This year’s Kid’s Parade is on Opening Day, July 24. Get your creative juices flowing, get your favorite costume, drag out the wagon, the stroller and the wheelbarrow. The annual Amador County Fair Kid’s Parade brings to mind the Pied Piper as they all merrily head from downtown Plymouth to the magic that awaits them at the Amador County Fair.

Sign-ups are at Plymouth City Hall from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Judging for the best theme costumes is at 9:15 am and the parade marches off at 9:30 am.

Admission to the Fair for kids 12 and under is free until 6:00 pm, only on Kids Day, July 24. There’s no better time for a family with children to enjoy the Fair – everything will be fresh and waiting before the big crowds arrive in the evenings and on the weekends. Don’t forget, every day is “Dress Like a Pirate Day” at the Amador County.

Every child who participates in the parade will be given free carnival tickets courtesy of Ken Johnston, Carnival of Fun. There are plenty of gentler rides for smaller children as well as the thrilling loop-de-loop extravaganzas the older kids anticipate.

As alluring as the carnival rides are, kids also put visiting the animals high on their list. Stop by 49er Kid’s Town be dazzled by the Jumbo Shrimp Circus and learn how to juggle and walk a tight rope. Visit the livestock barns where the youth of Amador County have their project animals on display, a trip on a pony ride or a bite of cotton is sure to make someone’s day.

Other favorites include a visit to the Miwok Indian Lodges where they can try their hand at traditional crafts, the authentic old gold mine operation, where they can pan for real gold. There’s a historic sawmill and a wheelwright at the Livery Stable. The old west is still alive and well on the Amador County Fairgrounds.

Once again there will be no smoking or tobacco use allowed on the fairgrounds for Kid’s Day. Kids are also encouraged to bring their Grandparents on Friday, Senior’s Day.

Posted by TSPN TV on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10PM

SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMADOR WATER AGENCY HAS BEEN CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR July 24, 2014 11:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as may be heard 12800 Ridge Rd Sutter Creek CA 95685

Members of the public will have the opportunity to directly address the Agency Board of Directors concerning any item listed on this

Special Meeting Notice before or during consideration of that item.

AMADOR WATER AGENCY

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. AGENCY GENERAL A. Personnel Matters

1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Job Requirements, Title and Salary Range for the Financial Manager Position

3. ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, then please contact Cris Thompson at (209) 223-3018 or (209) 257-5281 (fax). Requests must be made as early as possible, and at least two-full business days before the start of the meeting.

Posted by TSPN TV Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10PM

The results are In: GOLD: Return to Freedom’s HorsePlay, Morse Wines 2011 Estate Blend,2014 Amador Fair Wine Competition. Return to Freedom is very happy with the results. The First Public tasting of our HorsePlay Red will be at the Amador County Fair Wine Tasting Event, Friday evening, July 25^th. HorsePlay is a Limited Edition Wine produced by Morse Wines of Fiddletown to help support Return to Freedom - American Wild Horse Sanctuary. Each bottle features a specially crafted wine label with art by famed equine artist, Donna Bernstein.

Posted by TSPN TV Tuesday, July 22, 2014 9:30PM

What:              BloodSource will hold a Veterans Community blood drive to meet the community’s needs for blood and blood products.  All walk-ins are welcome.  The drive is sponsored by the VFW 8254, DAV 118 and the American Legion 108.  Participates earn MyBloodSource rewards.  Redeem your rewards online for great items like a movie pass or Baskin Robbins coupon!

About Blood Donation:

Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour.  Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed BloodSource Parental consent form) and be generally healthy. There is no upper age limit for blood donations.  Donors must bring a photo ID and should drink plenty of fluids before donating. Potential marrow donors can register for Be the Match through BloodSource.  Find more information at www.bloodsource.org

Where:            American Legion Hall

                        11041 American Legion Drive, Sutter Creek    

                        Corner of Airport & Hwy 49                           

When:             Monday, August 4

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Call:                For more information about the Veterans Community blood drive please call: 1-800-995-4420 x60039.   For donor eligibility questions please call BloodSource at 1-800-995-4420.

About BloodSource:

Established in 1948 as a not-for-profit community blood bank, BloodSource provides life-saving services to millions of people in 26 counties throughout Northern and Central California. To learn more about BloodSource, please visit our web site at www.bloodsource.org

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