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< Tuesday, November 12, 2019 >


All Day Prescribed Burns Planned to Begin Week of October 21st at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Arnold, CA...California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns beginning on or around the week of October 21, 2019 through the end of November in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The goal is to complete 382 acres this fall (see maps below). Ignitions are expected to occur when weather conditions are favorable and adequate resources are available. Some of the units have been previously thinned to reduce the fuel loading, which allows for a safer and more controllable broadcast burn. Much of this work was funded through Propositions 84 and 1 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, an agency of the State of California.



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These burns are part of the prescribed fire program for vegetation management, hazardous fuel load reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, enhance the health of the forest by removing diseased materials, restoring essential nutrients to the soil, and reducing the chance of a catastrophic wildfire. Through forest thinning and prescribed fire, an ecologically healthy forest system can be restored and maintained. Additional benefits of these prescribed burns include protection for the Big Trees developments (Visitors Center, campground, etc.), and the North Grove of giant sequoias.

Pile burning will also take place throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons within the North and South Grove and along the Big Trees Village and Blue Lake Spring park boundaries.

Prescribed burns produce significantly less smoke than wildfires. The burns are planned and coordinated with the Calaveras and Tuolumne County Air Districts in order to minimize the smoke impacts on surrounding communities. All burning depends on weather and air quality conditions that are favorable for smoke dispersal. If the conditions, such as weather or vegetation are not conducive for burning, the burns will be rescheduled.

Communities near Calaveras Big Trees State Park, including Dorrington, Big Trees Village, White Pines, Blue Lake Spring and Arnold may experience smoke from the burning operations. California State Parks is working with the Calaveras and Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control Districts to limit impacts to smoke sensitive areas.

Both Highway 4 and the Walter W. Smith Parkway will remain open but may experience delays due to smoke and other hazards. The Parkway may experience short-term closures prior to the end of season closure. Some public campsites and dirt roads near the burn areas will be closed to public access during prescribed burn operations including the East and West Moran Roads, East and West 5000 Foot Roads, as well as the South Rim Road. Please obey all warning signs.

For questions or comments about the projects or about the prescribed burn program, contact Jackie Olavarria at (209) 984-8703.
10:00 AM Calaveras Genealogical Society Meeting
The Calaveras Genealogical Society meets the second Tuesday of each month, except July, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the Calaveras County Public Library, Cheseborough Room; 1299 Gold Hunter Rd., San Andreas, CA. Each meeting has a different guest speaker or group sharing topic. The public is welcome and there is no cost to attend. Visit www.calaverasgenealogy.com for more information.

Bring a lunch and stay for a Special Interest Group (SIG) from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Writers SIG meets in odd-numbered months. Technology for Genealogy & Brick Wall Busters SIG meets in even-numbered months.

November Meeting - Sarah Cuthill will be presenting: "How German Genealogy Is Different." German genealogy looks much different from its US counterpart. Tips, tricks, and techniques for researching German ancestors and hometowns.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Grief Support Classes Offered By Hospice of Amador & Calaveras
Jackson, CA...Have you experienced the loss of someone you love? You do not need to deal with your loss alone.
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras offers FREE Drop-in Grief Groups: Jackson Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Hospice Conference Room 103 1500 So. Hwy 49, Jackson


New Life After Loss Group, 1st Thursday every month 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hospice Conf. Rm. 103 (Bring a bag lunch), 1500 So. Hwy 49, Jackson

Calaveras, 2nd Wednesday every month 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Angels Camp Thrift Store in the book room, 570 Main St., Angels Camp. For more information, please call: 209-223-5500 Please join us!
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM You're Invited to the Pope Street Study Community Workshop!
San Andreas, CA...You're Invited to the Pope Street Study Community Workshop! Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Around San Andreas Elementary is Our Top Priority! The Pope Street Study evaluates the feasibility of walking and biking facilities along Pope Street and Lewis Avenue in San Andreas, and to the San Andreas Elementary School.


At the meeting, the Calaveras Council of Governments will be presenting conceptual designs to the public. Those that attend will be given the opportunity to provide feedback and voice their concerns.

San Andreas Pope Street Study, TUESDAY, November 12, 2019, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at San Andreas Elementary Art Room (Room 17), 255 Lewis Ave, San, Andreas, CA 95249

Refreshments Will Be Served

For more information, visit our website
www.popestreetconnectivity.com

Amber Collins 209-754-2094 acollins@calacog.org
05:30 PM 19th Annual Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Tree of Lights Memorial Celebration is December 5th
Jackson, CA...The 19th Annual Tree of Lights memorial celebration honoring loved ones who have passed will be held Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hospice administrative offices located at 1500 S. Hwy 49, in Jackson. Please join the Hospice team as they light their beautiful 14-ft. blue spruce, donated and planted last year by Chad and Erika Simmons of Simmons Landscape. This tree will serve as the agency’s Tree of Lights for years to come. After the opening welcome by Hospice Chaplain George Stathos, the evening will include music, candle lighting, reading of the names, lighting of the Tree of Lights and refreshments.


To commemorate a loved one on the Tree of Lights, please visit www.hospiceofamador.org and click on the event flier on the homepage. You may also download and print the flier our website or Facebook page and mail to HOAC at the address listed above or call our office at 223-5500. For each $15 donation, your loved one’s name will be included on the memorial board and read aloud at the ceremony. Each year, the Tree of Lights continues to grow, honoring our community’s loved ones who have passed.

As always, thank you for your continued support of Hospice of Amador & Calaveras, the two-county region’s only independent, non-profit hospice agency.

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08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Reckless Kelly – Grammy winning Alt-country rock, Roots, Americana
This is a Tuesday show!

Reckless Kelly continues to do what’s made them among the best in the Texas music scene, balancing roots country and rock with original songs centered around rousing and introspective melodies, and dynamic musicianship. Their 2016 album release (their 9th) Sunset Motel has already been named the #10 Best Essential Album of 2016 and scored a 2017 Grammy nomination. This was a follow-up to their Grammy-winning, ballad rich Long Night Moon- with tartly honest roots-rocking tunes about heartache and indecision. Reckless Kelly’s string of critically acclaimed albums includes Grammy –nominated Good Luck & True Love (2011) and Grammy-winning Long Night Moon (2013).

“Son Volt’s album Trace had a major effect on us. People like Joe Ely, Ray Kennedy and Robert Earl Keen were always big supporters. Our goal was to make music that had a country vibe but a solid rock edge.”

“The Austin-based band were Americana before there really was such a term, combining roots, rock and country influences into an uncompromising musical approach that has earned the Grammy-winning group a very steadfast and loyal following. ” – A Taste of Country

The award winning historic Sutter Creek Theatre is an intimate 215 seat former silent film theatre with superb sond. Beer and wine at the venue. Tickets and video at the web site www.suttercreektheatre.com

Tickets $36 advance / $41 day of show

Here’s video https://youtu.be/d8iz5PE1nMk


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