Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."
- Marianne Williamson
News & Announcements
NEWSLETTER: AmadorArts' Artsline - Feb 2017
Blast from the Past: Rainbow Mine, 1939
! Via Amador County Sheriff's Dept: More wet weather this week
- Come "Out" to Amador - Mar 24-26
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ACUSD UPDATE: We have been informed highway 88 will remain closed upcountry until 2 pm. Morning transportation is cancelled for students living above/east of the intersection of highway 88 and 26. Normal pm routes for all schools including upcountry students will be in effect today. Please call the Transportation Department if additional information is needed. Thank you.
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VIA BRIAN ONETO: FYI if you have not yet seen this regarding Mount Aukum Road Closure in El Dorado County. See link:
http://www.edcgov.us/pressreleasedetail.aspx?id=30064774126
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AMADOR POLAR BEARS SWIM TEAM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER - Saturday February 11 at the Volcano Union Inn and Pub. Historical Scavenger Hunt from 3-5pm, cash prize for the winners! Silent Auction to follow...fabulous items, services and getaways for bid!
Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Volcano Union Inn. Make dinner reservations after 5pm and mention the Polar Bears. The first 24 reservations will receive a FREE bottle of wine, or bring your own bottle. Pay a $10 corkage fee; the Union will donate all corkage fees directly to the Amador Polar Bears!
Call 209-296-7711 for reservations. Text Kelli Garcia for more info, 209-304-4800.
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CALL TO ARTISTS - Gold Country Artists Gallery invites talented artists working in all media to submit an application to join our gallery. Jewelry artists and artists working in 3D (ceramicists, woodturners, etc.) are particularly encouraged to apply.
To find out more about this opportunity, stop by our gallery, located on Main Street in Placerville. We’re open every day from 10-6. You can also call us during business hours.
Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main Street, Placerville, CVA 95667
Call 530-642-2944.
facebook.com/goldcountryartistsgallery
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: ACRA is now accepting applications for Recreation Aides to cover the Afternoon Youth and Evening and Weekend Programs. Please send your resume to jsmart@amadorgov.org or fill out an application at ACRA's office (10877 Conductor Blvd Suite #100, Sutter Creek). For more information, call 209-223-6349.
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WAREHOUSE WANTED: We are looking for at least 2K sq ft of storage space to rent for the next six months. Give us a call if you have something to offer within a 20 minute drive of San Andreas. Needed by Calaveras Recovers by the end of February. We are expecting a huge delivery of goods and need a large storage space for several months. Please SHARE to help get the word out! Call 209-754-4606
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CalEITC can put money back into pockets of working families. Do you qualify? Contact ATCAA today! http://atcaa.org/tax-assistance-2/
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JOBS IN AMADOR COUNTY: http://ca-amador.countyjobs.careers/
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⇓ See our Community Calendar [below] for upcoming events, meetings and classes! ⇓
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💗FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 6-12
- Chamber Mixer: CPU On-Site Computer Services - Wed Feb 8
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD/ACOE) - Wed Feb 8
- Amador Water Agency Board (AWA) - Thurs Feb 9
- SPECIAL MEETING: Jackson City Council - Thurs Feb 9
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Feb 9
- Amador Yoga holds fundraiser for A Foundation Building Strength - Sat Feb 11
- Cocoa Vino in Amador City - Sat Feb 11
- St. Sava's Annual Roy Ratkovich Memorial Crab Feed - Sat Feb 11
- Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Kara Grainger- Sat Feb 11
- 7th Annual Boots 'n Books Concert featuring Adrian "Buckaroogirl" - Sun Feb 12
- Valentine’s Dance - Sun Feb 12
- Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Rob Ickes & Trey Henseley- Sun Feb 12
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ONGOING IN FEBRUARY:
- Refresh Spa: Perfect Valentine's Gift
- Hub Family Fun Days - 3rd Sat through May
- The "Dirt of the Month" from Roaring Camp
- Creative Writing Class - Wednesdays thru Feb 15
- Healing Self Esteem - Thursdays through Feb 16
- Main Street Theater Works announces 2017 Season
- Sign-Ups for “A Taste of the Arts” Begin January 30
"American Pickers" Coming to California, Spring 2017
- BEHIND THE CELLAR DOOR! Get your tickets now!
- Kick Off To Kindergarten events scheduled through April
- Amador Four Fires: Early Bird tickets on sale now through Mar 15
- Foothill Conservancy, Executive Director - Deadline to apply, Feb 15
- Beneficial Property Tax Information from the Amador County Assessor
- More Arts Classes being presented by AmadorArts in January and February
- FREE Financial Literacy Program: Smart Money for Success - Jan-Feb 2017
- Support Main Street Theater Works...while watching a movie and eating popcorn!
- Hospice’s Annual Valentine’s Day Raffle Showcases Grand Prizes - Drawing is Feb 14
- Amador County Library's "Art in Public Places" features Melissa Doyel and Wendy Ward
- “Phoenix Rising” Exhibit for February in AmadorArts Gallery to feature eight artists affected by 2015 Butte Fire
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INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A FEDERAL JOB? Join Mother Lode Job Training on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, from 1:00 PM— 2:00 PM, as a Forest Service Rep teaches us how to master the federal online application system: USA JOBS. Workshop hosted at Mother Lode Training Amador Office: 10877 Conductor Blvd. #700, Sutter Creek.
Questions? Contact Tosha Stephens-Coney: wytoshasconey@fs.fed.us  or 209-288-6281
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AMADOR COUNTY HISTORIC RAILROAD FOUNDATION MEETING - Thursday, February 9th, Meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Amador County Building at 810 Court St, Room C, 2nd floor in Jackson. OPEN to the public come see what’s going on with our plan we would like your input.
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: GRAFTING FRUIT TREES - Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, February 11, 2017 for this timely class on grafting backyard fruit trees. Local Master Gardeners will present a hands-on clinic covering grafting techniques for home gardeners. Whip, tongue and cleft grafts will be demonstrated and practiced. Bud grafts will also be discussed. Learn how to grow a fruit salad tree. A variety of fruit tree scions will also be available for participants to take home. Hand-outs will be available.  The class is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. All classes are held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson from 9am to Noon.
For questions, call the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.  Website:  http://ucanr.edu/mgamador
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7th ANNUAL BOOTS ‘N BOOKS CONCERT - The Friends of the Amador County Library are very excited to announce Adrian Brannan–aka Adrian Buckaroogirl as the featured guest at their annual Boots ‘N Books Concert. The young singer has won much praise, including that of veteran cowboy singer Dave Stamey. Stamey, who has sung at three B&B concerts, says of Buckaroogirl: “She writes all of her own music. It’s very centered on the buckaroo lifestyle. She’s the real deal."
You can preview Adrian's music at her website http://www.buckaroogirl.com/
The concert is set for 3 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Pine Grove Community Church. For more updates, visit: www.friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org
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BAKER STREET PLAYERS PRESENT: “THE FINAL TOAST” - Friday and Saturday evenings through March 4 at Baker Street West, 204 Main Street Jackson, 2nd floor above Hein & Co. Bookstore. Directed by Beth Barnard. Tickets are $25. Performances: Doors open at 6:30 pm, curtain at 7 pm. For more information, call 209-223-2215 or email info@bakerstreetwest.com
Web site: http://bakerstreetwest.com/events/
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FEBRUARY 13-19
- Upcountry Community Council - Mon Feb 13
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon Feb 13
- Board of Supervisors - Tues Feb 14
- Feist Wine's Farm to Fork Valentine’s Dinner in Sutter Creek - Tues Feb 14
- Hospice’s Annual Valentine’s Day Raffle Showcases Grand Prizes - Drawing is Feb 14
- Ione Planning Commission - Tues Feb 14
- JOB OPPORTUNITY: Foothill Conservancy, Executive Director - Deadline to apply, Feb 15
- Friend of Music concert marks tenth anniversary of violinist Corina Stoian's American debut - Sat Feb 18
- Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Nu-Blu, Newgrass, Americana - Sat Feb 18
- Love A Fair 2017 - Sat Feb 18
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FREE WORKSHOP: WHAT ARE MENTAL ILLNESSES AND WHY SHOULD I LEARN ABOUT THEM? This workshop will address the following: Different Types of Mental Illnesses; How common are they? How you can support someone who has a Mental Illness; and where is help available?
This workshop will be provided at the following locations: Ione Family Resource Center February 14 at 9:30am; Upcountry Community Center February 22 at 2pm, and Camanche Lake Community Center February 23 at noon.  For more information or to RSVP please call 209-296-2785. Web site: http://www.nexusyfs.org/
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NOTICE OF MEETING POSTPONEMENT: AMADOR COUNTY RECREATION AGENCY - The regularly scheduled meeting for February 8, 2017, has been postponed until Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:30PM. For more information, contact Carolyn Fregulia (209) 223-6349. www.goacra.org
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MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENT: VIOLIN-PIANO CONCERT - Saturday, February 18, 3 PM, Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek.  Violin-piano concert featuring Corina Stoian, violin and Ron Brickman, piano.  Works by Beethoven, Grieg, Saint Saens, and Gershwin. Tickets $25 adult, $10 children under 18.  Purchase tickets at Mother Lode Music, Prospect Plaza, Martell or call (209) 293-4227.  For more information, go to www.mlfm.org.
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FEB 20-26
- Butte Fire Community Conversation - Mon Feb 20
- Sutter Creek City Council- Mon Feb 20
- Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Feb 20
- Ione City Council - Tues Feb 21
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD/ACOE) - Wed Feb 22
- Amador Water Agency Board (AWA) - Thurs Feb 23
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Feb 23
- Amador Songwriters Circle - Thurs Feb 23
- Stan Kelley Memorial Crab Feed - Sat Feb 25
- Date Night at Sutter Creek Nazarene - Sat Feb 25
- Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Jones Gang - Sat Feb 25
- 4-On-4 Volleyball League begins Feb 26

- Board of Supervisors - Tues Feb 28
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WORKSHOP SERIES: EDUCATE, EQUIP & SUPPORT: BUILDING HOPE FOR PARENTS is a 13 week series designed to provide parents and caregivers with education about childhood mental health illnesses. The purpose is to provide education and promote the building of natural supports between parents. This FREE workshop series will inform participants about common childhood mental health issues and symptoms management techniques, as well as provide information on local resources to help address your children's mental health needs. Starting Tuesdays February 21 from 12 noon to 2pm at the Camanche Lake Community Center, 4240 Camanche Pkwy N. To RSVP please call 296-2785.
Web site: http://www.nexusyfs.org/
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: PLANT PROPAGATION: Get ready for your springtime garden by learning the best practices for getting your vegetables off to a successful start. Seed starting and using plant cuttings to clone new plants is one of the most exciting and interesting facets of being a gardener. This class, “Plant Propagation”, on Saturday, February 25 will include an informative lecture followed by hands-on practice under the supervision of UCCE Master Gardeners.
Bring seeds or cuttings (keep cuttings damp) for a plant you wish to start. Some seeds and cuttings as well as hand-outs will be available.  The class is free and open to the public. However, we are asking that you call 223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu to make reservations. Please leave your name and the number attending. All classes are held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson from 9am to Noon.
For questions, call the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu Website: http://ucanr.edu/mgamador  
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ANNUAL CIOPPINO DINNER - Volcano Consolidated Lodge #56, Saturday, February 25 at the Volcano Armory Building in Volcano. Dinner served at 5PM. Happy Hour with no-host bar before the dinner. Excellent cioppino, salad and bread. Tickets are $35 per person, and available from any Lodge member, or call 209-296-4130.
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NATIVE SONS MARINATED CRAB FEED - Saturday, February 25 at Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 S. Church St. in Ione. A benefit for the Children’s Cleft Palate Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner includes crab, pesto, garlic bread, and salad. There will be a no-host bar, music, and raffle prizes. For ticket information, contact Judy Hardy at 209-274-4106. NOTE: Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early.
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STAN KELLEY MEMORIAL CRAB FEED - Saturday, February 25, 2017, Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for no host bar. Crab Served at 6:30 p.m. (wine available,  full no-host bar).
Hosted by the Sutter Creek Lions Club. Proceeds benefit community service projects, scholarships and Sutter Creek Boy Scounts Troop #63. Sponsored by Chicago Fire Pizza, Karmere Winery, and Dr. Todd Pickens.
Tickets are $25 and go fast! Cash, check or money order. Call Chuck Swiderski at 209-296-3457 or email e-mail cswiderski@volcano.net for tickets and information.
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🍀MARCH+
- Barrel Tasting, Paired Foods & Remarkable Wines : Behind the Cellar Door Weekend
- Flyfishing Class - March 25 & 26 and April 8
- 13th Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer - Fri Apr 7
- Coffee & Canvas - Classes Apr 21, June 16, July 14
SAVE THE DATE: Mother Lode Highland Games - June 10 & 11
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SKUNK HOLLOW GARDEN CONCERT - Mark your calendar for a delightful concert by Mark and Cindy Lemaire, Saturday, March 4.
Mark Lemaire is known for his unique guitar style: he incorporates masterful fingerpicking, slap-and-tap harmonics, hand percussion, and a delicate touch that goes straight to your heart.  And when he's writing website copy, he speaks about himself in the third person. It's all just part of the modern internet world, he tells himself.  While Mark's solo guitar pieces stand as complete statements, his harmonies with Cindy Lemaire are so perfectly matched that they seem like two people with one voice.
Check out their website: http://marklemaire.com/
Our traditional pot luck dinner will start at 5pm, with the concert following at 7pm.  I will be pouring my traditional SKUNK HOLLOW VICTORIAN GARDENS wine for your enjoyment during dinner and intermission.
Reserve early, as seating is limited. Sutterchip  209-986-3667
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RESCUED HEN ADOPTION EVENT: The Amador County Animal Control & Adoption Center will be hosting Animal Place and their chicken event!
Here are the details: If you are interested in adopting chickens, an application needs to be filled out first with Animal place.
or  call with questions (530) 477-1757 x 203.
Then your chickens will be available for pick up at our shelter on March 4th! It's that easy!
Scheduled adopters only. Please feel free to share this post and any questions please contact the number above, not the shelter. Thank you!
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2ND ANNUAL HOEDOWN - Sat Mar 18 at Evalynn Bishop Hall, Ione. Beer and Wine Bar - Dinner - Raffle - Silent Auction - Live Band. Come have fun and support the 141st Ione Homecoming! Tickets are: Adults $25; Children, ages 5-10: $10. Tickets available at Coldwell Banker, Main Street Ione, or call Lacey: 209-304-8090, Mitzi: 209-304-7970, Shelli: 916-719-4388 or Julie: 209-256-4608.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1335285489847059/
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GET WILD AND VOLUNTEER! WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS - Tri County Wildlife is looking for volunteers! Wildlife Workshops are coming! New volunteers and returning ones alike! See the dates below and follow the link for complete info! Call 209 283 3245 to reserve your spot!
3/24/17 Wildlife Workshop
5:30 pm @ The Feed Barn, 11261 Prospect Drive, Jackson, CA
4/1/17 Bird Rehabilitation
10 am @ The Paws Center
80 Ridge Rd
Suite B, Sutter Creek, CA
4/8/17 Mammal Rehabilitation
10 am @ The Paws Center
80 Rodge Rd
Suite B, Sutter Creek, CA
http://www.pawspartners.org/volunteer-at-tcwc.html Hope to see you there!
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CAR SEAT TECHNICIAN COURSE - On Tuesday, May 16th - Friday, May 19, Amador County Public Health will be hosting a Car Seat Technician Course. This is very important as it allows our car seat education program to continue assisting the community. We are seeking 16 students to fill the class.
Starting January 2017, children are now required by state law to remain rear-facing in their car seat until age 2. Exceptions allow the child to face forward once reaching 40 lbs or 40 inches, this is extremely rare.​
Contact Amador County Public Health at 209-223-6407 for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE: EL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL “A NIGHT IN SPAIN” - Saturday, July 22 from 5:30-11 PM at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Grand Oak Ballroom. Enjoy performances by flamenco dancers and Spanish guitar artists while basking in the decor of Old Spain. Dinner, Entertainment, Silent & Live Auctions. For more information, call Amador College Connect 217-8239.  Tickets available at Jacksoncasino.com starting April 3, 2017.
All proceeds benefit the Amador Community College Foundation, which operates Amador College Connect, a college resource center in Amador County.
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Opinions & Issues
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VIA SUTTER CREEK POLICE: Recently we have experienced a number of residential burglaries in Sutter Creek. These crimes are understandably disturbing to the citizens, and they are disturbing to the police department.
Our officers have increased their patrol of residential areas, so you should expect to see more of the officers cruising through the neighborhoods. Please feel free to flag them down and talk with them if you have questions, or if you have something that you feel might help solve these crimes.
Typically, these crimes occur during the day when the criminal believes the homeowners are away. From the neighbor’s house across the street, it may look like a stranger knocking on the front door and then going around to the back of the house moments later.
We are fortunate in Sutter Creek to have many residents who are retired, or who work from home. In our efforts to prevent these burglaries and other crimes in our neighborhoods, those of you who are home represent our most powerful crime prevention tool. We need your eyes, and we need your voices.
So, if you see something suspicious, we encourage you to report it to the police department immediately. On a personal note, I want to share that many years ago, my home was burglarized in the very manner I have described above. It was traumatic to my family, and we felt violated and angry that someone had come into our home and fled with our stuff. We at the Sutter Creek Police Department will do everything in our power to prevent this from occurring to anyone else, and ask you all to join us by keeping an eye out for each other and reporting suspicious activity.
James O’Connell
Chief of Police
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Meetings
CLICK HERE for the County Government Calendar
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CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS:
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 6PM.
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 (ACUSD/ACOE) 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 (AWA) meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 9 AM.
AWA Committees are scheduled as needed.
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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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AMADOR COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE meets on the 1st Monday of every month at 7PM at their office at 557 Hwy 49 Suite 3, Jackson. Call 209-257-1397. The public is welcome to attend.
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INVITATION TO JOIN THE LOCKWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AUXILIARY - We raise money for our volunteer personnel and have a lot of fun doing this. We have dinners, concerts and our annual pancake breakfast. We meet every first Monday of the month. If you are interested in joining our group, contact Carol Asmus at 209-2396-5681 or Marilyn Dillion, VP at 209-296-8011. Our website is www.lockwoodfire.org
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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS
Mondays through Thursdays
9:30 am - 11: 30 am
Various locations throughout the County:
Mondays - Camanche
Tuesdays - Jackson
Wednesdays - Ione
Thursdays - Pine Grove
A new year of the always-popular Toddler Playgroups has begun! FREE to all children aged 0-5, and their caregivers! Contact First 5 Amador for more information and specific locations, at 257-1092 or visit www.first5amador.com. Playgroups follow the ACUSD schedule.
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'MOM TO MOM' PERINATAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd Saturday of Every Month. 2:30 - 4:00 pm at the First 5 Building, 975 Broadway, Jackson. In this group for new moms and pregnant women, we support moms to recover from pregnancy and birth, help you feel well and be the mom you want to be, discuss anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulty adjusting, learn coping skills, relaxation techniques, and communication skills. Facilitated by Christa Thompson, LCSW. These groups meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month. For questions, information, and/or to RSVP for free child care, please call 257-1092.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesdays at 10AM. Call Operation Care for information, 223-2600.
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP - Interim Healthcare of Jackson is hosting monthly Parkinson’s Disease Support Group every third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30 am to 12 noon. We have a speaker for most meetings. We also have painting lessons for those who are interested. Call us at 209-223-9119 for more information.
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“READ ACROSS AMADOR” MEETINGS - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 12:30 pm at the ATCAA office at 935 S. Hwy 49, Jackson. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Please mark your calendars, and join us to discuss ways to increase literacy awareness and opportunities in Amador County. Meetings are open to everyone! For more information, please call 257-1092.
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CAMANCHE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM - Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the Camanche Lake Community Center. FREE to all children aged 3-5. Learn about letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and reading. Help your child get used to the rhythm and routine of school, and ready for kindergarten. Call Nexus Youth & Family Services for more information, or to enroll your child, at 763-2720 or 257-1980. Program follows the ACUSD schedule.
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'FOOTPRINTS' SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Wednesday of Every Month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Sutter Amador Hospital, First Floor, Mountain Room. Footprints 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. Adults only please. For more information, please call 257-1092.
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AMADOR REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE meets on the on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at their headquarters located at 12275 Martell Road (across from Panda House Restaurant). Our meetings are open to the public, and attendance is encouraged. For more information, visit: http://amadorrepublicans.com/
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LGBT (Life Gets Better Together) SOCIAL GROUP in Jackson for Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans Folk. Every 1st and 3rd Fridays from 4:00p. – 5:30p. at Hein & Co. ~ 204 Main Street, Jackson. All ages welcome! Join us for discussion, friendship and support. For more information call Marla at (209) 256-3750.


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Classes, Workshops, Seminars
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LI’L MINERS BUMPER CLASS” AT GOLD COUNTRY LANES - Every Tuesday at 11 am. Designed bowlers 8 years or younger. Learn bowling terminology along with bowling skills. Bowl 1 game per week for 10 weeks for $5 weekly. Bring a friend or make a new one! For more information, call 223-3334 or stop by Gold Country Lanes on 81 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek.
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DO YOU HAVE AN OVERLY-FRIENDLY AND RAMBUNCTIOUS DOG who embarrasses you when friends come over? Would you like some step-by-step guidance to teach your furry wild child to politely sit to greet you and others?
Our Furry Friends offers a Doggie Door Manners Training mini-guide, a follow-up discounted phone or Skype lesson, and a 3-session training class.
For more info, please visit www.dog-b-good.com/DoggieDoorManners
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OPEN STUDIO AT WENDY WARD’S STUDIO - Bring your project or come for inspiration every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Enjoy conversation, tea and snacks & a chance to see what others are working on. Feel free to bring a lunch and spend time getting to know others.
Basic tools (scissors, cutting mats, etc.) and a variety of materials are available to sample.. No formal instruction, but ideas and suggestions provided if you need a spark!
$15 for a 3 hour block, or purchase 12 hours (4 weeks) for $50. For more information, call 295-2224. On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WendyWardStudio/
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GOLDEN GIRLS ‘N GUYS- Classes meet at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays in Pine Grove at Team Fitness. We improve our balance, strength and stamina. The 45-minute classes are geared for seniors and for going at your own pace. Our ages range from 50s up into the 80's. Pay as you go or pre-pay $50 for 10 classes.
We have fun to great oldies music. Classes are small so you get lots of individual attention from a Certified Personal Fitness trainer who from experience, understands the issues of aging and helping the body stay healthy and strong! For more information contact Cherie Maitland at 209-304-5139.
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AMADOR COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL HAS OPENINGS - The Amador Cooperative Preschool in Jackson is Amador County’s only parent cooperative preschool, and currently has openings. ACP differs from other preschools in the county in that it is run by, and for, the preschool families. Each family shares in the operation of the school, and teachers and parents work together to create a positive, safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment for all children. A strong sense of community flourishes within this cooperative structure. ACP offers a morning preschool class that meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Families may enroll their child(ren) for 2 or 3 days a week. Please call Teacher/Director Elaine at 257-0622 for current enrollment information.
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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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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 HATHA YOGA CLASSES meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 12:45 pm at Team Fitness in Pine Grove. Classes are kept small for lots of special attention to help you make those healthy changes you've been wanting to make. Excellent classes for beginners and seniors! $8 or a pass of 10 sessions for $65. Contact: Cherie Maitland coach@jacksonteamfitness.com
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PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE - Thursdays 3pm to 5pm beginning October 20 at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center, First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson. Come join us for our interactive and supportive fall series to learn and strengthen practical, proven positive parenting skills. For more information or to register, please contact Coral Stricler at 257-1980 ext 103 or cstricler@nexusyfs.org
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Ongoing Events & Activities
EVENT CALENDARS:
Amador Council of Tourism - TourAmador.com
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
Preston Castle - prestoncastle.com
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More announcements...
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COUNTY JOB OPENINGS: http://www.co.amador.ca.us/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
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AMADOR COUNTY JOBS: http://ca-amador.countyjobs.careers/

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Lead Center Teacher, Head Start Program
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Foothill Conservancy, Executive Director - Deadline to apply, Feb 15
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THE HEALING WORD A Foursquare Gospel Church - Come join us for Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 AM with complimentary lunch immediately after service.  We would like to invite you to: Men’s Breakfast on Feb. 18th at 9:00 AM- Craft Monday on Feb. 20th at 10:00 AM; Come join us for this fun bread-making class – Women’s Breakfast will be on Feb. 25th at 9:00 AM. Men’s Bible Study is on Mondays at 7:00 PM. Ladies afternoon Bible Study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible Study is at 6:00 PM. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org
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BUTTE FIRE BURNT TREE REMOVAL UPDATE: The Calaveras County Department of Public Works announces completion of the process required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify hazard burnt trees from the Butte fire area.  These are the 8,400 trees that have the potential to fall and impact public roadways.  They are located within the County right-of-way and on adjacent private property.  Additionally, compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been received, and depending on weather conditions, removal and processing of those hazardous trees will begin January 30, 2017.
Crews will start work on Mountain Ranch Road and Railroad Flat Road.  Travelers should expect delays during daylight hours with intermittent road closures and one way traffic.
If you have any questions about this program call the Hazard Tree HOT LINE at (209)754-6767
For more information, visit the Butte Fire Recovery website at www.butte.calaverasgov.us

Like us at www.facebook.com/ButteFireRecovery
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VENDORS SOUGHT FOR MOTHER LODE HIGHLAND GAMES: If you sell a Celtic product (Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Galatian, Brittany, something from the Isle of Man, Cornish) please join us as a vendor at the Mother Lode Highland Games. Since a lot of Celts are Norse we'll welcome Norwegian products too. Oh, and you Brits we'll welcome you since Scotland is presently part of the UK. To participate as a vendor please go to www.MotherLodeGames.com to sign up.
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FUNDRAISER FOR JAMES VEGA: I am asking for help for this great family, the Vega's . Victor and Charlotte Vega have raised two great kids, Hannah and James, in a small rural community based in Amador County. Their son, James, was just accepted to SOU to continue his education. He is an outstanding student academically and a gifted athlete that helped bring our local football team to state championships this 2016 season. Victor, a hard working Christian man, just recovering from knee surgery received notification from his job and was laid off from Lowe's yesterday after serving 17 years for the corporation. Victor is still in recovery phase for the next 6 months. He was the breadwinner for the family and now they have no means to send James to college.
I am pleading for my nephew, James, deserves so much in life and more. Would you please find it in your heart to donate, every dollar counts to help a bright young man continue with his dreams! Help spread the word!
GO FUND ME: https://www.gofundme.com/39dj1go
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VIA JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT: Please help us support JFD's #1 supporter, Leland and his family in their time of need. Leland is an icon here in Amador County and lost his father last week. We are deeply saddened, and are asking our community to help her him out in any way that you can. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family out with his father’s final expenses. Please share and keep the Ruddock family in your thoughts.
https://www.gofundme.com/leland-ruddock-sr
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THE AMADOR COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD FOUNDATION, based in Ione, is looking for a storefront in Ione for a taste for the public.  If you have any ideas, please give us a call at area code 209 256-6693 and ask for Robert Staggs.
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DID THIS LAST STORM cause damage to your property?  If so and you want it taken care of, give me (Zach) a call at 209-273-8574.  I'm a very hard working, Purple Heart veteran. I'm very dependable, respectful young man, so if you have a job that you need done quickly and correctly please contact me.  God bless you for your time.
P. S. Your job gets done and you get to help from vet; it's a win-win!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? The Amador College Connect Center needs volunteers. Could you donate 4 hours of your time just once a month?  Help is needed with:
  • Clerical/Reception
  • Assisting students
  • Computer assistance/skills/technology
  • Fund Raising
  • Marketing/advertising
Volunteers work a four-hour shift once a month at the College Connect Center.  For those that are able, volunteers attend an optional once-a-month meeting.
For more information please call (209) 217-8239 or email: info@amadorcollegeconnect.org  
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VOLUNTEER WEEKEND DRIVERS NEEDED! The Interfaith Food Bank has a desperate need for route pickup drivers and riders for the 2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month. If you would like to contribute 3 to 4 hours for one or two days a month or be on call, please contact Charlotte Harris: E-mail chfeedamador@gmail.com. Phone: 209.267.9006
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FYI VIA THE HIVE: We are so excited to be welcoming the Americorps NCCC volunteers. The Hive is sponsoring them from January 11 through March 17. They will be planting seedlings donated by Sierra Pacific Industries and helping with erosion and fire protection issues, as well as other recovery jobs you may need hands for.
If you are interested in being considered to receive some of these seedlings, please complete the survey questionnaire as soon as possible!
The link to the survey is below and at https://goo.gl/forms/s9jFFQeljI0cER3F3
I look forward to hearing from you! You can email with questions to TreesBees@TheHiveButteFire.ORG
Mona Baroody, President
The Hive: a Butte Fire Recovery Center 501(c)(3)
By Appointment 209-600-1565
TheHiveButteFire.ORG
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YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE to receive the New Cal EITC as well as the Fed EITC on your Tax return or both, but you must file your taxes to claim it. Let us help you file for free at Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency.
It’s FREE and it’s your money, so get it! 209-223-1485.
http://atcaa.org/tax-assistance/
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ACCF SEEKS LEADERS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Are you interested in higher education in Amador County? ACCF is looking for business, community, education and government leaders to serve on the Amador Community College Foundation Board. Our mission is to advocate, facilitate and support higher education in Amador County. Successful leaders who can offer their talents and skills in one or more of these areas are sought: educational leadership, legal issues, financial planning and management, fundraising, technology, public/community relations, planning and organizing, community economic development, event planning or related areas.  If interested, please email Karen Dickerson, Board Secretary, karenltd@volcano.net for more information and an application.
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TAKE THE SURVEY: Amador County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Update Survey
This survey is being used as part of the Needs Assessment for the Amador County-wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Update process. We would like to know more about your walking and biking needs within the county. Please also make sure to add comments to our Public Comment Map to identify where you currently walk and/or bike within the county and existing hazards for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Click on the link below to take the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAZUxXiHhf1835Jw9VYvSDp0BVI7AamgJajeDlxO-VRSFKQA/viewform
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WHY WAIT? GET MOTIVATED NOW! Have you found yourself needing a new place to call your fitness home? Look no further! We guarantee you'll find only the highest quality of fitness training in our state of the art, clean and energetic facility in Jackson. Why wait until the new year? Stay motivated and accountable through the holidays with one of our certified personal trainers! Call us today for more information and learn how easy it is to sign up! Motivate Personal Fitness Academy, 209-406-8828.
On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/motivate.personal.fitness.academy/
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SUPPORT LOCAL WRITERS: Please support local writers and take a look at Placer Gold Writers crowd-funding project. I wrote one of the short stories, and was part of the editing team; check out the Kickstarter video! Your support of our publishing project would be greatly appreciated. This is a new venture for me and I'm very excited! Please share this post: every pledged dollar ensures we publish this awesome new book soon!! Thank you so much.
Eva Dunn
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1097189210/through-button-eyes-a-collection-of-short-fiction?ref=thanks_link
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MINI-GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: The Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council (ACAPC) has funding available for child abuse prevention mini-grant proposals for the 2016-17 fiscal year. One-time mini-grants will be awarded up to $2,000. The Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council has set aside funds towards the goal of contracting with qualified organizations and agencies to provide child abuse prevention services/programs within the County of Amador. Projects eligible for funding include schools, parent groups, non-profit agencies, and community organizations. The Council – a collaboration of county organizations, agencies, and community members – has found that the unmet needs in the area of child abuse prevention include the following focus areas:
•Drug & Alcohol/Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention
•Parent Education/Parent Support
•Promoting Mental Wellness/Trauma Informed Care
•Developmentally Appropriate Behavior/Developmental Milestones Education
•Neglect/Distracted Parenting and Child Safety
Mini-Grant applications may be submitted to ACAPC at any time throughout the 2016-17 fiscal year, however grant reviews and awards will occur bi-monthly. For an application form please visit www.amadorcapc.org, or contact Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council at 223-5921, or by email at info@amadorcapc.org
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BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST PROGRAM FOR CHILD CARE - Are you experiencing challenging behavior in your preschool or child care setting? First 5 Amador has contracted behavioral specialists that can help! These professionals can provide either child-specific or comprehensive consultations for child care providers and early childhood educators in Amador County. Consultants work with you, the child (age 0-5), and parents by offering on-site and phone support, strategies, tools and linkages to the support and resources that you need. This program is free. Please call First 5 Amador for more information, at 257-1092.
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"WOOD ANGELS provide free firewood to seniors, disabled, vets, and others in need who are having a hard time making ends meet.
Wood donations are primarily from private property owners
Wood Angels need to continue this service as the need is growing and they need monetary donations as well as volunteers, who are willing to split wood, stack wood, pick-up wood, and make deliveries of wood.
The group is totally volunteers, and no one is compensated for their time. All monetary donations go towards gas for pick-up/delivery, chainsaws, chains for chainsaws, splitter and splitter repairs, tarps, base rock for yard, pods for storing equipment at yards, new or used trucks for same.
Wood Angels have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/firewoodangels/) and are in the process of developing a website
Thanks for the opportunity to share this very valuable service for the residents of Amador County. If you need any more information, please contact me (Nancy) at the info below. Again, thank you!"
Nancy Fort
(209) 295-4876 (office)
(209) 256-2226 (cell)
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ANIMAL SHELTER: It seems there are always "stray" dogs at the shelter. Many dogs are found wandering by community members, others are picked up by AC.
Please, please, if your dog has gone missing call the shelter or better yet go to the shelter. Take them a flyer or a copy of a photo and description. Check back daily. Currently there are several "stray" dogs there. Big dogs and small dogs! If your dog (or cat) missing he might be waiting for you, alone and scared. (209)223-6378 12340 Airport Rd. Jackson
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HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS offers free Grief Support for adults and children. Please call our office at (209) 223-5500 for more information.
Web site: http://www.hospiceofamador.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HospiceofAmadorandCalaveras/
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GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER AT LOCKWOOD FIRE STATION: To assist the upcountry residents with keeping a defensible space around their homes, Amador Fire Safe Council working together with Farmers Insurance obtained a grant to provide a green waste dumpster at Lockwood Fire Station #151.
This is the second year this program has been available to those in the Lockwood Fire District area. Anyone can use the dumpster as long as it is only vegetation - pine needles, leaves and branches less than 2 inches in diameter. Due to the discovery of electronic waste in the dumpster, video cameras are now monitoring the dumpster and fire station area.
The dumpster is located at 23141 Shake Ridge Road, approximately 3 miles above Daffodil Hill. If you use the dumpster, please clean up after use and insure all vegetation is inside the dumpster. No plastic bags are allowed in the dumpster. We encourage everyone to use this free service to help keep your home safe.
For more information, contact Jackie Vaughn, Communications, Lockwood Fire Protection District, 209-296-5122.
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VIA UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Here's the information and application for the free low flow toilets & shower heads. Please read the requirements on "Eligibility" to be sure that you're a customer of one of the listed water agencies. Also, put your home address on the map by clicking on the "here" in the sentence "You can view a map of these areas here." Or you can call to verify that you're eligible. If you are, fill out and submit the information on the "Application" page. http://umrwa-conserve.org/
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FYI: The Office of Administrative Law approved the re-adoption of the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Drought Mortality Amendments. This emergency regulatory action readopts the 1038(k), Forest Practice Rule relating to the harvesting of dead and dying trees related to drought and bark beetle induced mortality.
The Department of Insurance completed the “Home/Residential Insurance and Wildfire FAQs” document to provide information for homeowners experiencing cancellations or non-renewals, Fair Plan information and other pertinent homeowner insurance information.  The FAQ document has been posted to the Tree Mortality website.  See links.
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GALLERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the AmadorArts Gallery in Sutter Creek.
Every Saturday & Sunday the Gallery is staffed by volunteers from 11-4. You do not need to be an artist, just enjoy art and chatting with people. Call or email DeDe at 267-9850 or email: dederyan@sbcglobal.net
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NOTE FROM LYNN MORGAN (D3 SUPERVISOR): “...I received a notice from our General Services Director, Jon Hopkins, about how best to report unusual wildlife behavior.
There is apparently an increase in rabid skunks in our county. Though I hope you are aware that wildlife should mostly be left alone, not fed, IF you notice any wild animal acting strangely, especially during daylight hours when most stay hidden, please call Animal Control, 223-6378.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rabies links and resources on CA Public Health: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/pages/rabies.aspx
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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
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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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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 SCCBF’s goal for completion of this park is this 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.
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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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: https://www.healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov/
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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 increase 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


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