Friday, May 4, 2018

ACN 5/4/2018


NEWSLETTER: The Deaver Dish - May 2018
Iron Hub Winery: Mother's Day Wine & Shipping Special
Mother Lode Bicycle Coalition: May Ride Zone Newsletter and Calendar
- Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Teeing up for Charity - Sat June 9
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THE AMADOR REPUBLICANS will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 10 at their headquarters at 12275 Martell Road, Suite 11. There will be a social hour at 5pm, followed by a meeting at 6:30pm. For more information, call 209-257-3405. All are invited.
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OBITUARY NOTICES can be found at: www.danerimortuary.com
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April 30-May 6
- Up Country 88 Lion's Club Omelet Feed - Sun May 6
- Homeless Resource Fair & Campout - May 6-7
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AMADOR MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: “IPM OR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT”– Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Home gardeners often encounter unwanted pests, insects or weeds, in their lawn or garden. Integrated Pest Management or IPM is a practice you can use to solve most garden pest problems while minimizing risks to people, pets and the environment. If you are interested in up-to-date information on how to safely and effectively handle garden pests, plan on attending the Public Education class provided by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County.  Pest identification and appropriate biological, cultural and chemical controls for the home gardener will be covered. Hand-outs will be provided. This class is free and will be held in the GSA building at 12200-B Airport Rd, Jackson from 9am until 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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City & County Government:


Health & Wellness:

Schools & Education:

Arts & Entertainment:

Food & Wine:

Amador Living & Recreation:


2018 CANDIDATE INFORMATION:
MAY EVENTS:
- Meet & Greet Cookie Stevens for Lockwood Fire Board - Sun May 6
- Meet & Greet Jolene Mittelstadt for Lockwood Fire Board of Directors - Sun May 6
- Andrea Macon: Family BBQ Event - Sun May 6
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Andrea Macon, District 5 Supervisor
http://www.andreaforamador.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AndreaforAmador/

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Brian Oneto, District 5 Supervisor (re-elect)
http://voteoneto.com/
https://www.facebook.com/VoteOneto/

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Jeff Brown, District 3 Supervisor
http://www.jeff4upcountry.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Jeff4Upcountry/

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Lynn Morgan, District 3 Supervisor (re-elect)
http://www.re-electlynn.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ReElect-Lynn-Morgan-District-3-Supervisor

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Judge Renee Day, Superior Judge 2
http://www.electjudgeday.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JudgeReneeDay/


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Robert Schell, Superior Judge 2
https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/382881/robert-schell
https://www.facebook.com/voteforrobertschell/

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Lois "Cookie" Stevens, Lockwood FPD Board Director
http://cookie4lockwood.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/Cookie4Lockwood/

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Jolene Middlestadt, Lockwood FPD Board Director
http://vote4mittelstadt.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MittelstadtforLockwood/

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- MSTW Presents “Plays on the Patio”, a fundraiser for the Preston Castle - Sat May 12
- Mother's Day - Sun May 13
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MEET & GREET FOR AMADOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE STEVE RUSSELL - A meet n' greet will be held on Friday, May 11, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. at 130 Muldoon Pl., in Jackson. Light refreshments will be served. Please attend to learn more about Steve Russell, and what his leadership would mean to the students and families in our community.
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MIKE DALY BENCH DEDICATION - In honor of former City Manager Mike Daly the City of Jackson will be dedicating a bench at the Vista Point on Highway 49/88 on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Noon. Friends, family, and colleagues are encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate Mike’s 18 years of faithful service to the City of Jackson and its citizens. Should you have any questions regarding this event please feel free to contact Mayor Connie Gonsalves at cgonsalves@ci.jackson.ca.us or at City Hall (209) 223-1646.
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CRAFT-A-PALOOZA UPCOUNTRY SPRING CRAFT FAIR - Saturday, May 12 from 9am-4pm at the Mace Meadows Golf Course Events Center. Handcrafted items by over 30 local vendors and artisans! For more information, contact Shanell at 714-715-4329 or e-ail Kensiscreations@aol.com
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UCCE MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS PRESENT: DO IT YOURSELF MIXES – Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties is offering a free class on Do-It-Yourself Mixes from 9am to 12noon on Saturday, May 12th at the County GSA Building, 12200B Airport Road in Jackson.
Learn techniques and recipes to safely assemble your own mixes for camping, emergency preparedness, or just plain convenience. There’ll be a short review of safe methods of dehydration as well as planning, storage, and family considerations for your mixes. Soups, side dishes, dressings and dips, quick breads, cookies, and pudding will be discussed along with advance preparation of holy trinity, dry mirepoix, steak seasonings and rubs.
This class is open to the public with no reservations required, however, you may sign up in advance at; https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=24021
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MOTHER’S DAY AT THE FLOWER FARM! Sunday, May 13. Treat Mom to a wonderful day at Amador Flower Farm! Bring a picnic to enjoy under the oaks or on the lawn. Take a free tram ride tour and treat Mom to a new daylily for her garden (we have over 1000 varieties for sale!) There is no admission fee. Come spend the day at the farm! http://www.amadorflowerfarm.com/category/events/

May 14-20
- Learn to Fly Fish - May 19 & 20
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MEET & GREET FOR JUDGE RENEE DAY - Meredith and Jon Campbell will host a meet & greet for Judge Renee Day at Leoni Farms tasting room, 67 Min Street, Sutter Creek, on Tuesday, May 15 from 4 -8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Please come meet Judge Day, learn about her work in our community, and why it is important that she retain her seat on the Amador Superior Court.
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AMADOR MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: “BUILDING AND USING A HOOP HOUSE" -Saturday, May 19, 2018. How would you like more control over the growing season? Do you want to harvest tomatoes and flowers year-round or grow lettuce for your salads in the hot summer? Gardening in a windy micro-climate? If so, then a Hoop House could be the perfect addition to your gardening area. Please join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County for a hands-on Public Education class. Attendees will gain information and experience in the complete construction of a Hoop House as well as ideas for year-round use of the structure. Handouts will be provided. The class is free and open to the public. However, we are asking that you call 223-6838 or email mgamador@ucanr.edu for the location and to make reservations. Please leave your name and the number attending.
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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MOTHER LODE RAGTIME SOCIETY - Hi, Ragtime Fans! The next meeting of the Mother Lode Ragtime Society will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 6-8:30ish 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! As always, all are welcome to play.

It's time to start planning for this year's Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, August 10-12, 2018.  Check out the website, www.suttercreekragtime.com  for a current list of performers, lodging info, etc.
Hope to see you on May 19! - Marilyn
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AMADOR COUNTY CONCERT BAND PRESENTS: “MADE IN AMERICA…AND MORE!” A free concert will be presented by the 46-member Amador County Concert Band under the direction of Steve Chambers on Sunday, May 20th at 3pm. The program will be held at the Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Featured music will be a medley from “The Mikado”, “Piccolo Picante” featuring soloist Sandra
Betti, Frank Techelli’s beautiful arrangement of “Shenandoah”, “March to the Movies”, a medley of the Eagles tunes, “Salute to the Armed Forces”, and more!
Join us on May 20th for this wonderful free event. Doors open at 2:30pm so arrive a few minutes early for best seating….ample parking…music begins promptly at 3pm. Visit the band’s website at www.accband.org for additional information or to find out how to join the band.
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- Neon Glow Fun Run - Sat June 2
- 3rd Annual Mother Lode Highland Games & Celtic Gathering - June 9 & 10
- Summer Kindergarten Bridge Program - June 11-28
- Operation Care to Honor Local Heroes - Fri June 22
- Mini Garlic Festival - Sat June 23
- Children’s Theater Workshop - Mon thru Thurs, June 25 - July 19
SAVE THE DATE: Joint Upcountry Rotary/Lions Golf Tournament - Sat Aug 4
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IONE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES - Mon June 11 from 1:30-5:30pm at Evalynn Bishop Hall, Ione. Mark your calendars for the Ione Community Blood Drives of 2018! Blood drives are held at Evalynn Bishop Hall in Ione from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm every eight weeks. The following dates are the blood drive dates: August 13, October 15, and December 10. No appointments are needed, just stop by, donate blood, and save the lives of three people! For more information, please call Kristi Roots Insurance at 209-274-4543.
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CALIFORNIA LISTENS: AMADOR COUNTY - The Amador County Library invites you to share your family or personal experiences and learn the basics of Digital Storytelling.
This free, two-day workshop will be held:
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19-20 from 9am – 5 pm
At the Pioneer Branch Library, 25070 Buckhorn Ridge Rd. 
This project is part of California Listens, a summer-long program sponsored by the California State Library and led by Berkeley-based StoryCenter: https://www.storycenter.org/.
http://californialistens.org/list/amadorcounty/
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SAVE THE DATE: AMADOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 50TH CLASS REUNION - Sat Aug 25 from 5-10pm at Mel & Faye’s Creekside Banquet Room, Jackson. Don’t miss out on joining the rest of the “Herd” for a fun night of catching up on the past fifty years! No host bar, delicious buffet, casual dress.
$35 for reservations made no later than 6/30/18. $40 for reservations after 6/30/18. For reservations, contact:
Carly Barric Hubbard - (209) 747-8316 or e-mail carlyshubbard@gmail.com
Cindi Oehler Wadlow - (770) 533-2129 gammywadlow@gmail.com
Spread the Word to the Rest of the Herd!
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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.
- Optimize Your Brain - Monday evenings beginning Feb 19 thru April 2
- 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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OPEN MIC NIGHT AT BG'S LOUNGE - Wednesdays at 8PM. Call 209-223-0860. bgjackson.com
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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.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Nights at Amador College Connect - 2nd & 4th Thursdays
- 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

AMADOR UPCOUNTRY ROTARY meets the 1st three Thursdays at 5:30pm at the St. George Hotel in Volcano. http://amadorupcountryrotary.weebly.com/


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://amadorrepublican.com/

FRIDAY
AMADOR YOUTH PROGRAMS: IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MONTH! A lot of people ask us "what is Friday Night Live?" It began as a pilot program dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by teen motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. BECAUSE FRIDAY NIGHTS SHOULD BE ABOUT LIVING!

Unfortunately, it feels like every year we lose someone special in our community to this issue. Young people in our community will tell you "there's nothing else to do here" that's why they drink. But if everyone in our community came together to help inspire and care for our youth they may become empowered to create the change they want to see for our county. Friday Night Live meets at Argonaut HS on Thursdays during Lunch in Lando's room, and at Amador HS on Friday's during lunch in Cagle's room. If you are or know a youth in the community who wants to be a part of the positive change. come check it out! 
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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

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.
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- Amador Council of Tourism
- Amador County Recreation Agency
- Amador Vintners 2017 Summer Calendar
- Amador County Government


Important Spring safety and energy saving tips from London Plumbing & Remodeling
- Lynn Morgan: County Veterans Services Officer to help veterans upcountry twice a month

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: INTERFAITH FOOD BANK
Front Office Person: Assist with general office work, volunteer recruiting and scheduling, light duty and computer work.  Good with public, positive attitude, good computer skills, good driving record. Part time; 24 - 30 hrs per week.
For more information, or to apply, contact the Interfaith Food Bank at 209-267-9006.
Interfaith Thrift Store: Two Immediate Openings for Part Time Intake Workers to receive merchandise, sort through, and disburse. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and be able to work on feet inside and outside for up to 6 hours, able to work with the public.

For more information or to apply contact: Barbara Kepner, 209-267-5970.
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THE GHOST ADVENTURES CREW visited the Kennedy Mine in January. The episode airs Saturday, April 7 on the Travel Channel.
https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/episodes/kennedy-mine
You can have your own adventure at the mine! Paranormal Tours are offered the 
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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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GREEN WASTE BIN AT LOCKWOOD FIRE STATION 151: Drum roll! The green waste bin is coming back to station 151 on Monday April 9! You know the drill: only green stuff, no trash, no electronics, no stumps or logs. Please be neat and get everything into the container. If you find it full, please email me at info@lockwoodfire.org
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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: It's hard to believe that wildfire season will arrive soon. Take this week of what looks to be perfect weather 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 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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2018 JACKSON CAR SHOW VENDORS: It is that time of year again for the Jackson Car show.  
This year's show is Saturday May 19th. and, like years past, located on Historic Main St Jackson.
We anticipate a sold out show this year bringing 175 beautiful cars to our town.
A 10x10 booth will be provided without charge however you are required to donate an item of your business to our raffle.
Please provide:
1.  Name, address, phone, and contact information
2.  Type of product, and if you need electricity
Set up starts at 7am and needs to be finished by 9am.  Show starts at 10am. Vendors will be located at the L&M parking lot and the Fire Department. We are limited to 20 spots, so sign up early. No alcohol allowed.
To reserve your space up, please contact Connie Gonzalves at constance.gonsalves@norcal.aaa.com
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The Amador Senior Center has an immediate opening for a full time Executive Director. The successful candidate will have the skills, vision, and energy needed to lead the Center into the future.
The Executive Director reports to the Amador Senior Center (ASC) Board of Directors and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the organization as well as implementing ASC policies and procedures. S/he also carries operational responsibility for staff, programs, and execution of the Amador Senior Center mission.
The mission of the Amador Senior Center is to support the independence and well-being of older adults, ensure their dignity, enhance their self-respect, and promote their participation in all aspects of community life.
The Amador Senior Center was built in 1985 by a group of seniors and community leaders who saw a need and chose to fill it. ASC was incorporated as a 501(c)(3); it is a non-government corporation funded by a non-profit foundation.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: chair@amadorseniorcenter.org
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DO YOU STRUGGLE to live a fulfilling life while living with a mental illness? Have you been told that you have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or depression, PTSD or anxiety? Perhaps you have a spouse or partner who lives with mental illness; perhaps you have a grown child or grandchild who lives on the streets due to their mental illness.
We are your neighbors and we can help. We are NAMI Amador, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and we are offering two free classes this Spring just for you.
- PEER TO PEER is a five week class offering skills, strategies and support for people living with mental illness. You will gain the knowledge to live well in recovery with your diagnosis and the plans you make.
This class will run every Saturday March 31 through April 28 from 10:00-2:00.
- FAMILY TO FAMILY gives the information you need if you are a family member, close friend or caretaker of someone living with mental illness. You’ll be able to live with more comfort and less stress.
This class runs six Saturdays, from March 24 through April 28, from 9:30 - 2:30.
Both classes will be held in Jackson and are taught by trained instructors with lived experience with mental illness, in themselves or in their family. 
For more information or to register, call 223-1485, ext. 266.
http://www.namiamador.org/
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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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THE AMADOR COUNTY LIBRARY is happy to announce the Plymouth branch has re-opened in its new location, 9369 Main St. Plymouth (just to the left of the former location).
The new hours will be:
Tuesday 12.30 – 5
Wednesday 11 – 4
Thursday 12:30 – 5
Friday 11 - 4

Phone number is same as before 209-245-6476
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: ATCAA - Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you want to work for an agency that believes in supporting staff to reach their full potential? WANTED: FAMILY ADVOCATE. Apply at: http://bit.ly/2nwDK3j
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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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HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
No experience necessary; all training is provided
Thrift store (Jackson and Angels Camp) volunteer opportunities:
Cashiering & Merchandising - Working the cash register, stocking shelves and/or assisting customers.
Pricing: Clothing and Household Goods - Pricing clothing, shoes and other accessories, as well as a wide variety of merchandise, from dishes to books to linens.
Intake, Testing & Sorting - Greeting the public and accepting incoming donations; testing electrical items; sorting clothes and household items.
Other HOAC volunteer opportunities:
Family Support Volunteers - Work directly with patients and families in their homes.
Griefbusters - Assist children, ages 5 - 19, who need help coping with loss and associated grief.
Office/Administrative/Fundraising - Assist in the HOAC office by answering phones, doing basic office/computer tasks, and helping at fundraising events.
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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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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.
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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