Friday, January 29, 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: ""I think tolerance and acceptance and love is something that feeds every community." - Lady Gaga

News & Announcements
- Mayor Ed Lee Vetoes "Idaho Stop" Law
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DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN! Broadcast of Americana Music for you Listening and Welcoming Ears and Spirits, for these cold and snowy Sierras Nights!
3 to 5PM PST, on KQBM lp103.7FM / 90.7FM/ www.kqbm.org Live Stream!
This week we're Featuring Kevin Radley, Blues Man and Americana Showcases Promoter from the East Bay, and Great Songwriter, as well!
Kevin will be joined by classic performers; and friends/'locals':
3 to 3:30PM: Special Concensus Bluegrass! Beans Sousa! David Maloney!
3:30 to 4PM: Maria Behm! Cosy Sheridan!
4 to 4:20PM: Kevin Radley, with Tim Peck, Ray Stark, Celeste Monnette,Jerry Cook and Kathy Sierra!
4:20 to 5PM: Tooloose Renwah! John Covert! Liza Marie B. Sparks! Kathy Kallick! The Foothillbillys with Julio Stanford Guerra! Rue Claire with Theresa Madeira and Friends! The Hopeful Romantics, with Hope Savage and Brian Walker!
Radio On and Weather The Wonderful Winter Storms with Den and Kat!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: AMADOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION is looking for an energetic self-starter to be an Employer Relations and Intern Coordinator for the Amador Learning Center! The job will find internships for students with local employers. Part-time position paying $18-22 per hour depending on education and experience. Go to http://www.amadorcommunitycollege.org/pge-grants-20000-to-…/ for job description and application procedures. Emailkarenltd@volcano.net  with questions.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FACEBOOK GROUP:
What's up in your neck o' the woods? Join today!
Obituaries can be found at: danerimortuary.com
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Community Calendar
JANUARY 2016
National Blood Donor Month - National Mentoring Month

WEEK OF JAN 18-24
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ATTENTION WEDDING VENDORS! SAVE THE DATE! The Jackson Rancheria would like to invite you to their upcoming special event the 2nd annual Amador Wedding Faire, an event that can introduce brides to vendors for their special day! We would love it if you could participate!
The following details are:
Event Date: Sunday, May 1st , 2016 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Set-Up: Sunday, May 1st , 2016 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Jackson Rancheria Hotel- Grand Oak Ballroom and Garden Terrace
Being local to Amador County, your Vendor fee would only be $75, it does include a 8x8 trade show booth, curtained back wall, skirted table and chairs. We anticipate approximately 300 people. For attendees, tickets will be $15 for full tickets, $10 advance ticket sales. All attendees will receive $10 Free Slot or Match Play to the Casino.
As a thank you, we would like to offer you a $25 Lone Wolf Dining Credit if you return our Exhibit Contract by January 29th, 2016.
Contract:
We would love to have you participate! If you are interested, please complete the attached contract and return it with your company’s hi definition logo to sales@jacksoncasino.com, as soon as possible. We appreciate you taking the time to consider us!
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: NOURISHING & REBUILDING YOUR SOIL - On Saturday, January 30, from 9AM to noon, the Amador Master Gardeners will host a free class about nourishing your soil. Come and learn about the all-important plant medium: SOIL. Success in gardening depends on soil preparation. Methods of improving and maintaining your soil will be presented. The quality of your soil is one of the most important components of growing anything successfully. In this class will discuss types of soil and ways to improve soil including standard composting, and worm composting. Learn that clay soil is not the worst thing that ever happened to you.
This class will be held 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
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FREE CLASS: LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR -Give yourself the gift of a life-saving skill -- Learn Hands-Only CPR at this free class on Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m. at Lockwood Station 151, 23141 Shake Ridge Road in "Upper" Volcano.
Studies have shown that Hands-Only CPR started immediately by bystanders saves lives.  No worries about mouth-to-mouth contact, this new technique can be learned in an hour and the only tools you need are your own hands.  Taught by Steve Weston, Red Cross, and the C.A.S.H. cadre.  Class size limited; contact Cathy Koos Breazeal, Lockwood Fire Protection District to sign up, ckoosbreazeal@gmail.com
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COMPUTER DATA BACKUP SEMINAR - "Computer Data Backup, Use It or Loose it!"  Learn Cloud Backup-Safe or Risky.? Are Free Backup services OK?. Personal Data Backup: External Hard Drives, When and What to Backup and Personal Backup Strategies.  Also Business Data Backup Options: Redundancy Hard Drives, Incremental or  Full Data, Off-Site Data Storage and Third Party Services. Disaster Recovery, How to Restore Data will also be covered.  The Cost of this seminar is $30 per person, $50 per couple, Business discount $25 minimum 2.  This seminar will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Health and Services Bldg. 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, CA. To register call Barbara at ACRA 223-6349. Presented by Tori Moody of CPU Computers. For more information please call 296-0660.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIR - Saturday, January 30 brings an opportunity to jump into the New Year with gusto! The 12th annual Amador County Holistic Health and Wellness Fair returns to the Amador Senior Center in Jackson, offering lots of resources for you to improve your quality of life. The wide variety of vendors encourages attendees to start their journey toward good health and well-being, with samples of the many wellness products and services available locally. This year's theme is “Wellness From Start to Finish,” including all stages of life. Lunch is available for purchase, and a free raffle of healthy products and services is open to all who attend the event. This family-friendly event is from 11 am to 4 pm, and admission is free, though some vendors charge a small fee for their services. The Amador Senior Center is located at 229 New York Ranch Road. Sponsored by the Body, Mind, Spirit Center of Amador. For more information, please call 209-419-2503.
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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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5TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI FEED! Amador County Cemetery Board Spaghetti Feed will be held on Friday January 29, 2016. This Fifth year annual event has a new location and will be held at the Italian Picnic grounds. Same great cooks as last year. Plenty of Spaghetti both meaty red sauce and traditional pesto. Along with garlic bread, salad, desert, wine and soda. Please, no outside alcohol! Same fun as the previous years with raffle and door prizes. Doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30, and raffle at 7:00. Proceeds benefit The Amador County Cemetery Board. Tickets are $20 each or $25 at the door.  To purchase tickets, contact ACRA at 223-6349.
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AMADOR FOUR FIRES TICKET RELEASE PARTY - Sat & Sun, Jan 30-31 from 11AM-4PM. Join us for a day of great wine, good food and deep ticket discounts. Wine and food pairings, exclusive tastings, raffle for A4F Logo Items. 2-Day Only Discounts available at these selected wineries:
In Sutter Creek: Yorba Wine, Scott Harvey Wine, Miller Wine Works, BellaGrace, LeMoulet Rouge
Shenandoah Valley: Terra d’Oro Wintery, Renwood Winery, Jeff Runquist Wines, Vino Noceto.
Tickets officially go on sale on Mon Feb 1st. For more information, visit:

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Caravan of Thieves
SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS:
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
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT -  4 on 4, indoor co-ed at Argonaut High School Sunday January 31 at 1:00pm.  The cost is $40 per team.  Please call John for details about this new exciting event at ACRA 223-6349, facebook.com/johnatacra or jwilliamson@amadorgov.org.
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TRINITY SUTTER CREEK - This Sunday there will be only ONE service at 9:30 AM, followed by the parish annual meeting featuring special music, a slide show of last year’s events and activities, refreshments, and a short business meeting.  Please come to see what we’ve done and all we’ve accomplished over the last year.  It is a time to celebrate our community! Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 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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Violinist Corina Stoian
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT presented by the Mother Lode Friends of Music on Sunday, January 31 at 3PM. Music for piano and string quintet, with works by  Lyapunov, Gibbs, Ocon and De Falla.  With violinist Corina Stoian and pianist Ron Brickman and other string players from the San Francisco Bay Area.  Free admission.  Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek.  Go to www.mlfm.org or call (209) 293-4227 for more information.
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FEBRUARY
National Heart Month - Black History Month
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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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ACRA BINGO 2016 - February 2 & 16, March 1 &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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COME JOIN THE LOUIS BOITANO KICKOFF CAMPAIGN DINNER - Friday, February 5 at the Native Son’s Hall, Main Street, Sutter Creek. Social hour at 6PM; Swingles chicken and spaghetti dinner at 7PM. Help support and re-elect Louis as our District 4 Supervisor!

Tickets: $25 pre-paid or $30 at the door. For reservations or to purchase a table for your group contact Heidi Boitano at 267-5779 by January 30, 2016 or available at Sutter Creek Provisions. We hope to see you there!
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THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT GWEN CLAYTON for Supervisor 2016 welcomes the public to the Campaign Kickoff party Saturday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Blue Moon Cafe in Pine Grove. Complimentary appetizers and no-host wine and beer will be available, as well as live music by Nedra Russ and Julio Inglasses. This is an opportunity to meet the candidate, discuss the issues, and have fun.
Gwen Clayton is a Pine Grove resident who works full time for the County government and in the off hours as a freelance writer and publicist. She also volunteers her time for several local organizations and has been an avid advocate of small businesses. Clayton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Regis University. She is running for Amador County District 4 Supervisor in the June 7, 2016 election.
For more information, visit gwenclaytonforamador.nationbuilder.com.
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2016 CALIFORNIA ARBOR WEEK POSTER & VIDEO CONTEST - Calling all teachers and students to join CAL FIRE & California ReLeaf for the 2016 ‪#‎ArborWeek‬ poster and video contest. This year’s theme is “Trees and Water: Sources of Life”. Grades 3-8 are welcome to participate and learn all about the benefits of trees. All submissions are due by February 12th. Learn more about the contest at: http://arborweek.org/for-educators/
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FOOTPRINTS SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesdsay, February 17 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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TRANSFORMING THE DIFFICULT CHILD - Thursday, February 25 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson. This workshop is for you, if you are the parent, caregiver, therapist, or teacher of a challenging child or teen and you have found that no matter how much you (and others) try to help the child, he or she still struggles. These struggles could include anger, disrespect, arguing, overreacting, self-control problems, anxiety or depression. This free workshop is open to the public, and will be presented by Jennifer Lotery, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist who has been working with children and teens for over 25 years. The training is based on the work of Howard Glasser, M.A. who developed the Nurtured Heart Approach. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call the Foster and Kinship Care Education program to RSVP, at (530) 642-5659.
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WINDOWS 10 SEMINAR - Learn the tips, tricks and cool features: Work hands free, speech and facial recognition, markup and share web pages, Use one app for all email accounts, New Microsoft edge browser tools, game with Xbox, plus new features added constantly.
Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Health and Services Bldg. 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, CA. To register call Barbara at ACRA 223-6349. Presented by Tori Moody of CPU Computers. For more information please call 296-0660.
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STAN KELLEY MEMORIAL CRAB FEED - Hosted by the Sutter Creek Lions Club, Saturday, February 27 at the Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek.
Doors open at 5PM for no host bar. Crab served at 6:30PM. Door and raffle prizes. Wine served with crab provided by Karmere Winery (no outside alcohol permitted). Proceeds support community service projects, scholarships and Sutter Creek Boy Scouts Troop #6.
Tickets are $35. To order tickets or for more information, contact Chuck Swiderski at 209.296.3457 or email cswiderski@volcano.net, or visit: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/suttercreek/calendar.php
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MARCH+
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SIERRA BELLES LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW - We are proud to support the Sierra Belles & their fabulous social event! The Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held in the

Jackson Rancheria Grand Oak Ballroom on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The Hospice Thrift Store donates the fashions modeled. Proceeds benefit the Sierra Belle’s various community service projects. Tickets must be purchased before February 22, 2016. Call Jan Wilson 295-5536 for tickets.
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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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ACRA BINGO 2016 - March 1 &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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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 9 to May 14 and each team will have one practice per week starting in late March (parents can request practice days).
The cost is $70 for the first child, $45 for the second child, and $10 for the third child (max of $125 per household). Early bird special: take $10 off your total if registration is postmarked by February 16. 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 4.
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
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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 9 to May 14 and each team will have one practice per week starting in late March (parents can request practice days).
The cost is $70 for the first child, $45 for the second child, and $10 for the third child (max of $125 per household). Early bird special: take $10 off your total if registration is postmarked by February 16. 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 4.
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
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ACRA’S 2ND ANNUAL “HELP OUR YOUTH THRIVE AT THE HUB” - Amador County Recreation Agency presents The 2nd Annual “Help Our Youth Thrive at the HUB” Fundraiser for the HUB/Youth Programs on Friday March 4 at Thomi's Banquet Hall, Jackson. Doors open at 5:30 PM; Meal served at 6:30 PM. $40 per plate, Your Choice of Salmon, Steak or Chicken
- Live Auction
- Raffle Prizes
- Sit down Dinner
Your dinner sponsors a child for a month:
-Art, music and theatre classes
-Computers and software
-Books and arcade games
For Tickets, call John at 223-6349.
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ROTARY CLUB OF JACKSON PRESENTS 2016 TRIVIA CHALLENGE – Saturday, March 12. Form a team, test your brain power, compete for cash prizes up to $500, and have fun!
Trivia Challenge is at Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Check-in 2–3pm, Challenge 3–5 pm. Entry fee: $100 per team (4 people max, ages 18 and up). 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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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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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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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:
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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
RATE PAYERS TAX ALLIANCE: Garbage Rate Issues
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Meetings
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
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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.
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 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
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WINTER DOG TRAINING SPECIAL! $149 will buy you 3 private training lessons in Diamond Springs or Pine Grove. This is for a variety of obedience issues, however not geared to more serious behavioral problems. (Contact me for behavior problem packages and prices.)
The winter training special can cover walking calmly on leash, sit to meet and greet people at the door, wait, stay, preparing for therapy dog visits and more.
Please call Cherie Maitland at Our Furry Friends at either 209-304-5138 or 530-622-7877.
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PUBLIC AWARENESS SAFETY SERVICES - January / February teaching calendar:
Feb 3rd & 17th
CPR / AED 6p - 8p $50
First Aid 8p-10p $50
Feb 20th
CPR / AED 10a-12p $50
First Aid 12p-2p $50
Feb 26th
HCP CPR $65
Contact Jason to pre register at 209-304-0158 or email jasonzysman1146@gmail.com
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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 9 to May 14 and each team will have one practice per week starting in late March (parents can request practice days).
The cost is $70 for the first child, $45 for the second child, and $10 for the third child (max of $125 per household). Early bird special: take $10 off your total if registration is postmarked by February 16. 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 4.
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
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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. First class begins Mon Jan 4 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. 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
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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.orgFor 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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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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BUTTE FIRE RECOVERY - Information, resources, releases
AMADOR COUNTY HISTORY: Kennedy Tailings Dam
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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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FYI: PAPERBACK OASIS - We would like to inform all of our customers that at the end of May this year we will be closing our store. Also, we encourage any customers that have trade-in credit with us, to stop in ASAP so that you get the opportunity to use it all. Just a reminder, our hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm. 525-5 South Hwy 49, Jackson.
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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- Jan. 25th- 10:00 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”. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org.
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VIA FIRST 5 AMADOR: The Family Resource Network is offering a one-day retreat for mothers of children with special needs:
Ever heard the expression “If the world gives you lemons you need to make lemonade.”? As mothers of children with special needs we have faced many challenges. This year’s Mothers Retreat will focus on ways we can address those negative situations without being overcome by them. Family Resource Network offers a day of relaxation and fun for mothers raising children with special needs. The day will provide an opportunity for mothers to meet other mothers, and spend some time on themselves. The day will include games, music, fun, prizes, and lots of food.
Register now for the 18th Annual Mothers Retreat: Lemons or Lemonade?
Saturday, February 6, 2016; registration and continental breakfast begin at 9:30 a.m.; workshop hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; San Joaquin County Office of Education, Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton, CA, Chartville 1 Conference Room.
The registration form is available at
For more information please contact FRN.
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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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WELL-MANNERED DOG FOR THE NEW YEAR! Would you appreciate a dog who sat at the front door and greeted your friends, or maybe a dog who walked by your side with a slack leash and followed your commands? Or perhaps a dog who SAT and waited at mealtime or went in and out of doors with great self-control.
Pre-purchase 2 private lessons in Pine Grove before the end of January and get a third lesson FREE! There's no expiration date on when you need to use the 3 lessons.
Contact me by email trainer@dog-b-good.com or phone 209-304-5139.
Once you've contacted me and we've determined that I can be of help to you, you can mail your $99 payment to Our Furry Friends, P.O Box 97, Pine Grove 95665. If you'd rather have in-home lessons instead of coming to Pine Grove, I'll let you know what it would add on to the $99 depending on where you live.
Thank you so much and Happy New Year!
Cherie Maitland
Our Furry Friends
Training with Respect and Understanding
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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: AMADOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION is looking for an energetic self-starter to be an Employer Relations and Intern Coordinator for the Amador Learning Center! The job will find internships for students with local employers. Part-time position paying $18-22 per hour depending on education and experience. Go to http://www.amadorcommunitycollege.org/pge-grants-20000-to-…/ for job description and application procedures. Emailkarenltd@volcano.net  with questions.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY SPECIALIST at The Arc of Amador/Calaveras
Deadline to apply: Friday Feb 5
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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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JOB OPPORTUNITY: EMPLOYER RELATIONS & INTERN COORDINATOR - This is a grant-funded part-time temporary position for calendar year 2016.  Hours will vary averaging 15-20 hours per week.
The Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator (Coordinator) serves as a liaison between the Amador Learning Center (ALC) and business/ community/ government employers in Amador County to develop and maintain a range of student internship opportunities for work experience in local jobs in ALC student’s career path. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and deliver comprehensive student internship services in support of students’ educational, occupational and personal growth. The Coordinator is responsible for increasing employer’s awareness of Amador Learning Center and its programs in order to increase job postings, internships, and recruiting activities and maximize the hiring of ALC students by local employers. In addition, the Coordinator serves as a liaison with Mother Lode Job Training to secure career counseling, financial literacy workshops, and work readiness skills workshops for interview techniques and successful workplace attitudes and values. The Coordinator collects, analyzes and generates reports on relevant recruiting data and manages student and employer contacts in a database.  For more information, call Karen Dickerson @ 482-1369. How to Apply:  Send application, resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and available start date, to Karen Dickerson by email karenltd@volcano.net  Please put “Internship Coordinator” in the subject line.
Deadline for receipt of applications is at close of business on Friday, February 5, 2016.
Full Job Description and Application can be found at:
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AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
- Crisis Services Counselor - Temporary - Open Until Filled
- Deputy District Attorney I-III - Full Time - Deadline to apply: 01/29/2016 5:00 PM
- Deputy Sheriff - Full Time - Open Until Filled
- Dispatcher - Full Time - Open Until Filled
- Library Assistant - Part Time - Deadline to apply: 02/15/2016 5:00 PM
- Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Open Until Filled
For more information and an application, 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: DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I-III
The Amador County District Attorney's office is currently seeking a District Attorney I-III.  The ideal candidate will be able to present and prosecute criminal cases, interview complainants and assign projects to investigators.  They must be an active member of the California State Bar and possess a valid California Drivers License.
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary / Pay Rate: $73,956.96-108,763.92/yr
  • Post Date: 01/05/2016
  • Expire Date: 01/29/2016 5:00 PM
For more information and details about this position, visit:http://www.co.amador.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=22929
To apply, please submit an Amador County Employment Application:
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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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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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