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EVENT CALENDAR
JULY EVENTS

AMADOR COUNTY

SUNDAYS

Caffe Di Oro Sunday Brunches, Sundays from 10AM-2:30PM, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek; Includes champagne or non-alcoholic cider. Buffet is $16 per person. www.cafeviadoro.com

Volcano Theater Dinner and outdoor play - 6/29 Tri County Wildlife Care & VTC doors open at 6p.m. and we will have amazing live and silent auction items to tempt you as well as a raffle, terrific food by Soogard Catering, wine and an
etched wine glass too. Come enjoy an outdoor fun experience and support wildlife rescue- bring your blanket......For more details, see www.tricountywildlifecare.org

MONDAYS

Jackson Claim Jumpers Square Dance club, Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, 7pm Rounds, Squares 730pm. First Monday, Call Sy at 296-8701.

Foothill Fitness (Active Aging), Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30AM, Sutter Creek Community Center
Church Street, Sutter Creek. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Gretchen U. Kingsbury, trainer, 267-5915

Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council,
Meets the 3rd Monday of odd months. For more info, contact Robin Valencia, Program Coordinator at 223-5921, Fax: 209-223-5931, or e-mail: info@amadorcapc.org

Alcoholics Anonymous, 730pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 22601 Hwy 88, Pioneer.

Kids Yoga Classes, First5 Amador. Mon from 10:30am to 11:15am, Up Country Community Center, Hwy 88, Pine Grove. Children 5 years old and under welcome; Marie at (209) 223-1521.

John Covert: Music teaching workshop (guitar, piano, bass, drums, vocals): Mondays 5:30-8 pm at the Amador Senior Center, Jackson, call 209-223-0902 for more info.

Foothill Exercise Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM, Church at the Cross, 21895 Homestead Road, Pine Grove
Hwy 88 and Homestead Road, about 2.5 miles out of Pine Grove. For more information, call 296-5075.

TUESDAYS

Foothill Fitness Class, Volcano, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-10:30AM, Armory Hall in Volcano

The Gold Country Chorus
, barbershop harmony meets Tuesdays 7pm, Amador Senior Center. 267-1530 or 223-7099.

Library Yarns: group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30. 530 Sutter Street, Jackson. Info 209-223-6400.

Jackson Writers Group meets every Tues at 10AM. Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

Widows & Widower’s, Where we make new friends. Meetings held the third Tues of each month. 209-296-6223 or 257-1646.

Prostate cancer Support Group – 6 PM, 2nd Tues of every month, 6:00 PM in the Oak View room, -2nd floor,  Sutter Amador Hospital. 209-257-7609

Emergency Food Assistance Program. help serve our community. Call John, 209-267-5481 or e-mail countryliving75@gmail.com

4th TUESDAY (JUNE 24)

Farmers Market at The Bluffs, Lockeford, Hwy 88

WEDNESDAYS

Amador Government #101 workshops, second and fourth Wed of each month. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call Debbie Dunn (209) 296-5435. ddunn@volcano.net

Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club meets the 1st Wed at 6:30 pm. at the Town Hall (across from Pine Grove Park). The Council meets the same night at 5:30 p.m. Generally one or two supervisors are present. 209-296-7626.

Open Mic Nights at The Annex, 7-10PM. The Annex/American Exchange Hotel, Sutter Creek. Enjoy a mid-week music jam.

4th WED (JUNE 25)

Amador Computer Users Group (ACUG), “New Users" Special Interest Group, 2-4 PM at the Amador County Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Basic computer concepts. 296-2390, www.acug.net/ info@acug.net

THURSDAYS

The Amador County Gourd Group, second Thurs of each month, 9am to 11, Amador County Agriculture Building, 12200 Airport Rd., Jackson. Sylvia (916) 682-2437. sylvianelson@citlink.net

Open Mike Nights, Oasis Café, every Thurs, 4-7PM. The Oasis Cafe at New York Fitness, 615 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Open for all singers, musicians, poets, and comedians. Contact Katie at 209-223.3236 x 4.

Le's Chinese Restaurant "Seniors Night" every Thurs, age 55 or older get 10% off (offer cannot be used with other coupons). Pioneer, 209-295-7000.

Upcountry Communities Council, Meets the 3rd Thursday at 6PM. Bob Currall at 209-295-7630, 296-5435 or ddunn@volcano.net

FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Veranda, Bellotti's with free hor d'oeuvres. 6 to 8pm. Located at 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek. 209-267-5211. www.bellottis.com

Oil Painting Class, every Friday 1-330pm, Plymouth City Hall. Info, 245-6101.

Buena Vista Saloon, Friday and Sat nights, Diana at the Piano, 8pm to 2am. 5864 Buena Vista Rd, 274-0105.

Just Begin Again, Women’s Cancer Support Group - First Friday, 1:00 p.m., at the Jackson Senior Center. Info, just_begin_again@yahoo.com  or phone 296-2187.

Tilly’s, Karaoke by Phish, Ione, 9 pm-1 am. 274-2032.

UTURN, New Life Christian Center, 87 W. Ridge Rd, live music, pool, basketball, free food, arcade games, positive message. Call 267-1263.

Amador Bird Club, second Fri of each month, at 18621 Sherwood St. Call 245-6921

Film Appreciation class,

1-3pm, Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd. Enjoy classic films, free, no age limit. 223-0442.

Friday Night Blues Jam,

Drytown Club, 8-11PM, www.drytownclub.com 

2nd FRIDAY (JUNE 13)

Volcano Theatre’s Red Herring, playing from June 13 through July 12. Info at: www.volcanotheatre.org

3rd FRIDAY (JUNE 20)

Main Street Theatre Works To Kill a Mockingbird, Kennedy Mine, Jackson, June 20 thru July 19. Info at: www.mstw.org

Passport Weekend, June 20 to 22, 866-806-WINE (9463), www.CalaverasWines.org 

4th FRIDAY (JUNE 27)

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras present their “11th Annual Art on the Lawn” Art Auction, Friday June 27 @ 6PM. St. George Hotel, Volcano. Tickets: $30 advance / $40 at the door. Tickets available at: Hospice Thrift Store, Hospice Office, Bank of Amador, & Designs by Diane, Jackson, Bank of Amador, Ione & Buckhorn branches Topia, Sutter Creek, Pine Grove Video, Pine Grove, St. George Hotel, Volcano. Hospice of Amador & Calaveras: ann.metherd@hospiceofamador.org; karen.mason@hospiceofamador.org; carol.kuhns@hospiceofamador.org
Accept: VISA & MC, Call 223-5500; 223-4762 (thrift store)

SATURDAYS

La Bella Rosa, Karaoke, 9 pm-130 am.763-2855

Buena Vista Saloon, Friday and Sat nights, Diana at the Piano, 8pm to 2am., 5864 Buena Vista Rd, 274-0105.

2nd SATURDAY (JUNE 14)

Preston Castle Foundation: Jazz Jubilee & Dinner, 5PM, Preston Castle, Ione. Cost: $35 per ticket. Local and Bay Area jazz and blues artists. Info, 209-274-4112. Visit online at: www.prestoncastle.com

3rd SATURDAY (JUNE 21)

The 12th annual “Daylily Days at Amador Flower Farm” through 22nd, 9am-4pm, 22001 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth., 209-245-6660, more info at: www.amadorflowerfarm.com

4th SATURDAY (JUNE 28)

Western Auction at the Feed Barn - preview 6/27 and auction begins at noon. 6/28 There will be all sorts of items auctioned such as wagon wheel benches, tables, chairs, all unique and made out of amazing old wood. Also, there will be bronze statues, cow and calf skins, skulls, jewelry and much, much more. The Feed Barn will split their profits from this auction between A-PAL and Tri County Wildlife Care. See local papers or call Susan for more details - 223-2809.

Calvary Ione Fellowship, June 28, 10am First Annual Church Picnic
We'll have lots of fun and activities for the whole family. For the Kids we'll have a Slip "n" Slide, a water slide, bounce house and even a race course for those that have some radio controlled 4 wheel drive cars. And for the adults we'll have tennis, Volleyball, Horseshoes, games and lots and lots of food for all. The picnic will be located at a Ranch in Ione with lots of shade and an air conditioned home available for those that need a break from a warm summers day of activities. Keep your eyes on our website and we'll post further details as they become available.

AMADOR ONGOING

Yoga Classes at the Pine Grove Town Hall

Mondays: 9:00 - 10:00 am & 5:30 - 6:30 pm; Thursdays: 9:00 - 10:00am & 5:30 - 6:30pm. Tuition is $5.00 per class. Instructor is Marie Schluter. (209) 223-1521.

Back Roads Coffeehouse

1st & 3rd Sundays: Celtic Music Jam. June 7 & 21; July 5 & 19. 74 Main Street, Sutter Creek, (209) 267-0440.

Plymouth, Country Flea Market at Colburn Park (off Hwy 49 behind Amador County Fairgrounds). Every 1st Saturday, 8am to 4pm. Free parking. 209-245-3192.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER

Voted Best Independent Theatre 2008 KCRA 3 "A" List  

209-267-1070, info@suttercreektheater.com  www.suttercreektheater.com    

John Nemeth & his band Traditional rhythm and blues sensation! June 13, 8:00 p.m. $18 adv / $21 day of show.

The Ox Herder , an original play by Linda James Hein, 6/20 through 7/13. Fri & Sat shows at 7:30 p.m., Sun matinees at 2:30, $17 eves, GALA OPENING $25.

4th Annual Summer Stars Theatre Camp June 23-July 10 OR July 14-July 31, Mon-Thurs 9 am - noon Ages 8-18. Monica @ (209) 257-0709. Register by June 15, $225. After June 15, $255.

Caffe Via d’Oro Music, 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays. Main Street, Sutter Creek.

Bellotti's Endless Spaghetti Dinners, 5-7PM, Mondays through Thursdays, $10.95 per person, kids under 5 eat free!

CALAVERAS COUNTY

LAST SUNDAY

Habitat for Humanity to Break Ground on Ninth House
The public is invited to Habitat for Humanity Calaveras’ second groundbreaking of a Habitat home in the Valley Springs area. The groundbreaking ceremony is Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. at 3340 Botfuher Street in Rancho Calaveras.
Participating in the ceremony are District 5 Supervisor Russ Thomas, and Lucy Thein, President of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Calaveras. Brother James Marlow of the Burson Full Gospel Church will also participate. The prospective owners of this Habitat home, Troy and Patricia Burns and their three sons, will be present along with other Calaveras County Habitat families. Music and refreshments will conclude the ceremony. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. For additional information call Kathy Heffernan, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator, at 209-785-7742, or Frank Meyer, Habitat Administrative Manager, 209-754-5331.

MONDAYS

First Monday Night of The Month- Poetry reading at The Historic Hotel Leger. All are welcome to come and share your own unique writing, an old favorite, a new found treasure, or simply listen to others. Weekly dinner specials and bistro entrees are available beginning at 5pm, and the reading begins at 7:30pm. 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

WEDNESDAYS

NA/Narcotics Anonymous, West Point Community Church, West Point, 7pm.

3rd WED (JUNE 18)

Music in the Park, Second Wind, Copperopolis Town Square. Doo-Wop and more.

4th WED (JUNE 25)

Music in the Park, Coyote Hill, Valley Springs, Ball Field. Lively Blue Grass, Folk and Jazz appearing with the “3 Woody Guthries”.

2nd FRIDAY (JUNE 13)

Ironstone Vineyards Summer Concert, Doors 7:00PM. Sheryl Crow - Los Lonely Boys. Murphys, CA

3rd FRIDAY (JUNE 20)

Passport Weekend, June 20 to June 22. Call 866-806-WINE (9463), visit online at: www.CalaverasWines.org

4th FRIDAY (JUNE 27)

Ironstone Vineyards Summer Concert - Doors 6:00PM, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Government Mule. Murphys, CA

CALAVERAS ONGOING

Blue Mountain Players, 347 Main Street, West Point. Call 209.293.7979.

Rising Sun Nursery classes www.risingsunnursery.com RSVP 772-3451. 3577 Hwy 12, Burson, CA

Cedar Center's upcoming 2008 Summer Music Series

July 5, Lost in the Shuffle 7pm, Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Fundraiser BBQ, 4:00-7:00pm. July 12, Delta News  6:30-8:30pm, Classic Oldies and Rock 'n' Roll. Highway 4 and Oak Circle, in the heart of Arnold. 209-588-0999.

EL DORADO COUNTY

El Dorado Musical Theatre, Willy Wonka, July 5-13. Thoroughly Modern Millie, July 18-27. Youth theatre at its best. www.edmt.info

‘El Dorado County Fair; Paws in Paradise’, June 12-15, Placerville, Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Blvd

‘Movie Nights at Serrano’  June 21, 7pm. El Dorado, Free outdoor movies shown on giant inflatable movie screen, set up on the Village Green. Concessions, raffles, & free giveaways each night! Bring blankets, picnics & lawn chairs (not to exceed 18 inches in height) Movie meal deals available for purchase. $5 includes a slice of pizza, drink & dessert or candy bar. Great fun! Bring the whole family 7:00 p.m. 4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills. Free 916 933 8946 http://www.sierraoutdoorcinema.com 

‘Picnic in the Park Concert Series’ Every Fri Night. June 27- Aug 8, 6-10pm. Bring your family, friends, lawn chair or blanket and picnic baskets and enjoy a fun music filled evening. There are also train rides for the kids. Folsom City Lions Park, Natoma St, Folsom.  www.folsom.ca.us

‘Pony Express re Ride’ June 18th Folsom, CA. 11-4pm . Before e-mail there was regular mail or snail mail as we call it today. However from 1860- 1861, regular mail was transported from Saint Joseph Mo to California by a Pony Express Rider. This historic journey is recaptured in June and the Folsom History Museum, which is located on the site of the original Pony Express Depot is a stop on the ride. Folsom History Museum, Sutter St. Folsom. Adults $3, youth $2, under 12 free. http://www.folsomhistorymuseum.org 

SACRAMENTO

The Phantom of the Opera, Wed, through Sat, June 14, Community Center, www.Tickets.com (800) 225-2277.

‘Sacramento Grape Escape’ at the Cesar Chavez Plaza, June 14th 4-7pm.Sacramento, CA. Join us for the region's premier Wine and Food Festival. Featuring more than 100 of the Sacramento Region's award-winning wineries and restaurants, the Annual Grape Escape brings the most delicious products from eight counties together at one all-inclusive event to celebrate the region's award winning wine country and highly-touted local cuisine. http://www.sacramentograpeescape.com 

3rd  SUNDAY (JUNE 15)

Father’s Day, Towe Auto Museum! Dads are free. The Sac Art Deco Society, lecture on automotive mascots by Ed Holloway, 2:00pm, $7 for non-members. 2200 Front Street, Sacramento.

‘Celebrate Father’s Day in style at the Towe Auto Museum!’ June 15th 10-6pm, Sacramento. Dads enjoy free Museum admission. Don’t miss out on your chance to make Father’s Day a memorable experience! Dads get in free! Museum admission: $7 Adults; $6 Seniors/AAA members; $3 Students (with current student ID); Under 5 is free. 2200 Front St. Call for group rates. 916 442 6802 http://www.toweautouseum.org

3rd & 4th TUESDAY

‘Music in the Zoo’ June 17th & 24th 6-8pm. Sacramento, CA. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Chill out Tuesday evenings with the hottest music around. Bring a blanket and a friend to the Sacramento Zoo and enjoy some terrific concerts. Tickets may be purchased in advance. The Sacramento Zoo is located near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park. Parking is free and available throughout the park. 916-808-5888 http://www.saczoo.com

3rd SATURDAY (JUNE 21)

‘Model T Ford Beginner’s Class’.  9-5pm. Sacramento, CA. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Model T but taking this beginner course on a car that will forever be a legend. They day includes classroom instruction, hands-on work stations, purchase and service tips, maintenance, operation instructions, and behind-the-wheel drive time from guys who love their Model T’s! Towe Auto Museum - 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. Pre-registration required. $85 per person - includes lunch and all instructional materials. 916 442-6802 http://www.toweautomuseum.org 

SAC ONGOING

Regal Entertainment Group's Free Family Film Festival is a 9-week program of FREE "G" and "PG" rated movies. The films are shown at 10am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission to all movies is FREE! Limited seating, be sure to come early.
Participating Regal Theatres are:
Regal El Dorado Hills 14
Regal Placerville 8
UA Arden Fair 6
Regal Natomas Marketplace 16
UA Laguna Village 12
UA Olympus Pointe 12

The Regal Entertainment Group is offering the "Free Family Film Festival" at select Regal, Edwards, Signature and United Artist Theatres. It's a fun-filled nine summer weeks of movies for kids and their parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!

Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. These show times will not be available for purchase on Fandango. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theater capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. To find the participating theater closest to you, and what films they are offering, please click on the following link:
http://www.regmovies.com/freefamilyflicks/index2.jsp 

If the theater you are looking for is not included on this page, please refer directly to the theater you are interested in attending. Programming decisions for the 'Free Family Film Festival' are made by the individual theater’s management.


Theater contact information can be found on their website. Enter the zip code or city name of the theater you are looking for in the Movie Tickets & Theater Showtimes Search' search box, on the top of the home page. A list of theaters will appear. When you find the theater you're searching for, click on the blue theater name to retrieve the address and phone number. www.REGmovies.com for more information.
ENJOY!


Sacramento Zoo
. The zoo returns to regular hours 9am to 4pm from Feb 1st – Oct 31st 2008,
Sacramento, CA.

Saturday Night Classic Drive-In Movie Series --- Sat, June 21, extended Museum hours until 9pm. Second of five free classic drive-in movie nights under the stars, classic drive-in refreshments for sale. Movies begin at dusk. Classic car owners are encouraged to cruise into the event in their classic cars and will receive half-off Museum admission coupons (good only for that evening). The cruise-in begins at 4pm. The cruise-in and movie are free and Museum admission is $7 for Adults, $6 for Seniors (65+), $3 for students with current ID, and under five is free. Discounts also available for AAA and Banazzle members.

‘A Chorus Line’ Roseville Theater, June 27-July 26th Times Vary. Vernon St., Roseville. A Chorus Line is a stunning musical about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. http://www.mcircle.org

Discovery Museum's Science & Space Center: Special activities, camps, planetarium shows, Bone Zone and more. www.thediscovery.org

‘Dare to Dream’ Exhibit at the Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan, Sacramento. Sacramento, CA. Through Dec 3rd. The purpose of Dare to Dream is to present educational elements in scenic environments that will fuel the imagination and build new dreams for the future of space exploration. While totally immersing visitors in the exciting scenic elements, the exhibit also features live performances, child-friendly interactive's, and state-of-the-art projection and audio technology to bring this epic story to life. Highlights include opportunities to visit Galileo’s studio, view artifacts from the visionaries and inventors who developed early space technologies, and experience lift-off on Saturn V—which first carried astronauts to the Moon. http://www.aerospacemuseumofcalifornia.org 

Discovery Museum's Gold Rush History Centerwww.thediscovery.org

The Sacramento Ballet, http://www.sacballet.org

California State Railroad Museum: Sacramento, Rides behind a steam locomotive http://csrmf.org/doc.asp?id=258 

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

Classic Car Display Night at Pizza Factory, every 2nd & 4th Friday of every month, 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy music, prizes, great food, video games. 14088 E. Hwy 88, Lockeford, 209-727-3707.

OTHER EVENTS

Fathers Day Weekend Cherry Festival at Boa Vista Orchard U-Pick Bing & Rainier Cherries, June 14-15th Placerville, CA. fresh Cherry & Blackberry Pies & Turnovers. BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches, fresh summer fruits & vegetables, apple wine tasting. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Boa Vista Orchards, 2952 Carson Road, Camino no cost for admission but cost for goods For more information contact: (530) 622-5522 

‘Placer County Fair’ Amazing Ways and Country Fair Days at the Placer County Fairgrounds, June 19-22nd. All American Blvd, Roseville.

Bear Valley Music Festival,  (800) 458-1618, www.bearvalleymusic.org 

‘Fun Family Day’ Every second Saturday from June through August, Roseville,CA. enjoy a whole day of family activities for one small price. Learn about the Maidu Indians, their culture and animals of the area and listen to traditional stories by Rick Adams. You can spend an entire Saturday at the Center for only $14/family:
• 10:00am–11:30pm: Take a guided tour of the historic site, an ancient Indian village site
• 11:30–12:30pm: Bring your lunch and picnic under the shade shelter behind the museum and watch the wildlife in the pond!
• 1:00–2:00pm: Enjoy the exhibits and hands on activities inside the museum
• 2:00–3:00pm: Learn about animals at a Live Animal Show
• 3:00–4:00pm: Enjoy Native American stories around the trail or inside the museum. Maidu Interpretive Center 1960 Johnson Ranch Rd, Roseville 916 774-5934 http://www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum

Downtown Tuesday Nights on Vernon St. Roseville. Every Tuesday from May - July come and join the family fun events going on in Downtown Roseville. For information on all the great events please visit the Downtown Tuesday Night website at http://www.downtownroseville.com 

Mountain Country Crafts Festival, Greeley Hill, June 21, 22. Call 209/878-3537.

‘9th Annual Summer Spectacular & Fireworks Show’ June 28th 6pm. Cameron Park, CA. Crafts, carnival games, contests, local entertainment, raffles, food and refreshments, and a spectacular fireworks display over Cameron Park Lake. This is a ticket event with a portion of the gate admission being donated to the Food Bank of El Dorado County. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. live music, 9:30 fireworks show Cameron Park Lake off Hwy 50 and Cambridge Road $3 per person http://www.cameronpark.org  For more information contact: CPCSD (530) 677-2231

Crystal Image Band Schedule: Barking Dog in Lodi, June 20 (9 pm); Blue House Bistro in San Andreas, June 13 and 14 (6-8 pm); Castle Oaks Golf Club (concert by the lake) Ione, 6 pm, June 27 with the Big Crystal Image Band (6 pieces); July 4, Stockton Moose, 8 pm, **guest buzzer to left of door to open front door. Shows updated at www.gigmasters.com/liveband/crystalimage

Exhibit ‘Discovery, Devastation, Survival: California Indians and the Gold Rush’, with a special tribute to Mountain Maidu basket weaver, Lilly Baker. Through Dec 08,The exhibit examines the impact of the gold rush and highlights several native families whose ancestors survived this devastating period. The exhibit also offers examples of the continuing richness of native California culture through its baskets, jewelry, art and literature. Maidu Interpretive Center 1960 Johnson Ranch Rd, Roseville 916 774-5934 http://www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum

ACUG General Meeting:
The Amador Computer Users Group, Tuesday, July 1, at 7 PM at the Amador County Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Featured Presentation: “Google Earth mapping options”. Come to our next General Meeting and see how to use Google Earth. Fly around your house and town via the computer. See it from all angles and capture pictures to entertain your friends. We will also discuss cell phones and flash drives; learn about all the new cell phone features and get help on which to buy. 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 call 296-2390.
LMNO & The Kennedy Mine Foundation Present: MINESTOCK 2008 TBA Kennedy Mine, Jackson. $15 per person, $5/children ages 8-12, $50 per carload. This is a huge open mike event for ALL musicians and music lovers, young and old, amateur and pro. Several core bands are also lined up to perform throughout the day: As Yet Untitled, Bobby D. & the Blues Organ_ization, Crystal Image featuring Honey & Spice, Darcel Hunter, Lisa Morrow, Pueblo Rooftop, Substrate Wind Horse and the Favoritz Band! Bring your chairs/blankets, shade umbrellas, sunglasses, plenty of sunblock, etc. Food, beer and wine served; you can also bring your own lunch/dinner. Dance at 8PM to the sounds of The Favoritz Band! Tell your friends and family to include Minestock in your Memorial Day weekend plans! This fundraising event goes towards a new Archives Building to be built at the Kennedy Mine.
For more information, go to: www.kennedyminefoundation.org 

Mokelumne Hill 4th of July Celebration, 7:30 - 11 am: Town Hall Pancake Breakfast by Veterans; 11 am: - 2am; 11 am: Parade; Noon-ish: Tug-o-War between Moke Hill Fire and San Andreas Fire; Vendor booths, kids games, and MORE! Call Terry or Susan Weatherby at 209-286-1412 for a parade entry if you'd like to join the parade!

Music in the Park, July 2, Matt Cullen Trio, Mountain Ranch Park. Dreamy jazz standards and swing jazz.

Amador Democratic Headquarters Grand Opening and Pay the Rent Party July 3rd 6-9pm Open House Watch fireworks at dusk, July 4th 11a-3pm Open House.
Meet the Candidates
Volunteer
Register to Vote
Change to Vote By Mail

Democratic Headquarters, 40 No. Hwy 49-88 Ste.E. Jackson. 209 257 1397,  amadordemocrats@bayneweb.com www.amadordemocrats.org Current office hours, Monday and Thursday 10-4, Available by appointment all week/weekend.

SUSAN’S PLACE Presents SIMPLE PLEASURES, Saturday JULY 5th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. On the Patio Dinner Reservations recommended, 15 Eureka St. Sutter Creek 276-0945 (mandolin, guitar, dobro, violin, autoharp)

First Monday Night of The Month- Poetry reading at The Historic Hotel Leger.  July 7, Share your writing, listen to others. 7:30pm. 286-1401. www.hotelleger.com 

2nd Annual “Save the Knight Foundry” Golf Tournament, Saturday July 12th 1PM Shotgun, Castle Oaks Golf Club, Ione. Entry Fee $95.00 Includes the Following:
Golf: 18 Holes
Carts: 2 Per Foursome
Tee Prize: Golf Shirt
Format: 4-Person Scramble
Awards: Low Net Team: 1st, 2nd-- Low Gross Team: 1st Dinner BB’Q Dinner, Awards & Prizes Following Golf Extra Dinner $20.00 Additional Prizes Include: Closest to Hole Contests on all Par 3’s Long Drive Men & Women Tournament Sponsor $ 75.00 Includes: Tee Signage will be prominently displayed on the golf course.

Preston Castle Foundation: Third Annual Preston Castle Golf Tournament, Wednesday, July 9
11:00 registration; 12:30 shotgun start, Castle Oaks Golf Club, Ione, Cost: $125 per ticket. Golf to save the castle! One afternoon of golf can make a big difference at the third annual Preston Castle Golf Classic. Contests will be held throughout the 18-hole scramble tournament with dinner, awards ceremony, and a raffle/auction event as the big finale. Each player will receive a bag of tee prizes at registration with refreshments offered at hospitality tents along the course. Tickets can be purchased at www.prestoncastle.com or by calling 209-274-4112. Preston Castle Foundation began work in 1997 to restore, preserve and provide utilization of this important California landmark. community resource.

2ND ANNUAL WINE TASTING: Music and Art in July. Join us in Amador City for our second annual Wine and Art Summer Social, Friday, July 11, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. You can sample the wonderful Amador County wine from twelve local vineyards and enjoy the music of Herb Boxhorn and Friends while surrounded by the art work of a dozen or more local artists. Now that the by-pass is a reality, Main Street in Amador City is a delightful venue for a relaxed mid-summer evening of wine, music and art. Wine tasting with souvenir glass is just $15.00. For more information, ktchnstore@centralhouse.net, or Joyce at 267-9225.

Museum Closed for new roof from May 12 to the end of July, will re-open the last week in July, or first week of August, 209-223-6386 or email museum@volcano.net

For Kids By Kids Fishing Tournament, Saturday, July 19, Walking bridge in Jackson. To sign up for free, and for more information call 304-2717

Volcano Theater Company, Volcano, CA
Mark your Calendar for Auditions: "Man with the Plastic Sandwich", Sunday, July 27, 5pm, Monday, July 28, 7pm.
Needed: 2 men, ages 35-65, 2 women, ages 25-45, Contact Chris Borden, Director, 295-1898

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