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 sponsors who helped contribute. Nevada County sure puts on a fun parade, what was your favorite part […]
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 to the remaining events, click here for more information. In addition to the music, local restaurants Old […]
The Purdon Crossing bridge over the South Yuba River is currently closed and under construction. The 120 year old bridge at Purdon is a “one of a kind” says Joshua Pack, Principal Civil Engineer for the County. The bridge was in need of “significant rehabilitation” and the County is repairing the bridge and removing the lead based […]
The Nevada City Soapbox Derby returned to Nevada City today. Thirty three different cars raced down the half mile course on Nimrod Street, some gaining as much as 40 mph, while others were competing for the art car category and not necessarily as concerned about speed. The local event is a fundraiser for Pioneer Park and brings out families, […]
An Honest Pie, the Nevada City food truck serving up hot fresh sweet and savoury pies. If you’re hungry try Bry’s Turkey Pie or the Chicken Pot Pie, if you’re looking for a warm dessert the Boston Cream pie is fabulous and the cool Luscious Lemon is delicious. The pie truck is located in the Walker’s parking lot […]
Nevada City’s Food Love Project now offers You Pick Veggies every Tuesday afternoon (between 4:30 and 6:30). Stop by the farm, located at 16200 Purdon Road, on the Burton Homestead, and learn where your veggies come from. Farmer Amanda, who runs the farm as an educational tool for local students, encourages families to come out and […]
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The 53rd annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of downtown Nevada City today. The annual Father’s Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race wides around 7 turns over 1.1 miles and approximately 300 feet of elevation gain, per lap. The well established race is the second oldest […]
The North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, originally built in 1875, is located out on the San Juan Ridge and provides a venue for the community to gather, learn and celebrate. Last night the Center hosted an artist reception for the local art community, displaying works by Greta Broda, Ron Kenedi and Paul Thompson, to name a […]
California Organics, a specialty grocery store in Nevada City, is known for the Organic Grill Restaurant, but did you know in addition to organic foods and deli counter, they also have a well stocked health and beauty section? Learn how to give yourself a natural face lift at the Touch My Face class on June 30th, […]
School’s out, summer has officially started and it’s time to go to your favorite swimming hole on the South Fork of the Yuba River. The river is one of our favorite recommendations for things to do in Nevada City, regardless of the season, but the warm summer days make swimming a great family friendly activity. […]
The Nevada City Foreign Car Show took over Broad Street today, with over 80 vintage cars and motorcycles on display. Pictured above on the top left is a Model T Fire Truck replica from a New Zealand 1913 Ford Fire Truck. While the heat certainly detoured some, many car enthusiasts were excited to get the opportunity […]
Nevada City’s First Friday Art Walk kicked off with a bang last night, despite the heat. The event, organized by Cynthia Levesque, of Neva Co Artisan Boutique, involved numerous downtown Nevada City merchants staying open late on Friday night to welcome locals and visitors. Around town were special receptions for artists, entertainment and special store discounts. […]
The 2013 Nevada City Adventure, organized by Mini Mania, was a celebration of all things Mini last Saturday here in Nevada City. Over 100 cars and 200 enthusiasts took part in the celebration, with ice cream from Lazy Dog and live music by Paige Anderson and the Fearless Kin. The poker drive took a pit stop […]
Nevada City Crystal & Glass is celebrating their 30th birthday this week (June 3rd-June 9th) with 30% off most merchandise. Stop in to the shop, located at 11o N. Pine Street and check out their collection of glass work, crystal, jewelry, gifts and more. Lamp work glass artisan Nicole Seaton, local artist Michael Schmidt, Rick […]
The Nevada City Food Swap, a perfect place to get to know other local foodies, sample some amazing homemade goodies and go home with a basket full of new discoveries. Organized by Jessica Flanigan, the swap happens usually once every 6 weeks, check out the facebook page for updates on the next one, as pre-registration […]
This Saturday is National Trails Day and the Bear Yuba Land Trust has organized a wide range of activities to encourage folks to get out and explore. So whether you head out to the Deer Creek Tribute trail or take a nature walk with Alicia Funk on the Hirschman Pond or ride your bike with BONC, […]
Today is the kick off day for the summer veggie share for Mountain Bounty Farm. The hard working farmers are exciting to share another season full of amazing locally grown fruits and veggies. To sign up for the veggie, fruit or flower share click here. Nevada County is full of amazing farms, so whether you’re […]
Did you make it the Sierra Festival of Arts today? Organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association the all day event included over 40 artists, music and food stalls. Local artist Roseanne Burke commented that there “were lots of great activities for the kids,” include painting by The Artist Workshop, clay by Mud Hut at ASiF […]
The Phoenix Rose recently opened its doors at 313 Broad Street in downtown Nevada City. The clothing shop features by Phoenix Rising Designs, the brain child of Isaac Rappaport and Jessica Bottomley. “Our original passion has always been performance art and dance, beginning with fire dancing and stiltwalking,” explained Jessica. The new shop includes Asli Designs, […]
Have you been to The Organic Grill? The cafe is attached to California Organics in the Nevada City Seven Hills District and offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday 11am-9m and open for Sunday brunch 10am-3pm. The menu features 100% organic food and offers a nice selection of burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads. I definitely […]