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Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Celebrates 10 Years Of Harmony With Spring Concert Series |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2015 12:14 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mountain Melody Women's Chorus is celebrating ten glorious years of song! The group that brings soulful harmonies and sublimely blended vocals to the foothills is pleased to present a program of fabulous fan favorites, new songs and even a world premier of an original composition from one of our members. Among the songs being revised are a moving a cappella version of "Amazing Grace," a jazzy rendition of "Puttin' on the Ritz," and "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square," as well as a medley of tunes from the famous vocal jazz group Manhattan Transfer. Member Lee Davis has written "The Mokelumne River Song," a reverent ode to the beautiful roving river as part of the Amador County Arts Council "River Reflections" celebration. The 24 voice choir will be singing these songs and many other favorites at three special performances this spring....
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Techniques to Painting Clouds in Watercolor with Dale Laitinen at Petroglyphe |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2015 02:23 PM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...One of the great pleasures of being human is watching the colors, forms and movement in the clouds – an ever-changing canvas of light, shadow and color with an ethereal quality. Art students enjoy the pleasant studio atmosphere located inside Petroglyphe Gallery, where finished works of art fuel the creative juices of budding artisans. Dale Laitinen will be teaching Techniques to Painting Clouds on Saturday, March 28 at the gallery. Be sure to reserve your spot right away, as space is limited...
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UCCE Master Food Preservers 2015 Volunteer Training Program Amador & Calaveras Counties April 24 – June 12, 2015 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2015 04:56 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food
preservation to apply to train as a Master Food Preserver (MFP) volunteer. UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers learn research-based information and then share that knowledge with our communities in Amador and Calaveras counties through public classes, community events, and newsletters. Who Can Apply? Priority given to residents of Amador and Calaveras counties...
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Caltrans Weekly Road Report For The Week Through 3/28/15 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2015 07:39 PM
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Stockton, CA...The latest Caltrans District 10 Road Report is enclosed. It will give you a good idea of where construction is planned here locally and in our surrounding counties....
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Bring Even Your Complex Taxes To H&R Block |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 04:40 PM
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Traffic Update...Major Injury Solo Motorcycle Accident Near Aqueduct Grove Rd / Sr88 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2015 04:48 PM
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| Pine Grove, CA...CHP is reporting a major injury solo motorcycle accident near Aqueduct Grove Rd / Sr88. The rider is being medi-flighted out of the area for treatment. Every spring as the weather heats up the motorcycles start dropping. Let's be careful out there... |
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Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras Raffle Winners |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2015 05:47 PM
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Threat Of Shooting Unfounded In Jackson |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2015 03:09 PM
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Jackson, CA...At approximately 18:25 on March 10th, the Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of North Main Street for a person who had fallen with facial injuries. Upon arrival, jackson Fire Department as well as American Legion Ambulance began treating the patient. Approximately 3 minutes into patient care, a male stepped outside his apartment claiming that his father and brother had both been shot in the head by the patient being treated. The on scene crews quickly realized the severity of the situation and requested law enforcement to respond, as well an an additional ambulance and 2 air ambulances....
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Traffic Update...Vehicle Overturned Off Roadway Near SR16 / Greilich Rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2015 06:17 AM
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| Sutter Creek, CA...CHP is reporting a vehicle overturned off the roadway near SR16 / Greilich Rd. Please use caution in the area... |
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Mokeolumne River Wild and Scenic. My views on this issue. ~ Letter To the Editor By Charles E Dudley Jr |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2015 12:19 PM
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Jackson, CA...I've been watching this ongoing issue and reading across all who present sides on this plus studying past history of instances of the "Water Wars" that occurred long ago. The past on this issue runs deep into our national history of ranching and farming that helped build and feed this nation. The past is not pretty...
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