JACKSON CITY COUNCIL – Mon. Nov 24 at 7PM. Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson. On the Agenda: Mayor's Recognition Award - Tracey Towner-Yep / Presentation of Donation to Jackson Police Activities League from North State Auto Body / Closure of Main Street Intersection with Highway 49/88 During Special Events in Downtown Jackson / Re-Award of Fire Department Vehicle Purchase: Quick Attack Mini Pumper and 2,000 Gallon Tanker / ACES Request to Extend Current Rates Beyond January 1, 2009. CITY OF SUTTER CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION – Mon, Nov 24 at 7PM. 33 Church St. Sutter Creek. On the Agenda: GOLD RUSH RANCH AND GOLF RESORT – Discussion and possible action on the recommendations for Gold Rush Ranch and Golf Resort consistency with the General Plan. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to prepare the Final Environmental Impact Report. Discussion of the Gold Rush Ranch and Golf Resort Specific Plan, General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Subdivision Map. CITY OF IONE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION – Tues. Nov 25 at 6PM. Ione City Hall, 1 E. Main Street, Ione. On the agenda: 1. Discuss installation of Play Structure at Oak Ridge Circle. 2. Discussion regarding wet area adjacent to Baseball Field #3 3. Discussion regarding Town Hall meeting on November 13, 2008, sponsored by the Ione Police Department 4. Discussion on meeting with Stable renters on October 29, 2008 5. Discussion and direction regarding California Environmental Quality Analysis (CEQA) for projects at Howard Park 6. Discussion regarding revenue for Arena and actions taken to collect revenue Handling Difficult People Feb. 18: Wed., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Don't let a difficult customer, co-worker or stranger ruin your day. Practice setting limits and saying “no” to protect yourself from problem people. Learn how to understand difficult people, defuse emotion and move to constructive problem-solving. You'll see an immediate difference in your daily interactions with this course's practical, positive approaches to conflict. Introduction to Mediation, Facilitation and Community Engagement Online, Enroll by Feb. 23 and complete by March 30. Become a vital problem-solver in your organization or community. Build a solid foundation in the basics of conflict resolution, with specific focus on the practice of mediation, facilitation and the range of processes related to the prevention and resolution of conflict within communities. Certificate Program Advance your career with our 16.5 unit Conflict Resolution Certificate Program. ..and more! Contact: UC Davis Extension 1333 Research Park Dr. Davis, CA 95618 (800)752-0881 info@unexmail.ucdavis.edu CANCELLED: The Pine Grove Council and Civic Improvement Club December meeting is cancelled. The next meeting (potluck dinner) is on January 7, 2009. Enjoy the holidays! - John A. Carlson Fiddletown Community Center is in need of an upright freezer. We are a 501(c)(3) so we are able to give a tax deductable donation receipt. We are able to pick it up. Would prefer something not too overly aged ...as we don't have a lot of discretionary funds for repair. For more info, contact Florence Chilton, 296-0918 COMMUNITY MUSIC CONCERT – Friday, December 7 at 3PM. Faith Lutheran Church of Pioneer, 22601 Hwy 88, Pioneer. FREE. Come and listen to music performed by members of the new Community Music Program under the leadership of Jeff Chambers. Anyone interested in joining the program can contact the church office at 209-295-4545 for more information. Music lesson scholarships available. Visitor Center Volunteers Amador Council of Tourism is looking for ambassadors at their new Visitor Center in Plymouth at 9310 Pacific St. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week: Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM, and weekends, 10AM-4PM. Contact Maureen Funk, ACT Tourism Director e-mail at maureenfunk@volcano.net or call 969-5065.