The Nevada City-Grass Valley area, with outstanding Gold Rush history and good choices in lodging and dining, has become known as one of California’s best areas to view autumn foliage. The best fall colors in Nevada City and Grass Valley are located in the old-fashioned Victorian neighborhoods surrounding the downtown historic districts. The most spectacular [...]

At the Nevada City Gas station, they pump your gas and check your oil for free, just like the good old days. Nevada City Gas  is right near downtown, at the “Y” between Zion and Pine Streets, just up from Highway 49.  The sales are cash only, but the prices are competitive. “I just like [...]

The Sierra Fund presents the first-ever public conference on how to address the ongoing human health, environmental and cultural impacts of over a century of mining in the Sierra Nevada. To be held November 8 & 9, 2010 in Nevada City, CA, the Community Summit will focus on the positive actions that Sierra residents, businesses, [...]

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership in Nevada City is offering a workshop on how to plan and conduct effective board and committee meetings Saturday, October 23rd from 8:30-12:15. The Workshop will be held at the Grass Valley United Methodist Church, and costs $40 for CNL members, $50 for non-members. This highly interactive half-day workshop will [...]

Showing now: The play “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” For ticket information go to www.nevadacitycuckoo.com or call (530) 430-SHOW Showtimes for Cuckoo’s Nest: September 23 8 pm, Sept. 24 8 pm September 25, 2 pm Matinee, Sept. 25 8 pm Closing night Upcoming: The Play “To Kill A Mockingbird” October 7 – November 7 [...]

Nevada City’s A.P.P.L.E. Center Presents: 2010 Fall Discussion Series Track 1: Think Globally What is happening in the world today? How did we get here? Wednesday Eve: Sept 22, Oct 27, Nov 10 Track 2: Act Locally Defining a new culture and identifying actions to be the change we want to see. Thursday Eve: Oct 21, [...]

You’re Invited to Step Back in Time at the Windows on History Exhibit in Historic Nevada City, California What: Windows on History is an exhibit of 47 mural-size historical photographs of Nevada City from 1850 to 1920 with accompanying stories. These photos will be placed in windows throughout the historic downtown at locations where they [...]

The Moms on the Mountains fundraiser for Nevada City Schools will take place Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. This is the primary fundraiser of the Nevada City Schools Foundation, which provides immediate funding for technology and the arts, as well as student program support. Any female 18 years or older [...]

The Nevada City Farmer’s Market will run Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 from June 19 to October 30, 2010. The market features many interesting vendors and artists in addition to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Live musical entertainment is also provided.

The Constitution Day festivities continue Saturday, September 11th in Nevada City with a FREE concert by the Nevada County Concert Band. The concert, entitled the “Constitution Celebration Concert” will be at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Nevada City (on North Pine Street at Commercial Street). More information.