Friday, October 11, 2019

ACN 10/11/19

OBITUARY NOTICES can be found at: www.danerimortuary.com
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Oct 7-13
- Preston Castle Haunt 2019
- Creative Spirits: Fall Loving Arts Fair - Sat Oct 12
- Lockwood Fire Auxiliary: Firehouse Concert featuring "Double Take" - Sat Oct 12
- "A Broadway Spectacular" featuring Kellsey Long - Oct 12 & 13
- The Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-Off & Car Show - Sun Oct 13
- October at Sutter Creek Gallery: Leanne Kelly
- October at Gallery 10: Sketch Artist Cathleen Berglund
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PSPS UPDATE: Restoration Begins in Some Areas
CAL FIRE Increases Staffing for Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
Sutter Creek Theater: Cancelling and Rescheduling This Weekend's Shows
Tasting Notes by Kelsey Bye: New Fiddletown Winery Opens
AWA: Conserve Water During Power Shut Offs
Operation Care: 💜Help us Grow the Seeds of Healing and Justice💜
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras: “Celebrate Life” Art Auction Breaks Record
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Oct 14-20
- Jackson City Council - Mon Oct 14
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon Oct 14
- District 3 Community Council - Mon Oct 14
- Mac Laptop Computer Class - Mondays beginning Oct 14
- Ione City Council - Tues Oct 15
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Tues Oct 15
- Cosumes SGMA Working Group Meeting - Wed Oct 16
- Sutter Creek Design Review Committee - Wed Oct 16
- Amador County Commission on Aging - Wed Oct 16
- iPhone / iPad Class - Wednesdays beginning Oct 16
- Amador LAFCO - Thurs Oct 17
- Avio Vineyards Harvest Party - Sat Oct 19
- Friends of the Amador County Library Fall Book Sale - Oct 18, 19 & 20
- Master Gardeners Present: Fall Bulbs for Spring Color - Sat Oct 19
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KENNEDY MINE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS: CEDRIC CLUTE - Cedric Clute, local historian, speaker and storyteller will be sharing Tales of the Mines and Miners on Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm in the Kennedy Mine Change House. Known for his Tales of the Mother Lode, Cedric will share bits of mining lore and Amador County.
   Join Cedric to learn more about Amador’s mining history. The free event is the last of this year’s series.  Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information- manager@kennedygoldmine.com, 209-223-9542. Visit the web site at:
http://www.kennedygoldmine.com/events.html
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Oct 21-31
- Sutter Creek City Council - Mon Oct 21
- Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Oct 21
- Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Oct 22
- Alliance for Arts Education Breakfast - Wed Oct 23
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) Board - Wed Oct 23
- Amador Water Agency (AWA) Board - Thurs Oct 24
- Mandated Reporter Trainings - Thurs Oct 10
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Oct 10
- Trunk or Treat - Fri Oct 25
- BG's Halloween Party - Sat Oct 26
- Apocalypse Haunt - Oct 25, 26 & 31
- Save the Date for Wine Tree Farm's Wine Club Pick up Party! - Oct 27
- Jackson City Council - Mon Oct 28
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November
- Main Street Theater Works: 9th Annual Live Radio Show "A Tale of Two Cities" - Nov 2 & 3
- AAUW Presents: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) - Wed Nov 6
- Winefest 2019 - Sat Nov 9
- Amador Central Railroad: Two Rivers Private Railcar Excursion - Sun Nov 17
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December
SAVE THE DATE: Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament - Sat Dec 7
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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.
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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.
- District 3 Community Council meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
- Jackson Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
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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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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. https://amadordemocrats.org/
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DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Monday of each month (5:30-7pm) at Gold Quartz Inn in Sutter Creek- for information contact Susan at 257-1377
(They also meet the third Wednesday of each month (2-3:30pm) at Amador Residential Care in Jackson- for information contact Sheri at 223-4444.)


TUESDAYS
- Ione City Council meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM.
- Amador County Board of Supervisors meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 9AM.
- Ione Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tues at 6PM
Class: Learn to Speak Spanish - Tuesdays & Thursdays
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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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ACRA 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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“READ ACROSS AMADOR” MEETINGS - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 12:30 pm at the ATCAA office at 935 S. Hwy 49, Jackson. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Please mark your calendars, and join us to discuss ways to increase literacy awareness and opportunities in Amador County. Meetings are open to everyone! For more information, please call 257-1092.
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WEDNESDAYS

- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) Board 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
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UPCOUNTRY VETERANS free monthly lunch is the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-1:30pm at Pioneer Veterans' Hall, 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Rd. Contact Lori (209-418-9695) for more details.
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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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THURSDAYS
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MOTHER LODE NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS  is a philanthropic, social, and recreational club, established to welcome newcomers to the Mother Lode area and connect them with others that are new to our area. The Club meets at monthly membership luncheons on the first Thursday of the month. Reservations are due 10 days prior to the lunch date.  Email resv4nc@yahoo.com to register. Guests welcome. Please come and join us!  Visit motherlodenewcomers.com for more information.
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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.

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 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/

MOTHER LODE DEMOCRATS OF AMADOR meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM. For more information, call Steve Christensen (209) 267-0615

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

FRIDAYS

LGBTQ PEER SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd Friday of every month from 5-6pm at Sierra Wind Wellness & Recovery Center, 10354 Argonaut Lane, Jackson. For more information, contact Marla at 209-256-3750 or e-mail mvandermeer
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SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS
- Open Gym Volleyball on Sundays at Argonaut HS in Jackson
- Amador Running Club meets on Sundays in Jackson
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KENNEDY MINE TOURS:  The Kennedy Mine is open from 10-3 every Saturday and Sunday and holidays. Come for the view, take some pictures, have a picnic, pan for gold, or join a guided tour ($10 for adults and $6 for children 6-12). Step back into Amador’s past and dig deeper into the county’s mining history. Private and group tours are also available. Call the Kennedy Mine (209) 223-9542 or email manager@kennedygoldmine.com for more information.
Web site: http://www.kennedygoldmine.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenndaygoldmine/
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'MOM TO MOM' PERINATAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd Saturday of Every Month. 2:30 - 4:00 pm at the First 5 Building, 975 Broadway, Jackson. In this group for new moms and pregnant women, we support moms to recover from pregnancy and birth, help you feel well and be the mom you want to be, discuss anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulty adjusting, learn coping skills, relaxation techniques, and communication skills. Facilitated by Christa Thompson, LCSW. These groups meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month. For questions, information, and/or to RSVP for free child care, please call 257-1092.

NEXUS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Therapeutic Therapy - Family Services - Youth Services - Amador/Calaveras CASA
Upcountry Community Center
Ione Famly Resource Center
Camanche Lake Community Center

http://nexusyfs.org/
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HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS
Hospice Services - Grief Support - We Honor Veterans Program - Thrift Stores
Web site: http://www.hospiceofamador.org/
Facebook: facebook.com/HospiceofAmadorandCalaveras/
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INTERFAITH FOOD BANK
www.feedamador.org
On Facebook: Facebook.com/FeedAmador.org
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SIERRA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Foster Care & Adoption - Mental Health Services
https://www.sierrachildandfamilyservices.org/
On Facebook: Facebook.com/sierrachildandfamilyservices

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: http://www.amadorgov.org/departments/library/link-information
OR stop by your local library or give us a call and we'll walk you through the process!
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MEDICATION DISPOSAL - 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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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
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmadorRCD/
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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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Thursday, October 10, 2019

ACN 10/10/19

News & Announcements...

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: It has come to my attention that several meetings/events have been cancelled or postponed due to the power outage(s).
Please call the agency/organization to find out if your meeting/event has been cancelled or postponed.
- Carol Harper
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PSPS UPDATE: Restoration Begins in Some Areas
CAL FIRE Increases Staffing for Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
Sutter Creek Theater: Cancelling and Rescheduling This Weekend's Shows
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Tues Oct 15
- Cosumes SGMA Working Group Meeting - Wed Oct 16
- Sutter Creek Design Review Committee - Wed Oct 16
- Amador LAFCO - Thurs Oct 17
- Avio Vineyards Harvest Party - Sat Oct 19

Check out ACN's "Upcoming Events" on Facebook at: Facebook.com/AmadorCounty
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OBITUARY NOTICES can be found at: www.danerimortuary.com
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Oct 7-13
- Amador Water Agency (AWA) Board - Thurs Oct 10
- Ribbon-Cutting: Mollie Joyce Playground - Thurs Oct 10
- Amador County Republicans: October Social & Meeting - Thurs Oct 10
- CANCELLED: Plymouth City Council - Thurs Oct 10
- Creative Spirits: Fall Loving Arts Fair - Sat Oct 12
- Lockwood Fire Auxiliary: Firehouse Concert featuring "Double Take" - Sat Oct 12
- "A Broadway Spectacular" featuring Kellsey Long - Oct 12 & 13
- The Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-Off & Car Show - Sun Oct 13
- October at Sutter Creek Gallery: Leanne Kelly
- October at Gallery 10: Sketch Artist Cathleen Berglund
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Tasting Notes by Kelsey Bye: New Fiddletown Winery Opens
PG&E Will Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Nearly 800,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California
AWA: Conserve Water During Power Shut Offs
Operation Care: 💜Help us Grow the Seeds of Healing and Justice💜
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras: “Celebrate Life” Art Auction Breaks Record
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AMADOR COUNCIL OF TOURISM  holds its board meeting on Thursday, October 10, 9 am, at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort hotel Conference Rooms. On the agenda: Plaid Friday. You are welcome to attend. A light breakfast, coffee, and hot water for tea are generously provided by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. For more information,contact Maureen Funk at 209-267-9249. www.visitamador.com
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Oct 14-20
- Jackson City Council - Mon Oct 14
- Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon Oct 14
- District 3 Community Council - Mon Oct 14
- Mac Laptop Computer Class - Mondays beginning Oct 14
- Ione City Council - Tues Oct 15
- Amador County Commission on Aging - Wed Oct 16
- iPhone / iPad Class - Wednesdays beginning Oct 16
- Friends of the Amador County Library Fall Book Sale - Oct 18, 19 & 20
- Master Gardeners Present: Fall Bulbs for Spring Color - Sat Oct 19
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KENNEDY MINE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS: CEDRIC CLUTE - Cedric Clute, local historian, speaker and storyteller will be sharing Tales of the Mines and Miners on Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm in the Kennedy Mine Change House. Known for his Tales of the Mother Lode, Cedric will share bits of mining lore and Amador County.
   Join Cedric to learn more about Amador’s mining history. The free event is the last of this year’s series.  Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information- manager@kennedygoldmine.com, 209-223-9542. Visit the web site at:
http://www.kennedygoldmine.com/events.html
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Oct 21-31
- Sutter Creek City Council - Mon Oct 21
- Jackson Planning Commission - Mon Oct 21
- Amador County Board of Supervisors - Tues Oct 22
- Alliance for Arts Education Breakfast - Wed Oct 23
- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) Board - Wed Oct 23
- Amador Water Agency (AWA) Board - Thurs Oct 24
- Mandated Reporter Trainings - Thurs Oct 10
- Plymouth City Council - Thurs Oct 10
- Trunk or Treat - Fri Oct 25
- BG's Halloween Party - Sat Oct 26
- Apocalypse Haunt - Oct 25, 26 & 31
- Save the Date for Wine Tree Farm's Wine Club Pick up Party! - Oct 27
- Jackson City Council - Mon Oct 28
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November
- Main Street Theater Works: 9th Annual Live Radio Show "A Tale of Two Cities" - Nov 2 & 3
- AAUW Presents: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) - Wed Nov 6
- Winefest 2019 - Sat Nov 9
- Amador Central Railroad: Two Rivers Private Railcar Excursion - Sun Nov 17
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December
SAVE THE DATE: Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament - Sat Dec 7
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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.
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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.
- District 3 Community Council meets on the 2nd Mon at 6PM.
- Jackson Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Mon at 7 PM.
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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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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. https://amadordemocrats.org/
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DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Monday of each month (5:30-7pm) at Gold Quartz Inn in Sutter Creek- for information contact Susan at 257-1377
(They also meet the third Wednesday of each month (2-3:30pm) at Amador Residential Care in Jackson- for information contact Sheri at 223-4444.)


TUESDAYS
- Ione City Council meets on the 1st & 3rd Tues at 6PM.
- Amador County Board of Supervisors meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues at 9AM.
- Ione Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tues at 6PM
Class: Learn to Speak Spanish - Tuesdays & Thursdays
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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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ACRA 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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“READ ACROSS AMADOR” MEETINGS - 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 12:30 pm at the ATCAA office at 935 S. Hwy 49, Jackson. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Please mark your calendars, and join us to discuss ways to increase literacy awareness and opportunities in Amador County. Meetings are open to everyone! For more information, please call 257-1092.
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WEDNESDAYS

- Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) Board 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
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UPCOUNTRY VETERANS free monthly lunch is the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-1:30pm at Pioneer Veterans' Hall, 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Rd. Contact Lori (209-418-9695) for more details.
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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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THURSDAYS
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MOTHER LODE NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS  is a philanthropic, social, and recreational club, established to welcome newcomers to the Mother Lode area and connect them with others that are new to our area. The Club meets at monthly membership luncheons on the first Thursday of the month. Reservations are due 10 days prior to the lunch date.  Email resv4nc@yahoo.com to register. Guests welcome. Please come and join us!  Visit motherlodenewcomers.com for more information.
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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.

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 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/

MOTHER LODE DEMOCRATS OF AMADOR meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM. For more information, call Steve Christensen (209) 267-0615

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

FRIDAYS

LGBTQ PEER SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd Friday of every month from 5-6pm at Sierra Wind Wellness & Recovery Center, 10354 Argonaut Lane, Jackson. For more information, contact Marla at 209-256-3750 or e-mail mvandermeer
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SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS
- Open Gym Volleyball on Sundays at Argonaut HS in Jackson
- Amador Running Club meets on Sundays in Jackson
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KENNEDY MINE TOURS:  The Kennedy Mine is open from 10-3 every Saturday and Sunday and holidays. Come for the view, take some pictures, have a picnic, pan for gold, or join a guided tour ($10 for adults and $6 for children 6-12). Step back into Amador’s past and dig deeper into the county’s mining history. Private and group tours are also available. Call the Kennedy Mine (209) 223-9542 or email manager@kennedygoldmine.com for more information.
Web site: http://www.kennedygoldmine.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenndaygoldmine/
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'MOM TO MOM' PERINATAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd Saturday of Every Month. 2:30 - 4:00 pm at the First 5 Building, 975 Broadway, Jackson. In this group for new moms and pregnant women, we support moms to recover from pregnancy and birth, help you feel well and be the mom you want to be, discuss anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulty adjusting, learn coping skills, relaxation techniques, and communication skills. Facilitated by Christa Thompson, LCSW. These groups meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month. For questions, information, and/or to RSVP for free child care, please call 257-1092.

NEXUS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Therapeutic Therapy - Family Services - Youth Services - Amador/Calaveras CASA
Upcountry Community Center
Ione Famly Resource Center
Camanche Lake Community Center

http://nexusyfs.org/
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HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS
Hospice Services - Grief Support - We Honor Veterans Program - Thrift Stores
Web site: http://www.hospiceofamador.org/
Facebook: facebook.com/HospiceofAmadorandCalaveras/
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INTERFAITH FOOD BANK
www.feedamador.org
On Facebook: Facebook.com/FeedAmador.org
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SIERRA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Foster Care & Adoption - Mental Health Services
https://www.sierrachildandfamilyservices.org/
On Facebook: Facebook.com/sierrachildandfamilyservices

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: http://www.amadorgov.org/departments/library/link-information
OR stop by your local library or give us a call and we'll walk you through the process!
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MEDICATION DISPOSAL - 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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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
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmadorRCD/
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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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