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Autumn Color and Thanksgiving Weekend Activities

Fall in Nevada City is one of my favorite seasons.  I've taken lots of photos of our area, click here for my Flickr gallery, but today I'm sharing with you some photos by Amber Hill, of Violet Folklore.  There is such a range of colors and…
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art, art and more art

For a small community we've got a lot of talented artists and a number of places to go and enjoy seeing and creating art.  The weather turned a bit today and we decided to take a tour of some art galleries in Grass Valley.   We started our…
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Lazy Dog Chocolateria

Lazy Dog Chocolateria is now open in downtown Grass Valley.  They opened their doors today at 111 Mill Street and will be open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm.  Stop in for some chocolate, ice cream or candy.  My product testers were…
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Booktown Books

Booktown Books in downtown Grass Valley offers a huge selection of used books.  The cooperative bookshop is home to fourteen different independent booksellers, with sections ranging from current fiction, local history, non fiction, children's…
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Nevada County Growers Market

Head out to the Nevada County Growers Market this morning, located at the North Star House in Grass Valley.  The market is open Saturdays 8am till 12:30 till mid November.  Fruit, veggies and other goodies from Nevada County and nearby areas.…
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Mud and Pearls

Want to learn a new DIY skill?  Check out Samantha Hinrich's Mud and Pearls, a dynamic network of classes and community that aims to " inspires and motivates people of all ages to create beautiful, sustainable, and hand made projects."  I…
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Kodo Arts and Open Studios Tour

Kodo Arts Warehouse is about to open its doors for its bi-annual warehouse sale, timed to coincide with the Fall Colors Open Studios Tour through out Nevada City and Grass Valley.  Doors open at 10am on Saturday and the warehouse will showcase…
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KVMR Celtic Festival

The 16th annual KVMR Celtic Festival has brought a slice of history, Celtic music and festivities to the Nevada County Fairgrounds.  Performing on 11 different stages musical talents include The Elders, Paul McKenna Band, The Gothard Sisters,…
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Fall Planting, garlic giveaway

Fall planting time, for some inspiration, information and lots of choices I stopped by Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply in Grass Valley.  Carolyn Singer recently taught a workshop on Fall Planting, if you missed her class click here…
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Full Circle Press

I went for a tour of Full Circle Press today, having seen their amazing stationery products at the Nevada City Craft Fair.  I love that our community is home to such a rich amount of talent and history.  Full Circle Press has long been regarded…
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Willie Nelson

Did you make it to the Willie Nelson concert tonight at the Nevada County Fairgrounds?  A benefit for the Bear Yuba Land Trust and put on by The Center for the Arts it was an event not to be missed. Our community was blessed with great talent…
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Ben Franklin Creative Classes

Want to learn a new craft?  Take a class!  Here are some photos from my card making class at Ben Franklin.  For a complete list of their schedule click here, classes on knitting, painting, calligraphy and more.  Join the next card class,…
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Nevada County Fair

Come out and enjoy the Nevada County Fair.    Located at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Wednesday through Sunday, open from 10am to 11pm.    Carnival rides, Treat Street, livestock, music, rodeo, demolition derby, community exhibits…
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Diego’s Restaurant

Diego's Restaurant in downtown Grass Valley is a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy a meal out.  We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed chilled peach soup, calamari, anticucho with steak, chicken tacos, panqueque and finished…
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Grass Valley Wine Co

Grass Valley Wine Company on Mill Street, Grass Valley is a tasting room for three local wineries, Pilot Peak Winery, Solune Wine Growers and Bent Metal Winery.  Stop by a tasting, a flight or wine by the glass.  Live music every Friday…
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Nevada County Farm Bureau Tour

Every year the Nevada County Farm Bureau organizes a tour to showcase some of the local agriculture in our community.  This year the tour included Forster Herb Garden, Cone & Hill Christmas Tree Farm and Naggiar Vineyards and special guest…
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Farmer’s Markets

Summer is here and it's time to start enjoying some of our local farmer's bounty.  The Nevada City Farmers Market starts on Saturday, June 16th, 8:30-12:30 in downtown Nevada City.  In addition to fruit and veggies you can also grab a bite…
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Sierra Vintners Wine Trail

Interested in learning more about Nevada County wines?  The Sierra Vintners Wine Trail is a two day event, June 2nd and 3rd that really allows visitors to get to know the wine in the region. Fifteen different wineries throughout the area welcome…
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Soroptimist Garden Tour 2012

This year's Soroptimist International Garden Tour was a amazing collection of special outdoor spaces through out Nevada County.  The gardens ranged from natural no watering flower beds to beautifully manicured lawns and bushes that have matured…
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Soroptimist Garden Tour plus giveaway

The Soroptimist Garden Tour will be taking place this coming weekend (May 19th and 20th) throughout Nevada County, for a map click here.  Take a tour of some amazing gardens either Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 4pm and help support the…

Briar Patch Co-op

Briar Patch Co-Op has something for everyone, whether its fresh local organic fruits and veggies, local wines, healthy meals to go, amazing fresh criossants, tickets to the latest local performance or bulk foods.  Really, you just need to…