LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Heads up Nevada County that the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey closes this Thursday, August 31. Join the 2,100+ community members who have already weighed in. If you live, work, or own property in Nevada County, the CWPP Survey is your chance to provide input into a critical strategic planning process that will shape local wildfire mitigation priorities for years to come.
If you’re looking into a career making a difference in our community, check out our open vacancies.
Donner Pass Road ReopensDonner Pass Road is open a week earlier than planned. However, there will be striping Friday, August 25th through Sunday, August 27th in the evenings from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am with traffic controls. The road had been closed for more than two months because of unsafe conditions caused by a 40-ton rock mass that fell on the roadway.
The Board of Supervisors honored three Truckee leaders at its meeting Tuesday in Truckee. The Board met away from its normal Nevada City chambers to focus on the eastern county and highlight collaborative efforts between the County, Town of Truckee, and other stakeholders.
September Workshops You Don’t Want to Miss: Meaningful Meetings & Board EssentialsRegister NOW for one or both of these trainings. Looking to up your game as a Board Member or as one who is in charge of meetings for your organization, these workshops will get you there!
When: Wednesday, September 6th, 9:00am – 10:30am
Where: On Zoom
Trainer: Becky Lunders of teamWorks
Cost: $30 – CNL Members;
$40 – Not-Yet-Members
When: Monday, September 11th 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Bright Futures for Youth, 3rd Floor
200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA
Trainers: Julie Hardin & Wendy Willoughby
Cost: $60 – CNL Members;
$75 – Not-Yet-Members
Supervisors Support Consolidation of Three Fire DistrictsLast week, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to support the consolidation of three fire districts–Rough & Ready Fire Protection District, Penn Valley Fire Protection District, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District–into one combined district.
The Board also approved the fire district chiefs’ request for up to $1 Million in temporary gap funding to operate Rough & Ready Fire Station #59 while the reorganization effort is underway. The Board vote assures continued fire protection for the Rough & Ready community as their fire station was slated to close permanently on June 30.
Long recognized as a tourist destination, Truckee faces unique challenges in wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts, including those posed by seasonal population fluctuations and heavy recreational use. On the heels of Measure T, Truckee Fire Protection District’s successful tax measure to dedicate local funding for wildfire prevention, several efforts are currently underway to ensure that projects and programs align with community priorities and needs.
Last July, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) hired a County Wildfire Coordinator, a brand-new position charged with getting on the ground in communities across Nevada County to better understand what is working, what isn’t, and what is needed for our communities to be wildfire resilient.
“Through Our Eyes”: Nevada County Camera Club Photos on Display at Eric Rood CenterNevada County Arts Council and the County of Nevada are proud to announce the opening of “Through Our Eyes,” an exhibition of photographs by members of the Nevada County Camera Club. The exhibit is on display at the Eric Rood Administrative Center through September 18th.
“Through Our Eyes” features images taken at locations throughout the GVNC Cultural District by Camera Club members who were invited to see the community in new ways as part of the club’s “photo challenge.”
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors declared August as Child Support Awareness Month in Nevada County. “At the heart of our mission in Child Support lies a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of every family we serve. Just as each child is a one-of-a-kind individual, so too are the circumstances and challenges faced by their families.” Mike Dent, Director of Housing and Child Support Services.
BriarPatch opens application period for competitive Round Up at the Register programEligible nonprofit and cooperative organizations can apply for BriarPatch Food Co-op’s competitive 2024 Round up at the Register fundraising program.
Since 2015, BriarPatch shoppers have raised more than $285,000 for nonprofit organizations through the program.
Each month in 2024, BriarPatch shoppers will have the choice to round up their purchase price at checkout to the nearest dollar (or more). This money is then donated to the dedicated nonprofit organization of the month. Each selected organization will receive 100 percent of these donations, often totaling thousands of dollars.
Eligible organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a cooperative organization in alignment with BriarPatch Food Co-op’s Ends Policies.
Applications for 2024 Round Up program are due by 5 p.m. August 31, 2023. Priority will be given to 2024 applicants who did not receive “Round Up” funds in 2023.
To see more details or to receive full consideration to become a 2024 Round Up at the Register recipient and submit a fully completed application HERE.
Questions? Interested organizations may contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Courtney Tarrant, at courtneyt@briarpatch.coop or (530) 272-CO-OP (2667) x145.
Join United Way of Nevada County to learnA new study released in June by United Ways of California reveals the “real cost” of living in California. Unlike the official poverty measure, the Real Cost Measure factors the costs of housing, food, health care, childcare and other basic needs for a much more accurate measure of what it takes to make ends meet in California.
At this free event, Henry Gascon, one of the authors of the study, will examine what the Real Cost Measure looks like throughout California, with a particular emphasis on Nevada and Sierra Counties, and discuss the challenges low-income households face every day to make ends meet.
Following the presentation, we will engage in a community conversation with local community leaders on what we can do individually and collectively to help families make ends meet.
The discussion panel will include Nancy Baglietto, Executive Director of Hospitality House; Nicole McNeely, Executive Director of Childrens Advocates of Nevada County; Phil Alonzo, Executive Director of Interfaith Food Ministry, and Toby Guevin, Program Manager from Nevada County Public Health Department.
Seating is limited. Register here to reserve your seat: Nevada County United Way – Real Cost Measure Presentation and Panel Discussion (networkforgood.com)
Raising a preschooler is kind of like helping a small boat to navigate through big, stormy seas. Waves of emotion can arise from nowhere or everywhere, intense and unbidden, sweeping your child up and away. We grownups can feel powerless to help them—but we’re not. In this article we’ll explore what’s going on for our littles emotionally, and how we can equip them with a lifejacket to better stay afloat when those explosive feelings appear.
