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AUGUST 2009

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WINNERS

GLENNANA Stockton

WSOP Winners Top winners of the recent World Series of Poker qualifying tournament are, from

$1,987

left, Michael of Valley Springs, Edward from Valley Springs, Eric from Elk Grove, and Craig from Pine Grove. Each won a seat at this year’s WSOP Main Event plus $1,000 in travel expenses.

Join us for a little experiment

We’ve heard your concerns about long lines and big rushes of people all coming in at one time when multiple buses arrive simultaneously, and we’re going to try something a little different in August. We’re rescheduling a few of our bus visitors and for four days only in August there will be no buses. We hope this will create a more relaxed, down-home kind of environment with shorter lines and a more even flow of traffic. Let us know what you think about this Jackson Rancheria Style™ experiment. These special bus-free days are

Thursday, August 6; Monday, August 10; Friday, August 21; and Wednesday, August 26.

Slot Tournaments return in September!

We hope you’ve been enjoying the Slot Mini-Marathons this summer, but get ready for the return of Slot Tournaments in September. Watch for details on dates, times, and how to qualify.

Help fight hunger this summer Our area food banks items in the bins in the casino struggle with donations lobby between Fourth of July during the summer months, a and Labor Day. time when need increases as Donated food items will be children are out of school and delivered to Interfaith Food free lunch programs are not Bank in Amador County and the available, plus recent economic Calaveras County Food Bank. changes have greatly increased For every 25,000 points the overall need. earned by Dreamcatcher’s Jackson Rancheria Club members between July encourages our players to help 4 and September 7, Jackson July 4th through Labor Day by taking part in our second Rancheria will donate $1 to the annual Great Summer Food food banks (maximum donation Drive. Just place non-perishable food $15,000 - $7,500 for each food bank). JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

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GARY Brentwood

$2,500

RAMONA Riverbank

$15,221

ANNA Stockton

$5,048

WINNERS

FRED Stockton

$1,200

LORRAINE Lodi

Thousands of prizes! Play Gold Rush Bingo and Win!

Dreamcatcher’s Club members have all summer long to load up Bingo cards with stamps and win a share of over $400,000 in prizes plus Promo Slot Play during Gold Rush Bingo through September 26. There’s over a dozen ways to get cards stamped and thousands of prizes available including a one kilo Gold Bar worth an estimated $30,000! Gold Rush Bingo cards are available at the Gold Town Tent located outside the casino lobby. There is no limit on how many cards you can play. The Gold Town Tent is open daily

through September 25. Each card includes an outside row of 16 white boxes and an inside row of eight gold boxes, plus a FREE box. Prizes are awarded for completing various combinations on a Gold Rush Bingo card. The outside white boxes must be stamped in order, beginning with the Start box and going around the card clockwise following the arrows on the card. Stamps in the white boxes may be earned by: • Staying at the Hotel or RV Park One stamp per night’s stay for each club member staying in the same room or space • Check cashing at a Casino Cage One stamp per transaction of $100 or more. • Purchase a buffet at the Raging River Restaurant - one stamp per buffet. • Minimum $10 single purchase at either Gift Shop, Coffee Cafe, Italian Deli, Pho Bac, Uncle Bud’s Burgers, the Minor’s Camp Arcade, and the Gas Station (gas purchases only). Limit one stamp per transaction. Example, $30 single purchase = 1 stamp. Earn stamps for the inside gold boxes See GOLD RUSH BINGO, page 5

$3,375

MARKIS Sacramento

$1,440

BILL Mountain Ranch

$3,500

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Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel • 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642 800-822-WINN • JacksonCasino.com The Arrow is published monthly by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the publisher. The Arrow shall not be liable for any errors in the publication. 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. Gaming Problem? 800-GAMBLER

Director of Marketing: Mike Pistoia Content Developer: Carol Cook Marketing Project Manager: Cleave Dal Porto

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Gold Rush Bingo

Gold Rush Bingo Drawings

Continued from page 4 through frequent Hot Seat drawings. Drawings will be conducted every hour 24 hours a day through September 25. One Hot Seat drawing per hour. During each Hot Seat drawing, one bank of machines or one table will be selected. Every player who is actively playing with their Dreamcatcher’s Club card will receive one stamp. You may choose which inside box you want stamped.

$50,000 in prizes! Saturday, August 22 Saturday, September 19 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prizes: • (1 winner) 1 Kilo Gold Bar (approx. $30,000 value) or $15,000 Cash • (5 winners) 1 oz. Gold Coin (approx. $1,200 value, limited to first 100) or $599 Cash • (5 winners) $500 Gold Mine Jewelers Gift Certificates • (8 winners) Play $245 on Fort Knox Slot Machine (49 bets at maximum bet)

Pick your prize! You choose which prize you want! You may redeem a card as soon as you have the left column filled in, or keep playing the same card to try for a different prize. Limit one prize per card. Card must be surrendered to receive prize. Unused stamps on a redeemed card cannot be transferred to another card. Promo Slot Play prizes are limited to one prize per denomination per week. Promo Slot Play winning cards turned in by midnight Sunday will have the Promo Slot Play applied by noon the following Tuesday; Promo Slot Play will be valid from that Tuesday through midnight the following Monday.

JOSEPH Stockton

$2,000

Grand Prize Eureka! Drawings $100,000 in prizes! Saturday, September 26 Noon to 8 p.m.

Prizes: • (2 winners) 1 Kilo Gold Bar (approx. $30,000 value) or $15,000 Cash • (10 winners) 1 oz. Gold Coin (approx. $1,200 value, limited to first 100) or $599 Cash • (10 winners) $500 Gold Mine Jewelers Gift Certificates • (16 winners) Play $245 on Fort Knox Slot Machine (49 bets at maximum bet)

$250,000 Drawings! In addition to all the prizes you can get for filling in the card with stamps, every prize include entries for the big Gold Rush Bingo drawings on Saturday, August 22 and September 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus the Grand Prize Eureka! drawings on Saturday, September 26, from noon to 8 p.m. After each drawing date, all entries will be removed from the bin and secured in a Vault. The Grand Prize Eureka! Drawing will include all entries from the entire promotion period.

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Take care of your cards Lost, stolen, or damaged cards will not be replaced. Cards are void if copied, transferred, purchased, sold, or damaged. Cards have no cash value. Every card must include player’s name and valid Dreamcatcher’s Club account number in order to be redeemed for prize.

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Gold Rush Bingo Prizes • Left side white boxes = Acorn & Feathers Pin + 1 drawing entry + $10 Promo Slot Play • Left & Top = Gold Rush Bingo T-shirt + 2 drawing entries + $25 Promo Slot Play • Left, Top & Right = Gold Rush Bingo Cap + 3 drawing entries + $50 Promo JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

WINNERS

Slot Play Outside Box (all white boxes) = 1 Spin of Prize Wheel* + 4 drawing entries + $100 Promo Slot Play

*Prizes on Wheel may include up to $500 Cash, Acorn & Feather Pin, Gold Rush Bingo T-Shirt, Gold Rush Bingo Cap, Dining Credit, Sutter Gold Mine Tours, additional Drawing Entries, and more

$5,400

MONA Lodi

$1,600

Inside Box (all inside gold boxes) = $250 Gold Mine Jewelers Gift Certificate + 7 drawing entries Black Out (all boxes) = 1 oz. Gold Coin (approx. $1,200 value, limited to first 100) or $599 cash + 10 drawing entries

Must be present to win at all drawings. Must be a Dreamcatcher’s Club member to participate. It is player’s responsibility to fill out drawing tickets legibly and place in drawing bin. All stamps must include initials and badge number of issuing employee, hot seat stamps must also include date & time. An invalid stamp invalidates the entire card. Bingo card prizes must be redeemed by midnight Friday, September 25, 2009. All prizes limited to supplies available. Bingo cards are void if copied, transferred, purchased or sold. Management reserves all rights.

SAM San Jose

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DENNIS Escalon

$2,000

WINNERS

SAL Stockton

$6,750

BUDDY Stockton

$1,600

$20,000 Summer of Fun Giveaway in the Poker Room

Poker players can win a share of $20,000 cash during the Summer of Fun Giveaway in the Poker Room. All qualifying hands (Full House Queens or better) in a live raked game through August 28 receive one drawing ticket. You can also earn a ticket by placing “in the money” during any scheduled Poker Tournament through August 27. Drawings will be held hourly from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on: • Thursday, July 9 • Wednesday, July 22 • Tuesday, July 28 • Thursday, August 6 • Wednesday, August 12 • Tuesday, August 18 • Thursday, August 27 Winning ticket holders will each receive $100, plus a $100 Stack Attack will be awarded to the table they are playing on. The big Grand Prize drawings will be held on Friday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GRAND PRIZES Time

Individual Win

Table Win

10 a.m.

$100

11 a.m.

$100

Noon

$100

1 p.m.

$200

$100

2 p.m.

$200

$100

3 p.m.

$200

$100

4 p.m.

$300

$100

5 p.m.

$500

$100

6 p.m.

$1,000

$200

7 p.m.

$1,000

$200

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$5,000

$300

Prize winners have two minutes to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Players must retain their portion of the ticket stub for winning ticket verification. Winners will be announced in the Poker Room and on the Mezzanine. Tickets are not transferable. All tickets except winning tickets will remain in the drawing bin for the duration of this promotion. Employees of Jackson Rancheria are not eligible to participate. Management reserves all rights.

Super Bad Beat Jackpot is back! TREVA Stockton

$1,800

Jackson Rancheria’s Super Bad Beat Poker Jackpot is back by popular demand. The Super Bad Beat Jackpot award is based on a hand of four of a kind eights or better being beaten by hand of greater value in a game of Texas Hold ‘Em. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen, as Robert from Placerville discovered last December when it hit it for over $213,000!

This year the jackpot will be capped at $100,000. Will you be the lucky player? The 24 hour Poker Room at Jackson Rancheria is perfect for players of any level, featuring 11 tables with variations of Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha, and Stud. Enjoy low-limit, high-limit or no-limit games, dedicated beverage service, a real-time tournament board, and friendly dealers who want you to have a good time.

Win with Double Suited Blackjack! SALLY Salinas

$2,110

Double Suited Blackjack is here every Monday through Thursday in August. Every 30 minutes from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. four lucky tables will be selected and PAID DOUBLE on all suited Blackjacks for one half hour. AUGUST 2009 • THE ARROW

All current players seated at the table when it is selected are eligible. Arrive after the drawing and you are out of luck. Floor supervisors will determine the starting time for each table. Last drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m.

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WINNERS New Club Benefit!

Dreamcatcher’s Club members can now ‘Shop Jackson’ and Save! Now your Dreamcatcher’s Club card is more valuable than ever. Thanks to a new program called “Shop Jackson,” merchants all over the city of Jackson are offering special discounts just for you. Just show your Dreamcatcher’s Club card at any participating business to take advantage of their special offers. This new program is only available August 1 through October 31, 2009, so don’t miss out on all these special offers throughout our home town. Teaming with the rich history of the Gold Rush, Jackson successfully blends the old and the new. It began as a gold mining camp in 1848 and today is the hub of commerce and seat of government in Amador County. Jackson blends the

ambiance of a Gold Rush-era downtown district and Victorian era neighborhoods with modern shopping centers where you can experience the serenity and friendliness of small town charm. Whether you are looking for something for yourself, your car or your home, a gift, an interesting day of exploring, or professional services, Jackson has it all. Check out the list of more than 60 Jackson businesses with special offers available only to Dreamcatcher’s Club members. Visit JacksonCasino.com for details on business locations, hours, etc.

99¢ Entertainment Store 50% off your first 10 items

APS Associates, Inc. FREE copy of WSJ Best seller “Who’s Got Your Back” by Keith Ferrazzi

“Shop Jackson” is a program of the Jackson Revitalization Committee in partnership with Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. All offers are the sole responsibility of the individual businesses.

A.C.T. Retractable Screens Will pay sales tax on any screen door installation

Bank of Amador 6-month service charge waiver on new checking. 0.25% discount on new loans. 0.25% bonus on new time deposits.

Absolute Service $50 off windshield replacement; FREE Chip repair

$2,500

OFELIA Stockton

$3,000

JIM Woodbridge

$3,000

Bev-Ann’s Salon Buy 1, get 2nd item 1/2 off equal or less value, excluding dermalagica

All About Real Estate $100 on Dreamcatcher Card upon close of escrow with All About Real Estate

Big O Tires 10% off ALL auto repairs and maintenance. 50% off tire installation w/tire purchase.

All Power Brokers Real Estate $100 Credit toward your closing cost if you are represented by an All Power Broker Real Estate Associate. Free Market evaluation.

Blackwell Beauty Studio $10 off any beauty services $20 or more or $2 off any beauty products over $10. Enter free daily drawing.

Amador Fireside Center Come in, enter our drawing for a FREE fireplace, receive 30% off your purchase JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

DON Jackson

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JESSIE Modesto

$11,769

WINNERS

RODRIGO Acampo

$1,350

Blue Oak Veterinary Hospital 10% off wellness lab work for dogs and cats.

Jackson Cleaners 10% off all orders

Buy & Sell Press One Free Special Effect when you call in your classified ad and say “Dreamcatcher” - worth up to $34!

Jackson Paint Spot Contractor discount on all paint Jackson Tire Service Free alignment with 2 or 4 tire purchase

The Celtic Knot $25 Gift Card with purchase of $100 or more in product.

Jackson True Value FREE 2010 Calendar! While Supplies Last. Don’t miss this month’s unbeatable “Bargain of the Month!”

Coldwell Banker Award Realtors $250 Credit towards closing costs for any buyer or seller that closes a transaction with us through this promotion.

JAVIER Modesto

$15,020

JB’s Awards & Engraving 10% off

Dunlop Family Furniture & Mattress Take 10% off any purchase over $500, excluding clearance items. ALSO, buy any mattress set over $500 & receive free pillow, bed frame & delivery.

Jose’s Mexican Restaurant Web Site Buy One/Get One Free Suprema Tostada, other available coupons: $1 off any combination every day

Excel Electric FREE! Basic in home energy audit performed by our own energy analyst (a retired utility company energy auditor and inspector)

Law Offices of Gwendolyn K. Christenson 30 minute free consult; $50 off will package or trust update (or) $100 off new trust package

Foothill Renovations FREE kitchen sink with purchase of kitchen cabinets up to $500 retail or bathroom sink with purchase of vanity, countertop & faucet up to $150

ROSALYNE Manteca

$4,503

Main Street Emporium 10% off total purchase of $25 or more per dealer Mel & Faye’s Diner 10% off meal ticket Monday - Thursday

Full Circle Trading Co. 10% off on all sterling silver & turquoise jewelry and stone carvings

Merzlak Signs FREE graphic design with any sign order

Gold Mine Jewelers To be determined

Miguel’s Landscaping 15% off on all new landscape projects

Hein & Co. Bookstore 20% off on ALL purchases

Mother Lode Printing Free! 250 Business Cards when you buy 250 Business Cards. Composition charges do not apply to free offer.

Home & Farm Supply Buy 1, get 1 FREE gadget each time you shop our new location

CAROL Lodi

$2,700

New York Fitness FREE Day Pass; 50% off enrollment fee

Homestead Mortgage Free Credit Report and Appraisal to be reimbursed at close of escrow

North State Auto Body Free carwash for 1 year with repair of car over $500

Jackson Cards Greeting cards on-line AUGUST 2009 • THE ARROW

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WINNERS Picture Place Photography 10% off wedding or event location photography services - free consultation

Swensen’s Shoe Store 5% off regular price - shoes and apparel Tambien Mexican Kitchen Sopes $6.25 all day, every day

Play It Again Sports $25 OFF minimum purchase of $100

Temple Studios and Productions 20% off all services provided

Poor Man’s Bronze 30% off any one-time purchase.

$1,600

Teresa’s Place 15% off food purchases

The Potters Workshop 10% off

Trader Stan Bring Trader Stan your valuables, borrow our CASH, go play! 20% off retail jewelry items.

Re/Max Gold Make an appointment to become part of our client base and receive market updates, customer appreciation items monthly AND A CASH VOUCHER to be redeemed at any participating merchant.

Trassare Jewelers 15% off all regularly priced jewelry items & FREE ring cleaning and inspection Travel Professionals $25 discount on a 7 day cruise plus ship board credits

Real Deal Antiques Come in and get a “Real Deal” and we also pay your sales tax

NAZZARENA Sacramento

$10,000

TSPN TV Show your Dreamcatcher’s Club card for special promotional pricing

Richard & Sherry’s Wood Carvings, Antiques 30% off all wood carvings

Unforsaken Body Art 10% off piercings. 15% off tattoos. Free after care kit with any service.

Riley’s Express Car Wash & Valvoline Express Care $2 off Riley’s Best Wash; $5 off any lube service

Up-Country Pool Center FREE Beach Ball with $20 purchase or more

The Rusty Rose 10% off any purchase. Any item over $50 receive 10% off and no sales tax.

Upstairs Antiques - J & N Antiques 10% off purchase of $25 or more

Sierra Mail & Copy Center 15% off FedEx shipping Monday thru Thursday

ROBERT Stockton

$1,500

Virtual Perceptions - Studio 18 Spend $25 or more and receive 15% off

Skincare by Elizabeth (at BevAnn’s) Buy 2 particle free dermabrasions, get 1 FREE ($75 value). $10 classic facial (reg. $55)

Volcano Glass Works 10% off everything, 20% off on items over $500

Stacey Lollar - Realtor/Notary Free Home Warranty

Weatherby-Reynolds-Fritson Engineering and Design FREE 1st consultation with an engineer

Sue’s Shoppe $10 off a $50 purchase (sale items not included) Monday-Thursday

Western Health Care Industries 10% off all cash sales.

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JEANNETTE Hayward

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MARIE Sacramento

$5,000

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ANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY Blackjack Tournaments

Poker Room Tournaments

Monday & Wednesday

10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.

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Slot MiniMarathons

Mondays & Wednesdays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

$30 buy-in

One entry for every 100 points earned 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Winners announced at 8:30 pm

$4,000 in Cash Prizes! Limited to the first 84 players (no re-buys) Dreamcatcher’s Club discounts available on Mondays

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Community Calendar

There’s Always Something Happening in Gold Country! Amador Farmers Markets Enjoy fresh, local produce and other products all summer long. • Sutter Creek Saturdays through October, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Old Highway 49, South parking lot (near Sutter Hill Road) • Jackson Sundays through October, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Busi Parking Lot on Highway 49 • Pine Grove Wednesdays through October, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pine Grove Community Park • Plymouth Thursdays August 6 - September 17, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. McGee Park on Main Street For more information visitAmadorFarmersMarket. com or call 209-419-2503. Kennedy Mine Tours Jackson Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The historic Kennedy Mine is open for paid and self-guided surface tours weekends and holidays through October. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, free for under 6. For more information call 209-223-9542 or visit www.kennedygoldmine.com. Country Flea Market Amador Country Fairgrounds, Plymouth (Colburn Park) Every Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Good junk and old treasures, new merchandise, arts and crafts, foods, vehicles and vehicle parts. Spaces $20. Sign up at gate 6-7 a.m. For more information call 209-245-3192. Amador County Fair Amador Fairgrounds, Plymouth Thursday - Sunday, July 30 - August 2 Flower leis, hula skirts, and fun will set the mood at the 2009 Amador County Fair. This year’s theme is “A Grape Time to Hukilau,” which honors both local wine grape growers and winemakers as well as Hukilau, an ancient Hawaiian gathering in which large groups of people would work together to catch fish and enjoy a festive beach gathering. There’s entertainment, food, booths, displays, carnival

rides and much more. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and over, $3 for children 7 to 12, with children six and under free. Parking is $4. The Fair opens at 9 a.m. daily and runs until midnight on Thursday and Sunday, and to 1 a.m. to Friday and Saturday. For more information visit amadorcountyfair.com or call 209-245-6921. The Gin Game Cobblestone Theater, Volcano Fridays & Saturdays July 17 - August 9, 8 p.m. Sundays July 26, August 2 & 9, 2 p.m. This 1978 Pulitzer Prize winning play is a vibrant study on loneliness, disillusion, old age, and death, yet fiercely funny. For more information and tickets ($15) visit volcanotheatre.org. Faces of Amador Kennedy Mine Amphitheater Saturday, August 1 - 6 p.m. Enjoy some 1950s fun at the seventh annual Faces of Amador. The show features local talent and sit-com fun reminiscent of the funniest episodes of the “I Love Lucy” show. Presented by Operation Care Board of Directors, adapted by Susan Ross, and directed by Beth Barnard. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, glass of wine, and show. For tickets and information call 209-223-2897 or visit operationcare.org/faces. Proceeds will benefit Operation Care’s domestic violence and sexual assault programs. Wildflower Festival Kirkwood Ski Resort Saturday, August 1 The Wildflower Festival features wine and beer tasting, live music, regional artisans displaying their work, guided hikes, scenic chair rides, and an afternoon BBQ on the Village Plaza. Entry to the festival is free. Purchase tickets for wine and beer tasting and receive a commemorative glass. A percentage of ticket sales from the festival benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation. Cajun Fete Historic Pioneer Hotel in Sheep Ranch Saturday, August 1, 5-10 p.m. The 16th annual dinner and dance will feature

Tom Rigney & Flambeau serving up great Cajun music to go with the terrific meal. Tickets $60. Visit calaverasarts.org for details. Play On Volcano Amphitheater Fridays & Saturdays, August 14 September 12 - 8 p.m. The hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of the maddening interference from the author, who’s trying to revise the script during the rehearsal! For more information and tickets ($15) visit volcanotheatre.org. Jessica Fichot and Fishtank Ensemble Sutter Creek Theatre Saturday, August 22 - 8 p.m. Jessica Fichot, a chanteuse, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is a lot like her hometown of Paris - French at heart, but with a soul that’s truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French, Chinese, American upbringing, her music taking the lists on a twisting journey out of the French chanson tradition, into the lands of gypsy jazz, Chinese and Latin American folk music, and into the wilderness of her imagination. Fishtank Ensemble offers a unique musical experience and a rollicking good time! From the smoky cafes of Bucharest to the Gypsy caravans of yesterday, this band evokes the spirit of a past age and the sounds of tomorrow. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day of show. For tickets and more information visit suttercreektheater.com. Cindy Kalmenson Sutter Creek Theatre Saturday, August 29 - 8 p.m. Cindy Kalmenson is an original voice in Nashville weaving deep sentiments with honesty and humor. Inspired and influenced by her favorite artists - Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Emmylou Harris, to name a few, Cindy has developed a unique and heart felt sound very much her own. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 day of show. For tickets and more information visit suttercreektheater.com.

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

Thanks for Visiting Amador and Calaveras Counties!

WINNERS Get on your motorcycle and join our Poker Run Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel in in Jackson, Placerville, Sacramento, and combination with the New Stockton 99 finally circling back to the beginning at Speedway will play host to a Motorcycle Stockton 99 Speedway, just in time to see Poker Run on Saturday, August 29. the green flag drop. Registration for the run will be held While it is certain that between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. a chance to win prizes is at Stockton 99 Speedway alluring, a poker run offers the morning of the event. much more. You’ll have kson c a J s i Breakfast will be available a chance to ride roads 1 ugust t A a t h g i at the track at a reasonable perhaps you’ve never ia N Rancher ckton 99 price, and you’ll need to eat known. And, you’ll be Sto plenty for the seven-hour riding with old friends the New dway. Spee journey that lies ahead. and most likely make oth. o b r u o y The entry fee is $25, new ones at the same Stop b which includes entrance time. That’s where the into the grandstands for the rewards truly lie. races later that evening. All So, everyone, bring participants 18 & over receive those bikes out to Stockton 99 Speedway $25 in Point Play and a $5 Dining Credit on August 29 and re-discover the Central at Jackson Rancheria. Valley from a different point of view. Participants will roll out of the gates Prizes for the event include New at 10 a.m., with score card and route map Stockton 99 Speedway season passes, in hand, to begin what promises to be a wearing apparel, and family pack of fun and scenic adventure. complimentary tickets. The first checkpoint of the day will be at The New Stockton 99 Speedway is Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Manteca. Cards located at 4105 N. Wilson Way, a quarter will be drawn by each entrant and score mile west of Highway 99. For more cards will be marked accordingly. There information on tickets and times, contact will be four more stops along the way the Speedway Office at 209-466-9999 or which will follow the same procedures, visit the website at www.stockton99.com.

LOLITA Stockton

$12,487

JAMES Elk Grove

$12,000

ANGELITO Stockton

$5,625

Gold Standard Bed & Breakfast Special There’s Gold at Jackson Rancheria this summer, and it’s not all in the Gold Rush Bingo game. Dreamcatcher’s Club members who spend two consecutive nights at the RV Park from through September 27 get Breakfast for free with our Gold Standard Bed & Breakfast Special. JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

(And remember to get your Bingo card stamped for each night you stay.) Spend two nights and get a Breakfast or Brunch Buffet at Raging River for free! Check JacksonCasino.com for Buffet times and menus. Now that’s Jackson Rancheria Style.

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DEBBY Stockton

$4,000

Visit us at the State Fair, WINNERS get a photo and free Point Play

RUTH Livermore

$2,000

ROSA Stockton

$6,578

NICHOLE Lodi

$3,600

VELMA Modesto

$2,500

It’s August, it’s hot, and it’s California State Fair time. This year’s fair is “Weird, Wild & Wacky” and runs August 21 through September 7 at CalExpo in Sacramento. Stop by the Jackson Rancheria booth and get a free photo of yourself, plus $25 in Point Play. Just check the back of your Fair admission ticket for a free point play offer. The offer says it is only for new sign-ups, but we’re letting current members in on the deal, too. Just take your admission ticket to the Jackson Rancheria booth at the Fair and get it stamped. Bring the stamped ticket to the Dreamcatcher’s Club booth in the Casino no later than October 7, 2009, and get $25 Point Play (not the $50 Point Play for new members). And be sure to check out the Amador County exhibit in the California County’s building. The Fair includes the Magnificent

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You can purchase your California State Fair tickets using cash, comps or points at the Dreamcatcher’s Club booth in August. Stop by the booth for details. Midway, Kaiser Permanente Kids Park, Hullabaloo Music Festival, exciting exhibits, amazing attractions, a wide variety of competitions, wine tasting, food, and so much more. All concerts are free with admission. The Fair is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admission is $10, but there are a variety of special packages available. With a theme like “Weird, Wild & Wacky,” you don’t know what you might see at this year’s State Fair. Visit bigfun. org for more details.

Free music in the parks this summer

Free concerts in the parks continue throughout Amador and Calaveras counties this summer. The Amador County Arts Council’s 11th annual TGIF Summer Music Series features free shows on Fridays from 6 p.m. to dusk. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and perhaps a picnic. Electra Road will perform at Mollie Joyce Park in Pioneer on August 7, and The Esquires will offer blues on Saturday, August 15, in Detert Park in Jackson. The summer series will end with the soul jazz organ music of Bobby D. and the Blues Organ-ization at Montevina Winery in Plymouth. For more information visit acaconline. com. The Calaveras Arts Council’s free public concerts are held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring low-back chairs and perhaps a picnic. Turner Park in San Andreas will host the Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo on August 5, performing world music with AUGUST 2009 • THE ARROW

strings and percussion. Passin’ Thru will perform bluegrass, roots, country, and family harmonies on August 12 at the Rail Road Flat School field. This year’s free shows will end with Balkan Gypsy quintet Fishtank Ensemble with saw and song at Cedar Center in Arnold on August 19. For more information visit calaverasarts.org.

New breakfast items at Coffee Café

We’ve added new breakfast items to the Coffee Café menu in the Main Street Food Court. Stop by for a great cup of Peet’s coffee and check out the selections for breakfast for any time. In addition to the specialty pastries, the café also offers sandwiches and salads. Open 24 hours.

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Go ‘Around the World’ at Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre

Main Street Theatre Works’ 2009 summer season at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson continues with the highflying adventure “Around the World in 80 Days” August 7 through September 5. The adventure begins with Phileas Fogg (Ron Adams) making a wager with members of the Reform Club, that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Joined by his manservant Passepartout (Benjamin Ismail), the two head off to the Suez, pursued by the inimitable Detective Fix (Scott Divine), who is convinced that Fogg is a bank robber. It’s a mad dash to India, where Fogg takes a few hours to rescue Princess Aouda (Julie Anchor) from a suttee fire, then they charge on to Hong Kong, Yokahama, America, and back to Jolly Old England. The question is “Does Fogg make it in time to collect on the wager?” Or “Does he miss the rendezvous with cash as Detective Fix serves his arrest warrant?” Don’t miss the exciting conclusion, and the wild ride involved, as five actors take on 32 different characters, with Michael R.J. Campbell playing half of the characters on his own, in this hilarious romp to beat the clock. Performances are Friday and Saturday, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. Come early with picnics, chairs, and jackets for cool summer nights. The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre is located on North Main Street in Jackson, next to the Country Squire Motel. Tickets are available at the gate and are $16, with students and children 18 and JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

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DONALD Pine Grove

$2,700

JOSE Roseville

$3,194 under $12. For more information, visit mstw.org Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is a proud sponsor of Main Street Theatre Works’ 2009 Summer Season. “Around the World in 80 days” is sponsored by Vino Noceto Winery.

Free massage now available 7 days

Dreamcatcher’s Club members can now get a free 15-minute massage at the Hotel any day of the week. This popular program has been expanded to seven days and is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. near the Hotel Lobby. 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.

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DARRELL Rancho Cordova

$5,487

JOSE Modesto

$1,800

WINNERS

LYNDA Stockton

$4,342

SALLY Manteca

$13,500

JOANNE Manteca

$3,600

ROSEMARY Arroyo Grande

$1,279

It’s Ragtime in Sutter Creek August 14-16

The Mother Lode weekend. Others Ragtime Society wishing to play, may will present the 11th do so in this “open annual Sutter Creek piano” setting. Ragtime Festival, The festival will billed as California’s also feature a Silent best small ragtime Screen Night on festival, August Saturday, August 14 through 16 15, at the Sutter throughout the Creek Theater. historic Gold Rush Doors open at 5 town of Sutter Creek. p.m. and the show The town will starts at 5:30 p.m. be jumping with This is an event the sparkling solo whole family will sets, the festival Jack and Chris Bradshaw enjoy. Tickets for extravaganza concerts, mixed sets featuring the movies are $10 per person, or free to the talents of several festival artists, Silent festival badge holders. Movie Night, a Saturday Youth Concert, At 5:30 p.m. Keith Taylor will be at the plus all the hilarity and good music spilling piano for “Sally of the Sawdust” (1925), on into the After Hours sessions where a wonderful combination of humor, love there is always a surprise player or two. and drama, starring W.C. Fields and Carol Invited performers include Patrick Dempster. Aranda, Andrew Barrett, Jack and At 7;30 p.m. Chris Bradshaws, Tom Brier, the Crown Frederick Hodges Syncopators, the Drivons, Marty Eggers, will partner his Frederick Hodges, Vincent Johnson, Carl piano playing with Sonny Leyland, Larisa Migachyov, Will two comedies, Perkins, Stevens Price, the Ragnolia Ragtette, “Mighty Like A the Raspberry Jam Band, Tim Rotolo, Hal Moose” (1926) Smith, Monty Suffern, Keith Taylor, Alan starring Charley Thompson Jr., Virginia Tichenor, and the Chase, and “Habeas Town Square Harmonizers. Corpus” (1928) A pre-festival “open piano” event starring Stan Laurel will take place on Thursday, August 13, and Oliver Hardy as Marty Eggers beginning at 5 p.m. at the Greenhorn graveyard thieves. Creek Resort near Angels Camp. Everyone Badges for is welcome. Come and hear some of the the entire festival festival performers warming up for a lively are $70. Individual day and concert tickets are also available. Kids 16 and under are free if accompanied by a playing adult. Pay at the door or reserve your Stevens Price badge by sending check or cash only to Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 Prospect Drive #10, pmb 12, Jackson, CA 95642. For more information call 209-2230867, email jasser09@yahoo.com, or visit suttercreekragtime.com The Raspberry Jam Band AUGUST 2009 • THE ARROW

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Meet Poker Dealer Michael Battaglia

Dealer Michael Battaglia has dealt just about every card game Jackson Rancheria offers and says his favorites are Poker, which he’s currently dealing, and Craps, which he calls “intense and crazy.” “All the games are great,” he adds, but with Poker you get to sit down. “I get to interact with different guests every day and get to know the regulars, know all about their families. There’s something wonderful each and every day.” He’s quick to point out that playing Poker here is nothing like what you see on TV. It’s much more relaxed and fun, and a great place for beginners to learn the game. Michael was born in Roseville and raised in the Sacramento area. After Florin High School he worked a variety of jobs, including assistant manager at a gas station, supervisor at a printer repair place, and at an Anchor Blue shop in a mall. During most of this time he was working two jobs while raising his younger brother. He even managed to get about a year of college in somehow, studying accounting at Cosumnes River College. His life settled down after he started

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DAVID Manteca

$1,352 Michael relaxes at the end of his shift. working at Jackson Rancheria Casino. He saw an ad in the paper for a Job Fair and decided to check it out. He got here too late and the fair was over, but he picked up an application at the front desk, filled it out, and turned it in to Human Resources. He was surprised three months later when he got a call asking if he was still interested in dealing Blackjack. After completing the Dealer School that was then offered here at the Casino, Michael began dealing and discovered a job he truly loves. He’s currently dealing Poker, but has dealt Craps and Roulette (when we used to offer them), Blackjack, Three and Four Card Poker, Pai Gow, and Mini-Baccarat. “It’s a great job,” he adds. “The thing I love about customer service is that people are so friendly, both the guests and co-workers, everyone. I get to interact with people all day, a real variety of people.” He’s proud that his brother, who he raised from age 12 to 21, graduated from high school, got married and has a kid. When not working Michael says he likes to listen to a variety of music and watch movies. And he likes to shop. “I know people think it’s a girl thing, but I like new things,” he notes. Michael is one of the many people who daily demonstrate Jackson Rancheria Style, making sure that we offer a comfortable and fun experience for all guests whether they are learning a new game or are regulars. If you sit down at Michael’s table, you know you’re going to have a great time.

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REGINA Modesto

$2,700

JENNIFER Ripon

$7,834

NANCY Tracy

$4,000

WINNERS

BOOKER Oakland

$10,000

RONALD Modesto

$2,500

CYNTHIA Lodi

$5,888 WILL YOU BE NEXT? YOU Your Town

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Enjoy Ice Cream & Wine at Convergence Vineyards

Join Convergence Vineyards for a weekend of cool August fun. Ice Cream and wine, they said it couldn’t be done. They did it last year and it was such a hit, people asked for more, so they had to commit. Seriously folks, if you have not paired ice cream with wine before, it is a real treat. Don’t miss it. No charge for this event on August 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Convergence Vineyards is among the first stops on the Amador County wine route, conveniently located on Highway 124, two miles off Highway 16, in Plymouth. Named for a location where three creeks (Amador, Rancheria, and Dry), converge, the winery offers unforgettable views, a great spot for picnicking, and fine wines. Some people drop everything, move to Amador County and open a winery. They risk it all in order to make their winemaking dreams come true. But Stephen and Jamie Concannon followed a more common route now days. To achieve their dream they both worked full time jobs for seven years, while commuting from the Napa Valley to Amador County every weekend. It was a passion for which they were more than willing to give up every hour of their free time. “The area reminded us of what Napa Valley was like 30 years ago,” according to Stephen. “We came upon the most beautiful stretch of land. It was 105 acres of rolling hilltops, sun slopped fields and three creeks all racing to the same destination. It was a convergence of sun, land and water. Within two hours not only had we decide to purchase the property, we also knew where we would build our home, construct a winery, and where the first vineyards blocks would be planted. Everything was falling into place, but there was a lot of work to be done”. Stephen is the winemaker, tends the AUGUST 2009 • THE ARROW

The winery is named for a location where three creeks (Amador, Rancheria, and Dry), converge vineyards, and works the tasting room with his wife Jamie. Jamie has become the winery chef and TV persona, often seen on local programming pairing gourmet food with premium Amador wines. In 2004, they had their first crush as a bonded winery. 2006 saw the first crop from their estate vineyards. They expect to grow the winery production to around 2,000 cases annually, which they sell only in the tasting room and through their web site. They now offer nine wines - Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Barbera, Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Syrah, ZinRah, Petite Sirah, and a Gnarly Vine Zinfandel Port. The wines are outstanding, but production is small and some varieties will be sold out during parts of the year. Many medals and awards have been won including Gold, and Best of State at the California State Fair. An educational vineyard is also planted on the property, with different varietals in four different trellising systems alongside the tasting room. In addition to being a topic of conversation and a learning tool for guests, this will also allow them to see which varietals grow well in their unique environment. Stop by to taste their wines and learn about the solar project, the barn owls nesting in the vineyard, and sustainable farming practices. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 209-2453600 or visit convergencevineyards.com.

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