NEVADA COUNTY

The Nevada County Land Trust offers hikes and events all summer long. 530-272-5994

Growers Markets in NC Visit Nevada City for local, farm fresh fruits and vegetables. The Nevada County Certified Growers Market. For information on the markets, call 265-5551.

Ghost Tours in Nevada City. Saturday evenings through Halloween. 8:00pm, Nevada City. $10. 265-6877.

Thursday Night Marketplace. Mill And Main Streets, Grass Valley. 6-9:30PM. Free. A Celebration of Free Enterprise! Art, Crafts, Health and more! over 200 booths, Throughout histroric downtown Grass Valley Street Cafes, wine tasting, an international food court, libation garden, community dining and libation. Live music and Free Concert Series. Also features the Mill Street Certified Farmers Market. Activities for the full family! You will find it all at the Marketplace. 272-8315.

Mill Street Certified Farmers Market offers farm fresh produce, health & wellness products, art, craft and music featuring local products and local farmers, flowers and plants. Unique festival food and street cafes offer tastes from around the block and arond the world. Free! All ages!

4th of July Parade & Celebration. Parade down the historic streets of downtown Nevada City, California. Celebration afterwards at the Nevada County Fairgrounds with food, musical entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m.

For more information on this event, call the Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-655-NJOY.

The Nevada County Concert Band will perform a free pre-parade curbside concert for all music-loving early-birds seeking shady seats. The 10am concert starts one hour before the 11am downtown Nevada City parade, and the band will continue to play periodically throughout the parade too.

Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) invites you to the DSAA Annual Community Picnic on Saturday, July 5th. There will be great food on the BBQ, beverages, live music, gam es for the kids and a raffle. The BBQ will be held on Saturday, July 5th from 11am - 3pm on Donner Summit at the picnic grounds behind DSL (Summit Restaurant). Tickets are $20 and benefit DSAA. 530-426-3825

RED, WHITE & BLUEs! 7-10pm - Red wine - White candles - and the Blues! Picnic dinner at the Pilot Peak winery! You bring your elegant picnic - we'll have the candles, tables, music and wine. Strict RSVP only please email info@pilotpeak.com for RSVP information and cost - Winery Open normal hours 12-5pm.

Jazz Camp Faculty kickoff Concert on Tuesday July 15, 7 PM at the Miners Foundry. $10 general public. 530-273-2393.

Jazz Camp for all ages, all instruments and voice. Faculty of 11 great musicians under the Artistic Direction of Bill Douglass. Faculty kickoff Concert on Tuesday July 15, 7 PM at the Miners Foundry. $10 general public. Student Concert is Sunday July 20 at Miners Foundry, 7 PM. $10 to general public. Four tickets included in Jazz Camp tuition. Read all about it on the web site. www.sierrajazzsociety.com. Nevada City School of the Arts. $450. for 5 days incl. Lunch and 4 tickets to the Faculty and student concerts. 530-273-2393.

Summer Nights 2008-Nevada City’s Annual Celebration. During Summer Nights, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and filled with arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and music. Leading Sierra foothills musicians perform on outdoor stages throughout the downtown area. Hours are 6-9 p.m. There is no admission charge.

Nevada City is located at the 2,500-foot elevation on the forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Summer days and evenings are cooler than in the Sacramento Valley.

From Sacramento, take eastbound Interstate 80 to Auburn and Highway 49 north to Nevada City. It’s a one-hour drive from the capital. From Marysville and the north valley, take eastbound Highway 20. From Reno and Lake Tahoe, take westbound I-80 and state route 20.

The 18th Annual Summer Nights celebration is sponsored by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. For information, call (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY.

2008 Entertainers will be announced in May or June, 2008.

California WorldFest features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned children's program...celebrate mid-summer with us under the cool, tall pines of the Sierra foothills. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Nevada County Fairgrounds. $10.00 - $140.00. 530-891-4098

American Volkssport Association(AVA)Walks. 10k(6.2 miles)and 6k(3.7 miles). Walk the Truckee River Legacy Trail. Mostly flat,wooded dirt paths, intermittent shade. Self guided. Register and receive directions/map. Restrooms only at start/finish. Carry own water. Dogs on leash with clean-up. All welcome. Registration 8a.m.-1p.m. Finish by 4p.m. Hosted by Tahoe Trail Trekkers. www.tahoetrailtrekkers.org. Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA. Contact: Judy-530-587-2162 - totruckee@jps.net

The Children's Festival has a Medieval Renaissance theme with jugglers, musicians, storytellers, magicians, crafts & food. Children are encouraged to dress in costume. 9am to noon & 5pm to 8pm. Pioneer Park, Nevada City. $3. 265-2165.

Jazz Camp Student Concert is Sunday July 20 at Miners Foundry, 7 PM. $10 to general public. 530-273-2393.

Revival: From Old Town Truckee to Old School Carnival, you will enjoy this event in the heart of Brickelltown. With everything from bobbing for apples to blue grass music, and lots of local flavor, this is an event for the entire family. 11am - 6pm. The revival starts at noon, so don’t forget grandma! 10368-10382 Donner Pass Rd, The Brickelltown Courtyard. FREE. 530-587-5677-583-3011 P0 Box 7676 Tahoe City,CA 96145-7676

Lake of the Sky Garden Club 20th annual Garden Tour.View ten private gardens, including six lakefronts. Easy access,level and flat walking. Two groupings of three gardens, park once, view all three. Complimentary refreshments. Local artists on site creating original works. 10a.m.- 4p.m. Lake Tahoe North Shore. Tickets- $20.00.

For tickets send check/money order to Lake of the Sky Garden Club PO Box 1827 Tahoe City, CA 96145-1827.

Tickets may be purchased at local Tahoe/Truckee nurseries after July 1st.

Contacts: Anne- annechartier@marykay.com 530-546-4902 or Barbara- 530-583-3011 P0 Box 7676 Tahoe City,CA 96145-7676

The Nevada County Concert Band will present "The Spirit of Champions" - the second of three concerts in its Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert Series. Music references will include Olympic Theme, Thunder (NASCAR theme ), The Great Race March, Music from "The Incredibles," and much more. Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City, CA. 5:00pm. Free. This is a terrific family concert that will appeal to all ages. www.nccb.org