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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

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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