Jackson Rancheria's Arrow Magazine

MAY 2009

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE Friday, May 29 • 8 P.M.

A DIVINE AFFAIRFriday, May 22 • 6 P.M.

If you haven’t joined the Dreamcatcher’s Club yet, you are missing out on so many valuable extras, like points you can spend like cash, free slot play every month, and participation in our many exciting promotions with chances to win cars, cash, and free play.

Stop by the Dreamcatcher’s Club booth today and sign up. It’s free, only takes a few minutes, and the rewards start immediately.

The more you play the more rewards you earn and the more benefits you receive.

Best regards,

Mike PistoiaDirector of MarketingJackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel

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WINNERS • WINNERS • WINNERS

A Winning StreakBill from Sheep Ranch won three jackpots in six days. He won $1,500 on big Times Pay, then hit Triple Stars for $1,800, and then went back to Big Times Pay and won an-other $1,500!

Look what I got!Marlene from Stockton can’t believe she hit a Royal Flush in Video Poker and won $4,175!

Happy Birthday“My greatest birthday!!” said Re-gina from San Jose after winning $14,450 on a 12 Times Pay ma-chine.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL THE ARROW • MAY 2009

WINNERS

3

MARLENESan Jose

$4,086

SUSANStockton

$1,600

MARYStockton

$15,000

JEROMESacramento$10,000

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

Celebrate the Triple Crown Derby in May at Jackson Rancheria. We’re giving away three Ford Mustangs plus $42,000 in Cash!

Receive one entry for every 100 points earned on Slots, Table Games, and Poker from May 1 through May 22.

Drawings will be held on Fridays,

Win a Mustang during ourTriple Crown Derby

May 8, 15, and 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

One lucky player at each drawing will win a Ford Mustang, provided by Big Valley Ford. In addition, at each drawing one player will win $5,000 plus nine others will each win $1,000. Winners have ten minutes to claim their prize. Unclaimed prizes will be forfeited.

Must be a Dreamcatcher’s Club member to participate.


WINNERS

MAY 2009 • THE ARROW

The Arrow is published monthly by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. No part of this publication may be repro-duced without the prior written consent of the publisher. The Arrow shall not be liable for any errors in the publi-cation. The publisher does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel any promotion, event, activity, or program at any time without prior notice.

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Director of Marketing: Mike PistoiaContent Developer: Carol Cook

Marketing Project Manager: Cleave Dal Porto

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JUANStockton

$1,800

DELMACIOPine Grove

$16,210

JERRYHayward

$1,637

JOANNEModesto

$3,750

Dreamcatcher’s Club members can now get a free 15-minute massage at the Hotel.

Our massage therapists, Judi and Jamie, are available every Wednesday through Sunday (except holidays) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the former coffee shop across from the Hotel Gift Shop. Sign-ups are limited.

The seated chair massage, a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, is a quick way to relieve stress or relax a little. The massage involves the upper torso, which can include shoulders, back, arms, hands, neck, and head. Participants remain fully clothed. Gratuities are not accepted.

Back by popular demand

- Pai Gow PlusYou asked for it and now Pai Gow

Plus is back, replacing Fortune Pai Gow.

Look for bigger prizes, more fun, and more excitement.

Free Massages at the Hotel

New menu at Uncle Bud’s

Uncle Bud’s menu has expanded to include more of your favorite fast foods.

In addition to Hamburgers and Cheese Burgers, you can now get Hot Dogs, including a Corned Beef Hot Dog, a Fish Sandwich, 2 types of Chicken Sandwiches, and Chicken Tenders along with French Fries, Onion Rings, Shakes, Soda & Coffee.

Uncle Bud’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Massage therapist Judi eases the muscle tension for a client.

Changes coming to the Hotel

Please note that starting July 1, a valid credit card will be required in order to make a reservation at the Hotel.

You will still be able to pay at checkout with points, comps, gift certificates, and cash, but in order to make a reservation and check in, you must have a valid credit card.


WINNERS

5

VIRGILIOMilpitas

$3,095

SHIRLEYUkiah

$11,151

DOROTHYIone

$5,000

VERNAByron

$4,030

Mary from Thornton won $5,000 in Lucky Bucks.

Marie from Galt won the top Lucky Bucks prize of $25,000 plus a trip to Ireland.

Meet the Lucky Bucks winners

Sylvia from Valley Springs took home $10,000 in Lucky Bucks.


WINNERS


RONPlacerville$1,709

BOBBYAcampo

$22,217

SARAHManteca

$2,160

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MINASan Jose

$3,750

Robin Trower, heralded as one of the most influential guitar players to come out of the British Blues Rock scene, will perform at Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 from Ticketmaster but Dreamcatcher’s Club members can purchase tickets for just $20 at the Jackson Rancheria Box Office. The Box Office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and accepts cash, credit cards, and Dreamcatcher’s Club points. Must be 18 to purchase tickets or attend the show.

Robin was tagged by the press with the nickname of “The White Hendrix” back in the ‘70s. Robin was in the audience during a performance by Jimi Hendrix those many years back, and he readily admits that the experience changed his approach to the guitar.

It is obvious to anyone who ever listened to Robin’s music that he has taken the ethereal sound that Jimi first introduced to the world, and created his own unique way of expressing himself through the guitar. The result is a unique style of music all his own - not an imitation of Jimi at all, and a career of considerable merit.

Robin is known for his incredible talent as a guitar player and his inspirational style of soloing, coaxing sounds from his Fender Stratocaster™ that seem to emanate from beyond this world. To be among those who have experienced Robin performing live is to be forever changed by this masterful artist as he takes you along with him on one musical masterpiece after another.

He’s been playing professional since his teen years and in the early stages of his career played with Procol Harum. After the release of their fifth album, “Broken Barricades” Robin struck out on his own with James Dewar and Reg Isadore. The release of his debut album in 1973, “Twice Removed From Yesterday,” heralded the beginning of a career that has spanned four decades and continues vibrantly to this day.

Often described as a “shy and refined gentleman” off-stage, Robin’s presence on stage is remarkably powerful. Not given to “stage theatrics,” his virtuoso ability to impart emotions through song lyrics and highly charged guitar playing is hypnotic. His chording and soloing style have mesmerized fans and confounded guitar players for years, and will continue to be a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to play the guitar.

Like most, his group has changed members throughout the years. The current line-up includes Davey Pattison on lead vocals, Dave Bronze on bass and vocals, and Pete Thompson on drums.

Don’t miss the chance to see this legendary guitarist during his American tour.

For more on Robin Trower visit robintrower.com.

Robin Trower blues show on May 21

Robin Trower


WINNERS

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BRENDAHayward

$3,750

LARRYSacramento$2,057

ARTUROFremont

$7,500

JIMWoodbridge$1,500

Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite will perform at Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel on Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $40 from Ticketmaster but Dreamcatcher’s Club members can purchase tickets for just $20 at the Jackson Rancheria Box Office. The Box Office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and accepts cash, credit cards, and Dreamcatcher’s Club points. Must be 18 to purchase tickets or attend the show.

Shot through with attitude, the songs on Musselwhite’s latest CD “Delta Hardware” feel rough-hewn and tough, just as they should for a guy “born in Mississippi and raised up in Tennessee.” Charlie cuts loose a good time in Clarksdale, pipes up

for the downtrodden, and gives a lover the ol’ heave-ho. This is raw, passionate music from a howlin’ blues legend who’s still invigorated by a youthful spirit.

It’s Charlie’s mix of wild country abandon seasoned by years of playing

urban electric blues in Chicago that spurs the likes of Ben Harper, Tom Waits and Gov’t Mule to welcome Musselwhite onto their stages and records. That same brash, blues/rock rebel vibe was Dan Aykroyd’s

inspiration for his Elwood Blues persona, and

it’s what has won Musselwhite a pile of blues awards and earned the

admiration and respect of his own heroes - Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and

Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite May 29

Charlie Musselwhite performs in the Grand Oak Ballroom on Friday, May 29.

See MUSSELWHITE, page 9


WINNERS


MICHAELPioneer

$5,000

CAROLSanta Clara$15,000

SAMSan Jose

$4,000

PRISCILLAStockton

$5,000

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The popular Dinner & a Movie series continues with “Rebel Without a Cause” this month and “American Graffiti” in June.

There may still be a few tickets available for the May 6 event featuring the iconic “Rebel Without a Cause,” a 1955 film starring James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood.

The film tells the story of a rebellious teenager played by James Dean, who comes to a new town, meets a girl, defies his parents, and faces the local high school bullies. It sought to portray the existing decay of youth in middle America, critique parental style, and expose the rift between two generations.

Others appearing in the film include Jim Backus, William Hopper, and Dennis Hopper. Much of “Rebel” was filmed at Santa Monica High School and Griffith Park Observatory in Southern California. The 1949 Mercury Coupe James Dean drove in the movie is part of the permanent collection at the National Automobile Museum in Reno.

All three of the main stars died under tragic circumstances. Dean was killed in a traffic accident just months after filming “Rebel” at age 24, Mineo was murdered in 1976 at age 37, and Wood drowned in 1981 at 43.

Reserve your seats now for the June 3 event with the classic 1973 film “American Graffiti.”

“American Graffiti” tells the story of the last night of summer 1962 and teenagers in Modesto who want to have some fun before adult responsibilities close in.

Among them are Steve (Ron Howard) and Curt (Richard Dreyfuss), college-bound with mixed feelings about leaving

home; nerdy Terry “The Toad” (Charles Martin Smith), who scores a dream date with blonde Debbie (Candy Clark); and John (Paul Le Mat ), a 22-year-old drag racer who wonders how much longer he can stay champion and how he got stuck with 13-year-old Carol (Mackenzie Phillips) in his deuce coupe, and Bob (Harrison Ford) a Stetson wearing street racer.

Instead of an original soundtrack, the movie features DJ Wolfman Jack as

himself playing 41 actual rock & roll records on the radio, including hits by Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, the Beach Boys, Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, Fats Domino, and many more.

Although the story is set in Modesto, Director/Writer George Lucas felt the city had changed too much during the 1960s. Filming started in San Rafael, but when

the city withdrew filming permissions, production moved to Petaluma, with some scenes set in other Northern California cities.

Call 800-822-WINN to check on availability and reserve your seats. Both events include a buffet dinner and the movie, and are from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom.

For Elite and VIP Dreamcatcher’s Club members, the events are free and you’ll receive $20 in Promo Slot Play.

All others can choose between two packages:The $70 package includes dinner for

two, a hotel room (subject to availability), the movie, plus $20 Promo Slot Play per personThe $20 per person package

includes the dinner, movie, and $20 Promo Slot Play

Seating is limited and these events tend to sell out fast, so RSVP to 800-822-WINN today to reserve your place.

Dinner and a Movie features two American classics


WINNERS

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MARYCarmichael$4,000

GAYLEPlacerville$8,640

GLORIALodi

$2,040

LEWANNEDavis

$5,000

The ninth annual Senior Spectacular will be presented by Living Well Network on Monday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom and on the Garden Terrace at the Hotel. Admission is free.

The event focuses on active adults and offer a variety of activities and entertainment, exhibits, food, health and wellness information, product sampling, and more.

Master of Ceremonies will be Bob Green and entertainment will include Debbie Hanson, the Honey Bee Trio, Patty Tisso, Eddie “K” Ka’anoi, the Dixon Dance Company, Ron George, and the Debbie and Patty Duet.

Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is

Muddy Waters. John Lee was even the best man at Charlie’s wedding.

Musselwhite’s version of the blues ventures far beyond conventional honky-tonk. He has what it takes to rock the house. Musselwhite himself is simply interested in music with feeling, as he puts it, “music from the heart. For me, it’s about the feeling, and connecting with people. And blues, if it’s real blues, is loaded with feeling. And it ain’t about technique either, it’s about truth, connecting to the truth and communicating with people.”

That connection has been particularly strong with his fans from the start. “I’ve had Vietnam vets tell me that my music was important to them while they were in Vietnam. I’ve had people who’ve had problems with alcohol talk to me about quitting, and tell me that I inspired them to quit. I’ve had couples tell me that they met at one of my shows and got married years after.”

With his latest CD, Musselwhite says simply, “I’m keepin’ it real. For the listener, I hope it’s like a journey, I hope each tune takes ‘em to another little place, and I hope

a major sponsor of Living Well Network, a multi-source program designed for the 50+ crowd that includes the website LivingWellSacramento.com, a weekly radio program on KCCL-FM (92.1) Sundays at 7 a.m., and two Senior Spectacular events this year.

For more information, call 800-777-8123 or visit LivingWellSacramento.com.

at the end they’re glad they went.” Catch Charlie Musselwhite on his

latest journey at Jackson Rancheria on May 29.

For more on Charlie Musselwhite visit charliemusselwhite.com.

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WINNERS

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JOSEPHStockton

$22,469

KENNETHLodi

$12,500

RYAN Valley Springs$3,000

DIOGOHolt

$4,152

Treat Mom to a special Mother’s Day with one of several special menus available at Jackson Rancheria.

Raging River Restaurant will offer special buffets on Sunday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A terrific variety of breakfast and lunch entrees will be available until 3 p.m., including Eggs Benedict, Cheese Blintz, Grilled Asparagus, Sautéed Halibut Filet with a Lime Mojito Hollandaise Sauce, and Choice Prime Rib.

Special dinner entrees will be added starting at 3 p.m., including Grilled New York Steak with Raspberry Zinfandel Sauce, Caramelized Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Onions, and Herb Crusted Pork Steamship Round.

Additional items available all day include Steamed Crab Legs, Oysters on the Half Shell, Peel & Eat Shrimp, and assorted Sushi.

The buffet also includes a choice of Soups, a Farmers Market Salad Bar, and Bakery Fresh Artisan Breads, Rolls and

Desserts.The buffet is just $27 for adults and $10

for children 7-12. For Dreamcatcher’s Club members, the buffet is complimentary for Elite and VIP, $14 for Premier, $20 for Preferred, and $24 for Classic. Reservations are not accepted.

You can also enjoy the same buffet items as above in the elaborately decorated Grand Oak Ballroom in the Hotel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This buffet features banquet style seating and wine and spirits are available. Prices are the same as the Raging River. For reservations call 800-822-WINN.

You can also treat your mother to a special May menu at Lone Wolf’s Steak & Seafood from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The four course dinner includes a choice of bisque, salad or bruschetta, followed by your choice of Duck Breast, Veal Chops or Halibut, then a cheese course and dessert, all for $35 per person.

For complete menus visit JacksonCasino.com.

Dine with us thisMother’s Day

Ride thebus from San Jose,

SacramentoDelta Charter Service wants

to make your next trip to Jackson Rancheria Casino inexpensive and carefree.

Delta is offering a Sacramento bus run every Wednesday, with stops in Galt, Elk Grove, Sacramento and Rancho Cordova.

Call Delta Charter Service at (209) 465-1053 or (888) 241-8543 for reservations, rates and a complete list of pick-up locations!

Sacramento Area BusWednesdays

Pick-Up ReturnGalt 8:30 am 7:00 pm Long’s • 1063 C StreetElk Grove 8:55 am 6:30 pm KFC • West of Hwy. 99/Elk Grove Blvd.Sacramento 9:10 am 6:10 pm Denny’s • Florin Rd. & Hwy. 99Sacramento 9:35 am 5:35 pm Raley’s • Across from College Green Light RailRancho Cordova 10:00 am 5:00 pm Home Depot • South Sunrise & Hwy. 50

San Jose-Fremont-LivemoreMondays & Saturdays

Pick-Up ReturnSan Jose 7:15 am 8:00 pm Kohl’s (old K-Mart) • 2323 McKee Rd.Fremont 8:00 am 7:15 pm Park & Ride • I-80 & Mission Rd.Livermore 8:45 am 6:30 pm Trader Joe’s Plaza • 1122 E. Stanley Blvd.

Wine lovers and aficionados are invited to enjoy A Divine Affair on Friday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom and Garden Terrace at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel. Must be 21 to attend.

The festival features over 35 Northern California wineries plus other related booths, including custom chocolates, olive oils, and hand rolled cigars.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and are available at the Dreamcatcher’s Club booth or by calling 209-223-8477. Tickets include a complimentary wine glass and tray.

Wine tasting and food are included in the admission price. Wine purchases may be ordered but must be shipped or picked up at the winery. Premium cigars will be available for purchase.

There will also be live entertainment at the

event, including the Rhythm Vandals, voted “Best Sacramento Working Band” in 2008.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit American Legion Post 108.

The 1,400 member Post, located in Sutter Creek, supports our veterans as well as being very active in the community. They provide ambulance service to both Amador and Calaveras counties, allow other non-profit organizations to use their facilities for fundraisers, provide scholarships, and send local students to Boys and Girls State Camp.

The group also supports a Scout Troop, two baseball teams, and numerous other youth programs. Jackson Rancheria is proud to support American Legion Post 108.

For more information on the Divine Affair visit JacksonCasino.com.

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Bantam CellarsFrom our roost to yours, Bantam

Cellars invited you to come enjoy lively Zinfandels and Mediterranean blends in a setting that conjures up a barn dance of grand proportions. Country elegance at its finest. Strut on in and taste what we’re crowing about.

The goal is to bring Amador back to its wine roots with Bantam Cellars - good country living, chickens in the yard, good friends, good food, fabulous wine, and great times with lots of relaxed and friendly hospitality. All this and more await you at Bantam Cellars.

1081 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA 95669

209-245-6677bantamcellars.com

Barsetti VineyardsRichard Gray and Janis Barsettti

Gray both had very different careers before opening the vineyard. He worked for United Airline at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for 34 years and she worked for Hertz Corporation at Sacramento International Airport for 35 years.

Janis and Richard own 120 acres of zinfandel in the Lodi Appellation east of Galt. Her father and grandparents bought the property in 1941. Up until 1995, when the vineyard was planted, the land supported a dairy, beef cattle, and crop operation. The birth of Barsetti Vineyards as a wine label began in 2001. Today they produce Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Merlot.

27292 North Cherokee LaneGalt, CA 95632209-369-4902

barsettivineyards.com

Bray VineyardsOliver and Robin Bray established

Bray Vineyards in 1996 when the land was purchased from an estate. It had no roads or utilities and consisted only of grass, cattle, and oak trees. A seasonal creek crosses the property with mining excavations left over from the Gold Rush days.

The land has been cleared in such a way as to maintain several centuries-old oak trees and many younger oak trees on the property. A habitat for hawks and owls is maintained for rodent control and bats are encouraged to keep mosquitoes and other insects to a minimum. Olive trees are planted along the roads and are harvested for olives and olive oil production.

Their 19 varietals include Barbera, Verdelho, Viognier, and Sangiovese.

10590 Shenandoah RoadPlymouth, CA 95660

209-245-6023brayvineyards.com

Avio Vineyards & Winery

Avio Vineyards and Winery embodies the spirit of northern Italy, with an estate reminiscent of a traditional Tuscan farmstead. Come experience the handcrafted w i n e s , i n c l u d i n g C a b e r n e t Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc, and the breathtaking views while enjoying the playful antics of pet ducks in the rustic courtyard fountain.

On special occasions and by appointment, Cappy, the resident goat, leads guests on a walk through Zinfandel and Sangiovese vineyards to experience a unique wine tasting event under the shade of an old oak tree.

14520 Ridge RoadSutter Creek, CA 95685

209-267-1515aviowine.com

Abundance Vineyards

Abundance Vineyards is a family owned and operated boutique winery. It has evolved from hard work and creative minds melding together to create over a decade of quality, fine standing wines.

The owners, Dino and Ron Mencarini, have been pioneers in the Lodi winegrowing region since before 1951. Their passion for the industry brought about their interest in producing great wines for an even greater value. The family lives by the philosophy of “Good friends, good food and good wine bring about an ABUNDANTLY good time!”

1150 W. Turner RoadLodi, CA 95242209-334-0274

abundancevineyards.com

Bodega del Sur Winery

Bodega del Sur is the culmination of a dream of Evelyn and Victor Reyes-Umana. Victor began his love

affair with wine in his native El Salvador.

Visits to Spain and France intensified the dream. In the spring of 2007, the opportunity arose to purchase a winery in Calaveras County, and they decided to take the plunge. This was the perfect location. Not

only was it near their summer home in Arnold, but also, Victor realized the grape growing region of the Sierra foothills mimicked those of Chile, Argentina and Spain, among others.

457 South Algeirs St.Murphys, Ca 95247

209-728-9030bodegadelsur.com

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Dobra Zemlja Winery

Dobra Zemlja (pronounced: dobra zem-ya) means “Good Earth” in Croatian. The winery was founded in 1995 and is situated in Amador County’s historic Shenandoah Valley.

The winery and tasting room are housed in a restored late-19th century facility, complete with wine cave. The cave provides a perfect environment for storing wine barrels and tasting wines.

Dobra Zemlja specializes in Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Viognier. This small winery, operated by Milan and Victoria Matulich, produces only the BIGGEST Amadors.

12505 Steiner RoadPlymouth, CA 95669

209-245-3183dobraz.com

Cooper VineyardsCooper Vineyards is a boutique

family winery producing nearly 4,500 cases annually. Owner and father of four daughters, Dick Cooper saw an opportunity to provide a legacy for his girls by building the winery on the 158 acres he farms.

Nearly thirty years later since his first planting, Cooper has expanded his vineyard portfolio to an impressive 16 estate grown varietals, many of which are still sold to neighboring wineries. Cooper’s reputation for growing quality fruit is the foundation that launched the success of Cooper Vineyards.

21365 Shenandoah School RoadPlymouth, CA 95669

209-245-6181cooperwines.com

Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyard

Colibri winery & vineyard is located high on a ridge top within Fair Play. The free draining de-composed granite soils and the gentle afternoon breezes,

combined with the abundance of warmth from the summer sun during the day, and cool nights produce the quality fruit that makes wines that are both delicate and well

balanced, while still maintaining their full bodied nature that is characteristic with wines of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

The winery’s secluded picnic areas are nestled amongst mature oak trees and large granite rock outcroppings providing both spectacular views the vineyard and the surrounding areas, and a sense of romantic privacy.

6100 Gray Rock RoadFair Play, CA 95684

530-620-7255colibriridge.com

Brice Station Vintners

Located at 3,300 feet above sea level, Brice Station is one of the highest elevation vineyards in California. With a Homestead Deed signed in 1900 by President McKinley, Brice Station was originally a busy stage stop frequented by visitors traveling to Calaveras Big Trees. One hundred years later Brice Station is home to a vineyard and tasting room where travelers can still rest and refresh with a glass of award-winning wine.

A visit to the ranch today finds a tribute to the creativity of the Quyle family, featuring the rustic Brice Station Vintners tasting room, the Quyle pottery shop, the carefully tended Dolores Quyle Mast vineyards, and an assortment of sheep, geese, horses, and llamas, antique printing presses and a blacksmith shop.

3353 East Highway 4Murphys, Ca 95247

209-728-9893bricestation.com

Carvalho Family Winery

For over 100 years, starting in the villages and vineyards of Portugal, winemaking has been a Carvalho family tradition. Today, Carvalho Family Winery continues that tradition

as an ultra-premium winery, dedicated to the production of small-lot, hand-crafted California wines using grapes from the Clarksburg appellation

and other high-quality vineyards throughout California.

They take an old world approach to winemaking paired with the best viticulture and enological tools available in the world today.

35265 Willow AvenueClarksburg, CA 95612916-744-1625, ext. 234

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Chatom VineyardsChatom Vineyards has become

known as the jewel of Calaveras County, not only for its award-winning reputation of handcrafted wines, but also for the relationships that develop once you enter the tasting room.

The staff at Chatom has been primarily made of women and it is their quiet elegance, unique sense of humor, and charming style that adds feeling to the meaning of jewel. Of course, none of this would exist if it were not for owner Gay Callan, who in 1981 decided to pursue her dreams and planted the Esmeralda vineyard. Since then, the dream has become a very successful reality and has gone from producing 1,500 to 10,000 cases a year.

1969 Highway 4Douglas Flat, CA 95229

209-736-6500chatomvineyards.com

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French Hill WineryLocated in the historic gold rush

town of Mokelumne Hill on Highway 49, French Hill Winery owes its name to the French trappers and p r o s p e c t o r s who roamed the red clay and gravelly slopes of Calaveras County in the 1840s.

Specializing in Cal-Italia varietals, Winemaker Rod Ruthel sources grapes from the Sierra Foothills to make wines of distinction: Barbera, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Port.

Ruthel is also a noted artist and designer who has created highly acclaimed wine labels and other works of art.

8032 South Main StreetMokelumne Hill, Ca 95245

209-286-1800frenchhill.com

Frog’s Tooth Winery

Frog’s Tooth Vineyards began as a tadpole in the winter of 1999. It was then in 2003 when it began its transition to an adolescent frog with the planting of approximately 10 acres of premium wine grapes.

Frog’s Tooth V i n e y a r d s e n t e r e d adulthood in 2005, with the crush for what became their first vintage wine. The transition continued with

the opening of a tasting room in the Fall of 2007 — and the frog’s tale continues...

380 Main Street, Suite 5Murphys, Ca 95247

209-728-2700frogstooth.com

Il Gioiello WineryIl Gioiello, pronounced eel-joy-

ello, means “the jewel” in Italian. Owner Robert Morse feels his winery is a small, precious jewel located near the border of Amador and El Dorado counties.

The winery was born out of a desire to create a place where lovers of fine wine can find exceptional value in wines that best express the terrior of the region.

22355 Lawrence RoadFiddletown, CA 95629

209-245-3395ilgioiellowinery.com

Drytown CellarsFamily-owned Drytown Cellars is

dedicated to producing outstanding wines, well balanced and intensely flavored. Winemaker and owner Allen Kreutzer brings more than 20 years of experience to provide the very best wines at prices that let you enjoy them every day.

D r y t o w n Cellars is located on historic Highway 49, between Sutter Creek and the Shenendoah Valley. Visit the new production and wine tasting facility, built to blend into the century-old ranch homestead, and enjoy the view.

16030 Highway 49Drytown, CA 95699

209-245-3500drytowncellars.com

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Irish VineyardsIn 1998, the Irish family left the

Valley in pursuit of their dreams, hoping to find a quaint location where they could raise their children and build a winery. The small town of Vallecito had both, and the historic Batten house became the foundation on which this dream would grow.

The Batten farmhouse, built in 1867, offered the family a new beginning, and the 8.3 acres was the perfect place to plant grapes and start their winery.

2849 Highway 4Vallecito, Ca 95251

209-736-1299irishvineyard.com

Ironstone Vineyards

Ironstone’s seven story multi-purpose facility on 1,150 acres outside Murphys features daily tours and complimentary tasting of award-winning wines. Tour the historic caverns, award-winning gardens, a m p h i t h e a t e r , lakeside park. Have a leisurely meal at the gourmet delicatessen.

Shop at the jewelry store and visit the Heritage Museum which features a 44 pound rock of gold!

Ironstone has a superb offering of wines for everyone, from Chardonnay to Zinfandel, along with Brandy and Grappa, all complimented by an outstanding Reserve Collection.

1894 Six Mile RoadMurphys, CA 95247

209-728-1261IronstoneVineyards.com

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Laraine WinesLaraine Wines/Gerber Vineyards

began as a small family-owned vineyard in 1989. Working in the Los Angeles enter ta inment industry, David and Laraine Gerber first saw the vineyard as their retreat from a busy life.

The original 30-acre chardonnay vineyard has grown to almost 100 acres. The Gerbers were honored by the Calaveras Historic Society for their restoration of the late 1800s farmhouse that is now home to the tasting room. Enjoy the quaint ambience and the tranquility of sipping fine wine under century-old trees, bringing back the peace and harmony of a time gone-by.

3675 Six Mile RoadVallecito, CA 95251

209-736-4766larainewinery.com

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Michael~David Winery

Rising from the resurgent Lodi appellation, Michael~David Winery produces some of the finest award-w i n n i n g varietal wines in California. Michael and David Phillips are fifth g e n e r a t i o n winegrowers spec ia l i z ing in hand-crafted Rhone varietals as well as Lodi’s famous Old Vine Zinfandels.

Wines include 7 Deadly Zins, 7 Heavenly Chards, 6th Sense Syrah, Incognito, Earthquake, and more.

4580 West Highway 12Lodi, CA 95242209-368-7384

lodivineyards.com

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m2 Winesm2 Wines is a small boutique

winery producing ultra-premium wines from distinctive vineyards throughout California. m2 was founded in 2004 by Layne Montgomery and Chris Matheny (the 2 m’s), who are also the winemakers, cellar masters, barrel washers, sales & marketing department, and financial department.

m2 makes wines from grapes from a variety of elite vineyards across California, using grapes that are best suited to the region in which they were grown. Check their website for information on each wine and where the grapes were grown.

1376 East Turner RoadLodi, CA 95240209-339-1071m2wines.com

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Nine Gable Vineyard & Winery

Nine Gables Vineyard and Winery is a family owned and operated winery, which began in 1998. The name comes from the nine gables on the house built in 1992 by Jerry and Pam Notestine. The Notestines have owned the Nine Gables property for almost twenty years, but have been crafting wines since 1978.

This winery is committed to small-lot fermentation, producing the finest handcrafted Amador wines available. The tasting room offers samples of many varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Mission, Zinfandel, Barbera and Syrah. See why their philosophy is “Letting the grapes be all that they can be.”

10778 Shenandoah RoadPlymouth, CA 95669

209-245-39499gables.com

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Old Lockeford Winery

Olde Lockeford Winery is a winery and custom crush facility in Lockeford.

The winery was founded in 1946 as the Lockeford C o o p e r a t i v e Winery, but had closed more than a decade before being purchased by Don Litchfield in 1998. The winery complex

was renamed Vino Piazza, and reconfigured to house multiple micro-wineries.

Olde Lockeford Winery produces less than 2,500 cases of wine a year, mostly using grapes from the nearby Lodi regions.

12470 Locke RoadLockeford, CA 95237

209-727-9770vinopiazza.com/oldelockeford

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Onus WinesSince 1904, the Peterson family

has farmed vineyards northwest of Lodi. The Onus wine reflects four generations of experience and commitment to the vine.

Onus is defined as a responsibility that involves considerable difficulty or necessitates rather strenuous effort, the burden of proof.

When it comes to Onus Wines, the proof is in the bottle.

Lodi, CA209-365-1988

onuswines.com

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Renwood WineryRenwood Winery has been called

a “tour de force” in winemaking. The estate vineyard, located on the hill behind the winery, is home to America’s oldest clone of Zinfandel. Grandpère® Zinfandel was presumably planted in the 1850’s and legend has it Mark Twain used to enjoy Grandpère® Zinfandel during his years in the Sierra Foothills.

Renwood’s production has grown from 2,500 cases in 1993 to over 100,000 cases today. Renwood produces consistently exceptional wines covering the spectrum from big, bold, jammy Zins to wonderfully balanced Syrahs and Barberas. Today they produce over 18 different wines, including two proprietary wines, three vineyard designated wines, six Amador County wines, four Red Label wines and three Dessert wines.

12225 Steiner RoadPlymouth, Ca 95669

209-245-6979renwood.com

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Renner WineryNestled in the Sierra Foothills,

near Murphys, doctors Ian and Elena Renner found paradise. Surrounded by Lake Melones at an altitude of 2,000 feet, this valley reminded them of New Zealand, and they named it “Canterbury.”

With its long warm days, cool nights and schist soil, they felt this unique macroclimate would provide a magnificent landscape to raise world class wines.

Today their dream is realized with estate grown wines and olive oil.

Tasting Room located in Copper Town Square

310 Town Square RoadCopperopolis, CA 95228

209-785-3649rennerwinery.com

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Solomon Wine Company

Visitors clearly display “the wisdom of Solomon” by visiting the home of the wines of Cloud 9, the elegant c o r n e r s t o n e of Solomon; Garsa, the Mediterranean-centric homage to the Sierra Foothills; and the bright, playful (and mostly irreverent - but certainly not irrelevant) Muse wines.

Two tasting rooms (Murphys & Clarksburg) offer the full portfolio of Solomon wines, other wine-related products, and the ever-popular Apollo Olive Oil.

Tasting Room397-A Main StreetMurphys, Ca 95247

209-728-8290solomonwine.com

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Stevenot WineryThe first Stevenots came to the

Murphys area during the great Gold Rush of the mid 1800’s when vineyards began cropping up around the area. The industry declined with the advent of prohibition, but in the 1970’s a fifth generation Steveot took up where is family left off and established the winery.

In 2006 a new area began when the Munari family took ownership and quickly demonstrated their commitment to the Stevenot legacy, and continuing the excellence that has preceded them.

Stevenot has tasting rooms both at the winery and in downtown Murphys.

2690 San Domino RoadMurphys, CA 95247

209-728-3436stevenotwinery.com

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Sutter Ridge Vineyard & Winery

Sutter Ridge Vineyards & Winery was established in 1988 by John L. Bree, a third generation California grape grower. Today it is a family affair as John H. and Gretchen, John L.’s son and daughter and their families, have joined the business.

Pinotage is the winery’s flagship wine, a variety from South Africa brought here by John L. The vineyard is believed to be the largest producer of Pinotage in the entire United States.

14110 Ridge RoadSutter Creek, CA 95685

209-267-1316sutterridgewine.com

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Perry Creek WineryPerry Creek

Winery, home of ZinMan, is known for rich granite soil, premium grapes, and the wonderful proximity to the sun, which not only contributes to the bright and intense flavors of the wines, but to the general good feeling and way of life that is Perry Creek Winery.

They specialize in the Rhone varietals and Zinfandels and are known for California wines with a European twist. Spicy and enjoyable, distinct and expressive, these handcrafted wines provoke your taste buds in a delightful way.

7400 Perry Creek RoadFair Play, Ca 95684

530-620-5175perrycreek.com

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Twisted Oak Winery

Dr. Albert Michelson, the first American ever to earn the Nobel Prize (1907-Physics) lived in Murphys when he was a child. Over 150 years later, the Twisted Oak Winery tasting room is in Dr. Michelson’s former home.

Visit the historic downtown location with its rich history and beautiful heirloom gardens. Or visit the Twisted Oak Winery vineyard location with sweeping vistas of grapevines and mountains. Twisted Oak features fine wines made from Spanish and Rhône varietals grown in the Sierra Foothills. Bring a picnic to enjoy at either location, and the “Twisted Staff” will introduce you to their top-rated wines and their rubber chickens!

4280 Red Hill RoadVallecito, CA

209-736-9080TwistedOoak.com

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Willow Creek Winery

Willow Creek began as a brain child of Kevin Smith, who for years dreamed of owning a winery and making traditional Portuguese style Ports. When he finally bought enough grapes to make one barrel in his Mokelumne Hill lab, his friends were impressed with how good it was.

With the help of some of the those friends Willow Creek Winery in Ione was born.

In addition to Obra-Prima, a Portuguese style red, they also produce Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Po House Red, and, of course, vintage Port.

12988 Willow Creek RoadIone, CA 95640916-806-6816

willowcreekwinery.net

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Terra d’Oro WineryTerra d’Oro wines were first

released in 1973 under the Montevina label, the first Amador County winery to produce wine after Prohibition ended. They quickly earned a reputation for crafting robust, full-flavored red wines, Zinfandel and Barbera in particular. Word spread, and a short time later, Amador’s historic wine industry was revived.

With 400 acres of magnificent acres of estate vine, including several historic, old-vine vineyards, Terra d’Oro Winery now produces uncommonly d e l i c i o u s Z i n f a n d e l , B a r b e r a , Sangiovese , Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Rosé and Forte (a Super Tuscan blend).

20680 Shenandoah School roadPlymouth, Ca 95669

209-245-6942terradorowinery.com

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Vino NocetoVino Noceto is a family-

run vineyard and wine business founded in 1987 by Suzy and Jim Gullett.

Established in 1987, Vino Noceto is renowned for its premium S a n g i o v e s e wines. A pioneer in the renaissance of this noble Tuscan varietal, Noceto aims to produce a distinctive, fruity, friendly, Chianti-style wine which complements a wide range of foods and represents a good value for the consumer.

Noceto also produces Frivolo, a light and lively Moscato Bianco, plus a small quantity of Zinfandel, Barbera and Grappa.

11022 Dickson RoadPlymouth, CA 95669

209-245-6556noceto.com

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Weibel VineyardsThrough four generations, the

Weibel Family has been producing California Champagne and premium wine, specifically Green Hungarian, for over 75 years, first in their native Switzerland, and then since 1939 after moving to California.

Today, the Weibel Family continues to make premium-priced California Champagne, and a variety of excellent wines under the Stone Creek, K n i g h t s d a l e , Truscott, James Arthur Field, Road I, and Weibel labels, ranging from Pinot Noir grown in the H&W Estate Vineyard in Mendocino County to the popular Almond and Raspberry Champagne.

Hopland, CA 95449707-744-2200

weibel.com

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Windwalker Vineyard & Winery

It was a dream of James and Alanna Taff to one day own their own winery. They had been home wine makers for years as m e m b e r s of the El D o r a d o Home Wine Makers. It is a natural progression to move on to being commercial once you have filled you walls with gold and silver ribbons. They needed more wall space.

Having worked for the previous owners of Windwalker for quite some time there were no second thoughts when the opportunity came to purchase it.

7360 Perry Creek RoadFair Play, Ca 95684

530-620-4054windwalkervineyard.com

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Smoke SignalsDwight Creecy, originally from

Charleston, South Carolina, has furnished cigars and accessories since 1995. He ships throughout the U. S. and even to foreign countries, including Iraq. He offers premium, hand rolled, long filler cigars (no machine made or short filler) primarily from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and Brazil.

He also supplies pipes, accessories and fine humidified bulk pipe tobaccos by the ounce, including burleys and cavendishes. Smoke Signals first opened in Jackson in 1993 when then proprietor Mason White was the last tenant in the historic Ratto Theatre, where numerous smoking events took place.

Smoke Signals will have cigars on sale ranging from $4 to $18 each.

520 N Main Street, #107Angels Camp, CA 95222

209-736-9500

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Cecchetti Olive OilCecchetti’s Manzanillo olive tress

have been growing on West Sargent Road in Lodi for more than 100 years. They are dry farmed and set among the finest vineyards in Lodi.

The oil has a unique fruity flavor, according to George Cecchetti, because of the other fruits that grow near the trees. The trees are dry farmed, not directly watered, so they pick up water from the nearby grapevines and fruit trees. The oil is also unfiltered, which gives it a murky appearance but boosts its robust flavor.

Lodi, CA 95242209-369-6868gotoliveoil.net

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Sierra Olive Oil Sierra Olive Oil planted

Mission and Lucca olive trees 14 years ago and began producing products seven years ago.

They hand produce each bottle of olive oil taking great pride in sharing their old family recipes with you. The recipes are exclusive to Sierra Olive Oil and have been in the family for over 30 years. They pick by hand and bottle by hand, using no pesticides, no additives or preservatives. No heat is used during the extraction process.

Chinese Camp, CA209-352-0329

sierraoliveoil.com

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Chocoholics Divine Desserts

Chocoholics Divine Desserts began in 1995 when Ernie and Mary Schenone purchased a small chocolate company in Eureka. They have since expanded to their new chocolate factory and retail shop in Clements, which sells an assortment of chocolate products and candies for all tastes, as well as its own branded Chocoholics product line.

The shop also features fresh baked goods by Creme Brulee Bakery and specialty coffee drinks as well as super-premium ice cream and sundaes topped with Chocoholics absolutely decadent dessert toppings. Self guided and guided tours available.

18819 East Highway 88Clements, CA 95227

800-760-CHOCgourmetchocolate.com

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Calaveras Olive OilLocated in the heard of the Gold

Country, Calaveras Olive Oil produces a variety of olive oils, blends, vinegars, sauces, soaps and related olive oil products.

If owner Ed Rich’s dreams come true, in a few years waiters won’t simply ask diners which variety of wine they prefer with dinner, they’ll also ask, “And with your bread? Manzanillo? Mission Frantoio?” And diners, knowing full well the waiters are talking about olive oil, will pause only to consider their choices. Will it be Manzanillo, with its taste of fresh-picked apples? Or the rare Frantoio - dense, tangy, unmistakably olive? Or the light-bodied, nutty Mission Blend?

665 O’Byrnes Gerry roadCopperopolis, CA 95228

209-785-1000calaverasoliveoil.com

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Wine Tree Farm/Chocoholic.comConnie Moore immigrated to the

U.S. from South Africa in 1983 and worked in high tech until 2000 when she began to follow two dreams, a winery and artisan chocolates.

She now runs Wine Tree Farms in Amador City, where they currently produce three wines. And with Pete Smith she operates Chocoholic.com which provides artisan chocolates and chocolate gifts.

Amador City, CA 95601888-246-2648 (chocolate)

209-267-0707 (wine)chocoholic.com

winetreefarm.com

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WINNERS

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KARENLodi

$10,195

MICHAELValley Springs$5,400

LOLITAStockton

$2,251

SARKESModesto

$5,175

If it’s May, it’s frog jumping time in Calaveras County, home of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. This year’s fair is Thursday through Sunday, May 14-18, at the fairgrounds outside Angels Camp. Jackson Rancheria is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of the Frog Jump.

The fair features frog jumping every day, plus a carnival, exhibits, entertainment, demonstrations, a wine garden, art, kids’ events and activities, western horse competitions, food and drink, and much more. This year there are also daily Friends of the Fair drawings for $1,000.

Thursday is Heritage Day and kids under 12 are free. The day’s highlights include the Calaveras Saddle Queen competition at 4 p.m. and the Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant at 8 p.m.

Friday is Old Timers Day when seniors 80 and over are free. There’s a Wranglin’ & Roping Home Town Rodeo

Art lovers and art collectors won’t want to miss the second Annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Sutter Creek.

More than 50 artists from Amador County and surrounding counties will showcase and sell their creations produced in a variety of media. Look for watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, wood, metal, and glass works, black-and-white as well as full color photography, quilting, jewelry, and more.

Three stages on Main Street will feature live music, theatre and dance performers all day. Bring the family so children can participate in “hands on” projects and face painting.

For more information visit suttercreek.org or call 209-267-1344.

It’s Frog Jumping time in Calaveras County

and Sons of the San Joaquin at 6 p.m.Saturday is Calaveras Cattlemen’s

Day featuring a Wranglin’ & Roping Home Town Rodeo at 8 a.m. and WRBRA Bull Riding at 7:30 p.m.

This old fashioned family friendly festival ends on Sunday, which is International Frog Jump Day. The International Frog Jump Grand Finals are at 2:30 p.m. and the Destruction Derby at 5:30 p.m.

For directions, details, and ticket information, visit frogtown.org or call 209-736-2561.

Free Festival of Arts in Sutter Creek

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Community CalendarThere’s Always Something Happening in Gold Country!

Thanks for Visiting Amador and Calaveras Counties!

Country Flea MarketColburn Park - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.First Saturday of every month starting in MayThe Country Flea Market is held at Colburn Park at the back entrance of the Amador County Fairgrounds off Empire Street in Plymouth. Good junk and old treasures, new merchandise, arts and crafts, foods, vehicles and vehicle parts. For more information call 209-245-3192.

Arms and the ManVolcano Theatre Cobblestone Friday & Saturday through May 16, 8 p.m.Sunday matinee May 3Volcano Theatre’s first foray into the wit of George Bernard Shaw features the matter of a lost coast with an incriminating photo in the pocket as the device used to tell this cunning satire on military heroism, romantic ideals, and the pursuit of a man by women. Tickets are $15. Visit volcanotheatre.org for details and tickets.

Valley Springs Pow Wow Snyder Ranch on Paloma Road near Valley SpringsFriday - Sunday, May 1-3Come celebrate on this working cattle ranch in Valley Springs. The event includes gems, minerals, jewelry, crafts, food, music, camping, antique steam engines, radio controlled airplanes, Native American Dancing, Mountain Men demonstrations, and more. For more information visit valleyspringspowwow.com. Admission is free.

Ione HomecomingMain Street IoneFriday - Sunday, May 8-10The theme for the 133rd annual homecoming, sponsored by the Ione Picnic Association, is “Polynesian Paradise.” This great family event includes a picnic, parade, booths, and lots of fun. For more information visitwww.ionepicnic.com.

Gold Country Cruise Car ShowDowntown JacksonSaturday, May 16 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Come enjoy a wonderful May Saturday in Downtown Historic Jackson. There will be wide variety of classic cars lining the Main Street. The Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., following by a live band at 5 p.m. For more information visit hjba.homestead.com or call 209-223-2327.

Wine & Jazz JubileeVarious Amador WineriesSunday, May 17Bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy an evening of blues, jazz, and Cajun music. Live entertainment includes Sister Swing, Catsnjammer Jazz Band, Jim Martinez, and Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information call 888-655-8614 or visit amadorwine.com.

Memorial Day CelebrationSunday, May 24 - Noon to 4 p.m.Deaver Vineyards & WineryEnjoy an old fashioned BBQ with rock & roll music. The Joint Venture Band returns to Deaver Vineyards & Winery

with their great collection of fifties, sixties and seventies rock & roll from noon until 4 p.m. The BBQ, featuring “The World’s Greatest Hamburgers” prepared by Fuddruckers, will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.. Reserve your BBQ tickets for this event by Monday, May 19. Advance tickets are $13 per person and on the day of $15 per person. Call 209-245-4099 or visit deavervineyard.com.

Italian Picnic & ParadeSunday, June 7Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter CreekThe 128th annual Picnic and Parade features family fun, a carnival, food & drink, booths, games, bingo, dinner, bocce ball and dancing. There’s also a parade down Main Street Sutter Creek on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit italiansociety.net.

Sutter Creek Ragtime FestivalDowntown Sutter CreekFriday - Sunday, August 14-16The 11th annual Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, sponsored by the Mother Lode Ragtime Society, is billed as California’s best small ragtime festival. Sutter Creek will be jumping with great music, Silent Movie Night, a Saturday Youth Concert, plus all the hilarity and good music spilling on into the After Hours sessions where there is always a surprise player or two. All Events Badges are on sale for $60 before July 15 and $70 after. Daily badges and concert tickets are also available. For more information, call 209- 223-0867, e-mail [email protected], or visit suttercreekragtime.com.

To list your event, call Carol at (209) 223-8139 or fax (209) 223-8385.


WINNERS

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DONOVANStockton

$3,000

SHERRYStockton

$3,000

SANDRAManteca

$2,200

JOSEPHPioneer

$2,800

Our Tuesday and Thursday Slot Tournaments are taking a break this summer, replaced by weekly $2,500 Mini-Marathons.

The Mini-Marathons are super simple. You don’t have to stand in line and you can play any machine you like.

The Tuesday Mini-Marathon starts May 5. Just play any slot machine between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and receive one entry for every 100 points earned.

Drawings will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and ten lucky winners will receive $250 cash each. Prizes must be claimed by 11:59 p.m. on the following Monday.

The Thursday Mini-Marathon starts May 7. Again, just play any slot machine between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursdays and receive one entry for every 100 points earned.

Drawings will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays and ten lucky winners will receive $250 cash each. Prizes must be claimed by 11:59 p.m. on the following Wednesday.

Simply play your favorite slot machines on Tuesdays and Thursdays and you could win $250 cash!

Watch for slot tournaments to return this Fall.

Mini-Marathons replace Slot Tournaments

Jackson Rancheria proudly supports the American Hearth Association and their go Red for Women campaign.

The goal of Go Red is a 25% reduction in coronary hearth disease and stroke risk by the year 2010.

The campaign is working hard to change the perception that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” And it’s working! By teaching more and more women how to talk to their doctors about heart disease, we can save thousands of lives every year. Because the good news is that heart disease is often preventable.

Our 24-hour Poker Room is now offering Free Roll Tournament twice a week, on Fridays starting at 2 p.m. and Sundays starting at 9 a.m.

There is no buy-in but players can purchase additional chips before the start

The Minors Camp Arcade at the Hotel has temporarily changed hours.

The Arcade is now open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday

of each tournament. Seating is limited, so sign up early.

See Weekly Tournament Payout Schedule posted in the Poker Room for prizes. All Jackson Rancheria Poker Tournament rules apply.

Free Roll Poker Tourneys Fridays and Sundays in Poker room

New Hours at the Arcadefrom 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to midnight. It is closed Tuesday through Thursday.

The Arcade will return to being open seven days this summer.

Jackson Rancheria Supports Go Red for Women

For more information on Go Red for Women and how you can participate visit goredforwomen.org.


WINNERS


CORAZONSacramento$2,104

ANNSan Jose

$11,034

FREDDIEManteca

$17,280

CHANTHOEUNStockton

$5,706

Is there a Jackson Rancheria employee who always makes you feel special? Or one who went out of their way to make your visit perfect?

Tell us about your experiences with our employees and we may spotlight them in an upcoming issue of The Arrow.

Simply email your comments to Carol Cook at [email protected].

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Rancheria employee

J a c k s o n Rancheria Style isn’t something we try to define. We prefer to demonstrate it in everything we do to make Jackson Rancheria a place where you want to meet your friends in a fun and friendly, comfortable and safe environment.

Here are just a few recent examples of Jackson Rancheria Style service.

William Hughes, one of our Executive Chauffeurs, was on his way to work one night, where he was to attend a party for some of our Elite players.

On his way he saw a car by the side of the road with a flat tire and an older couple clearly in need of assistance. William immediately stopped and helped them change the tire, discovering as he did so that they were on their way to the casino.

Later that night while Luxury Transportation Manager Mary Rutherford was greeting people at the Elite party, one woman made a point of telling her about a wonderful young man who had helped change a tire on the way to the party.

Yeah, it was the same couple William had helped, not knowing who they were, just that they were in need.

Then there is this email we received: “My friends and I were traveling from the

Lake Tahoe area to Sacramento and stopped at your gas station to use the restrooms and grab a snack. My friends and I were amazed at the cleanliness of

your facility as well as how courteous the staff was.”

“I have visited many gas stations in my lifetime, but I have never felt compelled to write one to thank them for the wonderful experience. Thank you again, Russ.”

Sandra Y. sent an email about three favorite employees, Connie Noble, Emilia Munoz and Sandra Abbott. “The feeling I get from these three employees is a special feeling. I feel that I am part of the family and it’s because of these three employees. I usually get greeted as soon as I walk in the front door, by my first name, with a small conversation, and just a lucky feeling as I wander off to my favorite machine. Usually one or two of these employees will find me and stop just to see how I’m doing and wish me luck. I have never gotten that from anyone else ever from any other casino. All three of them should be wearing special pins and gold metals around their neck.”

And James in Stockton sent this. “[Last Fall] son and I went fishing at

Camanche Reservoir. We fished all day. While there I lost my cell phone a ways out off a point where we were fishing. Mind you the water level was very low and you could drive out pretty far, which my son and I did.

“Before we got home my wife called me to plan dinner. When low and behold, someone else answered my phone. My wife explained when I returned home that I had lost my phone and a very, very nice person answered when she called. That person explained they would wait until I returned to claim the phone.

“I explained that it would take at the least 45 minutes before I could return. The young lady on the other end said cheerfully, ‘I’ll wait here until you come back.’

“After returning to the lake I met this

Now that’s ‘Jackson Rancheria Style!’

See RANCHERIA PEOPLE, page 17


WINNERS

17

PATRICIADanville

$2,250

JUDYLodi

$1,600

MAXINESutter Creek$4,039

NENEFModesto

$3,000

very, very nice young lady. She told me her name was Tanya. She gave no last name, but did tell me that she worked at the Rancheria as a Beverage Server. I offered a reward, which she refused twice, saying that she was glad to have found it way out there and was happy that she could return

Jackson Rancheria’s highly successful Karaoke contest returns on Tuesdays, June 2 through August 4, at 7 p.m.

Registration will be from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. with 24 contestants competing each week. Contestants may submit only one song slip per week. No slip will be accepted after 6:45 p.m.

There is no admission charge and a no host bar will be available. Come watch the fun or sign up to compete. Winners will be determined by three impartial judges.

All entries will be placed in a drawing drum and contestants will be drawn starting at 7 p.m.

Weekly winners will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third. Winners may not compete again until the Finale.

All weekly winners are eligible to compete in the Grand Finale on Tuesday, August 4 for $6,000 in prizes. The Grand Finale winner also get an automatic bid into the State Finals at the California State Fair Karaoke Championships.

Song catalogs will be available at the event. Only songs listed in the catalog may be performed. To verify that a song is available, email the host directly at [email protected]. Allow a minimum of three days for a response.

Additional rules: Must be 18 or older to participate. No explicit lyrics. Jackson Rancheria reserves the right to decline any song if deemed inappropriate. Rules subject to change. Jackson Rancheria employees are eligible to compete. Rules will be provided to all participants on night of each event.

Visit JacksonCasino.com for details.

Karaoke returns June 2

the phone.“So when you asked ‘Is there a Jackson

Employee who went out of their way,’ for me Tanya would be my choice! She’s a very honest person. Tanya made my day with her honesty.

Whether you are one of our best players, just passing by, or not even on the property, we want you to experience Jackson Rancheria Style service.

Rancheria peopleContinued from page 16

Jackson Rancheria brings Wheelmobile to Stockton

More than 5,000 people took part

in the Wheel of Fortune contestant

search at the Stockton Ports ball

park last month when Jackson Rancheria and

News10 brought the Wheelmobile to

town. Participants were selected at

random to play games for fun and

prizes.


WINNERS


WILLYOUBE

NEXT?

HELENTracy

$5,000

JOAQUINModesto

$2,761

ROBERTAStockton

$5,515

YOUYour Town

$??,???

One of the largest towns in the foothills during California’s Gold Rush, Drytown, which was never “dry,” had hotels and saloons to accommodate thousands of 49ers. Today it’s much smaller, but a lot more hospitable. And yesterday’s wine cannot compare to what visitors find here today - delicious, bold reds and bright, fruity whites.

Owner and winemaker Allen Kreutzer produces some of the very best wines from Amador County and Sierra Foothill fruit - zesty Zinfandels, bold Barberas, smooth Syrahs, and savory Sauvignon Blancs, to name just a few.

The modern facility is built on the old Vaira Ranch site, on historic State Highway 49, complete with the original barn and ranch home. Come enjoy the bucolic view, taste the delicious wines, and visit with these folks.

Drytown Cellars is the brainchild of Allen Kreutzer, a veteran of winemaking and vineyard management. He earned his BS in Fermentation Science at UC Davis in 1980, and after stints as a cellar rat and mobile wine bottler with the pioneer Chateau Bottlers, he started making wine with Pedrizzetti in Morgan Hill.

Allen obtained a Masters degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Fresno State in 1990. Over the years, Allen has worked for a number of wineries, either in winemaker positions or as consulting enologist, including Washington Hills Cellars in the Yakima Valley and Charles Mitchell Winery in Fairplay. He has worked at Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy for the past 15 years, first for owner Nicholas Kirigin and now under the new ownership.

In addition to his passion for wine, he has a passion for music. A lifelong drummer, he has played with the rhythm and blues band, The Firebirds, based in Santa Cruz County, for two decades. You can see the band in various venues across California, or catch them at the winery - the

band entertains at most winery events.The tasting room is open Friday

through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drytown is a small but friendly place to find great wine

Winemaker Allen Kreutzer

Thursday, May 21

Robin TrowerFriday, May 29

Charlie MusselwhiteSaturday, June 13

Lita FordSunday, June 21

Whitney DuncanFriday, June 26

Tommy Castro BandSunday, July 12

Jamie O’NealThursday, July 16

The Yardbirds

Friday, July 24

Walter TroutBuddy Emmer Band

Sunday, August 9

Iron ButterflyFriday, August 14

Gregg RolieThursday, August 20

Big Brother & The Holding Company

Sunday, August 23

Family Stone ProjectFriday, August 28

Susan Tedeschi

12222 New York Ranch RoadJackson CA 95642

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