NEVADA COUNTY

Fine Art for Parents & Child. Tuesdays 10-11:30am or Fridays 12-1:30- Ongoing - Banner Mountain Studio. Come have fun and paint with your child in a special environment. Crafted after the Reggio Emilia method of creating an environment that not only allows your child to paint, but to have a total experience that helps build their self esteem and give new opportunities to learn. The Art Studio is set up so the children can explore new painting techniques and interact with other children as much as they chose, while providing a space for you to create & play as well. I welcome you to come paint with us.
Tuesdays 2-4 years old
Friday 3-7 years old
$15 each class/ Four for $55 / Ten for $115
Basic materials included - Ongoing.

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! 6-9 pm. Mill Street, Downtown Grass Valley. FREE.

Fourth Annual Fred Biletnikoff Hall of Fame Golf Classic. Catta Verdera Country Club, 1111 Catta Verdera, Lincoln, California near Sacramento. Includes celebrity players from across the nation, continental breakfast, a shot gun start, a putting contest, a hole-in-one contest, a 19th hole reception, a dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. On June 1 from 3-7 p.m. at Coaches Restaurant located in Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 5681 Lone Tree Blvd., Rocklin, the Biletnikoff Foundation is hosting an autograph show and every confirmed celebrity is invited to sign for the public.

For tournament reservations and information, call the Dublin foundation office, (925) 556-2525.  You can purchase a foursome at www.biletnikoff.net

First Fridays in The Brickelltown Courtyard. The theme is "Delicious". Over 20 local artist will be representing delicious artwork! Check it out! Music, drinks and snacks will be hosted. The event is from 4 to 8pm and is free. 10368-10382 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-5677. 10368-10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. FREE.

Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) hosts the Annual Donner Summit Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 7, 2008. Meet at 10am at the Soda Springs General Store on Donner Summit. There wil l be an appreciation party afterwards. Everyone is invited!! 530-426-3825

Music in the Mountains Summer Fest, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

1872 Grass Valley Townsite
Peddlers Market
Antiques & Collectibles Grass Valley Downtown Association
(530) 272-8315

Nevada City Father's Day Bicycle Classic. In historic downtown Nevada City. The Nevada City Classic is one of the premiere sporting events in the Sierra foothills, the largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast, and the second-oldest race in the nation.
Historic Nevada City is draped with flags and bunting and provides a colorful backdrop as cyclists whiz through the downtown area, spokes flashing and crowds cheering. Several thousand spectators attend the traditional Father’s Day event.

Senior and professional riders representing top U.S. cycling teams are expected to race in the men's 40-lap main event. Women’s, Junior’s and Master’s races also are planned. Action begins at 1 p.m. and is usually complete by about 6 p.m.

The Nevada City Classic is under the direction and sponsorship of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.

For information on the 48th Annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic, call the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692.

A Grape Affair is June 21st and will be held at the Loma Rica Ranch this year. The wineries of the Northern Sierra Wine Country in Nevada County will come together to host a unique wine event. A Grape Affair features wine tasting and barrel sampling, food and music, educational displays and vineyard tours. This is a unique opportunity to taste the fine wines from the diverse wineries of Nevada County all in one location and to learn about the art and practice of wine making and grape growing. You will discover why Nevada County is such an ideal place to grow grapes and produce wine. Taste delicious wines, and meet the winemakers. Eat wonderful food paired with the wines. Listen to delightful music. Increase your sensory evaluation of wines. Participate in an interactive sensory display of common wine aromas. Tour the vineyard with grape growers and learn about methods of viticulture that yield high quality wines.

The Nevada County Concert Band will present "What's in a Name?" - the first of three concerts in its Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert Series. Music references will include Ray Charles, Proud Mary, Waltz ing Matilda, Danny Boy, Woody Herman, 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

Children's Nature Studies Camp. (7-10 yr olds) 272-5994

Pioneer Classic Car Show Saturday, June 28, 2008 9 am to 3 pm Pioneer Park in Nevada City. No charge for spectators. TROPHIES & PLAQUES, MUSIC & FOOD. $20 pre-registration per vehicle if received by June 21, $25 at gate, No charge for high school students. Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags To the first 125 entrants. Alcohol Free Event. Proceeds to go to Pioneer Park Improvements and to Nevada County Mustangers Christmas for Kids Program. 530-477-0134.

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