Early Bird special for the Historical Preservation Conference!

The California Preservation Foundation is holding their 35th annual California Preservation Conference in Nevada City and Grass Valley from May 12-15th.

Members of the public who are not California Preservation Foundation members may also get tickets to attend the numerous educational sessions and workshops presented by experts.

An Early Bird special is available - if you sign up for the conference by May 3rd, the cost is $230-$70 versus $255-$295 after that date.

For more information, see the California Preservation Foundation’s website.

Nevada City Ready for Amgen

While the weather has prevented more complete repairs to the top of Broad Street, the town roads are patched and paved and ready for bikers. Later in the summer, all of Broad Street will be repaved, but the patches done for Amgen and the Nevada City Classic should hold for a year or two while providing smooth sailing for both races.

The Tour of California Start - Stage 1 Nevada City, CA

The tour begins on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. on lower Broad Street. The racers will ride up Broad Street and do a 1 mile parade lap around downtown Nevada City, then cross the Pine Street bridge on the way to Grass Valley.

Seven-time Tour de France champion (and 2009 NC Classic winner) Lance Armstrong, defending Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer and a host of top American and international cyclists will compete for the crown.

This will be a fun weekend in the Nevada City area, as there are many worthwhile events happening:

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Bike Blast - A cycling celebration including a 7.5 mile family ride, a 16 mile road ride and a 33 mile road ride, a bike rodeo, a trials course, bike repair and tuneup, music, kids entertainment, silent auction, food, and drinks. The Bike Blast is a fundraiser for the Nevada City Schools Foundation. more info

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Accelerating the Cause - 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City. Enjoy an evening of art and wine benefiting SNMH’s Cancer Center and Amgen Breakaway from Cancer partners. Celebrate the start of Amgen’s Tour of California in Nevada City! Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, local wines and an exciting and unique auction of Cycling Art & Memorabilia. Tickets are $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Buy them locally at Briar Patch, Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Gift Shop and Foundation, or on-line. Ticket includes entry to the event and light hors d’oeuvres. Wine and beer $5 per glass. For more information call 477-9700.

Gold Country Book Fair at the Fairgrounds
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5. more info

Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours are putting on a benefit concert for DVSAC on Saturday, May 15th, the evening before the Amgen race. The event is at the Grass Valley Vet’s Building. 7pm. No-host bar, live auction at intermission. more info

Lastly, Nevada City is looking forward to the 50th Anniversary of the Nevada City Classic bicycle race to be held on Sunday, June 20, 2010. more info