C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
Your Town Meetings
Know what's going on in your home town? Many decisions are made at these meetings that can affect you. Get involved!
AMADOR COUNTY www.co.amador.ca.us Board of Supervisors meet every Tues at 9AM.
Jackson www.ci.jackson.ca.us Council meets 2nd and 4th Mon of the month at 6PM. Planning Commission meets 3rd Mon of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Sutter Creek www.ci.sutter-creek.ca.us Council meets 1st and 3rd Mon of the month at 7PM, except for holidays.
Plymouth www.ci.plymouth.ca.us Council meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs of the month at 7PM.
Ione www.ione-ca.com Council meets 1st and 3rd Tues of the month at 7PM.
Amador City www.amador-city.com Council meets 3rd Thurs of the month at 7PM.
Upcountry Communities Council. Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month at 6PM.
CALAVERAS COUNTY www.co.calaveras.ca.us
Board of Supervisors meet every Tues at 9AM
Angels Camp www.cityofangels.org Council meets 1st & 3rd Tues of the month. Planning commission meets 2nd Thurs of each month.
EL DORADO COUNTY www.co.el-dorado.ca.us Board of Supervisors meet every Tues at 8AM.
Folsom www.folsom.ca.us Council meets the 2nd & 4th Tues of the month at 6:30PM. Planning Commission meets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 6:30 PM
Placerville www.ci.placerville.ca.us Council meets 2nd & 4th Tues of the month. Planning Commission meets 1st & 3rd Tues at 7PM.
Mountain Ranch Resource Center, 7869 Whiskey Slide Road (209) 754-4073. Center Hours: 2 to 6 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Happy Hour at Clark's Corner
Every night from 3pm - 6pm, celebrate Happy Hour with $1.00 off any alcoholic drink. We have a nice selection of red and white wines as well as premium beers. If you reserve your glass in advance, we'll take off an additional .50 per glass. Call us at (209) 274-2233 to reserve your glass.
Amador Athletic Club teaching Zumba Monday at 6PM, Tuesday at 10:00AM and Wednesday at 4PM. Currently teaching Zumba Gold, which is geared to the less experienced bunch and Zumba Basics, which is a faster pace for the more experienced. There are two classes at the Sutter Creek Community Building every Tuesday and Thursday at 5PM for $5.00 each. Also, for $35.00 a month, no contract, you can attend all classes including Amador Athletic Club's Classes, which pertain to yoga, spin, power abs, and etc. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! Class Schedule on http://amadorathleticclub.net
CALAVERAS MENTORING PROGRAM
For information on the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program and the encouraging benefits it provides, visit www.CalaverasMentoring.org For Calaveras Follies Information, visit www.CalaverasFollies.com
The General Cancer Support Group meets on the 4th Weds. of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Amador STARS office. Both men and women are welcomed to this group's meetings. The group welcomes everyone touched by cancer to attend, cancer patients, caregivers or anyone needing support. The Amador STARS office is in the Safeway shopping Center, 2 doors down from Safeway Store. Always call the STARS office ahead of time to verify the meeting or location. Amador STARS 223-1246. Other support services are available at the STARS office including transportation of cancer patients, a lending library and other resources.
The Women Shines With STARS cancer support group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30 at the Amador STARS office. The group is designed for women only. Those who are going through cancer treatment, those supporting a cancer patient, or caregivers of cancer patients. The women support each other, while doing an array of projects or field trips.
Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club meets the 1st Wednesday 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. We welcome visitors and members of the community. For more information call 296-7626.
White Bison Wellbriety Red Road to recovery. Open meeting, all welcome. Every Wednesday, 6:00- 8pm at the Recovery Center, 12265 Martell Rd., Martell, Ca. Ph. 209 223-1956
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Give-A-Tree Cards are the perfect way to plant trees in America’s national forests. Give gifts that will have a positive impact on the Earth for generations to come. Go: www.arborday.org
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council: www.amadorcapc.org Schedule a Mandated Reporter Training workshop at your workplace, place of worship, school or citizen group! It only takes a minute to make a difference in the life of a child.
The A-TCAA Upcountry Community Center hosts a bi-monthly community meal the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5PM, 19999 State Highway 88 in Pine Grove. $3 per person/$12 for families of 4 or more is requested. Coordinator: Ruthella, 296-2785.
American Sewing Guild Amador Chapter meets from 9AM to 12 Noon on the 4th Monday from 9:30-3PM, Old General Store, Drytown. The local American Sewing Guild sews many items for various groups in the county. Volunteers are welcome. generalstor@yahoo.com
AMADOR COMMISSION ON AGING meets every third Wednesday at 10AM at the Amador Senior Center on New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Public is invited, and there is always a public sector item on agenda for anyone wishing to address commission.
BEADING CIRCLE – Every Wednesday from 5-8 at The Hole Affair, 46 Main Street in downtown Jackson. Come to socialize and get assistance with beading, knitting, crocheting or sewing. We are also associated with the American Sewing Guild. For more info, please contact Annette at e-mail: service@theholeaffair.com
Walking Tours of Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday mornings at 10AM, leaving from the Ol' Miners Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. For groups of 12 or more, call Bob Buchanan at 209-728- 3517. For other local events, log onto the Murphys Business Association's website at www.visitmurphys.com and sign up for their newsletter.
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ED HUGHES MEMORIAL ARENA is now available for "Night Rides" on non-scheduled evenings. The usual cost of $7.00 per rider applies with an additional charge of $10.00 an hour to run the lights. Please keep in mind the arena is closed at 5:00 p.m. the night before events. You can arrange a "Night Ride" by calling 209-274-2412, ext. 100.
"Butterflies" Widow's Group at Calvary Chapel
Call Carolyn at 296-6018 or Susan Wetzel at 295-3834 for information about outings!
"Prostate Cancer Support Group" 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the Oak View room-2nd floor of the main Sutter Amador Hospital. Open discussion of the most current information in diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer. Excellent resource for men who have recently been diagnosed: when should you get a second opinion, what questions do you ask your physician, when should you contact an oncologist, what are your choices. 100-200 Mission Boulevard, Jackson, CA. For info, call 209-257-7609.
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Make a Difference in your Community
Business sponsors are needed to help support the award-winning youth theater program, El Dorado Musical Theater (EDMT). Align your business with performance excellence, create goodwill, and help local kids experience an incredible opportunity for growth and confidence. Through your sponsorship, you can expose your organization to thousands of local families. Contact Susan Sharp for additional information about how an EDMT sponsorship can help you and your community. 916-939-3748 or e-mail Susan at susansharp@yahoo.com.
Visitor Center Volunteers
Amador Council of Tourism is looking for ambassadors at their new Visitor Center in Plymouth at 9310 Pacific St. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week: Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM, and weekends, 10AM-4PM. Contact Maureen Funk, ACT Tourism Director. E-mail Maureen at: maureenfunk@volcano.net or call 969-5065.
Amador FlyFishers Meets the third Tuesday of each month Conference Room C of the new County Building at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA (red building on the left). Socialize with other flyfishers, share local fishing reports, hear guest speakers discussing popular flyfishing topics, and support fishery conservation issues. New members & guests are welcome! www.amadorflyfishers.org or contact Dustin Rocksvold at (209) 295-7551.
ACRA After School Program at the Scout Hut, Detert Park, Jackson, Room 11 at Ione Junior High. This is a fun place to hang out and get help with your homework as well as being exposed to great activities. This program is open to 6th thru 8th grade students from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. Free Service; call ACRA at 257-1764 to register.
Scholarships are available for some adults to take GED in Spanish, and also Spanish for Adults. There are 4 levels of Spanish classes available at the SAH hospital, along with Medical Spanish and also the GED prep (in Spanish). Call Nora Coryell for complete information at 209-223-3322.
Just Begin Again, Women’s Cancer Support Group - a monthly meeting for women who share the bond of cancer; affiliated with Amador Stars. Meetings are held the first Friday of the month, 1:00 p.m., at the Jackson Senior Center. For further info, e-mail just_begin_again@yahoo.com or phone 209-296-2187.
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A look at the Amador County Museum. Plan a tour today! Located at 225 Church Street in Jackson, the Amador County Museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (209) 223-6386 for more info.
Friends, Grandparents, Babysitters, Neighbors, Nannies, Aunts, Uncles ... are you caring for someone else's child? HRC Child Care Resources is offering the License Exempt Project, "Growing, Learning, Caring." Join us and build your child care skills, and receive FREE materials and resources on Literacy, Health & Safety, Playing is Learning, Guidance & Discipline, Nutrition and much more! For more info, call Child Care Resources at 209-223-1624.
HRC Child Care Resources is offering the License Exempt Project, "Growing, Learning, Caring." Build your child care skills with free 2-hour Workshops, and receive free materials and resources on Early Literacy, Health & Safety, Playing is Learning, Character Education, Guidance & Discipline, Nutrition, and much more! For more info, call 223-1624.
Widows and Widowers club Meet people and make friends. Contact club director Mary Rominger at 296-6223 or email mary-rom@hotmail.com
Meetings at the Carson Valley Inn
In today’s business climate, it's more important than ever to plan, strategize and think outside the box. And this is often difficult to do in your own day-to-day business surroundings. Getting out of the office is the best way to gain a fresh business perspective, and the Carson Valley Inn on Highway 395 in Minden, NV is just far enough away to offer a creative environment—yet close enough that you don’t spend a fortune and valuable time just getting there. The Inn's location, amenities and ambiance provide the perfect setting for comprehensive planning, easy access to all functions, plenty of area recreation and, most importantly, productive results. in the perfect location to plan, relax and recharge. For more information on holding your next event at the Carson Valley Inn, call the Sales department at 775-783-6679 or 866-284-7766. You'll know you made the right business decision when you meet at the Inn! For more info, visit www.visitcarsonvalley.org
Overeaters Anonymous
Meets every Monday at 5:30PM, in the Conference room next to the cafeteria at Sutter Amador Hospital. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. We are a fellowship. Visit us online at http://sacvalleyoa.org. Any questions, call 209-296-7945.
Amador County Library
530 Sutter Street (Hwy 49) Jackson, CA 209-223-6400
JUST KNITS – Calling all knitters! 2nd Monday of the month, 11-12, main library at Jackson. All levels are welcome. Learn new stitches, get help with patterns, share your work, and meet new friends. 223-6400.
Eldorado National Forest news has a Twitter site for use during emergencies and other breaking news situations. If you would like to receive my 'tweets" (short messages) the Eldorado's twitter ID is "ENF_Information". I envision that if you sign up using your phone number I will be able to share timely information as I learn it. Of course, we'll still send out e-mails and use inciweb during fires. Twitter will just give us one more tool to keep you informed. Feel free to go to http://Twitter.com and join ENF_Information
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