Caffè Venerdì - Friday, February 19, 2016

It's been a busy week for me...I took on a temp job at Sacramento Power, so I've had to get up early and get your daily updates goin' before the crack of dawn with a couple of espresso-grade fuel in hand. Thanks for bearing with me; do keep your announcements comin', and please use the following format:

TITLE OF EVENT - DAY, DATE, TIME. A BRIEF description of your event, meeting, etc. CONTACT information (name, phone, e-mail, web site, social networks, etc.)

E-mail these directly to me at acneditor@gmail.com, or PM me on Facebook at facebook.com/amadorcounty.

Remember to update your web sites and social networks often...preferably weekly. Set aside one day as your "Media/Promo" day. Monday is a good day for the week; Thursday is a good day for the weekends. And don't forget to send your monthly newsletters as soon as they are published to your web sites and/or distributed through your e-mail groups. Usually the last week of the month for the upcoming issue is best.
Mother Lode Harvest has weekly newsletters that come out on Tuesdays. You can sign up for their newsletters on their web site at: http://www.mlharvest.com/
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This week's highest hits on ACN included several news stories about Trinity, the abused pitbull that was found in the Butte Fire clean-up. She is on the mend, and you can help with her healing and progress at her GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/hf9nxgkc...there was a story on ABC 10 about the popularity of salt rooms rising in popularity for those who suffer from asthma and allergies (maybe some local spas and wellness centers could include something like that)...KCRA had a story about the danger of charging your cell phone in bed (um, don't do that!)...and it looks like there are still plans for the Buena Vista Casino, although there is no indication of an opening date. Anyone know more details on that? I did find this story in the Sacramento Press, dated December 7, 2012: http://sacramentopress.com/2012/12/07/protest-of-casino-development-at-buena-vista-rancheria/.

And we had a beautiful photo shared, taken by Martha Perez (Jose's Mexican Restaurant in Jackson), of the gorgeous greened-up foothills, thanks to the recent rains! Thanks for sharing that, Martha...and for having your Taco Thursdays (all tacos are $1.50. Of course, I'm partial to your chile rellenos...and your chimichangas are pretty dang good, too. However, most of the time I'm filling up on your delicious chips and salsa, by the time my entree comes out, I'm like, "Buuh...."
Good thing I didn't include Mexican food in my line-up for Lent...

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...and speaking of Lent, there are Lenten Soup Suppers going on at Faith Lutheran in Pioneer and Trinity Episcopal in Sutter Creek. Enjoy some homemade soups (comfort food!) and fellowship! Want a great project to participate in for Lent? Trinity is putting together their Care Packages for the Homeless/Needy again, so if you'd like to donate items, you can come to the morning services at 8:30 or 10:30 to donate, and stay for the coffee hour. A list of items can be found in their February Newsletter. Boxes are in Jane's Hall. OR...you can donate to the cause, too! Contact Trinity at 267-0255 for more information.
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You may have noticed more campaign advertising on AmadorSoapbox.com. Pat Crew will be having his campaign kick off next Tuesday, and Louis Boitano will be having a Meet & Greet for upcountry folks next Saturday. No word lately from Gwen Clayton, Frank Axe or Amber Rose Hoiska...then again, petitions are due on Thursday, and the filing period runs through March 11, so there's still time. Should be an interesting election year in Amador County!
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I'll be 'Facelook'-ing up in the County tomorrow, with a table at the Disaster Preparedness Fair at the Lockwood Firestation 152, and will stop by to browse through the AnimalScapes exhibit on my way back down the mountain. Hope to see you there!

Have a fantastic weekend, Amador County, and remember...

If it's happenin' in "The County", it's probably here:

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