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August 2010    |
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Grower's Markets
There are 5 different Farmer's Markets in Nevada County this year.
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Alices in Wonderland. Not one Alice, not two Alices, but three Alices share this delightfully confusing romp through Wonderland. The Center for the Arts – 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Adults: $8/Advance, $12/Door – Children: 12 & under: $4/Advance, $5/Door - Students & Seniors: $6/Advance, $8/Door. Advance tickets are on sale at The Book Seller, The Record Connection, The Briarpatch Market & The Center for the Arts Box Office in Grass Valley – 274-8384. Contact Paulette Rudolph at (530) 277-7100.
Show Date:
Aug 1st, 2pm
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2 - 6
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KIDS ART CAMP. Illuminations - Amusing Music - Imaginative Drawing - Creative Dance. There are still some spaces left for our 5th annual Kids Art Camp, for children ages 4-11. Led by teaching artists Azriel LaMarca, Jad Wenger, Torrey Dasmann, Maria Ryan and Patricia Ong, this week is packed with creativity and fun. The morning session, 9am-noon is open to all ages, and this year there will be a special afternoon studio session for 8-11 year olds, from 12:30-2pm. Scholarships are available. For more information call 265-2826.
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Sicko! Michael Moore film at the Center
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
APPLE Center for Sustainable Living - 412 Commercial St., Nevada City
Suggested donation: $5
Join us for Michael Moore's film about Health and Healthcare in our nation. Come see Moore's view on our current situation and see if you agree.
Click Here for details on the movie and to read reviews.
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5 & 12
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Beginning Farm Planning
6:00 to 9:00 PM
11486 B Ave., DeWitt Center, Auburn
Cost $10 per person, $15 per farm or ranch (up to 3 people). Are you or do you know someone who is ready to make the transition from backyard gardening or animal raising for fun to commercial production? Who has land and would like to grow food to feed our local community? This is the place to start -- it will help you or your friends get started in farming or ranching for profit. read more
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Truckee Thursdays 5pm - 9pm has become a Truckee favorite and summer mainstay. The 10-week series, which starts June 17, was launched three years ago by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association in an effort to highlight and revitalize the town and underscore a 'Think Local' mentality. Offering a host of children's activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of every ilk, this lively, weekly event is a must-do for Thursday nights through August 19th.
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Samantha Hinrichs photographs will be on display at the North Columbia Schoolhouse August-September, with an opening on Friday, August 6th from 6-10pm. Live music by Zoe Boekbinder and Obo Martin beginning at 8pm. Free. 530 265 2826
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Zoe Boekbinder and Obo Martin will perform at the North Columbia Schoolhouse on Friday, August 6th at 8pm. Tickets are $10, available at the door. Samantha Hinrichs photographs will also be on display beginning at 6pm. Zoe Boekbinder is a speakeasy lounge singer performing at Fraggle Rock. She is "geek-glam", music for people who wear sequins to the library. In need of a relationship manual, Zoe writes mostly of love gone awry. For more information visit www.zoeboekbinder.com.
Obo Martin's music envelopes you like the light of a harvest moon. His honesty is as warm and comforting as a campfire, and his style is as unpredictable as the storyteller who spins yarn around it. For more information visit http://obomartin.com
$10, 530-265-2826
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The peace. love. swap mission is to keep gently used baby, kid, and maternity items out of our landfills, and to donate to local charities by producing fun, affordable, family friendly swaps on an ongoing basis. We are the only organization that produces Kid’s Swaps ONLY – and not just clothing! How do the swaps work? Bring all your gently used stuff that you want to get rid of! Bring as much or as little as you want (ages 0-14 & maternity) & take what you need. This is NOT a "swap meet" or a "consignment sale" where stuff is for sale. Kids play while moms socialize with other moms in our kid friendly venues. When the kid's swap is over, I donate the majority of leftover items to different local charities (let me know if you have one in mind!) . To find out when and where our swaps are, visit the website. We are also looking for event sponsors, vendors, and/or donors for our raffles if you know someone that would be interested in sponsoring - please email me.
It’s green, fun, philanthropic & catching on fast ~ Help spread the word in your area!!
8:30 - 11:30, Gold Country Gymnastics 110 Spring Hill Dr. #14 GV, $5 plus stuff to swap (free for volunteers)
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7 - 8
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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
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7 - 8
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The 3rd annual Heritage Trail will be held on August 7 & 8, 2010. Nineteen participating museums from Roseville to Tahoe are committed to showcasing history in a fun, entertaining way. All of the museums will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days with FREE admittance. The tour promises to be a family-friendly event with many hands-on activities for all ages. Visitors can bake biscuits in an 1890s wood stove, jump to the finish line in an old fashioned sack race, explore the wonders of a granite quarry, view the world from a 19th century stage coach, pan for illusive flakes of gold, and listen to Native American stories. Trail Guides will be available at every museum in July and on our website. 10am - 4pm. FREE. (530) 889-6502
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10, 12, 19
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Forest Monitoring Tours. The tours will include an overview of a variety of planned and accomplished forest treatments ranging from thinning, group selection, fuels reduction and establishing defensible space (using method such as tree removal or harvest, mastication [shred and scatter], prescribed burning) to watershed restoration and special meadow, aspen and oak habitat enhancement.
August 10: 9am: Mt. Hough, Plumas National Forest -- Genesee Fuel Reduction and Black Oak Enhancement Project; Please call the Monitoring Field Tour Coordinator for more information. Rich Bednarski (530)283-7641
August 12: 9am: Eagle Lake Ranger District, Lassen – 44 Hog 02 DFPZ; Please call the Monitoring Field Tour Coordinator for more information. Dominic Cesmat or Linda Wrenn-Johnson (530) 257-4188
August 19: 9am: Beckwourth Ranger District, Plumas National Forest – Mabie DFPZ and Ross Meadow Restoration; Please call the Monitoring Field Tour Coordinator for more information. Sabrina Stadler (530) 836-7141
Tour schedule
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11 - 15
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NEVADA COUNTY FAIR. August 11 - 15, 2010:
"Rooted in Tree-dition"
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12
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Truckee Thursdays 5pm - 9pm has become a Truckee favorite and summer mainstay. The 10-week series, which starts June 17, was launched three years ago by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association in an effort to highlight and revitalize the town and underscore a 'Think Local' mentality. Offering a host of children's activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of every ilk, this lively, weekly event is a must-do for Thursday nights through August 19th.
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Salute to Our Armed Services Day. What better way to show your support of our Armed Services. See Nevada County Fair
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14
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Insight Lecture Series presents
Bruce Lipton, Ph.D
Biology of Belief: Mind Over Genes
Watch This Man Defy the Central Dogma
Drawing upon insights from cell biology, quantum physics, and fractal mathematics, Bruce unveils a revolutionary vision of life science that reveals the hidden connections among biology, psychology and spirituality. Rich in detail yet accessible to the layperson, this multi-media presentation illuminates the path to self-empowerment and provides a glimpse of our positive future and a way to get there from here. 10-4, Vet's Hall GV, $98, $78, $53.
530 265-9255
www.insightlecture.com
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Ballroom Dancing. Golden Empire Grange Presents The Best is Yet to Come Ballroom Dancing.
6:30pm: Dance Lesson. Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha Tang or Swing). Beginners to Ballroom Dancing are welcome. Learn basic moves you can use in all these dances!
7:30 to 10:30pm: DJ Dancing. Phil (creator of www.ProGuildSocial.com) will be DJing and playing a wide variety of Ballroom, Latin, and nightclub dance music -- all suitable for partner dancing. No partner required.
Singles and Couples are Welcome. Dressy Causal. $7.00
Location:
11363 Grange Court, Grass Valley
From Hwy 49 take the McKnight exit East and turn right on La Barr Meadows Drive South .4 miles and turn left onto Grange Court.
For more info call Dave Sluka
530-432-7556
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Truckee Thursdays 5pm - 9pm has become a Truckee favorite and summer mainstay. The 10-week series, which starts June 17, was launched three years ago by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association in an effort to highlight and revitalize the town and underscore a 'Think Local' mentality. Offering a host of children's activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of every ilk, this lively, weekly event is a must-do for Thursday nights through August 19th.
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19 - 22
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The 10th Annual Nevada City Film Festival takes place August 19-22nd, 2010. Four days of film screenings, filmmaking panel discussions and parties. Each year thousands of film buffs and filmmakers travel from around the world to gather for one long fun-filled weekend in Nevada City and Grass Valley to enjoy the best in independent filmmaking. This year over 40 short films and a handful of feature lengths showcasing filmmaking’s rising talent as well as established directors will be screened in three locations including the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley and the Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. nevadacityfilmfestival.com for more information on tickets, venues and a full program guide of this year's selected films.
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Now in its 11th year, Ridgestock is a local tradition on the San Juan Ridge. Celebrating the uniqueness of the area with a green edge, Ridgestock is an event for the whole family. There is a kids area, complete with a clown and a special concert, three stages with speakers and bands all day, as well as over 30 booths with green info, crafts and organic food vendors. More information at www.ridgestock.org or phone 530-477-4724.11am-11pm. 20 advance, 25 at the door. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center and Amphitheatre. 530 477-4724.
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"Save the Date". Come Home To Eat. This 4th annual event is a celebration of local food and farmers. Food, fun, music and education about the importance of supporting our local farmers. Come Home To Eat is registered with the State of CA as a non-profit association.All afternoon, into the evening. Western Gateway Park. For more information, visit localfoodcoalition.org. 530-477-2549
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Nevada County Concert Band. Pioneer Park's Picnic & Pops Series – concert #3 of 3. Enjoy the 50-piece band's rotation of featured performers with big band, pop, classics, folk, and show tunes. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the grassy park seating. Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City, CA. Free. 5:00pm - 7:00pm. 530-272-6228
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BBQ Battle for United Way. The United Way of Nevada County's 4th Annual BBQ Battle is coming up. It will be held Thursday, August 26th at 5pm in downtown Grass Valley at the Gold Miner Inn. There will be some great raffle prizes; including a Hawaiian vacation getaway, and live music performed by SOLS. Cool off under a tent of misting hoses while you enjoy the music and great food. Registration of teams for the United Way of Nevada County 4th Annual BBQ Battle is happening now! For more information or to register your team go to www.uwnc.org or call 274-8111.
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MINERS’ PICNIC
Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 East Empire Street
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Saturday August 28, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$5.00 for adults 17 and over
$3.00 for children 6 – 16
Free for children under 6
530-273-8522
www.empiremine.org
press release
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Legendary R&B, Soul and 2009 Grammy Winner for “Respect Yourself” songstress, Mavis Staples, will perform at the Nevada County Land Trust's 9th annual popular benefit concert on Saturday, August 28th at 7:30pm, festivities begin at 4pm. Bring a lawn chair and picnic or purchase great food, wine, beverages and more from vendors on-hand. Local rhythm and blues vocalist Lorraine Gervais and the Burning Sensations Band will open the night's concert and celebration of the Land Trust's 20th anniversary. This year's concert will premiere at its 'new home' on the historic site of the 1906 North Star House designed by Julia Morgan and will be open for tours. The event location is just off McCourtney Road by the Grass Valley Fair Grounds. $65 General; $55 for NCLT members purchase on-line. See website for more details: www.nevadacountylandtrust.org or call (530) 272-5994 x 8.
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28 - 29
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The Tiburon Art Festival 2010 is now accepting artists for this amazing juried art event-by-the-bay. They are looking for paintings, sculptures, glass, woodwork, jewelry, photography and mixed media. 64 artists will be selected to show their work on Historic Ark Row in downtown Tiburon, California. Live music, family entertainment & activities, wine, beer & champagne, all steps away from the waterfront of the San Francisco Bay. Suggested $5 donation.
Event: Aug 28th & 29th 2010, 11am-6pm. Historic Ark Row, downtown Tiburon, CA 94920
Artist Application deadline: June 14th
Website URL: http://tiburonartfestival.homestead.com
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Cool Rods & Hot Bikes, Poker Run Show & Shine, Sunday, August 29, 2010, benefits Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. PRIZES! GREAT RAFFLE! All Motorcycles Welcome ~ Pre 1972 American Cars (Please bring chairs). Registration: 8:30am to 10:30am at SNMH Outpatient Center Bldg. 3, 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley. $20.00 singles/$35.00 couples, 1 poker hand per person registered. Extra poker hands: $5.00 each. Ride Pins: FREE to first 200 registered.BBQ Lunch, Show & Shine: 12:30pm to 3:00pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Gate 4, Grass Valley.For more information call Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation at 530-477-9700
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Saturday Mornings
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The Nevada City Farmers Market features more than 10 local farms, two stages of local music, artisans, children's activities, and educational demonstrations as well as prepared breakfast and lunch vendors. The Market is every Saturday morning from June 12 through October 30 on Union Street between Broad and Commercial. 8 AM - 12PM. 530-432-8734.
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Thursday Nights
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Grass Valley Thursday Night Marketplace & Street Festival arts, crafts, food, and the ever popular FREE Summer Concert Series. Items from around the world and up in the hills! There are street performers and entertainment for everyone in the family. Grass Valley Thursday Night Marketplace brings the local and regional community downtown to walk, browse, talk meet your friends and neighbors. Mill street, FREE. 6pm - 9pm
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Is NC Really a Ghost Town?
You can learn all about Nevada City’s ghosts from tour guide Mark Lyon, who leads Nevada City Ghost Tours on Saturday evenings through October. The walking tours depart from 101 Boulder Street (the corner of Broad, Boulder and Nevada streets) at 7:30 p.m. The adventure is $10 for adults and $5 for young people 12 and under. Ages 5 and under are free. Call 265-6877. |
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