30PM.
For more information, visit:
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: CELEBRATING FLOWERS - Who can resist a flower?  There is no question of their beauty.  On Saturday, March 19 the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will host a free class Celebrating Flowers. This class will cover perennials, bulbs and some shrubs.  The plants discussed will be selected based on their willingness to grow in the foothills and their water efficiency.
The class will be from 9AM-12 at the Amador County GSA building, 12200-B Airport Road in Martell. If you have any questions about the class or have other gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu, or visit: http://ucanr.edu/sites/Amador_County_MGs/
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NEW YORK FITNESS’ FIRST DOUBLES PING PONG TOURNAMENT will be held on Saturday March 19th, starting at 2:00pm! Tournament will be double elimination and the cost will be $25 per team. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Sign ups are available at New York Fitness, 615 New York Ranch Road. For more information, call 223-3236
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IONE HOMECOMING FUNDRAISER DINNER/DANCE “HOEDOWN IN THE ARENA” - Saturday, March 19. Cocktails at 5:30pm and Dinner at 7pm at the Arena at Howard Park, Ione.
Tickets are $25/each or 2 for $40. Children 6 and under are $10. To get your tickets, call Noele 209-663-1343; Lacey 209-304-8090 or Mitze at 209-304-7970.
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NAMI AMADOR -The Amador County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Amador) is holding an affiliate meeting and support group on Tuesday, March 22nd in the Multi-purpose Conference Room at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson from 5:30 to 6:40 pm. From 7:00 to 8: 30 pm we will conduct confidential Support Groups for family members and individuals living with mental illnesses. For information call NAMI Amador (at ATCAA) 209-223-1485 Ex. 266.
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: BUILDING & USING A HOOP HOUSE - Would you like to have more control over the length of your growing season? Do you want to harvest tomatoes year round and grow the lettuce for your salads in the hot summer? If so, then a hoop House could be the perfect addition to your gardening area. Sean Kriletich, well-known local organic gardener and honey producer, has both knowledge and experience building and growing vegetables in these structures.  This workshop will cover the construction and utilization of a low cost hoop-house.  Attendees will gain hands on experience in the complete construction of a hoop-house as well as ideas for using the structure to prevent frost in the winter and keep the plants cooler in the summer.
This free workshop is sponsored by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County and will be held on Saturday, March 26, from 9am-12 noon at the lavender farm of Amador County Master Gardener, Ron Antone, in Mount Aukum. Call or e-mail for directions and to sign up for the class. Pre-registration is required.

If you have any questions about the class or have other gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or e-mail, mgamador@ucdavis.edu, web site: http://ucanr.edu/sites/Amador_County_MGs/
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APRIL 2016+
- Meet the Chefs at Amador Four Fires - Sat May 7
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2016 49ER PYPASS RUN - Lace up your shoes for the 10th Annual 49er Bypass Run on Saturday, April 2 in Downtown Sutter Creek. Online registration is available at goacra.org. Packet pick-up starts at 7am on Main Street with the race starting at 8am sharp.  Race day registration will be available.  This 5K and 10K course takes you through the rolling hills of Sutter Creek and Amador City and offers views of the Sutter Gold Mine and the Freemont/Grover Mine Head Frame.  Registration is $20 if you are 17 and under and $25 if you are over 18. Participants will receive a custom Sport-Tek race shirt and a swag bag filled with goodies from this year’s sponsors. Overall Winners will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a custom medal.  Medals will also be handed out to the top three finishers in each age group.  Contact Kim Traverso at 223-6349 or ktraverso@amadorgov.org  
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A CUP OF YARN: Hey everyone, if you are into knitting, come join the ladies every 1st Monday of the month at Sina’s Backroads Cafe in Sutter Creek, from 10:30 to noonish! The group name is A Cup of Yarn on Facebook. Come join the fun! Good people Good food!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Acupofyarn
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: TACKLING COMMON PESTS:  Homeowners and gardeners alike suffer incredible disruptions from damage caused by many common pests. Do you have ants or other in-house pests?  Are ground squirrels, gray squirrels, gophers, mice, aphids or deer unwelcome outside guests?  The list could go on and on.  Nematodes and a “new bug” will also be presented.  This free class will provide information on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) to help you decide on a plan of action.

This class will be presented by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, April 9, from 9am-12 noon at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road Jackson/Martell.​ If you have any questions call the Master Gardeners from 9:00 a.m. -12 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at 223-6838 or e-mail mgamador@ucdavis.edu, Web site: http://ucanr.edu/sites/Amador_County_MGs/
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THE AMADOR COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD is the entity mandated by ca code to "review and evaluate the community's mental health needs, recovery services,facilities and special problems, and to advocate for persons with serious mental illness and those in recovery."
The Board, recently reorganized and pro-active,meets every other month. Several positions remain for those who have/had a personal or family need for services, or who have a special expertise or interest in behavioral health services.
The next meeting is Wednesday April 20 from 3:30-5:00PM at the HHS building in Martell
For additional information contact.
Dr. Arnie Zeiderman
Chair- ACBHAB
arnyzdoc@sbcglobal.net
209-267-1308
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BRITISH YOUTH SOCCER CAMP - Challenger Sports' British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US and Canada. Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. With programs for each age, the curriculums includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a mini tournament play.
Camp will be held at the Howard Park Soccer Fields in Ione Starting Monday, June 6th - Friday, June 10th. Register by April 22nd to receive a FREE Jersey! Registration includes a soccer ball and camp t-shirt.
Mini Soccer from 9am-10:30 am, Ages 3-5 $118
Mini Soccer from 10:40-12:10am, Ages 3-5 $118
Half Day Camp from 9am-12pm, Ages 6-12 $139
Golden Goal (Monday-Thursday) 12:30pm-2:30pm, Ages 6-12 $45 (only available for Half Day Camp Participants)
Register online at:
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SAVE THE DATE: TetraBrazil Soccer Academy
TetraBrazil Soccer Academy offers unique programs of technical development that challenge each player to raise their game to new heights. The TetraBrazil curriculum has been designed by our professional coaches to provide teams, coaches and players with the same, expert level of training received by the top youth players in Brazil. The TetraBrazil Soccer Academy will teach your child more than just techniques and tactics. Each member of the TetraBrazil coaching staff will bring an authentic taste of the flair, passion, and creativity of Brazilian soccer to our camps.
Camp will be held at the Howard Park Soccer Fields in Ione Starting Monday, June 6th - Friday, June 10th. Register by April 22nd to receive a FREE Jersey! Registration includes a soccer ball and camp t-shirt.
Half Day Camp from 9am-12pm, Ages 13-18 $164
Half Day Camp from 1pm-4pm, Ages 8-18 $164
Full Day Camp from 9am-4pm, Ages 13-18 $204
Register online at:
https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&imp=f&iid=94341&&returncom=productlist
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SPECIAL EARTH DAY CONCERT WITH LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS - Mark the date and buy your tickets soon! Bluegrass and old-time music greats Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands are returning for a special Earth Day concert to benefit the Foothill Conservancy! The concert is Saturday, April 23rd from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Mokelumne Town Hall. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $15 for children under 12. For more information, e-mail Carolyn@foothillconservancy.org or call her at 209-223-3508 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2510696
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SAVE THE DATE! “GOLDEN THREADS” QUILT SHOW - Mother Lode Quilters’ Guild Presents “Golden Threads” Quilt Show on October 1-2, 2016, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Featured Quilter: Sandra Mollon. Quilts, Wearable Art, Vendors, Country Store, Silent Auction, and Guild Challenge. At the Historic Downtown Sutter Creek Auditorium and Community Center. Admission $6.00 For more information, call Anelie at 296-7059 or visit: www.mlqgsuttercreek.org
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LOCAL CALENDARS:
E-mail your releases, briefs, newsletters, announcements, etc. for our calendar to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Opinions & Issues
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Meetings
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
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CITY/COUNTY 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.
IONE PLANNING COMMISSION meets on the 2nd Tues at 6PM
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 the 2nd & 4th 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.
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Classes, Workshops, Seminars
EDUCATE, EQUIP & SUPPORT: BUILDING HOPE FOR PARENTS, a 13 week program is designed to provide parents with evidence-based education about childhood mental health illnesses and treatments options. The purpose is to provide education and promote the building of natural supports between parents. This program will inform participants about common childhood mental health issues and symptoms management techniques. Please join us for this free series at the Ione Family Resource Center on Mondays 9:30am starting February 22nd. For more information or to RSVP please call 296-2785.
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NEW YORK FITNESS’ WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASSES - Classes are free to members. Non-members, only $10 per class. Join the gym, and get the classes for free! Monday nights from 5-6PM in the Yoga Studio at NY Fitness, 615 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. This is an active class; please wear comfortable clothes.
Learn how to hit, strike, knee and kick. Learn how to defend yourself against grabs. Chokes, bear hugs and ground attacks.
Call 209.223.3236 www.nyftyfitness.com. Like us on Facebook!
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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.
Our Hours in Pine Grove:
Monday, Wed & Fri . . . 8am - Noon
Tuesday & Thurs . . . 8am - 11am
Saturday 9 - 10am During Zumba
(Only changes are the Saturday hours)

Call to find out more about our programs and classes and how you can improve your balance, flexibility, strength and more here at Team Fitness - A Comfortable Place to Get in Shape. 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
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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.org
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GENTLE YOGA CLASSES - Team Fitness in Pine Grove offers Beginning Hatha Yoga Program with classes offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes 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
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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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A CUP OF YARN: Hey everyone, if you are into knitting, come join the ladies every 1st Monday of the month at Sina’s Backroads Cafe in Sutter Creek, from 10:30 to noonish! The group name is A Cup of Yarn on Facebook. Come join the fun! Good people Good food!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Acupofyarn
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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE HUB - Every 3rd Thursday at The Hub in Jackson (above Hein & Co. Bookstore). Free event, open to everyone! Bring your instrument, poetry, jokes and stories. Or just come and enjoy the fun and free entertainment! For more information, call AmadorArts at 267-9038 or email amadorarts@gmail.com
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FRIDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB DINNER - Friday night...the perfect occasion to go out for Chef Chris Martin’s prime rib of beef au jus. This hearty main dish comes with a baked potato and seasonal vegetables. Choose from a 12-ounce portion for $17.95 or a hefty 16-ounce portion for only $19.95. You won’t find better prices on quality prime rib!
Nothing goes better with a fine meal than live entertainment! Enjoy some lovely piano music performed by Ione’s own Dennis Yancey, along with killer saxophone tunes from Hank Devore, while you dine! Clark’s Coner is at 12 West Main in Ione. Visit: www.clarkscornerione.com
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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 for some good food...thanks, hope to see you!
Terri Jo Cavana
Cavana's Deli
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SCOFIELDS COWBOY CAMPFIRE 2016 SCHEDULE in Fiddletown can be found at:

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More announcements...
BUTTE FIRE RECOVERY - Information, resources, releases
AMADOR COUNTY HISTORY: Kennedy Tailings Dam
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CHRISTIAN DABLER is a freshman at Argonaut HS and has been asked to represent the State of CA and the US at the 2016 Down Under sports for Cross Country! You can support him by donating here:
ATTENTION ARTISTS and CRAFTSPEOPLE!
Jackson Business & Community Assoc. is looking for artists and crafts-people to show and sell at our Shine, Wine & Dine event on Saturday, May 21.
SHINE WINE & DINE is a classic car show, with wine tasting, artists, and music for a day-long street festival on Main Street, Jackson. No charge to artists for a space -- we request an item for our raffle.  
Are you interested? Let me know! And please pass the word to others you think might want to show at the event. Please reply with the contact information below and we will reserve space for you -- spaces are limited...
Saturday, May 21. Show Hours: 10 am - 3 pm
Set up 8 - 9:30. The event is outdoors -- vendors must provide their own tents/tables/chairs etc.
No fee for space -- JBCA is requesting an item for our raffle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND RETURN TO ME:
Artist(s) Name(s):
Art Medium or Craft Description:
Phone #
Cell Phone # for the Day Of Event:
Best Email Address for further information:
Space Needed: 10' x 10'         Other:
Thank you!
Lucy Hackett,
JBCA President
209-223-4603, 209-304-5780 johnhaedrich@sbcglobal.net
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THE HEALING WORD Foursquare Gospel Church   Sunday Morning Service 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. Youth Ministry, ages 13 – 17, begins March 7th - 7:00 PM. New Bible Study for women- March 10th at 1:00 PM “If My Husband Changed, I’d Be Happy”. Men’s Breakfast- March 19th - 9:00 AM. Women’s  Breakfast- March 26th- 9:00 AM. Craft Monday- March 28th-9:00 AM. Men’s Bible Study- Monday nights at 7:00 PM. Home Bible Study in Pioneer-Monday nights- 6:30 PM.  Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study-1:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible Study- 6:00 PM. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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VIA UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER: CHICKEN POX - Just letting folks know that a case of chicken pox has been reported. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your primary care physician.
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FYI: WILDFLOWER WALKS AT STATE PARKS - State Park Docents will lead guided Wildflower Walks every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. beginning on Sunday March 6 and continuing through at least Mother's Day, May 8. Guided hikes last about two hours along the Buttermilk Bend trail, an easy 2.5 mile round trip hike. Meet at the trail head in the north parking lot, just past the concrete bridge which crosses the South Yuba River on Pleasant Valley Road. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended along with a hat, sunscreen, and remember to bring water. A $3.00 donation is requested and appreciated.v For more information throughout our short season, call the park at (530) 432-2546, or go to www.southyubariverstatepark.org.
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THE HEALING WORD - Foursquare Gospel Church - Men’s Bible Study Monday night at 7:00 PM. Home Bible Study in Pioneer is on Monday night at 6:30 PM.  Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study at 1:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:00 PM. Youth Ministry, ages 13 – 17, begins March 7th at 7:00 PM. A new Bible Study for women begins on Thursday, March 10th at 1:00 PM “If My Husband Changed, I’d Be Happy”. Sunday Morning Service 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. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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ENVIROCYCLE is offering a $5,000 rebate to fire victims to repair their home septic systems with systems that recycle sewage water so that it can be used again for landscape irrigation. 530-888-6480  info@envirocycleglobal.com
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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - AmadorArts is planning a Murder Mystery Dinner for March Thursday, 31 at the Imperial Hotel in Amador City.  We will be performing another of Beth Barnard's fabulous scripts and we are recruiting volunteers to be part of the production.
You do not need to have theater experience & you do not need to spend months rehearsing.  We will plan to meet twice in March to learn our parts and run through the action. I promise you will have fun. This is a great chance to Be Brave & Engage in the Arts!
Please reply if you would like to join us for the 3rd annual AmadorArts Murder Mystery!
Amador County Arts Council, 11A Randolph Street, 209 267 9038, e-mail: amadorarts@gmail.com, web site: www.amadorarts.org
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THE HEALING WORD Foursquare Gospel Church  Sunday Morning Service 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. Craft Monday- Feb 22nd- 10:00 AM. Women’s  Breakfast- Feb 27th- 9:00 AM. Men’s Bible Study Monday night at 7:00 PM is on “40 Days of Purpose”. Home Bible Study in Pioneer is on Monday night at 6:30 PM.  Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study at 1:00 PM, currently studying “Beginning in Christ Together”. Wednesdaynight Bible Study at 6:00 PM is on “The Power of Encouragement”. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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SUPPORT LOCAL CYCLIST THOMAS MORAITIS in the 2016 AIDS Life Cycle! For more information and to donate, visit: http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR/Events/AIDSLifeCycleCenter?px=2576540&pg=personal&fr_id=1880
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GOT DIRT? The Amador County Fair needs your dirt! The horse barn is getting ready for the upcoming Challenge of Champions High School Rodeo. If you have clean fill dirt we would love to have it! The area to dump is on the side of the containers near the barns. Please spread the word! Call 209-245-6921
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: AMADORARTS NEEDS HELP AT THE GALLERY. We have a great group of volunteers helping to operate the AmadorArts Gallery on Saturdays and Sundays.  But we could use a little extra help! The volunteers need help carrying our sandwich board sign to the corner of Main Street at 11am and back at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It will only take a moment, and would mean a lot. Please let us know if you would like to lend a hand! Thanks!
AmadorArts (Amador County Arts Council). 11A Randolph Street, Sutter Creek. Call 267-9038
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FREE TICKETS to The Mother Lode Highland Games on June 18 & 19, 2016! All you need to do is to VOLUNTEER to work 4 hours per day to get a one day entry. To volunteer please visit http://www.TheMotherLodeGames.com, click on the "Volunteer" link, then go to the registration form.
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THE HEALING WORD Foursquare Gospel Church - Men’s Breakfast – Feb 20th – 9:00 AM. Craft Monday- Feb 22nd- 10:00 AM. Women’s  Breakfast- Feb 27th- 9:00 AM. Men’s Bible Study Monday night at 7:00 PM is on “40 Days of Purpose”. Home Bible Study in Pioneer is on Monday night at 6:30 PM.  Wednesday afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study at 1:00 PM, currently studying “Beginning in Christ Together”. Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:00 PM is on “The Power of Encouragement”. Sunday Morning Service 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. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Gold Creek Cabin is for sale. Since we've moved to Boston, we just can't get back to enjoy the property and would like to start something new on the east coast. For Sutter Creek business owners, the cabin is an opportunity to purchase a turn key vacation rental business that has generated an average of over $40,000 per year over the last 6 years. Also, there is a $10,000 cash referral fee for anyone who refers a buyer for the property.
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DO YOU HAVE A HEART FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS? Can you offer a safe, loving and supportive home? Do you have a desire to improve your community?
There is an immediate need for Foster Families in Amador County! Families of all kinds are welcomed! Foster care needed for ages 0-18. SCFS offers guidance, support and ongoing training throughout the entire foster care process.
Please call Sierra Child & Family Services, 209-257-1244.
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FREE TICKETS to The Mother Lode Highland Games on June 18 & 19, 2016! All you need to do is to VOLUNTEER to work 4 hours per day to get a one day entry. To volunteer please visit http://www.TheMotherLodeGames.com, click on the "Volunteer" link, then go to the registration form.
There will be a Volunteer Meeting on Saturday, January 30 at 12 Noon at the Spur Bldg. at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Lunch will be provided. For more information, visit: www.TheMotherLodeGames.com
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MINER’S BEND COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PATHWAY - PERSONALIZED BRICKS AVAILABLE -The Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation invites you to participate in Sutter Creek’s new Miners’ Bend Historic Gold Mining Park by buying a personalized  engraved brick in the Commemorative Pathway. You and your family will not only provide financial support to the Foundation and help finish this park, but you will cement your place in Amador County’s gold mining history forever.
 The work at Miners' Bend Park at the South end of Sutter Creek continues. By now you have probably noticed all the mining artifacts that have been placed at the South end of Main Street.  Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation has been working hard to make this historical project a reality and now are building a brick walkway that you can be a part of.
 The SCCBF’s goal for completion of this park is early next summer, 2016. The Park will feature over a dozen displays telling the story of Amador's roll in the California Gold Rush. Work is being done on interpretive signage that will give visitors a brief history of the gold rush in Sutter Creek and Amador County, with historic photos and descriptions of each artifact on display.
 The SCCBF would like to thank all those who have donated time and money to help make this project a reality. The Donor Brick Campaign will help them complete the park. Purchasing a brick is the perfect way to commemorate loved ones, promote your business or organization, honor a special occasion, or find that special gift. Personalized Bricks start at only $100.
Remember, your brick purchase is tax deductible. Buying a personalized brick helps the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation preserve our cultural heritage in Amador County. To order, visit www.sccbf.org . For more information please call Frank Cunha at 209-304-9192.
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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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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. Must be 18 years and older. Positions in warehouse, food pick up and drivers (DMV record required).
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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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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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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
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Dickey's in Jackson is now hiring! Looking for energetic, customer-service oriented honest people. Experience in restaurants is not necessary but you must be at least 18. Come on in and apply!
http://order.dickeys.com/menu/dickeys-jackson-ca
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: TRUE VALUE: We have a Part Time Cashier position available. Join the team of the #1 Rated Hardware Store in Amador County! Data entry and retail experience is a plus, being a people-person, a must. Application available at Jackson-TrueValue.com or at the store.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: ACUSD is seeking sub school bus drivers. FREE training starting soon! Great part time job with flexible hours and good pay. If interested, call the Transportation Department at 209-257-5182 for additional information.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: MUNNERLYN'S - We are now accepting resumes for part time scoopers. If you are happy, like to clean and eat ice cream please send it to isostacey@gmail.com. Experience a plus but not required.
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AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
For current listings, visit:
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FIRE CHIEF POSITION OPEN: Lockwood Fire Protection District is searching for a part-time Fire Chief to lead our rural, combination fire department. Compensation: Stipend.
Click on the link below for full job description and application instructions:
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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: GATE ATTENDANTS at Lake Camanche - P/T Seasonal. No calls please for this position. 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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