COMMUNITY EVENTS
March 2015
Mar 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 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].
Mar 20
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 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
2nd Annual “Mr. Potato Head” Dinner at Red Corral in Pioneer- 5:30PM.
Join us on Sat. for a delicious baked potato, salad & dessert; plus fun games
(Potato Roll, Draw a Mr. Potato Head, Spud gun target practice, trivia) & a
Silent Auction. Donation: $10pp, $5 (10 yrs & under) to support Summer
Day Camp. Contact: Tasha Burkett at 209-296-6191 or Arlene White at
209-304-1784. RSVP by Mar. 17th.
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,
8, 9, 15,
16,22,23
29, 30
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
Apr 4
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” at Sutter Creek Gallery. Reception: 4PM7PM. All cooperative members have been challenged to create a piece of art
Related to this theme; in conjunction with the First Saturday Art Trek. For more
Info., call 209-267-0228, email [email protected] or visit website
www.suttercreekgallery.com
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 4,11,
18,25
Preston Castle Tours in Ione. 10AM to 1PM. No resv. required. Cameras ok.
Tkts: $10, 12 and under $5, under 5 free. www.prestoncastle.com
Apr 5
Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm. 1PM Sharp! Bring kids or grandkids (toddler to 13
yrs. old) for an egg hunt at the Amador Farm in Plymouth. Enjoy a picnic and
take picture with Easter Bunny. Rain or shine! www.amadorflowerfarm.com
Apr 6
Veterans Community Blood & Platelet Drive, Sutter Creek. 11AA-6PM. At
the American Legion Hall (Airport Rd. & Hwy 49). Please bring photo ID. Eat
& drink before donating. For more info. call 209-223-1269. Donor Eligibility:
BloodSource 1-800-995-4420.
Apr 10,11,12 FACL Spring Book Sale. The Friends of Amador County Library is holding
Its Spring Used Book Sale at the American Legion Hall (12134 Airport Rd.)
In Sutter Creek. Friday from 4-7PM is for FACL members only, but you can
Join on the spot. Public sales: Sat from 10AM-5PM and on Sun 11AM-3PM.
Sale includes gently used books, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds benefit the
Amador County Library system. For more info. call 296-1712.
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
Overnight Ghost Tours at Preston Castle, Ione. Spend a night in this truly
Scary Castle with other ghost hunters. Tkts: $100pp. www.prestoncastle.com
Apr 11,12
Spring Fling at Amador Flower Farm in Plymouth. The nursery will be filled
with vegetable starter plants. Festivities include hourly demonstrations by
gardening experts, artists & craftsmen. Food available or you can bring your own
picnic. Free tram rides & free admission. No pets. www.amadorflowerfarm.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 12
Chamber Music Concert. 3PM. Concert is presented by the Mother Lode
Friends of Music. Event will be held at the St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Parish,
11361 Prospect Dr., Jackson. Free Admission.For more info. call 293-4227 or
visit www.mlfm.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.
Purchase tkts at: Lady’s First, Jackson; Ione Pharmacy, Ione; Pine Cone
Drug, Pine Grove; Amador 360, Plymouth; Coming Attractions, Sutter Creek.
http://www.aauwamador.org/index.php/en/home-tour
Apr 18
Lacy J. Dalton at the Sutter Creek Theatre. 8PM. An intimate evening with
Country’s Queen. Tkts; $22 adv/ $25 day of show. Buy at door or
www.suttercreetheater.com
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 23
Arts Networking Event, Jackson. 6-8PM. Art created by local students during
The April Arts Networking Mixer, along with music, will be featured in Thomi’s
Banquet Room. For more info. visit www.amadorarts.org or call 209-267-9038.
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
Apr 28
The 28th Annual Great Sutter Creek Duck Race at Minnie Provis Park in
Sutter Creek. 9AM. Tkts: ACRA office or call 223-6349. www.goacra.org
Apr 29
Denim Day. Support Peace Over Violence by wearing denim in honor of the
Sexual Violence Awareness month of April.
May 2015
May 1
Helwig @ Dusk-The Stance Classic Rock. 5:30-9:00PM. Doors open at
4:30PM, music begins at 6:30PM. $5 cover charge, Food available by Billy
Bones BBQ. No charge for wine club members. www.helwigwinery.com
May 2,3
Jazzin’ It Up Jackson. Save the Date – More Info to Come.
May 2
Overnight Ghost Tours at Preston Castle, Ione. Spend a night in this truly
Scary Castle with other ghost hunters. Tkts: $100pp. www.prestoncastle.com
May 2, 9,
16,23
Preston Castle Tours, Ione. 10AM to 1PM. No resv. required. Cameras ok.
Tkts: $10, 12 and under $5, under 5 free. www.prestoncastle.com
May 3
Amador Wedding Faire at Jackson Rancheria. 1-4PM. Spend the day with
Wedding Professionals to create the day of your dream’s. No-host bar and
Concessions for purchase. Tkts: $10 adv./ $15 doe. Purchase at the
Casino Cashier’s Cage or at www.JacksonCasino.com
May 4
River Reflections. 3-6PM. Visit artist and see selected works from the
Well-received “River Reflections” Mokelumne River Arts Projects.
For more info: www.amadorarts.org
May 5
Comedy Bandidos. Open at 6PM, show starts at 7PM. In celebration of
Cinco de Mayo, the Comedy Bandidos will perform on Jackson Rancheria’s
Grand Oak Ballroom. Tkts: $10 members, $15 non-members.
www.jacksoncasino.com
May 6.7
13,14,20,
21,27,28
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
May 10
Mother’s Day Brunch @ Helwig. 11-1:30. Live music plus catering by Beth
Soggard. Tkts: $60, $30 (12-5), Free under 5. Make reservations at
www.helwigwinery.com or call 209-245-5200 ext. 3.
May 14
Aaron Lewis at Jackson Rancheria. 6PM doors open, 7PM show. Country
Music star. Beer, wine, an food available. Tkts: $25pp, $30 non-members.
Purchase at: Dreamcatcher’s club Cage or www.JacksonCasino.com
May 14
10th Annual Preston Castle Golf Classic, Castle Oaks Golf Course ,Ione.
11-12 Registration, putting contest, & lunch. 12:45PM shotgun start. Four person
scramble. Cost: $95pp. Benefits Preston Castle restoration .For more info.
call: 209-274-2166 or www.prestoncastle.com
May 15
Helwig @ Dusk: The Rhythm Vandals. 5:30PM, Music begins at 6PM.
Tribute to the music of Carlos Santana. $5 cover charge for non-members.
Food available from Billy Bones BBQ. www.helwigwinery.com
May 22
Helwig @ Dusk: Category 4. 5:30PM, Music begins at 6PM.
Tribute to the music of Carlos Santana. $5 cover charge for non-members.
Food available from Billy Bones BBQ. www.helwigwinery.com
May 23
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.
May 23
4th Annual Ms. Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant. Common Ground Senior
Services will host at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort in Jackson. Benefits
Local Senior Nutrition Programs, including Meals-On-Wheels. For
more info./Tkts. contact Anne at 209-223-3015.
May 29,30
Preston Castle ParaCon in Ione. Castle Spirits hosts Preston
Castle Foundation’s First Annual Benefit Paranormal Conference.
Tkts: $100 or $150. Go to website: www.prestoncastle.com for tickets
and full details of event.
May 30
Centennial Anniversary of Amador City. 11AM-3PM. Amador City
Celebrates its 100th Anniversary. No further details.
May 30
2015 A Divine Affair at Jackson Rancheria. 5PM. This 5th Annual event features
award winning Amador County wine selections, divine chocolate, olive oil &
cigar tastings. Tkts: $20 adv./$25 at door and include tastings, entertainment,
and a commemorative event wine glass. Purchase at: Casino Cashier’s Cage
or www.JacksonCasino.com
May 30
Celebrate Spring Fundraiser at Sierra Ridge Winery, Sutter Creek. 6PM-10PM.
Fundraising event benefiting Operation Care. Tkts: $55pp. For more
Info. call 209-223-2897.
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