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MEASURE M TAX BALLOT - Measure M is a proposed 1/2-cent Sales Tax to support Amador County emergency fire and medical aid services. For a fact sheet and a PowerPoint presentation about Measure M, click here...
BUSINESS FOR SALE: Charming bath and home décor boutique store. Very reasonable price…asking $15,000 plus inventory (about $7K). Owner retiring; has been in business on Main Street, Sutter Creek for almost 11 years. Great location, cooperative landlord. Call Wendy at (209) 770-4248.
CITY OF JACKSON SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR NEW REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE. Deadline to apply is September 5. For more information, see Government...
FREE ROADSIDE CHIPPING - The Amador Fire Safe Council still has grant funding available for no-cost roadside chipping in the county. This community assistance grant, funded by the Bureau of Land Management, is available free to any homeowner in Amador County. Homeowners are required to cut their own brush and stack it alongside an accessible driveway or adjacent to their street, but not within the county road easement. Brush should be stacked in clean windrows as you would stack firewood, with cut edges facing the road surface. The chipper can take brush up to 6 inches in diameter. Please: no poison oak, no blackberries, no pine needles or broom. Natural vegetation only, no building materials. For more information and to get on the list, please call 296-6220.
When does print advertising NOT work? When it sits in a box surrounded by other boxes. Have your ads seen within AND beyond the borders of Amador County...open the boxes, and start afresh with an ad in the Gold Country Times, gold country's monthly that really matters. GCT'S SUMMER SPECIAL is about to expire (August 31). Get 15% off any sized ad! Click here, or call 267-9886 for details, and say you saw it on ACN! Don't forget to see Amador Community News and LMNO on page 12 of the Gold Country Times!
~ AUGUST ~
WILLOW CREEK WINERY – FIRST PICKING will occur this coming Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 AM (that’s morning). What to bring: self, strong arms, quick wit and spirit of adventure. Where, La Grange Road, about 15 minutes from Jamestown. We supply knives, snacks and drinks, please bring any big lunch you may want. But to clarify, while any time with Willow Creek is a party, this is still a lot of work in the sun if you decide to actually participate, we would love it but no pressure at all. Just come watch if you want. For more information, call 916-806-6816 or e-mail: willowcreekwinery@surewest.com
NOTE: By the way while Willow Creek doesn't actually pay anyone to pick our grapes with us, we also don't charge anyone for the experience and education. Although at very minimum our guilt will no doubt be adding wine to the cellars of those who do brave the vines. -Dave
ACWN's PROGRESSIVE RAFFLE #4 "THE ULTIMATE" Drawing to be held on August 27! Buy up your raffle tickets now for this ultimate package from Deaver Vineyards: A two night stay, Bed & Breakfast in the Amador Harvest Inn, Limousine Winetasting Tour w/ Lunch! Tickets are $5 each and, get this: need not be an ACWN member OR be present to win! To buy your tickets, contact Debra Matia, ACWN President, at 267-5791. Proceeds go to the ACWN Scholarship Fund, a scholarship that benefits deserving high school girls. For more information go to: www.acwnonline.com
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE meets Wednesday, August 27 at 1:30PM at the County Administration Building 810 Court Street, Jackson. On the Agenda: Review of a proposed Tentative Subdivision Map No. 119- Wicklow Subdivision and zone change from "R1," Single Family Residential, "R3," High Density Multiple Family Residential, and "C1," Retail Commercial and Office district to "PD," Planned Development.
ACUG NEW USERS GROUP, Wednesday August 27 from 2-4PM at the Amador County Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Have A Computer Question? Amador Computer Users Group (ACUG) is set up for those who have nagging questions about basic computer concepts, including Windows, the Internet, and hardware and/or software problems of a basic nature. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Bring your questions to the "New Users Group" and let them help you. For more information visit www.acug.net, or contact them at info@acug.net or 296-2390. ACUG is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping members of the community learn more about computers and software. Visitors are always welcome.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE meets Wednesday, August 27 at 1:30PM at the County Administration Bldg. 810 Court Street, Jackson. On the Agenda: Review of a proposed Tentative Subdivision Map No. 119- Wicklow Subdivision and zone change from "R1," Single Family Residential, "R3," High Density Multiple Family Residential, and "C1," Retail Commercial and Office district to "PD," Planned Development.
AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD meets on Wednesday, August 27 at 7PM. Amador County Administrative Building, 810 Court Street, Jackson.
BOOK ENDS: THE BOOK CLUB AT JACKSON LIBRARY. Meets August 27th to discuss Water for Elephants. In this work of fiction, Sara Gruen tells the heart warming tale of a bond of love and trust among an unlikely trio which includes an elephant.
The Truth Project, Thursday, August 28 from 6:30-8:30PM at the Church at the Cross, 21895 Homestead Rd, Pine Grove (corner of Hwy 88 and Homestead) What do you really believe? Are you truly living the way God wants you to? The Truth Project, a 13-week video-based study created by Focus on the Family, will begin at Church at The Cross. Learn more at www.thetruthproject.com
NATIVE AMERICAN ART SHOW – Saturday, August 30 from 6-7:30PM Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Regional Museum, Indian Grinding Rock state Historic Park Pine Grove. The public is invited to opening reception on 8-30 to preview art and meet the artists, followed by the Franklin Miwok dance group in the Roundhouse at the Park. Show opens August 31 thru Sept 28, open during museum's regular hours. There is no charge for the art show. If people stay to visit the rest of the park, there is a $6 per car day use fee. Show will feature a youth artist exhibit with prizes awarded from a memorial fund established in honor of the late Washo gourd artist, David Snooks.
3rd ANNUAL $1 ROOTBEER FLOAT FUNDRAISER – Labor Day Weekend, Aug 30-Sept 1. Fundraiser for Team 3 of Amador Stars’ Camp Out for Cancer, Labor. The Old General Store in Dry Town 15907 Highway 49, Drytown is open 10AM-5PM with volunteers ready to serve! This has turned into a very social, fun event that has raised great funds each year. For more information, call Roseanne Lauters, 245-6914.
21-SONG CYCLE - Aug. 31-Sept, 1 - Dr. Robert Denham, who often visited Sutter Creek as a child, will perform the world premier of a song cycle of 21 songs based on the town‘s history and his experiences visiting here as a youngster. Denham will perform on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept 1, 3 p.m. at the American Exchange Hotel, 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek. There is no admission cost, but freewill donations are welcome to cover costs of travel. While reservations are not necessary, it is recommended that people send their RSVP to: Robert.denham@biola.edu. For more information, click here…
~ SEPTEMBER ~
AMADOR REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE - Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7PM 33 Broadway, Jackson. On the Agenda: Discussion and possible action on: Status Reports Regarding Adoption of “Traffic Analysis Guidelines”. Revenue and Impact Sharing Discussion. Report by Kim Kerr, Ione City Manager, on the City and County Managers Meeting Discussions and Draft Suggestions for an Implementation Plan.
It's Wedding Season at Villa Buscaglia! Buscaglia's Ristorante will be closed to the public for private events on the following dates: Saturday, August 30 Saturday, September 20, 27; Saturday, October 11
Buscaglia's is normally open Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to Close. Reservations Recommended. Call (209) 223-9992, Ext. 13 for reservations.
MASTER GARDENER'S 15th ANNUAL TOMATO TASTING CONTEST - Saturday, September 6 during the Sutter Creek Farmer's Market, 8-11AM. To be judged, bring two washed tomatoes of each variety (9 cherry tomatoes) to the SC Farmers Market by 9:00AM. The judges will announce their favorites at 10:30AM. The largest tomato will receive a special award. Join us for the public tasting and you will have the fun of tasting all kinds of tomatoes, from tiny grape-size tomatoes to giants the size of grapefruits and a variety of colors, including yellow, organge, pink, tiger striped, and of course, ruby red. We are sure to have a tomato you've never tasted before and that will become your new favorite. For more information, contact Rita Martin at 245-3119.
FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS & FLUORIDE VARNISHINGS for children ages 0-5 who live in Amador County! September 6 & 30 and October 17 & 30. Services provided by Amador County Smile Keepers, Amador County Public Health Department & First 5. Click here for details...
“Bluegrassin’ in the Foothills” Early Bird Tickets deadline is SEPTEMBER 1st!! Get yours now for one of (if not the best) musical experiences you’ll have in Amador County! Amazing, jaw-dropping, musicality and talent by some of America’s finest bluegrass musicians…must NOT MISS!
Kids Yoga Classes. Free to all participants. Designed for children 0 - 5 years old, with older siblings welcome to attend. Classes begin on September 2nd from 10:30-11:30AM and run on Saturdays for 8 weeks at Pine Grove Town Hall, Hwy 88, Pine Grove. Class size will be limited to 15 families for these sessions. Each family completing these 10 sessions will receive an Angel Bear Play Set for use in their home practice. These beautiful full-color flash cards show all the poses we use in class, and have activities on the back that the children will certainly enjoy. Please call or email to register your child(ren) for the upcoming classes.For more information, contact Marie Schluter at 223-1521 or marieschluter@mac.com. Brought to you by First 5 Amador.
ACUG - Amador Computer Users Group General Meeting meets on September 2 at 7PM at the Amador County Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Featured Presentation: "Using Computers Effectively for Small Business". Overview of QuickBooks by ACUG President Bob Devlin, including tips for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, plus tax considerations. ACUG is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping members of the community learn more about computers and software. Visitors are always welcome and admission is free! For more information visit www.acug.net, or contact us at info@acug.net, or 296-2390
SQUARE DANCING CLASSES STARTING UP. One of California’s Oldest and most fun dance clubs, the Jackson Claim Jumpers are announcing New-Dancer Classes starting in September. The Jackson Claim Jumpers Square Dance Club is for singles, couples, and families. It is a great way to have some enjoyable exercise and meet new people. Youth and adults are welcome! It is NOT SQUARE, IT IS DANCING. It is more like FUN, FITNESS, & FRIENDSHIP set to music. New-Dancer classes start September 8, 15 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. at no cost. You are invited to even just come and check it out on any or all of these three dates. You’ll meet the friendly club members and see how much fun they have, and how easy it is to learn square dancing. Featuring the exceptional, awesome, and popular Jim and Sharon Rammel as callers, singers, and cuer. Where: 229 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson Senior Center. Call 267-9004, 296-8701, or 296-3718 for more information.
GRACE FELLOWSHIP YARD SALE AND BBQ - Thursday and Friday, September 4-5 from 8AM-3PM. 8040 S Highway 49 Jackson. High quality items, breakfast and lunch served. For more info, contact Daniel Simpson 296-5087 or e-mail truewealth@volcano.net
35th JUG & ROSE FOOTRACE - Saturday, Sept. 6. Race-day registration opens at 7 a.m., the noncompetitive event starts at 7:15 a.m., the open competitive walk starts at 7:30 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. Preregistration must be done by Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Amador High School Drama Club sponsors the Jug & Rose Footrace to benefit the AHS performing arts department, for the annual 7.7-mile race that features walking and running competitive races in and around Volcano, starting at Humble Pies, heading west down Sutter Creek-Volcano Road. The finish line is at Lions Park on Sutter Creek-Volcano Road. Cost is $25. Race-day entry is $30 at the Volcano Park, where there will be Humble Pie's coffee and water. Jug and Rose sponsors are the Bill and Corinne Heryford family of Jackson and Dennis Rodman Construction of Sutter Creek. For information, call 267-0108, 257-7329 or 257-0548 or e-mail Giles Turner at gturner@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us
CHILI COOK-OFF & CAR SHOW - Sunday September 7 from 9AM to 5PM on Main Street, Sutter Creek. Events include: Chili Popular Vote, International Chili Society Vote, Salsa vote. Most popular chili earns winner $100 and trophy. ICS winner goes on to regional competition. Entry, prize details at www.suttercreek.org, "Special Events". Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children for cup, spoon and voting ballot.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP: LAND USE, DEVELOPMENT AND MAIN STREET are the topics of the Public Workshop for the Ione General Plan Update held on September 8 at 7PM at Evalynn Bishop Hall in Ione. For more information go to: www.ionegeneralplan.com
IT'S GREAT TO BE "GRAND"! Workshop for Grandparents. Grandparents play a very special, and vital, role in the lives of their grandchildren. Grandparents who care for their grandchildren on a regular basis play an even more important role... and face unique challenges. Join us for a FREE, casual, and engaging Workshop designed especially for YOU! Don't miss this opportunity to interact and network with other Grandparents, gain some information and insight, and go home with free stuff! Biological, adopted, foster and "step" grandparents welcome, open to the public. Tuesday, September 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR Thursday, September 25 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please RSVP to HRC Child Care Resources at 223-1624
CALLING ALL SINGERS! The Amador Choraliers will begin rehearsals Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30PM at the Amador High School Band Room in Sutter Creek for concerts in early December. They are always looking for new voices, especially men! Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesdays (with some Thursdays) from 6:30 to 8:30 or 9:00 at the Amador High School Band Room in Sutter Creek. The group is also looking for another pianist. For more information on concerts, tickets or joining the group, call Darlene, 223-4164 or Carole, 754-1088.
HRC Child Care Resources Presents: ADHD: What is it? What treatments are available? Dr. Ryan Thompson From the Mind Matters Comprehensive Treatment Center will present An Introduction to
ADHD on Wednesday September 10, 2008 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Amador Health & Human Services Building, 10877 Conductor Blv. Sutter Creek, RSVP HRC Child Care Resources, 223-1624. Part One of a Two Part Series, Part 2: Early Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorders October 8, 2008. Everyone Welcome!
AAUW AMADOR’S 40TH YEAR “FALL KICK OFF” – to be held on Thursday, September 11 5:30 - 7:30PM in Jackson. This marks the 40th "Fall Kick-Off " of the Amador Branch AAUW, our get together for old, new and prospective members. Find out about stimulating programs and fun special interest group activities being planned for the coming year. Hear from Tech Trek 8th grade scholarship winners about their experiences at Mills College science camp this summer. Meet some of our college scholarship winners and talk with them and their mentors. Eat wonderful appetizers prepared by the AAUW Board and celebrate our anniversary with dessert! Enjoy wine and other beverages. Call 296- 5257 to RSVP and for directions, or email cdhennings@yahoo.com Please reply by Sept. 8.
FIVE EZ PIECES GOLF TOURNAMENT - Friday, September 12 at Castle Oaks Golf Course. 11:30AM Check-in/Registration, 1PM Shotgun Start. $80 per player. Special prizes and awards! $20 entry fee for “Shoot for Mexico” Event. One lucky winner will win a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico… GUARANTEED! There will be raffle prizes, mulligans, and refreshments available for an additional donation $$$ Brought to you by Coldwell Banker, in partnership with Amador STARS and Sutter Amador Hospital Foundation. Proceeds will benefit Amador STARS for local cancer support, transportation and resource services and the expansion project at Sutter Amador Hospital. For more information and for registration and sponsorship opportunities please call David Carlson or Sally Blackman at (209) 223-2276 or visit www.AmadorCountyHomes.com
"MIMOSA SINGS" FOR BILL DURSTON, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 from 2-5PM in the Grand Oak Ballroom of the Rancheria Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets are $30. www.mimosa-sings.com
A class on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder will be held on Monday, September 15 6:30- 8:30PM at New Life Christian Church 87 Ridge Rd. Sutter Creek. Description of event meeting Children who have been through a traumatic experience may be suffering from “Post Traumatic Stress Disorders”. Therefore, it is important for all of us to become educated regarding Post Traumatic Stress disorders and the unique problems these children and their families face. Child-care will be provided through a grant from First 5 of Amador. For more information, contact Gretchen Heiss, 296-7606 or FKCE@volcano.net
BIG BLUE WAVE SPAGHETTI FEED, Friday, September 19 from 6-9:30PM at the Jackson Elks Lodge, 12500 Kennedy Flat Road. Tickets are $20.00, RSVP 209 257 1397 or go to ActBlue, from the Amador Democrats web site at: www.amadordemocrats.org
CAMP OUT FOR CANCER - Join us on Sept. 20, 2008 at Argonaut High School Stadium to be entertained by some of the top local musicians in our community. These wonderful talented musicians are donating their time to help raise funds to fight cancer on a local level. Please support them by showing up and donating to the cause. The 5th Annual Amador County Camp Out For Cancer. At 9:00AM Herb Boxhorn will lead off. 1:15PM is the Blues Organization, 2:15 - Pueblo Rooftop, 3:15 - Second Wind, 4:15 - It's All Good, 5:15 - Freeze Out, 6:15 - Pat Keene. Join us for some wonderful music and help us to raise funds for this worthy cause
SUTTER CREEK BLUES & BREWS will be Saturday, September 27 from 5-9PM. Brews, food and music by the Shane Dwight Band and Daddy Chillin'. Tickets are $20 per person. NOTE: if you volunteer to work for at least 2 hours, then you will get your ticket for ½ price ($10).For more information, or to volunteer for the event, call Toni Linde at 256-1750 or e-mail taklinde@volcano.net
Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner Theater & Silent Auction Fundraiser Saturday, September 27th at the Jackson Elk’s Lodge. Doors Open at 6PM. Tickets $30.00 - can be purchased at: Upcountry Community Center, 296-2785 / Camanche Lake Community Center / 763-2794 A-TCAA at 935 S. State Hwy 49 Jackson and Sue’s Gold Country Coffee in Pine Grove.
~ OCTOBER ~
SUTTER CREEK ORGAN RALLY, October 11-12. Push cart sized organs to very large street organs will be playing in downtown Sutter Creek. Brought to you by the Sutter Creek Promotions Committee and the Sierra-Nevada Chapter of Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Assoc. www.amica.org
Lodi Bowmen's Archery School is now enrolling students for October classes in Ione. This course is designed for all ages, and enables both beginning and experienced archers to reach expert performance level. All equipment is provided for the class conducted by certified instructors on four consecutive weekends, both Saturday & Sunday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, beginning October 11th. Classes are held at Lodi Bowmen's archery range, located on Buena Vista Road near north Lake Camanche. The cost is $100 per individual, or $150 per family unit. For more information, contact Brent Sloan at 209-571-1618 or e-mail: archeryplus@pacbell.net
1st ANNUAL COUNTY-WIDE ADULT SPELLING BEE, Friday, October 3rd from 5PM to 9PM at the Sutter Creek Auditorium. $5 general admission. Words will be flying – complemented by plenty of team spirit and good libations in a combination of “pronouns, pizza and pinot (or pilsner for beer lovers).” Sponsored as a fundraiser for the Amador Community Foundation, the county-wide spelling bee brings an increasingly popular adult outing to Amador County. It’s the “ultimate TGIF” event available to teams representing (or sponsored by) local businesses. To be sure the focus is on fun, lists of words to be used during the competition will be available for teams to study prior to the event. The bee is limited to the first 16 teams, and several of those slots already are reserved Each team is encouraged to bring along friends and relatives who will have the chance to contribute to their team’s success. Full details of sponsorship fees, team configuration and prizes are available at 223-2148. E mail acf@amadorcommunityfoundation.org
AMADOR COUNTY HERITAGE DAY, Saturday, October 18 from 10AM-5PM. Fun for the whole family! Firehouse Chili Cook-off, Kennedy Mine Spaghetti Cook-off, Dutch oven cooking demos and homemade cornbread, Sierra Six-Guns & Sidekicks, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Company C, Fireman muster events, wagon rides, several heritage groups, artists, handmade crafts, antiques & junk dealers, Coyote Moon band, old time Bingo, pumpkin painting, campfire singing, specialty item vendors, and lots more! For more info call 223-2327 or email fanch@volcano.net
THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS under the direction of Randy Sparks, appear on Monday, October 20 at the Hotel Leger in Mokelumne Hill. Social Hour/doors open at 5:30PM; show begins at 6:30 pm. Showcasing local wines; appetizers and desserts included! Tickets/Admission: $25. Available at the Hotel Leger, the Calaveras County Arts Council, by emailing Cheri Garamendi at townhallrestoration@mokehill.com, or by calling Brenda Brown at (209) 286-1273 or Joyce Peek at (209) 286-1733. Proceeds to benefit the Mokelumne Hill Town Hall Restoration Project.
CAMP OUT FOR CANCER - Join us on September 20 at Argonaut High School Stadium to be entertained by some of the top local musicians in our community. These wonderful talented musicians are donating their time to help raise funds to fight cancer on a local level. Please support them by showing up and donating to the cause. The 5th Annual Amador County Camp Out For Cancer. At 9:00AM Herb Boxhorn will lead off. 1:15PM is the Blues Organization, 2:15 - Pueblo Rooftop, 3:15 - Second Wind, 4:15 - It's All Good, 5:15 - Freeze Out, 6:15 - Pat Keene. Join us for some wonderful music and help us to raise funds which remain local to serve
5th ANNUAL "NO MORE CASINOS" DINNER DANCE - Saturday October 25 at 6:30PM at the Amador County Fairgrounds - Pokerville Hall. Catered by Mother Lode Market and Music by Gaia led by the well known and loved Herb Boxhorn. This event is always a good time and this year we are looking forward to some really special music. Tickets are $35.00 . Info at 245-6211 or 245-4588.
Via Citizen Report: If you are, or anybody you know is suffering from Crohn's and Colitis you can make a difference by help us find a cure and raising the awareness by sending your tax deductible donations to www.active.com/donate/sa08norcal/ronandteresa or mail a check made out to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and send to the Gandolfo’s at 5914 Riverbank Circle, Stockton, CA .95219 I will be personally be walking 13 miles in an upcoming Marathon for Crohn's & Colitis in San Antonio, TX on Nov. 16, 2008. This is for my wife Teresa and everyone else who suffers from this god-awful disease! So please every little bit helps us get a little closer, thank you. Feel free give us a call send something today won't you?! Ron & Teresa 209-474-8660, e-mail chibears@comcast.net