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Trail users of all ages and abilities are invited to join BYLT in an exploration of local trails throughout the month of June! This year’s Celebration of Trails includes the return of the super popular Summer Star Hike Challenge where folks will use their eagle-eye to spot stars along the trails and a chance to […]

GRASS VALLEY, May 13 – Come enjoy the quiet beauty of Scotts Flat Lake on Sunday May 19, during the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) annual “No Motor Day.” Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be allowed entry to the Scotts Flat Recreation Area without charge. Use of motorized boats will be suspended for the entire […]

Eskaton Village in Grass Valley has graciously offered to put on a fundraiser Lasagna dinner benefiting Sierra Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. In addition to Lasagna, Eskaton will be serving salad, vegetables, bread and dessert. There will be a door prize and raffle. When: May 23, 2024 Time: 7 PM Where: Eskaton Village, […]

Nevada City, CA – Join us for the 56th annual Humbug Day! Music, old-time crafts, demonstrations, kids’ activities, living history building tours, Clamper’s barbecue, and of course the root beer floats! Watch the hydraulic monitor spray a stream of water, and cheer on the “World’s Shortest Parade” at the North Bloomfield mining town’s annual “hometown […]

NEVADA CITY, California – A new event will come to the Seven Hills District of Nevada City this Saturday May 11th from 10am-4pm. The Seven Hills Parking Lot Jam aims to shine a spotlight on the area’s unique and prospering business community. Located one mile from Nevada City’s historic downtown, the Seven Hills District is […]

Holt Ballet Conservatory presents the exciting classical ballet theater entertainment Don Quixote, coming up June 13, 14, and 15 at the Don Baggett Theater. This delightful presentation must not be missed.  The ballet tells the story of Kitri, who is in love with the village barber, Basilio, but whose father, Lorenzo, insists she marry the town nobleman, Gamache, who […]

Auburn, CA – Do you know which plants at your house and in your community are invasive species? On Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m., join the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society to hear invasives expert Steve Schoenig at the General Gomez Arts in Auburn. At this free public program, learn about […]

NEVADA CITY, California (Friday, May 3rd, 2024) – The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 122nd Annual Installation and Awards for outstanding community service. These annual awards honor both businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the Nevada City community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. Those […]

The League of Women Voters of Nevada County welcomes the public to attend a special evening with guest speaker Judge LaDoris Cordell on May 9. Cordell will speak live via Zoom on the big screen following the business portion of the League’s annual meeting. Cordell, who  served on the Superior Court of Northern California for […]

The Onyx Downtown is excited to partner with the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) in presenting the award-winning documentary, Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust on Sunday May 26, 2024 at 7pm at the Onyx Downtown, at the Nevada Theatre located at 401 Broad Street in Nevada City. This important documentary has been […]

Nevada Union High School’s Theatrical Dance Department proudly presents Spring Dance Concert: Greatest Hits – a tribute to hit songs throughout the decades – on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th at 7:00pm at the Don Baggett Theater, 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley.  Twelve professional choreographers created original dances for this production, selecting a […]

The Sierra Nevada Group of the Sierra Club presents Revitalizing Ecosystems: Beavers Role in Expanding Floodplains and Restoring Wetlands – A Nature – Based Solution on Thursday May 9, 2024 at Seaman’s Lodge 423 Nimrod Street Nevada City at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. One of our advertised speakers, Matt Berry, Restoration Ecologist at Sierra […]

This Sunday, May 5, 2024,  Sierra College Natural History Museum will be presenting its annual Dinosaur Day and Science Fest! This is a fun festival for all ages, focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), education, and so much more. The theme for 2024 is “Unveiling Giants of the Past.” There will be exhibitors […]

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission and the Nevada County Historical Society are pleased to invite the public to attend the dedication ceremony of a plaque designating the Carter Family Homesite as a historical landmark. The ceremony will be at the corner of American Hill Road and Drummond Street in Nevada City this coming Sunday, May 5, […]

Nevada County, CA: As spring blooms and the farming season kicks into gear, Sierra Harvest’s Farm Institute proudly announces the return of its annual Ag Skills Class Series. Designed to empower budding farmers and enthusiasts alike, this 15-class journey delves deep into the heart of agricultural best practices, drawing wisdom directly from the fields and […]

Nevada County Arts Council and Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District invite the public to attend the May Creatives Meetup at Indian Springs Art & Ceramic Center (ISACC), located in Penn Valley. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a hidden gem of the arts in Penn Valley, while exploring a ceramic studio and gallery space, […]

On Friday, May 17, Jon Harman will give a public presentation during which he shares a multi-day journey to rock image sites in Baja. The free event takes place at Nevada City’s Madelyn Helling Library on Maidu Ave. at 7pm. Jon is well known for his work in Baja studying Mexico’s ancient and unusual imagery, […]

Nevada City, CA – More than 70 local crafters, designers and artisans will bring their hand-made creations to the 13th Annual Nevada City Spring Craft Fair taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the historic Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Nevada City Craft […]