Please join Hensel Phelps on Thursday, July 17th for a local

business outreach and Job Fair for Mule Creek Infill Complex

Project from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Jackson Civic Center at 33

Broadway in Jackson.

 

Learn more about the employment and contracting

opportunities associated with this project. This community

meeting will be presented by the project staff and will provide

an overview of the project scope and schedule.    

Refreshments will be provided. 

 

We look forward to seeing you Thursday, July 17th

at the Jackson Civic Center. 

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

9am to noon

Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642

www.motherlodeveterans.eventbrite.com

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Wednesday, 16 July 2014 03:18

Firehouse Concert

Firehouse Concert on Saturday August 2, 2014 at 7PM. Doors open at 6PM. $10 per person at Lockwood Fire Station #2 19715 Shake Ridge at Hale, above Volcano.

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Guests now have the chance to purchase tickets to the newest acts of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s Summer Concert Series.  This summer’s lineup of artists includes Kory Gibbs and the Thundering Blues Band, Jonny Lang, House of Floyd, Cheech & Chong, REO Speedwagon and Heart. 

Kory Gibbs and the Thundering Blues Band                            Friday, July 18

Jonny Lang                                                                                      Friday, August 1

House of Floyd                                                                                Friday, September 5

Cheech & Chong                                                                             Thursday, August 28

REO Speedwagon                                                                           Saturday, September 13

Heart                                                                                                 Thursday, September 23

Tickets are available for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members at a discounted price only at the Casino Cashier Cage, and for non-Dreamcatcher’s Club® members tickets are available for purchase either at JacksonCasino.com or at the Casino Cashier’s Cage.

A new addition to Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s summer entertainment is Music on the Terrace at Lone Wolf Restaurant & Bar. Beginning July 12 and continuing through September 13, there will be Music on the Terrace at Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge from 9 p.m. to midnight every Saturday evening. 

Guests who are 21 and over will be able to enjoy sumptuous food and beverages offered at Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge in addition to hearing the musical talent of local artists.

The Groove Union                                                                          Saturday, July 12

Latin Magic                                                                                     Saturday, July 19

It’s All Good                                                                                    Saturday, July 26

Over The Edge                                                                                Saturday, August 2

After Dark                                                                                       Saturday, August 9

Honyock                                                                                           Saturday, August 16

Located upstairs in the Casino, Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge features luxury and comfort combined with approachable entrees focused on local quality ingredients and precise execution. To view a menu or make a reservation at Lone Wolf Restaurant & Bar call 209-233-8680 or visithttp://www.jacksoncasino.com/dining/lone-wolf-restaurant-lounge.

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Wednesday, 16 July 2014 01:14

News at Noon July 14, 2014

John Plasse talks to Tom Slivick about the upcoming Supervisor report.

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This year’s Wine Tasting on Friday, July 25th, features over 30 wineries from around Amador County. A wonderful assortment of appetizers will be served that will pair nicely with the wide variety of wines poured during the evening. You’ll also get a commemorative wine glass to take home with you. 

Take advantage of our pre-sale discounts of Fair Admission tickets NOW by purchasing them at www.AmadorCountyFair.comor call the fair office at (209) 245-6921.

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Wednesday, 16 July 2014 01:09

Days of 49 - September 2014

 The "Days of 49" Wagon Train, Parade and fun coming up September 24-28, and asking for sponsors for the music, entertainment and historic wagons that will be set up (stationery) on Main Street on Sunday, September 28.  They are planning lots of fun, interactive displays and activities for the whole family; dancing; old west shoot-outs; music and food!  Sponsorships for the historic stationery wagons is $400 and you/'your business will have a sign by the wagon and will be mentioned in all of our promotional materials.  If you wish to sponsor entertainment, it will be $400 per group...this includes music and the costumed outlaw groups...and a sign promoting the sponsor will be next to the group performing.  They are also looking for non-profit organizations to do a BBQ as a fundraiser for their group.  This is going to be a huge county event...so don't miss out on the fun!  Thanks for your help!
 
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This year’s Kid’s Parade on Opening Day, July 24, will likely have a lot of red sparkly shoes marching down the street, to match the Fair’s slogan of “There's No Place Like Home”. So get your creative juices flowing, drag out the wagon, the stroller and the wheelbarrow. The annual Amador County Fair Kids 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 and the parade marches off at 9:30. 

Admission to the Fair for kids 12 and under is free until 6:00 p.m, 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.  Every day is “Dress Like a Pirate Day” at the Amador County Fair and anyone doing so will be admitted free until 6:00 p.m., and Captain Jack Sparrow, just in from the Hawaiian Islands will be on deck recruiting his crew 

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.

Once again there will be no smoking or tobacco use allowed on the fairgrounds for Kids Day.  Kids are also encouraged to bring their Grandparents on Friday, Seniors Day. For more information visit www.amadorcountyfair.com or call 209 245-6921.

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According to a new study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), More Than S’mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors. Girls who regularly spend time outdoors eclipse their peers who spend less time outdoors in environmental stewardship, more readily seek challenges, and are better problem solvers—all important traits in twenty-first century leadership.

Additionally, through an outdoor experience in Girl Scouts, nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of girls improved a skill, and 48 percent helped other girls do an outdoor activity. And as noted previously, girls learn environmental stewardship through outdoor experiences. Girl Scouts are twice as likely as non–Girl Scouts to say they take action to protect the environment (51 percent versus 23 percent) and that they’ve had a personal experience in nature that has made them appreciate it more (49 percent versus 29 percent).

Last year, more than 1,160 girls experienced resident camp at Girl Scouts Heart of Central California’s property, Camp Menzies. And more than 1,330 girls experienced horseback riding—one of the most popular activities! This year, we expect to see similar participation throughout summer.

“Giving girls experiences such as camp is why we do what we do, and research shows there’s a strong connection between outdoor experience and leadership potential,” said Dr. Linda E. Farley, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. “Girl Scouts provides girls the opportunities to build confidence and develop leadership skills, while also meeting new friends and having fun.”

Girl Scout camp is a tradition central to Girl Scouts since 1912. Today’s camps are highly evolved, matching the interests of twenty-first-century girls. Locally, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California offers camp programs such as Under Construction (a STEM program focused on building structures at camp), Horse Lovers camp, Farm to Fork camp, and Eco-Fashionistas. Girl Scouts is committed to pursuing its mission through the camp experience, offering an astounding array of innovative, fun, and memorable camp activities that allow girls to build courage, confidence, and character, and make the world a better place.

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Sunday, 13 July 2014 21:22

4th of July at the Grove

It was a busy weekend for us; Most of our fire fighters were on a strike team in Northern California throughout the weekend.  The crew left in camp and the cover crews responded to numerous local fires.  However, while they were in camp they found some time to enjoy Independence Day.  Watermelon eating contest, 3 legged races, egg toss, The Pine Grove Cup soccer tourney and some good BBQ.

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