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"Don’t Dump Produce" Give Away
The first Wednesday of the month from 9-11AM until October.
Location: Interfaith Food Bank parking lot, www.interfaithfoodbank.org
ACRA: April 2008 Newsletter
GOINGON:
Amador Farmers Markets
Pine Grove - Wednesdays, 3-6:30PM
Sutter Creek - Saturday, 8-11AM
Jackson - Sundays, 10AM-1PM
Preston Castle Foundation: Third Annual Preston Castle Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 9
11:00 registration; 12:30 shotgun start
Castle Oaks Golf Club, Ione
Cost: $125 per ticket
Golf to save the castle! One afternoon of golf can make a big difference at the third annual Preston Castle Golf Classic. Contests will be held throughout the 18-hole scramble tournament with dinner, awards ceremony, and a raffle/auction event as the big finale. Each player will receive a bag of tee prizes at registration with refreshments offered at hospitality tents along the course. Tickets can be purchased at www.prestoncastle.com or by calling 209-274-4112. Preston Castle Foundation began work in 1997 to restore, preserve and provide utilization of this important California landmark. community resource. Help save the castle by visiting www.prestoncastle.com.
2nd Annual “Save the Knight Foundry” Golf Tournament
Saturday July 12th 1PM Shotgun
Castle Oaks Golf Club, Ione
Entry Fee $95.00 Includes the Following:
Golf: 18 Holes
Carts: 2 Per Foursome
Tee Prize: Golf Shirt
Format: 4-Person Scramble
Awards: Low Net Team: 1st, 2nd-- Low Gross Team: 1st Dinner BB’Q Dinner, Awards & Prizes Following Golf Extra Dinner $20.00 Additional Prizes Include: Closest to Hole Contests on all Par 3’s Long Drive Men & Women Tournament Sponsor $ 75.00 Includes: Tee Signage will be prominently displayed on the golf course.
For Kids By Kids Fishing Tournament
Saturday, July 19
Walking bridge in Jackson.
To sign up for free, and for more information call 304-2717.
ONGOING:
Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA)
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday at 2PM.
Next Meeting: July 16
County Administration Building
810 Court Street, Jackson.
For more info, call 223-6349, or e-mail: smcdaniel@co.amador.ca.us
Amador FlyFishers
Meets the 3rd Tuesday
Next meeting(s): July 15
Board meeting starts at 6PM, General meeting starts at 7PM
County Administration Building
810 Court Street, Jackson
Guest Speaker: Rich Lobrovich. Rich's presentation, entitled "A Year in the Life of a Fly Fisher", will cover fishing in all four seasons. Read more about Rich at www.amadorflyfishers.org.
For more information e-mail drocksvold@amadorflyfishers.org or phone Dustin at (209) 295-7551. Further information is also available at www.amadorflyfishers.org
American Sewing Guild, Amador Chapter
Meets 2nd Thursday from 9AM to 12 Noon
and
4th Monday from 9:30-3PM
Old General Store, Drytown
The local American Sewing Guild sew many items for various groups in the county. Volunteers are welcome for as much time as they wish to give. They recently donated 24 quilts to the Sheriff Dept., and 15 quilts to the pregnancy help center. They are constantly looking for organizations that have a need of the service we can provide, and also for sewers who want to help fill these needs. If this is something of interest to you, please contact Roseanne Lauters at 245-691. generalstor@yahoo.com
American Legion Post 108: Ambulance Tickets
Tickets are $75 per year ($50 for American Legion Members)
Even when you're healthy, accidents can and do happen. An Ambulance Ticket provides coverage for multiple trips and transfers, and covers you, your spouse and legal dependents. No waiting periods, even with a pre-existing condition. Accepts whatever your insurance company pays as payment in full, regardless of the amount left over. You're covered, even if you don't have insurance. Amador and Calaveras counties only. For more information, call 267-9436.
A-PAL's Dog Adoption Outreach
2nd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 2PM
At the Feed Barn
For more information call 223-0410 or email: info@amador-apal.org
Baby Welcome Wagon
For every baby in Amador County
A fun, free program to help you navigate the first few years of your baby's life. New parents receive a gift box full of goodies such as books for babies, a growth chart, a bib, parenting videos on feeding, safety, discipline and more. Also comes with Parents Express newsletter, a publication filled with timely information, ideas and activities for you and your baby. Sponsored by Prop 10 and First 5 Amador. Brought to you by the Amador County Health Dept., 223-6563.
Book Ends: The Book Club at the Jackson Library
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30-7:30PM
Books to be discussed and dates are:
April 23: Epitaph for a Peach by David Mas Masumoto.
Book Club at the Plymouth Library
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30PM.
First book club meeting! The first selection will be In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. More information, call 245-6476.
Community Yoga Classes
Mondays and Thursdays, 9 - 10AM and 5:30-6:30PM
Pine Grove Town Hall on Highway 88.
Classes are $5.00 per class.
Contact Marie Schluter at (209) 223-1521, or by email: marieschluter@mac.com for further information
The Gold Country Flyers of Amador County
Meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 7-9PM
Next Meeting: August 7
Amador County Ag Building
12200 Airport Road, Jackson
Founded in 1972, the Gold Country Flyers is a 90+ Member Club nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. We are dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of building and flying radio controlled aircraft. All levels of experience are welcome. Free instruction is available to those just starting out. Club membership is required to fly at our flying field, Spiva Field, is located approximately 5 miles north of Ione, CA on Michigan Bar Road. Membership is open to all Amador County residents; visitors interested in RC are always welcome. For more information contact Tom Minger 296-0622 tomminger@volcano.net or go to: http://www.volcano.net/~tomminger
Gourd Group
Meets the 2nd Thursdays of each month from 9-11AM
Next Meeting: July 10
AC Agriculture Bldg
12200 Airport Roard, Jackson
The Amador County Gourd Group gathers to share ideas and techniques on gourds. We welcome new gourders, we love to share our passion. Come join us! We always have a lot of fun! Contact the Regional Coordinator : Carol Cherry (916) 941-1551 or Assistant: Sylvia Nelson: (916) 682-2437 or sylvianelson@citlink.net
Kennel Club of the California Sierra
AKC licensed all breed dog club
Meets the 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7PM
Next meeting:July 17
Turner Park in San Andreas.
Contact: Wendy Kirk 295-3279 for more information.
Library Yarns
Meets the 3rd Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30PM
Next Meeting: July 15
This is the library's new knitting and hand sewing group. Please bring any projects you are working on to share with the group. All interested in attending are welcome. This group is sponsored by the American Sewing Guild. For more information call or stop by the library 223-6400 or go to: www.co.amador.ca.us/depts/library/index.cfm?id=4
Rabies Prevention Recommendations
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Vaccinate dogs, cats & livestock against rabies.
Vaccinate dogs, cats & livestock against rabies. ·If a bat gets into your house, do not let it out unless you are sure there has been no exposure.
If a bat gets into your house, do not let it out unless you are sure there has been no exposure.·Bat proof your house in the fall or winter
Bat proof your house in the fall or winter·Avoid human and pet exposure to wildlife
Avoid human and pet exposure to wildlifeCall Animal Control at 223-6378, Public Health at 223-6407 or your veterinarian for more information.
Interested in becoming a UC Master Gardener?
The Master Gardener program is sponsored by the University of California. Local volunteers are specially trained to answer questions, diagnose plant problems and give horticulture assistance to the public at no cost. Applications for the upcoming training class will be mailed out in late October. Anyone interested in becoming one of these volunteers and want to be put on the application mailing list should contact the Master Gardener Program Coordinator Andrew Kramer at 223-6837. For further information about upcoming classes or any gardening topic, call the Master Gardener office at 223-6838, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, or e-mail the office at mgamador@ucdavis.edu
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“Take-It-Back Amador!”
Battery & Fluorescent Tube/Bulb Disposal
Meeks, Ione; ACE Hardware, Pine Grove
County residents now have more options for disposing used batteries and fluorescent tubes & bulbs “Take-It-Back Amador!” is a partnership that promotes the proper recycling and disposal of used household batteries and fluorescent tubes & bulbs. In response to New Universal Waste Regulations, Meeks Lumber & Hardware, and ACE Hardware and Lumber stores located in Pine Grove and Ione are accepting these items, free of charge, from county residents. Universal Waste, meaning widely used, can pose a threat to public health and the environment if not properly handled. California regulations prohibit universal wastes from landfill disposal. Amador County residents can continue to bring these items to the County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility every other Saturday at the Buena Vista Landfill Transfer Station. This program is for residential use only. Business and commercial materials will not be accepted. For more information on HHW collection dates or materials, Amador County Water Management Department at (209) 223-6429 or visit: www.co.amador.ca.us/depts/waste/
Become a CASA Volunteer
The Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency is recruiting volunteers for the CASA Program. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are specially trained community members who work directly with children moving through our court system as a result of abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for these children, helping to define their needs and providing them with attention and support. If you love working with children, have a flexible schedule, and are looking for a way to contribute to our community, please join us! Call Anne Watts, Program Coordinator, at 223-1485, ext. 241 or e-mail awatts@atcaa.org to request an information packet.
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