COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
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.
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CRYSTAL IMAGE We still have
openings for the 2010 Season! Call us for your party or special
event. We'd love to play for your holiday party!! Check out our new
audio and video on our website:
www.crystalimagemusic.com
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.
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!
THE CAMELS ARE RUNNING IN VIRGINIA
CITY!!
51st Annual Virginia City International Camel Races! 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.
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.
DISCOVERY BLIND SPORTS
2010 Annual Yard Sale, September 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
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!
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
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. Sept 14 ,
11:30-1:30pm, State Capitol, Room 112, Sacramento. RSVP:
epolk@insightcced.org
by September 9th. Please join Assembly member 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."
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.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Orientation Set
Tuesday, September 21, a Habitat for Humanity Calaveras
Volunteer Orientation meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the
West Point Community Covenant Church on Highway 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. For additional information please contact Volunteer
Coordinator Kathy Heffernan at 795-7742.
More Than Just Hair
Please save Tuesday Sept 21st. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Blow
Dry Boot Camp - an exciting event teaching guests how to achieve
the perfect blow dry at home, every time! Guests will receive a
shampoo service and then a stylist will observe them while they
blow-dry their hair. The stylist will then demonstrate and consult
with each guest on how to get the perfect blow-dry at home -
including techniques, the right tools, and correct Redken or
Pureology haircare and styling products to finish the look- all for
less than the price of a blowout! We will also have a make-up
artist on location to finish your polished look. A $10 donation at
the door goes toward our local organization, "The Amador Student
Music Fund". Refreshments, snacks, and products will be provided,
and More Than Just Hair encourages their guests to bring a friend
and BYOB, "Bring Your Own Blowdryer". For reservations please call
the salon at 267-5941.
The Kennedy Mine has a small
project underway--we want to raise the, um, er, "outhouse" that the
miners used back in the day. It's sinking into the ground and we
want to get it up and restore it--for viewing purposes only! The
Event is September 23 at 5:00 at the Kennedy Mine. There will be a
steak dinner with all the trimmings! Tickets are only $25 and it's
going to be a fun event! Just email me back if you are interested
in purchasing a ticket, or call me at 296-7176. And be sure to let
your friends know about this event! Kathy Allen
FranknKat@aol.com
Hot Rod Heaven at Pardee Lake
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Presented by Amador County Arts Council & Pardee Lake Recreation
Area. Join us at beautiful Pardee Lake Recreation Area for our 4th
Hot Rod Heaven Car Show. Located in the beautiful rolling hills of
Amador County, near the historic towns of Sutter Creek, Jackson and
Ione and close to many award winning wineries. Activities will
include a Poker Walk, Live Music. Food and beverages are available.
For additional information call ACAC at 209-223-9038, or
www.acaconline.com There
are full hook-up campsites available at Pardee Lake, contact Kerry
at 209-772-1472 or email
pardeekerry@wildblue.net or for hotel information
www.acaconline.com
OKTOBERFEST: Sat, Sep. 25,
5:30-10:00 pm, at the Mountain Ranch Town Hall. Traditional German
dinner of grilled bratwurst, warm potato salad, homemade
sauerkraut, rolls, and dessert. Beverages include beer, soda, and
bottled water. Music for entertainment and dancing by the German
Club Band Edelweiss. Advance tickets: adults - $15, child 12 and
under - $5. Tickets at the door: adults $20 and child $5. Tickets
available at Mountain Ranch Realty (opposite Senders Market in
Mountain Ranch) or by mail by calling Lucille at 754-3905, or the
Resource Center at 754-4073 (2-6 pm, M-F). Benefits Mtn Ranch Youth
Alliance/Resource Center.
It’s Extravaganza time again! We’d like you to join us at
the Sierra Ridge Winery in Sutter Creek to raise money for the
Amador Schools Arts Foundation to help support the arts in all of
our Amador County Schools. The date is Sunday, October 17, 2010
from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. We have some great entertainment with Over
the Edge, Herb Boxhorn, Kundalini Belly Dancers, and Volcano
Theater Company. Vintage Market and Taste, Bella Cucina, Imperial
Hotel, Union Inn, Amador Café and Bakery, Back Roads, Jamba Juice,
Memphis Tip Top Barbeque, House of Chantilly from El Dorado,
Munnerlyn’s Ice Creamery, Stonehouse and more. Come join us at the
beautiful Sierra Ridge Winery for a fun-filled afternoon while
helping us raise money for our local students at the same time!
Contact Toni Linde at
taklinde@volcano.net or (209) 256-1750 for questions about the
event.
Spanish language program now
available at Amador Library
A great opportunity to learn or brush up on the Spanish
language is now readily available at the Amador County Library in
Jackson, CA. A new computer program called “Mango” has been
purchased by the Amador County Library for benefit of public use.
The program can be used at the library computers, or accessed from
home computers with the number from your library card. There are
also other languages available to learn from the program. The
library has also purchased a nice selection of books in Spanish.
The 8th Annual Bluegrassin’ in the
Foothills will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 17th
through 19th at the Amador County Fairgrounds. For credit card
ticket orders visit
www.landpromotions.com, or call 785-4693 for more information.
See their ad on page 16 of the Gold Country Times.
Senior Tea & Tours
Mondays, September 13, 20, October 18 - 9:30 am to Noon. Have a
pleasant cup of tea and a guided tour of the Sacramento Zoo!
Designed especially for seniors ages 55 and over, your group will
be met by Docents (volunteer educators) and will tour part of the
zoo. During the tea break you'll be served lemonade, tea, coffee,
finger sandwiches, breads and cookies.
The 12th Annual Sutter Creek Blues
and Brews Festival will be held Saturday, September 25th from 5
to 9:30 p.m. featuring two great blues bands. Tickets are $25. For
more information, call 267-1344.
Wild Affair
Saturday, October 2 - 5 to 10 pm. The Wild Affair annual
fundraiser offers guests the chance to spend an enchanted evening
behind the scenes at the Sacramento Zoo. This annual Gala event
includes a delicious full-course gourmet dinner, followed by a
silent and live auction with plenty of wine, spirits and endless
hors d'oeuvres. Zoo closes early at 1:30 pm. At 930 West Land Park
Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822.
www.saczoo.com
Food Art Wine
Music
It's Extravaganza time again! We'd like you to join us at the
Sierra Ridge Winery in Sutter Creek to raise money for the Amador
Schools Arts Foundation to help support the arts in all of our
Amador County Schools. The date is Sunday, October 17, 2010 from
12:00 ? 4:00 pm. We have some great entertainment with Over the
Edge, Herb Boxhorn, Kundalini Belly Dancers, and Volcano Theater
Company. We also have several different kinds of booths besides
just the regular artists, so you?ll have to come to the
Extravaganza to see what surprises we have for you to enjoy all day
while sampling some fantastic food made by several of our local
restaurants. And, of course, there will be wine from Sierra Ridge
Winery that you can buy as well! We already have Vintage Market and
Taste joining us, Bella Cucina, Imperial Hotel, Union Inn, Amador
Caf? and Bakery, Back Roads, Jamba Juice, Memphis Tip Top Barbeque,
House of Chantilly from El Dorado, Munnerlyn?s Ice Creamery,
Stonehouse from Rancho Murieta, and even the Amador Farmer?s Market
too! This is our 3rd year in doing this event under this name, and
with the support that we have had from the restaurants and artists
in the County, ASAF has been able to give a scholarship to a couple
of students while also helping with some projects for the schools.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17, 2010 and come join us
at the beautiful Sierra Ridge Winery for a fun-filled afternoon
while helping us raise money for our local students at the same
time! Contact Toni Linde at
taklinde@volcano.net or (209) 256-1750 for questions
about the event.
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