COMMUNITY EVENTS
February 2015
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Feb 18,19,
Senior Social Hour. Noon -1PM. Get together for games, sharing interests,
25,26
meeting new & old friends. Bring lunch or snack to share. Wednesdays:
Upcountry Community Center (19386 Hwy 88, Pine Grove) 209-206-2785.
Thursdays: Camanche Lake Community Center (4419 Camanche Pkwy N.,
Ione) 209-763-2720.
Feb 18
Amador County Commission on Aging. 10am – 11:30AM. Meeting at the
Amador Senior Center Rm #3. Speaker on Sierra Winds Wellness Center.
Public welcome. For more info: Laurie @ 223-0442.
Feb 18
“88 Days… The Story of Mark Twain in the Mother Lode”. 11AM-12PM.
Camps Restaurant, Angels Camp, Ca. Free. For more info: 209-736-8181 or
other dates http://www.campsrestaurant.com/mark-twain-88-days
Feb 19
Ch-Lites Featuring Marshal Thompson at Jackson Rancheria. 6PM, show
begins at 7PM. Beer, wine and food available. Tkts: $35pp for Dreamcatcher’s
Club members, $30 non-members. Purchase at Casino Cashier’s Cage or
JacksonCasino.com.
Feb 21
Book Drive. 10AM-2PM. Friends of the Amador County Library (FACL)
Sponsoring book drive at the FACL Book Storage Building (42A Summit
St., Jackson). For more info: 209-267-0855.
Feb 21
Fleetwood Mask at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. Tribute to Fleetwood
Mac band, one of rocks most successful bands. Tkts; $22 adv/ $25 day of show.
Purchase: at door or http://www.suttercreektheater.com
Feb 27
Dinner and a Movie Series at Jackson Rancheria. 6:15PM. Tkts: $30 and
Includes dinner, a movie, popcorn, candy, and a $10 free slot play. Purchase
In the Cashier’s Cage or www.jacksoncasino.com. Make resv. by calling
800-822-WWIN and use code DSM2015.
Feb 27
Historical Flashlight Tours at Preston Castle, Ione. 5:30PM. Take a
Docent-guided tour through this beautiful 120 year old building. Space is limited
to 30 pre-paid guests. Dress warmly. Tkts: $20 pp. www.prestoncastle.com
Feb 28
Stan Kelley Memorial Crab Feed at Sutter Creek Lions Club. 5PM No-Host
Bar, 6:30PM dinner. Tkts: $35 pp. To purchase: Chuck Swidreski at 296-3457
or [email protected]. Proceeds benefit community service projects,
Scholarships and the Sutter Creek Boy Scouts troop #63.
Feb 28
Winter Art Workshop at Mokelumne Hill. 10AM-2PM Come to the
Petroglyphe Gallery to learn color mixing from Dale Laitinen. Open to all
levels. $95pp. Register: www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/workshops or 209-286-1387.
Feb 28
Dirty Cello at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. Features Rebecca Roudman,
One of the Bay Area’s most exciting cross-over cellists. Tkts; $18 adv/ $20 day of
show. Purchase: at door or http://www.suttercreektheater.com
March 2015
Mar 3
Sierra Belles Luncheon & Fashion Show. 11:30AM. In the Jackson
Rancheria Ballroom A. Lunch and Fashion show at 12:30PM. Clothing modeled
Is from the Hospice Thrift Store. Cost: $25pp, includes free $10 slot or match
Play. Deadline for resv. Feb. 24th. Call Ora Burke: 209-296-1260.
Mar 4,5
11,12,
18,19,
25,26
Senior Social Hour. Noon -1PM. Get together for games, sharing interests,
meeting new & old friends. Bring lunch or snack to share. Wednesdays:
Upcountry Community Center (19386 Hwy 88, Pine Grove) 209-206-2785.
Thursdays: Camanche Lake Community Center (4419 Camanche Pkwy N.,
Ione) 209-763-2720
Mar 5
Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer at Jackson Rancheria. Doors open at 6PM,
show begins at 7PM. Blues and rock icons, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer
perform in the Grand Oak Ballroom. Beer, wine and food available. Tkts: start at
$25 for Dreamcatcher’s Club members, $30 for non-members. Purchase at the
Casino Cashier’s Cage or online at JacksonCasino.com
Mar 7
A Taste of the Arts at Amador High School in Sutter Creek. 8AM-2PM.
Three 90-minute workshops of your choice given by top artists in our area.
Pre-registration required. Deadline Feb. 15. Cost: $30 for adults/$15 jr. & high
school students. No late registrations or refunds. For more info. and to
register: www.amadorarts.org
Mar 7,8
Behind the Cellar Door. The Amador Vintners’ host their annual “Behind
The Cellar Door” weekend wine extravaganza. Tkts: $50pp Sat & Sun, or
$35pp Sun only http://www.amadorwine.com/event/behind-the-cellar-door/
Mar 7
Sarah Campbell at Sutter Creek Gallery. 4-7PM. Florals highlighted.
Part of the season’s First Saturday Art Trek. For more info: 209267-0228 or email [email protected]
Mar 8
2015 Spring Symphony Concert in the Church of the Nazarene, Sutter
Creek. 3PM. Henrik Jul Hansen is conducting. Soprano soloist is
Alexis Magaro.
Mar 12
Bunco at The HUB, Jackson. 7PM. Cost: $10 for 3 rounds (18 games).
Call ACRA to reserve a seat. 223-6349 (Barbara) or email
[email protected]. Soda & water provided.
Mar 13,14
Telescope Workshop at the HUB, Jackson. 6:30PM.Bring your scope.
Cost: $25 per family. Call ACRA at 223-6349 or 295-6651.
Mar 14
The Barefoot Movement at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. This
Nashville based group features Bluegrass, Country, & Americana.
Tkts; $16 adv/ $18 day of show. Buy: at door or www.suttercreektheater.com
Mar 19
Cake Decorating at The HUB.6PM-8PM. Learn to decorate your own cake.
Cost: $55 pp (supplies provided). Pre-register by Mar 12th. For more info
ACRA: 209-223-6349 or email [email protected].
Bob Malone & Trysett at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. Songwriters
& pianists. Bob Malone is currently John Fogarty’s keyboardist. Trysett is from
Australia with influences from Carole King, Elton John and James Taylor.
Tkts; $20 adv/ $23 day of show. Buy: at door or www.suttercreektheater.com
Mar 20
Mar 21
Preston Castle -The Quest for the Deed. 12-4PM. Join the brief ceremony at
noon to celebrate the acquisition of the deed of ownership. Tour castle in all
non-restricted areas. Food vendors available. www.prestoncastle.com 274-6357
Mar 21
Global Knock-Out 3 at Jackson Rancheria. Doors open 5PM/ Event 7PM.
In the Grand Oak Ballroom. Cost: $40, Rows 2 & 3 are $60, and ringside
are $80. For more info., call 800-822-9466 or JacksonCasino.com
Mar 21
Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers at the Sutter Creek Theatre.
8PM. One of the elite slide guitar players plays Blues, New Orleans, & Swing.
Tkts; $15 adv/ $17 day of show. Buy: at door or www.suttercreektheater.com
Mar 22
Tom Rigney & Flambeau Concert at The Calvary Chapel, Pine Grove. 3PM.
The Friends of Amador County Library present Tom Rigney & his talented band
as they play the range from blues and Cajun to Zydeco and waltzes. For more
info: 209-296-0940 or online at friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary.org
Mar 22
Dandelion Days in Downtown Jackson. 78AM-5PM. The Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Dandelion Days Celebration is a fun family-oriented event,
Including an outdoor bazaar, flea market, food, street enterainers,
And a 5K run. www.jacksonlionsclub.org
Mar 27
Historical Flashlight Tours at Preston Castle, Ione. 5:30PM. Take a
Docent-guided tour through this beautiful 120 year old building. Space is limited
to 30 pre-paid guests. Dress warmly. Tkts: $20 pp. www.prestoncastle.com
Mar 28
Book Drive. 10AM-2PM. Friends of the Amador County Library (FACL)
Sponsoring book drive at the FACL Book Storage Building (42A Summit
St., Jackson). For more info: 209-267-0855.
Mar 28
Tempest – Celtic Rock at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. This
Bay Area based high-energy Folk Rock band has made 26 CDS since 1988.
Tkts; $18 adv/ $20 day of show. Buy: at door or www.suttercreektheater.com
April 2015
Apr 1,2
Senior Social Hour. Noon -1PM. Get together for games, sharing interests,
8, 9, 15,
16,22,23
29, 30
meeting new & old friends. Bring lunch or snack to share. Wednesdays:
Upcountry Community Center (19386 Hwy 88, Pine Grove) 209-206-2785.
Thursdays: Camanche Lake Community Center (4419 Camanche Pkwy N.,
Ione) 209-763-2720
Apr 4
9th Annual 49er Bypass Run 5K and 10K. 9AM. Sutter Creek hills.
Register by Mar 13th to receive a race T-shirt. $20 (under 18), $25 (adults). For
more info. call ACRA at 223-6349
Apr 10
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Jackson Rancheria. 8PM. Tkts: starting at
$45 for Dreamcatcher’s Club member, $50 non-members. Purchase at Casino
Cashier’s Cage or www.jacksoncasino.com.
Apr 11
The New West Guitar Group at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. Original
music featuring acoustic and electric guitar.Tkts; $18 adv/ $20 day of show.
Buy: at door or www.suttercreektheater.com
Apr 11,17,
18,19,24,
25,26
The Miracle Worker at the Volcano Theatre (Cobblestone Theatre). 8PM (Sat
& Fri), 2PM (Sun). Dramatization of the life of Helen Keller. Tkts: $16,
62 & over $14. Purchase at: http://volcanotheatre.org
Apr 16
Murphys “Classic Car Nights” at Murphys Historic Hotel. 5PM-9PM.
Every 3rd Thursday, Apr – Sep. No Reg. required. Food & drinks available.
Apr 18
43rd Annual AAUW Home Tour. 11AM-4PM. Presented by American
Association of University Women, Amador Branch, selected homes in
Amador County to be toured; to benefit scholarships for local females.
http://www.aauwamador.org/index.php/en/home-tour
Apr 18
Saturdays at The HUB. 10AM-5PM. All ages welcome to participate in
Various activities, ping pong, pool, board games, foosball, air hockey,
Group games. Snacks provided. Cost: $5. Call ACRA 223-6349.
Apr 24
27th Charity Golf Classic at Castle Oaks Golf Course. 8AM. 18 holes
Golf, cart, tee prizes, and awards lunch. For more info. call Natasha
Ballew at 223=8102 or email: [email protected]. Must
Reserve by Mar. 20.
Apr 24
Historical Flashlight Tours at Preston Castle, Ione. 5:30PM. Take a
Docent-guided tour through this beautiful 120 year old building. Space is limited
to 30 pre-paid guests. Dress warmly. Tkts: $20 pp. www.prestoncastle.com
Apr 25
Taarka – Gypsy Jazz and Americana at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM.
A high-energy ensemble of 5-string violin, mandolin, guitars, string bass, &
vocals. Tkts; $16 adv/ $18 day of show. Buy: at door or
www.suttercreetheater.com
ONGOING CALENDAR EVENTS
Amador Bird Club – 2nd Friday of each month – a group of people who share an interest in
birds. For more information contact Sherri Elliot, 209-245-6921 or www.amadorbirdclub.org.
Amador Commission on Aging – Meets every third Wednesday at 10AM at the Amador
Senior Center on New York Road in Jackson. The public is invited and there is always a public
sector item on the agenda for anyone who wishes to address the commission.
APAL's Dog Adoption Outreach, 2nd Saturday of each month from 10AM to 2PM at the Feed
Barn.
Bingo – Meets every Thursday @ 1pm in the Amador Senior Center (229 New York Ranch Rd.,
Jackson). 209-223-0442.
Bingo – Meets 1st and 3rd Monday at the Italian Picnic Grounds. Start time 6:30. Early Bird
games start at 6:15. $10 for 10 games. For more info. Call Amador County Recreation Agency
at 209-223-6349.
Bingo- Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at the American Legion Hall. Start time 6:30. Early Bird
games start start at 6:15. $10 for 10 games. For more info. Call Amador County Recreation
Agency at 209-223-6349.
C.G. di Arie Twilight Flight & Small Bites – Monday, Thursday & Friday from 4-6PM – 19919
Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth - $5 per person, free to club members.
City Council / Civic Improvement Meetings:
*Amador City-3rd Thursday, 7pm, at the Old Schoolhouse, 14531 School Street. 267-0682.
*Ione-1st & 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6PM, 1 East Main St. 274-2412.
*Jackson-2nd & 4th Mondays, 7PM, City Hall Civic Center, 33 Broadway.
*Pine Grove- 1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30PM, in the Pine Grove Town Hall 296-7626
Clark’s Corner All Arts Show – Third Saturday of every month 11AM to 4PM – call 209-2742233 for information.
Clark’s Corner Ladies Night – Fourth Friday of each month (2 for 1 wine tasting for the ladies).
Clark’s Corner Open Mic Night – Third Thursday of every month at 7PM – venue for people
interested in poetry and prose, stand-up comedians, & musicians- call 274-2233 for info.
Community Yoga Class – Pine Grove Town Hall, $5 per class, Mondays & Thursdays, 9 AM to
10 AM and 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. For information call 209-223-1521 or [email protected].
Corkage free night at Taste Restaurant – the 2nd Thursday of every month – bring in your
bottle of wine and they will pop the cork or twist the top at no charge.
Fit After Fifty- Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15PM at the Amador Senior Center, 229
New York Ranch Rd. Jackson. Work on your balance, flexibility and strength in a friendly
setting! For more information, call the Senior Center at 223-0442.
Golden Nuggets Senior Singles – Founded to enrich the life of senior singles, offers fun and
friendship to members. Meets at 10AM the second Wednesday of every month at Pine Grove
Mobile Home Estates, 14074 Irish Town Road, Pine Grove. The club offers a variety of
activities and events, welcomes visitors, and is always seeking new members For more info,
email [email protected] or contact Shirley at 295-2992.
Gourd Group – meets 2nd Thursday of each month from 9-11AM, AC Agriculture Building,
12200 Airport Road, Jackson – call Carol Cherry at 916-941-1551 for further information.
Jackson Claim Jumpers Square Dance Club, every Monday night at Amador Senior Center,
229 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson. Rounds 7 p.m., square 7:30 p.m. Call (209) 274-2035.
Just Knits – meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 10:30AM to Noon at the Main
Library in Jackson, 530 Sutter Street – for more information contact the library at 209-223-6400.
Ladies Golf – Tuesday @ Castle Oaks, Contact Adena Conway 274-4687
Tuesday @ Mace Meadows 9 Holes, Contact Marilyn Riddle 223-2994
Thursday @ Mace Meadows 18 Holes, Contact Betty Robertson 295-7452
Library Yarns-The library's new knitting and hand sewing group. Please bring any projects
you are working on to share with the group. Group is sponsored by the American Sewing Guild.
Meets from 10:30AM to Noon on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Main Library in Jackson.
For more info call or stop by the library 223-6400 or: www.co.amador.ca.us
Line Dancing, every Wednesday 9:30-11am at Valley Springs Veterans Hall (Pine St.) and 13pm at Jackson Community Center (Corner of 88 & 49 next to police station). For more info call
Sharon 795-3838.
Main Street Theatre Works, Live theatre. Professional & community artists working to bring
exciting drama to Amador County, for information call 209-295-4499, or www.mstw.org.
Master Gardeners Free Workshops: Check website for schedule of classes. All classes are
given at County Ag Bldg., 12200-B Airport Blvd, Jackson (Sutter Hill). Classes on Saturday
from 9AM to Noon http://ceamador.ucdavis.edu or 209-223-6838.
Partners in Paradise, Paradise Doggie Daycare will be starting up PARTNERS IN PARADISE,
a singles group for dog lovers on the 2nd Friday of the month at 7 PM. For more info call 209223-3990 or email at [email protected].
Rick Lipp at the Keyboard – Fridays & Saturdays 6-9PM at Thomi’s Café in Jackson – piano
and vocals ranging from Sinatra to Sedaka, Beatles to Basie – good food, drinks & service.
Scrapbooking Crop Night – The first & fourth Fridays of each month in Ione from 6PM – 10:30
PM – bring any scrapbooking supplies you may have. Stamps, inks, tools and ideas books are
available for your use. Crop fee is $10 per person. For information visit
[email protected]
Spanish Classes – Sutter Amador Hospital. There are currently 6 classes, all levels, on
Tuesdays & Wednesdays. $45 for 5 group classes. Private classes also available – call Nora
at 223-3322 or email [email protected].
Stroke Support Group- 3PM to 4PM. Meets the 1st Thu of every month.Sutter Amador
Hospital, 200 Mission Blvd., Jackson. For more info., call 209-217-8028.A
Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Live performances, movies, music Call
209-267-5737 or www.suttercreektheater.com
Volcano Theatre Company Check out: www.volcanotheatre.org
Walk Live with Fitness Made Fun – at the Margaret Dalton Children’s Center, 975 Broadway,
Jackson on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 PM. Beth Sands is a Certified Walk Leader. For
further information phone or text 209-471-8792 or visit walklivewithfitnessmadefun.com.
NOTE: Please call to confirm, as all calendar events are subject to change.
References (bookmark your favorites):
Amador County Chamber of Commerce Events
http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/site/pages/events
209-223-0350
Amador County Events Calendar
209-223-0350
http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/site/pages/events.cgi?caltype=TAB
Calaveras California Events Calendar
http://www.gocalaveras.com/calendar-of-events/
209-736-0049
Main Street Theatre Works
http://www.mstw.org/season.html
209-295-4499
Preston Castle
http://prestoncastle.com/
209-256-3623
Sutter Creek Theatre Events Calendar
http://www.suttercreektheater.com/pages/calendar.cgi
916-425-0077
Volcano Theatre Company Home
http://volcanotheatre.org/
https://www.volcanotheatreofvolcanoca.com/
209-419-0744