C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
W
e are looking for Artists
to display and sell their work in the 1st Annual Festival of the
Arts, May 17, in Sutter Creek. Festival organizers seek art in
watercolor, oil, acrylics and ceramics, as well as glass art,
sculpture, photography, mixed media, jewelry and other fine art.
Booth spaces are 12 x 12 and cost $50.
Applications available at
www.suttercreek.org and must be received by April 1st, and
accompanied by two photos of artist’s work. Or call 267-1344 for an
application. Participants in the Festival of the Arts will be among
those considered to exhibit and sell their art in shaded settings
for the town’s second annual Black Bart Hold-Up Days, June 21-22.
Be a part of this exciting New Event! The event will also feature
two stages to showcase performance arts of all kinds and music.
Sponsored by Sutter Creek Business & Professional Association,
Sutter Creek Music Box Company, Amador County Arts Council, Gallery
10.
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.
The Pine Grove Library
The Library is
offering two programs: a Reader's Book Club and Preschool Storytime.
If you like to read and discuss books with friends, the Book Club
is for you. We choose the titles and meet once a month to discuss
them. The purpose of Storytime is to introduce young children to
the world of books and to encourage literacy. Held once a week for
half an hour and it is open to all kids and their parents. If you
enjoy reading to children, we are looking for volunteer readers
from the community. The Summer Reading Program begins in June to
encourage kids to read over the summer and awards prizes for their
efforts. More info coming soon. For more information, stop by the
Library or call Jim at 296-3111.
Wild and Scenic Mokelumne
River, A River for Everyone
Thank you for supporting National Wild and Scenic River designation
for the Mokelumne River. Your support is critical as we talk with
local and national officials about protecting the Mokelumne for
future generations. Now we need to build our supporter list. We can
work with politicians and community groups. But we don't know your
friends. Can you e-mail your friends and ask them to join you in
supporting National Wild and Scenic designation for the Mokelumne?
Please refer to our
www.foothillconservancy.org. There's a link to the support form
on the home page, along with photo galleries and more information.
Be sure to remind your friends why the Mokelumne River is worth
protecting: Incredible scenic beauty; Quiet reaches for fly fishing
and abundant trout; Places children can learn to fish and pan for
gold; Campgrounds and picnic areas for families; Rich cultural and
historical resources; Exciting whitewater for expert kayakers;
Important wildlife habitat; Water and power supply for millions.
Together, we can protect our river for future generations. Thanks
for your help!
Widows and Widowers club Meet
people and make friends. Contact club director Mary Rominger at
296-6223 or email
mary-rom@hotmail.com
ACRA REC-ing Crew:
Join this
group of Amador County high school students who are currently
planning to hold a skateboarding event in Jackson. They are looking
for supporters and participants. Call Liz at 209-223-6359.
All day – all week – all summer long!
The "traveling" Summer Day Camp for kids 6-12 years of
age, is an all-day fun in the sun: games, crafts, exploring,
building, swimming extravaganza! The cost of the program is $100
per week for pre-registration before May 15th and $125 per week for
registration after that date. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. For an early drop-off at 7 a.m. or late pick up at 6 p.m.,
there will be an additional charge of $15 for each additional hour.
Each camper will bring a bag lunch, personal sunscreen and swim
suit. The fee provides each camper with a t-shirt, water to drink
and a daily snack, plus an opportunity to explore new things, meet
new friends, learn new games, and find new confidence in a positive
environment. (209) 223-6349.
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.
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