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Kid friendly Summer Activities

Summer vacation is days away and Nevada City offers so many great activities for things to do for kids.  So regardless of what your family likes to do, here's a list of all sorts of ideas of things to do.  And scroll down to the bottom…
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Wild for the Yuba

Mark you calendar's for this Saturday's, June 6th, Wild for the Yuba event to help the South Yuba River Citizens League. “Wild for the Yuba is SYRCL’s way to kick-off  the summer river season, and is a great way to support SYRCL’s…
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Trails Day Fair

Nevada County Celebration of Trails Day Fair today was a success.  Thanks to all the folks who participated, it was awesome to see groups and businesses who support the outdoors and trails gathered in one spot.  BYLT Outreach Coordinator…
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Pete’s Pizza

Pete's Pizza in downtown Grass Valley recently opened their expanded location and tap house.  Stone baked pizza, by the slice or whole pie, now located at 114 W. Main Street.  You can stop in and have a beverage, your choice of 14 draft…
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Celebration of Trails

This Saturday, May 30th is Nevada County Celebration of Trails Day and the Bear Yuba Land Trust has organized an entire day to encourage folks to get outside and enjoy the trails.  A full list of the day's activities can be found online here.…
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Summer Fun

Happy Memorial Day Weekend.  Looking to start planning your summer fun, here are a few of my favorite summer activities. Swimming at the South Yuba River Farmers Markets: Nevada City Farmers Market, Nevada County Growers Market, Grass…
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Outside Inn Sign

For a girl who loves our community and all things Nevada City, I don't write very many blog posts about the Outside Inn.  But I'm excited to share with you our new sign (thanks Grass Valley Sign).  We rebranded the Outside Inn's logo earlier…
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What’s SUP?

Mountain Recreation's SUP rentals out at Scotts Flat Lake will be available starting this weekend.  Daily rentals will be available at the Day Use area at the Scotts Flat Campground Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend…

Sierra Vintners Wine Trail

This Saturday Sierra Vintners is launching their first of three regional mini wine trails.  The spring tour includes:  Avanguardia Wines, Bent Metal Winery, Coufos Cellars, Gray Pine Winery, Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery and Szabo Vineyards. …
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Amgen Tour of California

Amgen Tour of California, Stage 2 start in downtown Nevada City was the place to be this morning.  The 10th anniversary cycling road race includes 18 of the world's top professional cycling teams, which include Olympic medalists, Tour…
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Camp Augusta

Have you heard of Camp Augusta?  The summer camp has been operating for the last 80 years on 80 acres off Lake Vera Purdon Road less than 10 minutes outside of downtown Nevada City.  While my children have been on school field trips to…
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Empire Mine

Spring at the historic Empire Mine State Park is a great place to visit for all ages.  The park is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm* and located 5 minutes from downtown Grass Valley.  Step back in time and see an important park of California's…
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BriarPatch Cooking Class

BriarPatch Co-Op Community Cooking School is always cooking up something fun.  Last night I tried Maria Benner's Mexican Tacos and Salsas class.  We made three salsas: chile de arbol, avocado salsa and pastor salsa and then paired them with…
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First Friday Art Walk

The 2015 Nevada City First Friday Art Walk season kicked off last night with a theme of CYCLES and fun throughout downtown.  With 30 different spots on the map there was an opportunity to visit merchants, restaurants and pop up art galleries,…
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Books, books and more books

Books, books and more books...  this Saturday is California Independent Bookstore Day and if you've got time you can stop by The Book Seller for any one of their events, prizes or snacks, costumes encouraged. "We're so lucky to have…
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Fable Coffee

Fable Coffee has officially opened in downtown Grass Valley.  Many of you may have sampled Jacob and Amanda Daley's coffee either at the Nevada City Farmers Market or their beans, for sale in numerous places including BriarPatch Co-Op.  But…
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Grass Valley Car Show

Downtown Grass Valley is hosting their 30th annual car show today till 3pm, showcasing over 350 classic cars.  All cars dated from 1975 or before and ranged from hot rods, classics, to one-of-a kind vehicles.  Organized by the Grass…
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Summer Camps

The 4th annual Nevada City Summer Camp Fair is Saturday, May 2nd, 10am- 2pm at the Vet's Hall in downtown Nevada City.  If you're looking for more information on opportunities for kids this summer, this is a great event for you.  Nevada…
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The Studio Collective

Roots Reclaimed vintage rentals and The Studio Collective open house in Grass Valley gave a great opportunity to see some local wedding vendors in a small intimate space.  Vendors included: Angela Nunnink, Art in Bloom Flowers, Bee, Leaves…
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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) opens the production of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet tonight at the historic Nevada Theatre.  The play is based on the best-selling historical fiction novel by Jamie Ford.  Follow…
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Hiking the North Yuba Trail

Spring is in the air and it's time to get outside and hit the trails.  While there are a lot of great hiking trails in and around downtown Nevada City, we decided to head up Highway 49 and spend an afternoon hiking along the North Yuba…