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2010-2011 OFFICIAL GUIDE TO NEVADA COUNTY

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NEVADA COUNTY

Published by: IMS 14520 Lynshar Road Grass Valley, CA 95949 Publisher Craig Hoddy IMS Editor Paula C. Collins Design & Production

KIAL JAMES

Leatrice Erickson, Cecelia Harback, Cale Hoddy, Katy Hight, Kial James, Sandra Remolif, Craig Thomas

Contents NEVADA

COUNTY

Postcards From Nevada County ................10 Welcome & Chamber Info....................12-13

Nevada County History & Places Nevada City History ..................................15 Grass Valley History ..................................16 Truckee History ..........................................17 Museums ....................................................20 State Parks..............................................22-23 County Pioneers ........................................24 “Ghostly Adventures” ................................26 “Superstitions, Mules & Millions” ..............28 Walking Tours........................................32-36 Heritage Homes..........................................38 Antiques, Consignments & Thrift Shops ..39 Postcards From Nevada County ................42 Truckee Today ............................................45 Donner Party ..............................................46 Truckee Calendar of Events ......................48 Penn Valley/Lake Wildwood ....................50 Penn Valley History ....................................53 Washington, North San Juan, French Corral, Rough & Ready History ............................54 South Nevada County ......................56 & 58 Discover Sierra County Spectacular Scenery....................................62 Yuba Donner Scenic Byway......................64 Dining..........................................................65 Calendar of Events ....................................66 Mines/Museums ..........................................67 Nevada County Living Quality of Life ............................................69 County Facts ..............................................70 Quick Reference Phone Numbers ............72 Business ......................................................74 Real Estate & Housing ..........................76-87 8

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Gardening ..............................................88-91 Wellness/Healthy Living ............................92 Hospitals......................................................94 Seniors ....................................................96-98 Education/Libraries ..................................100 Weddings ..................................................102 Where to Worship ....................................104 Getting Involved ......................................105

Dining Guide Introduction/Events ..................................107 Local Good Taste......................................108 Cornish Pasties..........................................110 A La Carte ..........................................113-117 Wineries/Vineyards/Tasting/Tours....118 & 120 Play It Live ................................................122 Events Calendar of Events ............................130-136

Editorial Paula C. Collins, Dave Carter, Suzie Daggett, Donna Hoekstra, Mark Lyon, Hank Meals, Kirk Pharis Photography Don Batson, Wayde Carroll, Dave Carter, Mary Anne Davis, Thomas Edgeman, Lily Gicker, Tommy Gleason, Darby Hayes, Katy Hight, Kial James, Melanie Jaramillo, Susan Jokleson, Douglas Keachie, Christopher Maun, Hank Meals, Josh Miller, Larry Miller, Mustain Photography, Searls Historical Library, Samuel Remolif, Mary Vega, Kris Wakefield, Andrew Wright For advertising placement phone or fax: 530.272.3239 E-mail: ims@nevadacountygold.com See the Gold Country Online at: www.NevadaCountyGold.com www.PlacerCountyGold.com www.SierraCountyGold.com ©2010-2011 by IMS. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted without the approval of IMS.

Culture Theatre, Music, Art, Galleries ..........130-136 Made in Nevada County ..........................138 Recreation “Cascade Trail” ..................................140-141 Recreation Sites/Activities ............142 & 143 Tents to RV’s ............................................144 Winter Sports ............................................145 Hikes & Bike Rides ..........................146-147 Parks, Fitness, Golf, Tennis ....................149 Kids Activities ............................................150 Where To Stay ....................................152-154 Business Directory ....................................155 Maps ..................................................156-157 Coupons ..............................................158-162

COVER PHOTO: Grouse Ridge Christopher Maun INSET PHOTOS: Truckee, Nevada City, Penn Valley Wayde Carroll Grass Valley Kial James SIERRA COUNTY: Darby Hayes

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Nevada County T PHOTOS BY ANDREW WRIGHT

here is no need to deny yourself or your family new experiences, adventures, fun times, some luxuries, and perhaps more importantly, memories. Nevada County is the perfect choice for a get-away that fits into any budget. Use the Nevada County Gold magazine as a guide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discover recreational opportunities, explore local history, visit restaurants and shops, attend a play, listen to some great music, take a day trip to neighboring Sierra County, learn about our quality of life. Go on picnics, camp, visit a playground, buy fresh vegetables from local growers. And as you make your plans, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to stop by one of our Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centers for ideas and suggestions.

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thousands grew rich in 1850 with the discovery of gold at Old Coyote Ravine northeast of town. Built on Deer Creek, the town had a variety of names – Caldwell’s Upper Store, Coyoteville and Deer Creek Dry Diggins. As Mining Equipment on Display the town grew, a more sophisticated name was needed and Nevada, the Spanish word fire in the town’s history burned 400 buildfor snow, was chosen. “City” was added later ings including many of those supposedly when the new state to the east chose, some fireproof brick buildings. Another fire in say stole, the name Nevada. 1863 again gutted the center of the business Nevada City was wild and woolly in the district. Undaunted, the citizens rebuilt, and early days. Gambling saloons arose in today visitors can see the results of their splendor and numbers, and were thronged. labors lining the streets of downtown. Liquor was plentiful, and fights were comNevada City went on to develop a mon. Claims were jumped, murder commit- hardrock mining industry. Although the ted. There were brothels and opium dens. mines were not as large or numerous As the obsession with sudden wealth as those in Grass Valley, they were began to subside, a tranquility began to successful and contributed to the town’s ecoemerge. Merchants and others brought their nomic strength. families; an air of permanency took the place of restless change, neighborhoods were established. Go to webtour at Nevada City’s building boom was ncgold.com/nevada-city-movie.html interrupted in 1856 when the worst

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N ITS HEYDAY, NEVADA CITY was the largest and most prosperous mining town in the State of California – a title it later had to relinquish to neighboring Grass Valley. The compact downtown area with its gas lights and flower baskets provides visitors with plenty to see and do. Discover the historic theatre and hotels, visit a winery, old foundry, museums, unique shops and interesting restaurants. Also explore the nearby neighborhoods on foot or by car. For example, take Broad Street from downtown across the freeway and go straight or turn left to view lovely historic homes. Although it is hard to believe when viewing Nevada City today, the town was in danger of becoming a ghost town. When the mines closed in the mid-1950s, the area suffered economically. By 1965, a third of the buildings on Broad Street were vacant. When several older buildings were lost due to construction of the Golden Center Freeway, the word “preservation” began to enter conversations. The City Council passed an Historic Ordinance in 1968, followed in 1972 by a federal grant for improvements. Then in 1986, Nevada City officially became a Registered Historic District. Founded as a mining camp in 1849, Nevada City quickly grew with each new discovery of gold. Men commonly pulled a pound of gold a day from Deer Creek, and

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ENTERPIECE OF GRASS VALLEY is a vibrant downtown section that has been serving the community since shortly after gold miners arrived in 1849. This commercial district has everything from an historic hotel to antique shops, diverse restaurants, wine tasting rooms, great shopping and a center for the arts. Downtown buildings constructed in the late 1880s co-exist with architecture of later eras like art deco. In the 1980s, Grass Valley was recognized as a self-initiated Main Street City by the State of California Main Street Program. Store fronts were evaluated by an architect who visited the area and suggested ways to preserve the historic character. In the 1990s, Main Street received a facelift complete with trees, flower boxes and a Victorian clock strategically placed at the corner of Mill and Main Streets. Looking back, the first white men to set foot in the area were from Oregon, and came in 1848 after hearing that gold had been discovered. Soon, the rush for gold was on, and a group of 20 formed the

nucleus of a town. There were a lot of firsts in 1850 – the first store, hotel Downtown Mill Street and family. That year an important discovery took place, or so the story goes, when a miner looking for his missing cow knocked loose a rock which glittered. He crushed it and found gold in the quartz. Prior to that time, miners were involved in placer mining or mining for free gold in creeks and among gravel. Grass Valley grew in a matter of months from about 20 cabins to 150 buildings. Saloons became plentiful and gambling was very popular. In 1855, the population rose to 3,500, and a devastating fire destroyed 300 buildings including virtually all of the business district. One bright light was provided by Alonzo Delano, the Wells Fargo agent. Seen pulling a shanty down the street, he backed it up to the company’s brick vault still standing among the ruins and opened for business amid the warm ashes.

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Early Gold Seekers Founded Grass Valley

Another setback occurred when early mining success was followed by failure as easily accessible gold became difficult to find. However, in the 1860s techniques were improved, and a very profitable hardrock or underground mining industry was established. Closing of the mines by the war production board in the 1940s, along with the government’s fixed price of gold at $35 an ounce, contributed to the end of mining in Grass Valley, as did labor disputes. It is said, however, that millions of dollars worth of gold remain, and there just may come a day when the now silent mines reopen. In fact, the Idaho-Maryland Mining Corporation is working toward reopening the Idaho-Maryland, one of the area’s most successful mines.

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IONEERS HEADING FOR A better life in the west were guided through the daunting Sierra Nevada by a friendly Indian chief in 1844 – four years before the discovery of gold. This encounter not only led to a route which allowed an estimated 10,000 emigrants to cross into California between 1844 and 1854, but also is responsible for naming a town which still thrives today. It is reported that when the Stevens Party from Missouri first met the chief, they either mistook his attempt at telling them all was “Okay, Okay” or mistook the name he called himself – regardless, the word Truckee came into being, and to honor the chief, they gave a river in the area the name Truckee. Although a wagon route was well established, it wasn’t until 1863 that the first white man settled in the area. His name was

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Joseph Gray, and he built a log stagecoach station near the emigrant road. For a brief time, the settlement was called Gray’s Station. In 1865, S. S. Coburn built a public house for accommodating teamsters and travelers. It also served the stage line, and for a time, the settlement of Gray’s Station became Coburn Station. The area saw growth in the late 1860s when the Central Pacific Railroad was laying track in the Sierra Nevada. During this period, there were 25 sawmills, five saloons, a boarding house and several stores. At one time, 10,000 Chinese worked under dangerous conditions to conquer the Sierra Nevada for the railroad, and the area had a large Chinatown. However, in the late 1880s, Truckee’s Chinese residents were forced to leave through economic pressures. The year 1868 saw the arrival of the first train and a devastating fire that all but destroyed Coburn Station. A new town was built a little further east and named Truckee after the nearby river. The rowdy new town flourished. There was fighting, gambling and plenty of saloons, as well as a red-light district on Jibboom Street that was in existence until 1949. There were also attempts to bring about law and order through a Vigilance Committee formed in 1871. Yet, a brewery in the Truckee basin thrived. The Boca Brewing Company building was completed in 1876 and covered an acre. At one time, about 30,000 barrels a year were produced. Natural spring water was used and Boca Beer enjoyed a national

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Railroad Responsible For Town of Truckee Growth in Late 1860s

1860s Brought the Railroad

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SEARLS HISTORICAL LIBRARY Law office of Niles Searls, Chief Justice of California State Supreme Court; built in 1872. Historic books, manuscripts, research material, and over 9,000 photographs. Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday - Saturday. Location: 214 Church St., Nevada City; (530) 265-5910. NEVADA COUNTY RAILROAD MUSEUM Artifacts and exhibits relating to Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad which opened in 1876 to link area with the transcontinental railroad in Colfax. On display are a vintage locomotive, antique railroad cars, the county’s first automobile. Also, a small operating steam locomotive on outdoor track. Museum store with railroad themed gifts, books. Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday - Tuesday, from May 1 to October 31. Winter 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday. Location: 5 Kidder Court, Nevada City (take Hollow

NORTH STAR POWER HOUSE & PELTON WHEEL MINING EXHIBIT One of finest collections of hardrock mining equipment and artifacts in United States. Giant Pelton Wheel, only operational Cornish Pump in the world, new outdoor exhibit, picnic area. Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm May - October 15, 7 days a week. Location: Mill Street & McCourtney Road, Grass Valley; (530) 273-4255. GRASS VALLEY MUSEUM Depicts rich history of Gold Rush days with displays of furniture, art, clothing, musical instruFirehouse #1 ments and artifacts from Victorian era. Hall of Museum photographs, restored classroom, Victorian bedroom. Vintage wedding dress exhibit, early summer 2010. Hours: 12:30-3:30 pm Wednesday - Saturday. Saturday & Sunday, 2nd weekend in June - Labor Day. Location: 410 S. Church at Chapel Street, Grass Valley, part of M e m o r i a l D a y We e k e n d 1 1 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 0 0 p m . St. Joseph’s Cultural Center; (530) 273-5509 or 272-4725. Check: www.truckeehistory.org MINERS FOUNDRY Location: Jibboom and Spring Streets; (530) 582-0893. CULTURAL CENTER Joseph Research Library: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday, all year. Historic foundry building with interpretive displays coverLocation: 10115 Donner Trail Rd.; (530) 582-0893. ing manufacturing of mining machinery including the famous Pelton Wheel. Call to request docent tours. www.minersfoundry.org Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Location: 325 Spring St., Nevada City; (530) 265-5040. IMAGINARIUM SCIENCE MUSEUM Interactive science center with hands-on exhibits. For children and adults. Open to the public one day a month and for special programs. Preschool Day held once a month. Call for information. Location: 161 Nevada City Hwy., Nevada City; (530) 478-6415.

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Emigrant Trail Museum TRUCKEE’S OLD JAIL Built in 1875, held some of the old west’s most notorious characters including “Baby Faced” Nelson. See what a jail from the old west was like, also relics from lumbering and ice harvesting, and an exhibit that pays tribute to film industry that thrived in Truckee during the 1920s. Can picnic in small memorial garden behind jail. Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

WESTERN SKISPORT MUSEUM Ski history dating from gold mining days, films, evolution of equipment. Hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday - Sun day, ski season. Call first. Location: Boreal Ski Resort, I-80 at Donner Summit; Auburn Ski Club (530) 4263313. EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM Exhibits about the natural history of the Truckee Basin, local Native American life, the overland immigration of the 1840s, Donner tragedy, construction of the transcontinental railroad, lumbering and ice harvesting. Museum store features books on the Donner Party and Emigrant Trail, natural history, and related items. Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, d a i l y u n t i l 5 : 0 0 p m during summer. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Location: Donner Memorial State Park, off I-80, 12593 Donner Pass Road; (530) 582-7892.

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FIREHOUSE #1 MUSEUM Firehouse built in 1861 and used until 1938. Named a Haunted House of California. Displays including relics from Donner Party, Chinese temple altars, Indian artifacts, Victorian clothing, toys, tools, doll house. Well known for its Chinese exhibits. Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm May - October, Wednesday - Saturday. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm November - April, Saturday only. Location: 214 Main St., Nevada City; (530) 265-3937.

Way adjacent to freeway at Gold Flat Road to Bost Avenue to Kidder Court); (530) 470-0902. www.ncngrrmuseum.org

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OCATED JUST OUTSIDE Grass Valley, the Empire Mine was the oldest, richest hardrock gold mine in California. Now a state historic park, it is one of the area’s most popular attractions. During the 100 or so years the mine operated, $100 million in gold (1914 prices) was taken out or about 5,800,000 ounces, and 367 miles of tunnels and an incline of 11,000 feet had been reached. Forced to shut down during World War II by the war production board, the mine never really got going after it reopened, and it closed for good in 1956. It is said there is still gold beneath the ground, and should the price warrant, production could start again. Visitors to the park will find restored buildings, exhibits, an illuminated mine shaft and Bourn Cottage with its lovely gardens.

Calendar of Events Miner’s Picnic

Annual Miner’s Picnic: August 28, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Food, games, entertainment, living history. Holiday Open House: November 26 & 27, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit Club House & Bourn Cottage; living history. Spring Open House 2011: Mother’s Day, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Living history, blooming gardens. Call to confirm.

The Visitor Center and Mine are located off Hwy. 174 at 10791 E. Empire St., Grass Valley; (530) 273-8522. Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day. www.empiremine.org

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Mine Yard, Cottage Guided Tours: Daily (weather permitting) except for November – February when they are weekends only. Tours are 45 minutes. Call for times. Garden Highlights: May through September 30, 12:30 pm, Sundays. Cottage Living History: Weekends May through September 30. Call for tour times. Clubhouse Living History: May 2 through September 26, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sundays. Mine Yard Living History: June 12, July 13, August 7, September 11, October 9, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Donner Memorial State Park

WO MILES WEST OF TRUCKEE just off 1-80 is Donner Lake home to Donner Memorial State Park which offers visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, waterskiing and snow shoeing The park has a 154-site campground, picnic area located near the lake with a sandy beach, and 2 1/2 miles of hiking trails, in-

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cluding a 1/2 mile interpretive nature trail and 1-mile lakeside interpretive trail. There are year around activities such as snow shoe hikes, and campground and interpretive programs. For a schedule, check with park staff or consult bulletin boards in the Emigrant Trail Museum, open all year. Near the museum is the Pioneer Monument that was erected in honor of all who made the difficult trek west during the 1840s.

Campground open Memorial Day through September 30. For reservations call: Reserve America (800) 444-7275. Park and museum information: (530) 582-7892. Located at Exit 184 off I-80.

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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

STARK LANDSCAPE greets visitors who venture to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. It was created between the 1850s and 1880s by hydraulic gold mining. Wa t e r w a s brought to the site and then aimed at hillsides through giant nozzles. However, in 1884, hydraulic mining was essentially outlawed because of damage done to downstream rivers and waterways. The park now contains a museum, the deserted mining town of North Bloomfield, and picnic facilities and hiking trails which are

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open 365 days a year. Visitors can also gold pan on Humbug Creek – pans provided. Tours and talks are held at the diggins.

Campfire Programs: Saturday night during summer. Town Tours: At 1:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Calendar of Events

Malakoff Diggins is located 26 miles from Nevada City via Tyler Foote Crossing Road off Hwy. 49. Museum open every day of week 9:00 am to 5:00 pm May 1 to Labor Day; on weekends noon to 4:00 pm rest of year. Information: (530) 265-2740. Cabin rentals and camp site reservations call: Reserve America (800) 444-7275.

Humbug Day: June 12, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, a focus on history of the area. Parade, basket and candle making, entertainment, food, dancing, wagon rides, living history, games, and “shoot” water cannon. Fortyfifth annual.

South Yuba River State Park

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URING THE GOLD RUSH, mining claims along the river were some of the richest in California. Today, the South Yuba River State Park offers a variety of activities along a 20 mile portion of the South Fork of the Yuba River.

At historic Bridgeport is the longest single span covered bridge in the country. Nearby is the Visitor Center, a small museum and newly refurbished barn where displays are on view. A popular pastime is swimming in one of the river’s natural pools, and during spring runoff, the area attracts kayakers. Activities also include hiking, picnicking and fishing. A map of the entire park is available.

Bridgeport Living History Day

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Calendar of Events Bridge and Local History Talks: Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Gold Panning Demonstrations: Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 am, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bird Walks and Pine Needle Basket Making: Fall and spring, call for dates and times. Ghosts of Bridgeport Pageant: October 25, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Wildflower Walks: Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am mid-March through mid-May.

Living History Day: April 24, 2011, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Demonstrations, activities, period costumes, music, wagon rides across the covered bridge.

Park open every day of year, except Christmas and New Year’s. The Visitor Center and Museum is located at 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley; (530) 432-2546. Hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm daily in summer; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday through Sunday rest of year. WWW.NEVADACOUNTYGOLD.COM

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County Pioneers Entrepreneurs, Innovators And Just Plain Characters Smiley

G E T or “S M I L E Y ,” as he was known to fellow residents of North San Juan, had a big heart. At Christmas, he had candy for all the children. He never missed a funeral and always brought flowers. It is fitting that he is buried in the town’s Protestant Cemetery.

Lotta Crabtree

he first American entertainer to become a millionaire began her career in Grass Valley. LOTTA CRABTREE was taught to sing and dance by a neighbor, the spirited Lola Montez who had danced her way to success and fame on the continent. Lotta first performed at age seven on the anvil of Flippin’s Blacksmith Shop (still standing) in Rough and Ready. After a successful stage career, she retired in 1891 at age 45 when she was at the height of her popularity.

rothers E LIJAH and B AYLESS R ECTOR took over the ailing National Exchange Hotel (now just National Hotel) on Nevada City’s Broad Street in 1886. The hotel was a gathering place for those involved in mining, and it was here young Herbert Hoover found himself after receiving his engineering degree at Stanford University. Hoover had come looking for work with a mining company and took a room at the National. When his $40 stake ran out, the Rectors extended him credit. College men were not readily accepted and Hoover was forced to take a job pushing an ore car. His $2-a-day job did not allow him to remain at the National, though he did pay the Rectors what he owed them.

contemporary of Mark Twain and Bret Harte, J OHN R OLLIN R IDGE was considered one of California’s most talented and versatile writers. In 1864, he settled in Grass Valley and became part owner of the Nevada National newspaper. Ridge was a crusading newspaper editor and fiercely anti-Lincoln during the Civil War. There were strong feelings between Ridge and the editor of the Grass Valley Union, who was for the re-election of Lincoln. Their dislike for each other apparently led to the exchange of bribery charges, and Ridge challenged him to a duel. As the story goes, the challenge was ignored, but the revival editor did receive a caning from Ridge and his cronies.

Native Daughters’ 4th of July parade float from the early 1900s.

he first fish hatchery in the State of California was established near Chicago Park by J OSEPH V. S HEBLEY in the 1860s. His name became associated worldwide with the advancement of fish culture. When state money became tight, Shebley donated use of his facility to the California Fish Commission which used it from 1883 to 1888.

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Ghostly Adventures

D D By Mark Lyon

PHOTOS BY ANDREW WRIGHT

O YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? Would you like to meet one face to faceless? If so, Grass Valley and Nevada City both offer historic hotels in which such an encounter is a distinct possibility. Built in 1855, Grass Valley’s Holbrooke Hotel, which has played host to four U.S. presidents, Mark Twain, Bret Harte and prizefighter “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, is heavily haunted. In the Holbrooke bar, said to be one of the oldest continuously operating saloons west of the Mississippi, inexplicable smoke-like clouds have been observed, and the voices of a crowd can sometimes be heard emanating from the saloon late at night when it is locked and seemingly empty. A small boy visiting last summer complained when approaching the library room adjoining the bar, “Why are those people talking so loudly?” No one was in the room at the time – at least no one anyone else could see. In the Arletta Douglas Room, which once served as the hotel’s restaurant, a ghostly couple would often be seen, but when a member of the wait staff would return to take their order, the couple would have vanished. Meanwhile in the guest rooms, beds have been known to shake violently, a phantom maid has been observed making the beds while guests are still in them, or to carefully hang up clothing which had been left out and otherwise tidying up the rooms in the middle of the night! And numerous stories are told of spooky phenomena occurring in the lady’s room downstairs, and the mysterious cowboy ghost often seen standing near its entrance. Just up the hill in Nevada City, the venerable National Hotel, established in 1865 and once home to President Herbert Hoover, also has more than its fair share of ghosts. A lady in Victorian attire has been seen standing near the piano in the National’s bar and is know to float across the hotel’s dining room. And ghostly footsteps have often been heard in the main hallway leading from the reception desk. But perhaps that is only to be expected as the specter of an elderly gentleman in Victorian dress has been seen sitting in one of the chairs in the hotel lobby, and a little boy ghost has been observed playfully bouncing a ball in the hallway. A white, “washed out” appearing woman in a long dress, her hair worn up in an old-fashioned style and smelling of cheap perfume favored by Victorian “ladies of the night,” has been seen floating across the third floor hallway. For the adventurous ghost hunter, spending the night in one or both of these unique hotels is a definite must!

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Nevada City’s National Hotel

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Superstitions, Mules and Millions Empire Mine Head Frame, 1890

HEIRS WAS A DANGEROUS occupation, so it is not surprising local hardrock miners had their superstitions. One was the ghost-like Tommy Knocker thought to have a long nose and tall black hat. It was said that when he was heard knocking in the mine something was going to happen so you best be careful. It was also believed a woman in a mine was bad luck, as was whistling. Cornwall, England supplied most of the labor for area mines including the mighty Empire, now a State Historic Park. Almost 95% of its miners gained their experience in the tin and cooper mines of Cornwall. They not only brought their expertise, but inventions like the Cornish Pump used to remove water from underground tunnels. The Empire Mine traces its history back to 1850 when George Roberts discovered flecks of gold in on outcropping of quartz located in what is now the mineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot. His discovery brought hundreds to the area to stake claims, but the skills needed to build deep tunnels was lacking. Roberts, like many others, became discouraged and sold his claim to a group that consolidated a number of small claims under the name Empire Mine. In the next 100 years or so, the Empire would go on to become the oldest, largest and richest gold mine in California. An estimated 5,800,000 ounces of gold were extracted from 367 miles of underground passages that went to a depth of 11,000 feet. At one time 80 stamp mills worked 24 hours a day to pulverize the ore so gold could be extracted. They could easily be heard in Grass Valley and even at times in Nevada City. Residents became so accustomed to the noise they only noticed if it stopped. In 1871, capitalist William Bourn gained controlling interest of

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Ore Carts at Empire Mine

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the Empire, and it prospered, only to decline after his death. His son William, Jr. took over in 1877 when he turned 21 and by 1884 profits once again rolled in. Success in great part was due to George Starr, a relative who began working at the mine at 16. Although he had little formal education, he become one of the great mining engineers of his day. The Empire Mine was one of the most progressive mines in the United States. Yet, mules were used to haul ore and waste to the main shaft for transport to the surface. At one time, 44 lived in barns underground. One named Fanny was particularly fond of chewing tobacco. Bourn, Jr. sold the mine in 1929 to the Newmont Mining Corporation. It continued to prosper until World War II, when it was closed down by the War Production Board. The Empire reopened in 1945, but the fixed price of gold, high cost of extracting it and labor problems led to permanent closure in 1956.

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TRUCKEE JAIL: Jibboom and Spring Streets. Built in 1875 and used as a jail until 1964. Now a history museum. GRAY’S TOLL STATION: 10030 Church Street. Truckee’s first building, built by first white settler upon arrival in 1863. Moved to site in early 1900s. ENGLEHART HOUSE: Dates from the late 1800s, next door to Gray’s Toll Station. THE TRUCKEE HOTEL: 10007 Bridge Street. Originally known as the American House, was built around 1870. In 1909, structure was burned and rebuilt. Became Truckee Hotel in 1977. A local landmark. TOUR EXTENSION: You can continue your tour by walking or driving straight on Hwy. 267 from the Truckee Hotel across the railroad tracks and then over the river to see two additional sites. TRUCKEE BOOKS: Corner of Hwy. 267 and West River Street. Originally a saloon, was built between 1898 and 1907. CHINESE HERB SHOP: Corner of Hwy. 267 South East River Street (backs up to river). Brick building with double iron doors built in 1878. A reminder of one of the largest Chinatowns in the west. Chinese labor was used to build the railroad which runs through Truckee.

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RUCKEE RETAINS MUCH of its old west flavor and historic charm. To enjoy some of the town’s landmarks on foot, start your walk at the corner of Bridge Street and walk historic Commercial Row to the Kruger-White House, retrace your steps back to Spring Street and turn left, continue to the corner of High Street and the Rocking Stone, return to Jibboom Street and turn left. Take Jibboom to Bridge turn right and stop at Church Street. THE DEPOT: Commercial Row. Built in 1900, renovated in 1989. Railroad history began in 1868 with arrival of first train. Down the street is the loading dock and freight station used by the Southern Pacific Railroad. THE CAPITOL: 10072 Donner Pass Rd. Commercial Row’s oldest building built in 1870. Originally a saloon and hall. Used by an opera company, then for the county court. Silent movies were shown in theatre upstairs, where wellknown entertainers also performed. THE 601: 10100 Donner Pass Road. Truckee’s Vigilance Committee was established in 1871 because of crime and the number of “undesirables” in town. See plaque. KRUGER-WHITE HOUSE: 10291 Donner Pass Road past Spring Street. One of Truckee’s oldest buildings, built in 1874 by W. H. Kruger, a lumber company owner. In 1904 purchased by C. B. White, a prominent banker. On the National Historic Registry. ROCKING STONE: High Street, just off Spring Street. Although it no longer rocks, having been shored up to protect it from vandalism and accidents, this 17 ton stone is one of 25 known rocking stones in the world. Used as far back as 15,000 years ago by Native Americans for ceremonies, drying food and storage.

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the late 1800s, early 1900s. The private residence seen today was built in the late 1890s. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 245 S. Church Street. It is the oldest Episcopal edifice in California and is one of only two area churches which date back to the Gold Rush. STONE HOUSE: 304 S. Church Street. Restored 1897 farm house. W.C. Jones Hospital Stones raised livestock and sold milk from the kitchen. W.C. JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: mines on Wolf Creek to the center of 328 S. Church Street. This Queen Anne town. Despite fires, there are still a numVictorian was built in 1880 and served as a ber of buildings standing that date from private residence until 1907 when it was con- the 1860s. verted to Nevada County’s first private HOLBROOKE HOTEL: 212 W. Main hospital. Before the hospital was estabStreet. Originally destroyed by fire, the curlished, injured miners were treated on the rent hotel dates from 1862; the spot or in their homes. saloon dates from 1855 and MOUNT ST. MARY’S CONVENT: 104 S. was incorporated into the Church Street. Built in 1866, the convent hotel. Guests from the housed Irish nuns who came to Grass past include Mark Valley to care for and educate orphans. Twain, Presidents Next door is St. Joseph’s Chapel built in Grant, Harrison, 1894. Both are now a cultural center. Cleveland and ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY: South Church Garfield, and & Chapel Streets. Graves date from 1853, the notorious many guarded by ornate fences to keep Black Bart. out cattle. EDWARD TAYLOR HOUSE: 358 Mill Street. Built around 1895 by member of a pioneer family whose local history dates to the mid 1850s. They owned the Taylor Foundry which made equipment of all sorts and operated through World War I. DEL ORO THEATRE: 165 Mill Street. Local landmark built in the 1940s, this “art deco” movie theatre was refurbished several years ago. Check out the mural on the back wall of the building. MILL STREET: Between Neal and Main Streets. Was once a trail leading from nearby JOSH MILLER

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ODAY DONNER LAKE IS a beautiful spot. It is enjoyed from sunrise to sunset by hikers, fishermen, water-skiers and kayakers, as well as passersby who stop along I-80 to look down on this scenic spot. But, the lake has a darker side, for as its name implies, it played a role in a tragic story that took place in the cruel winter of 1846-47. Before gold was discovered in California, there were pioneers who set out across the plains to make new lives for themselves in the west. Among them was a group from Illinois that would go down in history as the Donner Party. Organized by brothers George and Jacob Donner, they set off from Springfield in 1846 and became part of a larger wagon train. Had they chosen to remain with the group instead of taking a “short-cut,” this would be a very different story, for their choice was a grave mistake. What was expected to take one week took 30 days. When they reached what is now Reno, Nevada, the Donner Party was able to get badly needed provisions. But, their three to four day rest proved to be a fatal decision. Storms were already brewing in the Sierra Nevada ahead. In fact, one had set in on October 28 as they reached Prosser Creek just east of Truckee. Despite the snow, they pressed on, but could not scale the summit and returned to Donner Lake where they set up camp in a ferocious storm. The party built crude cabins with the main encampment near the lake. The Donner brothers chose to camp six to seven miles to the east. Provisions in the main camp were soon gone, and as they faced starvation, a party

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was dispatched on December 16 to attempt passage over the Sierra. Two returned, 15 continued including several women, eight died along the way, but two men and five women stumbled upon an Indian camp. One man was then guided to Johnson’s Ranch on the Bear River, a settlement located on the western slope. The other six were also brought to the ranch. It had been a 32day journey. Help was summoned from Fort Sutter in Sacramento. Within a week provisions arrived, and in another 10 to 12 days, the first relief party reached Donner Lake where they discovered many had died from starvation including numerous children. In February 1847, a second group attempted the difficult trip over the summit. They encountered a second relief party. A third relief party found George Donner and his family. Donner was dying; his wife would not leave and stayed to die with him. Their children were rescued. The fourth and final relief party arrived at the main encampment site on April 7 and rescued the very last survivor. When all was said and done, 42 members of the Donner Party perished, 47 survived. Sadly, some of the survivors were reduced to cannibalism in an attempt to hold on until help came. By the way, the rest of the original wagon train followed the traditional route and arrived safely at the intended destination in California.

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EASTERN NEVADA COUNTY AREA ONGOING EVENTS Free Summer Concert Series: Every Wednesday, June 16 thru August 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Truckee Regional Park. Brockway Road, Hwy. 267. Full schedule available at recreation department. (530) 582-7720; www.tdrpd.com Truckee Farmers Market: Truckee River Regional Park, Tuesdays, 8 am - 1 pm, June 8 - October 12. (530) 8236183; www.foothillfarmersmarket.com “Young Eagles” Free Flights for Kids: Ages 8 - 17, 2nd Saturday each month (weather-permitting.) June through October. Breakfast and viewing planes also. Truckee Tahoe Airport. Information: Charlie White (530) 587-4811; Eagles@EAA1073.org, www.eaa.org/b17 First Fridays in Brickelltown: Downtown Truckee June 4, July 2, Aug 6, Sept 3. Features local artists, craftspeople, musicians. (530) 587-3789; www.riversideartstudios.com Truckee Thursdays: Downtown street festival. Farmers market, arts and crafts, live music, kids activities, beer garden and more. Thursdays, June 17 - Aug. 19, 5 - 9 pm. www.truckeethursdays.com, info@truckeethursdays.com

JUNE 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS 5 Soroptimist's Annual Wine & Tasting: Coyote Moon Golf Course. Live music, wine and beer tasting, auctions, food prepared by local restaurants and caterers. 5 - 7:30 pm; (530) 550-1433, (530) 414-4028 5 Truckee Day: Various locations in Truckee. Townwide street clean up and community spirit day followed by a "town-wide block party" at 12 pm. Truckee River Regional Park. (530) 582-8429; www.truckeeday.org 12 Fifth Annual Truckee Brewfest: Over 80 breweries, 1 - 5 pm. Truckee Optimist Club. Truckee Regional Park. (530) 587-8720 16-19 Tour de Nez: One of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races. Northstar events include messenger races, clunker classic and “The Biggest Little Kid’s Race.” www.tourdenez.com, www.northstarattahoe.com 26-27 2nd Annual Truckee Chili Cookoff: Cookoff setup, Saturday, 12 pm; Cookoff Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm, Truckee Regional Park. Community fundraiser, chili tasting, non-stop entertainment, food, beverages, activities for adults and children. www.TruckeeChiliCookoff.org 26-27 37th Annual Western States 100 Endurance Run:

Squaw Valley to Auburn - 100 mile run that traverses the Sierra Nevada along the Western States Trail. (916) 3878796; www.ws100.com 28 Ruth Frishman Memorial Golf Tournament: Northstar at Tahoe, 9 am - 4 pm. Humane Society of Truckee. (530) 587-5948; www.hstt.org/

JULY 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS

4th of July Parade: Donner Pass Road, Truckee. 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration: West End Beach, Donner Lake, 9 pm. 4

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4 Truckee Firecracker Mile: Downtown Truckee. One mile gradual fun run suitable for all ages. Starts just before the Truckee Fourth of July Parade at Tahoe Forest Hospital. (530) 426-3313; www.truckeefunrun.com 9-11 20th Annual Cannibal Cruise: Truckee Regional Park, Hwy. 267. Vintage car show, games, food and dances. (530) 582-9062; www.truckeeoptimist.com 9-11 & 16-18 ARTour 2010: For further information please see page 136. 17-18 American Cancer Society Relay for Life: Saturday 9 am - Sunday 9 am, Truckee High School. www.cancer.org 18 Donner Lake Sprint Triathlon: 7 am, Donner Lake. 1/4 mile swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run. Packet pick up Sat., July 17th from 11 am - 6 pm. (530) 546-1019; www.donnerlaketri.com 18 Donner Lake International Triathlon: 7:30 am. 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 6.5 mile run. Packet pick up Saturday, July 17th from 11 am - 6 pm at the West End Beach (530) 546-1019; www.donnerlaketri.com 17 30th Annual Old Timers Picnic: Truckee Donner Historical Society. Truckee Regional Park, 10am - 4pm. (530) 582-7720 21-25 Rodeo Western Week: Downtown Truckee & McIver Arena. Cowboy Poetry/Open Mic Night July 21, McIver arena. Kid's Day, July 23, 10 am. Sponsor's Dinner/Celebrity Team Penning, July 23, 5 pm, McIver Arena. www.truckeerodeo.org 24-25 Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo: McIver Arena, Brockway Road. Original extreme rodeo action, July 24, 5 pm, July 25, 1 pm. (208) 735-0462; www.truckeerodeo.org 24 55th Tevis Cup Western States Trail Ride: 100 miles in one day trail ride, Squaw Valley to Auburn. www.foothill.net/tevis 31 - Aug 1 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival: Truckee, 10 am - 5 pm, original work of more than 60 artists and crafters. Truckee Downtown Merchant's Association. www.pacificfinearts.com or (209) 267-4394

AUGUST 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS 7 Donner Lake Open Water Swim: Starts at 8:30 am at the east end of Donner Lake. Registration information at www.sierranevadamasters.com. 21 6th Annual Ice Cream Social: Community Memorial Garden outside the Old Jail Museum. 11 am to 3 pm. www.truckeehistory.org

SEPTEMBER 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS

2nd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival: Original work of more than 60 artists and crafters at Northstar. 10 am - 6 pm, 10 am - 5 pm Monday. Truckee Downtown Merchant's Association. www.pacificfinearts.com or (209) 267-4394 10-12 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival: Northstar Resort. Full days of food, wine and festivals, grape stomp, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations, grand tasting, culinary competitions, mountain chef cook-off and 4-6

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more. www.gotahoenorth.com or (800) 824-6348 11-12 Trails and Vistas "If Dreams Were Clouds": A three mile long art-hike combining music, dance, art & poetry in eight performing venues and beautiful art installations. Squaw Valley. info@trailsandvistas.org, www.trailsandvistas.com 18-19 Truckee Renaissance Faire: Truckee River Regional Park. Scavenger hunt, jousting, reenactment groups, stage entertainers, food, artists and crafters. Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. www.truckeerenfaire.org 25 Tahoe Sierra Century Ride: 30, 60 and 100-mile scenic tours of Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Pass. (530) 581-8872, www.tahoesierracentury.com

OCTOBER 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS

Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop: Sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples and enjoy shopping on Commercial Row in Historic Downtown Truckee. 12 - 4 pm. (530) 550-2252; www.winewalkshoptruckee.com 9-10 Donner Party Hike: Interpretive hikes showcasing the spectacular beauty of Donner Summit, the tragic events the Donner Party endured, the building of the transcontinental railroad, high sierra lakes, geography and more. (530) 587-8808; www.truckee.com 17 Truckee River Day: Fun and educational activities, art show and displays to showcase the Truckee River. Food, music, and contests. Restoration projects that benefit wildlife habitat and water quality in the Truckee River watershed. Pre-registration is required and all ages are welcome. (530) 550-8760; www.truckeeriverday.org 2

NOVEMBER 2010 TBA Truckee Ski Swap: Truckee Community Center,

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ENN VALLEY remains a community of peaceful natural beauty with a tranquil lifestyle. The area maintains a “small town” atmosphere which has attracted both retirees and families. Residents may see horses on riding trails, llamas peering over fences, deer and wild turkeys. There are also over 200 businesses, as well as schools, churches and amenities that make life complete. Today, 12,000 plus call the area home. The community has professional office space and business condominiums for light manufacturing. A variety of home styles are available in the country and in neighborhoods. Serving as a hub for community non-profits and service organizations is the Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce, an organization with 150 members. The chamber has relocated to 11336 Pleasant Valley Rd. and now shares space with the Penn Valley branch of the Nevada County Library. Currently, the chamber is working toward providing a large monument or sign overlooking Hwy. 20 that promotes the community and its events. It has also applied for a grant to update a local economic study. Under strong leadership, the area’s Community Foundation is working toward construction of a community center. About

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HISTORIC MINING TOWNS

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ASHINGTON IS NESTLED in the canyon of the South Fork of the Yuba River 20 miles northeast of Nevada City, not far from the historic emigrant trail that is now Hwy. 20. Occupied since 1849, this scenic site was once a flourishing mining town of 3,000. There were hotels, restaurants and stores with supplies for the miners. Nearby Poorman’s Creek was probably the richest of all the creeks and tributaries of the South Yuba. Claims on the creek were considered poor if they did not pay an ounce of gold per day per man, and it is estimated that its yield was more than one million dollars. On Hwy. 20 near the Washington turn-off are two recommended stops – a scenic overlook and the Omega Overlook/Rest Stop. Here one can view the Alpha and Omega Diggins, once a large hydraulic mining operation.

Rough and Ready

NE OF THE FIRST SETTLEMENTS in Nevada County was Rough and Ready five miles west of Grass Valley. Established in the fall of 1849, it quickly grew to a thriving town of 3,000. The area was settled by a group of miners led by Captain A. A. Townsend. He served under “Old Rough and Ready” Zachary Taylor and so admired him, he named his company Rough and Ready, a name the town would adopt. Early mining success was dampened when the government imposed a Mining Tax on all claims. Furious miners met April 7, 1850, and the decision was made to secede from the Union. An independent state was organized called the Great Republic of Rough and Ready. It didn’t last long for when it came time to celebrate the

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French Corral

OCATED ON PLEASANT VALLEY Road three miles from historic Bridgeport, virtually nothing is left of French Corral but an old Wells Fargo building. The town’s name comes from a Frenchman who built a corral for his mules in the area. Property was cheap and so by July 1853, there were 70 houses, as well as stores and hotels. That year the town was destroyed by fire, rebuilt only to burn again the following year. French Corral is best known for having the first long distance telephone line which was 60 miles long and included 20 to 30 instruments. The one used for the first conversation is in the Smithsonian Institute. The line, used to assist area mines, became operational November 30, 1887, less than three years after Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

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HE THIRD LARGEST TOWN in Nevada County during the 1880s was North San Juan located on Hwy 49 north of Nevada City. With a population numbering several thousand, it was an important commercial center for area hydraulic gold mining interests. First settled in 1853, San Juan was presumably named after a site in Mexico with similar terrain. North was added in 1857 after the town grew to the point where a post office was needed, and the name San Juan had already been taken. Now a relatively quiet spot, the town once had 13 retail stores, hotels, a newspaper, bank, brewery and two manufacturing firms – one made brushes, the other hose.

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S YOU TRAVEL UP Hwy. 49 from Auburn, the first Nevada County “community” encountered is an area which has come to be known as South County. Although rural in nature, it has been growing over the years. Among the early settlers was Michael Higgins, an Irish immigrant. He lived with his parents in Canada and New York before coming to California in 1852 at age 19. At first, Higgins mined at Placerville, Georgetown and on the American River. Then in 1860, he moved to the southern area of what would become Nevada County. Here he began to farm and raise stock on 160 acres. Higgins was also an owner of the Globe Hotel located in the area. It was a stage stop, and according to reports of the day,

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was the site of dancing and merry-making, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. The section of South County bounded by Hwy. 49, Combie Road and the Bear River is now known as Higgins Corner. Today, this area is home to a shopping center with another scheduled to be built nearby. Not far away is DarkHorse, an 18-hole golf course. Completed about seven years ago, it was rated in the top 100 among 16,000 public courses nationwide in 2006-2007. South County is also home to Lake of the Pines (LOP), a gated community with approximately 2,000 homes surrounding a 230 acre lake. There are six parks and beaches on the lake, an 18-hole championship golf course, available to the public part of the time, and clubhouse. Begun as a retirement community, today LOP has as many families as retirees. Further up Hwy. 49 is the area known as Alta Sierra. Located on 2,500 acres, it offers residents a range of home designs and set-

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A Gateway to Nevada County tings from starter homes to view ranch properties. The community features the Alta Sierra Golf Course and Country Club. The 18-hole course is open to the public for limited play. Serving a community of over 48,000 people is the South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1998, it has grown in size over the years and now represents a number of area businesses. Besides special projects that benefit the community and mixers, the chamber also holds monthly lunch meetings which feature business speakers, as well as political candidates. A project of the chamber, was the construction of a stone monument that reads “Welcome to Nevada County, Established 1851,” flanked on either side by a gold miner. Located near the county line, the monument is seven feet tall and 15 feet wide, and sets the tone for a visit to Nevada County.

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The addition of a swimming pool at Bear River has increased the activities available to the community through the Bear River Recreation and Park District. In conjunction with the Bear River Swimming Association, programs are available for all ages. The recreation and park district sponsors a number of programs including a summer basketball camp for boys and girls along with summer dance and activities camps. Not only is the district busy during the summer months, but it sponsors a popular winter basketball league which attracts hundreds of participants. Other programs can include moms and kids scrapbooking, camera classes and guitar lessons. Adults in the South County area are not left out, for community enrichment program classes are also held through the year and include classes such as photography, computers, gardening and ballroom dancing, as well as ukulele lessons.

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Lakes Basin Region

Along the county’s southern boarder are the historic towns of Alleghany and Forest City. Here were found the richest goldbearing ores in the county. Also of interest is the Gold Rush town of Downieville, the county seat. First settled in 1851, it is nestled in a forested canyon at the confluence of the Downie River and North Fork of the Yuba River. In the mid1850s, it was one of the largest towns in California and missed becoming the state capitol by one vote. Just down the road is Sierra City, also an old mining town that has the charm of a Swiss alpine village. Located at the gateway to the Lakes Basin Region is Bassett’s Station which has served as a supply point for over 125 years. Filled with recreational opportunities, this area offers spectacular scenery including the 8,600 foot Sierra Buttes, high mountain lakes, streams and waterfalls.

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With a population of 3,000 Sierra County is comprised of two quite different regions. On the west side, it is mountainous and heavily forested. The eastern side is dominated by a valley at 5,000 feet said to have been an ancient lake bed. It is the largest alpine valley in North America.

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The overlook on Hwy. 49 east of the Yuba Pass provides a spectacular panoramic view of the beautiful Sierra Valley and surrounding mountains that make up the eastern part of the county. Settled by the Swiss, this area retains its ranching and logging traditions begun in the 1800s to serve area mines. It is also a noted bird watching site due to its extensive wetlands and location on a major flyway. At the base of the eastern slope of the Sierra are the historic towns of Calpine, Sierraville and Sattley. Nearby Loyalton is the only incorporated city in Sierra County. It changed its name from Smith’s Neck in 1863 to show loyalty for the Union cause. Today, it remains a center for mountain agriculture and ranching. Near Sierraville, Sierra Hot Springs is one of the few public/private hot springs in the Sierra.

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Yuba Donner Scenic Byway The Yuba Donner Scenic Byway is a 160 mile loop of highways that traverse and Tahoe National Forest and private lands in Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba Counties. This special designation has been awarded due to the exceptional scenery, historic resources and recreational opportunities found throughout the region. All byway routes are all-weather highways and are open year around. Route closures due to snow are possible from October through April. Check local forecasts during changeable weather conditions. Driving Times Entire Route - 3 hr. 15 min. Nevada City-Downieville - 1 hr. Downieville-Sierra City - 15 min. Sierra City-Sierraville - 30 min. Sierraville-Truckee - 30 min. Truckee-Nevada City - 1 hr.

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Eating Out GOLDEN WEST HOTEL & SALOON: 711 Main St, Loyalton. (530) 993-4467. Everythingfrom cheese sandwiches to Prime Rib. Locally grown, all natural beef. Lunch & dinner daily, 11am - 9 pm.

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LOS DOS HERMANOS: 101 Batelle Street St., Sierraville. (530) 994-1058. Fine Mexican dining. Many specialties including carne asada, carnitas, lamb shank stew, burritos, tostados, chimichangas, enchiladas, rellenos etc. Open 11 am - 8 pm (9 pm weekends.) Closed Monday

BASSETT’S CAFÉ: 100 Gold Lake Rd, Sierra City. (530) 862-1297. Good home cooking daily 8 am - 6 pm summer. Winter times vary. Famous hamburgers, "old fashioned" milk shakes, great desserts. GALLOWS CAFE AND PIZZERIA: 118 Main Street, Downieville. (530) 289-3540. Patio dining by the Yuba River. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wine, beer. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Breakfast Fri - Sun 7 am - 10:30 am.

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SEPTEMBER 4-6 Giant Rummage Sale. Downieville. (530) 289-3100. 4-6 Septemberfest. Crafts, music, food, Donkey Race. Downieville 5 Movie Night. ** “It’s Complicated.” 11 Antique Bottles & Collectables Show. “Western Bottles Round-Up.” Downieville. (530) 289-3659. 24-25 Big City Rod Run and Car Show. Third annual, sponsored by Highwaymen Car Club-NorCal. 10 am, Sierra City. (530) 862-1088, 862-1560. www.highwaymennorcal.com 24-25 Wild & Scenic Film Festival.** OCTOBER 2-3 Fall Colors Quilting Retreat. Downieville. (530) 289-3538. www.mountainstarquilters.org 9 Oktoberfest. German music and food, horse and buggy rides, kids activities. (530) 862-9009. NOVEMBER Holiday Bazaar. Sierra City. DECEMBER Holiday on Main Street. Downieville. Christmas Faire. Loyalton. APRIL Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. ** Usually first weekend. Films from prestigious Banff (Alberta, Canada) festival. www.banffmountainfestivals.ca MAY Springtime Ladies Champagne Lunch. Sierra City. (530) 862-1580. All Over Town Sale. Sierra City.

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Independence Day *Music at the Mine. Held at Kentucky Mine on Hwy. 49, 1/4 mile from Sierra City. Barbeque at 6 pm, concerts at 7:30 pm. (530) 862-1300. www.kentuckymine.org **Movie Night & Film Festivals. Yuba Theatre, 212 Main St., Downieville. Movie Night, 7:30 - 9 pm. Sponsored by Sierra County Council of the Arts. (530) 289-9822. ***Day at Harvey Farm, 6780 Harvey Ranch Rd., Calpine. Learn about sheep & wool, bring a sack lunch, 10 am - 3 pm. (916) 217-8220. More Information/Winter Events/2011 Events: www.sierracountychamber.org www.easternsierravalleychamber.com www.sierracountygold.com

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SIERRA COUNTY MINES / MUSEUMS

Explore Local History Sierra is a county divided by the Pacific Crest. Both the east and west have a rich history. The county was once home to both the Maidu and Washoe Indians, but today’s history is tied to the Gold Rush. The discovery of gold resulted in some 16,000 miners settling the county between 1848 and 1860.

Underground Gold Miners Museum Tours of Sixteen to One Mine offered by reservation May through October. Museum open during tour. Location: 356 Main, Alleghany; (530) 2873330. www.undergroundgold.com Kentucky Mine Museum Gold mine built in 1853 and stamp mill built in 1863. Museum contains mining equipment, household items, photographs. Site is a Sierra County Historical Park with picnic area and barbecues. Hours: Memorial Day weekend through September 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday through Monday. Weekends only, in October. Mine and mill tours 11:00 am and

2:00 pm when museum is open. Call to confirm times. Location: Hwy. 49, 1/4 mile from Sierra City; (530) 862-1310. Downieville Museum Dates back to 1852 when built as a store by Chinese emigrants. Today, contains informative collections that depict life from Gold Rush to present. Hours: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Open everyday Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Other times of the year, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting. Can also open for groups, call to arrange. Location: Main Street, Downieville; (530) 289-3194, for information.

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Loyalton Museum & Historical Park Historic building features two hundred years of Sierra Valley history – logging, agriculture, Native American. Research center. Hours: May through September 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Thursday through Monday. Location: City Park, 105 Beckwith Rd., Loyalton; (530) 993-6754.

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Ask this question of newcomers, and the answer more often than not will be “because of the area’s natural beauty.” But, there is something else that makes this a special place – the diversity of the people who have been drawn here. General Chuck Yeager, the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, makes his home in our county, as does Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gary Snyder. On any given day, one is apt to encounter entrepreneurs from the Bay area, aging hippies, tech researchers, small business owners, organic farmers, inventors, bankers, artists and musicians. All share in the common knowledge that Nevada County has a great deal to offer all of its residents.

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Population: 98,680 Population Groups: 0-19 – 21,784 20-39 – 18,715 40-59 – 34,012 60-79 – 21,684 Over 80 – 4,817

Getting There

Accessible by I-80, Hwy. 49 at Auburn or take I-80 to Hwy. 174 outside Colfax. Coming west from Reno, take I-80 to Hwy. 20. Three hours from San Francisco, 1 hour from Sacramento and 1 1⁄2 hours from Reno.

Economic Characteristics: Labor Force – 51,100 Median Household Income – $51,582 Note: Information from Nevada County Economic & Demographic Profile 2009/10, compiled by Center for Economic Development, California State University, Chico.

Distances to Grass Valley: Sacramento – 60 miles San Francisco – 157 miles Reno – 91 miles Los Angeles – 448 miles Terrain: Rugged mountains to grassy valleys.

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Average 2,500 feet. Climate

Seasonal warm, dry summers. Rainy season November to April; snow possible. Daytime temperatures range from high-30s in winter to low 90s in summer. Population Centers

Grass Valley – 12,817 Nevada City – 3,003 Penn Valley Area – 12,000

Getting There

Accessible from I-80. Truckee-Donner is less than 1 hour from Reno, about 4 1⁄2 hours from San Francisco. Elevation

Average 6,000 feet. Climate

Seasonal summer 75 to 85 degrees with cool nights; winter low teens. There is an average annual snowpack of 6 to 10 feet. Population:

Truckee –16,241 (Full-time residents)

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County Resource Directory www.dial211.com Lists 1,000 Providers of Health, Human and Social Services County Government Offices County Executive ......................................265-7040 Board of Supervisors.................................265-1480 Voter Registration/Elections Office ..........265-1298 Grass Valley City Hall/City Clerk .............274-4310 Nevada City City Hall ...............................265-2496 Truckee Town Hall ...................................582-7700 County Web Site ..................www.co.nevada.ca.us

Property Information County Recorder/Clerk .............................265-1221 Treasurer/Tax Collector ............................265-1285 County Assessor ........................................265-1232 Truckee/Assessor.......................................582-7825 Community Development Agency: Building Dept., Planning Dept., Environmental Health, Code Compliance ...................................265-1222 Truckee/Environmental Health ................582-7884 Truckee Town Development Dept..........582-7820 Grass Valley Building Division.................274-4340 Grass Valley Planning Division. ...............274-4330

Law Enforcement Nevada County Sheriff..............................265-1471 Grass Valley Police Department...............477-4600 Nevada City Police Department...............265-4700 Truckee Police Department......................550-2328 Health County Public Health Department ..........265-1450 Behavioral Health & Human Services/Truckee 582-7803 Alcoholics Anonymous .............................272-6287 Community Recovery Resources .............273-9541 Substance Abuse/Truckee ........................587-8194 Home Service Information Waste Management/Recycling ................274-3090 Tahoe/Truckee Sierra Disposal ...............583-0148 Nevada Irrigation District (NID) ..............273-6185 PG&E ...............................................1-800-743-5000 Truckee/Donner Public Utility Dist. ........587-3896 Truckee/Southwest Gas............................582-7200 N. Tahoe Sierra Pacific Power.. .....1-800-782-2506 AT&T Customer Service (Phone)...1-800-310-2355 Comcast (Cable)..............................1-800-266-2278 Lake of the Pines (Cable)...............1-800-937-8839 Truckee (Cable).........................................587-6100 Postal Service ..................................1-800-275-8777 Transportation Department of Motor Vehicles.......1-800-777-0133 County Airport, Grass Valley....................273-3374 (Air Charter Available)

Nevada County Recycles Recycling Hotline: 265-1768 www.NevadaCountyRecycles.com Info, Workshops, Staff Assistance Truckee-Tahoe Airport..............................587-4119 (Air Charter Available) Gold Country Stage...................................477-0103 Local Media The Union Newspaper .............................273-9561 Truckee/Sierra Sun....................................587-6061 Nevada County Business News ...............265-5769 Radio Station KNCO/Star 94 ....................272-3424 Radio Station KVMR..................................265-9073 Truckee Radio Station...............................587-9330 www.nevadacountygold.com (IMS) ........272-3239 Miscellaneous Helpline/Senior Info .................................273-2273 Farm Bureau..............................................346-8146 One Stop Business & Career Center .......265-7088 Employment Development Dept...1-800-300-5616 Truckee Work Force Services...................582-7332

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boost in May when the first stage of the AMGEN Tour of California cycling race started in Nevada City and wound its way through Grass Valley. The race also provided good exposure for the area. Western Nevada County is fortunate to have a tech company history that dates to 1959 with the formation of Grass Valley Group (GVG). The company became and is still an important supplier of video equipment primarily for the broadcast industry. There are at least 16 high tech companies that have been started by former GVG employees or have a connection with the company. The area is also home to a diverse group of companies involved in manufacturing everything from furniture to precision glass products, environmental systems, utility trailers and medical equipment. At the other end of the county, both resiAJA Video expanded into two new buildings in Grass Valley’s Litton dential and commercial Business Park. The company makes products for the broadcast industry. construction has definitely slowed down in the Truckee area folhave been converted into senior living lowing a building boom in recent years. space, manufacturers have diversified and in However, some of the slack is being taken some cases are sharing their facilities and up by public construction projects such as a equipment with other companies. recently completed community recreation The Economic Resource Council (ERC) center. has launched the Nevada County New An important industry in eastern Nevada Business Network, a program that seeks to County is tourism, and it was helped by a attract and retain young professionals and great 2009/10 ski season. Winter snow fell entrepreneurs. The focus is on former area hard and often, and ski conditions were bethigh school graduates ages 20 to 40 who ter than they have been in the last few seahave or are interested in starting a business sons. in Nevada County. Although the area differs from western Jobs has been a priority for the ERC in the Nevada County in that there is not a great last few years, and one way to create jobs is deal of manufacturing some development in to create employers, an issue addressed by recent years has been for light industry and the New Business Network program. an industrial park was built. As a result of local efforts, tourism got a

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of many local vendors, inspectors, contractors and repairmen. As the first face or voice many meet coming into our area, we have an opportunity even the chambers of commerce cannot provide - creating one-on-one relationships of trust. We’re the best cheerleaders for our area, telling what sites to see and extolling the virtues of our area. We are the number one referring agents to hotels, restaurants, shops, businesses, doctors, dentists, lawyers and the list goes on and on. One of the many benefits we have for our members is our communication system, which allows the public the benefit of accessing the latest changes in our real estate market. As one of the tools of our trade it provides us with the latest enhancement to assist buyers and sellers with one of the greatest investments of a lifetime - their home. While experience and on-going training are very real reasons to choose a REALTOR®, the relationship that also

ANDREW WRIGHT

EVADA COUNTY IS THE HEART of the Gold Country, or as some say, “Welcome to God’s country.” I’m sure in His creation endeavor, He lingered here. Highway 49, appropriately named after the ‘49ers of the Gold Rush, is the ribbon of highway linking the lode bearing communities of the Sierra. It was the production from the mines that first drew world attention, but agriculture also drew attention to our region by winning Grand Prize at the San Francisco World’s Fair. Where a rich heritage abounds, a creative genius and industrious people are found strategically placed on a landscape almost as diverse as its people. In fact, we have a continent within a county, from low elevation grasslands to high country granite crags, with everything in between! The beauty of our area is only surpassed by the kindness and generosity of its people. Creativity abounds with events such as the Draft Horse Classic, Nevada County Fair, local theatre and musical productions, and numerous other functions occurring every weekend. Our heart for the children and young people in our area has given rise to rich educational experiences found in private, public and charter schools which cover the full spectrum from pre-school through community college. Our county has much to offer, but it is the collaboration and commitment to our community from our Nevada County Association of REALTORS® of which I am most proud. You will find us elected to various school and fire department boards, and spending countless hours in numerous volunteer organizations. As an organization of REALTORS®, we find ourselves on par with the hospital as to the number of individuals employed in our industry. As individuals, we are 600 employment generators responsible for the hiring

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to a golf course, in a seniors only mobile home park or retirement “village.” Nevada County has also been introduced to a new type of living called cohousing. The first local development can be found in Nevada City on Broad Street near Hwy. 49. A second development is scheduled to be constructed in Grass Valley. Called Wolf Creek Village, it is located at Freeman Lane and McKnight Way near stores and services. Cohousing communities consist of pri-

vate, fully equipped, environmentally sustainable homes that support an old-fashioned sense of neighborhood. Whatever your real estate needs may be, there is someone who can assist you. From small independent offices to large franchise offices, there are a wide variety of real estate professionals in Nevada County. They are linked by a state-of-the-art, up to date computerized multiple listings system and supported by the Nevada County Association of REALTORS®.

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2008 Residential Sales: 894 Average Selling Price: $314,175 Median Selling Price: $280,000

2009 Single Family Homes Sold: 492 Average Selling Price: $640,138 Median Selling Price: $520,000

2010 (As of 3/31) Residential Sales: 284 Average Selling Price: $286,698 Median Selling Price: $259,950

2010 (As of 3/31) Single Family Homes Sold: 149 Average Selling Price: $602,423 Median Selling Price: $499,000

2009 Land Parcel Sales: 85 Average Selling Price: $178,945 Median Selling Price: $150,000

2009 Land Parcels Sold: 62 Average Selling Price: $188,695 Median Selling Price: $152,500

2010 (As of 3/31) Land Parcel Sales: 40 Average Selling Price: $112,312 Median Selling Price: $104,450

2010 (As of 3/31) Land Parcels Sold: 36 Average Selling Price: $154,888 Median Selling Price: $108,750

Consumer Services Nevada County Contractors Association – Referrals & information on how to hire a contractor. (530) 274,1919 www.nccabuildingpros.com Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe – E-mail service to contact members. (530) 550-9999. www.ca-tt.com

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For Your Information (Real Estate information provided by the Nevada County Association of REALTORS®, Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS® MLS. Due to MLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate.)

Construction costs (all inclusive prices) range from $200 to $300 per square foot depending on location and site. High-end, custom homes – depends on finishes, extras and complexity. Rental apartments, one and two bedrooms, range from $600 to $850 in Nevada City, from $500 to $700 in Grass Valley. Rental homes, two and three bedrooms, range from $900 to $1,700 in Nevada City, from $900 to $1,300 in Grass Valley. Mobile home prices range from $4,500 up to $70,000 in all-age or senior parks. Area has 12 major parks. Manufactured homes range from $19,900 to $110,000.

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IVING A LIFESTYLE that is more environmentally friendly is a concept that many in Nevada County embrace. For example, newcomers may be surprised at how many solar companies there are in the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at least a dozen at last count. There are also a number of â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? building products from which to choose from structural insulated panels to insulated concrete forms, recycled and manufactured lumber products, straw bales and natural cotton insulation. Nevada County also has an impressive recycling program with a wealth of information available at www.NevadaCountyRecycles.com. And recently, another resource has been added to the mix with the opening of the APPLE Center for Sustainable Living on Commercial Street (next to the public parking lot) in Nevada City. There are also plenty of resources for those who want to grow some of their own food, and the Nevada County Master Gardeners holds composting workshops throughout the year at the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rood Center. Call them at (530) 273-0919 for more information.

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Q. My oak tree leaves are turning brown. What’s wrong?

A. It is necessary to identify what kind of oak you have and to observe symptoms; note the location, extent and duration of the symptoms. Oak leaves can turn brown because weather conditions are promoting oak anthracnose, a temporary problem that will pass when the weather changes. On the other hand, leaves may be brown because of root rot, a problem that requires the attention of an arborist. Native oaks are relatively resistant to natural damaging factors. But because of their shallow root systems, they are easily suffocated by heavy equipment under the tree’s canopy, grading, backfilling, trenching or summer water near the tree. Keep summer water more than 10 feet away from the truck.

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Q. The blossoms are falling off my tomato plants. What do I do?

Q. How do I get rid of powdery mildew, rust or black spot on my roses?

A. These are fungal diseases that can be prevented by using disease-resistant varieties of roses. Sanitation practices such as pruning out diseased or damaged stems, picking up fallen leaves and deadheading prevent disease. Overhead watering is an effective way to manage powdery mildew, but it should be done before midday. For powdery mildew and black spot, use potassium bicarbonate, household baking soda, or neem oil. A sulfur spray when roses are dormant can prevent rust.

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A. Plant varieties that are adapted to California’s hot summers. Don’t plant them too early, and plant tomatoes where they get at least six hours of sun per day. Tomato blossoms may fall if the night temperatures are below 55 degrees or day temperatures are above 90 degrees, and if the plants get too much shade or too much nitrogen fertilizer.

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“Hot Line” Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, 9:00 am - noon (530) 273-0919 Outreach includes radio show Saturday at Noon on KNCO 830 AM and a newsletter. Also, Information Booth and Daily Demonstrations at Nevada County Fair, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, August 11 - 15. “Western Nevada County Gardening Guide” written by local Master Gardeners available at the office: Veterans Building, 255 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley or at local nurseries. Demonstration Garden See Page 91.

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Organizations California Native Plant Society: Rosebud Chapter. Serves Nevada and Placer Counties. Popular Fall Plant Sale, September 18, Sierra College Nevada County Campus. See Web site for times and plant list week before sale. Chapter meetings held four times a year. Those in Nevada County are at the Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City. Field trips, wildflower walks, lecturers. Information: www.nccn.net/~cnps. Foothill Horticultural Society: Meets the third Wednesday of the month, September - May at 7:00 pm in the Madelyn Helling Library. June - August meetings are garden tours and potlucks. Local Food Coalition: Informal network of agriculture organizations, agencies, farmers and ranchers, non-profits, businesses and individuals. Provides resources for home and community gardeners. Calendar of area meetings and workshops of interest: www.localfoodcoalition.org

Gardens/Tours/Classes Empire Mine State Historic Park: Historic Rose Garden at peak early May - June. Grounds, garden tours Sundays May - September 12:30 pm. Booklet and rose bushes for purchase. Visitor Center and mine located off Hwy. 174 at 10791 E. Empire St., Grass Valley Information: (530) 273-8522. Spring Garden Tour: Weekend after Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Annual tour of private gardens in the foothills of Grass Valley and Nevada City area. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills. Tickets, information: www.sierrasoroptimist.org Truckee Classes: April - November. Mountain gardening. Held at the Villager Botanical Nursery, 10678 Donner Pass Rd.; (530) 5870771. Calendar at www.villagernursery.com

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IVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE is very accessible in our wonderful county for all levels, mind, body and spirit! There is a depth and breath of trained clinicians in both the allopathic, complementary and alternative healing worlds. You are guaranteed excellent choices with the many diverse healing arts practitioners including chiropractors, acupuncturists, integrative medicine doctors, energy healers, homeopaths, osteopaths, naturopaths, massage therapists and esoteric intuitive healers. Our many natural health food stores, local farmers and our growers markets help you to hone in on local fresh food sources. Remember the saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are what you eat!â&#x20AC;?

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Focus on Keeping Active and Social Nevada County has long been a popular retirement destination. Active seniors will find plenty to do and those who need help will find organizations that focus on independent living. Community Center

Since 1982, the Gold Country Community Center, located in Grass Valley, has provided a variety of services for seniors. One popular program is the High Noon Cafe which provides lunches at the center and for the home-bound. Special services available to seniors include blood pressure checks the second Wednesday of each month from 11:15 am to noon and an enhanced lunch program each Wednesday. There is also a firewood program. The lunch program and offices are located at the Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley. Business hours are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday; (530) 273-4961. www.goldcountrycenter.org

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Truckee

One way to get involved in the community is through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.). Here those 55 and older will find opportunities at local non-profits, government agencies and schools. R.S.V.P. volunteers work with both the California Highway Patrol and sheriff’s office, are found a the Nevada County Food Bank, at non-profit thrift stores, visiting isolated seniors and fostering animals from the local shelter. Volunteers are also members of the hospital auxiliary, serve as museum docents, and help out with office and secretarial work. Then there is the “One Time Only” team which is very social and meets for specific projects like preparing mailings for the United Way or Big Brothers/Big Sisters. R.S.V.P is located at 471 Sutton Way #202, Grass Valley; (530) 271-0255.

Sierra Senior Services aids and supports seniors in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. It strives to assure that all seniors in the community will have access to nutritious meals, social opportunities, and health and wellness programs. The organization is in charge of the Senior Nutrition Program that provides hot, congregate meals Monday through Friday. A Meals on Wheels Program is also available. Sierra Senior Services also coordinates Health & Enrichment activities that include blood pressure checks, cards and games, music events, educational forums. Sierra Senior Services is located in the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments, 1004 Estates Drive; (530) 587-2408 or 550-7600. www.sierraseniors.org

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Senior Services

Information, Services FREED

FREED Center for Independent Living has available a number of services and resources for seniors with disabilities. They include information and referral, a friendly visitor program and benefits counseling. They also can provide recycled walkers, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. A Fix-It Program for all seniors over 60 is also available and addresses home repair problems they cannot resolve that threaten their health and safety. FREED is located in Nevada City at 117 New Mohawk Rd. Suite A; (530) 265-4444. HEALTH WALKING

Perfect for those recovering or recuperating is a program that was put together by the Nevada County Land Trust and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. The Treks for Health Walking Program provides the public with non-strenuous activity that promotes the health benefits derived from walking. Scheduled walks are offered every fourth Tuesday morning and are designed to take place in a group setting lasting from 45 minutes to one hour. Participants meet in the lobby of the Outpatient Building at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital at 9:00 am for carpooling to the trailhead. HELPING HANDS

Located in Penn Valley, Helping Hands is a program which provides activities for dependent adults while allowing their caregivers respite. Criteria to attend is very wide-

spread and includes cognitive impairments, physical or chronic disease, and if appropriate, mental illness. The activity program is diversified, a healthy lunch and snacks are served, participants requiring medications are welcome and there is an RN on staff. Interested individuals should visit the program and attend a free day to see if the program is right for them. Call to make arrangements: (530) 432-2540. www.helping-hands-caregivers.org ALZHEIMER’S OUTREACH

66% of Caregivers Die Before Those in Their Care! Nevada County has over 3,000 individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of progressive dementias. This translates to over 10,000 caregivers. Caregiving is tough, stressful, frustrating work. In Nevada County, counseling, information, referrals, problem solving and guidance are a phone call away. The Alzheimer’s Outreach Project of Western Nevada County is a program of Sierra Nevada Home Care, funded in part by the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. The program focuses on the caregiver’s needs, the family’s needs and those of the person with Alzheimer’s. For Information: (530) 274-6350 ext. 250; email: alzoutreach@gmail.com HOSPICE OF THE FOOTHILLS

A number of no cost services are provided by Hospice of the Foothills, an organization

Area codes are 530 unless noted.

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that affirms life and promotes dignity for the terminally ill. Among the services included are pain and symptom management, medical supplies, medical equipment, skilled nursing and physician services, volunteer support, personal care, as well as bereavement support. Hospice of the Foothills is now housed in a 29,000 square foot building located on the Rough & Ready Hwy. not far from downtown Grass Valley. Approximately 17,000 square feet is devoted to a Compassionate Care Home, a facility for patients with lifelimiting illnesses who cannot be cared for in their own homes. Scheduled to open in mid-July 2010, this home provides a wide range of amenities from spacious, light-filled private rooms with access to secluded patios and gardens to a spacious living room with a children’s corner. Information: (530) 272-5739.

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New Buildings for Sierra College The Nevada County Campus located at 250 Sierra College Dr. was opened in 1996 and now serves some 3,000 students. The campus has been undergoing a major building project which adds 72,000 square feet of space. Buildings in phase one have been completed and include a new classroom building and new arts buildings. Work is well under way on the second phase with a wellness center set to be completed by fall of 2010. A 225-seat multipurpose room and a gymnasium should be completed in the spring of 2011. Renovation work is being done on several buildings and also includes repainting the exteriors of all older buildings. The trend at the Nevada County Campus is a younger student population, which also means there are more full-time students. Some 19 associate degrees can be earned on the campus. Besides general education courses, and vocational and technical programs, the college has non-credit courses for seniors and an early college program with 160 students. Sierra College/Truckee

Offering associate degrees, Sierra College Truckee has served the community for over 20 years. Thanks to a successful bond campaign, the college is now housed in a new 25,000 square foot building at 11001 College Trail off Hwy. 89 which was opened October 2008. Eastern Nevada County Schools

The Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District encompasses about 720 square miles and serves students living in eastern Nevada County and portions of Placer County. There are currently 10 schools in the district that cover K-12, as well as adult and home school programs.

Western Nevada County Schools

The area has 10 school districts guided by local control. Included are some 20 schools from K-12, as well as a number of charter schools, preschools and schools to fit special requirements. Libraries

The Nevada County Library System includes three main branches, two library stations and a history library for research. Services include childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, young adult and literacy programs, public internet access and a book buddy program for those who are unable to physically visit a library. Cultural and educational programs are held throughout the year. Madelyn Helling Library

Nevada County Schools Sierra College/Grass Valley 274-5302 www.sierracollege.edu Sierra College/Truckee 550-2225 www.sierracollege.edu Eastern Nevada County Schools 582-2500 www.ttusd.org Western Nevada County Schools 478-6400 x201 www.nevcak12.ca.us

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County Libraries Branches Madelyn Helling 265-7050 Grass Valley 273-4117 Truckee 582-7846 Doris Foley History 265-4606 Stations Penn Valley 432-5764 Bear River 271-4147

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CHURCHES

Western Nevada County Assemblies of God

St. Canice Catholic Church: 317 Washington St., Nevada City. (530) 265-2049

Crossroads Calvary Chapel of Grass Valley: 10050 Wolf Road, Grass Valley. (530) 268-2539; www.ccgv.org Gold Country Calvary Chapel: 13026 LaBarr Meadows Rd, Grass Valley. (530) 274-2108; www.goldcountrycalvary.com Combie Bible Church: 22924 W. Hacienda Dr., Grass Valley. (530) 268-0309; www.combiebiblechurch.com Mission Beth’El – You Bet-Red Dog Community Church: 20641 Red Dog Road, Grass Valley. (530) 272-7908 Nevada County Christian Fellowship: 12262 Sutton Way. (530) 274-7662; www.nccfweb.com Penn Valley Community Church: Spenceville Road, P.O. Box 360, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1161; www.pennvalleychurch.com Twin Cities Church: 11726 Rough and Ready Hwy. Grass Valley. (530) 273-6425; www.twincitieschurch.com Whispering Pines Church of God: 680 Brighton St, Grass Valley. (530) 273-1722; www.wpcog.com Word-A-Live Fellowship Church: 10528 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. (530) 432-9155; www.word-a-live.org

St. Patrick’s Church: 235 Chapel St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-2347

Judaism

Christian Science

Nevada County Jewish Community Center: 506 Walsh St., Grass Valley. (530) 477-0922; ncjcc.org

Christian Science Church: 375 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley. (530) 273-9452

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Bethel Church: Hwy 49 at Bethel Way, Grass Valley. (530) 273-8475; www.bethelchurchnc.org

Baptist Rough & Ready Baptist Church: 13005 Rough & Ready Road, Rough & Ready. (530) 272-6210 Grace Bible Church: 11412 Brunswick Dr., Cedar Ridge. (530) 273-7857; www.cedarridgebaptistchurch.org First Baptist Church: 1866 Ridge Road, Grass Valley. (530) 273-7301; www.firstbaptistgv.com First Baptist Church American: 300 Main St., Nevada City. (530) 265-4711; www.fbcnevadacity.org New Covenant Baptist Church: 12582 Squirrel Creek Rd, Grass Valley. (530) 274-8516; www.newcovenantbaptistchurch.org

Catholic – Roman

Church of Christ Grass Valley Church of Christ: 670 Whiting St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-0401 Alpine Church of Christ: Pleasant Valley School, Penn Valley. (530) 265-3947

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Grass Valley Ward (530) 265-4554; Nevada City Ward: (530) 265-5891; Penn Valley Ward: 13615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. (530) 265-4555

Eckankar California Satsang Society - Auburn: 884 Lincoln Way, Auburn. (530) 888-1117

Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal Church: 235 So. Church St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-7876; www.gvepiscopal.org Trinity Episcopal Church: 201 Nevada St., Nevada City. (530) 265-8836; www.trinitync.net

Foursquare Gospel

Jehovah’s Witnesses: 12524 Burma Road, Grass Valley. (530) 273-1918 Jehovah’s Witnesses: 12860 La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley. (530) 272-7609

Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church: 1979 Ridge Road, Grass Valley. (530) 273-7043 Peace Lutheran Church: 828 W. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-9631; www.peacelutherangv.org

Methodist Grass Valley United Methodist Church: 236 So. Church St., Grass Valley. (530) 272-1946 Nevada City United Methodist Church: 433 Broad St., Nevada City. (530) 265-2797; www.nevadacitymethodist.com United Methodist Church of Sierra Pines : 22559 W. Hacienda Dr., Grass Valley. (530) 268-6907; www.sierrapinesumc.com

Nazarene Church of the Light Fellowship: 331 Hughes Road, Grass Valley. (530) 273-9218

Foothill Church: 14600 State Hwy 49, Grass Valley. (530) 272-8511 Solid Rock Christian Fellowship: 11665 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1964

Truth Worship Center: 1784 Ridge Road, Grass Valley. (530) 272-6455; www.truthworshipcenterupci.com

Independent

Presbyterian

Abundant Life Community Church: 10795 Alta St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-1139; www.alcconline.org

Sierra Presbyterian Church: 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City. (530) 265-3291; www.sierrapres.org

Ananda Church of Self-Realization: 14618 Tyler Foote Crossing Road, North San Juan. (530) 478-7560; www.crystalhermitage.org Baha’i Faith: P.O. Box 213, Rough & Ready. (530) 477-7017 Calvary Bible Church of Grass Valley: 11481 State Hwy 174, Grass Valley. (530) 273-1343; www.nccn.net/~calvrybc/welcome.htm 104

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Quaker Society of Friends: Sierra Friends Center, John Woolman Lane, Nevada City. (530) 265-6287; www.grassvalleyquakers.org

Reformed Covenant Reformed: Crown Point Cir., Grass Valley. (530) 273-4673; www.crcgv.org

Religious Science Sierra Center for Positive Living: 119 Florence Ave., Grass Valley. (530) 274-1018; www.sierracenter.org

Salvation Army The Salvation Army Corps Center: 10725 Alta St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-3500

Seventh Day Adventist Penn Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church: 17645 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. (530) 432-2479 Grass Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church: 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley. (530) 477-5017; www.gvadventists.com

Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains: 246 So Church St, Grass Valley. (530) 274-1675; www.uugrassvalley.org

Unity Unity In The Gold Country Church: 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley. (530) 274-2463; www.unitygold.us

Eastern Nevada County Assumption Catholic: 10124 E. Street St., Truckee. (530) 587-3595; www.assumptiontruckee.com Calvary Chapel of Truckee: Truckee High School; 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. (530) 587-1711; www.cctruckee.com Christian Science Society: 11350 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. (530) 587-6352; www.tfccs.com Church of Christ Truckee-North Tahoe: 11662 Highway 267, Truckee. (530) 587-4551 First Baptist of Truckee: 11605 Deerfield, Truckee. (530) 582-4045; www.truckeebaptist.com River Rock Christian Fellowship: Sierra Mountain Middle School,11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. (530) 587-0149; www.riverrockchristianfellowship.com Seventh Day Adventist Church: 11662 Hope Ct, Hwy. 267, south of Truckee. (530) 587-5067 Sierra Bible Church: 11460 Hwy 267, Truckee. (530) 587-6025; www.sbctruckee.com Truckee Christian: 11556 Brockway Rd, Truckee. (530) 587-4638 Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian: Assembly of God Church,11556 State Route 267, Truckee. (530) 5824243; www.tlpc.org Truckee-North Lake Tahoe Church of Christ: 11525 Alpine View Ct, Seventh Day Adventist Building on Hwy. 267, South of Truckee. (530) 587-4551 United Methodist Church of the Mountains: 10079 Church St., Truckee. (530) 587-4407; www.churchofthemountains.org Tahoe Forest Church: 12242 Business Park Dr. Truckee, CA 96161-3321, Truckee. (530) 587-7725; www.tahoeforestchurch.org

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Living

N E W C O M E R I N F O R M AT I O N

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Welcome Wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477-3750 Newcomers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-1114 Amateur Radio Club . . . . . . . . . . . .432-9147 AA of University Women . . . . . . . .470-9395 Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . .274-8384 Friends of the Library . . . . . . . . . . .265-6461 Gold Country Stamp Club . . . . . . .272-8684 Gold Country Yacht Club . . . . . . . .273-5911 GV/NC Chamber of Commerce . . .273-4667 Historical Society/Searls Library . . .265-5910 Hospital Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . .477-9700 Sierra Outdoor Sports Club . . . . . . .432-3073 Softball Association . . . . . . . . . . . .478-8040 Empire Toastmasters . . . . . . . . . . . .477-9120 United Way of Nevada County . . . .274-8111

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Taste Nevada County Starry, Starry Nights

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Thai Kitchen, Grass Valley

C ULINARY E VENTS Starry, Starry Nights: July 17. Outdoor event with dinner, dancing and star gazing. Everyone wears white. Empire Mine State Historic Park outside Grass Valley. Sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. (530) 477-9700.

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isitors and newcomers to Nevada seafood to creative salads, fresh pasta dishCounty may be surprised at the es, prime rib, fondue, vegetarian and tapas. quality and variety found in local Informal dining choices include cafés or restaurants. Whether looking for a multione of the many restaurants serving pizza course gourmet meal or a snack, there is litwith many gourmet versions. And you don’t erally something for every taste. A long season of good weather has led a number of restaurants to create charming patios and decks where you can sit back and enjoy a glass of local wine discovered at a nearby tasting room, order one of your favorite dishes and perhaps be entertained by popular local musicians. Although area restaurants are found at interesting locales throughout the county, a number are located in the historic towns of Truckee, Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nevada County’s past is celebrated at restaurants in Gold Rush era hotels, a The Old Five Mile House Restaurant converted Victorian home or quaint historic buildings. have to look very far to find great burgers, The diversity of cooking available at a variety of creative deli sandwiches or a local restaurants should satisfy everyone hearty breakfast served through lunch. including the adventurous. You can find East For a quick, tasty meal or snack, be sure Indian, Pacific Rim, Thai, Mediterranean, to check out one of our fine bakeries or Swiss-German, Italian, seasonal California, delis, and for those on the go there are Continental, traditional Mexican, Cajun Cornish pasties and bagels. Need a lift? How and good old American “home” cooking. about coffee roasted in-house or organically Menus feature everything from curries to grown. And don't forget an ice cream treat, fruit smoothies, delicious desserts or handThai made chocolates. Kitchen Looking for Sunday brunch, sushi, dishes prepared from organic ingredients, enchiladas, biscuits and gravy or an old fashioned drive-in, Nevada County has it all.

Breakfast in the Park: July 13. Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Hospice at St. Canice Social Hall, Reward Street, Nevada City. Twentyfifth annual; full breakfast. (530) 274-5121. Sierra Brewfest: July 24. Fundraiser for Music in the Mountains. Thirty-five micro-brewers and 100 different brews. Music by Bob Mora and the Third Degree, food vendors. Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. (530) 2656124. www.musicinthemountains.org Taste of the Gold Country: September 25. Popular food beer and wine and beer tasting event. Sponsored by the Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Northern Sierra Wine Country Association in conjunction with the Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. (530) 272-8315. Foothills Celebration: March 5, 2011. Tenth annual progressive wine and food tasting, over 30 foothill wineries, 30 area restaurants, music. Downtown Grass Valley. Sponsored by Grass Valley Downtown Association and Northern Sierra Wine Country Association. (530) 272-8315.

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Happy Apple Kitchen for a piece of delicious pie and then continue down the road to the farm stand which opens mid-June. Here you can find a variety of fruits, especially peaches, and vegetables. A visit in October is rewarded with an opportunity to watch Bierwagen's popular apple cider being made from apples grown on the ranch. Another adventure is located on the way to historic Rough and Ready at Sunsmile Farms, which is certified organic. Here you can pick cherries every weekend in June (weather permitting). No ladders necessary. Also available for picking are peaches, berries and flowers. A farm stand offers a wide variety of fruits including great melons, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, honey, herbs and eggs. For information on other farms, ranches and orchards to visit, pick up the latest copy of the Farm Guide produced by Nevada County Grown. This non-profit marketing organization was formed to promote local growers and producers. The free guide is available at the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce or can be found on line at www.NevadaCountyGrown.org.

NEVADA CITY SEAFOOD, INC. (530) 478-1094 (NC) (530) 274-2919 (GV) BACK PORCH MARKET (530) 271-7111 NEVADA COUNTY GROWERS MARKET North Star House 12075 Old Auburn Rd. 1/4 Mile off McCourtney Rd. Saturdays 8 am - noon There are also Growers Markets in Nevada City and Penn Valley. See page 121 for places and times. For more information call (530) 265-5551 www.growersmarket.com HAPPY APPLE KITCHEN Hwy. 174, Chicago Park Pie & Coffee 9:30 am - 11 am Lunch 11 am - 4 pm Everyday but Sunday (530) 273-2822 DONNER TRAIL FRUIT: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm June 15 - Oct. 31 SUNSMILE FARMS West Drive off Rough & Ready Hwy. U-Pick 9 am - 4 pm Farm Stand: 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday - Friday, Weekends 9 am - 5 pm June - October (530) 273-6507

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hether new to the area or just passing through, discovering local foods can be a delicious, rewarding experience. Chocolate lovers continue to beat a path to Dorado Chocolates at 104 East Main St. in downtown Grass Valley owned by Ken Kossoudji. From a family with 70 years experience in chocolate making, Kossoudji studied with some of the best chocolatiers in Paris. He offers customers traditional American style chocolates, in addition to his signature line simply called D. Should you get a chocolate craving while strolling in downtown Nevada City stop at The Truffle Shop in the New York Hotel, 408 Broad St. Here can be found the creations of Chef Willem DeGroot, a monk turned chocolatier. Now open at 115 South Pine St. in Nevada City is Nevada City Seafood. Their focus is sustainable, wild caught products. Regular trips to San Francisco bring the freshest fish, crab and oysters to Nevada County. A second location is in Grass Valley at 1020 Whispering Pines Ln. #G. Back in Grass Valley, Back Porch Market at 135 Colfax Ave. is packed with culinary specialities of all sorts. The market has an impressive selection of cheese, cured meats, fresh pasta and sauce, wine and frozen entrees. If you are in the mood for a picnic, check out the salads and gourmet sandwiches. One of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most colorful and flavorful traditions is the Nevada County Certified Growers Market. The main market, formerly held at the county fairgrounds, has moved to the site of an historic home designed by Julia Morgan on the outskirts of Grass Valley. It is open from May through October. Just picked crops are offered by the growers themselves, many are local. Also available at the market are flowers and plants, wine, baked goods, honey, jams, mustard and cheese A short scenic drive from Grass Valley takes you to the Donner Trail Fruit ranch which has been in the Bierwagon family since the early 1900s. Stop by their popular

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he last Thursday of each month a group gathers at Grass Valley's United Methodist Church to keep alive a tradition that began with the Cornish who immigrated to the area when hardrock mining was being established in the 1860s. This monthly gathering of 30 or so women and men produces almost 1,000 pasties (meat pies) which are sold to those lucky enough to be on their "list." Talk to descendants of the tin miners from Cornwall who brought their skills in

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from England.” It follows that the women became known as Cousin Jennies. Pasties are still available locally. Pick some up for a picnic. Cousin Jack Pasties: 100 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9230. Marshall’s Pasties: 203 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 272-2844. Cousin Jack Pasties PHOTOS BY MUSTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY0

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underground mining to Grass Valley, and you'll discover they continue to make Cornish meat pies using old family recipes. It is traditional to make pasties from meat (usually beef), potatoes, onions and turnips encased in a pie like crust shaped to form a semicircle. Pronounced pass-tee, they are savory and filling and were sent underground with the miners for their noonday meal. The buckets they carried had three compartments. Tea was in the bottom, a pasty in the middle and usually a saffron bun was on the top. The bucket hung on a stick in the mine with a candle under it thus heating not only the tea but the entire meal. Without a doubt, the Cornish had a great deal to do with the growth of Grass Valley. They came to be called Cousin Jacks because every Cornishman you talked to seemed to have a cousin in Cornwall waiting to come to America. Once here, they were often introduced as “my Cousin Jack

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AMERICAN BIG A DRIVE IN: 810 E. Main Street, GV, (530) 273-3243. Return to the 50’s Drive-In. Homemade real draft root beer, wide variety of sandwiches, old fashioned hot dogs & fresh made corn dogs, hand dipped real ice cream shakes & malts. Open 7 days, 10:30 am - 8 pm. CHARLIE’S CAFE: 145 So. Auburn Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-1839. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast served all day. All freshly made food. Biscuits and gravy, omelets, eggs benedict, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Childrens menu available. 7 am - 2 pm daily, 7 am - 8 pm, Th - Sat. Have breakfast for dinner or lunch for breakfast.

IHOP: 746 Taylorville Road, GV. Off McKnight exit from Hwy 49, opposite Raley’s. (530) 272-7928. Breakfast, lunch and dinner - new low-carb menu, salads, sandwiches and steaks. Open 7 days, 6 am - 10 pm, Friday and Saturday til 11 pm. Senior Night, 3 - 9 pm Wednesday evenings.

PAULETTE’S COUNTRY KITCHEN: 875 Sutton Way, GV. (530) 273-4008. Homestyle cooking: pancakes, waffles, omelettes, sandwiches, salads, soup. Made from scratch desserts. Beer & wine, takeout available. Open M - F 6 am - 3 pm, Sat - Sun, 7 am - 3 pm.

KANES RESTAURANT: 120 E. Main St. GV (530) 2738111. Breakfast, lunch, dinner all day. Great specials. Steaks, chops, roasts, seafood, chicken, veal, pastas, sandwiches, panini, pizzas, heart healthy items etc. Full Bar. Open M - F, 11 am - 9 pm, Sat. 11 am - 9:30 pm, Sunday 9 am - 9 pm, (brunch 9 am - 12 pm). www.kanesrestaurant.net

SHIRLEY’S GRILL AT PROSPERITY LANES: 420 Henderson Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-6484. Breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, hot dogs, soup, salads. Open 9 am - 9 pm daily.

HAPPY APPLE KITCHEN: Hwy. 174, Chicago Park. (530) 273-2822. An old-fashioned country kitchen serving hamburgers, hot sandwiches, salads, and fresh fruit pies and shakes. Serving lunch 11 am - 3:45 pm, Monday - Saturday. www.bierwagens.com

NATIONAL HOTEL-HOOVER’S STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE: 211 Broad St., NC. (530) 265-4551. Continental/American. Open weekends for breakfast at 8 am, (Sunday Champagne Brunch 10 am - 3 pm), M - Sat for lunch 11 - 2 pm, dinner 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Full bar, music Fri / Sat nights.

HOT DOG HEAVEN: 408 Broad Street at the New York Hotel Shops. Serving a variety of delicious, affordable foods and beverages, including hot dogs, tamales, nachos, chips, soup, and chili. Open 11-5, 7 days a week.

OLD TOWN CAFE: 110 Mill, GV. (530) 273-4303. Serving breakfast and lunch. Omelettes, pancakes, waffles, chorizo and eggs, linguica and eggs, salads, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches. M - Sat 7 am - 3 pm; Sun 7:30 am - 2:30 pm.

TROLLEY JUNCTION: 400 Railroad Avenue, NC. (530) 265-5259. At the Northern Queen Inn. A natural running waterfall is the view from our glass enclosed main dining room and summer patio. Weddings and banquets from 20100 people. Breakfast and lunches 7 days a week, dinner served Thur - Sun evenings. www.northernqueeninn.com.

ASIAN A TASTE OF THAI: 204 West Main St., Suite 103, Grass Valley. (530) 274-2968. Fresh, flavorful, healthy. Dine in, takeout, catering. Open Tu - Fri, 11:30 am - 3 pm; 5 - 9 pm; Sat - Sun: 12 pm - 9:30 pm, closed Mon.

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KAIDO SUSHI & JAPANESE GRILL: 207 W. Main St., GV. (530) 274-0144. A local favorite in historic downtown Grass Valley. Owner Kazu Mukai continues a long tradition of Japanese cuisine excellence with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes. Dinner: Wed - Sun 5 - 9 pm. LIN Q BUFFET: 682 Freeman Lane, #C, Grass Valley (next to Raley’s.) (530) 272-8888. All you can eat seafood and Mongolian barbecue, Asian cuisine, fresh sushi. Open 7 days, 11 am - 9:30 pm. ROYAL DRAGON: W. McKnight Way in the K Mart Center, Grass Valley. (530) 272-2868. All you can eat Chinese buffet, including salad bar. Daily 11 am - 9 pm. SOPA THAI: 312-316 Commercial St, NC. (530) 470-0101. Authentic, elegant Thai cuisine, each dish delicately balanced with numerous herbs & spices - ranging from very mild to very spicy. Open M - F for lunch 11 am - 3 pm, dinner 5 - 9:30 pm; Sat - Sun, 12 pm - 9:30 pm. www.sopathai.net THAI KITCHEN: 149 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley. (530) 272-5282. Authentic Thai and vegetarian family restaurant. Open for lunch M - F 11 am - 3 pm, dinner 5 - 9 pm. Open Sat - Sun 12 - 9:30 pm. WONDERFUL III: 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley. (530) 477-8888. Mandarin, Szechwan & Hunan specialities. Open every day 11 am - 9 pm. Beer & wine available.

CATERING BILL’S CHUCKWAGON: Offering a wide variety of BBQ items with all the fixin's served from our 20 foot mobile BBQ. For more information and to reserve your date call (530) 273-4519 or (530) 913-4519.

JIM E’S CLUB 141: 141 E. Main St, GV. (530) 273-3600. Featuring tapas, salad, soups, only local wines. Catering and private dining available. Wednesday - Saturday, 4 - 9 pm. www.jimesclub141.com

premises daily at S. Auburn St. location. Gourmet food, teas, coffee accessories and gifts. Full espresso bar, pastries. Free wi-fi. South Auburn St. open 7 days, (E. Main St. open M-F. www.carolinescoffee.com

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DORADO CHOCOLATES: 104 East Main, GV. (530) 2726715. Open Mon - Sat, 11 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 - 4 pm. 1296 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV (775) 826-2888 - Open M - F 10 am 6 pm, Sat 11-5 pm. Best of Nevada County and Reno. Artisan or traditional chocolates and the region’s best hot chocolate and mochas. www.doradochocolates.com

AFTERNOON DELI: 101 McKnight Way, (left of Kmart) GV. (530) 273-6066. Specialty sandwiches, Burgers, Gyros, Falafels, Soups & Salads made using many organic, natural and free-range ingredients. Open Tues. - Sat. Beer & Wine. Plenty of parking. BACKPORCH MARKET: 135 Colfax Ave, GV. (530) 2717111. Specialty food and wine market/kitchen - fresh semolina pasta and sauces, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, imported taste treats, wines with character, and fine chocolate. Prepared entrees, sides, soups and desserts cooked daily from scratch, using quality ingredients, fresh herbs. Variety of platters for entertaining. Open 6 days M - Sat, 10 to 7. Easy parking. BEACH HUT DELI: 104 Union Street, Nevada City. (530) 470-0879. Wide variety of specialty sandwiches on freshly baked Truckee Sourdough Co. bread with garden fresh vegetables, meats and cheeses. Open M - F, 10 am - 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm CAPPUCCINO FACTORY: 700 Sutton Way, GV. (530) 2742130. Espresso, Lattes, Mochas, teas, chai, smoothies, italian sodas, bagels, muffins. Open Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, Sat. 8 am - 2 pm. Debit/Credit cards accepted. CAROLINES COFFEE ROASTERS: Two locations. 128 S. Auburn St. GV. (530) 273-6424; 1110 E. Main St. GV. (530) 273-1916. Over 25 years roasting small estate coffees on

FLOUR GARDEN BAKERY: 999 Sutton Way, GV. (530) 272-2043; 109 Neal Street, GV. (530) 477-CAKE. Breads, muffins, danishes/croissants, soups, salads, cakes, pies/tarts and treats! Espresso and coffee service to go (thermos rental). M - Sat, 5 am - 7 pm, Sun 5 am - 6 pm. ISLAND SMOOTHIE: 109 Bank Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-8554. Featuring a wide variety of innovative tacos, grilled sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, wraps, soups, desserts, Peets coffee and smoothies. M - F, 9 am - 4 pm, Sat 11 am - 3 pm, closed Sun. www.islandsmoothiebeachtro.com HARMONY RIDGE MARKET: 8848 State Hwy. 20, NC. (530) 265-0555. Daily, 8 am - 8 pm, (Sun 7 pm). Full deli - sandwiches, cheeses, salads. BBQ burgers, ribs, sausage dogs, homemade meatloaf, hot casseroles, espresso. MATTEO'S PUBLIC: 300 Commercial Street, NC. 2650782, (530) 2650-PUB. Pub style food, salad bar & home made soups, family friendly atmosphere, craft beer, local and not so local wines. Check out our beautiful patio and join us for lunch or dinner. Open at 11 am, Wednesday - Sunday.

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PORT OF SUBS: 2 Locations: 407 Hollow Way, NC. (530) 478-1788; 873 Sutton Way, GV. (530) 477-2660. Great hot & cold subs, salads, soups, & desserts. Also featuring a great selection of deli trays. Open seven days a week.

CONTINENTAL SWISS HOUSE: 535 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 273-8272. European & Continental, specializing in SwissGerman food. Special order cakes and housemade specialty items available. Open 5 pm - 9 pm T - Sun. Closed Mondays. www.swisschef.com

SUBWAY: 2096 Nevada City Hwy, GV. (530) 273-8547; 716B Freeman Lane, GV. (530) 273-7789; 2310 Grass Valley Hwy., Auburn. (530) 823-1933. Classic subs, hot and toasted, and many choices under 6 grams of fat. Salads, wraps and Kids Pak deli sandwiches are also featured. Grass Valley open 7 am - 9 pm (10 pm Fri). Nevada City open M - Th 7 am - 9:30 pm, Fri til 10 pm, Sat 9 am - 10 pm, Sun 9 am - 9:30 pm. Auburn open 7 am - 9:30 pm daily except Sun til 9 pm.

COUSIN JACKS: So. Auburn & Main, GV. (530) 272-9230; Traditional & specialty pasties made the old-fashioned way quality meat and fresh vegetables. Takeout M - F, 11 am - 6 pm, restaurant 11 am - 4:30 pm; Sat: takeout and restaurant 11 am - 6 pm; Sun takeout & restaurant, 11:30 am - 5 pm.

SPD DELI: 735 Zion St. NC. (530) 265-4596; 129 McKnight Way, GV. (530) 272-5000. Full range of handmade deli sandwiches, cold salads and hot entrees.

MARSHALL’S PASTIES: 203 Mill St. GV. (530) 272-2844. Truly Cornish pasties, handmade without preservatives. Eat in or takeout. Open M - F 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm.

SUMMER THYME'S AT GOLD CITIES BOOKS: 134 South Auburn St. Espresso, deli items and baked goods. Open daily (Thurs - Sat until 9 pm.) www.summerthymes.com

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SUMMER THYME'S BAKERY & DELI: 421 Colfax Avenue, GV. (530) 273-2904. Bakery, gourmet natural foods, breakfast, salads, sandwiches (including Gluten free), organic fair trade coffees, espresso, smoothies, full catering menu. M - Sat 6 am - 5:30 pm, Sun 7 am - 3 pm. www.summerthymes.com THE SPOT OXYGEN BAR: 101 Broad St. Nevada City, (530) 264-7157. Oxygen therapy, relaxation theater, organic and fair trade coffee and espresso bar, WiFi. After hours parties Fri - Sat. Open Mon - Thurs 8 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat 8 am - 10 pm. Call for after hours info.

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ALTA SIERRA COUNTRY CLUB: 11897 Tammy Way, GV. (530) 273-2041. Open to the public. Family friendly with fresh, homemade cuisine prepared by our award-winning chef. Wednesday - Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm and Sunday (with Brunch Menu) from 8 am until 3 pm. Outdoor dining. www.altasierracc.com CIRINO'S AT MAIN STREET: 213-215 W. Main St., GV. (530) 477-6000. Awarded Best in Restaurant, Seafood, Chef, Lunch, Bar, Bartender, Appetizer, Place for a First Date, and Nightspot categories. Mediterranean cuisine: tapas, seafood, pastas, risotto, steaks. Full menu to-go, extensive wine & beer selection, full bar. Lunch, dinner everyday. Hosts: Jerry & Tucker Cirino. www.cirinosatmainstreet.com.

FRIAR TUCK’S RESTAURANT & BAR: Corner Pine & Commercial Streets, NC. (530) 265-9093. One of Nevada City’s favorite locals’ restaurants, featuring fondue dinners, fresh seafood, mid-west steaks, rack of lamb, roast duck, ribs & prime rib nightly. Bar opens at 4 pm daily, dinner at 5 pm daily. www.friartucks.com

FUDENJUCE: 815 Zion St., Nevada City. (530) 265-5282. Fresh “made-to-order” organic juices, organic wraps, salads, rice bowls, home-made vegan soups, all natural fruit smoothies, organic coffees/teas, eat-in, walk-up, take-out. Mon. - Sat. 8:30 am - 7 pm, Sun. 9 am - 5 pm, spring & summer. www.fudenjuce.com IKE’S QUARTER CAFE: 401 Commercial St. NC. (530) 265-6138. Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner from scratch. Fresh local organic meats, vegetables, and ingredients. Cajun specialties, mouth watering burgers, housemade desserts, vegetarian, vegan & wheat free options. Beer/Wine. Patio Dining. Open Mon 8 am - 3 pm, Wed - Thurs 8 am - 3 pm, Fri - Sat 8 am - 8 pm, Sun 8 am. - 3 pm. Closed Tuesdays LEFTY’S GRILL: 221 Broad Street, Nevada City. (530) 265 5838. An American grill for the casual diner featuring comfort food to eclectic: grilled flatbread pizzas, salads and burgers. Open 11 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. www.leftysgrill.com OLD 5 MILE HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR: 18851 Hwy 20, Nevada City. (530) 265-5155. Steaks, seafood, pasta, stone hearth, hand thrown Naples style pizza, gourmet vegetarian fare. Patio dining. Lunch 12 - 4 pm, dinner 5 - 9 pm. Pizza all day. Closed Mondays. POSH NOSH: 318 Broad Street, Nevada City. (530) 2656064. Casual gourmet lunch and dinner. Indoor and garden

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patio dining. Sea food pastas, steaks, vegetarian specialties, fresh salads, micro brews, wine. Open Tu, 11 am - 3 pm, W Sun 11:30 am - 8:30 pm, closed Mon. STIK IT: 239 Commercial St. Nevada City, (530) 264-7154. Kabobs, salads, wraps & soup. Featuring free range beef, chicken & organic produce. Good healthy affordable food and beverages. Draft beer, wine and take-out available. Mon - Sat 11 am - 8 pm. Summer hours open later. Call for info TOFANELLI’S: 302 West Main St., GV. (530) 272-1468. California cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Steaks, seafood, chicken, prime rib (Fri & Sat nights), extensive appetizer menu (15 items), full bar, cocktail lounge, summer barbecue. Atrium and outdoor patio. 8 am to 9 pm. Sunday through Thursday; 8 am - 10 pm Fridays, Saturdays. www.Tofanellis.com

ICE CREAM & CANDY BASKIN ROBBINS: 151 W. McKnight Way #C, GV. (530) 274-3188. Ice Cream, smoothies, sundaes, ice cream cakes. Open daily 11 am - 10 pm. DORADO CHOCOLATES: 104 East Main, GV. (530) 2726715. Open Mon - Sat, 11 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 - 4 pm. 1296 E Plumb Lane, Suite H. (775) 826-2888 - Open M - Sat 10 am 6 pm. World - class artisan Signature - D and traditional American style chocolates. Now serving the coffee Emeril calls the “best in the world”. www.doradochocolates.com THE TRUFFLE SHOP: 408 Broad St. Nevada City (530) 2653539. Hand crafted Belgian Chocolate Truffles, Torts & other delectable desserts by Chef Willem DeGroot. Specialty coffees such as the Nevada City Ice Cappuccino. Open daily 11 am - 5 pm. Serving Nevada County for over 24 years. www.chocolategod.com

ITALIAN CIRINO’S BAR & GRILL: 309 Broad St. NC. (530) 2652246. Awarded Best in Italian restaurant, pizza, seafood and Bloody Mary categories. 27 years of excellence serving Italian cuisine: seafood, lamb, pastas, risotto and steak. Full menu to-go, full bar. Dinner everyday, reservations highly suggested. www.cirinosbarandgrill.com. SERGIO'S CAFE: 154 Mill St., GV (Across from Ashley Furniture) (530) 274-2600. Grass Valley's favorite Italian family restaurant. Locally owned and operated serving delicious, healthy food for seven successful years. Lunch M Sat 11 am - 3 pm, dinner W - Sat 5 - 8:30 pm.

MEXICAN

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AMIGOS & CO: 101 Broad St. Nevada City, CA. (530) 2656446. Traditional Mexican Cuisine. Serving Mexican Breakfast: Saturdays and Sundays. Beer & wine margaritas, catering, outdoor seating. Open daily 11 am - 9 pm (Sundays until 8 pm)

NEVADA CITY SEAFOOD, INC.: 1020 Whispering Pines, Ste. G, GV (530) 274-2919; 115 S. Pine Street, NC. (530) 478-1094. Dedicated to bringing Nevada County the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Open Mon - Fri, 11 am - 6 pm, Sat 11 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 - 4 pm; Open Tues - Sat 11 am - 5:30 pm. www.nevadacityseafood.com

JIMBOYS: 1937 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley. (530) 477-9490. Fresh ingredients, food cooked to order. Rice and beans made from scratch every day. Open 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday, (close at 9:30 pm Friday - Saturday) MARIA’S: 226 East Main GV. (530)274-2040. Traditional, authentic Mexican cooking,all entrees prepared fresh daily from family recipes originating in Mexico. Open daily for lunch and dinner M - Th: 11 am - 9:30 pm; Fri 11 am - 10 pm; Sat 9 am - 10 pm; Sun 9 am - 9:30 pm. Call for winter hours. www.mariasgrassvalley.com

PENN VALLEY COUNTRY STORE/TACO BELL: 16978 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. (530) 432-9090. Taco Bell

LAKE OF THE PINES/AUBURN

PIZZA FRANK’S PIZZA: 122 East Main Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-4622. Quality dine-in or take'n'bake pizza in historic downtown Grass Valley. Open Wednesday - Sunday. Open Wednesday - Saturday 3 - 10 pm, Sunday 3 - 9 pm, closed Monday - Tuesday. www.frankspizzanow.com LARRY & LENA’S TAKE AND BAKE: 17327 Penn Valley Dr. (next to Plaza Tire). (530) 432-TOGO (8646). Take and bake pizza. Now serving country fried chicken, fish & chips, and other hot foods to go. Noon - 8 pm daily. www.larryandlenas.com MINER MOE'S PIZZA: 102 Argall Way, NC. (530) 2650284. Pizza, gluten free pizza, calzone, oven-baked sandwiches, extensive salad bar. Delivery available. Open M - Fri, 11 am - 8 pm, Fri 11 - 8:30 pm, Sat 11:30 am - 8 pm, Sun 12 - 8 pm. Plenty of parking. www.minermoespizza.com PETE'S PUB-STYLE PIZZA: 210 Neal Street, downtown GV near Del Oro Theater. (530) 274-9600. Stone-baked pizza, hand rolled and tossed. Thin crust, deep dish and Chicago - Style stuffed pies. Great salads, lots of appetizers. Dine-in, carryout, & delivery. Open 7 days 11 am - 11 pm.

Monday-Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm • Sunday 7:30am-2:30pm

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FLOUR GARDEN BAKERY: 340 C Elm Avenue, Auburn. (530) 888-1011. Breads, muffins, danishes/croissants, soups, salads, cakes, pies/tarts. Espresso and coffee service to go (thermos rental)! M - Wed, 5 am - 6 pm, Thur - Sat 5 am - 7 pm, Sun 6 am - 3 pm; MONKEY CAT RESTAURANT & BAR: 805 Lincoln Ave., Auburn (530) 888-8492. Corner of Lincoln and Cherry St. in downtown Auburn. Fine dining with full bar and extensive wine list. Great appetizers, salads, filet mignon, chops, seafood, pasta and fabulous desserts. Outside dining at the Palapa Bar. Banquet room. Open Mon - Fri for lunch and 7 nights for dinner. www.monkeycat.com

NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE PRODUCE: 9230 Cypress St., Newcastle. (530) 663-2016. hearty soups, sandwiches, casseroles, salads, quiche and wraps, homemade desserts, custom cakes. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. www.newcastleproduce.net

Traditional Cornish foods & British imports Soups • Salads • Desserts

The oldest continuous operating eatery in Grass Valley!

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TAPAS JIM E’S CLUB 141: 141 E. Main St, GV. (530) 273-3600. Featuring tapas, salad, soups, only local wines. Catering and private dining available. Wed - Sat, 4 - 9 pm. www.jimesclub141.com

Weekend Special - Eggs Benedict - includes Mimosa

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DIEGOS: 217 Colfax Ave. GV. (530) 477-1460. South American inspired cuisine. Local, organic, fresh and seasonal food. Free range meats, sustainable seafood choices. Sandwiches, soup and daily specials. Serving Mondays Fridays,11 am - 9 pm, Saturdays 12 - 9 pm. Closed Sundays. www.diegosrestaurant.com

PACOS TACOS: 550 Mill Street, Grass Valley - (530) 4770609. Traditional Mexican Cuisine. Drive through or dine in. Drive through open daily 11 am - 9 pm, dining room open daily 11 - 8. Closed Sundays.

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TRUCKEE COTTONWOOD: 10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee (530) 587 5711. Voted Truckee’s Best Restaurant. Historical Ski Lodge with spectacular view of downtown Truckee offering an eclectic menu of steaks, pastas, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor dining in the summertime and free live acoustic music. Dinner served nightly, 5:30 - 10 pm. www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com PACIFIC CREST: 10042 Donner Pass Rd., Commercial Row, Truckee, (530) 587-2626. Hearty Mediterranean fare - wood fired pizzas, pastas etc. Full bar, takeout available. Open 7 days. Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm. Open for dinner at 5:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. brunch, 11 am to 3 pm. PIANETA: Commercial Row, Truckee, (530) 587-4694. Northern Italian including antipasti, housemade pastas, risotto, braised rabbit, marinated veal chop etc. Open every day for dinner at 5:30 pm. Bar open at 5 pm.

TREAT BOX BAKERY: 11400 Donner Pass Rd., Commercial Row, Truckee, (530) 587-6554. Sandwiches, burgers, full bakery, espresso, smoothies. Open 5 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week. TRUCKEE BAGEL: 11448 Dearfield Dr, Truckee (just past MacDonalds). (530) 582-1852. Bagels baked daily. Wide range of bagel sandwiches on freshly baked bagels. Open 6 am - 3 pm weekdays, 7 am - 3 pm, Saturday. Wireless internet cafe. WONG’S GARDEN RESTAURANT: 11430 Deerfield Drive, Truckee (1/2 Block past McDonald's), (530) 5871831. Complete selection of Szechwan specialties. Open every day. For Sierra County Dining see page 65

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Wineries Avanguardia Wines Premium blended wine from over twenty varieties of unusual and exotic varietals. Tasting Room: 209 West Main St.,Grass Valley. (530) 274-9911. Open daily 12 pm - 5 pm, Winery: 13028 Jones Bar Road, rural Nevada City. Open Sat. 12 - 5 pm. (530) 274-9482. www.avanguardiawines.com

Tasting Rooms • Tours Sierra Starr Tasting Room Avangardia Tasting Room Grass Valley Wine Co. Lucchesi Tasting Room

Szabo Vineyards

Bent Metal Winery (530) 559-9533. Tasting at winery Sat. & Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm or by appointment. 14364 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley. (530) 559-9533. bentmetal@sbbmail.com; www.bentmetalwinery.com. Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company at Union Square, 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 - 5:30 pm. info@GVWineCo.com, www.GVWineCo.com

Indian Springs Tasting Room

Nevada City Winery & Tasting Room

Coufos Cellars 10065 Rough & Ready Rd., Rough & Ready. (530) 274-2923; coufoscellars@comcast.net. Tasting Room: Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 5 pm.

Bent Metal Winery Smith Vineyard

Double Oak Vineyards & Winery Tasting, Touring, Picnicking & Winery Events 14510 Blind Shady Rd., rural Nevada City. (530) 292-3235 Tasting Room: Open Feb - Dec, Sat. 11 am - 5 pm and by appointment. info@doubleoakwinery.com; www.DoubleOakWinery.com

Naggiar Vineyards & Winery

Indian Springs Vineyards 303 Broad St., Nevada City. Open Sun. - Thurs. 11:30 am - 5 pm, Fri. - Sat. 11:30 am - 6 pm. (530) 478-1068, (800) 3759311; isvjulie@gmail.com, www.indianspringswines.com

Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room: 167 Mill St., Grass Valley. Open daily 11 am dark. (530) 274-2164. Winery: 19698 View Forever Ln., Grass Valley. (530) 273-1596; www.LucchesiVineyards.com

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Montoliva Vineyards & Winery

Sierra Starr Vineyard

Creating Tuscan-Inspired Luxury Wines 15629 Mount Olive Rd., Grass Valley. Open Sat - Sun, noon 5 pm. (530) 346-6577; mark@montoliva.com; www.montoliva.com. Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company at Union Square, 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 205-9513. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5:30 pm. info@GVWineCo.com, www.GVWineCo.com

Tasting Room: 124 W. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 477-8282; sierrastarr@sbcglobal.net, www. sierrastarr.com. Open daily 12 - 5 pm. Winery: 11179 Gibson Dr., Grass Valley. Tasting by appointment or for events.

Naggiar Vineyards & Winery 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley. Tasting room: Open Friday - Sunday, no appointment necessary. Also open Monday - Thursday, by appointment. Complimentary tasting, small plates, live music on many weekends. Open until sundown some weekends. More information call (530) 268-9059; www.naggiarvineyards.com.

Smith Vineyard 13577 Dog Bar Rd., Grass Valley. (530) 273-7032. Tasting Room, 142 Mill St., Downtown Grass Valley. Weekdays 12 - 6 pm, weekends 12 - 7 pm. Tours by appointment at the vineyard. christina@smithvineyard.com www.smithvineyard.com

Solune Winegrowers

World Class Wines With A Local Flavor . . . .Since 1980. 321 Spring St., Nevada City. (530) 265-9463. Open Daily 12 pm - 5 pm, Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm; Winter Hours, daily 12 pm - 5 pm. Complimentary tour 1:30 pm Saturdays. www.ncwinery.com

16303 Jewett Ln. (Hwy. 174), Grass Valley. (530) 271-0990. Open weekends 12 - 5 pm or by appointment. Tours & picnic area. taste@solunewinery.com; solunewinery.com. Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company at Union Square, 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 205-9513. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 - 5:30 pm. info@GVWineCo.com, www.GVWineCo.com

Pilot Peak Vineyards & Winery

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It’s The Wine–The People–The Place! TM 12888 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley. (530) 432-3321. Open Sat & Sun 12 - 5 pm for Comparative Wine Tasting; June: “Wine Down Fridays,” 6 - 9 pm; “Sunset Saturdays @ the PEAK”, 6 - 10 pm; Closed for season – mid to late Oct. (except special events.) Re-open first weekend in April. info@pilotpeak.com; www.PilotPeak.com. Private Tastings & Tours. Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company at Union Square, 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 205-9513. Open Tues. - Sun., 12 - 5:30 pm. info@GVWineCo.com, www.GVWineCo.com

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Sierra Knolls Vineyard & Winery "Where It's All About Fine Wine & Fun!" 19635 Kingswood Court, Grass Valley. (530) 268-9225. Open weekends, 12 - 5 pm, weekdays by appt. Watch for new tasting room at 10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn, CA, late summer 2010. info@SierraKnollsWinery.com; www.SierraKnollsWinery.com.

The Grass Valley Wine Company at Union Square 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 205-9513, Bent Metal Winery, Montoliva Vineyard & Winery, Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery & Solune Winegrowers. Tasting Room open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 - 5:30 pm. info@GVWineCo.com, www.GVWineCo.com

Tours Gold Country Hiking & Adventures Guided winery tours with wine tasting at three wineries. (530) 478-1586, info@goldcountryhiking.com, www.goldcountryhiking.com

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Winery Events NORTHERN SIERRA WINE COUNTRY ASSOCIATION

Naggiar Vineyards

Most association wineries have events throughout the year. If you don’t see a listing for one of them here, visit their websites for updates (see page 118 for contact information.) For more information, tickets or directions call (866) 355-WINE; www.nswinecountry.com

Nevada City Winery

2010 Northern Sierra Wine Trail:

May 29-30, 12 - 5 pm. A self guided tour of fifteen wineries nestled in and around the cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Receive a commemorative wine glass and access to all participating wineries and their “Wine Trail” festivities. There will be lots of live entertainment, great food pairings, interesting talks and tours. 2010 Taste of the Gold:

For more information on our upcoming events, please call (530) 268-9059; www.naggiarvineyards.com. For more information call (530) 265-9463 or visit www.ncwinery.com

Pilot Peak Vineyards & Winery For more information visit www.PilotPeak.com or email info@pilotpeak.com. Tasting room information: www.GVWineCo.com, info@GVWineCo.com A Wine & Culinary Adventure at Pilot Peak Winery:

June 4, Firesafe Council annual fundraiser. Gourmet food, wonderful wines, music. For more information call (530) 272-1122 or email fscnc@sbcglobal.net “Wine Down” Fridays: 6 - 9 pm starting June 11 and ending in October, no cover. Come and enjoy light jazz or acoustical listening music, appetizers and wine ($5 glass or purchase by the bottle.)

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Sierra Starr Vineyard & Winery For more information (530) 477-8282 or visit www.sierrastarr.com Northern Sierra Wine Trail, May 29 -30, noon to 5 pm each day. Music in the Vineyard: Nonprofit fundraiser, June 12, 6 10 pm. BBQ with Grease, Grit & Grime rocking the vineyard. Zindependence Day,

July 3, downtown tasting room, 124 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Second Music in the Vineyard Night Concert: July 31. Fundraiser with Women of Worth. Sacramento Brothers Band

September 25, 1 - 4 pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds. Sample food and wine from an abundance of local restaurants and wineries, all served to a background of cool jazz under the tall pines at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds. (530) 272-8315

“Sunset Saturdays @ the Peak” 6 - 10 pm Saturdays June 5th and ending in October - no cover. Great weekly bands, guest restaurants, food, wine, dancing. RSVP

Third Music in the Vineyard Night Concert: August 31. Fundraiser for Sierra Nevada Hospital Foundation, BBQ, 6 - 10 pm.

Double Oak Vineyards & Winery

Turkey Treats: November 6 & 7th, 1 - 4 pm at the Winery.

Music in The Vineyard Afternoon Picnic Concert: September 19, 2 - 4 pm.

For more info & reservations call 530-292-3235 or visit doubleoakwinery.com Summer Solstice Dinner: June 26. "Summer Sault" Welcoming the beginning of summer. Local Fare with Savoir Faire. Four course dinner under the oaks and stars, with the setting sun and rising moon accompanied by live music.

Holiday Open House: December 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th from 1 - 4 pm at the Winery.

Sierra Knolls Vineyard & Winery For more information or reservations call (530) 268-9225; info@SierraKnollsWinery.com or visit www.SierraKnollsWinery.com

Solune Winegrowers

Decadent Dessert & Barrel Tasting Party:

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Bella Nota Classical Concert: August 22. Benefiting

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“MUSIC HAS TO BREATHE AND SWEAT. YOU HAVE TO PLAY IT LIVE.” JAMES BROWN Matteo’s Public

Live Music

TYPE OF MUSIC

NIGHTS

TIME

DANCING

COVER CHARGE

Variety

Wed - Sat

Varies

Sometimes

BAR OF AMERICA: 10040 Commercial Row, Truckee. (530) 587-3110.

Rock, Jazz, Blues etc.

Fri - Sat

9:30 pm

Yes

Sometimes

COOPERS ALEWORKS: 235 Commercial St, Nevada City. (530) 265-0116; www.coopersnclive.com

Variety

Fri - Sat

Varies call for times

Yes

Sometimes

Jazz, Latin, World, Groove, Folk, Blues

Fri - Sat

varies

Sometimes

Folk, Acoustic

Thurs - Fri

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Tu - Sun

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Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues

Wed - Sat

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Jazz

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Karaoke

Fri - Sat

9 pm

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Punk, Hip-hop, Blues, Rock & Roll, Alternative

Fri- Sat

Around 10 pm

Yes

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Fri - Sat

8:30 - 1 am

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AMIGOS: 101 Broad St. Nevada City, CA. (530) 265-6446

COPPER TOP LOUNGE: 133 Neal St Grass Valley. (530) 274-2260;

COTTONWOOD: Off Brockway Rd. (Old Hwy 267) at Hilltop, Truckee. (530) 587-5711; www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com CHIEF CRAZYHORSE: 220 Commercial Street, Nevada City. (530) 470-8443; www.chiefcrazyhorseinn.com HOLBROOKE HOTEL: 212 W Main Street, Grass Valley. (530) 273-1353; www.holbrooke.com

MOODY’S BISTRO & LOUNGE: 10007 Bridge St. Truckee. (530) 587-8688; www.moodysbistro.com

NATIONAL HOTEL: 211 Broad St., Nevada City. (530) 265-4551; www.thenationalhotel.com

PASTIME CLUB: 10096 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; (530) 582-9219; www.myspace.com/pastimeclub THE TACK ROOM: 17356 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. (530) 432-1126.

Dining Music COTTONWOOD: Off Brockway Rd. (Old Hwy 267) at Hilltop, Truckee. (530) 587-5711; www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com

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NIGHTS

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Fri Sat

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Fri

6 pm

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6 - 9:30 pm

Variety

Wed - Sun

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Fri - Sat

6:30 pm

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Fri- Sat

6 pm - 9 pm

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FRIAR TUCK'S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 111 North Pine Street, Nevada City. (530) 265-9093; www.friartucks.com/

IKE’S QUARTER CAFE: 401 Commercial Street, Nevada City. (530) 265-6138; www.ikesquartercafe.com

JIM E’S CLUB 141: 141 E. Main Street, Grass Valley; (530) 273-3600; www.jimesclub141.com

KANE'S: 120 E. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-8111; www.kanesrestaurant.net MATTEO’S PUBLIC: 300 Commercial Street, Nevada City. 265-0782; www.matteospublic.com

OWL GRILL & SALOON: 116 Mill St, Grass Valley. (530) 274-1144

POSH NOSH: 318 Broad Street, Nevada City, (530) 265-6064

SUMMER THYME’S: 421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley. (530) 273-2904; www.summerthymes.com THE OLD FIVE MILE HOUSE: 18851 Hwy 20 Nevada City. (530) 265-5155; www.theold5milehouse.com.

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NEVADA CITY BICYCLE CLASSIC: Father's Day, Sunday, Museum Mystery Tour: Families pursue quest to solve historical mysteries at each of four locations - Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Firehouse Museum, North Star Mining Museum, and the Grass Valley Museum. 10 am - 3 pm. www.ncngrrmuseum.org 5-6 29th Go For the Gold Regatta - Gold Country Yacht Club. Scotts Flat Lake, NC. (530) 273-5911; www.nccn.net/~gcyc/ 13 Breakfast in the Park: For further information please see page 107. 5

17-20 36th Annual Father's Day Bluegrass

Festival: For further information see page 133. 18 Party in the Park 2010: Country Legend & "Honky Tonk Hero" Billy Joe Shaver, Bob Woods Trio. BBQ Pit & Beer Garden, huge interactive kids fun zone, crafts, demonstrations. Auburn Recreation District (530) 885-8461; www.partyinthepark.net

Winner of the 2009 Nevada City Classic CULINARY EVENTS 107 KIDS EVENTS 150 STATE PARK EVENTS 22-23 TRUCKEE EVENTS 48 THEATRE, MUSIC & ART EVENTS 130-136 WINERY EVENTS 120

WESTERN NEVADA COUNTY AREA ONGOING EVENTS Mill Street Farmers Market: See highlights on this page. Nevada County Certified Growers Markets (530) 2655551; www.thegrowersmarket.com Grass Valley Growers Market: Every Saturday, 8 am noon (May - October.) Historic North Star House, 12075 Old Auburn Road. The first Saturday of every month. Mim Meakin, a local water color artist of national renown, will provide “Art for the Kids.”

Nevada City 7-Hills Market: Tuesdays (June October), Sierra Presbyterian Church, Ridge Road & Nevada City Highway, 3 - 6 pm. Penn Valley Market: Thursdays (June - Sept.) 7th Day Adventist Church, 17645 Penn Valley Drive, 2 - 5:30 pm. Nevada City Farmers Market At the base of Broad & Commercial Streets, Saturdays, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, June 19 Oct. 30. (530) 470-8642. Fruit Jar Pickers Sing-Along: Every Sunday, Picker’s Palace in downtown Rough and Ready. Sing-alongs, old standards, country, bluegrass and gospel songs. 10 am noon. (530) 272-4320; www.roughandreadychamber.com

Penny Pitch: Individual and team competitions with United Way of Nevada County taking home the winnings. Great specials offered throughout the day. 11:30 am - 6 pm. Kane's Fine Food Restaurant, 120 E. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-8111; www.uwnc.org

SEE ONGOING EVENTS ABOVE

22nd Annual Auction and River Celebration: Miners Foundry, Nevada City. www.yubariverl.org 5 2nd Annual AnimalSave Wag 'n' Walk and Lazy Dog Bark-B-Que: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 10 am - 3 pm. (530) 271-7071; www.animalsave.org 5 SYRCL 22nd Annual Auction and River Celebration: Miners Foundry. (530) 265-5961; www.yubariver.org 5

MILL STREET FARMER’S MARKET: Arts, crafts, fresh produce, flowers, plants etc. Thursdays, June 3 - 24, 2010, 6 - 9 pm, Mill/Main Streets, downtown Grass Valley. (530) 2728315, (530) 265-9495; www.historicgrassvalley.com

THURSDAY NIGHT MARKETPLACE FREE CONCERT SERIES: July 1 - Sept 2, 6 - 9:30 pm. Featuring traditional Americana to global music on the City Hall stage. Downtown Grass Valley; www.grassvalleyevents.com

FOURTH OF JULY: Nevada County Concert Band performs in historic downtown Nevada City at 1 pm. (530) 272-6228 or www.nccb.org. Parade at 2 pm. Celebration at Nevada County Fairgrounds at 3 pm; fireworks at 9:30 pm. (530) 273-4667, (800) 655-4667, (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-6569; www.historicgrassvalley.com; www.nevadacitychamber.com

SUMMER NIGHTS IN NEVADA CITY: Arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and music. Wednesdays, July 14, 21 and 28, 6 - 9 pm. (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY; www.nevadacitychamber.com

Cherry Carnival & Parade: North San Juan Activities & Improvement Center, North San Juan, 10 am - 4 pm. (530) 292-3249. 19

Annual Wolf Creek Wilderness Kayak Festival: Scotts Flat Lake. Kayak demos, skills mini - clinics, kayak fishing clinic. Pre-registration required. 10 am - 4 pm. (530) 477-2722; www.wolfcreekwilderness.com 20

Nevada City Bicycle Classic: See highlights on this page.

Secession Days Celebration: Rough & Ready Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Rough & Ready, 9 am - 3 pm. (530) 272-4320; www.roughandreadychamber.com.

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR: August 11 - 15. “Rooted in TreeDition.” Rodeo, motor sports, on-going live entertainment, barns full of livestock, and thousands of exhibits. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Wed. - Sat, (530) 273-6217; www.nevadacountyfair.com CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION: September 11-12. Civil War battle reenactments in Pioneer Park, the Gold Country Duck Race on Deer Creek and an outdoor big band concert. Parade in downtown historic Nevada City, Sunday at 2 pm. (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY; www.nevadacitychamber.com

DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC & HARVEST FAIR: September 23 - 26. Premier draft horse show in the western US. Art, events, entertainment and harvest fair. 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. For tickets, (530) 273-6217; www.nevadacountyfair.com

CELTIC FESTIVAL & MARKETPLACE: Oct 2 - 3. See page 133 for complete information

43RD ANNUAL CORNISH CHRISTMAS: Delicious

foods, handmade arts and crafts, carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir, and Santa Claus. Fridays - Nov 26, Dec. 3, 10, & 17, 6 - 9 pm. (530) 272-8315; www.historicgrassvalley.com

Freedom Run 5K: Nevada Union High School. (530) 470-9069, kathy.newton@ncsd.k12.ca.us

ARTISANS FESTIVAL: November 26 - 28. Miners Foundry Cultural Center. 325 Spring St., NC. 10 am - 5 pm. (530) 265-5040; www.minersfoundry.org.

JULY 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS ABOVE

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Sabroso.” See highlights this page.

Curbside Concert at the Parade: See highlights on this page. 4 4th of July Parade: See highlights on this page. 4

4th of July Celebration: See highlights on this page.

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Tempest.” See highlights on this page.

JUNE 2010

June 20, 2010 in historic downtown Nevada City from 12 6:30 pm. (530) 265-2692, (800) 655-NJOY, (530) 263-3388; www.nevadacitychamber.com, www.nevadacityclassic.com

Summer Nights in Nevada City: See highlights on this page. 14

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Masanga Marimba.” See highlights on this page.

15-18 California Worldfest 2010: For further information

please see page 134. 16 The Children's Festival: For more complete information please see page 150.

THE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE: November 26 - 28. Unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. Entertainment, festival foods, Santa and his elves, community bon-fire. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. 10 am - 5 pm, (10 am - 3 pm Sunday.) 273-6217; www.nevadacountyfair.com

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: Victorian singers, bagpipers, living nativity scene, visits with Santa Claus, vendors in costume, hot roasted chestnuts, hot cider in downtown historic NC. Wednesdays Dec. 1, 8 & 15 from 6 - 9 pm; Sundays, Dec. 12 & 19 from 1:30 - 6 pm. (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY; www.nevadacitychamber.com WILD & SCENIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL: January 14-16. Films, celebrities, parties. The largest film festival of its kind in the United States. Downtown Nevada City. (530) 265-5961; www.wseff.org

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Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: “Bob Mora.” See highlights on page 125.

Dutch Oven Cook-off: 6th annual Draft Horse Classic Dutch Oven Cook-off. Cooking starts at 9 am, tasting at 1 pm. Nevada County Fairgrounds. Motherlode Cast-Iron Cookers. (530) 432-6474

23-25 25th Annual Sierra Storytelling Festival: For fur-

ther information see page 134. Sidewalk Sale: Downtown GV. 9 - 5 pm. (530) 272-8315; www.historicgrassvalley.com.

OCTOBER 2010

Summer Nights in Nevada City: For further information see highlights on page 125.

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Rough & Ready Chili Cookoff: Rough & Ready Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Rough & Ready. (530) 272-4320; www.roughandreadychamber.com

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Sierra Brewfest: Further information see page 107.

SEE ONGOING EVENTS PAGE 125

Summer Nights in Nevada City: See highlights on page 125.

Bierwagen's Pumpkin Patch - Harvest Festival: Open everyday in the month of October. For further information please see page 150.

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: “Bourgeous Gypsies.” See highlights page 125.

AUGUST

Duck out of water at the Duck Races

SEE ONGOING EVENTS PAGE 125 1-31 Eat Local Challenge Month – BriarPatch Co-op,

290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5333, www.briarpatch.coop Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Foggy Mountain 36th Annual Showcase.” See highlights page 125. 11-15 Nevada County Fair: See highlights page 125. 5

CULINARY EVENTS 107 KIDS EVENTS 150 STATE PARK EVENTS 22-23 TRUCKEE EVENTS 48 THEATRE, MUSIC & ART EVENTS 130-136 WINERY EVENTS 120

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Remley.” See highlights page 125.

19-22 Nevada City Film Festival: The best in independent cinema. www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com.

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “The Power of Twelve.” See highlights on page 125.

11 Run for Friendship: 5K/10K, Friendship Club. Gold Country Grand Prix Race. (530) 265-4311; michelleL@friendshipclub.org, www.friendshipclub.org

Race Against Hunger 5K/10K: Gold Country Grand Prix Race, Pioneer Park, (530) 320-9284; arielllovettking@yahoo.com

11-12 Constitution Day Celebration: See highlights on

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Boulevard Park.” See highlights on page 125. 28 Stars at North Star House Featuring Mavis Staples. See page 133 for more information. 26

Miner’s Picnic: For further information see page 22.

SEPTEMBER 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS PAGE 125

Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert Series: Featuring “Ivan Najera & Friends” See highlights page 125.

AKC Dog Show: Gold Country Kennel Club, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. (530) 265-2787

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10-12 Roamin Angels 11th Annual Car Show - Cruisin’

the Pines: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. American hot rods, customs and classic cars, 1972 and older. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food, dance. (530) 432-8449; www.roaminangelsinc.com Constitution Celebration Concert: Nevada County Concert Band, North Pine Street at Commercial Street, Nevada City, 5:30 pm. (530) 272-6228; www.nccb.org. 11

Tomato Tasting and Workshops: For further information please see page 90.

Gold Country Duck Race: For further information please see page 150.

page 125. Harvest Hoedown: Foothill Lions Club. BBQ, bluegrass, dancing, hay wagon rides, pie auction -- good, old time fun. 5:30 - 10:30 pm at Quaker Hill. Benefit for the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation and Lions' Vision Projects. (530) 477-2097. 18-19 Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon: Triathlon - Sunday, Sept. 19th, Scotts Flat Lake. Packet pick up will take place on the 18th. Pre - event clinics and training sessions are offered. (530) 273-6876; www.bsmtri.org 18

Nevada City Sidewalk Sale - Nevada City Downtown Association. 10 am-5 pm. Downtown NC. (530) 470-8243.

23-26 Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair: See highlights on page 125.

12th Annual Great Yuba Clean Up and Restoration Day: Locations all over the Yuba Watershed. (530) 265-5961 x 201 or www.yubariver.org 25

Moms on the Mountains: Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Registration: 8:30 - 10 am. Depart between 9 - 10 a.m. (530) 470-1166. www.momsonthemountain.com.

17th Annual Taste of the Gold Country: For further information please see page 107.

25-26 Annual Alpaca Ranch Tour. Visit working alpaca

ranches, learn about alpacas and their wonderful fiber. Fun for the entire family. Free admission. Some ranches will have alpaca yarn, clothing and products available for purchase. www.AlpacaGold.org

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2 Yuba Salmon Rafting Expeditions: Guided raft expeditions to see adult Chinook salmon on their spawning beds. (530) 265-5961; www.yubariver.org 2-3 Designs for Living Home Tour: For further information please see page 80.

Calling Back the Salmon and Indigenous People’s Weekend: www.callingbackthesalmon.org 9 Nevada County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale & Information Booths: For further information please see page 91. 9 Monster Run: Gold Country Grand Prix Race. 5K/10K Loma Rica area. michelles@southyubaclub.com. (530) 470-9100 ext 124 9

9 Oktoberfest: Gold Country German American Club. Condon Park, Love Building, Grass Valley. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner starts at 6 pm. (530) 265-5159. 9-10 Earth's Treasures: Nevada County Gem & Mineral

Society. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. 10 am - 5 pm. www.ncgms.org 16 Autumn Shindig at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center: Annual harvest festival and fair. Games, food, live music (530) 265-2826; www.northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org 16 Yuba Salmon Rafting Expeditions: Guided raft expeditions to see adult Chinook salmon on their spawning beds. (530)265-5961; www.yubariver.org 16-17 8th Annual Fall Home & Harvest Festival. More

than 200 vendors with thousands of ideas to get your home ready for winter. Free Pumpkin patch for the kids, demonstrations on living sustainably. Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. (530) 477-4241; www.union.com/homeshow 23 Yuba Salmon Rafting Expeditions: Guided raft expeditions to see adult Chinook salmon on their spawning beds . (530)265-5961; www.yubariver.org Run Thru the Colors 5K/10K: Gold Country Grand Prix Race, 7:30 am registration, 8:30 am race. Pioneer Park, Nevada City. randtthomas@sbcglobal.net (530) 265-2666.

23-24 Winterfaire: Craft Show, Main Street Center, Nevada

County Fairgrounds. (530) 272-7033. Paint the Town Pink: Nevada County's Premier Women's Expo, 40+ vendors - women's related products, food, wine, silent auction, fashion shows with a grande finale by Troupe de Trash. Proceeds donated to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital for breast cancer care. Nevada County Fairgrounds. www.theunion.com/pink. (530) 477-4241

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of events Holiday Craft Faire: Hand made, local art and crafts fine art to knit items to Christmas ornaments. Homemade food and drinks. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., NC. 10 am - 4 pm. (530) 265 2826; www.northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org 8 Victorian Christmas: See highlights page 125. 4-5

Victorian Christmas Open House: Nevada City United Methodist Church. Xmas music, pictures with Santa, craft faire, coffee and cookies. 433 Broad St., Nevada City, 6 - 9 pm. www.nevadacitymethodist.com

Tree of Love: “Light a Light” on the tree in memory or honor of loved ones served by Hospice of the Foothills in the past year. Friends of Hospice. 6pm. Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Rd., NC. (530) 432-3066.

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Enough with the Beads!

Victorian Christmas Inn Tour: Candlelight tour of beautifully decorated historic inns of Grass Valley & Nevada City. (530) 477-6634, (800) 250-5808; www.goldcountryinns.net

CULINARY EVENTS 107 KIDS EVENTS 150 STATE PARK EVENTS 22-23 TRUCKEE EVENTS 48 THEATRE, MUSIC & ART EVENTS 130-136 WINERY EVENTS 120

Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers: Downtown Grass Valley. 10 am - 1 pm, ages 5 and under. (530) 2728315; www.historicgrassvalley.com 30 Yuba Salmon Rafting Expeditions: Guided raft expeditions to see adult Chinook salmon on their spawning beds. (530)265-5961; www.yubariver.org 29

Fright Night: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., NC. 8 pm. 265-5040; www.minersfoundry.org

NOVEMBER 2010 SEE ONGOING EVENTS PAGE 125 13 Santa Paws Holiday Auction: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., NC. (530) 271-7071 ext. 201; www.animalsave.org

Turkey Trot: Gold Country Grand Prix Race, 5K/10K, Nevada Union High School. (530) 913-3782 jennifermaier@sbcglobal.net

Cornish Christmas: See highlights page 125.

26-27 Holiday Open House: For further information

please see page 22. 26-28 Artisans Festival: See highlights page 125. 26-28 Country Christmas Fair: See highlights page 125 26-28 Craft Faire & Sandwich Shoppe: Nevada City

United Methodist Church. 433 Broad St., Nevada City. 10 am - 4 pm, (12 - 4 Sunday). www.nevadacitymethodist.com

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Victorian Christmas: See highlights page 125

Cornish Christmas: See highlights page 125.

Christmas at the Railroad Museum: For further information please see page 149. 4

Cornish Christmas: See highlights page 125.

19th Annual Nevada County Food & Toy Run:

Eric Rood Center, State Hwy 49 & Maidu Ave., NC. Assemble at 9:30 am, leave 12 noon. Bring non-perishable food or unwrapped toys. All bikes welcome. Rain or shine. (530) 274-2836; thom@toyrun.org; www.toyrun.org 12

Victorian Christmas: See highlights page 125

Victorian Christmas Open House: Nevada City United Methodist Church. Xmas music, pictures with Santa, craft faire, coffee and cookies. 433 Broad St., Nevada City, 12 - 5 pm. www.nevadacitymethodist.com 12

Victorian Christmas: See highlights page 125.

15 Victorian Christmas Open House: Nevada City United Methodist Church. Xmas music, pictures with Santa, craft faire, coffee and cookies. 433 Broad St., Nevada City, 6 - 9 pm. www.nevadacitymethodist.com

Victorian Christmas Inn Tour: Candlelight tour of beautifully decorated historic inns of Grass Valley & Nevada City. (530) 477-6634, (800) 250-5808; www.goldcountryinns.net 17 Donation Day Parade: Children parade thru downtown Grass Valley carrying food donations. 10 am. Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society. (530) 272-8315. 16

Cornish Christmas: See highlights page 125.

Victorian Christmas: See highlights page 125

Victorian Christmas Open House: Nevada City United Methodist Church. Xmas music, pictures with Santa, craft faire. 433 Broad St., Nevada City, 12 - 5 pm. www.nevadacitymethodist.com 19

JANUARY 2011 Robert Burns Celebration: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, NC, 4:30 - 11 pm. No - host cocktail hour & dinner with a Celtic concert. (530) 272-1316. 30 A Wedding Affair for All Seasons: Miners Foundry, Nevada City, 11 am - 4 pm. (530) 432-4030; www.JoyofLifeEvents.com 22

FEBRUARY 2011 SYRCL's Annual "Brains of Nevada County" Quiz Night: A fundraiser for the Laura Wilcox Scholarship Program. Join a team for this awesome night of trivia. (530) 265-9555 12

MARCH 2011 5-6 Mardi Gras: Masquerade Ball at Miner's Foundry, Nevada City: Saturday, 8 - 12 pm; Sunday - Street Faire & Parade: 11 am - 4 pm, parade 2 pm. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, (530) 265-2692, (800) 655-NJOY; www.nevadacitychamber.com

APRIL 2011 TBA Daffodil Run 5K and 10K: Gold Country Grand Prix Race, Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley. (530) 4329542; www.daffodilrun.com TBA Spring Run 5K/10K: Gold Country Grand Prix Race.

Nevada City. pfb3@cebridge.net; (530) 273-7420. Earth Day Celebration at BriarPatch Co-op: All day, 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, (530) 272-5333. 22

Annual Grass Valley Downtown Car Show: Mill and Main Streets, Downtown Grass Valley. 300 vintage and classic cars, entertainment, awards and refreshments. (530) 272-8315; www.historicgrassvalley.com

23-24 26th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show:

Thousands of ideas for home & garden featuring 200+ vendors. Nevada County Fairgrounds, (530) 477-4241; www.theunion.com/homeshow

MAY 2011 TBA Twin Cities Run for the Community 5K/10K: Gold Country Grand Prix Race. TBA Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show: Nevada County Fairgrounds. (530) 272-8470; www.pinetreequiltguild.com 6-7 Grass Valley Old West Antique Show: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. Fri., 10 am - 5 pm; Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. (530) 272-3243. 7 Spring Time at Empire Mine: For further information see page 22.

Mother’s Day Giant Plant Sale & Garden Expo: Miner's Foundry, 325 Spring St., NC. 9 am - 3 pm. (530) 265-9495; www.grizzlyhill.com 8

13-15 17th Soroptimist Annual Garden Tour: Seven privately owned gardens, 10 am to 4pm. $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the Garden Gate. Tickets available at SPD Markets. (530) 273-7989. 13-15 Penn Valley Rodeo 2011: Rodeo Grounds behind

PVFD, Spenceville Road. $10 advance $15 gate. Performance May 13, 14, 7 pm. Parade - 3 pm, May 14. Sunday, May 15, bulls only performance at 1pm. On line ticket sales and information: www.pennvalleyrodeo.com. Doc Halstead (530) 559-3961 or Penn Valley Chamber. (530)432-1802. Sierra Festival of the Arts: For further information please see page 136.

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Music in the Mountains Orchestra with Gregory Vajda, artistic director and conductor.

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Music in the Mountains presents Bela Fleck with Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer.

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has a rich cultural tradition. As early as 1851, local theatres were attracting notables of the day to sing, act, dance and lecture. Still going strong is the Nevada Theatre built in 1865. The area has also produced some talented performers including Emma Nevada who made her singing debut at age three in Nevada City around 1862. She would go on to become a world renown opera singer. Today, the local arts scene continues the tradition of quality set long ago, and two popular organizations have distinguished themselves with the quality of their performances – Music in the Mountains and InConcert Sierra, formerly Twin Cities Concert Association.

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Music & film MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Now in its 29th year, this is one of the finest classical music associations in Northern California. Music in the Mountains offers a full schedule of concerts and special events. Highlight of the year is Summerfest with musicians from throughout the United States forming the Festival Orchestra. There is also an impressive list of solo performers.

Home base for Music in the Mountains is the Amaral Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. All events are at the Festival Center or on the grounds just outside center, unless noted.

Holiday Pops, December 4. Light hearted melodies of the holiday season. Surprise guest artists. Sunday Serenade, December 5. Featuring Andrew Armstrong. Dvorak’s Bagatelles with touches of gypsy melody, Janacek’s Concertino, Brahms' “Serenade.” Folk Songs And Fire Dance, December 10. Exploring the world of contrasts - Ravel at his ethereal best and concluding with de Falla’s story of the interruptive ghost of a former lover. Choral Concert, December 12 and 13. Repeat of the December 3 Choral Concert. Springfest of Classics - 2011

Summerfest 2010 - Tell Me A Story Old American Songs, June 5. A fresh look at Americana through the eyes of Aaron Copland and introduction to some old Hungarian songs by Zoltan Kodaly. Jeffrey Biegel, composer/pianist. A Soldiers Tale, June 9. A Russian soldier and the devil duke it out over a violin and a beautiful woman. Ensemble Laboratorium from Switzerland. Ensemble Laboratorium/Young Composers, June 10. New music that discovers unique harmonies and also discovers young talented composers in Nevada County. Outdoor Pops with Doc Severinsen, June 11. Long time band leader of the Johnny Carson show. Take a trip south of the boarder with Doc and his Mariachis. Outdoor Pops with Riders in the Sky, June 18. Head to Penn Valley’s Western Gateway Park for a sampling of country western music. Dinner Divertimento, June 19. Combination of Boccherini, Beethoven and Mozart, superb food and fine wine at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City. Wet Ink, June 22. Choral and percussion extravaganza with over 200 voices. Nevada County Composers Cooperative presents new music for MIM Festival Chorale, Sierra Master Chorale, NUHS Choir and CSUS Ensemble. Kronos Quartet, June 24. “Happy Birthday Terry Riley” internationally famous quartet honors minimalist composer Terry Riley. Outdoor Pops with Bela Fleck & Friends, June 25. Winner of seven Grammy awards Bela Fleck, banjo, is joined by Zakir Hussain, tabla, and Edgar Meyer, bass virtuoso/composer. Mozart and Mahler, June 26. Includes a first for MIM Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with a last movement featuring Budapest operatic soprano Veronika Kincses. Fairy Tales For All Ages, June 27. Music by Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc, narrated by Terry Brown. Good for the whole family. Unexpected Songs, June 30. Soprano Veronika Kincses explores the vocal works of Alma Mahler, Ottorino Respighi and Saint-Saens. MIM’s own principals and Paul Perry. The Swan-Turner, July 1. Paul Hindemith’s viola concerto based on medieval German folk songs, featuring Janet Sims. Milaud’s “Ox on the Roof,” three Russian Folk Songs by Rachmaninoff, performed by the MIM Chorale. Concludes with “Saber Dance” by Khachaturian. Outdoor Pops, “Happy Birthday USA,” July 3. Popular MIM gathering. Everyone’s favorite Sousa march and well known patriotic tunes. Winterfest 2010 - Serenade by the Fire Choral Concert, December 3. Holiday event. Contemporary choral works and popular carol sing-along featuring the MIM Festival Chorale.

Festival Center Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Information & Detailed Brochures: (530) 265-6124 or (800) 218-2188; www.musicinthemountains.org

INCONCERT SIERRA Twin Cities Concert Association, Nevada County’s oldest arts organization, has changed its name to InConcert Sierra. Founded in 1946, the organization was the first local group to present nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians to local music lovers. The InConcert name was chosen because it reflects broader ambitions than the original name suggests. InConcert specializes in professional chamber music programs with guest artists. Concerts are Sundays at 2:00 pm with a pre-concert forum at 1:15 pm and reception following the concert, unless noted. Most concerts are at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. 2010-11 SEASON September 19, Jazz On The Pond. Special event with the Ken Hardin Trio and Friends. Bring lawn chair and picnic. Free Admission. At Joan and Lance Goddard’s Gardens. October 17, Adam Golka, piano. 22-year-old who has won two of America’s most prestigious musical awards. November 21, Amit Peled, cello. He returns with pianist Eli Kalman to preview program they are preparing for their debut at the Kennedy Center in January 2011. January 16, 2011, Spanish Brass. In 1989, five Spanish musicians created an eclectic and innovative project they have been developing over the years - music performance, education and creation. February 20, 2011, Petite Panache. Artistic director and pianist Ken Hardin, pianist Aileen James, violinist Richard Altenbach and cellist Wolf Sebastian. March 20, 2011, Di Wu, piano. Chinese-born Di Wu’s reputation as an elegant, yet exciting musician continues to grow. March 30, 2011, Nikolai Lugansky, piano. This Wednesday performance is 7:00 pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. His only recital performance in Northern California, just two evenings after his concert with the St. Petersburg Orchestra at Davies Hall. April 17, 2011, Isabelle Demers, organ. A native of Quebec, she is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America’s most virtuosic younger generation of organists. Received her master’s degree from Juilliard School in New York, where she is currently completing doctoral studies. Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborn Hill Rd. (off Hwy. 174), Grass Valley. Information: (530) 273-3990; www.inconcertsierra.org

SIERRA MASTER CHORALE With its roots at Sierra College, Nevada County Campus, the Sierra Master Chorale was formed under the InConcert umbrella. It is an auditioned group of men and women who perform a wide variety of choral music. The music director and conductor is Ken Hardin. Concerts are performed at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. December 19, Holiday Concerts. May 15, 2011, Spring Concerts. Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Drive, Grass Valley (off Hwy 174). Information: (530) 273-3990. www.sierramasterchorale.org

LAKE TAHOE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Live music under the stars. Festival, now in its 28th year, brings together a diverse selection of artists playing music from blues to Bach and beyond. Held in a variety of venues in the TruckeeTahoe area. Picnics encouraged, gates open at 5:00 p.m. July 22, America - 40th Anniversary Tour. Concert brings together Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell for an evening of hits including their signature song, “A Horse With No Name.” West End Beach at Donner Lake. July 24, Broadway’s Best. Tony award winner Debbie Gravitte and the Orchestra Academy. Tahoe Donner Golf Range. July 29, Simply Sinatra. Starring vocalist Steve Lippia. He’ll take you straight to the “swing era” of the 40s and 50s with songs like “My Way” and “New York, New York.” Old Greenwood. July 31, Concert at Mid-Mountain. A spectacular evening under the stars at Northstar-At-Tahoe. Check the Web site for who’s performing. August 5, Natalie Cole. Combining R&B, jazz and pop sounds this nine-time Grammy award winner is an unstoppable force in music. Northstar-At-Tahoe. August 7, Michael McDonald. Enjoy his laid back California style pop and rock. Honed his signature style while playing with the Doobie Brothers. Northstar-AtTahoe. Information: (530) 583-3101; info@tahoemusic.org www.tahoemusic.org

FRUIT JAR PICKERS This group plays music every Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon all year at the “Opry Palace” near the Fippin Blacksmith Shop. Take West Main Street out of Grass Valley to Rough & Ready. Free admission, bring chairs. Information: (530) 432-1501. www.fruitjarpickers.com

NEVADA COUNTY CONCERT BAND Free summer concert series at Pioneer Park, Nimrod Street, Nevada City. Bring a picnic, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. June 27, South of the Boarder. July 25, Out of This World. August 22, Musical Chairs. September 11, Constitution Celebration Concert, 5:30 pm, North Pine and Commercial Streets, Nevada City December 5, Indoor Winter Concert. Spring 2011, Concert Information: www.nccb.org

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Sierra Stages production “Into the Woods” Spring 2010.

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Chinatown with Martin Yan. Includes hands-on dim sum cooking class, dim sum lunch, tea ceremony and class. November 14, Puccini’s “Madam Butterfly,” San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. A new to San Francisco production. Annual Theatre Production: Winter of 2011. TBA. Information: (530)265-2990; info@catsweb.org. www.catsweb.org

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Legacy Productions’ “Mark Twain”

children. Primary themes involve racial injustice and the destruction of innocence. Veteran stage and film actor Tim O’Conner directs the 17 member cast. Christmas Show, November 26-December 26. TBA, but will be a family friendly holiday adventure. “Sherlock Holmes and the Jersey Lilly,” April-May 2011. LeGacy presents its first collaboration with another theatre company. Production will play at the Chatagua Playhouse March 2011 then in Nevada City. When will “Mark Twain” return? He is taking some time off, but he will be back. Chris LeGate, LeGacy owner/producer, has been successfully confused with America’s greatest humorist and author for the better part of 20 years. His February 2010 production was sold out. Information: (530) 268-5419. www.legacypresents.com

SIERRA STAGES A new community theatre providing quality, affordable performances.

LEGACY PRODUCTIONS

“Babes in Arms,” July 29-August 8. A group of summer stock apprentices faces adversity to mount an original revue in this classic musical by Rodgers and Hart. Songs include “My Funny Valentine” and “The Lady is a Tramp.” Co-presented with Miners Foundry and the Nevada Theatre. At the theatre. “Lend Me A Tenor,” September 9-October 2. By Ken Ludwig. The great Italian tenor and ladies’ man Tito Merelli is invited to perform at the Cleveland Opera’s annual benefit, but never makes it out of his hotel suite, as entrances and exits lead to mishaps and mistaken identities. At Off Center Stage. “A Grand Night for Singing,” October 21-November 13. A fresh take on the theatre songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Classic songs from “Oklahoma,” “The King and I,” “South Pacific,” and more. At Off Center Stage. Locations: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Off Center Stage, Richardson Street, Grass Valley, behind Center for the Arts. Information: www.sierrastages.org

LEGACY PRODUCTIONS Family owned and operated theatre company based in Nevada County. Produces stage plays that are new or rare to area utilizing local talent. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” October 7-November. Stage adaptation of the classic Harper Lee novel. A widower, Atticus Finch, struggles as an honest lawyer raising two

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“The Be-Bop Stop,” through June 12. New musical comedy by John Driscoll and Jan Kopp. Owners of a 50s theme cafe celebrate their grand opening with song. “The Andrews Brothers,” June 24-August 14. When the Andrews Sisters are unable to appear at a scheduled USO show in the South Pacific in 1944, three male stage hands jump in and save the day. Great Andrews Sisters hits. “Summer of Love,” August 27-October 23. Back by popular demand, show chronicles events leading up to the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Renditions of most of the major hit songs of that era. New Musical Comedy, November 5-December 18. TBA, written by John Driscoll and Jan Kopp. Location: 305 Commercial St., Nevada City. Information: (530) 265-8686; www.offbroadstreeet.com for 2011 productions.

INSTRUCTION Greenhouse School of Music, 138 New Mohawk Rd., Nevada City. A non-profit music school formed to provide quality education of music and the modern music business. Classes, workshops and camps are taught by music professionals from the community and visiting musicians. Instruction includes early childhood music, piano, guitar, drums, Native American flute, teen rock and roll band, violin, songwriting, audio recording, video production and more. Information: (530) 265-8200. www.greenhouseschoolofmusic.org

The Greenhouse Girls GREENHOUSE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Fun, unique theatrical experience. Popular cabaret style dessert theatre offering mostly musical comedy with a slant toward familiar hit songs of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 pm, also some Thursdays at 7:15 pm and some Sundays at 2:00 pm. Informal, intimate table and chair seating. Reservations a must.

Jazz Camp, July 21-25. In ninth year, sponsored by Sierra Jazz Society. Artistic director Bill Douglass will lead a faculty of 10 instructors, most are professionals from the Bay Area. Student/Faculty Concert, July 25. Highland River Ranch, Smartsville. Information: www.sierrajazzfestival.com All ages at Jazz Camp

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FILM FESTIVALS

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is dedicated too promoting cultural diversity through quality multicultural theatre, events and workshops.

Nevada City Film Festival, August 19-20. Tenth annual. A showcase of creative independent film making. Information: www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com

June 19-20, Bus trip to Manzanar War Relocation Center in Owens Valley. Now an interpretive center and historic site. Experience what life was like for the over 110,000 Japanese who were interned in 10 camps throughout the western United States. Also tour of Bodie State Park, an old mining town and biggest ghost town in the west. September 12, Cultural tour of San Francisco’s

Wild & Scenic Film Festival, January 14-16, 2011. Several venues around Nevada City. Presented by the South Yuba River Citizens League, ninth annual. Workshops, children’s activities, special events. Largest environmental film festival in US. Information: (530) 265-5961; www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

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Events at the Center June 11, Sgt. Funky Band. Dance Party. June 19, Linda Joy Myers. The Power of Memoir. Memoir writing workshop. Reading and book signing. June 24-26, Sierra Dance Institute. June 26, Kris Kristofferson. Held at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Grass Valley. July 17, Zed Zeppelin Live. Starring Heartbreaker. Opening with Purple Haze featuring Ralph Woodson. August 20, Hapa. Hawaiian Trio. August 21, Shawn Phillips. August 27, Los Pinguos. September 18, Ellis Paul. Singer/Songwriter.

SPECIAL EVENTS Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 17-20. ThirtySixth annual. Top bluegrass acts from California and across the country. Fairgrounds. Sponsored by California Bluegrass Association; (925) 570-5339; www.fathersdayfestival.org World Music Festival, July 15-18. Fourteenth annual, eight stages – Afro pop, Gypsy, Latin, Czech, Australian folk, Swedish, Senegalese hip hop, Jamaican reggae. Workshops, dance, international food, children’s programs. Fairgrounds. (530) 891-4098; www.worldfest.net Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Stars at North Star House, August 28. Concert with Mavis Staples, former lead singer of The Staple Singers. Has spent her career navigating the worlds of blues, gospel, pop, soul and political folk. Ninth annual event will premiere at its new home on the historic site of the North Star House designed by Julia Morgan, architect famous for designing Hearst Castle at San Simeon. Nevada County Land Trust benefit concert. Information: (530) 272-5994 ext. 8. www.NevadaCountyLandTrust,org The Rat Pack, September 10. Dinner, auction, and music by The Rat Pack at Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley. A benefit for the PV Community Center building fund. Information: (530) 273-2353. Side by Side, September 11. Concert with vocalist Jane Rivar and cocktail party. At River Highland Ranch, Smartsville. Fundraiser for Friends of Hospice of the Foothills. Tickets: (530) 432-3066 or Friends’ office (530) 274-5121. Celtic Festival, October 2-3. Music, dance workshops, storytelling, children’s area, market place. Fourteenth annual; sponsored by KVMR, community radio. At Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Information: (530) 265-9073. www.kvmr.org

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THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Center for the Arts has been the hub of Nevada County’s very busy artistic community for over 10 years. It’s gone through major growth to include a 300 seat theatre, 90 seat black-box theater, state-of-the art dance studios, an art gallery, meeting space and production facilities. Nevada County’s artists and performers have stepped up to showcase local talent with worldclass productions of concerts and community theatre. The Center also fills a niche for national touring artists being off-market from Sacramento, Reno/Tahoe and the Bay Area. One of the major achievements has been the renovation of the building’s facade from a deteriorating former car dealership to an award wining art deco theatre. Julie Baker has been executive director since 2009, and she’s moving the Center out into the community in exciting ways. There are new partnerships with Music in the Mountains, InConcert Sierra, The Performing Arts Guild and many more local arts organizations to put the building to more and better uses. Among the performers that have been associated with the Center are The Smothers Brothers, Nanci September 25, House of Floyd. Griffith, The Kingston Trio, Booker T, Mose Allison, October 8, Barry Lopez. Wordslingers featured George Winston, Dan Hicks, Utah Phillips, San author. Co-sponsored by Literature Alive. Francisco Mime Troupe, Lacy J. Dalton, Will Durst, October 24, Taj Mahal. Alasdair Fraser, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Loudon With Vieux Farka Toure, Wainwright III, Mother Hips, Maria Muldaur, and one of only six appearmany more. ances together. At the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Grass Valley. Taj Mahal

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Location: 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley; (530) 274-8384

MINERS FOUNDRY CULTURAL CENTER For more than 150 years, the center has been a hub of activity in Nevada City. First as a working foundry, and iron works and machine shop, today as a facility for and sponsor of community events. During the past 30 years the center has been the site of workshops, weddings, festivals, concerts, plays, art shows, film festivals and more. Some events at the center include: June 12, Eclipse. A Pink Floyd Tribute Band. July 22, Iris Dement. Concert by celebrated country-folk singer/songwriter. Opening act is Jason Wilber. July 31, Deadbeats. Grateful Dead Cover Band. September 26, Miners Foundry Open House. October 2, Auction. Fundraiser for Child Advocates of Nevada County. October 9, New York Deli Night. Fundraiser for Jewish Community Center. October 30, Fright Night. Annual Foundry Halloween bash. November 5, “For the Birds.” Fundraiser for Neighborhood Center for the Arts. November 13, Santa Paws Auction. Fundraiser for Animal Save. December 18, Concert. Holiday Fundraiser for Hospitality House. Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. Information: (530) 265-5040; www.minersfoundry.org

NORTH COLUMBIA CULTURAL CENTER Located in restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1875, serves as a center for a variety of community and cultural programs. June 25, Barn Dance. Also performance with fiddler Kailin Yong. Organic local barbeque. July-August, Art Show. The UC Davis collection of Ray Hunold photos from Storytelling Festivals of years past. July 3, Americana Festival. With Cousin Cricket. July 24-26, Sierra Storytelling Festival. 25th Anniversary.

Founder Steve Sanfield returns to the stage, along with many beloved tellers of years past. www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org August 2-6, Kids Art Camp. Day camp for ages 6 to 12. August 21, Ridgestock. Music and sustainability expo. September 11, Chickenbonz. Jazz with a far out edge. October 17, Autumn Shindig. Harvest festival for whole family. Games, music, food, organic cotton candy. November, Yuba Watershed Institute Art Show. November 6, Yuba Watershed Institute Anniversary Party. Location: 20 miles from Nevada City, 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959; (530) 265-2826.

ST. JOSEPH’S CULTURAL CENTER Established in 1866 as an orphanage, school and convent, now home to Grass Valley Museum, Earth Planet Museum, 13 artists’ studios, Moving Ground Dance Studio, Grass Valley Taiko and Foothills Art Resources and Media. Many organizations put on cultural events in the center’s St. Joseph’s Hall. Center is used for concerts, classes, dances, weddings, workshops, private parties, meetings and rehearsals. An attraction of the facility is its rose garden featuring plants more than 100 years old. June 19, Concert. Four bands. June 27, Benefit. TBA. For restoration and preservation of the Cultural Center. July 16-18, The Little Players. Children’s theatre performances. September 12, Canconjer. A medieval ensemble that specializes in music from 12th to 15th centuries. September 19 & 20, Trance Channel. Barbara Marciniak. Location: 410 S. Church St., Grass Valley, CA 95945; (530) 272-4725; www.saintjosephsculturalcenter.org

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Galleries Open Studios: Annual event. Over 85 artists in 60 studios. Two weekends, October 9 & 10, October 16 & 17. Brochure and map at Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Also site of reception October 7, 6:30 - 9:00 pm. www.openstudiostour.org Craft Show: In twenty-eighth year. All handmade items, mostly local. October 23 & 24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Sponsored by Craft Guild of Nevada County. (530) 272-7033. Northern Mines Art Show: Twenty-eighth annual. October 19 - November 14. Reception October 24, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Sponsored by Pioneer Arts, a non-profit assocation that promotes visual arts and artists. Also, Spring Membership Show. Contact: queenkatiewolff@yahoo.com (Katie Wolff). Banner Mountain Artisans Show: Seventh annual Holiday Sale, featuring 32 juried artisans. November 6 - 7, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Reception/Sale November 5, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Nevada City Elks Lodge, Hwy. 49, Nevada City. (530) 272-4471. www.bannermountainartisans.com Artisans Festival: Fine art and fine craft in festive, historic atmosphere. Thirty-six exhibitors, music, food, drink. November 26 - 28. Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. (530) 265-5040. www.artisansfestival.org Sierra Festival of the Arts: Juried show celebrating the visual and performing arts. Twentyninth annual. Last Sunday in May (May 29, 2011). Downtown Grass Valley. www.historicgrassvalley.com

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NEVADA CITY GALLERIES Broad Street Bistro & Gallery: 426 Broad St.; (530) 265-4204. Gallery features local artists, monthly exhibits. Nevada City Picture Framing: 571 Searls #B Ave.(Seven Hills District); (530) 478-1990. Framed or unframed art featuring local, original works. Limited editions, sculpture, glass. Also artists online at www.nevadacitypictureframing.com Lilly Vigil Gallery: 214 Broad St.; (530) 265-5790. Specializing in Native American art, also showcases work of contemporary artists, sculpture, jewelry. Mowen Solinsky Gallery: 225 Broad St.; (530) 2654682. Featuring the photography of Steve Solinsky, the sculpture of John Mowen, and the work of fine artists, local, national and international.

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Center for the Arts: 314 W. Main St.; (530) 274-8384. Local and nationally known artists work shown in gallery. Variety of work - watercolors, oils, photographs, ceramics, pastels, acrylics. Neighborhood Center of the Arts: 200 Litton Dr. #212 (rear of building); (530) 272-7287. Work by more than 60 artists with developmental disabilities. Gallery and studio open Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Paintings, drawings, weaving, ceramics, jewelry and more. For special exhibits, check under events. www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com The Louvre: 124 E. Main St.; (530) 272-3733. Original works, contemporary art, local artists. Western landscape and wildlife limited edition prints.

Art Works: 113 Mill St.; Venue for local artists to display their work. A non-profit cooperative with space available for 35 to 50 artists. As If Studios: 940 Maryland Rd., (530) 274-7000. Showing art of resident artists and studio instructors. Twenty artists, Mud Hut, Nevada County Plein Art Painters. www.asifstudios.com TRUCKEE GALLERIES Carmel Gallery: 9940 Donner Pass Rd. (behind Truckee Hotel); (530) 582-0557. Giclee prints of fine art landscapes, photography, bronze sculptures, handcrafted woodwork, furniture, Asian antiques, glass, jewelry.

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Banner Cascade Trail: A Well-Used Legacy By Hank Meals

art of the local legacy of the gold mining era is a system of ditches, or canals, some with adjacent trails. One such trail, the Banner Cascade Trail, provides the perfect place to walk, jog or ride at a pace appropriate to your abilities or inclination. Most 19th century canals were designed to drop an average of 10 to 15 feet per mile, a very gentle grade. The Banner Cascade Trail parallels a four and one-half mile segment of the Lower Cascade Canal between Red Dog Road and Gracie Road near Nevada City. It was constructed in 1883 to deliver water to operate machinery for the Idaho Mine in Grass Valley. In 1897, water from the canal provided hydroelectricity to the Charannot Mine, and in 1927, it was sold to the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). Locals have been hiking this canal recreationally since the 1920s. Water is essential for gold mining. Miners conveyed it to their claims in ditches. During the hydraulic mining era water companies grew rapidly ultimately becoming the owners of the mines they once served. The original Cascade Ditch was created in 1860 to serve the hydraulic mines at Little York, Red Dog, You Bet, Hunt’s Hill, Quaker Hill, Scott’s Flat and Buckeye Hill. In 1862, the ditch was sold to the much larger South Yuba Canal Company. At the time, there were nearly 600 miles of ditches operating in Nevada County. Mining companies used water exclusively for its mechanical properties. In hydraulic mining water was used to break down soil banks. Water also powered Pelton wheels and pumps, as well as many other functions. In May of 1859, a reporter for Hutching’s California Magazine observed, “Water is the life-blood of the mines...it is used for everything but drinking.”

The trail, at an elevation of 3,200 feet, is surrounded by Douglas fir and incense cedar with occasional stands of madrone and black oak. In the wetter areas, where the trail crosses tributaries of Little Deer Creek, there are maple, alder, dogwood and seldom seen California yew. Autumn colors make this trail a popular destination in the fall. Many colorful birds visit the area in the spring. Among them are black-headed grosbeaks (orange), western tanagers (yellow), belted kingfishers (blue) and several species of warblers (yellow). There are also several species of owls, including great horned and northern pygmy owls. If you are lucky and hear a loud tapping of trees, look for the spectacular black, white and red pileated woodpecker. Only one songbird spends the winter - the gray and ordinary looking American dipper or water ouzel. But this is not an ordinary bird. About the size of a robin the ouzel hides its nest alongside cascading streams and is capable of walking on the bottom of streams in search of insects. Other aquatic adaptations include eyes designed to see underwater and nostrils with flaps to keep water out. Easy to spot, the ouzel can often be seen flying above the surface of the water in the canal. John Muir was so impressed with the ouzel he devoted an entire chapter to the bird in his 1894 classic The Mountains of California. This is a very social trail. On it you will meet people walking and talking with friends and/or family, walking dogs and pushing toddlers. There are also equestrians, joggers, bicyclists, and when it snows, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Best of all, everyone says hello or at least, nods.

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Contact the Nevada County Land Trust (530) 272-5994

No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail, and dogs must be kept on a leash. Please respect private property by staying on the trail.

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How to Get There The trail is accessible from either Red Dog Road or Gracie Road, both in Nevada City. Red Dog Road: From Broad Street in Nevada City cross the bridge over the freeway and proceed east on Boulder Street. As it climbs it becomes Red Dog Road. Two and one-half miles from Nevada City you will cross a ditch with limited roadside parking beyond it. Park here. If you see Snowline Road you just past it. The obvious trail begins on the right side (south) of the road behind a gate. Gracie Road: The Banner Lava Cap Road is located between Nevada City and Brunswick Basin off the Old Grass Valley-Nevada City Highway (1.6 miles south of Nevada City). Banner Lava Cap crosses over the freeway and proceeds southeast and then east as it climbs Banner Mountain. After driving for 2.3 miles, you will see Gracie Road and a clearly marked parking area for the trail.

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Recreation

Recreation The outdoors is an important part of life in Nevada County, and as newcomers and visitors will discover there plenty of opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and learning more about the area’s history.

ROLLINS: Day use and campgrounds, boat rentals, fishing (including shore), swimming, water-skiing, boat ramps, stores. Campgrounds: Long Ravine (530) 346-6166; Orchard Springs (530) 346-2212; Greenhorn (530) 272-6100; Peninsula (530) 477-9413. Lake accessible from Hwy. 174. SCOTT’S FLAT: Day use, playground, swimming beach, picnic area, hiking, water-skiing, wakeboarding, marina, boat rentals, boat launching, store, camping. Wheelchair fishing pier. Off Hwy. 20, Scott’s Flat Rd., Nevada City; (530) 2655302. www.scottsflatlake.net ENGLEBRIGHT: Day use, swimming, boating, water-skiing, boat rentals, fishing and limited shore fishing, camp sites accessible by boat only. Off Hwy. 20 past Penn Valley; (530) 432-6302. www.englebrightlake.com BULLARD’S BAR: Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, wakeboarding, water-skiing, boating, marina, boat rentals, store, boat and vehicle camping. Yuba County off Hwy. 49 on way to Downieville; (530) 692-3200. www.bullardsbar.com COLLINS: Day use, picnic area, playground, group area, sand beach, beach volleyball, fishing, boat rentals, store, campgrounds, cabin and RV rentals. Marysville Road off Hwy. 20 on way to Marysville; (800) 286-0576 or (530) 692-1600. www.collinslake.com

DONNER: Boat launching on Donner Pass Road, public piers north side of lake. WEST END: Day use, beach, volleyball, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, horseshoes, fishing area, covered pavilion, group picnic sites, kayak and paddleboat rentals, boat ramp. Off I-80; (530) 582-7720. www.tdrpd.com STAMPEDE/BOCA RESERVOIR AREAS: Picnic tables, barbecues, fishing, boating, camping. At Boca, interpretive trail tells story of old town that was on site, also heavily used by water skiiers and jet skis. Off I-80 seven miles east of Truckee. Tahoe National Forest; (530) 587-3558. PROSSER RESERVOIR: Picnic site, boating, fishing, camping. Off Hwy. 89 exit of I-80 at Truckee. Tahoe National Forest; (530) 587-3558.

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Road, right on Pleasant Valley Road to park. Gold panning tours available Labor Day through Memorial Day, Saturday and Sunday, call for times. Hands and pans only. (530) 432-2546.

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SOUTH YUBA RIVER STATE PARK AT BRIDGEPORT: Old Hwy. 20 out of Grass Valley to picturesque Bitney Springs

TRIBUTARY WHITEWATER TOURS: Rafting on California rivers including some in area; easy to difficult, half-day to four day trips; 1-800-672-3846 or www.whitewatertours.com. KAYAKING: World class white-water within a four hour radius of western Nevada County including South and North Forks of the Yuba River, winter and spring. Quiet-water at area lakes. Brochures and guidebook at Wolf Creek Wilderness, 595 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945; (530) 477-2722.

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VISITOR CENTER BIG BEND: Museum, historical and nature displays, kid’s touch table. Off I-80, Big Bend turn off, left on Rainbow Road (Hwy. 40). Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Thursday Monday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Information: (530) 426-3609.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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GOLD COUNTRY TRAILS COUNCIL: Volunteer group provides construction/maintenance of group equestrian campgrounds; construction/maintenance of trails. Trails are multi-use, non-motorized, open to the public. Most are located in the Hwy. 20 scenic corridor east of Nevada City. Group has trail rides and trail workdays. Information: www.goldcountrytrailscouncil.org SIERRA CLUB: Sierra Nevada Group has activities, meetings, programs. Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge, base for recreation. Overnight accommodations, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing. Information: (530) 426-3632. www.ctl.sierraclub.org

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TREKS/HIKES NEVADA COUNTY LAND TRUST: Treks Through Time, a series of hikes, explorations and discoveries including education, history, biology, geology and nature. Knowledgeable leaders. Reservations:(530)272-5994. www.nevadacountylandtrust.org

Grouse Ridge Basin, August 7. High-elevation habitats including snowmelt pools and meadows of granite outcrops. Somewhat strenuous, some off trail. Mt. Lola, August 12. Conquer highest peak in Nevada County, must be physically fit. Six miles from 8,000 to 9,500 feet. Wildflowers, timberline forests, views. Van Norden Meadow, September 4. History and ecology. Meadow on Donner Summit. Wetlands, migration corridors, Emigrant Trail, Native American Grinding Rocks. Moderate to Strenuous. Skillman Camp to Rock Creek Nature Trail, September 18. With Tsi-Akim Maidu cultural director. East of Nevada City on Washington Ridge. Alternative look at this ecosystem. Colgate Powerhouse, October 16. Includes visit to Bullard’s Bar Dam and visit inside base of the dam. Blue Point Mine, October 23. Tour one of California’s richest hydraulic mines. Gold Rush archeology, hike historic water ditch, views, wetlands, birds. Moderate to strenuous, five miles, some off trail scrambling. Trini’s Grove, October 23. With Tahoe National Forest Archaeologist. Basque tradition of Aspen tree carvings. Visit the Wheeler Sheep Camp in Sierra County north of Truckee. Bring lunch and folding chair. Sutter Buttes’ Canyon Nature Study, November 6. Explore Brockman Canyon, learn about origin and history; examine natural ecology. TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST: Hike to scenic sites in area. Also trail building days scheduled. Reservations & Membership required: (530) 582-4711. www.tdlandtrust.org

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2010 Schedule

Oregon Creek

WILDLIFE RECREATION AREA: Spenceville, located in the southeast part of Nevada County. Hiking, bird watching (best in fall, winter, spring). Easy to moderate, 2.5 miles one way to waterfall. Take Hwy. 20 from Grass Valley to Hammonton Road., left .9 miles then left on Smartsville Road (towards Beal) 3.8 miles to Waldo Road (dirt road) go left and continue 1.8 miles then left on Spenceville Road 2.3 miles and across wooden bridge to parking area. www.gv.net/~spenceville

TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST

2010 Schedule Wildlife at Waddle Ranch, June 19. A wildlife sanctuary of meadows and lush green forests. Six miles round-trip, moderate. Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley, July 31. Very strenuous, 17 miles with major elevation changes. Follows Sierra Crest, 360degree views. Mt. Lola, August 7. Panoramic views. Nine miles round-trip, strenuous. Summit Canyon and Donner Memorial State Park, August 14. Hike Pacific Crest Trail from Lake Mary up to Roller Pass and descend through historic lands. Six miles round trip, moderate.

HIKING TRAILS: At local State Historic Parks where maps and information can be obtained at the Visitor Centers, see pages 22 and 23.

There are hundreds of unique and interesting things to do in the Tahoe National Forest. You will be limited only by your imagination. For example, take a moonlight stroll along the Pioneer Trail. Start at the Long Grave Historical Marker adjacent to Hwy. 20 (watch for Historic Marker). Hike and swim or camp in the scenic Grouse Lakes Area accessed via Bowman Lake Road off Hwy. 20.

Learn about the tragedy of the Donner Party at the Donner Picnic Area located 2.5 miles north of Truckee on Hwy. 89. On Hwy. 49 northwest of Nevada City, have a picnic, explore the Middle Fork of the Yuba River and visit the Oregon Creek covered bridge built around 1862. And don’t forget to discover all those great fishing spots within the forest.

creation WILDFLOWER HIKES: At South Yuba River State Park, 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley. Buttermilk Bend Trail is famous for many species that bloom on its hills and slopes. Trail winds above the wild and scenic South Yuba River. March - May. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am.

INDEPENDENCE TRAIL: Wheelchair accessible, flat, historic, scenic. Two 2.5 mile sections and 4.3 mile loop. North of Nevada City off Hwy. 49.

For brochures, maps and books on hiking, camping,fishing and using off-highway vehicles in the forest. TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST HEADQUARTERS 631 Coyote St., Nevada City (530) 265-4531

TRUCKEE DISTRICT OFFICE 10243 Hwy. 89 North, Truckee (530) 587-3558

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COLLINS LAKE – PO Box 300, Oregon House, CA, 95692; off Hwy. 20 between Grass Valley & Marysville. (800) 286-0576, $24-$49, 154 campsites/RV/trailer sites, picnic tables, water, toilets, showers, pets OK, swimming, fishing, boating, gold panning, free Wifi. www.collinslake.com ENGLEBRIGHT LAKE – PO Box 6, Smartville CA; off Hwy 20 past Penn Valley (boat in campsites only.) (530) 639-2272, $4 - $10, 100 campsites, Houseboat Rentals, water, vault toilets, showers, pets OK, swimming, fishing, boating. www.englebrightlake.com

GENE’S PINE-AIRE CAMPGROUND – Hwy 20 N.E of Nevada City at Washington. (530) 265-2832, $20-$25 (2 people), 40 Tent/ RV/Trailer sites, water, toilets, showers, pets on leash ($1), swimming, fishing, gold panning, basketball, volleyball.

GREENHORN/ROLLINS LAKE – State Hwy. 174, Greenhorn Rd. (530) 272-6100, $30-$35, 84 campsites, water, flush toilets, showers, pets OK on leash ($3 a day), swimming, fishing, boating, gold panning.

HARMONY RIDGE RESORT – 10492 Harmony Ridge Road Nevada City. (530) 265-9313, (800) 273-0556. Tent/RV/cabins. Adult clubhouse, swimming pool, horseshoes, volleyball, child and teen recreation rooms, picnic areas, cafe, playground, basketball and shuffleboard court.

New this season will be our on-water location at the Scotts Flat Lake Day Use Beach, Scotts Flat Rd, Nevada City. Join us on the beach for rentals, demos, and lessons.

LONG RAVINE/ROLLINS LAKE – I-80 To Rollins Lake Rd. (530) 346-6166, $28-$95, 58 campsites, store/grill, RV/tent camping, flush toilets, showers, group sites, dump station, boat ramp, beach, swim platform & slide, pets OK ($3). www.longravinecampground.com NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley. (530) 273-6217, $22-$30, (44 sites/full hook-ups, 100 sites/water and power hook-ups), toilets, showers, pets OK. www.nevadacountyfair.com/camping.html

HIGHLAND LLAMA TREKKERS GUIDED TRIPS, DROP CAMPS TRINITY ALPS & HIGH SIERRA WILDERNESS

Day Hikes– Year Round $25

ORCHARD SPRINGS/ROLLINS LAKE – 19085 Larsen Road, Chicago Park. (530) 346-2212, $25-$33, 82 campsites/ RV/trailer sites, 18 full hook-up, cabins, pets allowed ($3), hot showers, flush toilets, store, swimming, boating. www.osresort.net

Fun for the Whole Family

PENINSULA CAMPGROUND/ROLLINS LAKE – Hwy 80 to Colfax/Rollins Lake exit, to Hwy 174 towards Grass Valley. (530) 477-9413, $31$80, 78 campsites/RV/trailer sites/cabins, water, flush toilets, showers, pets $6, swimming, fishing, boating. www.penresort.com

RIVER REST RESORT/CAMPGROUND – 13 mi. E. on Hwy 20, 6 miles on Washington Rd. (530) 265-4306, $28-$40, 100 campsites, RV/trailer Guided Trips $295/3 days

High Sierra Fishing

sites, water, toilets, showers, pets OK, camping, gold panning, hiking, motorcycles & ATV. www.riverrestresort.com

SCOTTS FLAT LAKE – State Hwy. 20, 4 mi. E of Nevada City at 23333 Scotts Flat Rd. (530) 265-5302, $19-$35, 175 campsites, RV/trailer sites, (No hook-ups), water, flush toilets, showers, pets OK, swimming, fishing, boat rentals. www.scottsflatlake.net

Trained Light Wool Llamas $200 to $2000

Wildflower Hikes

SCHOOLHOUSE CAMPGROUND – Off Marysville Road, SE side of Bullards Bar Reservoir. Reservation only $22, 56 campsites, 33 RV/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, vault toilets. (530) 692-3200. www.bullardsbar.com/

SIERRA SKIES RV PARK – 100 Carrier Circle, Sierra City –(530) 862-1166, $34-$40, 30 sites w/ full hook-ups, (5 are large pull thrus) gold panning, river, quiet atmosphere, laundry, fishing, fly fishing, pets welcome, picnic area. www.sierraskiesrvpark.com

WILLOW CREEK RV CAMPGROUND – 17548 Hwy 49, Camptonville, CA (877) 901-7191, (530) 288-0646, $25-$95, full hookups, cabins, tent sites, Wi-Fi acess, laundry, fishing, BBQ facilities, pets welcome, picnic area, river. www.willowcreekrvcamp.com

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Reserve Yuba River Ranger District Campgrounds: (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov CANYON CREEK CAMPGROUND 6,000 FT – 3 miles S. of Jackson Creek on Forest Rd. 122-80. $20, 20 campsites, toilets, pets OK, swimming, fishing. (530) 265-4531

CARLTON FLAT CAMPGROUND 2,300 FT – 9 miles northeast of Camptonville on the North Yuba River. $21, 19 campsites, water, vault toilets, swimming, fishing, gold panning. (530) 288-3231; (530) 478-6253. www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/tah.htm

GROUSE RIDGE CAMPGROUND 7,520 FT – Highway 20 east to Bowman Lake Road, north six miles, right 5.3 miles on Grouse Ridge Road–No fee, 9 walk-in campsites, toilets, hiking, fishing, swimming. (530) 265-4561

HAMPSHIRE ROCKS CAMPGROUND 5,900 FT – I-80 Rainbow Rd. exit to frontage road 5, S. of freeway. $20, 31 campsites/RV/trailer sites, water, vault toilets, pets OK, swimming. (530) 265-4561. www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/tah.htm

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INDIAN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 5,400 FT – 1/2 mile N. of Eagle Lakes exit I-80. $20, 34 campsites/RV/trailer sites, water, toilets, pets OK, swimming, fishing, boating. (530) 265-4561

INDIAN VALLEY CAMPGROUND 2,300 FT – 10 miles northeast of Camptonville on the North Yuba River. $21, 17 campsites, water, vault toilets, fishing, swimming, gold panning. (530) 288-3231, (530) 478-6253. www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/tah.htm

LOGANVILLE CAMPGROUND 3,900 FT – 2 miles west of Sierra City on the North Yuba River. $21, 18 campsites, water, vault toilets. (530) Carhartt

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PACKSADDLE CAMPGROUND 6,000 FT – Sierra City Rt. 49, east to GoldLake/Graeagle sign. Left Rt. 620a, to Sardine Lake Rd., to Forest Rt. 93, right to campground. $21, 15 campsites, water, wheelchair friendly toilets, vault toilets, hiking, fishing. (530) 288-3231, (530) 478-6253.

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SKILLMAN GROUP CAMP (EQUESTRIAN) 4,400 FT – 15 miles E. of Nevada City on Hwy 20. $20-$40, 15 campsites (tent or RV), tie rails, corrals, watering troughs, water, vault toilets, pets OK, hiking. (530) 265-4561, WHITE CLOUD CAMPGROUND 4,400 FT – Hwy 20, 12 miles E of Nevada City. (877) 444-6777, $20, 45 campsites, RV/trailer sites, no hookups, water, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, pets OK. (530) 265-4561. www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/tah.htm

WILD PLUM CAMPGROUND 3,900 FT – 1 mile east of Sierra City along Haypress Creek. (530) 692-3200, $21, 46 campsites, 21 RV/trailer

Reserve Truckee Ranger District Campgrounds: (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov BOCA CAMPGROUND 5,700 FT – I-80, 7 miles E. of Truckee, Boca/Hirschdale exit, southwest shore of Boca Reservoir. $17, no hook-ups, 24 camp/RV/trailer sites, , vault toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, pets OK, fishing, boating, water skiing. (530) 587-3558 BOCA REST CAMPGROUND 5,600 FT – Northeast shore of Boca Reservoir, 2 miles north of dam. $17, 38 tent, RV/trailer sites, vault toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, pets OK, fishing, power boating (no ramp), water skiing, sailing. (530) 587-3558 GRANITE FLAT CAMPGROUND 5,900 FT – Hwy. 89, 1 1/2 miles S. of Truckee, $19, 73 campsites, RV/trailer sites, no hook-ups, water, vault toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, pets OK, fishing. (530) 587-3558

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LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND-PROSSER RESERVOIR 5,800 FT – Off Hwy. 89, 4 miles N. of Truckee, NW shore of Prosser Reservoir. $17, 39 campsites, RV/trailer sites, no hook-ups, water, vault toilets, pets OK, sailing, boating (no power), boat ramp, fishing. (530) 587-3558

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LOGGER CAMPGROUND-STAMPEDE RESERVOIR 6,000 FT – Boca/Hirschdale I-80 exit, $21, 240 campsites, RV/trailer sites, water, vault toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets pets OK, swimming, fishing. boating. (530) 587-3558

PROSSER CAMPGROUND-PROSSER RESERVOIR 5,800 FT – 4 miles N. of Truckee off Hwy 89–$17, 29 campsites, water, vault toilets, pets OK, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, boating, sailing, hiking, power boating, boat ramp. (530) 587-3558

UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE CAMPGROUND 6,200 FT – 11.5 miles south of Sierraville on the Little Truckee River, $17, 22 campsites, RV/trailer sites, no hook-ups, water, vault toilets, pets OK, fishing.Tahoe National Forest. (530) 587-3558

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SIERRA CLUB CLAIR TAPPAAN LODGE I-80, Soda Springs (530) 426-3632; P.O. Box 36, Norden, CA 95724

TAHOE-DONNER CROSS COUNTRY Off I-80, take Donner State Park Exit to Northwoods Blvd (530) 587-9484. www.tdxc.com

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SNO-PARKS AND SNOWSHOEING HOTLINE (916) 324-1222. Sno-parks have snow cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities, access to snow play areas, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and snowmobile trails. Yuba Gap - (530) 389-8241 South side of I-80 at Yuba Gap exit; Snow play area, cross-county ski trails. No snowmobile. Extra fees may be charged. Donner Summit - (530) 587-3558. South side of I-80 at Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn frontage road. Ski trails on north side of freeway. Snow play, cross-country ski, some snowmobiling Donner Lake - (530) 582-7892. Highway I-80, Donner Lake exit, on Donner Pass Road at Donner Memorial State Park, next to Emigrant Trail Museum. Marked ski trails to Donner Lake and Donner Party Historic Sites. No snowmobiles. No sled slope. Yuba Pass - (530) 994-3401. South side of Highway 49 at Yuba Pass in Sierra County. Cross-country ski trails north of highway. Snowmobile trails both north and south side of highway. A sno-park permit is $5.00, November 1 - May 30. Season permits $25.00. Purchase at Truckee Ranger Station (530) 587-3558; Bassett’s Station (530) 862-1297; (Yuba Pass), Sierraville Service and Country Store (530) 994-3387, Mountain Hardware, Truckee (530) 587-4844, Tahoe Daves, Truckee (530) 582-0900, Wolf Creek Wilderness (530) 477-2722 and Mountain Recreation (530) 477-8006 in Grass Valley. Sno-parks hotline: (916) 324-1222. www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233. Road conditions: (800) 427-7623 Snowshoe Tours with Cathyworks: Snowshoe lessons & guided tours for groups or individuals in the backcountry. www.cathyworks.com; info@cathyworks.com. (530) 273-6876

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HANK MEALS

A Sampler of Nevada County Trails By Hank Meals

Here is a list of recommended hiking trails that takes you from the lowest to the highest elevation trails in Nevada County. They vary in length from less than a mile to a full day’s slog. ROCK CREEK TRAIL

An easy and educational trail located in a dense Douglas fir forest. A short hike for various ages and differing abilities. Shady, so stays cool all summer long. Less than 1 mile long. Directions: From Nevada City drive Hwy. 20 east for 6 miles to Washington Ridge Conservation Camp turnoff. Turn left and continue for 1 mile where you will see another sign for the trail. Turn left on a gravel road and continue for 1.2 miles to the well-signed parking area at the trailhead.

Directions to Purdon Crossing: From intersection of Hwys. 20 & 49 in Nevada City, turn west on Hwy. 49 and continue a short distance to traffic light, turn right on to North Bloomfield Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn left at the “T.” Take Lake Vera Road-Purdon Road for 5.5 miles to Purdon Crossing. Lower part of road is rough and narrow. Directions to Edwards Crossing: Follow above directions to the “T,” but turn right. From here it is 7 miles to Edwards Crossing on paved but narrow and winding road, so stay on your side of road.

PURDON CROSSING-EDWARDS CROSSING

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Shortest and most popular segment of the South Yuba Trail is the 4.5 miles between Purdon and Edwards Crossings. Western part of trail has dense oak and conifer forest. There are several spur trails down to secluded spots on the river. Eastern half is more rocky with dramatic views. For moderately easy hike, you can have a driver drop you off at one trailhead and pick you up at the other.

Information / Maps STATE PARKS SEE PAGES 22-23 SOUTH YUBA TRAIL & GROUSE RIDGE AREA AT TAHOE FOREST OFFICE, NEVADA CITY, PAGE 143

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ROUND LAKE TRAIL TO ISLAND LAKE

(Grouse Ridge Roadless Area) From the trailhead at Carr Lake, the Round Lake Trail heads upslope to the east and passes the 51-acre reservoir called Feely Lake. On north side of lake is Fall Creek Mountain, one of the landmark peaks in the Grouse Ridge Area at 7,490 feet. Continue on trail to intersection with Grouse Ridge Trail. To the northeast lies Island Lake beautiful, popular, good campsites. Directions: From Hwy. 20 east of Nevada City, drive the Bowman Lake Road for 8.8 miles to Forest Service Road 17. Take Road 17 and continue about 2.5 miles to Carr Lake. The road is well signed. There are unimproved campsites and parking at Carr Lake. DONNER PASS-DONNER SUMMIT

Easy 3.5 mile segment of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) between Donner Pass and Donner Summit. Offers splendid views of Donner Lake, Truckee River

Donner Pass

canyon, I-80 and huge displays of granite. Most people walk a portion of the trail, then backtrack to where they are parked, but it’s easy to arrange for another vehicle at one end or the other. Directions to Donner Pass: Donner Pass was a summit crossing used by the indigenous people for thousands of years. Also route of Emigrant Trail. Today, it is Donner Pass Road. To get there from I-80, take Norden exit to Sugar Bowl/Donner Ski Ranch area. PCT begins just east of Donner Ski Ranch. Directions to Donner Summit: It is where 1-80 crosses the summit at Euer Saddle. There is a large rest stop here and access to the PCT, no overnight parking allowed. Nearby is better trailhead to PCT with overnight parking and a map. Take Boreal Ridge exit located just west of summit. Get on south side of I-80 and follow road that parallels the highway to the northeast for 0.3 mile to a US Forest Service maintained trailhead. From trailhead walk the Pacific Crest Access trail 0.5 mile to the PCT.

ALSO RECOMMENDED: Buttermilk Trail at South Yuba River State Park (Bridgeport), Independence Trail (6 miles from Nevada City on Hwy. 49), South Yuba Campground to Poorman Creek (part of South Yuba Trail), Diggins Loop Trail and Humbug Creek Trail (Malakoff Diggins State Park), Loney Meadows Nature Trail (Grouse Ridge Roadless Area).

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By Dave Carter ROAD BIKING Lance Armstrong, Greg LeMond, Levi Leipheimer and countless other world class professionals have ridden the area’s scenic roadways. You can too. A couple of favorite local rides are listed here. A word of caution: although many of our routes are lightly traveled, most are narrow and winding. Be sure to wear bright colors and always be aware of oncoming vehicles.

DAVE CARTER

Pedaling Nevada County Cycling in Nevada County has grown up over the years and the area is now recognized as a premier destination for mountain biking, as well as road biking. then go left into Old Town Truckee and Commercial Row. Reverse route from Truckee to return parking on Hampshire Rocks Rd.

return. Or turn right at Newtown, ride up to Hwy. 49 and right again on Old Downieville Hwy. Return to town. HOLE IN THE GROUND LOOP

ALLISON RANCH LOOP

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Distance: 10.3 Miles, easy to moderate, rolling hills with 2 climbs. Type of ride: Rural farmland, woods and valleys. Start: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley.

With miles of forested trails, Nevada County is a hotbed of mountain biking. From easy wooded pathways to steep and winding singletrack you’ll find your challenge here. EMPIRE MINE STATE PARK

Left onto McCourtney Rd., right onto Allison Ranch Rd., right onto Hwy. 49, right onto Pingree Rd., right onto Auburn Rd., right onto McCourtney Rd., left into fairgrounds. OLD DONNER PASS ROAD

Distance: 44 Miles, moderate to difficult, one long climb and descent. Type of ride: Mountains, Yuba River, Donner Lake, historic Truckee. An out and back ride. Start: Cisco Grove Exit across 1-80 to Hampshire Rocks Rd. Start east on Hampshire Rocks Rd., continuing right over I-80 then left along Yuba River. Left across 1-80 to Donner Pass Road, turn right follow to stop sign past Donner State Park. Go left on Donner Pass Road over I-80, follow into Truckee to roundabout. Can

Trailhead: Off E. Empire St., Grass Valley. Distance: 1.5-10 miles. Beginner-intermediate, 3-6 physical, 2-5 technical. Season: All year. Variety of wooded trails, easy to challenging. Maps at the Visitor Center, 10791 E. Empire St. CHAMPION MINE ROAD

Trailhead: Nevada City. Distance: 7-10 Miles. Beginner-intermediate, 3 physical, 2 technical. Season: Year around. Time of ride: 40 min. to 1 1/2 hours. Easy ride on gravel and dirt roads in Deer Creek canyon. Ride out Factory St. (past Miners Foundry on Spring St.) to pavement of Old Downieville Hwy. Pass a few houses and take first dirt road to left. Stay high (right) at the steel gate. Ride to Newtown Rd. and

Trailhead: Lower Lola Montez Lake Trailhead. Distance: Approx. 20 miles. Intermediate +, 4-7 physical, 5-7 technical. Total estimated climb: 2,500 feet. Season: Summer to fall. Time of ride: 2 to 6 hours. Park near fire station at Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail to start. Follow old U.S. 40 (Donner Pass Rd.) toward Donner Pass. Turn left at the “Snow Lab Research Center” to Boreal parking lot. Go under I-80, stay right just past the gate. Follow this road for one mile. Trail starts on left. Up and down, the trail crosses private property near end. Please be respectful.

Information / More Rides BROCHURES WITH MAPS AVAILABLE AT : 쑺 THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICES 쑺 TOUR OF NEVADA CITY BICYCLE SHOP 457 SACRAMENTO ST., NEVADA CITY

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HEALTH CLUBS/FITNESS CENTERS

PIONEER PARK: Nimrod Street, Nevada City; (530) 2652496. Band shell, baseball, basketball, softball, horseshoes, picnic areas with barbecues, playground, sand volleyball court, tennis (first-come basis). Swimming pool, open swimming and lessons. Seaman’s Lodge and other facilities available for private parties, fee.

ELEVATION FITNESS: 10775 Pioneer Trail, Summit Bldg. 107, Truckee; (530) 587-9977. Full-service workout facility with weight lifting and cardiovascular equipment.

TOBIASSEN PARK: Adjacent to the Rood or Government Center, beyond library; off Hwy. 49, Nevada City. A 12 acre county park includes a ballfield, pond with fish. MEMORIAL PARK: Colfax Highway, Grass Valley; (530) 4776483. Veterans’ Memorial Wall, playground, baseball, picnic and barbecue areas (reserve for fee), tennis (first-come basis). Swimming pool. Building for rent. CONDON PARK: Minnie Street off Butler Street, Grass Valley; (530) 477-6483. Hiking trails, basketball court, baseball, bocce court, horseshoes, disc golf course, arboretum, playground, pond, skateboard park, picnic areas. Love Building available for private parties, fee; can reserve group and barbecue area, fee. DEVERE MAUTINO COMMUNITY PARK: 10609 Alta Street, Grass Valley; (530) 477-6483. Tennis (first-come basis), soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, playground. WESTERN GATEWAY PARK: Penn Valley Highway, Penn Valley; (530) 432-1990. Eighty acre site, tennis (first-come basis), baseball, playgrounds, hiking, exercise course, basketball, disc golf course, horseshoes, picnic and barbecue areas, creek, performing arts pavilion, amphitheater. Open during daylight hours. Buttermaker’s Cottage and other facilities can be reserved, fee. Dogs allowed on leash in posted areas, off-leash dog park. TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK: Hwy. 267 south of Truckee; (530) 582-7720. Sixty-seven acre site on river. Basketball, baseball, picnic and barbecue area, tennis (first-come basis), playground, skateboard park, volleyball, disc golf, batting cages, nature trail, rodeo grounds. Outdoor ice-skating rink open in winter, hockey, broomball. New indoor fitness center with climbing walls, suspended running track. www.tdrpd.com MEADOW PARK: 10115 Donner Trail Rd., Truckee; (530) 582-7720. Playground, softball, soccer.

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GENERATIONS HEALTH CLUB & SPA: 22824 Industrial Pl. (South County); (530) 268-2860. Full-service. Cardiovascular, strength training, circuit equipment, all stateof-the-art. Classes include aerobics, spinning, pilates, yoga, personal trainer. In-house spa, nutrition program. CLUB SIERRA: 130 W. Berryhill Dr., Grass Valley; (530) 477-8800. Complete choice of activities, 50 classes a week, indoor cycling classes, indoor pool, hot tub, tennis and racquetball courts, weight and cardiovascular rooms, men’s and women’s saunas. Cafe, outdoor patio, wireless internet, childcare. PAM’S FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB: 1050 Whispering Pines Ln. Suite D & E, Grass Valley; (530) 477-1237. A training facility, cardiovascular, free weights, circuit training equipment, tanning. MONSTER GYM: 722 Freeman Ln., Pine Creek Shopping Center, Grass Valley; (530) 272-7676. Strength training and cardiovascular equipment, bouldering (climbing) wall, spinning, yoga, Zumba, body pump, Qi Gong, functional training, personal training, off-site activities like bike rides. RIDGE RACQUET CLUB: 2041 Ridge Rd., Grass Valley; (530) 273-8514. Family oriented club, tennis and squash courts, fitness and workout room, swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. CURVES FOR WOMEN: Thirty minute fitness and weight loss centers. 992 Plaza Dr., Grass Valley; (530) 477-5027. 10988 Combie Rd. #104, South County; (530) 268-2078. FAST AND FIT: 760 S. Auburn, Grass Valley; (530) 2735862. Women’s full-body cardio and strength building workout using PACE equipment and elliptical machines; continuous class schedule means come when it suits you. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Zumba, whole body vibration machine. IRONWORKS ATHLETIC CLUB: 153 S. Auburn, Grass Valley; (530) 272-9462. Only 24-hour facility. Full line of cardiovascular equipment, circuit training, strength equipment and training, free weights, power lifting, rehabilitation equipment. Personal training.

Curves on Combie Road, South County

GOLF ALTA SIERRA COUNTRY CLUB: 11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley; (530) 273-2010. Semi-private. www.altasierracc.com NEVADA COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB: 1040 E. Main St., Grass Valley; (530) 273-6436. Semi-private. QUAIL VALLEY GOLF COURSE: 1 1/2 miles from Nevada County Fairgrounds at 12594 Auburn Rd., Grass Valley; (530) 274-1340. Public golf course. LAKE OF THE PINES COUNTRY CLUB: 11665 Lakeshore North; (530) 268-8337. Semi-private. www.lop.org DARKHORSE GOLF CLUB: 13450 Combie Rd. (near Lake of the Pines); (530) 269-7900. Public golf course. www.darkhorsegolf.com TAHOE-DONNER GOLF COURSE: 12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee; (530) 587-9443. Open to public. www.tahoedonner.com COYOTE MOON AT TAHOE: 10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee; (530) 587-0886. Open to public. www.coyotemoongolf.com OLD GREENWOOD: Off I-80 at Overland Trail Exit, Truckee; (530) 550-0844. Public golf course. www.oldgreenwood.com PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE: 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee; (530) 587-3501. Managed by Truckee-Donner Parks & Recreation Department.

Recreation

GLENSHIRE PARK: 10990 Dorchester Dr., Truckee; (530) 582-7720. Playgrounds, softball, soccer. SWIMMING POOL: 11725 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee; (530) 582-7725. Lap swimming, combo swimming, lessons, classes.

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK: Hwy. 267 near Soaring Way, Truckee; (530) 582-7720. BMX track; soccer, softball, football, lacrosse fields. Picnic shelter, playground, bocce court. BILL ROSE PARK: Behind Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee; (530) 582-7720. Neighborhood playground.

TENNIS

SOUTH YUBA CLUB: 555 Searls Ave., Nevada City; (530) 470-9100. A club for everyone. Indoor heated pool, spa, dry sauna, cardiovascular equipment, free weights, spinning, group exercise including over 50 classes a week such as yoga and pilates. Weight loss program, personal training, internet, childcare.

MEMORIAL PARK, Grass Valley

SCOTT JACKSON’S REAL LIFE FITNESS: 133 Argall Way, Nevada City; (530) 265-4041. Offering small group classes; studio and in-home personal training – general conditioning, sports specific, rehab.

PIONEER PARK, Nevada City

DEVERE MAUTINO COMMUNITY PARK, Grass Valley CLUB SIERRA, Grass Valley

RIDGE RACQUET CLUB, Grass Valley

WESTERN GATEWAY PARK, Penn Valley TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK, Truckee

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Especially Good For Kids PLACES TO PLAY • THINGS TO DO, SEE, LEARN • HIKES EVENTS • RECREATION

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PLAYGROUND

TRAILS / FOREST NEVADA COUNTY LAND TRUST: Ongoing treks for families. Information: (530) 272-5994. SIERRA DISCOVERY TRAIL: Hwy. 20 out of Nevada City to Bowman Lake Road. PG&E community service project, less than one-mile loop, interpretive signs, waterfall, restrooms, picnic area with barbecue on Bear River. GLACIER MEADOWS: At I-80 eastbound rest stop, Donner Summit. Interpretive half-mile loop explores the transitions within the ecosystem and how glaciers changed the Sierra Nevada. Tahoe National Forest Trail.

THEATRE/MUSIC/ART ☺ ART FOR CHILDREN: First Saturday of the month May October 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Nevada County Growers Market, North Star House grounds, 12075 Old Auburn Rd., 1/4 mile off McCourtney Rd. Sponsored by Pioneer Arts Club.

Keeping Kids Safe Festival

☺ KINDERKONZERT: July 1 11:00 am, Amaral Festival Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds. Free for young people and their adult guests, part of Music in the Mountains Summer Festival of Classics. Information: (530) 265-6124 (Box Office). ACADEMY OF CREATIVE ARTS: Four Sessions, June 14 18, June 21 - 25, June 28 - July 2, July 5 - 9, Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Visual art summer camp with professional artists as instructors for ages 7 to 14. Information: (530) 274--8384.

MUSEUMS KIDZONE MUSEUM: 11711 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee; (530) 587-5437. Memorial Day to Labor Day, Tuesday Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Winter hours, Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Indoor

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SPECIAL EVENTS NEVADA COUNTY HORSEMEN: Brunswick Road, Grass Valley. Number of events, including once a month horse show; great for families. Information: (530) 273-1507. www.nevadacountyhorsemen.org NEVADA COUNTY LAND TRUST: Summer day camp programs. Native American Camp June 14 - 18, ages 7 to 12; Nature Camp June 21 - 25, ages 7 to 12; Kinder Camp June 28 - July 2, ages 4 to 6. Information: (530) 272-5994. www.nevadacountylandtrust.org CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: Pioneer Park, Nevada City. July 16 9:00 am to noon and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Renaissance Faire theme with jugglers, musicians, storytellers, magicians, crafts, fo o d . Children encouraged t o dress in costume. Information: (530) 265-2165. www.thechildrensfestival.com DUCK RACE: Deer Creek near downtown Nevada City. September 11 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. Games for kids, face painting, food and Whitewater Willie, the race mascot. Information: (530) 272- 3825 ☺ ALPACA RANCH TOUR: Foothill alpaca ranches, September 25 - 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Demonstrations. Directions/Information: www.alpacagold.org ☺ DAY OF THE YOUNG CHILD: September 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Gold Country Association for Education of Young Children and Sierra College. Birth to age 8. Activities for kids, information for parents. Sierra College-Nevada County Campus, Grass Valley; (530) 477-5772. ☺ PUMPKIN PATCH/FALL FESTIVAL: Bierwagen’s Donner Trail Fruit, Hwy. 174 in Chicago Park. At farm stand. Pumpkin Patch everyday in October. Harvest Festival Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Food, farm animals, children’s play area. Information: (530) 477-5992. www.bierwagens.com ☺ CHRISTMAS AT RAILROAD MUSEUM: Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum, Nevada City. December 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Take a picture with Santa, refreshments, door prizes, eighth annual. Information:(530) 470-0902. www.ncngrrmuseum.org ☺ KEEPING KIDS SAFE FESTIVAL: Mid-April 2011 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 422 Henderson (parking lot of Beam “Easy Living Center” off Colfax Hwy.). Marc Klaas presents The Klaas Kids Foundation digital fingerprints & photo IDs for kids of all ages. Safety demonstrations by local law enforcement agencies and fire departments, bounce house, bike rodeo, petting zoo, crafts and more. Hosted by Beam and the Nevada County Law Enforcement & Fire Protection Council. Information: (530) 273-5166. ☺ CHILDREN’S GARDEN: Spring 2011, date TBA. At Nevada County Master Garden demonstration garden, NID

Alpaca Ranch Tour

grounds, 1036 W. Main Street. Children ages 4-8. Fun instruction, plant garden, come back to pick crops when they are ready. Information: (530) 273-0919.

TEENS DANCES: Held monthly for middle school students. Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley; (530) 274-8384.

RECREATION PROGRAMS TRUCKEE-DONNER: Recreation & Park District, 10046 Church St., Truckee, CA 96161; (530) 582-7720. Summer camps. Seasonal activity guides available. www.tdrpd.com BEAR RIVER: Recreation & Park District, (530) 268-7275. Office at 10516 Combie Rd. Summer camps, after school enrichment program. Open swimming at Bear River High School. www.brrpd.org NEVADA CITY: Chess Camp June 14 - 17, ages 9 to 15; Science Camp July 26 - 30, grades 1 through 7; Youth Camp in the fall. Registration information: (530) 265-2496. www.nevadacityca.gov

LIBRARIES ☺ STORY TIMES: At Grass Valley Library (530) 477-5790, Madelyn Helling Nevada County Library (530) 265-1538, Penn Valley (530) 432-5764, Truckee Library (530) 5827846. Call for details. ☺ SUMMER READING PROGRAM: At Grass Valley, Madelyn Helling, Truckee Libraries. Theme is “Splash,” all kinds of water. Kick-off party with puppet show June 29 at Helling Library, June 30 at Grass Valley. Signups begin June 21. Closing party at both libraries July 21. Truckee program June 24 - August 12. Register the last day of school. Call numbers under Story Times for information. www.mynevadacounty.com/library

☺ Kids ☺

Free Events KINDERKONZERT

ART FOR CHILDREN

PUMPKIN PATCH / HARVEST FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS AT RAILROAD MUSEUM DAY OF THE YOUNG CHILD STORY TIMES

SUMMER READING PROGRAM ALPACA RANCH TOUR

KEEPING KIDS SAFE FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S GARDEN

PHOTOS BY MARY ANNE DAVIS

P.L.A.Y.: Behind Hennessey School, 225 S. Auburn, Grass Valley. Designed by children, built by community volunteers, 14,000 square foot park structure. Open during summer and after school until sundown.

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Veterinary Hospital 477-5683 Comprehensive Care • Emergency Services Professional, Compassionate Hospital Staff Medical Boarding • Excellent Customer Service

Grooming Salon 477-5685 Cats • Dogs • Geriatrics • Experienced & Gentle Grooming Staff • Ask About Sedation Capabilities (through veterinary hospital)

Rob Avery,DVM 561 Idaho-Maryland Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95945 Hours: Monday–Friday 9–5 Saturdays 10–1 Accepts Cash, Debit, Checks & All Major Credit Cards

Full Service Market & Deli Beer & Wine • Outdoor Patio 18848 Hwy 20 (across from Five Mile House)

A Family Oriented Bowling Center 420 Henderson Street • Grass Valley, CA 95945 • 530-274-6484 info@prosperitylanes.com www.prosperitylanes.com

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A Toystore for Thinking Grownups. . . Games and Gaming Equipment

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Kites and Things That Fly

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Puzzles, Magic and Specialty Toys for All Ages

Historic Downtown Nevada City

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A Good Nights Sleep A Victorian Rose

Golden West Hotel & Saloon

Luxury vacation rental, downtown historic GV – 925.825.6462; $250-$350. 4bds/2baths, hot tub, kitchen, high speed wifi, sleeps 14, perfect for groups and families and central to many indoor/outdoor activities. Why stay at a hotel or B&B, when you can RENT AN ENTIRE Victorian? www.a-victorianrose.com

711 Main St. Loyalton CA – 530.993-4467; $69.95. Recently remodeled queens, singles, cable TV, restaurant, full bar, private baths, WiFi. Close to hiking, fishing, hunting.

Bassett’s Station

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

100 Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City – 530.862.1297; $80-$85. Highway 49 and Gold Lake Road, 5 miles east of Sierra City, housekeeping units with completely furnished kitchens, cafe, store, satellite TV, pets $10.00 extra.

210 N Auburn Street, Grass Valley – 530.272.7696; $145-$330. Bountiful continental. breakfast, seasonal pool, spa, TempurPedic beds, TV, DVD player, microwave, HBO, fitness center, TV, AC, DSL, kitchenette suites, refrigerators, HBO, dog-friendly, non-smoking, hors d'eouvres in evening. www.gvcourtyardsuites.com

Donner Lake Village

Harmony Ridge Lodge

15695 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA – 800.860.0883; $75-$340. Studios to two bedrooms located on the shores of Donner Lake. Amenities – AAA 3-diamond, seasonal marina, refrigerator, micro, DVD/VCR, one mile to I-80. www.donnerlakevillage.com

18883 Highway 20, Nevada City – 530.478.0615; email: Reservations@harmonyridgelodge.com. Rates $120-$200. Ten new rooms, Tahoe National Forest. Hiking and biking trails. Dog friendly (fenced acres for off-leash runs.) Ideal for family reunions, retreats and wedding receptions. www.harmonyridgelodge.com

Cedar Sport House

Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort

10918 Brockway Road, Truckee – 866.582.5655; $140-$300. Minutes from Historic downtown Truckee and Lake Tahoe. European continental breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi flat screen LCD TVs, refrigerators, heated bathroom floors, down comforters & pillows, fresh ground coffee, coffee maker, full bar. www.cedarhousesporthotel.com

104 Main Street, Sierra City, CA – (800) 682-9848, (530) 862-1151. $79 $140. AAA rated. Open Mid - April thru mid - November. Restaurant, full bar, kitchen units, satellite television, personal fans, coffee makers, alarm clocks, shampoo-conditioner, private decks, pet friendly. Spectacular views. www.herringtonssierrapines.com

Gold Miners Inn - Holiday Inn Express

High Country Inn

121 Bank Street, G V – 530.477.1700; Deluxe Accommodations with Microwaves and Refrigerators, Suites available. Complimentary hot continental breakfast, complimentary high speed internet, nightly cocktail reception & 24 hour business center. Meeting and banquet rooms available. Located In Historic Downtown Grass Valley.

100 Green Road, Sierra City, CA – 530.862.1530 or 800.862.1530; info@hicountryinn.com. $110-$150. Hearty gourmet breakfasts, private & shared bathrooms, spectacular views from each room, private trout pond. Close to hiking, golf, bicycling, swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing. www.hicountryinn.com

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Set in the foothills in the Heart of the Gold Country is the perfect location for any getaway be it for a romantic hideaway, executive retreat or family reunion, Grass Valley Courtyard Suites is a wonderful place to stay. Visit our web site to learn more.  Pool, Sauna, Spa, Suites and Rooms  Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Lounge  Balconies or Patios in Select Units  Full Kitchens & Gas Fireplaces in Some Units  Walking Distance to Downtown Grass Valley  Each room offers Tempur-Pedic Beds, DVD player, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Refrigerator, DSL, Iron, Hair Dryer and In Room Safes

PHONE: 530-272-7696 WWW.GVCOURTYARDSUITES.COM

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Kate’s Place

Northern Queen Inn

Grass Valley – (559) 269-7424; $225-$300/night. The PERFECT Home Away: meticulously restored 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, 1891 Victorian. Easy walk to historic downtown Grass Valley. Sleeps 8-10+, gourmet equipped kitchen, satellite TV, video player/library, free wifi, BBQs, and much more. www.katesplacegrassvalley.com

Nevada City, (530) 265-5824, Cabins, chalets and standard rooms located on 34 wooded acres withing walking distance of Nevada City. Inn amenities include pet friendly rooms, heated pool and spa, free WiFi and a full service restaurant with a view of their natural running waterfall. For more information please visit northernqueeninn.com

Lost Trail Lodge

Perfect Place Retreats

4 1/2 miles northeast of Truckee – 530.320.9268. $89/person. Four cabins (three with Jacuzzi tubs) attached to the great room and fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Parlor stoves, mini fridges. Catering options available. Horses/dogs free. www.LostTrailLodge.com, info@losttraillodge.com

Three charming vacation rentals just outside Grass Valley – 530.477.8777; $125 - $175. Full Kitchens, “Tempurpedic” style mattresses, DVD &/or VCR’s, Cable/Satellite TV, WiFi, Broadband ethernet, Washer/Dryer, BBQ, www.theperfectplaceretreats.com

Sardine Lake Resort

P.O. Box 34046 Truckee, California – 800.287.7685, 530.587.4500; Privately owned condominiums and homes in the North Tahoe/Truckee areas of California. Many rentals have pool tables, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools. www.mvvr.com

990 Sardine Lake Rd, Sierra City – 530.862.1196; $930.00 - $1435 per week. Lakeside restaurant. Open mid May through mid October.

National Hotel

Sierra Mountain Inn

211 Broad St, Nevada City – 530.265.4551; $81 - $125. Amenities – restaurant, saloon, Victorian décor, complimentary wi-fi internet, comfortable lodging in an old-fashioned setting. 43 rooms. Victorian dining room, saloon, AC, pool (summer). www.thenationalhotel.com

816 W. Main, Grass Valley – 530.273.8133; $99-$189. An elegant 1930s motor court inn nestled under a giant redwood tree. Marble baths, free wireless internet, full breakfast served daily. Walk to town, rebuilt in 2004. www.sierramountaininn.com

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Rollins Lakeside Inn PO Box 152, Chicago Park – 530.273.0729; $140 - $215. Charming cabins are steps from Rollins Lake. TV (Dish Network/HBO,) AC, complete kitchen, housekeeping, towels, microwave, BBQ, heated pool, laundry room, horseshoes, volleyball, ping pong. www.rollinslake.net

ROLLINS LAKESIDE INN RESORT

Lure Resort Highway 49, P.O. Box 95, Downieville – 800.671.4084; $75-260. On the North Yuba River, one mile east of Downieville. Cottages with kitchen and fireplace; Camping cabins with community restroom w/shower; Most on the river; fishing, swimming, gold panning. Pet friendly. www.lureresort.com

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Swan-Levine House

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328 South Church St., Grass Valley – 530.272.1873; $100-$120. Full Breakfast. Four large rooms with private baths. Walk to downtown Grass Valley, Center for the Arts, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds, internet access, garden and badminton court. www.swanlevinehouse.com

A GREEN BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE IN THE SIERRAS Let our natural setting and alternative energy inspire you to create memories while preserving your future.

Victorian Lady Inn 304 South Church Street, Grass Valley – 530.477.8181; $135-$210. Elegant Victorian home with 4 bedrooms, all with private baths. Full breakfast, pool, spa, gardens, off-street gated parking. Walk to historic downtown Grass Valley. www.victorianladyinn.com

REASONABLE RATES FOR TODAY’S ECONOMY Ask about our SPECIAL SUMMER DISCOUNTS HORSES AND DOGS STAY FREE!

Yuba River Inn Hwy 49, Sierra City 530.862.1122; $99-$176. Ten one or two bedroom cabins. Kitchens fully equipped with microwave, pots, pans, utensils and BBQs. All you need to bring is food and your appetite. All our cabins have linens, towels, private back yard, satellite television and are close to the Yuba River. www.yubariverinn.com

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Vacation Homes

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Kate’s Place

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ADVERTISER INDEX ANIMALS, SUPPLIES & SERVICES Alpaca Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 For The Love of Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Pleasant Valley Veterinary Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ridge Feed & Supply Co/Simply country. . . . . . . . . 161 Scraps Dog Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Wild Birds Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wild Oak Llamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Your Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ANTIQUE, THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT An Inner Sanctum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Antique Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Antique Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hospice Gift & Thrift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,51 La Cache. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

THE ARTS & EDUCATION Core Placer Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Greenhouse School of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 In Concert Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Miners Foundry Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Mowen Solinsky Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Music In the Mountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Neighborhood Center of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Nevada County Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Banff Mountain Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sierra Montessori Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Schoolhouse Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Louvre Gallery, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

AUTOMOBILE & TRANSPORTATION 10 Minute Oil Change & Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Action Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 American Body & Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Auburn Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auto Glass Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Big O Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Foothill Car Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Gateway Auto Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Gold Country Cab & Courier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Les Schwab Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Moto Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Muffler & Brake Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 P & S 76 Grass Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Parts For Imports Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Plaza Tire & Auto Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Penn Valley Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sierra Motor Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tomco Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tripp's Auto Body & Paint Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Truckee Tahoe Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 White's Sierra Station, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

BANKING & FINANCE Citizens Bank of Northern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 First US Community Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BOOKSTORES An Inner Sanctum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bookseller, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Booktown Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Carol’s Recycled Paperbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIONS AND SHOPPING CENTERS Fowler Center, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce101 Historic Downtown Grass Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Nevada City Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . 53 Sierra County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 49

GIFTS, CLOTHING, FABRICS, FOOTWEAR, HOUSEWARES, TOYS Asylum Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bamboo Store, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,160 Blue Moon Apparel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Crafter’s Cottage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Dena’s Off Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Down By The River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Empire Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fabrics on Mill Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Foothill Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fresh Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Gray Goose, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hat Store, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Heart & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Judi's of Nevada City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Laloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Linen Closet, The /Top Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Magickal Florist, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Mountain Pastimes Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Mountain Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nevada City T-Shirt Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 New York Hotel Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Novak’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Pink Lily,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 S.O.A.P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Sole Mates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Solstice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Swenson’s Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Tahoe Made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tess’ Kitchen Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Tomfoolery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wolf Creek Wilderness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Yabobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

HOME, GARDEN & CONSTRUCTION Acton Arboriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Ag Natural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

AJS Landscaping & Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Anything Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 B&C True Value Home and Garden Center . . . . . . . . 41 Beam “Easy Living” Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Beeler Tractor Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Black Bart Ornamental Iron Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bob’s Discount Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,161 Bobby Jones Concrete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Butterfield Roofing & Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Byer’s LeafGuard Gutter Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 California Hardwood Producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cathy D’s Landscapes Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Cost U Less Heating & Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CR Trucking & Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Erickson Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Foster & Son Trucking Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Gallup Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Gold Country Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Gold & Green Equipment Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gouveia Flooring & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Grizzly Hill Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hansen Brothers Enterprises/Hansen Brothers Colfax 4 HBE Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Imel Flooring & Hardwood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ken Meffan Architect/Builder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Len Stevens Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Mack’s Glass Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Moule Paint & Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Mountain Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Mr. Rooter Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Navo & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Pacific Crest Door & Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Payless Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Plan It Solar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Precision Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Premier Tile & Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Rebel Ridge Organics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 90 Richard “The Handy Wizard”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sharp Woodwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sierra Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Sierra Plumbing Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Sierra Stone Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sierra Sun Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sierra Water Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sons Development & Green Building Supplies . . . . 126 Sustainable Energy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Sweetland Garden Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Tinnel Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Tool Shed, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Truckee Horticultural Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tuffgrass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Villager Nursery & Gifts, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Weiss Bros. Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 WrightBuilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

HOME FURNISHINGS Bob's Discount Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Country Wood Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Foothill Mattress Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Illumination The Lamp Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Rogers Picture Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

INSURANCE Anthony Halby Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 East Main Street Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 IB&C Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 New York Life/Thomas Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Sierra Nevada Medical Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

JEWELERS La Cache. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Little Silver Palace, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Northern Mines Goldworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Robards Jewlelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Stucki Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Utopian Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LODGING A Victorian Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Bassett’s Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Cedar House Sport Hotel, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Donner Lake Village Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Golden West Hotel & Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Gold Miner's Inn Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Grass Valley Courtyard Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Harmony Ridge Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 High Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Kate’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Lost Trail Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Lure, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Martis Valley Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 National Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Northern Queen Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Perfect Place Retreats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Rollins Lakeside Inn Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sardine Lake Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sierra Mountain Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Sierra Skies RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Swan Levine House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Victorian Lady Bed & Breakfast Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Yuba River Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

MARKETS, CONVENIENCE STORES Harmony Ridge Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Sierra Grocery Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SPD Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 White's Sierra Station, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PHARMACIES Dokimos Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Grass Valley Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,162 Gregory B. Moulton, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Nevada County Hearing Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Seivert Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Sierra Nevada Medical Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 St Moritz Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,94 Yuba Docs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MULTIMEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS 4G Wireless Verizon Wireless by Raley's. . . . . . . . . 161 Nevada City Scenics.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 NevadaCountyGold.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-52 Sierra County Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mustain Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Sudden Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,59 Turning Leaf Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 YubaNet.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

PRINTING Country Copy Print Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Grass Valley Sign Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 House of Print & Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Real Graphic Source, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

REAL ESTATE-AGENTS Pam Auld/Network Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Greg & Dee Bulanti/Sierra County Realty. . . . . . . . . . 65 Terry Ann Ferguson/Network Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . 75 Shirley Fletcher/Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Diane Helms/Sierra Gold Network Real Estate. . . . . . 84 Vanessa Laidley-Tennies/ERA Cornerstone Realty . . . 81 Suzi Mason/Century 21 Gold Dust Realty . . . . . . . . . 81 Kathy Papola/Network Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rene Randell/ASMRealty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Lock Richards/Sperry Van Ness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 John Renwick/Short Sales Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Rob Teora/Nevada County Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

REAL ESTATE-COMPANIES & MANAGEMENT Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. . . . . . . . . . . 82,83 ERA Cornerstone Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Executive Choice Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gateway & Wildwood West Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Miller Lakefronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Network Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Nevada County Association of Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Rollins Lake Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Wolf Creek Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

REAL ESTATE-LENDING & TITLE ASM Realty Alpine Sierra Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 American Pacific Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Delta Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Northern California Mortgage Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Placer Title Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

RECREATION, MUSEUMS AND PASTIMES Alta Sierra Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 California Land Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Club Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gold Country Hiking & Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Gold Country Kuk Sool Won . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Highland Llama Trekkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 JF Paintball & Airsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Long Ravine Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Monster Gym/South Yuba Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Nevada County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31,160 Prosperity Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Rollins Lake Campground & Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Scott’s Flat Lake/Orchard Springs Campground . . . . . 3 Sierra Outdoor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Sierra Skies RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SYRCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Swenson’s Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tributary Whitewater Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,160 Wolf Creek Wilderness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Yabobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

RESTAURANTS, BARS, DELI’S, WINERIES, WINETASTING, ICE CREAM, CANDY, COFFEEHOUSES, BAKERIES & CATERING Afternoon Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Alta Sierra Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,148 Amigos & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Avangardia Wines Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Backporch Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Baskin 31 Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Bassett’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Beach Hut Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Bent Metal Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,162 Big A Root Beer Drive Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Bill’s Chuckwagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cappuccino Factory, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Caroline’s Coffee Roasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Carrington’s Fine Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Charlie’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Cirino’s at Main Street/Cirino’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . 114 Copper Top Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Cottonwood Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Coufos Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Cousin Jack Pasties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Diego’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Dorado Chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Double Oak Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Downtown Grass Valley Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Flour Garden Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Frank’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Fudenjuce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Gallows Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Golden West Saloon & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Grass Valley Wine Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Happy Apple Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Harmony Ridge Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

IHOP Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Ike’s Quarter Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,123 Indian Springs Wines & Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . 121 Island Smoothie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Jim E’s Club 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Jimboy’s Tacos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Kaido Sushi & Japanese Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Kane's Fine Food Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Larry & Lena’s Take & Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,159 Lefty’s Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Lin Q Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Los Dos Hermanos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room. . . . . . 119 Maria’s Authentic Mexican Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Marshall’s Pasties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Matteo’s Public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Miner Moe's Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Montoliva Vineyards & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Naggiar Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 National Hotel - Hoover’s Steak & Lobster House . . 123 Nevada City Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Nevada City Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Newcastle Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,112 Old Five Mile House, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Old Town Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Pacific Crest Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Paco’s Tacos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Paulette’s Country Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Pete’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Pianeta Cucina Italiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Pilot Peak Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,162 Port of Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Posh Nosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Rhonda’s Lil’ Frosty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Roundup Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Royal Dragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Sardine Lake Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sergio's Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Sierra Starr Vineyard Tasting Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Sierra Sweets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Smith Vineyard Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Solune Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,162 Sopa Thai Cuisine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Spot Oxygen Bar, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 St. Charles Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Stik It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Subway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Summer Thyme’s Bakery/Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Szabo Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Taste of Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Thai Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tofanelli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Treat Box Bakery, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Trolley Junction Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Truckee Bagel Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wonderful lll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Wong’s Garden Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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