(updated Aug. 10)

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

SPAGHETTI AND BINGO: Spaghetti and bingo at the Senior Center in San Andreas. Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; bingo, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Information: 754-3967.

CALAVERAS SENIORS: Brown bag luncheon at noon for people 50 years and up. For information: Angie 736-0068.

ON THE WAY

DAR IN AMADOR: Aug. 13 at 1p.m. will hold first meeting to establish Daughters of the American Revolution in Amador County at the Up Country Community Center, 19999 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove (across from Bank of Stockton.) Membership is open to any woman 18 years or older. For information: call Barbara McMahon, 295-7182.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DAY: Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m. at West Point Community Hall. Get acquainted with local organizations; refreshments will be served. Information: 293-7051.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: Aug. 15 and 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Outcast Hall in Pokerville. Cost is $10. For more information: Sandy Miller 754-1495.

VALLEY SPRINGS PC USERS GROUP: Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m., meeting at Veterans Memorial Hall in Valley Springs. Program will feature an overview of identifying components inside a desktop PC presented by Dan Pecoraro of Dickern Dan's Computer Repair. Information: 786-7032.

CABA MEETING: Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m., the Copperopolis Area Business Association will hold a dinner meeting at Saddle Creek Resort. Cost is $20 per person. Information: Marlene at 785-8449 or Katie at 785-7550.

AMERICORPS INFO NIGHT: Aug. 18, 6 p.m. at Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. The Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency has scheduled informational recruitment nights for new AmeriCorps positions. Information: 533-1397, ext. 291.

COOPERATIVE PARENTING CLASS: Family Court Services next Cooperative Parenting Class for divorced or separated parents will begin on Aug. 18. Class meets once a week from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in San Andreas. Information: 754-6832.

JUMPING FROG SENIORS: Aug. 19 at noon will hold pot luck at the Fellowship hall, at the congregational church, 1114 S. Main St. angels Camp. for information: Dolores 736-9942.

WALLACE-BURSON ASSOCIATION BINGO: Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. at Old Burson Firehouse. Information: 763-2714.

HRC BABY FAIR: Aug. 20, HRC will host the third annual Calaveras County Baby Fair, at Utica Park in Angels Camp. The program is dedicated to providing this event as a vehicle of delivering information on county resources as well as offering the residents of Calaveras County a fun-filled day focused on celebrating the families in our county. If you are interested in a sponsorship or perhaps representing your business with a booth, call 754-1205.

BIG TREES FAMILY DAY: Saturday, Aug. 20 at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Some of the fun-filled activities held throughout the day include: nature crafts, live birds of prey, butterfly talks, story telling, Miwok demonstrations of culturally significant plants, "Cocked Hat" bowling, wagon rides, and lots more! Ending the day is a special campfire presentation "Friendly Fire" by Duende Drama. The Calaveras Big Trees Association has contracted a shuttle bus from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 795-3840.

COOL HAWAIIAN LUAU: Aug. 20, 5 p.m. at Turner Park, San Andreas. Hosted by the San Andreas Community Covenant Church Christian Education Board. Suggested donation is $10 for adult, $7 for teens and seniors, $5 for children, or $25 per family. To help plan for food, please purchase tickets prior to Aug. 15 from SACCC office. Information: 754-5881.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEENAGER SEMINAR: Aug. 21, 2-5 p.m. at San Andreas Community Covenant Church in San Andreas. Dr. Les Christie, regarded as an expert on youth ministry and family issues, will offer information for parents of teens and preteens. Cost is $10 per person or $14 after Aug. 14. To order tickets, call Danette from 9 a.m. to noon at 754-3881.

CONCERT AT CHAPEL IN THE PINES: Aug. 21, 6 p.m. at Chapel in the Pines in Arnold, award-winning duo Faithful Heart will be live in concert with a mix of contemporary, traditional, Southern gospel, bluegrass, country and blues for people of all ages. Admission is free. Information: 795-1064.

ON THE WAY

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH POT LUCK: Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Murphys, featuring a speaker from Beneficio Coffee Company of Sacramento. Anyone interested in learning how fair trade benefits the coffee grower and the environment is welcome to participate. Bring a dish to share

CALAVERAS SENIORS: Aug. 26, will hold pot luck at non at the Murphy's Masonic Hall at 384 Church St. Murphy's. For information: Angie 736-0068

ARNOLD LIONS CLUB SPONSORS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: August 23, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Independence Hall on B Street and Blagen Road. All donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and a coupon for "Free" coffee and Donut, courtesy of Calamity Joan's Bakery in Arnold. Donors will also be entered to win a family 4 pack to Marine World or two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, courtesy of Stockton Rowing Club.

HOT COPPER NIGHTS CAR SHOW: Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at O'Byrnes Ferry Road and Copper Cove Drive at the Copper Cove Plaza. Free for spectators, $15 entry fee for cars. Enter your car and win a trophy plaque. Awards given for each car class. First 80 entries get free souvenir dash plaques; raffle prizes and DJ; beer, wine, soda and food. All proceeds go toward Lions Club community and humanitarian projects. Call 785-4222 for information.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: Starting Sept. 1 and continuing through April of 2006, an international interdenominational Bible Study is commencing for its seventh year in Angels Camp with a study of the Book of Revelation at Foothill Community Church in Angels Camp. Information: 736-4783 or 795-7008.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Murphys. Program: Advantages of Breastfeeding. Call 795-4393 for information.

FRIENDS OF THE LOGGING MUSEUM: Sept. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10th annual Logging Jamboree over Labor Day weekend. For information: Pat Bradley 728-1407.

WALLACE-BURSON ASSOCIATION MEETING: Sept. 7, 7 p.m. at El Torero Restaurant in Burson. Information: 772-0336.

ARNOLD LIONS CRUISE TO BAJA: Sept. 11-16, the Arnold Lions invite you to cruise Baja, Mexico. Leave your car at home. Limited staterooms available starting at $690. Includes: round-trip transportation from Calaveras County, four-night cruise aboard the Paradise of Carnival Lines with stops in Catalina and Ensenada, and more. Call 795-1415 or 795-6810 for information.

HOEDOWN FOR HABITAT: Sept. 10, 5-10 p.m. at Murphys Park. Habitat for Humanity hosts a fund-raising event that will include dinner, a no-host beer and wine bar, live band, dancing and silent auction. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or donate time or money, contact 754-5331.

OMBUDSMAN TRAINING: The Mother Lode Ombudsman program will offer training for new volunteers starting Sept. 12. Volunteers are needed in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, Mariposa and Alpine counties. Ombudsmen advocate for senior citizens by helping them to maintain their rights, their dignity and their quality of life. Volunteers complete a 36-hour training course, become certified by the State of California's Department of Aging, then are assigned to a facility. For information or to sign up for training, contact Kathi or Cora at 532-7632.

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP: Sept. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Calaveras County Economic Development Company, located at 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A-1, in San Andreas. The Small Business Development Center out of Stockton will provide free business counseling to individuals interested in starting or expanding a business. Information: Laurie Simmons at 754-9791.

AARP: September 15 will hold general meeting and pot luck, slides on the Excursion will be presented. Information: Barbara Parker 754-5363.

BURSON FOUNDERS DAY: Sept. 17 at Moore's Karate in Burson. Information: 772-0336.

TOBACCO PREVENTION COALITION: Sept. 20, 9-11 a.m., bi-monthly meeting at Calaveras County Office of Education, 185 S. Main Street in Angels Camp. Meetings are open to the public. Information: Joan Mazzetti, program manager, at 754-6592.

THE POWERFUL INFLUENCES OF FATHERS: Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sacramento, the Sierra-Sacramento Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition and the Child Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Center present "Fathers: Their Powerful Influence on the Lives of Children." The conference is for community members, parents and professionals who want to learn more about the critical value of father involvement in the lives of children. Registration fee is $55, which includes all materials. Information: Contact Heather White at 707-284-9536.

SAVE-THE-REDWOODS LEAGUE MEETING: Sept. 23-24; reception and dinner at Ironstone Vineyards, Sept. 23, 6-9:30 p.m.; A day in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Sept. 24, picnic in the park at noon, guided hike of South Grove at 1 p.m. Information: 415-362-2352.

WORKOUT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN'S RESEARCH: Sept. 30, Curves For Women in Valley Springs will be conducting a "Workout" to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The money raised in this event will help to ensure that children with cancer and other life threatening diseases will have a better chance to live. To participate in this exciting, beneficial program, registration information is available by contacting Curves For Women.

DIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: October 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to noon, AARP will offer Driver Safety Course for motorists aged 50 and older, cost is $10. for information: Marshal Atkinson 754-5235.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Oct. 6, 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Murphys. Program: Preparing for Birth and Breastfeeding. Call 795-4393 for information.

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP: Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Calaveras County Economic Development Company, located at 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A-1, in San Andreas. The Small Business Development Center out of Stockton will provide free business counseling to individuals interested in starting or expanding a business. Information: Laurie Simmons at 754-9791.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nov. 3, 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Murphys. Program: Common Breastfeeding Myths. Call 795-4393 for information.

CHS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Nov. 11-12. On Friday, Nov. 11, alumni, former staff and teachers are invited to attend the Big Game pitting the football teams of Bret Harte and Calaveras high schools. A fireworks show is planned for halftime and alumni will be recognized. On Saturday, Nov. 12, alumni, staff and teachers from then and now are invited to a New York steak barbecue to celebrate the centennial anniversary at 5 p.m. at the San Andreas Town Hall. Tickets for both events cost $20 and are available by calling 754-1811, ext. 5301. Early purchase is strongly recommended. Anyone interested in contributing to the fireworks show may call 754-3504.

AARP ROAD TRIP: Nov. 14-17, AARP Chapter 1568 will host a bus trip to Laughlin/Las Vegas leaving Longs parking lot in Valley Springs at 6:30 a.m. with additional pickup in San Andreas, parking lot behind the Town Hall departing at 7 a.m. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided. The cost for this excursion is $192 per person. The fare is due by Oct. 7. You need not be an AARP member to join the group. For more information call 763-5333.

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP: Nov. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Calaveras County Economic Development Company, located at 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A-1, in San Andreas. The Small Business Development Center out of Stockton will provide free business counseling to individuals interested in starting or expanding a business. Information: Laurie Simmons at 754-9791.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Dec. 1, 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Murphys. Program: Nutrition and Weaning. Call 795-4393 for information.

EXPLORE NEW ORLEANS & CRUISE THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN: February 15, 2006 AARP will host a nine day trip. The public is welcome to join. For information: Barbara Parker 754-5363.

ONGOING

FREE TELEVISION PRODUCTION CLASSES: Every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Ed Lark, manager at the public access TV studio, will be starting a new television class (lasting 12 weeks) that will teach the basics of television production. These classes are free to Calaveras County residents and are held at the studio. Classes are limited to 16 students. Information: 754-4021.

CULTURAL HOMESTAY INTERNATIONAL: Host families being sought for students from abroad. Information: Suzanne Autry 800-521-1278.

SONS IN RETIREMENT: Sons In Retirement Murphys is seeking new members n men of good character who have retired or semi-retired from gainful employment and who are recommended and sponsored by a member in good standing. If you are new to the Murphys area SIR is a great way to make new friends and to learn about our community and its rural lifestyle. Murphys Mark Twain SIR meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at the Murphys Masonic Hall, 354 Church Street, Murphys.

If you are interested in becoming a member of SIR or would like more information, contact membership chairman Jim Wood at 728-8237 or email: sirjim@comcast.net.

JOIN THE MOTHER LODE YOUTH SYMPHONY: The Mother Lode Youth Symphony is currently accepting intermediate to advanced youth musicians to join our orchestra program for the 2005-2006 Season. Positions are open for string players, including violin, viola, cello and bass; plus wind, brass and percussion. The youth symphony meets every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Calaveras High School music room. For more information or to join, call Colleen Smart at 728-2131, Terri Tanner at 772-1450, or log on to www.mlys.org. The following deadlines apply: Strings/applications due by August 1st. Winds, brass and percussion/applications due by August 10th.

SHARPEN YOUR JOB SEARCH TOOLS: Drop in at Job Connection Calaveras (700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A in San Andreas) on any Monday or Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. to learn the latest ways to sharpen you job search tools. Call 754-4242 for information.

ART CLASSES: Elaine Staben offers classes for adults and kids in water color, acrylic, collage, pastels and more in Avery. Call 795-2911 for information.

PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT: VNA Hospice is offering a free Parents Helping Parents Support Group for parents who have lost a child through death. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Copperopolis Library and is open to the public and free. Call 736-2338 for information.

STITCHES FROM THE HEART: Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Contact Kathy Silverton at 866-472-6903 or e-mail stitchfromheart@aol.com for information.

CHURCH SERVICES: Calvary Chapel Valley Springs meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. at the Jenny Lind Elementary School and on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at our church facility, 81 Highway 12, across from MarVal in Valley Springs. Call 772-9845 for information.

ESCOBAR RECYCLING: Escobar Recycling offers a cash refund for beverage containers. Now open five days a week,

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

Friday and Saturday. Located in Murphys next to Sierra Hills

Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

and in Copperopolis next to

Payless market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No milk or wine containers. For more information contact

Fernando Escobar at (559) 232-2404.

NEW CONNECTIONS HAS NEW TIMES: New Connections, a free program for parents, grandparents and caregivers, now meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are held at the High Five School Readiness Center at Jenny Lind Elementary School, 5100 Driver Road in Valley Springs. The program offers participants opportunities to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting, learn new parent techniques, and interact with other parents. Childcare is provided, and there are potluck dinners.

BOOK BUDDIES: Fridays at 11 a.m. at the First 5 Calaveras School Readiness Center at Jenny Lind Elementary School, a fourth-grader from Jenny Lind Elementary reads to your child. Call

772-0840 for information.

NEW WEBSITE FOR

FAMILIES: A new Web site, http//www.sierrasaccoalition.org, developed by the Sierra-Sacramento Regional Coalition, which includes Calaveras County, offers information on child abuse, parenting tips, resources for families in the counties represented as well as across the state, child safety, statistics, legislative information, Amber Alert link, Megan's Law link.

SAN ANDREAS TEEN

CENTER: From 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 3 p.m. on Fridays in the basement of the San Andreas Town Hall, the San Andreas Teen Center is open. Teenagers may stop in at any time during operating hours. Call 754-1660 for information on programs at the center.

CALAVERAS FLY FISHERS MEETING: Every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Party House in Forest Meadows, the Calaveras Fly Fishers group meets. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to learn about fly fishing. Call 795-1054 for more

information.

GOLD COUNTRY COIN CLUB MEETING: Every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Round Table Pizza restaurant in Arnold. Call 795-6656 for more information.

BINGO: On the third Friday of every month at the Burson Fire Hall on Burson Road, the Wallace-Burson Association holds bingo games. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird games start at 6:45 p.m.; regular games start at 7 p.m. Ten games for $15. Come and enjoy food and fun with friends. All proceeds go back into the community.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Every third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the San Andreas Community Covenant Church at 261 Treat Avenue, Habitat for Humanity Calaveras meets. For more information, call 754-5331 on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SIERRA LADIES BRIDGE: On the second Tuesday of the month at the Snowflake Recreation Center in Blue Lake Springs in Arnold, the Sierra Ladies Bridge group gathers for lunch and bridge. The cost is $13, and includes lunch and prize money. Wine is provided at an additional fee. Lunch is at 12 p.m., bridge follows. For intermediate players and above. Call 795-7539 to be added to the call list.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 12 to 1:30 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Murphys Library conference room, the Visiting Nurses of the Mother Lode and Hospice of the Sierra provide bereavement support classes for people in Calaveras County who have lost a loved one. The group is facilitated by a licensed counselor and Hospice bereavement volunteer. There is no charge. Call 728-2996 or 533-6830.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING: Every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys. Call 728-3079 or 795-7524.

BETTER BREATHERS MEETINGS: 1 to 2 p.m. at Classroom 1 at the Community Health Education Center at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital in San Andreas, Calaveras County Better Breathers meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Call 754-2643 or 754-5390.

FOOTHILL CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pizza Factory in Valley Springs. Open to all classic car owners. Call 887-3328.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS: Every third Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary School in Angels Camp and every first Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Springs Elementary School, the Calaveras County Mental Health Department hosts support meetings for parents of children with emotional or behavioral problems. For more information, call Mike Carll at 754-6885.

BINGO GAMES: Third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Rancho Calaveras Clubhouse on Highway 26 at Baldwin Street, bingo games are held. Proceeds benefit the clubhouse. Call 772-1355.

ISSUES ON AGING SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room 3 at the Senior Center in San Andreas. Facilitated by the Senior Peer Support Group, the meetings are for anyone having difficulty with the challenges of aging. Call 754-6525.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE CALAVERAS COUNCIL: Every third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Charles Place at the corner of Highway 49 and Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. Meetings are open to public. For more information, call 754-1205.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Calaveras Senior Center on Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas.

HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB MEETINGS: On the third Thursday of each month at the IOOF Hall on Washington Street in Sonora, the Sonora Regional Horseless Carriage Club meets. The non-profit group promotes the enjoyment, study and preservation of vehicles manufactured prior to 1916. New members are especially welcome. Call 728-8738.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: At 10 a.m. on the first Friday of each month at the First Congregational Church in Murphys, the Calaveras County La Leche League meets. Pregnant or nursing mothers are welcome to attend. Call 795-4393.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS MEETING: From 9 a.m. to noon on the first Tuesday of every month, HRC/Child Care Resources holds workshops for those interested in becoming family childcare providers. Call 754-1075.

DANCE LESSONS: Wednesdays at Angelo's Hall in Columbia State Historic Park, Sierra Gold holds dance lessons. Introductory class runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; intermediate lesson goes from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $20 a month or $6 per class. Call 532-2956.

FRIENDS OF THE LOGGING MUSEUM: Meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines. Call 795-6782.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL: Every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the meeting room below the Ironstone Vineyards museum. Group helps members develop and become better public speakers. Guests always welcome. Call Chris Gomez at 728-1251, ext. 42.

BRIDGE GAMES: Mondays at 12 p.m. at the Calaveras Senior Center in San Andreas, social bridge games are played and duplicate bridge is played on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bring a partner. Call 772-1899 for details, or show up ready to play.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church on Highway 4 in Avery. Support, information and services for cancer patients, survivors, family members and friends. Learn techniques to cope with and recover from cancer and meet survivors. Call 754-5381 or 795-5970.

QUILT GUILD MEETING: Quilt Guild of Valley Springs meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church at 135 Laurel St. All experience levels are welcome. Call 772-2686.

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sierra Bible Church at the corner of Jones and Main Street in Murphys. Childcare provided. Call 728-3021.

NAMI GOLD COUNTRY: Meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 520 N. Main St., Room 203 in Angels Camp. Speakers and informative videos, advocacy and support. Call 736-4264.INDEPENDENCE HALL QUILTERS: Every Monday at 9 a.m. at Independence Hall in White Pines, the Independence Hall Quilters meet. Call 795-6647.

SHARE MEETINGS: Local chapter of SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc., meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. Call 772-3337.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP: First Thursday of the month; 11:30 a.m. meeting; noon luncheon; 1 p.m. program, First Congregational Church Social Hall in Murphys. Information: 728-8647.

GRACE COVENANT: P.F.G.C. fellowship bible studies every Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. at 2449 S. Highway 49 in San Andreas.

SAN ANDREAS MERCHANTS MEETING: 12 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Calaveras County Library on Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas, the San Andreas Merchants Association meets. Call 754-0127.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Every Sunday following the 11:30 a.m. services, the Foothill Lutheran Church offers confirmation classes.

WALKING TOUR: Every Saturday at 10 a.m. in historic Murphys.

BUSINESSMEN'S FELLOWSHIP: A full Gospel Layman's Ministry, all men and women invited. Meets the fourth Saturday every month at the Calaveras Senior Center in San Andreas. For information, call Bill Nelson at 786-3365.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. Call 736-4777 for more information.

WEST CALAVERAS ROTARY: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at the La Contenta Golf Club, 1635 Highway 26, west of Valley Springs, the West Calaveras Rotary Club meets. For information, call Terry Clark at 772-1055.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: AARP, Arnold Chapter 1985 has and needs medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes and other items for loan in the Arnold/Murphys area. Call Chad 795-5966 or Bob 795-2768.

MOMS IN TOUCH MEETING: Every Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at various locations, Moms in Touch, a group of mothers and grandmothers meet to pray for Bret Harte High School students, staff and teachers. Call 728-2651 for meeting locations.

MOMS IN TOUCH MEETING: Every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at various locations, Moms in Touch, a group of mothers and grandmothers meet to pray for Mark Twain Elementary School students, staff and teachers. Call 728-3910 for meeting locations.

FORTY-NINER BREAKFAST LIONS MEETING: At 7:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in San Andreas, the 49'er Breakfast Lions Club Meets. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 8 a.m. Call 754-3431 for more information.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Every second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the multi-purpose room at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, the Man to Man prostate cancer support group meets. The group is co-sponsored by the hospital and the American Cancer Society and strives to provide a comfortable setting among peers for discussion, education and support through the recovery process for prostate cancer. Call 257-7609 for more information.

LIBRARY COMPUTERS: Moke Hill Library has two computers hooked up to the Internet. Call 286-0507 for information. Murphys Volunteer Library has an Internet computer available to the public. Must have library card to access. Call 728-3036 for more information.

ADULT TUTORING: Recruiting volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, math and preparing for GED. Two hours per week. Info: 754-0901.

BINGO: Third Saturday of every month at the West Point Community Hall on Highway 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early bird at 6:30 p.m.; regular bingo at 7 p.m.

BREASTFEEDING COALITION MEETINGS: Every fourth Monday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Calaveras Senior Center on Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas, the Amador/Calaveras Breastfeeding Coalition meets. Call 772-0511.

WEST POINT LIONS' BINGO: Second Saturday of each month at the West Point Community Hall, Highway 26. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 6 and regular games at 6:30 p.m.

CALAVERAS COUNTY SENIOR NETWORK MEETINGS: On the first Thursday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Foothill Village at 1400 Foothill Village Drive in Angels Camp, the Calaveras County Senior Network meets. Call 728-0602.

MOTHER LODE SCOTS: First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Amador Senior Center at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, the Mother Lode Scots meet. Call 223-3584 for more information.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a bereavement support group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Union Congregational Church in Angels Camp. Meetings are sponsored by VNA Hospice of the Sierra. Call 736-2479 for more information.

BINGO GAMES: At 7:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Black Creek Park clubhouse, 940 Black Creek Drive outside Copperopolis, bingo games are held. Proceeds benefit the Copperopolis Fire Protection District. Call 785-4815 for more information.

AL-ANON MEETING: Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church at 1391 Cedar Pine Lane in Pine Grove. Meetings are for friends and family of alcoholics. Call (530) 676-5778 for more information.

AL-ANON MEETING: At the Fellowship Hall at 107 Water St. in Jackson, Al-Anon holds weekly meetings for the friends and family members of alcoholics. Times are 7 p.m., Monday; 11:30 a.m., Wednesday; 12 p.m., Thursday; 7:30 p.m., Friday and 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Call (530) 676-5778 for more information.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the hospice administrative office at 1500 S. Highway 49, Suite 105 in Jackson, Hospice of Amador offers two Bereavement Support Groups. For information, call 223-5500.

VISIONS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS GROUP: First and third Tuesdays of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys. Contact motherlodeda@yahoo.com.

Bingo: 7 p.m. every Wednesday of every month. at the Rancho Calaveras Community Center Hwy. 26 and Baldwin. Call 772-1355 for more information.