Friday, July 14, 2017

Friday, July 14, 2017

 
News & Announcements
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DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN on KQBM Blue Mountain Community Radio, on this very Friday the 14th, from 3 to 5PM, on KQBM 90.7FM/103.7FM / kqbm.org, Live Stream Options,
will be lazy, hazy days of summer Americana Music for this hot afternoon, for our 197th Broadcast!
Note: the 198th Broadcast will feature East Bay Talent Surprises, from the East Bay Listeners of KQBM DFTM!
The 199th and the 200th Broadcasts will feature as many of Our LOCALS AND FRIENDS, as we can thank, in two programs!
Here's some Locals and Friends for This Broadcast!
3 to 3:30 PM: Black Irish Band! Steve Nail! John A Garcia! Anne Hills!
3:30 to 4PM: Mike Mullins! the late, great Kate Wolf!
4 to 4:30PM: Cosy Sheridan! Michael J. Miles!
4:30 to 5PM: Steve Kahn! Julio Stanford Guerra! Cheryl Wheeler (for Katherine Evatt!)! The Hopeful Romantics, with Hope Savage!
Radio On with Kat and Den, and cool on off at the Mokelumne River! (photo by Katherine Evatt, with Thanks!)
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SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE - Fri July 21 at 2PM in the Hospital Cafeteria, 200 Mission Blvd, Jackson. Are you interested in volunteering? SAH’s Hospital Auxiliary invites you to their open house where chairpersons from each volunteer department will be on hand to explain the different areas where they prove volunteer help within the hospital.
Refreshments will be served. To confirm or to get more information, call the Auxiliary at 209-223-7408, leave your name and phone number, and we will call you back.
Please note: This is NOT an employment fair. Strictly for parties interested in volunteering only.
http://www.sutteramador.org/about/volunteers_default.html
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SUPPER UNDER THE STARS - Sunday, August 6 at 5:30 PM Raise a Toast to Summer, Good Food and Friends. Consolation Street in Volcano open for dining only. One very, very long dinner table. You and your friends dressed in white. Live jazz, dancing, local wines, bubbles, and beer. Family-style dinner and decadent sweets. We call it: Supper Under the Stars. And you're invited.
Event ticket includes live music, appetizers, local wine and beer, family-style dinner, dessert, dancing and gazing at the stars under the beautiful Amador summer sky. And the opportunity to bid on Amador's best experiences and destinations, in silent auction items. $100 per ticket
This is a sell out event do not wait to purchase your tickets!
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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.  Sunday Night Services start at 6:00 PM - We would like to invite you to: Men’s Breakfast on June 17th at 9:00 AM- June 19th is Craft Monday,  “Brazilian Embroidery” taught by Evelyn - Women’s Breakfast will be on June 24th at 9:00 AM – The new Ladies afternoon Bible Study “Becoming a Women of Prayer” by Cynthia Heald is on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. The new Wednesday night Bible Study “Drawing Near” by John Bevere is at 6:00 PM. Stop by 20005 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove— or call 296-7283 — or visit thehealingwordchurch.org
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OBITUARY NOTICES can be found at: ww.danerimortuary.com
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Community Calendar
“SUMMER OF LOVE” 10TH ANNUAL TALENT SHOW featuring The Arc Players. Friday, July 14 at 1PM at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel Grand Oak Ballroom.
FREE to the public, $2 Admission donation gratefully accepted. Proceeds benefit the Arc’s Music Program. For more information, call 209-267-5978.
The Arc of Amador & Calaveras supports people in our community with disabilities. Visit http://www.arcofamador.org/
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: KIDS IN THE GARDEN - Looking for something a little different to keep the kids busy? Why not bring them to the "Kids in the Garden" Public Education class provided by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, July 15 from 9am-Noon? Learn how to make and maintain your own worm farm. Investigate how to make a butterfly garden and which plants encourage beneficial insects to visit our gardens. Plant seed trays and practice transplanting seedlings. Information provided and all activities are kid friendly. All ages are welcome. The class is free and open to the public. However, we are asking that you call 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucanr.edu to register to ensure adequate supplies. All classes are held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson.
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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MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CASTLE: Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 15th and come to Movie Night at the Castle. You will be able to take a self guided tour of the castle before the show from 6pm to 830pm then enjoy a music video by the band PVRIS and our episode of Ghost Asylum, both filmed at the Castle. Then get your popcorn and settle down for the original Dracula and Frankenstein on ACRA's 40' screen (Amador Co Rec Agency).
Mark S. Allen, our Special Guest Host will be here with movie goodies and tickets for an upcoming horror film to give away as prizes. We will have tasty goodies and wine/beer for sale to satisfy your needs.
Gates open at 6pm and tickets are $20 per person on our website www.prestoncastle.com and at the gate. Come on out and have fun while supporting Preston Castle!
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GUIDED RAFT TRIPS ON THE MOKE - Reservations are being taken now for special guided raft trips on the Mokelumne River’s Electra-Middle Bar Run south of Jackson. The trips, guided by O.A.R.S. of Angels Camp, will take place on two July Sundays, the 16th and 23rd, at noon and 4 p.m. The trip is suitable for all ages and no prior rafting experience is required. $75 per person. Proceeds benefit the Foothill Conservancy’s Mokelumne River conservation and restoration programs. To reserve a spot, see www.mokerafting.brownpapertickets.com or www.foothillconservancy.org. For more information, contact Carolyn at 209-223-3508 or Carolyn@foothillconservancy.org
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JULY 17-23
- Main Street Theatre Works starts the season with Southern Comedy "Doublewide,Texas" ~  June 23-July 22
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TRAIN TO BECOME AN ADVOCATE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Amador County will be starting a training for advocates for children starting Monday, July 17.
A volunteer advocate, known as a CASA, after 40 hours of training, are assigned to be a special person in the life of a child who has been neglected or abused.  The court will appoint the CASA to be the eyes and ears of the court and to report back to the court information they have gathered. The CASA will also tell the court what decisions and services may be in the best interest of that child.
The training will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks.
To qualify, you must be 18 years old, willing to donate your time and pass a thorough background check.
CASA of Amador currently has a waiting list of children who are in need of a CASA.
For more information about the program or details on how to become a CASA, please call the CASA program at 209-257-1980, extension 108. You may also email the CASA Coordinator, John jstettler@nexusyfs.org
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CALTRANS TO BEGIN PAVING SR-16 IN AMADOR COUNTY
AMADOR COUNTY - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin an improvement project on State Route 16 (SR-16) that will repave nine miles of highway from the Sacramento/Amador County line to the SR-16/SR-49 junction, north of Drytown.
This project will improve the road surface, efficiency of travel and safety for motorists traveling in Amador County.
Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 18, 2017, and be completed in October 2017.
Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled to be done mostly at day, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Telfer Pavement Technologies will perform the work under a $2.05 million contract.
Work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials and construction related issues.
For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Slow For the Cone Zone.
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SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE - Fri July 21 at 2PM in the Hospital Cafeteria, 200 Mission Blvd, Jackson. Are you interested in volunteering? SAH’s Hospital Auxiliary invites you to their open house where chairpersons from each volunteer department will be on hand to explain the different areas where they prove volunteer help within the hospital.
Refreshments will be served. To confirm or to get more information, call the Auxiliary at 209-223-7408, leave your name and phone number, and we will call you back.
Please note: This is NOT an employment fair. Strictly for parties interested in volunteering only.
http://www.sutteramador.org/about/volunteers_default.html
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MOTHER LODE RAGTIME SOCIETY - The next meeting of the Mother Lode Ragtime Society will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017,  from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium.  Julia Riley will be on hand to provide lots of good music. We're hoping other musicians will show up as well!
Last chance for early bird pricing on all-events badges for the Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, August 11-13. Orders postmarked by Saturday, July 15 can still get the early bird price of $70 for an all-events badge.  After July 15, the price goes up to $80.  This is a great opportunity to save $10! Hope to see you on the 22nd; also at the festival!
AMADOR DEMOCRATS: MIMOSAS WITH DELAINE EASTON - You are cordially invited to meet the former California State Superintendent of Schools, Delaine Easton (pictured left) who is running for Governor of California. Join us in the charming Sutter Creek garden of Susan and Alan Ross to enjoy mimosas and brunch treats while learning more about Delaine’s platform and plans
Sunday, July 23 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 7 Main Street, Sutter Creek.
Please RSVP to 209 257-1397 or amadordemocrats2@gmail.com
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JULY 24-31
- Jackson City Council - Mon July 24
- Board of Supervisors - Tues July 25
- Ione City Council - Tues July 25
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD/ACOE) - Wed July 26
- AMADOR COUNTY FAIR - July 27-30
- Amador Water Agency Board (AWA) - Thurs July 27
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs July 27
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ONGOING...
- Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express - Family Movies for $1 on Tues & Weds at Jackson's Cinema
- PUBLIC NOTICE: Amador Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan - Public Meeting Schedule through Aug 14


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- Wildfire Preparedness Game returns to Amador/Calaveras - Aug 1-14
PUBLIC NOTICE: Amador Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan - Public Meeting Schedule through Aug 14
- Lockwood Firehouse Concert - Sat Aug 26
- Victory Village 5th Annual Veterans Charity Golf Tournament - Sat Sept 16
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FARMS OF AMADOR: FARM TOUR & DINNER - Saturday, August 12. Self-guided Tour from 1-5PM in the Ione/Jackson Valley area...Westhaven Ranch, Upcountry Farms, Pope-Taylor Ranch. California Heritage Farm-to-Fork Dinner at Pope-Taylor Ranch at 5:30pm. Catered by Lucy’s Spice Box. Live music, raffle auction and wine bar.

Tickets are $75, $65 for Farms of Amador members. Available at all Amador Farmers Markets and at www.farmsofamador.com.  Proceeds benefit the Farm Tour Program for local schools.
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MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS: PLANNING FOR FALL AND WINTER GARDENS - Are you enjoying your summer vegetables? Why not expand into a winter vegetable garden?  Winter gardens require less care than summer gardens and the selection of cool weather vegetables is even greater. The results are not only delicious but also nutritious vegetables.
Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9am -Noon for their free Public Education class, "Planning for Fall and Winter Gardens". Learn what, when, and how to grow cool weather vegetables.
The class is open to the public. No reservations are required. All classes are held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson.
For questions, call the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County at the UC Cooperative Extension Office from 10am to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.  Website:  http://ucanr.edu/mgamador
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2ND ANNUAL PIZZA & POKER CHARITY TOURNAMENT: Sunday, August 6 at the Jackson Rancheria Poker Room. Pizza lunch begins at 12 Noon, Tournament begins at 1PM.
$60 buy in. Register by August 1 and receive 2K in bonus chips..
Players who register before August 1 and play 3 hours of live play in the poker room will receive another 2K in bonus chips.
Pre-Tournament add on will be available to all payers.
$20 will get you another 2K in bonus chips.
Visit the poker room for more details, or call the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort at 800-822-WINN (9466).
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E.M.T. COURSE SPONSORED BY IONE FIRE DEPARTMENT
August 21-November 6
Mon and Wed, 4pm-9pm
Every other Saturday starting Sept 2nd, 9am-1pm
Location: 22 West Jackson Street, Ione
A copy of CPR card, CDL/State issued ID required, and proof of immunizations (Hep B, TB, MMR) on the first day of class.

For more information, visit: www.emtclassnow.com
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Meetings
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.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CALENDAR: http://amadorgov.org/about/county-calendar

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MONDAY
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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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 1st 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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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.

TUESDAY
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.

WEDNESDAY
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.

'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.

THURSDAY
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/

FRIDAY
LGBTQ SOCIAL & ACTIVITY GROUP: On-going, every 1st and 3rd Fridays, 4:00 – 5:30m at Hein and Co., 204 Main St., Jackson. All ages welcome. Join us for dialogue, friendship, support and social activities. Contact: Marla Vander Meer (209) 256-3750 also find us on facebook at Motherlode Pride Center.

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.

SATURDAY
'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.

FYI...
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Operation Care
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PLEASE HELP BREAK BREAD WITH FRIENDS!!
Break Bread with Friends is an outreach program supported by the parishes of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Jackson United Methodist Church, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Jackson.  Each Saturday morning, parishioners from the 3 churches, along with occasional volunteers from other Christian churches, meet at the Methodist Church fellowship hall. There, they prepare and serve a free breakfast and a bag lunch "to go" to all who come. Guests are warmly and cheerfully welcomed and  treated with respect. Volunteers enjoy working together ecumenically, being Christ's hands assisting people in need.

THIS VITAL MINISTRY is in critical need of funding at this time! To find out how to donate, you can call Trinity at 223-0255 or e-mail office@trinitysuttercreek.org, or Jackson UMC at 223-1884.
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SIERRA MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT: Now hiring! Looking for part time server and dishwasher. Stop by for an application or call 209-296-7671 if interested.
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WEATHERED WOOD WANTED - Old fencing? Old barn wood? We want it! The creative folks at The Arc are in need of wood in various condition, shapes and sizes for tons of different project ideas. If you have wood you are willing to donate, please call Lurali at 267-5978 ext 25. Thank you!
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ONETO FAMILY FARM NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Our motto: Plant Your Dreams and Watch Them Grow! Located 5 miles east of Jackson on Hwy 88, the farm was started in the early 1900s by John and Lena Oneto, Also known as a truck garden, the farm produced a variety of fruits and vegetables including apples, cherries, corn, squash, melons, potatoes, Italian plums and Oneto onions. Many locals remember Cucumber Joe, a cousin that worked the farm for many years. The farm closed in the 1970's and has sat idle waiting for the next generation of farmers. Today we strive at growing an assortment of fruits and vegetables using sustainable farming practices.  We are now open for the season! We currently have squash, cucumbers, Basil, chard, leeks, onions, and French plums. We are open from dawn to dusk every day of the week. We look forward to seeing you at the farm stand!  https://www.facebook.com/Oneto-Family-Farm-201283843253695/
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TRI-COUNTY WILDLIFE:
- FAWN RESCUE - 209-283-3245. For more information on wildlife protocols, visit: http://www.pawspartners.org/find-an-animal-in-need.html
- SHARE THE LOVE! If you have a garden, share your surplus. Our birds thrive with fresh chicken eggs too. Please support us with grapes, peaches, strawberries, broccoli and blue or blackberries.
We also need paper towels, bleach, scrub sponges, laundry soap and trash bags.
*Please drop off donations at our animal center at 80 Ridge Road, Suite B in Sutter Hill across the hwy from the bowling alley, open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm.
Thank you for the continued support of our local wildlife and TCWC!
- FERAL CATS? Trap em' and get them fixed! Borrowing the trap is FREE and the surgery is FREE. Trap, neuter and release of feral cats in Amador County is FREE!
Simply borrow a trap, call the vet of your choice, transport and repeat. If you feed, they breed - so please jump in to help stop the overpopulation and the suffering that results. Call 209-223-0410 or visit www.pawspartners.org for more information.
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AMADOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT Employment Opportunities:
http://www.co.amador.ca.us/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO BE THERE FOR A CHILD - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Amador County is seeking volunteers to join their next training session to become volunteer advocates.
A volunteer advocate, known as a CASA, after 40 hours of training, are assigned to be a special person in the life of a child who has been neglected or abused.  The court will appoint the CASA to be the eyes and ears of the court and to report back to the court information they have gathered. The CASA will also tell the court what decisions and services may be in the best interest of that child.
CASA of Amador currently has a waiting list of children who are in need of a CASA.
For more information about the program or details on how to become a CASA, please call the CASA program at 209-257-1980, extension 108. You may also email the CASA Coordinators, John jstettler@nexusyfs.org  or Fara froberts@nexusyfs.org
Court Appointed Special Advocates Amador
621 New York Ranch Road
Jackson, CA  95642
(209)257-1980  ext. 108
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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ~ For individuals dealing with prostate cancer: For some years there has been a monthly meeting providing information and support, held at Sutter Amador hospital.  Now the object is to continue Prostate Cancer support in Amador County but in a changed way. There no longer will be meetings, but contact will be through Sutter Amador Hospital and Jerry Trottier who will provide referrals to men who have been active in the group, had prostate cancer and have had various treatments. They are willing and able to answer questions about their treatments. In this way we will continue to have support in Amador for those who want information about Prostate Cancer.
Contact Jerry Trottier, e-mail: Trottier@volcano.net  Phone 209-223-9133
Or Sutter Amador Hospital:  209-223-7500
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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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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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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 2017-18 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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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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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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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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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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COMMUNITY CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION:
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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