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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.

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

Thank you YubaNet for sponsoring Community Involvement Day!

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office

Save the date!

National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6 – 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!

18th Annual Empty Bowl

Mark your calendars for Empty Bowl 2024.

You can enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and support your neighbors as they transition from homelessness to housing.

Dine in one or more of your favorite local restaurants Sept 13 – 27th.

Tickets go on sale August 1st.

Find out more on our website: https://hhshelter.org/events-fundraisers/empty-bowl/

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 Citizen’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 HERE 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!

Food Bank of Nevada County

Looking for a hands-on way to make a difference? Join our team as a Warehouse Associate!

Help us fight hunger for our neighbors in need.

Learn more and apply at foodbankofnc.org

 

 

 

County Job Listings

Current Nevada County job openings from Alliance For Workforce Development.

For full list of openings, visit northstatejobs.com/afwd/

 

 

 

 

530 Recovery Supply Drive

School is just around the corner!
Help us help the children!
We have school supply donation boxes at:
☆ Northridge Restaurant in Penn Valley
☆ Penn Valley Dollar General
☆ Grass Valley Dollar General
☆ Smartsville Dollar General

County Of Nevada

The Maternal Child Adolescent Health Department will be holding a safety giveaway during Stay and Play at the Grass Valley Library next Thursday, July 18th from 10-11:30. While supplies last, there will be infant and toddler bike helmets, lifejackets for up to 30lbs, infant sleep sacks, foam mats for tummy-time, lots of safety information and public health nurses available to answer questions. Have fun at Stay and Play, get to know your local public health nurses, and stay after for Summer Lunches at the Library!

Nevada County Office Of Emergency Services

 

Water safety reminders to keep in mind when you seek to beat the heat:

KNOW THE WATER

Do not enter cold, fast-running water. It can be dangerous not only to you but also for first responders.

Many unseen obstacles can be lurking below the water’s surface – this is especially the case when high runoff follows low water years. Drought-stricken forests and storm-driven landslides can fill rivers with submerged trees and rocks. Swift water can make these obstacles even more treacherous.

Sudden immersion in cold water can stimulate the “gasp reflex,” causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water and can start the drowning process immediately. It can even trigger cardiac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

When faced with cold, swift water, even the strongest swimmers may be easily overwhelmed.

Swimming in open water is more difficult than in a swimming pool – people tire more quickly and can get into trouble.

Never go on the water alone.

KNOW ABOUT LIFE JACKETS

Although life jackets are strongly recommended when recreating in or near waterways, high runoff in rivers can be dangerous even with the use of life jackets.

Conditions change quickly in open water and even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and their skills when boating or swimming. Wearing a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket can increase survival time.

Learn more about life jackets at www.BoatCalifornia.com.

KNOW HOW TO SUPERVISE

Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water, giving them your undivided attention. Do not assume that someone is watching them. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults.

Teach children that swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool – they need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, and changing weather.

Week 5 @ NC Library Summer Learning

Week 5 of Summer Learning just keeps on truckin’! In addition to all the great programming you see here, don’t forget that there’s a FREE summer lunch (for those 18 and under), 12pm-1pm, Monday-Friday at Madelyn Helling and Grass Valley Library Branches.