Films are like the outdoors in that they have the power to transport, transform and inspire. This week, the Amador County Recreation Agency, or ACRA, is unveiling a new program that combines both by bringing big-screen movies to parks throughout the county. According to ACRA Director Tracey Towner-Yep, Outdoor Cinema Adventures will provide those who work, live and play in Amador the opportunity to enjoy quality films with loved-ones while lounging under the late-summer stars. Outdoor films are a form of entertainment that Towner-Yep has always wanted to offer in the county. “I think Amador County needs this,” she said. “Movies in the parks are a terrific way to spend the evening with friends and family. Thanks in very large part to the Sutter Amador Hospital Community Outreach Fund, we have finally realized this dream.” The bill for the projection kit was picked up by Sutter Amador Hospital. Jody Boetzer (BATE-ZER), Public Relations Specialist for the hospital, says that part of their non-profit status is partnering with various agencies throughout the county, including ACRA. “It’s part of our mission to give back to the community” says Boetzer. Outdoor Cinema Adventures premieres this Friday at Detert Park, and will continue every other Friday and Saturday night through November 1st. Once it leaves Jackson, the 36- by 27-foot outdoor cinema system will make its way to Sutter Creek, Pioneer, Volcano, the Kennedy Mine, Plymouth and finally Ione. The screenings kicks off with Pixar’s “The Incredibles” on Friday, August 8th. This showing, as well as a showing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in Sutter Creek, will be free to the public, thanks to sponsorships from the Upcountry Pool Center, Safeguard Pest Control and the Sutter Creek Police Officers Association. For a complete list of movie titles, times and venues, call ACRA at 223-6349.
Thursday, 07 August 2008 01:55
Movies In The Park Starts This Friday!
Films are like the outdoors in that they have the power to transport, transform and inspire. This week, the Amador County Recreation Agency, or ACRA, is unveiling a new program that combines both by bringing big-screen movies to parks throughout the county. According to ACRA Director Tracey Towner-Yep, Outdoor Cinema Adventures will provide those who work, live and play in Amador the opportunity to enjoy quality films with loved-ones while lounging under the late-summer stars. Outdoor films are a form of entertainment that Towner-Yep has always wanted to offer in the county. “I think Amador County needs this,” she said. “Movies in the parks are a terrific way to spend the evening with friends and family. Thanks in very large part to the Sutter Amador Hospital Community Outreach Fund, we have finally realized this dream.” The bill for the projection kit was picked up by Sutter Amador Hospital. Jody Boetzer (BATE-ZER), Public Relations Specialist for the hospital, says that part of their non-profit status is partnering with various agencies throughout the county, including ACRA. “It’s part of our mission to give back to the community” says Boetzer. Outdoor Cinema Adventures premieres this Friday at Detert Park, and will continue every other Friday and Saturday night through November 1st. Once it leaves Jackson, the 36- by 27-foot outdoor cinema system will make its way to Sutter Creek, Pioneer, Volcano, the Kennedy Mine, Plymouth and finally Ione. The screenings kicks off with Pixar’s “The Incredibles” on Friday, August 8th. This showing, as well as a showing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in Sutter Creek, will be free to the public, thanks to sponsorships from the Upcountry Pool Center, Safeguard Pest Control and the Sutter Creek Police Officers Association. For a complete list of movie titles, times and venues, call ACRA at 223-6349.
