The Marigolds and themed plantings are looking fabulous, Fair crews are bustling all over the expansive grounds and the Fair is less than two weeks away. On Monday, July 28, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, Community Involvement Day in the Main Street Center at the Fairgrounds kicks off the final sprint to Opening Day on August 6.

Here to tell you all about it are the Fairgrounds’ own “Hey, it’s Andrew and Katie” duo aka Andrew Trygg and Katie Bielen.

Support local non-profits! Bring one or more of the items below to a local non-profit and receive a buy one, get one free coupon for an adult fair admission ticket.

Foothill Lions – Used reading glasses

Nevada City Elks Lodge – New Socks, used for the “Veterans Stand Down”,

Diapers infant – youth on behalf of KARE and CASA

White Barn Project – 4-H, Grange, and FFA Show attire

First 5 Nevada County- Packs pipe cleaners, packs of construction paper, boxes of cornstarch, and bottle of conditioner, gently used children’s books, and cases of water

Sierra Roots – New Adult men’s/women’s socks, belts, boxers, lightly used men’s shoes

Community Beyond Violence – New items needed for post-SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) exam care bags & for shelter guests:
Fuzzy warm socks
Chapstick
Facial and cleansing wipes
New Undergarments
Comfy lounge pants or leggings
Oversized t-shirt or hoodie
Pads/panty liners
Fidget/stress item
Toothbrush & toothpaste & travel sized mouthwash
Protein bars/snacks
Fast food card
Duffie bags or similar tote bags
Shower loofahs & cloths
Razors
Small journal & pen
Keychain flashlight
Lotion, bath oil, Epsom salt
Diapers of all sizes
Bowls and dishes
Cleaning supplies
Laundry detergent
Cellphones

The Food Bank of Nevada County- Non-perishable, shelf stable canned goods that are not expired. Grocery bags, plastic and paper, the more the better!

Interfaith Food Ministry- Clean reusable paper and plastic grocery bags. Non-perishable, unexpired, and unopened food items (For example: Ramen, Granola bars, Coffee, Peanut butter, Jelly, Condiments, Seasonings, Baking supplies, Pastas & Pasta Sauce, etc)

Vitalant – Donate Blood and get a free ticket to the fair. Spots are filling up fast! Make an appointment here.

Bright Futures for Youth – Art Supplies, Cleaning Supplies (New only)

Gold Country Senior Services:
8.5 x 11 copy paper
Card stock (both sizes)
6 card tables in excellent condition
Puffs Tissues
Paper Towels
Notebooks
Pens
Dry Erase Markers
Binders (various sizes)
Sharpies
Manila file folders
Staples (regular)
Post It’s
Banker Boxes
Hand sanitizer
Office packaged snacks (chips, bars, nuts)
AA Batteries, AAA Batteries
Water Bottles Lots
Gatorade
Individually wrapped Snack For Volunteers
Beef Jerky
Trail Mix
Nuts
Chocolate
Chips/goldfish
Cookies
Granola Bars
Snack Mix