SUNDAYS
Worship together at your church/temple of choice.
1st SUNDAY (SEPT 5)
Sutter Creek Labor Day Sidewalk Sale!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown merchants throughout the town take to
the sidewalks! Sponsored by the Sutter Creek Business and
Professional Association.
2nd SUNDAY (SEPT 12)
Sutter Creek’s Chili Cook Off and Classic Car Show.
Tickets are $5 for
adults, $3 for children for a cup, spoon and ballot for a vote;
tasting starts at 11 a.m. 267-1344.
www.suttercreek.org
Grandparents' Day Discount. Grandparents can enjoy free admission at the California Automobile
Museum with the purchase of a student admission. 10am - 6pm. More
information at
www.CalAutoMuseum.org.
Willie Nelson concert Ironstone Amphitheater, 7PM, w/ Special Guest LeAnn Rimes. 1894
Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA. Information at
www.ironstonevineyards.com
3rd SUNDAY (SEPT 19)
Silent
Film/Wurlitzer Organ
The Sierra Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society will be
showing the silent movie, The Iron Mask (1929), with accompaniment
by Bob Salisbury on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ at the California
Automobile Museum September 19, 2010. The film begins at 6pm and
tickets are $10/General, $8/Members, $5/Students, $20/Family.
Visit
www.SierraChapterATOS.org for more information. The Museum is
located at 2200 Front Street, between Broadway and Old Sacramento
with ample free parking. The Museum is open daily from 10am to
6pm, taking the last admission at 5pm and stays open until 9pm
every third Thursday. For more information visit
www.CalAutoMuseum.org
or call (916) 442-6802.
MONDAYS
FIT AFTER FIFTY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15PM, Amador Senior Center, 229
New York Ranch Rd., Jackson. 209-223-0442.
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.
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Meets the 3rd Monday of odd months.
Robin, 209-223-5921,
info@amadorcapc.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 730pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 22601 Hwy 88, Pioneer, CA.
TUESDAYS
The Gold Country Chorus barbershop harmony meets Tuesdays, 7pm, Amador Senior Center.
267-1530 or 223-7099.
Forward Bound,
Domestic Violence Protection Women’s Class, Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30.
209-295-3400 to register.
Jackson Writers Group
10AM. Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.
Emergency Food Assistance Program,
help serve our community. John,
267-5481 or
countryliving75@gmail.com
The Women Shines With STARS cancer support group meets on the 4th Tuesday
of the month at 10:30 at the Amador STARS office. Those going
through cancer treatment, supporting a cancer patient, or
caregivers.
2nd TUESDAY (SEPT 14)
California's Gold, Huell Howser, Amador
County Fair on KVIE, 7:00 PM and again on Thurs, Sept 30, 8:00
PM. All shows aired in this sneak preview will be shown again as
a part of the spring 2011 series.
WEDNESDAYS
The General Cancer Support Group
meets on the 4th Wed of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Amador
STARS office. Men and women welcome. Amador STARS 223-1246.
White Bison Wellbriety, Red Road to recovery.
Open meeting, 6-8 pm, at the Recovery Center, 12265 Martell Rd.,
209-223-1956.
Amador Commission On Aging, every third Wed, 10AM, Amador Senior
Center on New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Public is invited.
Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club
meets the 1st Wed at 6:30 pm., Town
Hall (across from Pine Grove Park). The Council meets the same
night at 5:30 p.m. 209-296-7626.
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
Upcountry Communities Council,
3rd Thursday at 6PM. Bob, 295-7630, 296-5435 or
ddunn@volcano.net.
Forward Bound,
Domestic Violence Protection, Men’s Class, Thursdays, 5 Pm to 7 pm;
7 Pm to 9 Pm. Call Tonia Johns, 209-295-3400.
FRIDAYS
1st Fridays at Miraflores Winery
11 to 3pm. join Dana Childs at a free paint-out and demonstration.
Info at:
www.mirafloreswinery.com.
Friday Fun Days
for elementary school children, a variety of activities, 2:15pm,
except on school holidays. Upcountry Community Center, Hwy 88,
Pine Grove. 296-2785, $1.00/child.
Oil Painting Class, every Friday 1-3:30pm, 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 – 1st Fridays, 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, call 209-267-1263.
Film Appreciation class, 1 to 3pm, Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson.
Enjoy classic films, free, no age limit. Call 209-223-0442 for
more info.
1st FRIDAY (SEPT 3)
3rd annual Yard Sale United Home Care and United Personal Care. All Proceeds to benefit
Amador Stars Camp Out for Cancer. At 32 Boston Alley, Sutter
Creek, 8am-3pm.
Clark's Corner hosts Wine Time!
6-8pm. A different area winery is featured every week, and wine
tasting is only $5.00. We also offer a special fruit, nut and
cheese plate paired with selections from the featured winery.
Friday 9/3/10 Featured Winery, Serafina Winery-Live Music featuring
Slade Rivers Country Music from 7-9pm. Ione, CA.
United Home Care and United Personal Care
are having our 3rd annual Yard Sale. All Proceeds will benefit
Amador Stars Camp Out for Cancer. The sale will take place at 32
Boston Alley, Sutter Creek on Friday, September 3rd from 8am-3pm.
Please Join us for the yard sale and homemade Lemonade! *If anyone
has any items that they would like to donate. Please call Wendy
223-3866.
2nd FRIDAY (SEPT 10)
American Legion Riders State Rally,
American Legion Hall,
Sutter Creek. Sept 10-12.
Clarks Corner Host our First PORT AND CHOCOLATE night!
Enjoy incredible pairings of authentic port and wonderful chocolate
tasting! For the first time Clark's reaches out to the port
enthusiasts of Amador County and welcomes any one looking to learn
about Port and Chocolate pairings. Friday 9/10/10 Live Music
featuring the Tri Tone Subs from 7-9pm!
3rd FRIDAY (SEPT 17)
Sheryl Crow w/ Special Guest G. Love & the Special Sauce,
8:00 PM, Ironstone Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA
www.ironstonevineyards.com
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.
1st SATURDAY (SEPT 4)
Sutter Creek Fire Department's Annual Dinner & Dance. It's
always a great time and is such a worthwhile event. Let's show our
volunteers that we support them by buying those tickets. Besides
the places on the poster, you can go to the firehouse on Hanford
all day Friday & Saturday to buy them. Children accompanied by
parents under 12 are FREE! Bring your family and celebrate Labor
Day weekend. For those who want to put on your dancing shoes, hang
out until 9 PM and rock the evening away! See you there!
POSTER INFO
2nd SATURDAY (SEPT 11)
DISCOVERY BLIND SPORTS, 2010 Annual Yard Sale, Sept 11th and 12th. Pine Grove
Community Park, right on Highway 88 in Pine Grove. 209-295-8415.
www.discoveryblindsports.org Drop something off and/or pick
something up!
Would you like to make
a donation? Clean out your closets, your cupboards, the garage! You
can drop off your donations at the park on Friday, September 10th
after 5:00pm. If you need or would like to have your donation
picked up, please call for more information: Traci Rofidal @
209-295-8415, 925-698-6367 or
vikpurp@gmail.com Casey Landrum @ 209-295-8415, 209-419-1914 or
dbsguide4u@hotmail.com
All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds go
directly to Discovery Blind Sports!
www.discoveryblindsports.org
discoveryblindsports@yahoo.com
DBS - P.O. Box 248, Kirkwood, CA 95646.
Publicity Brief for Harmony Series Workshop 2
The 2nd in Amador Master Gardeners’ “In Harmony” series will be
presented September 11 at the UCCE large auditorium, 12200-B
Airport Rd, Jackson, from 9am on. Call 209 223-6838 for
information. This session will take attendees “down under” those
beautiful ornamentals, trees, and vegetables. We will explore in
Part 1 creating and maintaining productive, healthy soil–wherever
you garden—to keep those gardens going—and going –and going. In
part 2, we will explore various modifications we can make to our
“hardscape” to keep good soil and water where we need it. Join us
and share all your ideas and questions! Facilitators are Cathie
Bigger-Smith and Cathy Koos-Breazeal, Master Gardeners and UC
Certified Sustainable Landscape Experts. Bernice Honeychurch, 209
245-3608.
Clark's Corner announces our first Sock Hop!
Ladies Bust out your poodle skirts and pumps, crooners slick back
that hair, oil the leather jackets and pop your collars and enjoy a
night back in time with Live Music from the 50's featuring the band
RB/X! Saturday 9/11/2010. The band RB/X comes to us all the way
from the big city of Stockton CA. Bringing along their 50's jams
with impeccable vocals and a spot on 4 piece band, they are sure to
get you cuttin' a rug all night! Call up the gang and cruise Main
Street! From 6-9pm. $5 cover charge.
SIERRA WILDLIFE RESCUE WILDLIFE CLASSES CONTINUE IN FALL
Sierra Wildlife Rescue's fall/winter classes for potential and
current wildlife rehabbers, and anyone interested in wildlife,
will be held starting in September. Rehabbing wild animal babies
and birds with SWR is more fulfilling and enjoyable than you can
imagine. If you love the birds of El Dorado County and would like
to learn how to rehab them, a class on rehabbing Crows, Ravens,
Magpies and other corvids will be held on September 11, 1:00 -
3:00 pm, and a class on rehabbing adult Song Birds on September
14, from 7:00-9:00 pm.
A class on Zoonotic Diseases (animal to human transmission) will
be held October 12, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is an important
class for current and potential rehabbers to learn how to handle
wild animals safely. The Advanced Medical Procedures class will be
held November 9, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, and the class on Anatomy and
Physiology on December 14, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Classes on wildlife species in El Dorado County for the general
public and on rehabbing other wildlife species will begin in
January, 2011, throughout the spring. If you are interested in
rehabbing squirrels, raccoons, bunnies, possums, fawns, foxes,
coyotes, bobcats, or other wild animals, watch for future notices
in this publication, check out the fall/winter 2010 Paw Print
newsletter online, at
www.sierrawildliferescue.com or call Barbara Barker,
530-621-2650. The fall/winter class schedule will be available in
late November.
All classes will be held at SWR's new Wildlife Center, 3030
Newtown Rd, Placerville. Parking space is limited, so please call
Barbara to sign up. You can also call Barbara for information on
becoming a member of SWR, volunteering for other activities,
upcoming SWR events, and making donations. Classes are free to SWR
Members; we would appreciate a donation of $5.00 from the general
public. Please plan to attend a class at our wonderful new
location to see what SWR and rehabbing are all about. Hope to see
you there!
The 2nd in Amador Master Gardeners’ “In Harmony” series at the UCCE large
auditorium, 12200-B Airport Rd, Jackson, 9am. 223-6838 This
session takes attendees “down under” those beautiful ornamentals,
trees, and vegetables.
3rd SATURDAY (SEPT 18)
"Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic", Avio Vineyards, 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter
Creek, 10am-Noon. Hands-on class will be taught by pruning expert
Dennis Miller. Bring your loppers and pruners and join the Amador
Master Gardeners.
4th SATURDAY (SEPT 25)
The Eighth Annual International Jug Band Festival in Sutter Creek, 11 am to
6 pm, Mini Provis Park, evening performances at the Sutter Creek
Theatre, 6 pm to Whenever. A full, free day of truly quirky and
entertaining music plus Kids’ Jug Band Workshops and a Junkyard
playspace where kids and adults can learn to make musical
instruments with junk! Another great band line up this year! Banjo
Andy at 209 267-5967, or Jugman Wayne at 530 756-8618.
Pick-Up-the-Baton Community Music Program will offer after school instruction to
those children (also home-schooler’s) not participating at
school. At Sutter Creek Methodist Tues and Thurs afternoons, Sept
7 at 2:45pm, $20 a month.
pschambers@volcano.net
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.
Sutter Creek Theater,
44 Main St., Sutter Creek. (209)
267-1070. The Unauthorized Rolling Stones Sat, Sept
11 - 8:00 pm, $19 adv / $21 day of show; Gonzalo Bergara
Quartet, Sun, Sept 12 - 4:00 pm, $18 adv / $20 day
of show; Blame Sally, Sat, Sept 18 - 8:00 pm,
$19 adv / $21 day of show. 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek.
916.425.0077
www.suttercreektheater.com.
The 8th Annual Bluegrassin’ in the Foothills, Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept 17th
through 19th, at the Amador County Fairgrounds. Tickets
online at:
www.landpromotions.com, or call 785-4693.
3rd TUESDAY (SEPT 21)
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation, 6:30 p.m., West Point
Community Covenant Church, Hwy 26 in West Point. All persons
interested in volunteering to build the next Habitat home in West
Point, providing lunches, acting as hosts/hostesses or just
interested in learning more about Habitat are encouraged to
attend. Kathy Heffernan at 795-7742.
WEDNESDAYS
NA/Narcotics Anonymous, West Point Community Church, Hwy 26 and Pine Street, West Point,
7pm.
4th SATURDAY (SEPT 25)
Mountain Ranch Park
Celebrates 31 year Anniversary, The annual Day in the Park
Celebration, Mountain Ranch Road and Whiskey Slide Road.
Gallery Calaveras,
22 Main Street in San Andreas. Weekdays,
9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Artists Studio Tour Exhibit Sept 10 through Sept 27. Calaveras Arts Council 916-754-1774. 22
Main St., San Andreas. More information,
www.calaverasarts.org.
Blue Mountain Players,
347 Main Street, West
Point. Call 209.293.7979.
1st SUNDAY (SEPT 5)
Movie Night At Fairytale Town,
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, 7PM. Lawn seating only, no
outside food or beverages. $5 each, members receive a 2 for 1
admission, children 2 & under are free. Tickets are available:
www.fairytaletown.org .
916-808-7462, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
2nd SUNDAY (SEPT 12)
Grandparents' Day Discount.
Grandparents can enjoy free admission at the California Automobile
Museum on Sunday, September 12 with the purchase of a student
admission so bring the grandchildren and enjoy a fun-filled day at
the Museum! The Museum is open 10am - 6pm with the last admission
at 5pm. For more information visit
www.CalAutoMuseum.org
3rd SUNDAY (SEPT 19)
Silent Film/Wurlitzer Organ, The Sierra Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society will be
showing the silent movie, The Iron Mask (1929), with
accompaniment by Bob Salisbury on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ at
the California Automobile Museum. 6pm , $10/General, $8/Members,
$5/Students, $20/Family. Visit
www.SierraChapterATOS.org The Museum is located at 2200
Front Street, between Broadway and Old Sacramento with ample free
parking. The Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm, open until 9pm
every third Thursday. 916-442-6802
www.CalAutoMuseum.org
Davis Ranch 2nd Annual Gourd Festival 13211 Jackson Rd.,
Sloughhouse, CA Sat, Sept 18, Sun, Sept 19, 9am to 4pm.
www.zslproductions.net/davisranch 530-503-9292. Gourd arts and
crafts, multicultural entertainment and a great variety of food
vendors. Free admission/parking.
3rd SATURDAY (SEPT 18)
Davis Ranch 2nd
Annual Gourd Festival,
13211 Jackson Rd., Sloughhouse,
Sat, Sept 18, Sun,
Sept 19, 9am to 4pm. 530-503-9292 Gourd arts and crafts,
multicultural entertainment and a great variety of food vendors.
Free admission and parking.
www.zslproductions.net/davisranch
2nd TUESDAY (SEPT 14)
Could
YOUR Parents Be Struggling in Silence? A lunch forum at the
Capitol to release the 2010 Elder Index and discuss next steps for
an aging policy agenda, September 14 , 11:30-1:30pm, State
Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento. RSVP:
epolk@insightcced.org
by September 9th. Please join Assemblymember Beall, Senator Liu,
and the Insight Center for a lunch forum about what it really
takes seniors to get by in California. The Insight Center, in
partnership with UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, will be
releasing the 2010 Elder Economic Security Standard Index, a
county-specific measure of what it takes seniors to meet their
basic needs. We will also spotlight innovative programs and
policies that are helping seniors thrive in our communities. Don't
miss the free lunch and a special edition our "Elder Index v FPL
Jeopardy."
Cosmopolitan Cabaret "Suds" the rocking ’60s musical soap opera, will play at 1000 K Street
(between 10th and 11th), Sept 24 through January 9, 2011 with
preview performances September 21-23. Tickets are available online
through Tickets.com and through the Wells Fargo Pavilion box
office at 1419 H Street or by phone at (916) 557-1999.
Discovery Museum's Science & Space Center: Special activities,
camps, planetarium shows, Bone Zone and more. Fun times for
families, single parents, or singles.
www.thediscovery.org .
Rush to the Crush
scenic Shenandoah Valley. The race October 2, 2010. 5K and 10K-
$20. Register before Sept 15. (209) 223-6373.
Crystal Image, Oct 3, C G Di Arie Winery, 19919 Shenandoah
School Rd. Plymouth, 245-4700 Music noon to 3pm John & Mike the
duo.
Ninth Annual "Arts of Bear Valley" Show and Sale at Calaveras Big
Trees Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park, CA - The Calaveras Big Trees
Association will cosponsor the 9th Annual Art Show and Sale
presented by Arts of Bear Valley which is displayed in Jack Knight
Memorial Hall in the state park opening on August 19 and closing
September 6. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm daily. An artist will be
present during open hours to answer questions. A wine reception
will be held on Sunday, September 5 from 1 to 4 pm giving visitors
an opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their works. In
addition, on August 22, 28 and 29 and September 4 an artist will
present an outdoor art demonstration in the park at 1 pm. Details
will be available at the show at 10 am on the day of presentation.
Arts of Bear Valley annually donates to Calaveras Big Trees
Association 10 percent of art sales from the show for their ongoing
support of park programs. The CBTA is a non-profit that provides
funds to support education and interpretive programs within the
park. We invite you to stop by and view the local artistic talent
and support the park as well.
www.snplamont.blogspot.com
THE CAMELS ARE RUNNING IN VIRGINIA CITY!!
Historic Virginia City, Nevada – Tickets are on sale NOW for the
51st Annual Virginia City International Camel Races, (Fri, Sat,
Sun) Sept 10th through 12th, 2010! The event takes place in the
Camel Arena just below the Silverland Inn & Suites on “E” Street in
Virginia City, NV. This annual tradition features both camel and
ostrich racing where jockeys from around the world (from Europe to
Australia and across the USA) will converge onto one location to
compete for trophies and bragging rights! This is a widely
entertaining and one-of-a-kind event that draws attention from all
corners of the globe! Adults - $12, Kids (5 -12) - $8, Seniors (62
and over) - $8, Active duty military (with I.D.) - $8, Family Pack
(2 adults & 2 kids) - $30, Kids 4 and under - Free, VIP Tent
tickets (premium shaded table seating, BBQ buffet, one drink) -
$40. Tickets are available NOW at the Visitor Centers Internet
kiosk on C St., or by logging onto
http://VisitVirginiaCityNV.com. You will also be able to
purchase tickets on the day of the races at the box office(s). Visa
and Mastercard now accepted, either online or at the box office on
race days. If you would like to sponsor a camel or ostrich, have a
vendor space on site, or be a jockey yourself, please log onto
www.VisitVirginiaCityNV.com and download the various
applications and sponsorship packages. If you have any questions
about this event, or have media inquiries, please call Rich Crombie,
Virginia City Events Coordinator, at (775) 240-7958. You can also
write to
rich@planitbigevents.com.
