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Grower's Markets
There are 6 different Farmer's Markets in Nevada County this year.


1

Celebrating 150 Years of Catholic Education. Festivities begin at 8am with a 5K run. Opening ceremonies at School 11am. Living History, Festivites, Raffle and Vendors at school from 11am - 5pm. From 6pm - 10pm Live Music & Dancing. Sunday Pancake breakfast following all masses at St. Patrick's large hall. Mt St Mary Academy. 530-273-4694.


2

The Sierra Master Chorale presents their Spring Concert Sunday, May 2nd at 2pm and 7 pm. Under the direction of Ken Hardin, this 65-member chorale will perform a variety of outstanding works along with an orchestra of viola, cello, and more. Not to be missed! For more information visit www.sierramasterchorale.com. Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, Osborne Hill Road, GV. $15.00. 530-272-3383 x207.


2

Nevada County Concert Band. Enjoy the 50-piece band's preview of its 2010 summer repertoire of big band, pop, classics, folk, and showtunes. This is a terrific family concert that will appeal to all ages. 3:00pm - 4:30pm. First Baptist Church, 1866 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Free. 530-272-6228


12 - 15

California Preservation Foundation 35th Annual Conference.“Preserving a Sense of Place: The Sierra Nevada” Conference Coincides with Amgen Tour of California

The 35th Annual California Preservation Conference titled “Preserving a Sense of Place: The Sierra Nevada,” is set to take place May 12-15- 2010 in Nevada County in the communities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, California.

“Our 2010 annual conference will be an exciting and stimulating event featuring a variety of thought-provoking seminars that are designed to celebrate, illuminate, and advance the preservation and appreciation for the magnificent and legendary Sierra Nevada region"

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Registration can be completed online at: www.californiapreservation.org or by calling (415) 495-0349.


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(Women)EMPOWERMENT Series
NATURAL SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Open your mind and enhance strength of body and spirit while learning physical self-defense techniques, empowering your senses, and energizing personal goals. Develop intuition and natural defenses in relation to personal protection, self-acceptance and ultimately, self-healing. For all women and young women 15+. EMPOWERMENT is a pre-requisite class for "Women's Awareness." 1-4pm. 127 Argall Way, Nevada City CA. $25. (530) 478-1412.


15 - 16

Treasures In A Bag Gold Panning and Gem Hunting Weekend. Learn how to pan for gold and hunt for gems at Treasures In A Bag. Browse our store and choose a bag of gold or select from our wide variety of gemstones. We'll teach you how to find your treasures and you keep what you find. Hours of fun for the whole family! Take a closer look at your treasures with our computerized microscope! We also specialize in Adventure Birthday Parties. Other dates and times are available by group reservations! 10-4pm. 17860 Cattle Dr, Penn Valley. Free, Panning mixes vary. 530-432-7383x215


16

The 2010 Amgen Tour of California, America’s premier bicycling event, will start in historic downtown Nevada City on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

Seven-time Tour de France champion (and 2009 NC Classic winner) Lance Armstrong, defending Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer and a host of top American and international cyclists will compete for the crown.

The Nevada City community is pulling together to host the best and most exciting start The Tour has ever seen. If you’d like to volunteer, call the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce office at 530-265-2692.


22

3rd Annual Union Hill School Car & Motorcycle Fest ‘10. Saturday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. All proceeds go to benefit Union Hill School in Grass Valley. This is a PTC FUNdraiser! 530-272-1962


TBD

11th Annual Relay For Life of Nevada County. www.relayforlife.org/nevadacountyca. 530-559-2437


29 - 30

Northern Sierra Wine Country 11th Annual GOLD HARVEST WINE TRAIL www.NSWinecountry.com


TBD

Valhalla Renaissance Faire, South Lake Tahoe. More information can be found at http://www.valhallafaire.com



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