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2025 Nevada County Fair Theme Poster Contest

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Exciting Announcement!
The 2025 Nevada County Fair Theme: “Gold Pans & Cattle Brands”!
We’re calling on our creative community to design a poster that captures the spirit of “Gold Pans & Cattle Brands!”
How to Participate:
  • Incorporate: The slogan “Gold Pans & Cattle Brands!” in text & art to help create this year’s fair poster.
  • Submit by: March 15, 2025
  • Enter submissions to: Nevadacountyfair.com/2025poster
Winner Perks:
• A Fair Fun Package with free admission & other perks!
• Your artwork will be featured on hundreds of posters across Northern California!
Help us bring this theme to life! Tag a friend & spread the word!

Cocoa and Cow Cuddles

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Join us for hot cocoa and cow cuddles on Sunday, March 9th at Animal Place Sanctuary from 10:00am-11:30am!
Tickets are $20 and include a cup of cocoa and a short tour with the animals. Children two-years-old or younger are free.
Warm up this winter by cozying up next to Daffodil the cow and her friends!
This is a small event so tickets will sell fast. Get yours today! https://www.classy.org/event/cocoa-and-cow-cuddles/e667393

4.2.25 CSN Meeting

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April CSN Meeting

Come gather at The Madelyn Helling Library located at 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959 in the Community Room.  The meeting topic is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month which will include various panelist from our community.

The CSN meeting is Wednesday, 4.2.25, 3:30pm – 5pm in-person. Please click HERE to register to attend the meeting in person. Please note, there will not be a hybrid option for the April CSN meeting.
We look forward to connecting with our community and learning from our presenters.
If you have any questions, please email csnncorg@gmail.com

Beyond the Barriers California

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Beyond the Barriers California

Supporting Former Foster Youth with Reliable Transportation
For many former foster youth, transitioning to independence means overcoming significant challenges—especially transportation. Without a reliable ride, getting to school or work can feel impossible.
That’s where Beyond the Barriers California steps in. Co-founded by Deputy Probation Officer Karyn Mueller and Foster Youth Specialist Helena Heinzelman (pictured at right), the nonprofit provides donated cars, covers vehicle repairs, offers roadside assistance, and provides vehicle education to youth ages 18-25.
Thanks to community support, they raised over $7,600 in December, with matching grants from Dutch Bros Coffee and Certified Automotive Repair in Grass Valley.
They’re now aiming to raise $10,000 to continue this vital work. Want to help?
Donate here:
Learn more about the group at beyondthebarriers.org. Together, we can break barriers and empower young people to thrive!

Community Food Campus Project

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Community Food Campus Project

Interfaith Food Ministry and Sierra Harvest invite you to participate in the ideation of the future Community Food Campus at DeVere Mautino Park. During this planning phase, we invite you to submit your ideas and thoughts through our online survey, attend the Partner Agency listening session on Feb 20th, or contact the organizations directly.

Thank you for being part of the design and future vision to bring food access to all!

Link to the website where you can get more info:
Link to the Partner Agency Online Survey:
Link to the Community Member Online Survey:

Food Bank of Nevada County

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Bags! Bags! Bags!
We are in need of grocery bags, paper grocery bags especially. Bags can be donated in the red Food Bank of Nevada County food collection barrels, or bring them to the Food Bank of Nevada County warehouse at 310 Railroad Ave, ste 100 in Grass Valley.
Thank you!

Community Food Needs

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Urgent Need in Our Community
We’re experiencing an unprecedented increase in the number of people relying on IFM for food assistance—and at the same time, we’re facing a significant decrease in funding.
This combination has created a critical challenge for our mission to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
How You Can Help:
  • Donate: Every dollar makes a difference.
  • Volunteer: Your time can help us meet growing needs.
  • Spread the Word: Share this post to raise awareness.
Together, we can overcome these challenges and continue to serve those who need us most. Visit our website to learn more or get involved today.
Thank you for your support—our community depends on it!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
How do we celebrate? By doing what we always do….offering dental screenings through Nevada County Public Health’s Oral Health Program so that we can keep children smiling bright.
This month we’ll be at four sites:
Feb 10th-Grizzly Hill Elementary
Feb 19th-Madelyn Helling Library Stay and Play (education only)
Feb 25th-Nevada City School or the Arts and Grass Valley Charter Schools
Tooth decay is the number one preventable chronic childhood disease and it is responsible for the most school absences.
Go to SmileNevadaCounty.com for more resources and education.

Telling Your Story Session

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Community Training coming up for advocates and anyone interested in sharing their story with decision makers considering cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) funding and eligibility, which, if enacted, could result in the loss of access to healthcare and long-term care services.
ID: Informational flyer in English and Spanish with photos at the top, featuring diverse groups of people using wheelchairs. Text reads: WE INVITE YOU TO A SESSION ON TELLING YOUR STORY. See the attached flyer for the Zoom information. With proposed Medicaid cuts on the table, learn how these services support individuals with developmental disabilities and how to share your story to make a difference with lawmakers!
Workshop Dates:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025 4:30-6PM
OR
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 12-1:30 PM