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Nevada County Growers Market

Nevada County Growers Market at the Julia Morgan Northstar House has started their 2014 season, Saturday mornings 8am-12:30pm.  Start your weekend off with the opportunity to buy fresh vegetables, fruit, local meat, bread, crafts and more.…
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The Vintage Menagerie

The Vintage Menagerie in downtown Grass Valley is a treasure trove of goodies, from furniture to retro kitchen items and gifts.  The shop, located at 152 South Auburn Street is open Wednesdays - Saturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays from 11:30am-4:30pm).…

Business Blogging Class

Interesting in learning more about blogging?  I'm co-teaching a Business Blogging class at Sierra Commons with Coryon Redd.  Part One will be Tuesday, May 13th 6:30-8:30, click here to sign up.  We taught the class earlier this year and…
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First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk has returned for its second summer.  If you missed last night's event don't worry, mark your calendars for June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 5th, October 3rd.  The kick off event included an…
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The Cool Girls

"The Cool Girls" by Roseanne Burke is  a series of encaustic portraits of iconic women opened last weekend at Szabo Vineyards downtown Nevada City tasting room.  Roseanne took a workshop from Deborah Bridges at ASiF Studios  to learn the…
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The Book Seller

The Book Seller in downtown Grass Valley is participating in the California Bookstore Day this coming Saturday, May 3rd.  Ninety bookshops in over 80 different zip codes are organzing a day full of fun throughout the state.   The Book Seller…
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Grass Valley Car Show

Downtown Grass Valley hosted their 29th annual car show today, showcasing over 350 classic cars.  All cars dated from 1972 or before and ranged from hot rods, classics, one-of-a kind and rat rods.  Organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association the…
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BYOB

BYOB is a wine tasting shop with an environmental agenda.    Tony Norksborg, winemaker and founder for Nevada County Wine Guild and maker of the well known series Our Daily Red, wanted to do take his organic wines to a different level…
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Buttermilk Bend Trail, South Yuba River

Buttermilk Bend Trail along the South Yuba River, down at Bridgeport Covered bridge is one of those spring walks you just need to do while the wildflowers are out.  I've promoted the hike here, here, here and here, but finally managed to make…
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Summer Camps

After all these years, it’s easy to conjure up the sights, sounds and smells of summer camp –– the warmth of the summer sun on your back, the cool splash of river water, the piney smell of the forest. Here in the Sierra Foothills,…
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Polly’s Paladar

Polly's Paladar, Nevada City's Supper Club, brings amazing guests chefs  and a different theme every month to downtown Nevada City.  Run by Megan McCollam, she opened the doors in January, 2012 and has since orchestrated events with cuisine…
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Spring in the Foothills

I love spring, while I say that about every season (so many things to do in the summer, fall and winter in our community), one of the things I love about this time of year are the flowers and the smell of spring.  So if you're a flower happy…
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One Fine Day, Miners Foundry

Getting married?  If you missed yesterday's One Fine Day at the Miners Foundry, here are some photos from some of the amazing vendors.  The event included signature cocktail drinks, DIY flowers and workshops, a vintage bridal show and…
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Ike’s Quarter Cafe

Ike's Quarter Cafe in the spring time is one of those magical places where you just have to sit outside under the Cherry tree and experience.  The Louisiana cuisine restaurant has been "Keepin it Creole" since 2001 and serving up breakfast…
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Evan Strong Day

Last night's event at the Miners Foundry for Evan Strong was just another reminder on why I love our community.  If you missed all the news report and haven't heard about Evan's gold medal at the Sochi Winter Paralmpics, click here for my…
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The Real at Off Center Stage

This Friday, April 4th, four local artists are coming together for a party about Art, Nutrition and Life and inviting you to be a part of the event.  The event is called "The Real" is part of the Off Center Stage Discovery Series showcasing…
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Evan Strong Parade

Nevada City is hosting a parade for local Evan Strong, who recently won a gold medal at the Sochi Winter Paralympics.  Evan completed in the snowboarding event, for some highlights click here, or check out his recent interview on Sports Illustrated.…
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Yabobo

Yabobo at 107 N Pine Street in downtown Nevada City is one of those stores where you never know what you'll find.  The world imports store carries drums, jewelry, beads, world music, bumper stickers and more.  Yabobo is mainly known for their…
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Nevada County Weather

How many times do you wonder, "What's the weather going to be like?"  Let me introduce you to Giovanni Paredes who has been running a weather station and webcam almost nonstop since 2002.  NevadaCountyWeather.com is the only weather site…
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HAALo

The driving passion behind HAALo is to provide health and healing alternatives.  Located at 412 Commercial Street, Nevada City the main feature of the shop are the herbalists behind the counter. Each herbalist has different training and…
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HAPA, Miners Foundry

Nevada City always has something fun going on, last night the Miners Foundry brought the Hawaiian band HAPA to the stage.  The Outside Inn was honored to host the musicians, who have traveled around the globe sharing their heavenly tunes.  Described…