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GRASS VALLEY, CA, September 1, 2023 – This September, Connecting Point proudly celebrates a successful first year of the Youth Jobs Corps program. In partnership with Nevada County Social Services and Bright Futures for Youth, Connecting Point provides paid internships at local non-profits and government agencies for Nevada County and Tahoe-Truckee residents ages 16-30 that […]

COLFAX, CA, June 9, 2023 – This August will mark two years since the Colfax area was affected by the River Fire. Since that event, 211 Connecting Point has been assisting survivors each step of the way through our Recovery Navigation program. As of today, 2,619 acres of burn scar and approximately 40 homes still […]

GRASS VALLEY, CA, April 21, 2023 – Connecting Point is offering two new free community classes coming up next week; one to guide you through the process of understanding the ins and outs of difficult health care decisions and another to help battle stress and get you moving. In ‘Making Healthcare Decisions’ you will understand […]

National 211 Day will be celebrated across the country this Saturday, February 11, marking an occasion to celebrate 211 call center teams and their tireless work connecting their communities to services and resources. 211, a program of Connecting Point, serving Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe-Truckee region, is a free, multilingual information and referral […]

GRASS VALLEY, CA – February 1, 2023 – The cost of food is rising and approximately 15,000 are food insecure in Nevada County. Many youth struggle to attain adequate nutrition on the weekends away from school while food-insecure seniors need support but don’t qualify for the Meals on Wheels program. Unhoused and remote residents struggle […]

GRASS VALLEY, CA – January 4, 2023 – Winter in Nevada County is becoming increasingly challenging. This month is looking especially unpredictable, which means we all should be as prepared as possible. 211 Connecting Point, in coordination with County of Nevada, PG&E, and the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), has compiled a thorough list of […]

Join us, Thursday, September 29th at Connecting Point from 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for FREE COVID-19 vaccines. Free food for those getting a vaccine or booster, including friends and family. Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson first and second doses will be available, along with updated boosters. Pediatric doses for 6 months+ are available as well. […]

Connecting Point hosts a variety of free workshops and class series each month focused on health, wellness, and caregiving. Another installment of our popular Chair Yoga class will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays, July 19, 26, & August 2, from 4:00-5:00pm. This class will be a hybrid model that offers options for both in-person […]

Connecting Point is offering a new series of classes that create an opportunity to discuss current and challenging topics within a structure of trust. “Living Room Conversations” is model of communicating developed by dialogue experts that facilitates building connection between people despite their differences. In these guided conversations, each participant is given time to share […]

Friday, February 11 is National 211 Day, when we celebrate the individuals behind the life enhancing services of 211 call centers. 211 Connecting Point is Nevada County’s free, multilingual information and referral call center. Residents may dial 2-1-1 to receive 24/7 live assistance and connect with community and health resources and services including senior care, […]

Connecting Point is offering a new series of classes that create an opportunity to discuss current and challenging topics within a structure of trust. “Living Room Conversations” is model of communicating developed by dialogue experts that facilitates building connection between people despite their differences. In these guided conversations, each participant is given time to share […]

Connecting Point hosts a variety of free workshops and class series each month focused on health, wellness, and caregiving.  A new three-class series begins Thursday, February 3 on the topic of Healthy Eating on a Budget.  All classes will be held via Zoom, can be taken individually or in a series, and require pre-registration. Healthy […]

Connecting Point hosts a variety of free workshops and class series each month focused on health, wellness, and caregiving.  The following classes will be held live, via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. Chair Yoga – This weekly 45-minute class can help improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. […]

Are you ready to quit smoking? Finding your path to a smoke-free life is easier with the right help. The American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program is a proven way to quit smoking – and stay quit. The free eight-class series starts Tuesday, July 20th, live via Zoom. Over the course of eight classes, […]

Are you ready to quit smoking for good? Finding your path to a smoke-free life is easier with the right help. The American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program is a proven way to quit smoking – and stay quit.  The free eight-class series starts Tuesday, May 18th, live via Zoom. Over the course of […]

Connecting Point is hosting a free Zoom workshop to help Nevada County residents prioritize their health and mental well-being. Stress Busters! is a 4-week series of fun, interactive classes exploring a variety of stress-busting tools and techniques. Learn to use exercise, nutrition, and a healthy dose of humor to master stress and live a healthier […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. February 11, 2021 – Today, February 11th is 211 Day and, for the first time, it is being celebrated nationwide. 211 Day spreads awareness of how the service supports the community with information and resources. 211 is Nevada County’s free, multilingual and confidential information and referral system. 211 connects residents to community […]

March 30, 2020 – Once every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to count every person living in the United States. April 1st is the official kick-off day for Census 2020. There’s a lot at stake in the 2020 Census. Population data collected by the Census is used to make decisions that will shape […]