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Country Line Dance Lessons
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Drytown Social Club, 15950 CA-49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Do you know how to electric slide? Can you do the cowboy cha cha? How about that ol’ tush push? Well if you don’t and want to learn (or just want to freshen up your moves), put your boots on and head on down to the Drytown Social Club to learn some new dance moves for the country club. Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents Country Line Dance Lessons every third Thursday of the month starting April 21st. Lessons begin at 6 pm and are $5.

The Drytown Social Club is located at 15950 CA-49 in Drytown, California. For more information, please call ACRA at 209-223-6359 or email acra@amadorgov.org. If you’re interested but can’t make the third Thursday, starting June 2nd and occurring on the first Thursday of the month, ACRA will be offering lessons at the Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione.

Meet the Candidates
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pine Grove Town Hall, 19889 CA-Hwy 88, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
On April 21, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the candidates for Amador County Sheriff as well as District 3 and District 5 Supervisor. Meet the Candidates is being facilitated by Kathleen Harmon, the Executive Director of the Amador Community Foundation. Questions from the audience will be accepted.
Meet the Candidates will take place at the Pine Grove Town Hall. The Pine Grove Town Hall is located at 19889 California Highway 88 in Pine Grove, California. Meet the Candidates is being sponsored by the Amador Branch of the American Association of University Women, the Foothill Conservancy, and the Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club.
For more information, please contact the Foothill Conservancy at 209-223-3508 or fhc@foothillconservancy.org.

Cioppino Dinner
2022-04-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Armory Hall, 21349 Consolation Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
The Volcano Consolidated Masonic Lodge No. 56 will be presenting their fundraising Cioppino Dinner on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Cioppino is a fish stew originating in San Francisco. The dish is a combination of fresh seafood, vegetables, and a tomato-based broth. Come eat the best Cioppino around and support the Masonic Lodge. All of the proceeds from the event will go towards local scholarships and the Masons philanthropic work.
The Cioppino Fundraising Dinner will take place at the Armory Hall, located at 21349 Consolation Street in Volcano, California. A social will begin at 5 pm and dinner will start at 6. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by contacting Greg at 209-482-3352 or by email at VolcanoConsolidated56@gmail.com.

Tony Furtado with Luke Price
2022-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Fiddletown Community Center, 14445 Fiddletown Rd, Fiddletown, CA, 95629, United States
Come down to Fiddletown on Saturday, April 9th for a night of entertainment from Americana recording artist Tony Furtado with special guest Luke Price. From Wikipedia, Tony is described as:
“an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef. Comparisons to Ry Cooder were rooted in Furtado’s combination of jazz, Celtic, and old-time music. On his third album, Full Circle (1994) he concentrated on acoustic blues and slide guitar, with Cooder as an influence.”
Luke is a 2-time National Fiddle champion and is a noted teacher of the fiddle at Lewis & Clark College in Portland.
Tony and Luke will be performing at the Fiddletown Community Center. The Community Center is located at 14445 Fiddletown Rd. in Fiddletown, California. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8. Advanced tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit their Brown Paper Tickets page.
For more information, please contact Bob at bob@hinesight.com.

Ryan Gillaspie for Sheriff
2022-04-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Sizemore Country Store, 16146 Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Ryan Gillaspie for Sheriff will hold a meet and greet and fundraising BBQ at the Sizemore Country Store in Volcano on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The BBQ lunch will feature all the fixings including ribs, chicken and salad. There will also be live music and a silent auction. The meet and greet will begin at 1 pm.
The BBQ lunch will be $25 per person. Payment can be made by visiting paypal.me/GillaspieforSheriff or by Venmo at @GillaspieforSheriff2022. For more information, please call 209-304-3642.
The Sizemore Country Store is located at 16146 Main Street in Volcano, California.

Amador County Farm Tour and Dinner
2022-04-09 01:00 - 19:30 | Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, The Farms of Amador and the Amador Farmers Market will present the Amador County Farm Tour and Dinner. The day starts out on a self-guided farm tour from 1 to 4:30 pm visiting Upcountry Farms, Abbondanza, and Mahoney’s Poor Farm. Then from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, enjoy farm-to-fork appetizers and dinner at the the Amador Flower Farm. Also featured will be live music, a raffle, an auction, and a wine and beer bar.
Tickets are $50 ($40 for Farms of Amador Members) and $12 for children (12 and under). All proceeds benefit the Farms of Amador School Farm Tour & School Garden programs. For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit the Amador County Farm Tour and Dinner page or send an email to info@farmsofamador.com

Trivia Night at Hotel Sutter
2022-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Hotel Sutter, 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents one of its two, fun and competitive trivia nights at Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek every first Monday of the month. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather up your team of 2-8 people and get ready to answer some trivia! The questions will cover four different categories, so everyone on your team should be able to contribute. At the end of the night, you’ll get to see how your team stacks up against the others. Who will be crowned the smartest in Amador? There is an $20 entry fee per team. Come join the community fun for the trivia, raffles, and great prizes. Appetizers and drink specials are also available.
ACRA Trivia Night will be on the first Monday of every month and begin April 4th, 2022. Future dates include May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, and August 4th. Sign-ups for Trivia Night start at 5:30 pm and the trivia begins at 6. Hotel Sutter is located at 53 Main Street in Sutter Creek, California.
For more information, please contact Justin at 209-223-6349 or by email at jhoward@amadorgov.org. You can check out ACRA’s website at www.goacra.org.
If you cannot make Monday evenings, ACRA offers another trivia night at BG’s Lounge in Jackson. Check out our listing for that by clicking here.

Argonaut High Plant Sale
2022-04-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Argonaut High School, 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Come support the Argonaut High School Triglia Special Education Program and get some plants to spruce up your yard or inside your house or even your garden. Both greenhouse starts and houseplants will be available as well as tomatoes, squash, beans, spider plants, Monstera, and more. The Plant Sale will take place Friday, April 1st, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The sale will be located in the Stoney Creek Parking Lot near the Triglia Center at Argonaut High School.
Argonaut High School is located 501 Argonaut Lane in Jackson, California. You can reach the school by calling 209-257-7700. To learn more about the great work that the Triglia Center does promoting independence and fostering self-determination in special education students, please visit their website at https://argonauths.amadorcoe.org/academics/triglia-center/

Cabaret Dinner Show Fundraiser
2022-03-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Amador Senior Center / AmadorArts, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Amador Senior Center and AmadorArts welcome you out for an elegant evening of fun at the Cabaret Dinner Show. Nationally known burlesque performer Rosie 151 will be performing cabaret classics. In additional to live cabaret performances, the Dinner Show will feature a five-course ribeye steak dinner with dessert, no-host bar, live and silent auction, and door and raffle prizes.
The Cabaret Dinner Show will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Tickets will go on sale January 12th. Tickets are $100 per person. Grab your tickets while you can. Only 120 tickets will be released for this adult-only event and the Cabaret Dinner Show is sure to sell out. To purchase tickets, please visit the Amador Senior Center / Amador Arts at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson or visit KVGC Radio, also in Jackson. The Cabaret Dinner Show will be held at the Amador Senior Center / Amador Arts Council building at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California.
For more information, please call (209) 223-0442 or (209) 256-8166 or email nettie@amadorseniorcenter.org.

Saint Patrick's Day Dance Party featuring ShirlJAM
2022-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Amador Vintage Market, 9393 Main Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year at the Amador Vintage Market with great food and great music. Performing from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, March 17th will be shirlJAM. shirlJAM is a local, one-woman, solo act that delivers an amazing array of hits from the past to the present. In addition to shirlJAM, the Amador Vintage Market will be offering an Irish themed dinner menu. This event is free but get there early to get your table reserved.
The Amador Vintage Market is located at 9393 Main Street in Plymouth. For more information, please call 209-245-3663 or visit https://www.facebook.com/amadorvintagemarket/. For more informattion about shirlJAM, please visit her website at www.shirljam.com.

Sheriff Candidate Town Hall Meet & Greet
2022-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Amador Senior Center / AmadorArts, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
The Amador Senior Center and Amador County Commission on Aging invite you to a town hall meet and greet. Come meet the three candidates for Amador County Sheriff: Ryan Gillaspie, Gary Redman, and Patrick Weart. Here is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The Meet & Greet will take place on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm at the Amador Senior Center.
The Amador Senior Center is located at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at (209) 223-0442.

Cattlemen's Jackpot Steer & Heifer Show
2022-03-06, 2022-03-05 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Maybe you would like to learn about local agriculture and where all that great beef in our supermarkets come from. Here is your opportunity. The Cattlemen’s Jackpot Steer and Heifer show is coming to the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth on Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th, 2022. This is a great opportunity for local cattlemen to show off their cattle and compete for some great prizes, which include cash, belt buckles, and more. The show is open to all breeds of cattle, and there are different categories for steers and heifers. Saturday is the breeding heifer show and Sunday is the steer and market heifer show. Come out and support your local cattlemen on the first weekend in March. The Cattlemen’s Jackpot Steer and Heifer show is sponsored by the Amador-El Dorado-Sacramento Cattlemen’s Association.
The Amador County Fairgrounds is located at 18621 Sherwood Street in Plymouth, California. For more information about the Show, contact Jim Vietheer at 916-687-7620 or visit the Show’s website.

Kennedy Gold Mine Amador County Day
2022-03-05 09:30 - 15:00 | Kennedy Gold Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Come celebrate the start of the season and take tours of the historic Kennedy Gold Mine. This is a fantastic opportunity to go back in time and explore the history of our county. Check out the one ton quartz rock, watch blacksmithing demonstrations, and try to push an ore car. There will also be the opportunity to pan for gold. The grounds and buildings of the Kennedy Gold Mine will be be open with interpreters to explain the significance of this historic landmark.
Amador County Day will be held on Saturday March 5th, 2022. Events will start at 9:30 am and run through 3 pm. There will be a BBQ lunch served from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Guided trail walks will take place at 10:30 am and at 1:00 pm. Admission is free. Free tours for Amador and Calaveras residents.
The Kennedy Gold Mine is located at 12594 Kennedy Mine Road in Jackson, California. For more information call (209) 223-9542 or visit www.kennedygoldmine.com.

Evie Ladin Band in Concert
2022-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Fiddletown Community Center, 14445 Fiddletown Rd, Fiddletown, CA, 95629, United States
The Evie Ladin Band is coming to Fiddletown, California, March 4th, 2022. The Band, described as playing neo-trad kinetic folk, is trio featuring Evie Ladin playing clawhammer banjo, Keith Terry playing cello and Erik Pearson playing violin. They are all rooted in Appalachian old time music with African diaspora roots. The members of this band have been heard on NPR as well as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals. Daisy Clare will provide an opening set.
The show will be held on March 4th at the Fiddletown Community Center. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8. Tickets are $20 per person and can be found by visiting brownpapertickets.com. For more information, please visit evieladin.com.

Dad & Me ~ Let's Celebrate St. Patrick's Day - Activity Kits Curbside Pick Up
2022-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Calling all dads, uncles and grandpas for fun activities for children ages 0 to 5 years old! On Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 am, come by to grab a free curbside kit that will allow you to create your own St. Patrick’s Day-themed fun! When you come by, the Dad and Me team also has a free children’s book for your kids to enjoy! Dads, grandpas, etc. do not need to be present to pick up a kit. Playground will be open for free play, with parent supervision. Supplies are limited, and are available to Amador County children on a first-come, first-served basis. One kit per Amador County child, aged 0-5.
Dad and Me pickup will be at First 5 Amador which is located at 975 Broadway in Jackson, California. For more information, please call 209-257-1092. For link to the flyer, click here.

Cousins Maine Lobster - Pine Grove
2022-02-25 11:30 - 18:30 | Red Baron’s Bit of Everything, 20051 CA-88, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
On Friday, February 25, 2022 from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, Cousins Maine Lobster will be selling its award winning lobster at Red Baron’s Bit of Everything. Red Baron’s is located at 20051 Highway 88 in Pine Grove, California. In addition to lobster, there will be Amador artisans selling arts and crafts. For more information, please call 209-217-6351.
About Cousins Maine Lobster: Locally owned, and nationally, known, Cousins Maine Lobster brings authentic Maine lobster to neighborhoods across the U.S. by way of our food trucks. Cousins Maine Lobster was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Ryan Gillaspie for Sheriff
2022-02-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 South Church Street, Ione, CA, 95642, United States
Community First Gillaspie for Sheriff will hold a fundraiser on Friday, February 18th for Ryan Gillaspie for Sheriff. The Italian pasta dinner will feature mixed greens, Italian chicken cacciatore, and dinner rolls. Cocktail hour will be start at 5 pm and dinner will start at 6 pm. In addition to dinner, there will be a silent auction and raffle and live music will be provided by the Slade Rivers Band. Tickets are $50 per person and payments can be made to paypal.me/GillaspieforSheriff or by Venmo @GillaspieforSheriff2022.
The Ryan Gillaspie for Sheriff fundraiser will take place at the Evalynn Bishop Hall at Howard Park in Ione, California.

Santa Claus at Castle Oaks
2021-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Castle Oaks Golf Course, 1000 Castle Oaks Drive, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Bring the kiddies and come out and get your holiday pictures with Santa Clause at the Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione. Santa Clause will be at Castle Oaks for three Saturdays in December. On December 4th, 2021, Santa will be available for pictures from 1 to 2 pm. On both December 11th and 18th, Santa will be available for pictures from 6 to 7 pm.
The Castle Oaks Golf Club is located at 1000 Castle Oaks Drive in Ione, California. For more information, please call 209-274-0167 or visit their website or Facebook page.

The Nativity Play Goes Wrong!
2021-12-18 17:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-17 17:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-16 17:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-15 17:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Cornerstone Church of Ione, 116 S Church St., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Join the Cornerstone Church of Ione for their annual dinner theatre. This year’s production is “The Nativity Play Goes Wrong!,” a play by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayers, and Henry Shields and adapted by Jim Garfinkle. The Nativity Play Goes Wrong! will be presented over five evenings between December 14th through the 18th. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the event begins at 6 pm with dinner being served. Seating is first come, first served. Dinner will be Chicken Scallopini, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dessert.
Tickets for the production are $25 for adults and $12 for kids. Wednesday, December 15th will be Kids Night. On Kids Night, adult tickets will be $16 and kid tickets will be just $10. Kids Night will be a little more informal and pizza will be served as the main course. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit cornerstoneione.org.

Pine Grove Makers Market
2021-12-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Irishtown Plaza, 14093 Irish Town Road, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
Do you still have people on your shopping list that you haven’t got that great present? Well Christmas is coming fast but there is still time to shop. Come out and support local small business and local artisans at the Pine Grove Makers Market. The Makers Market will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from 9 am to 4 pm. The Makers Market will feature local artisans that make jewelry, farmhouse signs, glassware, baked goods, and pet treats. Come get your perfect home-made gift!
Irishtown Plaza is located at 14093 Irish Town Road in Pine Grove, California. Overflow parking will be available at the mobile home park across the street.

The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical
2021-12-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Amador High School, 330 Spanish Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Join the Amador High Musical Theatre as they present their rendition of “The Lightning Thief…the Percy Jackson Musical.” Previews for the musical will take place on Friday, December 10th at 4 pm and Saturday, December 11th at 2 pm. Preview admission will be $5 per person or $10 per family. Main performances will take place on Saturday, December 11th at 7 pm, Tuesday, December 14th at 6 pm, Thursday, December 16th at 6 pm, and Friday, December 17th at 7 pm. Tickets for main performances will be $10 per person or $20 per family.
Performances for the “The Lightning Thief” will take place at Amador High School. Amador High is located at 330 Spanish St in Sutter Creek, California. For more information, please visit Amador High Performing Arts’ website or call 209-267-0108.

Tis the Season in Jackson
2021-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackson Main Street, Main Street, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Jackson Main Street will host several activities this Christmas season to help you stuff those stocking and help Amador County businesses by shopping local.
Kick off your holiday shopping by showing your love for local businesses by wearing plaid. Plaid Friday is a nationwide celebration as is an alternative to Black Friday. Plaid Friday encourages people do their holiday shopping with locally owned and independent businesses the day after Thanksgiving.
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, Christmas Delights will take over the town for Small Business Saturday. In additional to all the wonderful shops that will be open, cruise down Main Street on a nostalgic carriage ride, pick up some homemade goodies at the craft fair, get the kiddos faces painted, and stick around for the town tree lighting and have a photo with Santa. Tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, get ready to celebrate Christmas with Main Street Movie Night. Join your fellow revelers with a family-friendly holiday movie. Hot drinks and snack bar will be available. Free entry with purchase receipt from one of the Main Street vendors or for a nominal donation.
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, there will be candlelight caroling up and down Main Street. Sing your hearts out while you celebrate in holiday cheer. Caroling will begin and end at the newly reopened National Hotel.
Find complete details on Jackson Main Street’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
