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BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER!
The Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency is recruiting volunteers for the Amador CASA program. CASA volunteers – Court Appointed Special Advocates – are specially trained community members who work directly with children in the foster care and juvenile justice programs, as they move through the court system. CASA volunteers advocate for these children/youth helping to define their needs, as well as providing them with attention and support. If you love working with children & youth, have a flexible schedule, and are looking for a way to contribute to our community, please consider joining us! For further information, please call Marilyn Puryear @ 223-1485 x 241 or email me, Marilyn Puryear, at mpuryear@atcaa.org. We will be happy to send you an information packet and look forward to signing you up for our next orientations scheduled for either May 22 and/or June 2 – one during the day and one in the evening. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Conflict Resolution Summer Courses at UC Davis Extension
Develop your knowledge and skills in the areas of mediation, facilitation, collaborative decision-making and other forms of problem solving and conflict resolution. Learn how to create more collaborative dialogue and action in a variety of fields with UC Davis Extension courses in conflict resolution.
Featured courses:
Managing Community Conflict
July 31-Aug. 1: Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Theory of Conflict Resolution and Community Engagement
Online
Enroll by Aug. 18 and complete by Sept. 22.
For more information, please visit our Web site at http://extension.ucdavis.edu, or contact us info@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Extension 1-800-752-0881
GOINGON:
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.
Faces of Amador: The Love Boat
Save the date! August 2nd
Everyone remembers the fun of The Love Boat not so many years ago! Well, it's coming to Amador County as the latest FACES OF AMADOR fun-filled presentation of local talent. Those of you who have attended past FACES performances know what a fun evening it can be. Not only will you share the fun of the crew and their shenanigans, you'll be part of the stories of the passengers as only they could be told in true LOVE BOAT style.
We'll be offering a meal of char- grilled steak sandwiches and accompaniments cooked by the mess crew of the Sutter Creek Native Sons of the Golden West. PLUS....we'll be raffling a wonderful prize of a 5-day Carnival Cruise to Mexico for two, including airfare to San Diego and overnight stay! Someone will win their own LOVE BOAT experience...why not you? Raffle tickets will be on sale soon for $5 each or 5 for $20.
Show tickets will be sold for $40.00 per person so plan now to set sail on AUGUST 2, 2008!
Amador County
Organizations
Don't see yours listed here?
Amador Dry Creek Watershed Council
Amador Pregnancy Center
Humane Society
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(Jackson PD)
ONGOING:
General Public Meetings, 3rd Wednesday each quarter (Sept, Dec)
Fuels Reduction Committee Meetings, 2nd Wednesday of every month
Large Conference Room
12200B Airport Road, Sutter Hill
"The mission of the Amador County Fire Safe Council is to protect the people of Amador County and their property from the effects of catastrophic wildfire through education, cooperation, innovation, and action." For more information contact Cathy Koos Breazeal, Executive Director at 296-6220 or go to: www.amadorfiresafe.org
Amador County Child Abuse Prevention Council
Meet the 3rd Mondays of odd months
Next meeting: July 16
For more info contact Robin Valencia, Program Coordinator at 223-5921, Fax: 209-223-5931, or e-mail: info@amadorcapc.org
The ACAPC offers free workshops. Educate your church leadership/staff, HR departments, employees, organizations, citizen groups, etc. about any of the following important subjects:
• Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention—It’s not just for babies!
• Mandated Reporter Training—Learn how and when to report suspected abuse or neglect.
• Internet Safety—Keeping kids safer online.
Call or email to schedule a workshop: 223-5921 info@amadorcapc.org
Amador Computer Users Group (ACUG)
Meets the 1st Tuesday at 7PM.
Next Meeting: August 5
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson
Featured Presentation: “Google Earth mapping options”. Come and see how to use Google Earth. Fly around your house and town via the computer. See it from all angles and capture pictures to entertain your friends. We will also discuss cell phones and flash drives; learn about all the new cell phone features and get help on which to buy.
Bring your questions and computer problems to the meeting, and let the group help you with suggestions and solutions. The atmosphere is friendly and suited to both beginners, intermediate and expert users.
ACUG is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping members of the community learn more about computers and software. Visitors are always welcome and admission is free! For more information visit www.acug.net, or contact us at info@acug.net, or 296-2390.
ACUG's New User's Group
Meets the 4th Wednesday at 2PM.
Next Meeting: July 23
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson
Have A Computer Question? This group is set up for those who have nagging questions about basic computer concepts, including Windows, the Internet, and hardware and/or software problems of a basic nature. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Bring your questions to the "New Users Group" and let them help you. For more information visit www.acug.net, or contact them at info@acug.net or 296-2390.
Amador County Amateur Radio Club
Meets 1st Thurs./monthly, 7:30 PM
Next meeting: August 7
Jackson Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson
Info: call freq. 146.835(-).
Amador Teen Driver Council
Amador Teen Driver Council is a non-profit organization supported primarily by local businesses and organizations, with the goal of lowering teen driving related deaths, injuries and accidents in our community by actively informing parents of teen drivers of the responsibilities, risks and rewards of the most dangerous part of their teenager's life - driving. Major sponsors are asked to make a 3 year commitment of $300 per year. Sponsors are given visibility on the web site in the form of:
- Listing in the sponsor section of the website
- A profile page on the website that can be used to promote the sponsor's business or organization.
- Rotating banner advertisement, 600x120 pixels max size, which appears in rotation on the bottom of the web site. Creation of a standard rotating banner is provided for free; the sponsor may choose to provide a graphic file (GIF or JPG) or a Flash SWF file as an advertisement.
- Listing on each program newsletter as a sponsor.
- Listing as sponsor on publicity media.
Visit http www.amadorteendriver.org or contact Anne Lintz, Council Chairperson, at (209) 223-1631 if you would like more information.
American Sewing Guild, Amador Chapter
Meets 2nd Thursday from 9AM to 12 Noon
Next Meeting: July 10
and
4th Monday from 9:30-3PM
Next Meeting: July 21
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 or on the Web at: www.generalstor.com/
A-PAL's Dog Adoption Outreach
2nd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 2PM
Next event: July 12
At the Feed Barn
For more information call 223-0410 or email: info@amador-apal.org
Amador County "Creation's Classroom"
Creation's Classroom is a shady picnic area and rustic campground with electricity, water, porta potties, picnic tables, chain saw chairs, barbecues, a fire pit and a swimming hole on Sutter Creek. The private lake has three paddle boats and three rowboats. Fishing is catch and release. Century Charities offers these "classrooms" to families, scout troops, churches, clubs, schools, mentoring programs, etc. Several summer weekends and plenty of day-trip slots available. Creation's Classroom exists solely by tax-deductible donations. For more information, call 223-3665, e-mail centurycharities@wildblue.net or visit www.centuycharities.org
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
Civil Air Patrol
Meets Thursdays from 6-8:30PM
Locations:
First Thursday: Amador County Admin. Building, Conf. Rm. C, 810 Court Street, Jackson
2nd through 4th Thursdays: GSA Conference Room, Airport Road, Jackson/Martell
The Civil Air Patrol is open for pilots and aviation enthusiasts interested in homeland security, search and rescue, disaster relief and humanitarian missions. Membership includes training, education and participation in aviation related activities. For more information and meeting locations, call 296-3423 or e-mail: westovercap@gmail.com, or Jeff Zimmerman, Deputy Commander, Westover Squadron at 296-2180, e-mail: str8aero@iglide.net
Compassionate Friends
1st Thursday of the month at 5:30PM
Next Meeting: August 7
Hospice of Amador
S. Highway 49, Jackson
A support group for parents, siblings, grandparents or other family members who have lost a child or adult child. For more info, call Lynne at 223-4762.
Gold Country Flyers
Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 7PM
Next Meeting: August 7
Amador Country Ag Building
12200 Airport Blvd, Jackson
For more information, go to: www.volcano.net/~tomminger
Interfaith Food Bank
Wish list: Meals that are ready to eat in cans, such as chili, stew, hearty soups, etc.
Hunger doesn't just happen during the holidays. Volunteer at or donate to the IFB! Just a few hours per week is so appreciated. For more info, go to: www.interfaithfoodbank.org
"Just Begin...Again" Women’s Cancer Support Group
Meets the first Friday of each month at 1PM
Next Meeting: August 1
Amador Senior Center, Jackson
Just Begin Again is a monthly meeting for women who share the bond of cancer. Affiliated with Amador Stars. For further info email: just_begin_again@yahoo.com or phone 296-2187. www.justbeginagain.typepad.com
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.
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Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club & Council
Meets the 1st Wednesday
Council at 5:30PM / Club at 6:30PM
Town Hall (across from park in Pine Grove)
Next meeting: July 2
Meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. We generally have at least one supervisor present. For more information call 296-7626.
Widows & Widower’s Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 12PM Noon
Next Meeting: July 15
Jackson Elk's Club
12500 Kennedy Flat Rd, Jackson
Where we make new friends...we all have lost a loved one. Lunch available with a RSVP four (4) days prior to meeting. For more info phone 296-6223 or 257-1646.
Upcountry Communities Council:
Concerned Citizens in an Unincorporated Area
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-8PM
Next meeting: July 17
Veterans Memorial Hall at Pioneer Park
Buckhorn Ridge Rd., Pioneer.
This month our meeting will host the topic of Red Cross in Amador County. We will also hold elections for the year. Supervisor Ted will open the meeting as usual at 6p.m. with a County update. Bring neighbors and friends to provide all the input we can for this exciting new opportunity.
The Upcountry Communities Council is a working group acknowledged by the County, which provides assistance to the County and residents in governmental affairs affecting the area known as Upcountry in Amador County. The areas within the Council are the Communities of Amador Pines, Buckhorn, Pine Grove, Mace Meadows, Pioneer, RabbPark, Silver Lakes Pines/Sierra Highlands and Volcano. For more information, call Bob Currall at 295-7630 or Debbie Dunn at 296-5435 or ddunn@volcano.net
CAL-FIRE's "Volunteers In Prevention" Program
Be a CAL FIRE VIP! The objectives of the VIP Program were to involve and utilize citizens and public service groups in non-salaried positions to reduce man-caused fires by 10 percent per 100,000 population within seven targeted areas: Lake-Napa, Shasta, Nevada,-Yuba-Placer, Amador-El Dorado, Santa Clara, Riverside and San Diego.
Today, there are approximately 2500 VIP's statewide, in all 21 CAL FIRE Units, averaging over 60,000 hours of volunteer service to CAL FIRE. In exchange CAL FIRE pays meals and mileage for their expenses. History has shown that when VIP teams provide fire prevention teaching in grades K-3rd, child-related fires in those areas have dropped by 50 percent. In addition, VIPs educate thousands of children and their parents about fire prevention by participating in fairs, displays, and parades each year. Volunteers are trained to make preliminary wildland homeowner property inspections for fire safety as required by Public Resources Code 4291, and to discuss with homeowners ways to make their homes fire safe. These one-on-one contacts are an increasingly important education tool as the population in California's wildlands continues to grow.
VIPs are trained to assist CAL FIRE's efforts during wildland fires and other emergencies by providing information to the media and public. A specialized group of volunteers (HAM radio operators and CB radio groups) provide additional communication networks for CAL FIRE during emergencies including wildland fires, earthquakes and floods.
For more information on the VIP program, contact Tobie Edmonds, Lead Public Information Officer, CAL FIRE
Amador El Dorado Unit Prevention Bureau, 2840 Mt. Danaher Road, Camino, CA 95709, Office (530) 647-5229, Cell (530) 919-4524.
Recycling Receptables for Events
Having an event with a crowd? The Amador Waste Management Department has recycling receptacles for loan to collect bottles and cans. They have been used for events such as the Camp out for Cancer, Baby Hazel Foundation, Italian Picnic, etc. For more information, contact Anne Short, Solid Waste Program Specialist, Amador County Public Works Agency, Waste Management Department, 223-6227 or e-mail: ashort@co.amador.co.us
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 at maureenfunk@volcano.net or call 969-5065.
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