The City of Nevada City invites you to attend: Hirschman Trail Official Opening Saturday, March 24 • 9:00am 115 Cement Hill Rd. There will be a brief ceremony with guided hikes following.  Details will be available soon.  Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.C Call Dawn Zydonis, Nevada City Parks & [...]

President’s Day Weekend (Feb. 18-19, 2012) Community Event 20th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend Celebration in Historic Nevada City Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Hours: 8-midnight Featuring the Holcomb Brothers Band (Traditional Cajun food available) Miners Foundry, 325 Spring Street, Historic Downtown Nevada City Tickets $12-$15. (Event usually sells out. Advance tickets recommended) [...]

There’s still time to have an entry in the Mardi Gras Parade!  We are still accepting applications for entries.  The 2 p.m. Sunday parade is part of a two day Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 18-19. Nevada City is know for its zany and entertaining parade entries. There are no entry fees for individuals, youth groups [...]

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 [...]

Nevada City Soapbox Derby Registration Date: January 29th, 2012 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm. First drawing at 4:00pm sharp. Place: Matteo’s Public, 300 Commercial Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 Cost: $200 (cash or check, payable to NC Chamber) Deposit: $50 (non-refundable if selected, remainder due within 2 weeks) Required: Contact name, Phone, and email address and Deposit. Details: [...]

At the historic Nevada Theatre….LeGacy Productions is proud to present Phillip Grecian’s adaptation of Jean Shepard’s charming work, “A Christmas Story”, directed by Judy Blake. A holiday show for the whole family, audiences will fondly remember the story of Ralphie Parker’s (you’ll shoot your eye out!!) childhood memories brought to life in the classic Christmas [...]

This November and December “The Christmas Card,” the Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated original film of all time, will be aired on the following dates (Pacific Time): *** be sure to check your local cable guide for the exact times*** Remaining 2011 Showtimes: • December 24, 10:00am • December 24, 8:00pm For more information visit Hallmark Channel’s [...]

In the spirit of Christmas giving, three local Bed and Breakfasts have elected to “Show Off” for the holidays. Decorated in their Christmas grandeur, these inns will open their doors and welcome visitors to step back in time and enjoy the splendor of an old fashioned holiday season. On December 15th the Elam Biggs Bed [...]

Enjoy a slideshow of Victorian Christmas images shot by local photographer, LeeAnn Brook.

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 [...]