Community_Events

2008 Special Events & Activities Calendars

Updated June 20, 2008

Jan. 2008 | Feb. 200 8 | March 200 8 | April 200 8 | May 200 8 | June 2008

July 200 8 | Aug. 200 8 | Sept. 2008 | Oct. 200 8 | Nov. 200 8 | Dec. 2008

On Going Events

Join “Catch the Reading Bug!” this summer at the Amador County Library. The 2008 Summer Reading Program is open to all young people, preschool through young adult. For more information, call the library at 223-6400. All programs are free.
The Amador County Arts Council’s 10th Annual T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series presents free live concerts every Friday at various locations in Amador County starting at 6 pm. For more information, call the Arts Council at 267-9038.
The Kennedy Mine Foundation is looking to recruit new volunteers to help with the increasing tours at the Mine. Call the Mine office for more information at 223-9542.
The Argonaut Gym will be open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. Basketball will play court and a net will be set for Volleyball or Badminton. The cost is $5.00 per day. For more information, call ACRA 223-6349.
The Amador County Country Flea Market at Colburn Park, located behind the Amador County Fairgrounds will be held every first Saturday of each the month starting in June. For more information or space rental, call Linda at 245-3192.
First 5 Amador is releasing a Request for Qualifications for Family Resource Centers. A successful applicant will provide localized educational and social resources to families in the unincorporated areas of Amador County to families with children ages 0 to 5. To request an application or for more info, call 257-1092.

Enjoy Music at Back Roads Coffee House on Friday Nights in Sutter Creek. There will be a $5 cover charge, and a bistro menu is available!
Just Begin Again is a Women’s Cancer Support Group for women who share the bond of cancer, affiliated with Amador Stars. Meetings are held the first Friday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Amador Senior Center. For more information, call 296-2187.
The arts committee for the North Eastern corner of Calaveras County will host a series of concerts in West Point, Rail Road Flat, Wilseyville, and Glencoe. Ticket price for most events is set for $12 for adults, and $6 for children. For further information, call Elizabeth at 293-4068.
"Just Begin Again" is a women’s cancer support group that meets the first Friday of each month at 1 pm at the Amador Senior Center on New York Ranch Road. For more information, call 296-2187.
The Kennedy Mine hosts tours every Saturday, Sunday & holidays 10 am to 3 pm at the mine in Jackson. Special group tours may be arranged on other days by calling the mine at 223-9542.
On the 2^nd Saturday of each month the Feed Barn has an adoption event for second chance dogs by APAL Humane Society. For more information, give us a call here at HomeTown Radio.
The Look Good Feel Better Class, for women going through cancer treatment. Presented the first Monday of each month. To sign up for the class or for more information, call Amador STARS at 223-1246.
The Argonaut High School Science Club is accepting used ink jet and laser cartridge donations. Drop off any donations at the office of Argonaut High School. For more information call Kelsi at 257-7739.
The Head Start Preschool in Ione and the Head Start Child Care in Jackson are now enrolling for the 2007-2008 school year. For more information and an application please call 223-7333 option 2 extension 2.
HRC Calaveras Crisis Center is looking for Survivors of Sexual Assault to come and participate in an art project that will help raise awareness of Sexual Assault in Calaveras County. For more information call Kitty at 754-1300.
Has your concern for a loved one’s drinking turned your life upside down? Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Join the group at 107 Water Street in Jackson, on Sunday’s at 11:30 am, Thursday’s at noon, and Fridays at 7:30 pm.
Anyone with a self contained RV that is interested in joining a fun travel group is invited to join the RV Travel Club, a local group of RV owners. The club participates in six events a year within 200 miles of Jackson and one caravan trip 14 days within the Western United States. For more information, call Gary at 772-9936.
There is an oil painting class at the Plymouth City Hall every Friday from 1 to 3:30 pm. For more information call Marilyn at 245-6101.
The Castle Oaks Golf Club is offering a Girls Golf Program. Girls ages 7 to 17 are welcome to come learn the fundamentals of golf. Lessons are given the first and second Saturday of each month. The registration cost is $30 dollars. For more information contact the Castle Oaks Golf Shop at 274-2290.
Hospice of Amador offers walk-in bereavement groups twice a week at the Hospice of Amador office at 1500 South Highway 49. The meetings are every Tuesday at 10 am and Wednesdays at 3 pm. There is no charge. For more information call 223-5500.
The Upcountry Seniors Association will hold a potluck and bingo the second Friday of every month. It will be held at the Veterans Hall on Buckhorn Road in Pioneer from 11:30am to 3:30 pm. For more information, call Eve at 295-7375.
Music classes are offered by the Upcountry Community Center and taught by John Covert at the Pine Grove Town Hall, from 5:30 to 6 pm there will be a beginners classes, and from 6 to 8 pm there will be advanced “workshop” class. Lessons are $5 per class. For more information call 223-0902.
There is an oil painting class at the Plymouth City Hall every Friday from 1 to 3:30 pm. Anyone interested should attend. Fore more information call Marilyn at 245-6101.
The Amador Christian Singles group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the First Baptist Church of Jackson on highway 49 and 88 across from Jon’s Pit Stop. For more information on this group call Vic at 296-5358.
The West Point area has an Angel tree for the local needy kids and any time donations can be made at Maynard Management-Hwy 26 just past Ace Hardware (WP Lumber) Sandy Maynard is always happy to get donations!! Also the local organizations have a Christmas party for local children in our Community Hall---can contact anyone in Lions-AARP---for info--or to donate and VFW and Lions donate food baskets for the holidays---both for Thanksgiving and Christmas and AARP usually pitches in with Lions for Christmas--also American Legion.
The Amador Corvette Club is looking for new members. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. FOR MORE INFO: RON GUERRA 295-5859
The Gold Country Barber Shop Chorus is looking for new members. The members meet every Tuesday night from 7 to 9 at the Senior Center in Jackson.
MORE INFO: 257-1970