January 6, 2020 – This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival (January 16-20 Nevada City and Grass Valley, CA) includes a sprinkling of local films—films with local topics and or local filmmakers. It sounds cliche, but for me, at this moment, it seems essential to think global and act local. With climate and environmental laws […]
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Cohousing Documentary to Premiere at 2020 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
John de Graaf and Doug Stanley filming at Nevada City Cohousing, photo by Pamela Biery. NEVADA CITY, California, December 11, 2019 — The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has announced that John de Graaf’s latest film “The Best of Both Worlds – Cohousing’s Promise” has been selected for its World Premiere at the Wild & […]
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This Year, Nevada City Welcomes Dickens to Victorian Christmas
December 10, 2019 – The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce has been gifted an extensive collection of Dickens Village collectible town models. These models have been matched with merchants throughout Nevada City’s Downtown Historic District to create window displays throughout the holiday season. Find the window displays at these locations and add a little […]
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Nevada City Fall Color Tree Walk on Oct. 26
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 21, 2019 – The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Color Walk with Arborist Zeno Acton of Acton Arboriculture on Saturday, October 26 from 10:30 am to noon. Meet at the plaza in front of the Chamber office in Nevada City at 10:30 am. The Chamber’s popular Tree […]
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Nevada City Halloween Events Planned Throughout October
Outside Inn Haunted Pathway photo by Pamela Biery October 7, 2019 – Nevada City is pulling out the scary stops this Halloween with plenty of live music, creative window displays and all manner of Halloween-themed dining, exploring and spirited fun. Stroll through fall color while enjoying Halloween and Day of the Dead decor, enter a […]
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Nevada City Nourishing Foods Tour & Tasting by Outlandish Experiences this Saturday
NEVADA CITY, CA. May 9, 2019—Explore the bustling Nevada City foodie scene as your guide, Teri, leads you through the historic streets of this charming Gold Rush town. You’ll meet top culinary purveyors as they share their passion for their high-quality foods. During the experience, you’ll taste a wide variety of offerings such as bitters, […]
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59th Annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race set for June 2, 2019
NEVADA CITY, CA. April 10, 2019 – 2019 marks the 59th anniversary of the Nevada City Pro/Am Cycling Classic, the second oldest continuously running bicycle race in the country. 2019 makes history by returning to the original course for the second year, designed by race founder Charlie Allert, and breaks history by separating the event […]
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Keepin’ It Wild & Scenic: SYRCL Presents the 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
December 26, 2017 – The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) will host the 16th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival from January 11-15, 2018 in Nevada City and Grass Valley, CA. Throughout the course of 5 days and 10 different venues, over 125 of the world’s premiere environmental and adventure films will screen alongside […]
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Nevada County Habitat for Humanity Team Places Third in The Great Race
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 19, 2017 – Nevada County Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH) was represented in The Great Race. The Great Race takes vintage cars on a route from Traverse City, Michigan all the way to Jacksonville, Florida. Run from June 24 until July 2 with set stops all along the route, racers participate in […]
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Byers Sponsors Nevada County Habitat for Humanity in The Great Race
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. June 7, 2017 – This year Nevada County Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH) joins forces with veteran Nevada County vintage car racers Bill and Carolyn Croker in their 1936 Packard for The Great Race. The Great Race takes vintage cars on a route from Traverse City, Michigan all the way to Jacksonville, Florida. […]
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Darol Anger & Emy Phelps Return to Nevada County with Rushadicus on June 14
NEVADA CITY, Calif. May 30, 2017 – Cellist, story teller and general, genial, joyful entertainer Rushad Eggleston (Rushadicus) will be joined by Darol Anger and Emy Phelps for very special performance on June 14 at the Odd Fellows Hall at 212 Spring Street in Nevada City. Rushad Eggleston, AKA Rushadicus is a world-renowned virtuosic cello […]
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Brings Iconic Poet and Artist Together
NEVADA CITY, Calif. January 6, 2017 – The 2017 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, January 12-16, 2017 held in Nevada City and Grass Valley will feature artist Tom Killion and poet Gary Snyder. Killion and Snyder will offer readings and attend several special events at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. See and hear Gary […]
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Understanding Where We Live: California’s Wild Edge Examines Coast as Place of Beginnings
NEVADA CITY, Calif. January 6, 2017 – Woodcut artist Tom Killion and poet Gary Snyder partnered for the book California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History. Released to wide acclaim in 2015, this 208 page book published by Heyday Books is an essential read for those who enjoy nature and want to […]
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Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Launches Tree Tour Map GoFundMe Project
NEVADA CITY, Calif., December 7, 2016 – The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is updating its popular Tree Tour Map. The original map completed in 2008 provides a walking guide to the Trees of Nevada City. This map provides tree species, exact locations and numbered positioning on the sidewalks throughout town of just over 40 […]
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The Science of Fires, Forests and Finances Talk
NEVADA CITY Calif. November 14, 2016 – An informational meeting was held at the Rood Center in the Board of Supervisor’s Room concerning the health and care of trees and forests as pertinent to land owners in Nevada County. This meeting was organized by the Friends of Banner Mountain Association with the Fire Safe Council […]
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Op-Ed: Pamela Biery | Dear BOS, consider a sunset clause on the marijuana ordinance?
January 22, 2016 – Thought you should know that Nevada County BOS meeting on 1/12/2016 was mentioned at a round table discussion on 1/19/2016 with policy architects and public attendees at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento as one of the least professional government proceedings in the State. This forum was co-hosted by Cal Heritage and […]