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Cycling around California

The Outside Inn hosts some of the coolest guests, today's crew including 6 mates from Australia who are on a self guided cycling tour around the northern part of California.  Their trip will span 4 weeks and cover 1000 miles.  Ferdy, the…
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Sierra Farm to Table Dinner

Tonight was yet another one of those magical Nevada City experiences you just had to be there to experience.  Reinette Senum organized the first annual Nevada City Farm to Table Banquet to benefit the Nevada City Boardwalk and recruited help…
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New Moon

New Moon Cafe in Nevada City is one of those restaurants you just wait for a special occasion to finally arrive so you can treat yourself to a fabulous dinner out.  But if your birthday or anniversary was last month, perhaps you should…
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Nevada County Fair

The Nevada County Fair opened today and continues through Sunday, August 11th.  Carnival rides for kids, exhibitions of art, photography, flowers and our favorite-- disgusting cakes, plus more.  We enjoyed our stroll down Treat Street,…
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Tea Light Soup Night

Tea Light Soup Night is the culinary project of Shana Maziarz, every couple of weeks she updates the facebook page and invites folks to stop by for all you can eat soup, homemade bread and "fresh seasonal drinks" on the deck.  Tonight's…
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August First Friday Art Walk

Did you make it the First Friday Art Walk?  Businesses welcomed local artists, musicans performed on the Nevada City Boardwalk, York Street  and a varietyand town buzzed with excitement and energy.  The event debuted in June, celebrated…
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Cycling Nevada City to Downieville

Today's blog post comes from my mother, Evans Phelps, who is an inspiration to many of us in her continual quest for new outdoor experiences .  This week she took a ride with her new touring bike from Tour of Nevada City and shared some…
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Nevada County Concert Band

The Nevada County Concert Band continued their Picnic & Pops series with their California Dreamin performance at Pioneer Park.  The band sends out an invitation to musicians to join them for this concert and the 80 plus band grows…
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South Yuba River Adventures

TGIF, what your your plans for the weekend?  Summer is in full swing in Nevada City, why not take the kids to the South Yuba River for a great family friendly activity.  These young men took their boogie boards underneath the bridge at…

MOVE! Fitness Studio

With so many workout options in Nevada City, it's hard to keep track of some of the amazing options we have in our community to get fit and stay healthy.  Wendy Riley and Marilyn Rohrbacher have create a new gym called MOVE! Fitness Studio…
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Nevada City Lakes

Nevada City is known for the South Yuba River and all the magical places to cool down and explore, but have you ever considering have a day by the lake?  Within 20-30 minutes of downtown you could be at the shores of Scotts Flat, Lower Scotts…
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Nevada City Farmers Market

The Nevada City Farmers Market is Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 mid June till late November.  If you haven't been down to the market, stop by, there's a great selection of locally grown produce and fruit, fresh flowers, eggs and meat,…
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The Children’s Festival

The Children's Festival is returning to Nevada City, head to Pioneer Park on Friday, July 19th for either the morning (9am-noon) or evening (5pm-8pm) for some amazing activities, crafts, entertainment and fun.  The lively Renaissance Fair is…
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Nevada City Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights are back, tonight was the first of three Wednesday celebrations.  The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce organizes an event for the whole family.  Wednesday July 17th, 24th and 31st this summer from 6-9:30pm come join…
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Gold Country Ultimate Frisbee

Did you know there's an active Ultimate Frisbee league in Nevada County?   The summer season may be almost done, but if you were looking to connect with other ultimate frisbee players check out Gold Country Ultimate Frisbee, pick up games…
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Grass Valley Thursday Market

The Grass Valley Thursday Night Market kicked off the summer season last night with fresh fruit, veggies and flowers.  Some of the local farms that were out last night were Dinner Bell Farms (selling garlic and flowers), Johnson Family Farms…
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South Yuba River

The South Yuba River in Nevada City is a special place.  After a busy month at the Outside Inn helping many guests figure out which river spot was perfect for them (how far do you want to walk, children, how far do you want to drive, etc?),…
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Avenue Q

Sierra Stages Community Theatre presents Avenue Q at the Nevada Theatre.  The production features a series of short musicals pieces by a cast of puppets.  The theatre company promises that this is "unlike any play or musical you've seen…
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July’s First Friday Art Walk

Did you make it the First Friday Art Walk last night in downtown Nevada City?  Thanks Cynthia, of Neva Co Artisan Boutique, for throwing such a great party for my birthday!  Downtown was full of people celebrating the arts, enjoying live…
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4th of July Parade

Happy 4th of July!  This year's parade was in downtown Grass Valley.  Thanks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber for co-sponsoring the event and many thanks to the many…
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The Music of Queen, Music in the Mountains

Music in the Mountains Summer Fest only has a few more concerts left, last night's Symphonic Spectacular, the Music of Queen was a blast.  If you haven't experienced an outdoor Music in Mountains concert there are still tickets available…