September 5, 2017 – Local people donated close to $8,000 at a recent concert to support relief and rebuilding in the Houston area, devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The impromptu Texas Hurricane Fundraising Concert drew at least 170 people to hear 31 musicians perform at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley on Sunday. The entire amount […]
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Free concert in Grass Valley on Sunday supports Hurricane Harvey victims
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. September 1, 2017 – All kinds of music – classical organ, piano, banjo, opera, horn, guitar and more — will be performed at a fundraising concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., near downtown Grass Valley. Professional musicians from around western Nevada County will […]
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“The General” screens June 11 – Famous train scenes set to live music
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. June 2, 2017 – “Silent Movies with Walt Strony” presents the 1926 action-comedy-romance “The General,” starring Buster Keaton and featuring one of the greatest train-wreck scenes in film history. It’s a great film for the whole family. “The General” screens for free at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at PEACE Lutheran Church […]
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Grass Valley violinist assists Mother’s Day Mondavi spectacular
May 12, 2017 – A Grass Valley violinist will help lead audiences on a lush, Alpine trek that will include dawn streaking across a valley, a roaring waterfall, a thundering storm, getting lost and a spectacular view from the summit. Musically, of course. Richard Altenbach is the concertmaster and first violinist for the Auburn Symphony. […]
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Speakeasy style at Spring Swing April 28 – support Nevada Union’s Instrumental Music Program
April 27, 2017 – Swing dance in a cool club to big band hits – and support great music in our public schools! Spring Swing features Nevada Union High School’s award-winning Jazz Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 28, at cozy 151 Union Square, at 151 Mill St., in downtown Grass Valley. Featured […]
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10 Commandments explained from Jewish perspective this Sunday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 19, 2017 – Rabbi Alan Greenbaum will discuss the Jewish understanding of the 10 Commandments in two consecutive forums starting this Sunday in Grass Valley. Greenbaum will lead the Adult Forum starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 23, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., near downtown. He will conclude […]
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Islam discussed in free seminar Saturday at Peace Lutheran Church
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 19, 2017 – The president of American Muslim Voice will discuss Islam and Muslims in the United States and abroad in a free seminar in Grass Valley. “Islam in America” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., near […]
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Business says ‘thank you’ to Vietnam vets
March 29, 2017 – Today marks the national observance of Vietnam Veterans Day, and a local business is saying “thank you” in a big way. A giant image of “Fallen Soldier” rises from a Grass Valley hillside off Highway 20/49, just past the Dorsey Drive interchange. Giant metal dog tags swing in the wind and […]
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Snow ‘reservoir’ in good shape – this year
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. March 10, 2017 – Mitch Brown jammed the blade of his loader into a two-story pile of snow outside Donner Ski Shop, the sports rental store he runs. From there, Old Highway 40 toward bustling ski resorts was lined with walls of snow more than 20 feet high. “It snowed nearly 24 […]
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Abel’s family needs “closure,” sister says
January 26, 2017 – Relatives and friends of Rickie Lynn Abel hold out slim hope that the troubled daughter, sister, mother and friend may be found. Abel, 34, has been missing since Nov. 25 – two months ago today. She and companion Jordan Alexander Rose, 23, were last seen that afternoon fleeing from Nevada County […]
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What’s Up with that big heart? Café owner supports many causes
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. January 17, 2017 – The Gratitude Bowl at What’s Up Coffee in Grass Valley works like this: Customers plunk money into a clear glass block at the front counter. When donations reach $5, café owner Angie Buist takes out the cash and drops it in the cash register. On a sign hanging […]
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Keep your New Year’s resolution with free nutritional classes
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. January 9, 2017 – You can become the person you want to be in 2017 with Prism Nutrition and Lifestyle. A new session of this free weight-loss program starts at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley. Prism can help you stop the cycle of yo-yo diets, […]
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NID project reduces fire risk at Scotts Flat Lake
December 22, 2016 – Below the dam at the end of Scotts Flat Lake, a thick stand of pines and firs caught Kevin Whitlock’s firefighter eye. If a wildfire blisters this grove, flames could jump to the 3-megawatt hydroelectric powerhouse across the dirt road and block fire trucks from getting through. Winds could fan fire […]
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Handbell choir performs Dec. 21
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 21, 2016 – Free mini-concerts offer relief from the rush. Bells of Peace handbell choir will perform music of the season in a free concert at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Grass Valley. The Rev. Eileen Smith Le Van, of Peace Lutheran Church, is an accomplished handbell ringer. She will […]
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“Longest Night” heals holiday blues this Sunday Dec. 18
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 15, 2016 – An event this Sunday will help people find hope amid holiday sadness. “Longest Night” will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St. near downtown Grass Valley. All are welcome to this free spiritual event that connects participants to a loving spirit […]
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Free mini-concerts start Wednesday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 29, 2016 – Beautiful music will get you into the spirit of Christmas – and offer an antidote to the rush-rush of commercial holidays – during free mini-concerts every Wednesday in Grass Valley. Free half-hour concerts start at 5 p.m. every Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21, at […]
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NU Band: Armed Forces salute on Thursday
October 5, 2016 – Everyone who has served in the United States Armed Forces will be honored Thursday evening by the Nevada Union High School Instrumental Music Program. NU’s talented young musicians will play theme songs from the Armed Forces as part of their Ice Cream Social Concert from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. […]
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Eat ice cream, help Louisiana flood victims
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 30, 2016 – Help flood victims in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana while eating all the ice cream you can manage! An ice cream social will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., near downtown Grass Valley. We’ll have lots of […]