Amador County – Amador County Recreation Agency announced it plans an Old-Fashion Deep Pit BBQ fundraiser at the Kennedy Mine Foundation. ¶ ACRA Executive Director Tracey Towner said the deep pit barbecue will be “just like the old days at Plasse’s.”

Towner said: “We are doing something different. This year, in partnership with the Kennedy Mine Foundation, the annual ACRA Kennedy Mine BBQ will have an ‘Old-Fashion’ deep pit BBQ, complete with a horseshoe tournament, live music, and prep night the evening before.” It will also have “raffle prizes galore,” a silent auction and will be pouring Noceto wines.

Proceeds from the barbecue will benefit ACRA, a joint power authority made up of the cities and county of Amador and service districts in the county. ACRA’s mission is to “maximize recreational opportunities for all residents of Amador County through sustainable planning, financing, facilities operations and programs.”

ACRA meets its mission by providing free after-school care, art classes, special events and sports leagues. It also improves and maintains more than 100 acres of parkland and plans for the sustainable development of future facilities. It also brings outside funding to the county by attracting visitors and through grant writing and management. It evaluates local recreation policies and connects the public to local recreation opportunities.

The ACRA Kennedy Mine Foundation annual fundraiser is Saturday, May 19. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call (209)223-6349.

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