Jackson

Bead for Life Returns

Amador Branch of the American Association of University Women continues the popular Bead for Life jewelry sale at The Hole Affair bead shop in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Made by impoverished Ugandan women, these hand-rolled beads are in single and multiple strands with many color selections. Necklaces, bracelets and other items range from $5 to $30. Learn more about the women who make these beads and how Bead for Life improves their lives and communities. The Hole Affair is located at 46 Main St. Contact Sue Harrington for more information at susanlh@volcano.net or 296-1594.



Jackson

Holiday Knight Formal Benefit

Ring in the holidays at the annual Holiday Knight Formal Benefit event at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and philanthropy. Tickets are $75 per person. This year's auction items include packages such as a San Francisco Bay Cruise with lodging and dinner for three couples. Jackson Rancheria's own Executive Chef, Michael Golsie, has created an exclusive dinner for this that includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a multi-course gourmet dinner, wine, dessert, coffee and port. To order tickets or for more information, call 267-1441 or 304-5125.



Jackson

Motherlode Mothers of Multiples Meeting

The Motherlode Mothers of Multiples will hold its bi-monthly meeting on Friday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Amador Cooperative Preschool in Jackson. Free child care will be available. The Motherlode Mothers of Multiples is a growing nonprofit network of families with, and expecting, multiple birth children in Amador County and surrounding areas. Being pregnant with, delivering, and raising multiples is a unique, special, and often challenging experience. Through MMOMs, families of twins and triplets are connected for support, information, friendship, and activities. MMOMs also serves as a source of information for the community on the pregnancy, care and education of multiple birth children. For more information, call 245-4405 or visit www.motherlodemoms.org.



Jackson

Jewelry sale

Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary will have a jewelry sale featuring A Flair for Fashion - Southwest Style. It will be held Friday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in SAH's multi-purpose room. The sale will feature handcrafted Native American sterling silver jewelry, 14K and Black Hills Gold, and more. There will be a chance to win $50 worth of merchandise. No purchase necessary The drawing will be at 3 p.m.



Jackson

Sierra Madre Garden Club

The Sierra Madre Garden Club's monthly meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road. This month's program will be on "Winterizing Your Garden." The speaker will be Fred Hoffman, also known as Farmer Fred, an award-winning member of the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers. He interviews garden experts from throughout Northern and Central California on the Garden Show on News Talk 1530 KFBK Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Jane at 295-8619.



Sutter Creek

DAR honors veterans

On Thursday, Nov. 20, several World War II veterans will give presentations to the members of Sierra Amador Daughters of the American Revolution about their experiences. The meeting will start at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road. Visitors are welcome. Call 295-8896 with questions.



Buckhorn

Upcountry Community Council

The Upcountry Community Council will again be holding its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall on Buckhorn Ridge Road. This is a critical meeting, as this will be the last chance for Upcountry citizens to share their voice in the Upcountry input into the County General Plan regarding land use. Residents who live between Pine Grove and Kirkwood should plan on attending. To request a copy of the agenda for the meeting, or to ask questions, call Debbie Dunn at 296-5435, or Bob Currall at 295-7630.



Amador and Calaveras

Tree of Lights

This year Hospice of Amador and Calaveras will have trees in both Amador and Calaveras counties to honor loved ones. For each $10 donation, Hospice will place a light on the tree and list the name of the person to be remembered on a memorial board at the site. Tree of Lights in Calaveras County will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Calaveras Senior Center. Tree of Lights in Amador County will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Hospice Thrift Store, 10776 Argonaut Lane, Jackson. For additional information or to pick up a form, stop by 10776 Argonaut Lane in Jackson or 1500 S. Highway 49, Suite 105, or call 223-5500.



Jackson

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Sutter Amador Hospital, 200 Mission Blvd., on the second floor of the main hospital in the Oakview Conference Room. Contact Tamara at 257-7609 for more information.



Jackson

Amador County Library display

For the month of November, the Amador County Library will showcase the Jackson Junior High School eighth grade social studies display regarding the history of the country's independence and freedom. The Jackson branch of the Amador County Library is at 530 Sutter St. Call 223-6400 for information.



Jackson

Spanish Made Simple classes

Spanish Made Simple classes are open to the public and are offered through Sutter Amador Hospital. Cost is $50 per series of five classes. Materials are included. Beginner classes are Tuesdays at 4 or 5 p.m. Wednesday classes include Medical Spanish at 3:15 p.m.; high beginners at 4:30 p.m.; and Beginning Medical Spanish and Customer Service (greetings, etc.) at 5:30 p.m. Classes are held at Sutter Amador Hospital, 200 Mission Blvd., in the Mission Cafe. For more information, call Nora Coryell at 223-3322.



Pioneer

SIR Branch 15

Sons in Retirement Branch 15 will hold its November luncheon meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Mace Meadow Conference Room in Pioneer. Social hour starts at 11 a.m.. with lunch to follow at noon. The scheduled speaker is Julie Carrington, a flight nurse and outreach coordinator. She will talk about CALSTAR's helicopter MEDI VAC services. SIR is open to any retired man who is interested in activities such as golf, fishing, tours and travel, and RVing. All SIR activities are organized by the membership. Those interested in socializing with old and new friends are also encouraged to join. For more information about SIR, call Stan Rasmussen at 295-1351, or Don Emig at 296-5505, or visit www.sirinc.org.



Sutter Creek

Reiki Clinic

A free Reiki Clinic will be open to the community on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Refresh at Sutter Creek, 81B Hanford St. Donations will go in full to the Interfaith Food Bank in Amador County. Reiki is a healing practice that balances body and mind. Clients will remain clothed for 15 to 30 minute sessions and should wear casual clothes. Pets (cats or dogs on a leash or in a crate) may also be brought to the clinic to receive Reiki. Call Patsy at 418-9003 or 267-0887 for information or to schedule an appointment.



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