The Latin Geek Squad’s Spaghetti Feed will be held Saturday, January 23rd at the Amador Senior Center from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per ticket. There will be a raffle and a play in Latin. For tickets or more information, call 223-4335.

The 6th Annual Amador County Holistic Health and Wellness fair will be held Saturday, January 30th at the Amador Senior Center on New York Ranch Road from 11 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Michelle Grondin at 419-2503.

Don’t miss your chance to win 4 tickets to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am February 8th through the 14th. Tickets are available at Operation Care, Castle Oaks Golf Club, and The Gold Rush Ranch and Golf Resort. The raffle will be held February 1st at 4 p.m. at Operation Care. You need not be present to win. For more information, call 223-2897.

A Veteran’s Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, February 1st at the American Legion Hall on Sutter Hill from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please bring a photo ID, and eat and drink before donating. For more information, call 223-4389.

The Immaculate Conception Men’s Club will host a bingo benefit for the Interfaith Food Bank on Thursday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m. located on the corner of North Amelia and Spanish in Sutter Creek. For more information, call Mary at 267-5821.

ACRA presents Laser Tag Tournaments for all ages on Thursday, February 11th and 25th and March 11th and 25th at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Each game is $2 for a 20 minute round. For more information, call 223-6349.

Don’t miss the Latin Geek Squad’s Peppermint Ball on Friday, February 12th at the American Legion Hall from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 223-4335.

A Sweethearts dinner/dance will be held Saturday, February 13th at the Jackson Elks Lodge starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy a shrimp and pasta dinner with live music by Crystal Image. For further information, call 223-1905.

First 5 Amador presents a Dad and Me February Snow Day on Saturday, February 13th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pioneer Veterans Hall. Space is limited to the first 20 children; call Tracy at 257-1092 for reservations.

Join an ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities workshop with Dr. Thompson of Mind Matters on Thursday, February 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jackson Elementary School. For more information, or child care call 257-1092.

Saturday
Feb. 20, 2010

An All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab Feed will take place at the Jackson Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 20th at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 for members and guests. For more information, call 223-1905.

A hands on pruning seminar will be held at the Amador Senior Center on New York Ranch Road on Saturday, February 27th from 10 a.m. to noon.  For more information, call (530) 620-2200.

The Kiwani’s Club of Amador County presents, “Revenge of the Gypsy Queen,” a murder mystery dinner featuring talents of the Volcano Theatre Company and the Amador High Performing Arts Students on Saturday, March 6th at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Enjoy a silent auction, dinner, dessert and entertainment. For more information, call 267-0108.

Don’t miss “Behind the Cellar Door,” a wine extravaganza that features tasting wines at 32 Amador wineries, along with gourmet foods, live music, and entertaining seminars held Saturday, and Sunday March 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit www.amadorwine.com.

ACRA presents Laser Tag Tournaments for all ages on Thursday, February 11th and 25th and March 11th and 25th at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Each game is $2 for a 20 minute round. For more information, call 223-6349.

ACRA presents the 49er Bypass Run/Walk Challenge on Saturday, March 13th. Registration begins at 7 a.m. All events start on Main Street in Sutter Creek. Volunteers are needed. Call ACRA at 223-6349 for more information.

The Amador Community Band Spring Concert will be held Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Amador Senior Center, free of charge.

The Amador County Recreation Agency present’s a Spring Day Camp for kid’s ages 6 to 12 from Monday, March 15th through Friday, March 19th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $100 for the week. For more information, call Kim at 223-6349.

The California High School Rodeo Association presets The Challenge of Champions Rodeo on Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. For more information, call 916-224-3630.

The Jackson Lions Club presents the 38th Annual Dandelion Days on Saturday and Sunday, March 20th and 21st along Main Street in Jackson from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Enjoy a flea market, street entertainers, food and a 5k run. For more information, visit www.jacksonlionsclub.org.

Amador High School advanced Drama presents Alice and Wonderland Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday March 23rd, 25th and 27th at Amador High School.  The cost is $8/ For more information, call Giles Turner at 267-0108.

Join Chefs Beverly and Michael Fisher of Sierra Vintage for a hands on cooking class at the Jackson Senior Center on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to cook a full gourmet meal. For more information, call Pioneer Travel at 296-5555.

ACRA presents Laser Tag Tournaments for all ages on Thursday, February 11th and 25th and March 11th and 25th at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Each game is $2 for a 20 minute round. For more information, call 223-6349.

The Mother Lode Newcomer’s Club is sponsoring a Country Western Dance Saturday, March 27th at the Italian Picnic Grounds. Happy hour starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 pm. the cost is $25 per person. For reservations, call Sue at 296-1133.

The Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene presents their annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3rd at the Italian Picnic Grounds from 11 to 2 p.m. Enjoy free fun for the entire family. For more information, call 267-1307.

Saturday
April 3, 2010

Calvary Chapel’s 2nd Annual Easter Run will be held Saturday, April 3rd starting at Safeway in Martell at 10 a.m. Enjoy a $5 BBQ lunch at Calvary Chapel. For more information, call 296-5961 extension 100.

The Amador Air District is hosting a pine needle collection project to help reduce the volume of smoke generated by smoldering residential fires. Area residents may bring pine needles, pine cones, grass clippings, weeds and leaves to Pine Acres Community Services Building in Pine Grove and Mace Meadows Golf Course in Pioneer from April 10th through May 2nd.

The Amador Child Care Council presents the 12th Annual Celebrate Our Children Saturday, April 17th at Argonaut High School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Admission is free. Enjoy music, food, crafts, games and more.

Operation Care presents Wear Denim Day on Wednesday, April 21st. Wearing jeans is a symbol of protest of harmful attitudes about rape response to an Italian Supreme Court decision to overturn a rape convection because the victim wore jeans.  If you or someone you know needs help call the 24-hour crisis line at 223-2600.

A Mind, Body and Spirit Fair will take place at the Italian Picnic Grounds Saturday and Sunday April 24th and 25th. Enjoy lectures, workshops, massage services, great food and more. For more information, go to www.mbsfair.com

Don’t miss the 32nd Annual Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party on Sunday, April 25th.  Nine great bands will play at six venues in Amador County.  The cost is $17 in advance or $20 the day of the event. Information and entrance badges can be obtained by calling The Arc of Amador and Calaveras at 267-5978.

The Sierra Madre Garden Club presents their annual flower show at the Jackson Senior Center on Sunday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A co-ed softball league at Pioneer Park starts May 7th. The cost is $300 per team. For more information, call ACRA at 223-6373.

The Upcountry Community Center presents a “FUN (d) Day” Saturday, May 8th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Park. Enjoy music by the Community Band, games, prizes, crafts, and food. For more information, call 296-2785.

First 5 Amador presents a Dad and Me event at the Amador Flower Farm on Saturday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to Noon. Paint your own flower pot, plant a flower for Mother’s Day, take a train ride around the farm, and get a free book. For more information, call Cheri at 257-1092.

The Amador Football Annual Golf Classic will be held at Castle Oaks Golf Course in Ione on Saturday, May 15th with a 2:00 Shotgun Start. The cost is $90 per person and includes golf, cart and dinner. Make checks payable to Amador High Football 330 Spanish Street, Sutter Creek, Ca 95685. For more information, call Rich Murphy at 256-2545.

The Lockwood Fire Protection District presents their 26th Annual Flea Market and Craft Faire including the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 15th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 16th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station #1 on Shake Ridge Road. For more details, call Theresa at 296-8830.

The Sierra Amador Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their May meeting on Thursday, May 20th at 3 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene.  Visitors are welcome.  For more information, call Eileen at 295-8896.

The first ever Tri County Children’s Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 21st at LaContenta Golf Club in Valley Springs at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit autism and foster care in Amador and Tuolumne Counties. For more information, call Geoff Cooper at 256-6967.

The Democratic Club of Amador County will hold a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, May 21st and 22nd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 290 Gold Strike Road in Sutter Creek.  Help raise money for the 2011 John Pulskamp Bill of Rights Scholarship program.

Bring your family and meet your friends at the Truth and Freedom Memorial Crosses Saturday, May 22nd at 1 p.m. featuring McClellan Air Force Color Guard, Youth presentations, keynote speakers and patriotic music at the Church at the Cross in Pine Grove. An ice cream social will follow the event.

A Benefit for AIDS in the Mother Lode will be held Saturday, May 22nd from 6 to 10 p.m. at 68 Church Hill Road in San Andreas. Enjoy food, live music and a no-host bar. For tickets and more information, call (209) 736-6792.

Team Sierra Volleyball Club presents a 3-on-3 Volleyball Tournament on Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 29th at Argonaut High School in Jackson. Registration is at 8 a.m. 
For more information, call Dayna at (209) 224-9134.

The Upcountry’s largest and most popular Rummage Sale will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 4th, 5th, and 6th at Our Lady of the Pines Church on Tiger Creek Road in Buckhorn. You will find clothes, books, garden items, exercise equipment, and much more. For more information, call Judy at 295-1942.

BloodSource is hosting a Veteran’s Community Blood Drive Monday, June 7th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Sutter Hill.  Participants receive a coupon for a free pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream.  For more information, call 223-4389.

June 14th thru
July 1st, 2010

First 5 Amador presents the Kindergarten Bridge Program “Crossing the Bridge to Kindergarten” from Monday, June 14th through Thursday, July 1st at all primary schools in Amador County. This free program is for children who may attend Kindergarten in the fall of 2010. For more information, call Cheri at 257-1092.

Hospice of Amador presents their 13th Annual Art Auction on the Lawn Friday, June 18th at the St. George Hotel in Volcano at 6 p.m. Enjoy an art auction, wine, dinner and music for $40. For tickets, call 223-5500.

Main Street Theatre Works presents “Treasure Island” Fridays and Saturdays from June 18th through July 24th at the Kennedy Main Amphitheatre in Jackson.  Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for picnics, with the show at 8 p.m.

The Amador County Historical Society will celebrate Amador County’s birthday with a picnic on the grounds of the Amador County Museum on Main Street in Jackson on Saturday, June 19th at 11:30 a.m.  Frank Tortorich will be the guest speaker.

Sutter Creek will once again be the scene of a stage coach robbery during Black Bart Hold-Up Day on Saturday, June 19th.  Enjoy watching the reenactment of the last successful robbery by Black Bart. And the street dance will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 267-1344.

The 4th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Operation Care will be held at Castle Oaks Golf Club on Friday, June 25th with a 1:00 shotgun start.  For information on how to sign up, call Jim Wilmarth at 223-7237.

The 8th Annual “Art in the Garden” will take place Saturday, June 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful garden of Steve and Barbara Vago at 304 Winton Road in West Point.  Enjoy live music, refreshments, and art for sale.    For further details, email Linda at lindat@volcano.net.

The Mother Lode Quilters Guild will be holding their third quilt show, “Golden Threads,” Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th at the Sutter Creek Auditorium on Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 4.  Admission is $6.  For more information, call Carol Nichols at 267-0077.

Take a guided raft trip down the Mokelumne River to benefit Foothill Conservancy and their efforts to preserve and protect the river on Sunday, June 27th at 8 a.m., Noon, and 4 p.m. To reserve a spot, contact Randy at 295-4900.

The Amador County Arts Council presents The Summer Music Series every Friday night from 6 p.m. to dusk through August 20th at various locations in Amador County.  A different local band will perform each week. For information on these concerts and other ACAC events call the Arts Council at 223-9038.

The Jackson Lions Club presents Fireworks at Jackson Junior High School on Saturday, July 3rd starting at 5 p.m.  Enjoy food, drinks, and games for the whole family.  For more information, go to www.jacksonlionsclub.org.

The Volcano Cannonball Run will be held Saturday, July 3rd from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and beverages will be available.  Contact Teri and Mike for more details, at 296-7664.

Mike and Susan Lemasters are hosting a fund raiser for the Cardiac Unit at Sutter Amador Hospital with a Civil Way Fashion-Tea Show on Saturday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Amador Senior Center in Jackson.   For more information, contact Mike at 256-3032.

Operation Care presents Faces of Amador 8th Annual Variety Show featuring Gilligan’s Island on Saturday, July 31st at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheater, the doors open at 6 p.m., and show time is at 8 p.m.  For more information, call Operation Care at 223-2600.

Every year numerous students start the school year without the necessary supplies, help “Stuff the Bus” by bringing new school supplies on Monday, August 2nd from noon to 7 p.m. at the Save-Mart parking lot.  For more information, call the Upcountry Community Center at 296-2785.

The Valley Springs Community Music/Arts Association presents live music and dancing on Saturday, August 7th at 7 p.m. at La Contenta Golf Course in Valley Springs. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a night on the greens with Soul Funk R&B.  For tickets, call 754-0127.

The Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival will be take place August 13th through the 15th at multiple venues in Sutter Creek.  All event badges are available in advance or at the door.  For more information, call (209) 405-1563.

Saturday
August 14, 2010

The Our Lady of the Pines Society is hosting a golf tournament and Barbeque on Saturday, August 14 at Mace Meadows Golf Course.  There will be a blind bogey scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30, and the barbeque starts at 3.  The entry deadline is August 7th. To register call Lee at 295-6619.

Amador Friends of NRA presents the 17th Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, August 14th at 6 p.m. at the Italian Picnic Grounds.  Enjoy a dinner, live and silent auction, prizes, drawing and guns.   Come help support local shooting sports.  For tickets or more information, call Erik at 256-0393.

TBA