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$10,000 Raised for Pioneer Park

ncchamber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:24:16 +0000

AJA Video Systems sponsors the Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby, a Benefit for Pioneer Park

In a time when many parks are losing funding, Nevada City’s Pioneer Park will benefit from money raised by the 2nd Annual Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby. Funds raised have already doubled, thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship from AJA Video Systems.

David McKay, Mayor of Nevada City said, “Having a local company like AJA Video sponsor the Soapbox Derby that benefits Pioneer Park is a wonderful gift for the people of Nevada City as well as the greater community in the county that use our wonderful little park. In these tough financial times it is creative projects like the Soap Box Derby that help bridge the financial needs to keep our public spaces viable.”

“AJA Video Systems and the derby were both founded on ideas that made it off the drawing board… ideas that were given legs, energy and support,” said Rich Bodine, founder of the Derby. Last year’s inaugural Soapbox Derby was wildly popular, with 42 cars raced, approximately 4,500 spectators, and $5,000 raised for Pioneer Park. The money was used to install a bocce ball court. “This year’s event promises to be even better! Our goal remains to produce an event that will create fun and excitement for the community, while giving back by supporting improvements within our local park.”

Nick Rashby, President of AJA Video Systems said, “AJA is proud to sponsor the Nevada City Soap Box Derby, that offers not only a fun day of family activities, but also raises money to benefit Pioneer Park. Our team had a blast last year building their box car entry–and they’re already scheming up new designs for this year.”

About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion, acquisition and Desktop solutions supporting the professional broadcast and post- production markets. With headquarters in Grass Valley, California, AJA maintains an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see www.aja.com.

About Nevada City Soapbox Derby
The Nevada City Soapbox Derby was founded in 2011 with a mission to provide a fun event for the entire community that is family friendly and enjoyable for all ages, as well as raise money to benefit improvements at Pioneer Park. The objective will be for these improvements to be immediately attainable (within 12 months), so that the community and participants can see and enjoy the benefits of their participation in this year’s event…prior to next year’s event. More information can be found at www.ncderby.com.

NC Gold Raises Money for NC Chamber

ncchamber — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:47 +0000

IMS, publishers of Nevada County Gold Magazine, recently presented a check for $2989.11 to the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. This amount represents the commission generated on advertising sales in the 2011-12 Nevada County Gold Magazine.

Nevada County Gold and its online companion, NevadaCountyGold.com, have been designated by the Nevada County Regional Chambers of Commerce as the “Official Guides to Nevada County.” Both provide valuable information about Nevada County, including a yearly calendar of events, maps, dining guide, recreation, real estate and lodging.

Celebrating 25+ years of publication, “The Gold” has raised more than $200,000 for the Nevada County Regional Chambers of Commerce.

With a yearly distribution of 80,000, Nevada County Gold is a free publication that is available at more than 500 Nevada County locations. Additionally, The Gold is featured at the Old Sacramento Visitor Center, San Francisco Visitors & Convention Center, throughout the Bay Area, Truckee Visitor Center, Reno, Sierra County, Auburn, and Lake Tahoe.

For information about advertising in the 2012 edition, contact Nevada County Gold at info@NevadaCountyGold.com.

David Painter Receives NC’s Prestigious Elza Kilroy Award

ncchamber — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:35:26 +0000

NEVADA CITY – Co-Owner of SPD Markets, David Painter has been named recipient of the 2011 Elza Kilroy Award for outstanding community service. The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce presents the prestigious Kilroy award, established in 1969, annually to a citizen whose efforts help make Nevada City a better community.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors selected Painter for the award to honor his dedication to Nevada City and support of the local organizations in the area. Painter is a past president of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and is currently the chair of the programs and events committee.

“The Board felt that he really has Nevada City in his heart and the Chamber appreciates everything he does to keep Nevada City a vibrant community” said Chamber Executive Director Cathy Whittlesey. The Kilroy Award is one of the several annual awards presented by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.

Other 2011 recipients are: The Searls Library Photograph collection is being Honored with the Dr. Leland and Sally Lewis Visual Arts Award. Dave Iorns is the recipient of the 2011 Dr. Leland and Sally Lewis Performing Arts Award.

The Powell House at 203 South Pine Street was recognized with the Annual Stan Halls Architectural Award. Mark Vance Is the recipient of the Chamber’s 2011 Live Music Award. The Deer Creek Tribute Trail was chosen as the recipient of the W. Lon Cooper New Construction Award.

The award winners were nominated and selected by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The awards will be presented at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce 110th annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 28th at the Miners foundry.

Nevada City promoted in Reno and Sacramento!

ncchamber — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:59:06 +0000

Nevada City is on the cover of Sierra FoodWineArt, a free quarterly magazine that distributes 15,000 copies to the foothills, Tahoe/Truckee, Sacramento, Reno, Yuba and Butte counties. The cover photo is by Mayor David McKay, an award-winning photographer.

The issue also has editorial promoting Victorian Christmas, the 10th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Sierra Stages, the Nevada City Markeplace, Foreign Affairs Gallery, Lee Ann Brook Fine Art, LeGacy Productions, the Railroad Museum, Broad Street Inn, Outside Inn, National Hotel, Carrington’s Fine Wines, Treats, and restaurants such as Ike’s, Lefty’s Grill and Matteo’s — all to out-of-town visitors. Their website, SierraCulture.com, is promoted on SacBee.com. They also will distribute your brochures out of town!

They also publish the official Placer County Visitor Guide and the county just selected them manage GoNevadaCounty.com. FoodWineArt rates are reasonable. For information, call 263-1843. “We are locally owned and operated.”

Wine Spectator Magazine Recognizes Friar Tuck’s

winterstreet — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:42:10 +0000

Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar in Nevada City has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine with a 2011 Award of Excellence.

The selection is announced in the August 31 issue of Wine Spectator as part of its 30th annual international awards program.

“We are very honored,” said Friar Tuck’s founder and owner Greg Cook. “This is a prestigious award in the restaurant industry. It puts us up there with the big boys; some of the greatest restaurants all over the world.”

Friar Tuck’s was singled out for its extensive California wine selections and moderate pricing.

Cook, who opened Friar Tuck’s in 1973, continues to operate the popular downtown restaurant with his wife, Rona. Friar Tuck’s seats 185, offers two wine cellars with more than 300 wine selections and attracts a clientele from across the region.

“We work hard on our wine selections and we’re proud to be part of the wine community in Nevada County,” Cook said.

Friar Tuck’s is located at 111 North Pine Street in historic downtown Nevada City. Call 530-265-9093 or see friartucks.com.

Claudine Chalmers made Chevalier de France

ncchamber — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:45:52 +0000

The Consul General of France for California bestowed on Nevada City’s Ms Claudine Chalmers the title of Chevalier of the Order of Arts & Letters at a ceremony held at the official residence of the Consul General of France for California, Monsieur Romain Serman in San Francisco California.

The French government’s Minister of Culture awards this title to honor those who significantly contribute to the enrichment of the French cultural heritage throughout the world. Members are not limited to French nationals, they include such foreign luminaries (among the Chevaliers) as director David Niles, dancer Rudolf Nureyev, actors George Clooney and Jude Law. Actor Clint Eastwood is a Commander of the Order.

Ms Chalmers, a well known author and California historian, has been a resident of Nevada City for the last ten years. She is known locally for her books on Grass Valley and early Mill Valley. Two of her books to California in the 19th century. “French San Francisco” and “Splendide Californie, Impressions of the Golden State by French Artists” available in local stores and at some of our rare book dealers.

Eager to document the presence of French people throughout our County, Ms Chalmers has started gathering the life stories of important early citizens here: water engineers Benoit Faucherie, of Faucherie Lake, and Antoine Chabot who co-invented the hydraulicking approach to mining; the LeDu family of Malakoff diggings (named by the French); millionaire miner Jules Fricot nicknamed the “Emperor” of Grass Valley; Nevada City’s talented orchardist Felix Gillet, and many more remarkable characters. She is presently at work on two art books and a 2013-4 exhibit for the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento which will document the work and careers of a team of talented French artists of the West in the 19th century.

The Consul General commented in his presentation on how influential Ms Chalmers has been in advancing the spirit of connection between French and Americans citizens. He noted how important her work is for the better understanding of our two cultures.

In her acceptance speech, Ms Chalmers, a French citizen, said “When I first came to California in 1974 I felt like I was sitting between two chairs that were a long distance apart” describing the difficulty of belonging to two cultures, in her case French and American. Now, thanks to her passion for her work and understanding of our cultures, she said “the chairs are almost merged and I feel very comfortable living in Nevada City”.

Nevada City residents invited by the Consul General who attended the ceremony included former Nevada City Mayor Sally Harris, Jan Westmore & Delynn Tjoelker from the Sierra Writers group, Leonard Berardi of Mountain House Books, Kirk Valentine & Genevieve Crouzet owners of the Classic Café, and Charlotte & Larry Starns, active members of the Cascade Shores Homeowners’ Association.

Claudine’s longtime friends Susan McClatchy, famed Sacramento painter Jerald Silva, and San Francisco gent Bryan Hemming where also at the ceremony. Susan & Claudine are looking forward to the opening of the exhibit “Jules Tavernier-Artiste Peintre” planned at the Crocker Art Museum in 2013-14.

Counsel Gerneral Serman, following the ceremony expressed his great pleasure in being able to advance the connection between our two countries. He noted personally “what pride he has had in continuing the relationship between France and the US by the awarding of French medals of Honor for United States soldiers serving in the Second World War”. This little-known effort is an example of the awareness France has for the essential role Americans played in the Freedom of France in the 20th Century. France and American connections go clearly back to our revolutionary days when Jefferson, Washington and Franklin visited France in preparation for the writing of our constitution.

The 50th Nevada City Bicycle Classic is Coming!

ckrugler — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:58:23 +0000

Nevada City is getting ready for the 50th annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic race – to be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th starting at 1:00 p.m.

A premier cycling event that was won by Lance Armstrong last year, the classic is also a Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series (LAJORS) event and will attract top national riders, both pro and junior.

Races will start at 1:00 p.m. with the junior race. The Men’s Pro race is expected to start at 5 p.m. and go for about an hour and half.

Details on the race history, the course, registration, rider bios and more is available on the Nevada City Bicycle Classic website.

Google high speed Internet March a Success

ckrugler — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:09:23 +0000

Wilfried Wietstock, Professional Photographer • wilfriedwietstockphotographer@wildblue.net

Nevada City’s 95959google event on March 14th was a huge success. Over 200 locals participated in an effort to convince Google that Nevada City would be the best candidate for its Fiber for Communities project. If selected, the test city will receive super high speed Internet access in exchange for helping Google test its technology.

This Googlebits for 95959 video explains why Nevada City is the best candidate for the high speed Internet project:

Fox News Features Nevada City’s Victorian Christmas

winterstreet — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:56:40 +0000

Fox News featured Nevada City in a story on communities creating jobs by holding Christmas festivals.

Watch it here: http://video.foxnews.com/12604585/holiday-boost

Nevada City Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle

winterstreet — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:19:41 +0000

Nevada City featured in the SF Chronicle’s Travel Section.

Read the full story here: Nevada City has Gold Rush Personality

Archived e-Newsletters

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:39:15 +0000

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Archived Issues of The Nevada City Scene

winterstreet — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:53:07 +0000

The Nevada City Scene is a special newspaper section that is produced through a cooperative effort of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and The Union newspaper.

The spread focuses on business in Nevada City, both in the downtown historic district and in the 7 Hills Business District. It is published monthly and distributed to all readers of The Union. It is also available at the chamber office and other locations.

For advertising information, contact Melissa Rhoden at The Union,
(530) 477-4268. For editorial information, contact chamber publicist
Dave Carter, (530) 265-NEWS.