NEVADA COUNTY

Grower's Markets
There are 5 different Farmer's Markets in Nevada County this year.

California Lectures Announces 2010-2011 Season
Michele Norris, David Plouffe, Terry McMillan and More press release

Local, Sustainable Health Care - Making It Happen!
Unitarian Chapel - 246 S. Church St., Grass Valley. Meet in the back room at the chapel. Join in the continuing discussion and planning process for a local, sustainable health care system, right here in Nevada County. Feel free to invite other interested friends. Let's see what we can do!

Vedic Astrology Conference. Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, CA. Jyotish is the ancient Science of Light, it gives you the knowledge to navigate through the karmas, increase awareness of how to alleviate our conditions and at the same time learn our karmic lessons. Moksha is liberation from karmas. This is a most inspiring topic of how to find liberation and uncover our illusions and realize our ultimate fulfillment, our desire for Truth, Knowledge and Love. We invite you to be part of the discussion and the discovery.

This is the Yoga Farm’s 11th Annual Vedic Astrology Conference. We have had many renowned Jyotishis presenters and teachers throughout the past 10 years. This year, we are happy to present for the first time Jeffrey Armstrong as a keynote speaker as well as the Master Class from Komilla on Friday and the 2 main talks from Bill Levacy and Sadasiva. There will be a special Homa by Pandit Samavedula. Lord Krishna Birthday celebrations will be on Thursday for those who can arrive early. $150 per day. DAY PASSES AVAILABLE - Visit www.sivanandayogafarm.org for more information. 530-272-9322

Gold Country Fair. Enjoy an old-fahioned country fair in the heart of the Gold Country. Farm animals and Junior Livestock Auction, Arts and Crafts, Food and Fun, Music and Entertainment, Carnival Rides. See website for tickets and hours of operation.

Mark the end of summer with the 3rd Annual Run for Friendship. This is a 5K and 10K run/walk for everyone. The run is part of the Gold Country Grand Prix race series. This is The Friendship Club's biggest fund raiser of the year and supports our Academic Program. Check out the events page at www.friendshipclub.org for more information or to sign up to participate, or call Michelle at 265-4311. 530-265-4311. The Friendship Club, 138 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City, CA 95959. $20 for 13+ and $15 for children 12 and under. 8:00 am - 11:00 am.

Well known to Nevada County and beyond, Ludi Hinrichs brings a whole new mix of talent and experience with his six-piece group, CHICKENBONZ. This is jazz crossover, original music and arrangements with a few select covers. ChickenBonz has a flair for quirky humor, skilled showmanship, and tasty four part horn arrangements. The line up is: Joe Fajen, trombone, tabla, and percussion; Randy McKean on sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet; Murray Campbell, oboe, English horn, and violin; Ludi Hinrichs, trombone, piano, frame drum, didjeridu, and lead vocal; Tom Hannickel on stand up bass, and Kit Bailey on drums and percussion. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. $12 advance/members; $15 at door; kids under 12 half price. 7:30pm. 530-265-2826.

The 44th Annual Constitution Day Parade tops a weekend of festivities Sept.11-12, 2010 in this historic California Gold Rush town.
Nevada City’s Constitution Day Parade has been a local tradition since 1967 and is reported to be the oldest and largest Constitution observance in western America.
The 2 p.m. Sunday parade features more than 100 entries and culminates other activities including Civil War battle reenactments in Pioneer Park, the Gold Country Duck Race on Deer Creek and a free outdoor big band concert in the downtown historic district. full info and schedule

Cohousing Slideshow. Wolf Creek Lodge, an Active Adult Cohousing community in Grass Valley, California will be featured during a presentation on Sunday, September 12 at 1:00. Katie McCamant, who with her partner, Charles Durrett, brought cohousing to the United States from Denmark 25 years ago, will present a slideshow on cohousing with the focus on Wolf Creek Lodge.

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The presentation will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, September 12th at Briar Patch Community Room, Grass Valley, CA. The event is free, but call 530-478-1970 or email info@cohousingpartners.com to reserve a space.

Naggiar Vineyard & Winery. Sunday, September 12th , Harvest Party with a PIG ROAST . It will be a festival; eating, merriment, contests and live music, all this to celebrate the 2010 harvest. Price for the meal is $30/person for members and $35/person non-members, wine will be sold separately. Meal includes roasted pork, potatoes, green salad and dessert. Live music with "The Nevada County Regulators." A fun-filled afternoon for all, including raffles, games and grape-stomping "A La Lucille Ball". By RSVP - before September 8th please. 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949. $30 - Members/$35 - Non Memebers. noon - 5pm. 530-268-7686

Frustrated with the current state of health care in this country? Would you like to take charge of your own health care? Discover: THE KEYS TO VIBRANT LIVING. Join Dr. Don Williams, DC and learn about the 6 Essentials and how the choices we make on a daily basis can lead to either disease or vibrant health.

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Wild Mountain Yoga Center
574 Searles Ave., Studio B, Nevada City
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Fee: Free

Call 530.271.5921 or visit www.livingvibrantly.com for more information. Your promptness is appreciated.

The Nevada County Italian Festival. At Memorial Park, Grass Valley. Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and wonderful tastes! Share the heritage, culture and the romance of Italy! This two day festival is filled with entertainment, a Bocce Ball Tournament, and plenty of children's activities.

DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC AND HARVEST FAIR -- September 23 - 26, 2010
Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, seeing a Draft Horse “up-close,” a clogging jamboree, and a world class lumberjack show are all part of the festivities at the annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

TASTE OF GOLD COUNTRY Sept. 25th
A Taste of the Gold Country brings a sampling of fine food and drink together in one place by featuring food from an abundance of local restaurants and wineries, all served to a background of cool jazz and breezes whispering through the tall pines at the Fairgrounds.

13th Annual SYRCL Greater Yuba River Clean-Up and Restoration Day.  Volunteer at one of the dozens of clean-up sites and build camaraderie with your friends, family and neighbors as you walk through and by the river cleaning up trash, or helping to restore meadows and trails.  After the morning clean-up, join us at Bridgeport Crossing, in the South Yuba River State Park for a free celebration honoring YOU and other volunteers with a barbeque lunch, the magical motions of renowned juggler and storyteller Izzi Tooinsky and local music for your dancing feet as you cool off in the South Yuba River. On-line registration required on our website.  Over 700 volunteers participated last year and let's rally even more this year..so sign up today!

Golf for Gary Gelfand:
Fund-Raiser on Sept. 27 for Longtime TV Personality
Friends of Gary Gelfand – host and executive producer of “The MMAX” show who is now battling leukemia -- are planning the first Gary Gelfand Cure for Leukemia Golf Classic on Sept. 27 at the Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln. All proceeds will help pay Gelfand’s mounting medical bills. press release

League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County is presenting a Candidates Forum for the House of Representatives District 4. Moderated by the League with questions to the candidates from Media representatives and the audience. The community is invited to attend. 7:15 - 8:30. Supt. of School community room, 112 Nevada City Hwy. Free. 530.478.0342