Tuesday, September 25, 2018

ACN 9/25/18

NEWSLETTER: Mother Lode Harvest - Sept 25-Oct 1
Letter to the Editor: Part 2: Haven, Jordan and ElijahHalstead - Scott Allen
- FRED Talk Series: Community Mental Health Services in Amador County - Fri Oct 5
- Resilient Amador Community Gathering: Let's Start the Conversation - Tues Oct 9
- Dad & Me: Let's Visit a Horse Ranch! - Sat Oct 27
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OBITUARY NOTICES can be found at: www.danerimortuary.com
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Sept 24-30
- Board of Supervisors - Tues Sept 25
- ACWN Luncheon: Five Minute Presentations - Wed Sept 26
- AWA Personnel Committee - Wed Sept 26
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD/ACOE) - Wed Sept 26
- CANCELLED: AWA Board Meeting - Thurs Sept 27
- Learn How the Trauma Informed Systems Approach Can Promote Resilient Families, Agencies & Communities - Thurs Sept 27
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Sept 27
- 6th Annual Veteran Charity Golf Tournament - Sat Sept 29
- Mother Lode Harvest presents a "Farewell to Summer" Picnic - Sat Sept 29
- Mother Lode Friends of Music: Chamber Music Concert - Sun Sept 30
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THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI Amador) is holding an affiliate meeting and support group on Tuesday, September 25 in the Multi-purpose Conference Room at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Beth Stanton, the Executive Director of the Interfaith Food Bank.
From 6:45 to 8:00 pm we will conduct confidential Support Groups for family members and individuals living with mental illnesses. For information call NAMI Amador (at ATCAA) 209-223-1485 Ex. 266.
http://www.namiamador.org/meetings.html
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NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: ARSA BOARD MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Community Building, 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, California The next meeting of the ARSA Board is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Building, 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek.

https://cityofsuttercreek.org/amador-regional-sanitation-authority/
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INVITATION TO BID: SEALED BID No. 18-20 - Purchase of Eighty-nine (89) Motorola Digital Two-Way Radios for the Sheriff’s Office. The County of Amador is seeking sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, tax, bonds, insurance, permits, premiums, shipping, transportation, services, disposal, equipment, materials, and appurtenant facilities for the purchase of Eighty-nine (89) Motorola Digital Two-Way Radios for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, in accordance with all attached specifications.  Said bids shall be in accordance with the Bid Information and Documents contained herein and with the laws and regulations set forth by the State of California, and all other applicable regulations.  
Qualified bidders may acquire a RFQ package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA telephone (209) 223-6375 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or downloaded from Amador County’s Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.
Sealed bids shall be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200-B Airport Road, Jackson, CA. 95642; or delivered in person, U.P.S., Federal Express, or by any other courier to 12200-B Airport Road, Martell, CA 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at which time, sealed bids will be opened and read publicly at the General Services Administration located at the above Martell address.  Bids received late will be rejected and returned unopened. 
For complete information, visit:
https://www.amadorgov.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5844/15
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 18-17: Energy Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The County of Amador is seeking to retain the services of highly qualified Professional Energy Service Company(ies) to prepare and submit to the County professional qualifications for a guaranteed energy savings project(s).  The County’s goal is to select and develop a long-term relationship with a qualified company to perform the County’s guaranteed energy savings projects as needed throughout the course of the contract term.  
Qualified bidders may acquire a RFQ package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA telephone (209) 223-6375 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or downloaded from Amador County’s Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.
Sealed RFQ’s will be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200 B Airport Road, Jackson, CA 95642-9527; by U.P.S., Federal Express, or by other courier to 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA; 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at which time sealed RFQ’s will be opened and read in the office of the Director of General Services Administration, located at the above Martell address. RFQ’s received late, will be rejected and returned unopened. Telephone, Facsimile (FAX) and E-Mail bids will not be considered.
For complete information, visit:
https://www.amadorgov.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5836/15
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UCCE MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS: OKTOBERFEST WORKSHOP – Saturday, September 29 from 9AM-12PM at the Amador County GSA Bldg, 12200-B Airport Rd, Jackson. Register for this hands-on workshop to make all the fixings for a great Oktoberfest feast! Participants will rotate through three stations to make fresh sausage, beer mustard, and to start fermenting fresh sauerkraut. Take home recipes for what you make in the workshop as well as other tempting delights.
Class size: 12. Class fee: $30 Pre-registration: http://ucanr.edu/sept29_mfpclass
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LOCKWOOD FPD AUXILIARY FIREHOUSE CONCERT - Sat. Sept 29 with smokin' hot music by The Route 88 Band! Dance to classic rock tunes that'll get your feet moving!
Doors open at 6:30pm; music and dancing from 7-10pm.
Location:  Station #152 at the corner of Hale Rd and Shake Ridge
Admission price:  $15 includes appetizers, coffee, tea and water
Tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3598134
Please help by supporting our volunteer firefighters who continue to serve our communities!
For more information, contact Carol Asmus at 209-296-5681.
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CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
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- Book Dickey's Party Room for your next meeting...FREE!
- Looking for a great fundraiser? Try Dickey's "Rib Raisers"!
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CASA: ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN: There are dozens of children in Amador County who need an advocate to help them achieve a full and rewarding childhood. The Amador Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program exists to help make being a child become a positive experience. Interested community members are encouraged to considering becoming a CASA and working with one of these special children.
Training sessions are scheduled to start in September and October. The September classes will be held during the day, while the October classes will be held in the evening. All that is required to become a CASA is a willingness to spend some time with a child and develop a supportive relationship.
Contact John at 209-257-1980, Ext. 108 for an application, a copy of the training schedule, or for additional information. Work with a child; it’s a life changing experience.

HEALTH & WELLNESS:

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION:

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
- AmadorArts
- ArtMix Amador excites audiences, young and old
- Kat Everitt of Pioneer named as Amador County's first Poet Laureate
- Creative Writing Class begins Oct 12
- The Legacy Continues at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort with the Voice of Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil
- AmadorArts: Office of AmadorArts Now Located in Jackson
- AmadorArts: Diane Olsen named Patron of the Arts for 2018
- Iron Hub Winery Tunes: Events in September
- MSTW Presents: Escanaba in 'da Moonlight - Aug 10 thru Sept 8
- Sutter Creek Gallery's September Artist features Michael Maloney
- Gallery 10 features Bruce Barton Hancock in September
- AmadorArts
- Amador Council of Tourism
- Amador County Recreation Agency
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DO YOU WANT TO SEE AN ARTS CENTER IN AMADOR COUNTY? A citizen-led group called "Arts Vision Amador" wants to know what you want! Please complete this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/iCtgEtNfDGB2ptXX2
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: SUTTER CREEK GALLERY is looking for a few local artists to join the cooperative. If you paint, draw, photograph, sculpt or create other fine art, contact either Judy Day (223-1347; winefrk@earthlink.net) or Sandra Campbell (296-1779; skcampbell@volcano.net) for details. All artwork needs to be juried into the gallery and applicants must be willing to work two days each month. http://suttercreekgallery.com/
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ATTENTION ARTISTS: VOLCANO GALLERY WEST - Located across the street from the St. George Hotel, Volcano Gallery West is rented to artists by the week or weekend. Artists may show alone or with friends.
Artists who have shown at the gallery include Ree McLaughlin Brown, Anje Olmstead, Danette Jones, Sheila Keer, Donna Chapman, the Sexton sisters and more. Enjoy the relaxed but interesting street scene, and the very convenient art-hanging system. We have all of September available! Rates negotiable for emerging artists.
For more information, e-mail volcanogallerywest@gmail.com or visit their web site at: www.volcanogallerywest.com

FOOD & WINE:
AMADOR LIVING & RECREATION:
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October+
- UCCE Workshop: Prescribed Fire on Private Lands - Oct 2 & 4
- Mother Lode Newcomers Club Luncheon - Thurs Oct 4
- Intro to American Sign Language for Kids begins Oct 4
- 50th Anniversary of Wild & Scenic Rivers Party - Fri Oct 5
- The Big Crush - Oct 5-7
- October at Sutter Creek Gallery: Potter Marcus Tikotsky - Artist Reception on Sat Oct 6
- 2nd Annual Spaghetti Spooktacular - Sat Oct 6
- 8th Bi-Annual Mother Lode Quilter's Guild Quilt Show - Oct 6 & 7
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- AssistCare: Dementia/Alzheimer's Support Group - Wed Oct 10
- FREE Financial Literacy Program: $mart Money for $uccess- Thurs Oct 11
- Preston Castle Haunt - Fridays & Saturdays, Oct 12-27
- Creative Writing Class begins Oct 12
- ACART 2018 Dinner & Raffle: ACART Goes Italian! - Sat Oct 13
- Tri-Amador Triathlon - Sun Oct 14
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- CPIN: The Integrated Nature of Learning: S.T.E.M. Play in Early Childhood - Thurs Oct 18
- FACL Fall Book Sale set for October 19, 20, & 21
- Amador Gourd Artists: Gourd Ornament Workshop - Sat Oct 20
- Sutter Amador Hospital's 7th Annual Theme Ball: "For the Record" - Sat Oct 20
- MSTW: Coming Up Next: The 39 Steps, a Live Radio Show Performance - Oct 20 & 21
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- Amador Senior Provider's Network Meeting - Wed Nov 7
- 9th Annual Tiger Fest is back, Cajun-Style, in MountainRanch - Sat Nov 10
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MASTER GARDENERS OF AMADOR COUNTY PRESENT: LIVING IN THE FOREST - There are many advantages to living in or near a forested area of the foothills. However, these environments require care and maintenance to stay healthy. The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be offering a free Public Education class on living in the forest on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This class will focus on how best to maintain and keep healthy the forested landscape around our homes, from natural vegetation to compatible plantings and appropriate fire-resistant landscaping. The class will include a brief update on the recent bark beetle infestation and how to reduce future tree mortality; reforestation do’s and don’ts; information on when and how to water different plantings effectively; tips on thinning overcrowded vegetation, removing slash, maintaining defensible space; and planting the right tree inn the right place. Handouts will be available. Classes are held in the GSA Building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson from 9 am 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, 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.  Website:  http://ucanr.edu/mgamador
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: LOCKWOOD STATION #151: Lockwood Fire Protection District is seeking proposals for an interior construction project at Fire Station 151 located at 23141 Shake Ridge Road, Volcano, CA.
The project consists of the remodeling of an existing restroom to be ADA complaint, the addition of a second restroom, and the construction of an efficiency kitchen. The windows are to be replaced with dual glazed vinyl windows with tempered glass.
This project also includes the removal of the two front overhead doors which will be framed in with the addition of another vinyl window and an ADA front entry door. There will need to be ADA parking and approach at the entrance of the Station. Portions of the Station will then need new exterior siding with paint both inside and outside. Indoor/outdoor carpeting will also be needed through the Station.
Interested bidders may obtain a copy of the proposed project by contacting Kelly McGee at 209-295-4588 or 209-217-7836 or downloading the bid packet directly from the Lockwood website at http://www.lockwoodfire.org.
Deadline for proposals October 9, 2018
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KENNEDY MINE PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH A MINER: Saturday October 13 from 7-9pm. The setting is 1930, the sun has just fallen into the west, (bring a flashlight). The night shift miner is conducting the interviews for new employees at the Kennedy Mine (This could be you!!). He will be talking about the workings of the Kennedy Mine including aspects that could be of concern to new miners and other employees. 
   Past and present history of the mine will be covered including the tragic fires of the Kennedy and the Argonaut mines. This will be a great evening of history and entertainment. At the end of the “interview” you will see an early movie of the mine made in 1914 so you will know what to expect with your new job and will enjoy refreshments from the period.
For more information contact: manager@kennedygoldmine.com  or call 209-223-9542.
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MASTER GARDENERS OF AMADOR COUNTY PRESENT: SOILS, COMPOSTING & VERMICULTURE: Have you ever started digging in your garden to plant something and wished you had better soil?  Your garden will be healthier and more productive if you work on building great soil. Come to the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County free Public Education class on Saturday, October 20, 2018 for some helpful ideas. The nature of the soil in our county, along with ways to improve it will be discussed. Learn about the life in your soil, the value of cover crops, home composting and vermiculture. Enjoy growing in healthy soil. Healthy soil=healthy plants. Handouts will be available. Classes are held in the GSA Building at 12200-B Airport Rd. in Jackson from 9 am 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, 209-223-6838 or email mgamador@ucdavis.edu.  Website:  http://ucanr.edu/mgamador
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AMADOR COUNTY GOURD ARTISTS: GOURD ORNAMENT CLASSES – Sat Oct 20 from 9AM-4PM at Ione Memorial Hall, 207 S. Amador Street, Ione. Three original gourd ornaments taught by Amador Gourd Artists, suitable for both beginners and experienced gourders! Learn different techniques such as wood-burning, painting, etc.
Fee: $45 to be paid with sign up, fee includes all supplies and materials. Bring a bag lunch and drinks!
Don’t wait too long, class is limited to first 24 paid registrations! Proceeds to benefit scholarship program. For more information call Carla at (209) 267-9261 or Carole at (209) 743-9258
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DAILY
TODDLER PLAYGROUPS - FREE to all children ages 0-5, and their mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver. These playgroups are open to everyone, regardless of income. Please note that the location for Jackson's playgroup has changed for this year! Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 am, on the following days and locations:
Mondays - Camanche Lake Community Center, Camanche
Tuesdays - First 5 Amador building, Jackson
Wednesdays - Ione Memorial Hall, Ione
Thursdays - Upcountry Community Center, Pine Grove
For more information, please call First 5 Amador at 257-1092.

MONDAYS
- 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.
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Mon at 7 PM.
- Upcountry Community Council meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
- Jackson Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
- Be Active! Monday Morning Walks & 2018 Monthly Events
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INTRODUCE READING TO YOUR YOUNG CHILDREN! Attend Pre-school Storytime and play! Thursdays 10:30-11:00 at the Main Library in Jackson, or at the Ione branch on Mondays 10:00 a.m.

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.

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

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. https://amadordemocrats.org/



TUESDAYS
- Ione City Council meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM.
- Board of Supervisors meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 9AM.
- Ione Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tues at 6PM
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesdays at 10AM. 817 Court Street Suite 12 in Jackson. 95642 Call Operation Care for information, 223-2600.
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MOTHER LODE ROSE SOCIETY meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. For more information on meetings and events, visit: https://motherloderose.org/
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BINGO - 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM at the American Legion Hall Post 108 (11401 American Legion Drive in Sutter Creek). $10 for 10 games. We have Pull Tabs and U-Pic-Ems, raffle prizes, complimentary cookies and coffee, soda and water available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own dinner and your friends! For more information, visit: http://goacra.org/adult-programs
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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.




WEDNESDAYS
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD/ACOE) meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed at 6:30 PM.
- Amador County Women's Network (ACWN) meets on the 4th Weds of the month at 11AM
- Amador Running Club - Wednesdays at 6PM
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CAMANCHE KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM ~ This FREE program is open to all children ages 3-5, regardless of income. Weekly classes are offered during the ACUSD school year, and provide developmentally appropriate activities designed to help prepare your child for kindergarten! For more information or to enroll your child, please call 257-1980 ext. 103.
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CHAMBER MIXERS - 2nd Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Raffle prizes, appetizers, no-host bar. Admission $10. Wine/mixed drink, $5, Beer, $3. Donate a raffle item. amadorchamber.com
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KARAOKE AT JOSE'S CANTINA - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 8PM. $50 Jose's gift certificate for the winner. Call 209-223-3886. facebook.com/josesmexrestaurant

THURSDAY
- Amador County Transportation Commission 1st Thurs at 9AM
- Progressive Women's Committee meets on the 1st Thurs at 11:30AM
- Amador Water Agency (AWA) Board meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 9 AM.
- Plymouth City Council meets on 2nd & 4th Thurs at 6:30 PM.
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THE IONE PUBLIC HOUSE: "OPINIONATION" - This is our Feud/trivia game where your opinion matters. People are polled every weeks and you compete as a team to select the best answers. Every week (Thurs) will have prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. The Ione Public House is located at 22 E. Main Street, Ione. For more information, call (209) 332-0770.
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INTRODUCE READING TO YOUR YOUNG CHILDREN! Attend Pre-school Storytime and play! Thursdays 10:30-11:00 at the Main Library in Jackson, or at the Ione branch on Mondays 10:00 a.m.
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SUTTER CREEK BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION meets the 1st Thurs of every month at 8:30 am at Hotel Sutter. www.suttercreek.org
Email: SCBPAmembership@gmail.com
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AMADOR REPUBLICANS meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00PM social hour and meeting at 6:30 PM each month of the year, except for August & December. 1200 Martel Road, Suite 11, Jackson. 209-257-3405. http://amadorrepublicans.org/
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AMADOR UPCOUNTRY ROTARY meets the 1st three Thursdays at 5:30pm at the St. George Hotel in Volcano. http://amadorupcountryrotary.weebly.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.
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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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PROSPECTORS JUNIOR LEAGUE BOWLING. Leagues for junior bowlers of all abilities are available Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Stop by or call Youth Director Louretta Agness at (209) 223-3334, extension 6 for more information or visit www.goldcountrylanes.com
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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.

- County Veterans Services Officer to help veterans upcountry twice a month
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YARD WASTE DUMP IN SUTTER CREEK: Have a yard full of yard waste that you need to dispose of? Then come down to the firehouse located at 350 Hanford St. and dump your yard waste free of charge. This program was made possible by Amador County and ACES Waste Services. (Remember only yard waste can be dumped.)
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THE KNIGHT FOUNDRY NOW HAS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM where you can support the programs and operation of the foundry and machine shop. Please consider joining!
https://knightfoundry.com/membership/
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LOCKWOOD FPD: Take this week to inspect your home ignition zone -- your 100 foot defensible space. Our fire district is in one of the high risk areas of the county.
We now have a Firewise Community in Amador County. If you would like to know more about how your neighborhood can become a Firewise Community or if you need advice, call us at 296-5122 or email us at info@lockwood.org
Here are some ideas to help you get started.
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire
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PERINATAL WELLNESS SUPPORT - First 5 Amador can help to support moms recovering from pregnancy and birth...to 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. We can offer this support to both new moms and new dads, alike. For questions, to get information, or request to be connected with the services that we provide, please call us at 257-1092.
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AMADOR COUNTY LIBRARY: Not finding what you are looking for? Did you know you can request material not found in Amador County Library from over 70 libraries in California and Nevada through Link+. This FREE service is open to any Amador County Library card holder. 
For more information visit:
OR stop by your local library or give us a call and we'll walk you through the process!
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Thank you, City of Ione Police Department, for hosting the FIRST permanent medicine collection bin (pictured left) within Amador County! This collection bin allows Amador residents to safely dispose of their unwanted, controlled AND non-controlled medications. Ione PD is located at 1 E Main Street, please call ahead for hours of operation (209) 274-2456.
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JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT: WONDERING IF IT IS A BURN DAY? Have questions about burning within the city limits of Jackson? We'll let us help! To burn natural vegetation piles within city limits, you must first obtain a free permit at City Hall. Burn hours are restricted to between the hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 pm. All piles must have the proper clearance, no larger than 4'x4' and only natural vegetation.
You must also contact the burn day information line prior to burning to see if it is a permissive burn day. The Amador County burn day number is (209) 223-6246. This is a fully automated line that is updated daily and usually tells you the upcoming day as well.
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DO YOU HAVE DEAD OR DYING TREES YOU NEED TO REMOVE? Apply for up to 50% reimbursement to remove dead or dying hazard trees!
Amador Resource Conservation District has a program to provide up to 50% reimbursement for Amador County property owners east of Hwy 49, to help pay for the removal of dead or dying hazard trees on their property that could fall on an inhabited structure.
For more information, visit the Amador RCD web site at www.AmadorRCD.org or contact the District at Amanda@AmadorRCD.org. Phone: 916-562-0204
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SUTTER CREEK VISITOR CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - The Sutter Creek Visitor Center is a fun place to volunteer! The folks coming in are on vacation, having fun and love to talk to the locals. Mostly they just want information on what to do while they are in our area and we have lots of brochures for them to choose from.
Do you have 2 hours a month that you could spare? Please consider donating your time to the Sutter Creek Visitor Center. It has a peaceful, relaxing and fun atmosphere and is a very rewarding experience. For more information, please call Al or Lisa at 209-267-1344.
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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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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
http://nexusyfs.org/amador-calaveras-casa.html
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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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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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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.
On Facebook at: www.facebook.com/sierrachildandfamilyservices
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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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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 223-0442 for information about how you can help!
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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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