KIRKWOOD SKI RESORT
Kirkwood offers Northern California's highest base elevation for some of North America's deepest, driest snow. A diverse 2,300 acres of wide-open terrain promises something for everyone, including a freestyle terrain park, half-pipe, snowboard center, cross country skiing, horse drawn sleigh rides and more. The resort offers innovative learn-to-ski and snowboard programs. The Mountain Village offers slope-side accommodations. The summer season offers mountain biking, horseback riding, a rock climbing wall and nature hiking within the valley. For more information, call Kirkwood at (209) 258-6000, or online at www.kirkwood.com.

BLACK CHASM CAVERN
Black Chasm Cavern was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1976 is considered a "nationally significant natural area." Daily tours given. For information, call 1-866-762-2837 or visit www.caverntours.com.

GOLF COURSES

CASTLE OAKS
Castle Oaks Drive, Ione, CA
209-274--0167
Northwest of Ione, on Castle Oaks Drive off Highway 104; Par 71; Yardage 6,759; Green fees: Monday-Thursday, $42; Friday, $45; Saturday/Sunday $58, including cart; USGA rating: 72.7.

MACE MEADOW
26570 Fairway Drive, Pioneer, CA
209-295-7020.
Highway 88 in Pioneer; Par: 72; Yardage 6,285; Green fees: Weekdays $39 for 18 holes with cart, $17 for 9 holes with cart; weekends $49 with cart. Twilight rate after 3 p.m., $19/$14. USGA rating: 70.1.

JACKSON RANCHERIA
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson
1-800-822-WINN
www.jacksoncasino.com
Owned and operated by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indian, Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel features over 1,500 slot and video machines, more than 50 gaming tables, a 24-hour Poker Room, High Limit Room, and more. In addition there are seven restaurants serving everything from fast food to the best in casual dining. The Hotel offers oversized rooms and suites and the RV Park has 100 full service spots including 30 pull-through sites.

THEATRE

VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY
209-295-6440, 1-866-463-8659
Providing quality theatrical entertainment for more than three decades. Performances in the intimate Cobblestone Theatre and during the summer in the outdoor Volcano Amphitheater.

MAIN STREET THEATRE WORKS
209-267-5680
A professionally oriented, theatre company that brings community theatre artists together to produce classical and contemporary plays. Performances at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson.

SUTTER CREEK THEATRE
209-267-1070 or 1-877-547-6518
Presents contemporary and traditional music, theatrical works, dance, film, and other artistic events.

FINE EYE GALLERY
71 Main St.
Sutter Creek.
209-267-0571
Fine Eye Gallery is a celebration of human expression, featuring fine contemporary crafts and fine art. Open daily, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

GALLERY 10
15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek.
209-267-0203
A full spectrum gallery of contemporary and impressionist works. Both two and three dimensional artists from Northern California are featured. Open Wed thru Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SHENANDOAH GALLERY
12300 Steiner Road, Plymouth.
209-245-4455
10-5 daily. Variety of multimedia works by artist from all over the world.

SILVER LAKE GALLERY
Kit Carson Lodge, Hwy 88 at Silver Lake.
209-258-8500
Mid June through Mid October, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Paintings, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture. Specializing in local artists' scenes of the foothills and the Sierra.

CHARLES SPINETTA WILDLIFE ART GALLERY
12557 Steiner Road, Shenandoah Valley. 209-245-3384
Wildlife artists Joe Garcia, Sherrie Russell Meline. Gary Burghoff (Radar of TV's MASH) and others. Custom framing. Monday through Friday 8 a.m..-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SUTTER CREEK GALLERY
35 Main St., Sutter Creek.
209-267-0228
 Local artists watercolors, oils etchings, soapstones; prints by regional and national artists. Gallery hours 11-5 daily, closed Wednesday.

MUSEUMS

AMADOR COUNTY MUSEUM
225 Church St., Jackson.
209-223-6386
Open Tuesday 10-4, Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission by donation. Tours of Kennedy Mine scale model, Saturday & Sunday from 11-3 on the hour, $1, under 8 years old free. Large tour groups by reservation.

AMADOR WHITNEY MUSEUM
Main Street, Amador City
Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4. Changing exhibit bi-annually. Women and their contribution to the Mother Lode. Admission by donation.

CHEW KEE STORE
P.O. Box 53, Fiddletown
209-223-4131 or 209-367-0696
On Fiddletown Road in Fiddletown. Chinese rammed earth building established as herb shop during the Gold Rush. The only remnant of the once-thriving Fiddletown Chinese Community. Maintained by Fiddletown Preservation Society. Open Saturdays only, April through October, noon-4 p.m.; or by appointment.

MONTEVERDE GENERAL STORE
Randolph Street at Boston Alley, Sutter Creek.
209-267-5647 or 209-267-1431
Turn-of-the-century country store. Thursday, Friday 11-4; Saturday, Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Admission by donation.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY MUSEUM, AT SOBON ESTATE WINERY
14430 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth. 209-245-6554
Artifacts include full-scale horse drawn wagons, farm implements, winemaking tools, furniture and antiques from days gone by in the Mother Lode. Open 10-5 daily.

WESTERN HARDROCK MINING MUSEUM
14207 Highway 49, Amador City
209-267-0848
The Miner's Pick Antiques. Collection of mining and Goldrush memorabilia. Free. Open Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m-5 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.