Music For Littles

Sierra Nevada Children’s Services

NEW BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!

Pay what you can in August! (Classes typically $15)

You can reserve your spot in advance and pay what you want at checkout or pay in-person via Venmo.

Classes allow little ones to explore instruments up-close, move, dance and play. Songs are a mix of familiar classics and originals by me! Classes are held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays at SNCS and all ages are welcome.
Please share with your friends. You can reserve and advance via the link in my bio or go directly:ย tawneekendall.com/bookingsncs

Summer Learning Finale Party

Nevada County Library

Come celebrate the end of Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program with live, family-friendly music at 1pm by Robin and the Earthlings, a unique and magical puppet show by Ms. Emily Butterfly at 2pm and face painting and ice cream through out!

Don’t miss out on this epic celebration as we wrap up our Summer Learning Program with a bang!

Grass Valley Library: August 3, 1:00-3:00 pm

Nevada County Happenings

Virtual Workshops for Healthy Meal-Planning

Join us for the remaining dates of our virtual workshop series, designed to reduce meal-time stress and support healthy & affordable eating habits in the family!

Go to https://zoom.us/join for each session.

Zoom Meeting ID: 974 8655 2529

Passcode: 412276

Library Summer Learning & Free Lunches for Kids

We are on Week 7 of Summer Learning with Nevada County Library!

Be sure to check this week’s full calendar of events at ALL Nevada County Library branches atย nevadacounty.evanced.info/signup

Free summer lunches for children aged 0 – 18 also continue to be distributed at Madelyn Helling Library, Grass Valley Library and Penn Valley Library, Mondays through Fridays from 12 – 1 PM.

 

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation

Join us for a transformative journey through art!

Starting July 26th, we’re offering free art classes for women experiencing cancer and caregivers. Led by Dr. Nanci Shandera and sponsored by SNMH Foundation, these 8 weeks will be a time to explore, discover, and heal together. Registration is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with community and find healing through creativity.

County Of Nevada Public Works

Nevada County Public Works invites you to an ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐€๐ฎ๐ . ๐Ÿ“, ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ฉ.๐ฆ. ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž ๐š๐ง ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง and asks for input from the community and its municipal, county, state, and federal partners. Staff use the plan to identify roadway safety improvements in unincorporated Nevada County.

  • Monday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m.
  • Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City.
  • Read the plan at www.nevadacountyca.gov/roadsafetyplan
  • Alternatively, please email your input on the plan to: public.works@nevadacountyca.gov
  • Residents can also sign up for the Countyโ€™s weekly newsletter to stay informed of project milestones and progress at nevadacountyca.gov/nevadacountynews or follow the County of Nevada Public Works Facebook account.

 

Writing Through Grief Workshop @ Anew Day

Writing Through Grief – A 4 Week Healing Journey

Mondays 5pm-6:30pm starting Sept 9th.

Join us for a 4-week writing group designed to help you navigate the complex emotions of grief. This supportive and compassionate environment will provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, share your experiences, and find solace through the power of writing. This class is for all individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, regardless of how recent or long ago the loss occurred. Whether you are new to writing or have been journaling for years, this group welcomes all skill levels! Space is limited so please register by September 3rd to secure your spot!

For more information and to register, go to our website: www.anew-day.com/event-details/writing-through-grief

Job Opportunity

Community Beyond Violence Hiring

Come Join our AWESOME Team!

CBV is hiring for Client Service Center Manager.
We are currently accepting cover letters & resumes.

Information about this position and what YOU need to do to apply can be found HERE.

Free Community Playgroups

Last Week Of July Calendar

Check out these FREE family playgroups & storytimes happening at various locations in Nevada County!

A great way to beat the heat in air-conditioned locations, too.

More coming in August.

HOPE Back-To-School Drive

Free Back-To-School Event for Families in need.

Get ready for the biggest Back-to-School event in Nevada County!

What: HOPE for Nevada County
When: August 3, from 10 AM – 1 PM (or until supplies run out)
Where:ย Nevada Unionย (Hooper Stadium)

Local businesses, non-profits, and civic leaders have partnered to throw a completely free Back-to-School event to help struggling families get ready for the start of the school year!

They’ll be handing out backpacks filled with school supplies, new shoes and socks, and lots of groceries!

Free haircuts and activities for both kids and teens as well as FREE lunch for the whole family!

Join us as we spread a little HOPE in Nevada County.

See flyer for more details, or to sign up to volunteer!

Many thanks to Twin Cities Church for coordinating this huge event!

Community Involvement Day

Give Back & Get Back with Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Community Involvement Day is coming up, and we gathered a list of items most needed by the participating non-profits. Join us in supporting this important work and receive a buy one, get one coupon to the fair.

โ€ข Soroptimist International of Grass Valley, White Barn Project: 4-H and FFA show clothing
โ€ข The Food Bank of Nevada County: Unexpired, shelf-stable food items
โ€ข Nevada County Pets In Need: Monetary Donations
โ€ข Foothill Lions Club: Used eyeglasses for refurbishing and distribution to people in need
โ€ข Bright Futures for Youth (multiple programs):
โ€ข SAFE program (homeless young people): stocked first aid kits, toiletries (new unused), backpacks for teens and adults, sleeping bags, gas gift cards, Safeway gift cards, Visa gift cards
โ€ข Cinderella Project: (prom/dance clothes), menโ€™s formal wear, dress pants, and tops for women.
โ€ข NEO: Hawaiian shirts, art supplies, canvases, paintbrushes, acrylic paints, journals, spiral notebooks, school planners 2023-24, gift wrapping paper/gift bags/tissue/ribbon.
โ€ข Community Beyond Violence: Cups, dishes, washcloths, bath mats, two washcloths, microwave, air fryer or hot plate, full-size couch, medium couch, recliners, love seat.
โ€ข First 5 Nevada County: cases of water, children’s books.
โ€ข The Diaper Project: Wipes and a full pack of diapers (Size 5 & 6)
โ€ข Vitalant: Blood Donations (receive one FREE fair ticket for each donation)

Thank youย YubaNetย for sponsoring Community Involvement Day!

National Night Out

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office

Save the date!

National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6 โ€“ 7:30 pm at Pioneer Park.

All are welcome to join local law enforcement and friends for an evening of free family fun!

This annual community-building campaign includes FREE food, fire and police exhibits, games and activities, live music, and our signature color run!

Everything is FREE!

Nevada County Happenings

Potters Needed For Empty Bowl

Hospitality House is looking for a few more potters to join the team of amazing artists creating bowls for our upcoming Empty Bowl event.

Empty Bowl is Sept 13 – 27 this year.

If you are interested in making an impact with your art , please reach out to hangel@hhshelter.org or call 530-615-0852 to learn more.

 

 

 

Citizen’s Academy

The deadline to apply for Nevada County Citizen’s Academy has been extended to July 28. Nevada County’s Citizenโ€™s Academy provides community members with a behind-the-scenes look at local government operations and the diverse services the County provides to support a healthy, safe, and vibrant community. Starting in September, this free ten-week program covers topics from information technology to public safety and includes tours of eight County facilities and presentations from over twenty County departments. Visit HEREย to learn more and apply!

 

 

 

Partners Family Resource Free Playgroups

 

Free Family playgroups, targeted for ages 0 to 5, are available weekly at the Penn Valley & San Juan Ridge locations!

Visit partnersfamilyresourcecenters.org/playgroups for more information!