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Tuesday, Jul 29
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
05:00 PM	Angels Camp Weight Watchers
Wednesday, Jul 30
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
10:00 AM	Protecting Yourself and Seniors from Identity Theft, Scams and Elder Abuse
05:30 PM	Spaghetti Western Dinner and Movie, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1401
06:00 PM	Calaveras Arts Council's Music In The Parks
06:30 PM	Overeaters Anonymous
07:30 PM	Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursday, Jul 31
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
06:00 PM	Debtors Anonymous
07:30 PM	Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday, Aug 1
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
05:00 PM	"Zucca After Hours is open 5-8 p.m
05:30 PM	First Friday in the Park – Plan B
Saturday, Aug 2
All Day	Independence Hall 35th Annual Flea Market
All Day	Independence Hall 35th Annual Flea Market
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
12:30 PM	Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
06:00 PM	The GABA Summer Concer Series At The HUB
Sunday, Aug 3
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
All Day	Independence Hall 35th Annual Flea Market
All Day	Independence Hall 35th Annual Flea Market
09:30 AM	Murphys Community Church
09:30 AM	Murphys Community Church
12:00 PM	Backyard Blues & Barbeque at The Historic Hotel Leger - Every Sunday
Monday, Aug 4
All Day	Bear Valley Music Festival
07:00 PM	Overeaters Anonymous

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Congressman McClintock Speaks On The Border Crisis

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/28/2014 10:40 PM

Washington, DC...The Border Crisis, House Chamber, July 24, 2014. Mr. Speaker: Wherever I go, people express a growing anger over the illegal immigration that is overwhelming our southern border. People ask me:

Sand Fire Update....The Sand Fire Started By Vehicle Into Dry Grass. 4,000 Acres, 20% Contained, 515 Homes Threatened, 10 Homes Destroyed, 1,464 Personnel

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2014 09:45 AM

Plymouth, CA....The Sand Fire Burning east of Hwy 49 5 miles north of Plymouth has now consumed 4,000 acres and is 20% Contained. They have not issued a full morning update yet but there have been some adjustments to last night's estimates. It was started by a vehicle off the roadway and into dry grass. 10 Homes and 7 outbuildings have now been destroyed. Evacuations: Sand Ridge Road, Fresh Water, Burlwood, Morales Ranch Road, Vintage Trail, Upton Road, Twin Rivers Road New Evacuations in progress; Vintage Road to Sandridge Road, Buzzards Gulch Road and all of Buzzards Gulch Road. Riverpine Estates. Vintage Road to Morning Canyon Road

Sand Fire Update....The Sand Fire Started By Vehicle Into Dry Grass. 3,800 Acres, 35% Contained, 515 Homes Threatened, 10 Homes Destroyed, 1,464 Personnel

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2014 03:13 PM

Plymouth, CA....They are starting to gain some ground on the Sand Fire. Containment has jumped to 35% and the acreage has dropped a bit as they complete better mapping and there is usually a bit of shrinkage as they put water on the fire. Great work everyone!!

Sand Fire Near Plymouth Now 20% Contained, 1,300 Acres, 5 Homes & 7 Outbuildings Destroyed

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2014 01:58 PM

Plymouth, CA...Crews are working the Sand Fire near Plymouth. Almost 700 personnel are working this fire. Additional details are enclosed....

Fire Update...Sand Fire Swells To 3,000 Acres, 1,464 Personnel, 149 Fire Engines, 45, Hand Crews, 6 Air Tankers, 6 Helicopters

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2014 07:35 PM

Plymouth, CA....Well today has been the day that a local fire achieved "Campaign Fire" status (Not A Good Thing). They threw everything, including DC-10 tanker loads and even a couple of kitchen sinks at the beast today and it just kept going. The Sand Fire more than doubled in size with the heat and wind hindering efforts to get the upper hand. They held official structure loss in check but the acreage count soared. Evacuations in effect for: Sand Ridge Road, Fresh Water, Burlwood, Morales Ranch Road, Vintage Trail, Upton Road, Twin Rivers Road New Evacuations in progress; Vintage Road to Sandridge Road, Buzzards Gulch Road and all of Buzzards Gulch Road. Riverpine Estates. Vintage Road to Morning Canyon Road..

Red Cross Response to Sand Fire

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2014 05:36 PM

Sacramento, CA...In response to the “Sand Fire” that is currently affecting Amador and El Dorado counties, volunteers from the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter have opened a shelter. The shelter was located at the El Dorado County fairgrounds, however this shelter has now MOVED to Ponderosa High School located at 3661 Ponderosa Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682. “As this fire continues, we will be here to provide support to the community,” says Kathleen Weis, CEO for the Red Cross Capital Region, “The health and safety of the residents of these communities is our number one priority and we encourage those residents that have received a request for evacuation to follow that request.” ...

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Sand Incident Air Quality Advisory

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2014 02:21 PM

Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador and El Dorado counties are experiencing heavy smoke due to the Sand Incident fire. Amador County Public Health advises community members that air quality may be unsafe for those with sensitive medical conditions. Residents with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures. If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect your health...

Order Your New Mahindra Tractor From Joe's Services During Their Summer Sale!!

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2014 09:49 AM

Mountain Ranch, CA...Time to order your new Mahindra Tractor from Joe's Services. During their Summer Sale take $2,000 - $3,000 OFF All Tractors plus FREE Delivery! Joe Thomas has over 28 years of experience performing overhauls and general maintenance on small to mid-size tractors. He provides the finest workmanship at a reasonable price. Joe's Services is a Mahindra authorized dealer.

Thank you Amador and Calaveras County Employers for Supporting The Arc

Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/24/2014 12:11 PM

Amador and Calaveras County, Ca...The Arc of Amador and Calaveras is a non-profit, grass roots organization who works with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults. One of the areas we support our consumers in is supported employment. Currently we have 40 individuals working in the community at a variety of businesses throughout Amador and Calaveras Counties. They are hired through the business and receive minimum wage or above. Some of the perks of hiring someone through The Arc is that they are assigned a Job Coach, who helps them learn their job, at no cost to the employer. The job coach is always available throughout their employment term. We also pride ourselves on helping our folks develop a natural support system by building friendships with supervisors, co-workers and peers with similar jobs and needs. Of course the biggest reward is seeing how proud our folks are of their jobs; because of course where they work is the best place on earth. The Arc’s Supported Employment program could not be as successful if it was not for the businesses listed below. Without their willingness to hire, many people we support, may have never found the satisfaction and independence that comes from employment....

An opportunity to work: Community Support, How Local Businesses Support The Arc’s Work Crews

Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 07/22/2014 01:46 PM

Amador County, Ca....Work crews at the Arc are paid group work opportunities in the community. All workers earn minimum wage and gain the skills needed to prepare them for individual job placements within the community. Crew members are held to a high standard. They must arrive to work on time, come dressed in crew attire, follow directions and follow safety rules and regulation set forth by each company we work for. In the past work crews use to use two vans and two trailers for recycling crews during the summer months. This year we purchased a 2004 Dodge Ram truck, eliminating the use of two vans down to one truck. This has been great for day programs as now they have the use of all their vans for classes and outings. Not only did the purchase of the truck increase the opportunity for campus outings in both Amador and Calaveras, but it saves the Arc money on a weekly basis. “We’re very proud of the new work crew truck,” said Director of Supported Employment Ileshia Knigge. “It bring cost saving strategy, keeps our day program vans clean, and consumers are very proud of it, it was a great decision and I’m happy our Executive Director and Board of Directors supported the purchase.”...