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Join the Nevada County Library for an Evening with Author Charles Yu

The Nevada County Library is excited to announce an evening with award-winning author Charles Yu at the Miners Foundry on Friday, May 27^th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Yu is the author of four books, including the critically acclaimed novel Interior Chinatown–this year’s Nevada County Reads selection–and the National Book Award-winning How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe.

“We are thrilled to have Charles Yu come to Nevada County as part of Nevada County Reads 2023,” said Ian Boalt, Librarian for the Nevada County Library. “This event promises to be a wonderful celebration of literature and culture, and we hope that everyone will come out to enjoy the music, the interview, and the chance to meet Charles Yu.”

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Historical Landmarks Commission Invites Public to Kentucky Flat School Dedication Ceremony May 23rd

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission and the Grass Valley School District are pleased to invite the public to attend the dedication ceremony of a plaque commemorating the Kentucky Flat School as a historical landmark.

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Stay Out, Stay Alive: Partners Come Together to Highlight River Safety

Local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofits came together this week at the South Yuba River to encourage residents and visitors to stay out of the river and stay alive. The event included a river rescue training by Nevada County Consolidated Fire District and California Highway Patrol.

Due to significant rain and melting snowpack, current high flows have already taken one life this year and are modeling similarly to high river flows in 2019, when multiple lives were lost in June alone due to visitors and locals recreating in dangerous river conditions.

Watch the video from YubaNet featuring District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek and Chief Pat Sullivan from Nevada County Consolidated FD to learn more about river safety and current conditions.

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Want to Make Our Community a Better Place? Join Our Team!

• We show compassionate behavior toward all people, at all times.
• We work supportively with one another in a spirit of mutual appreciation for talents and abilities.
• We dedicate ourselves to the mission of the organization, manifesting in practical actions that turn short- and long-term goals into realities.
• We practice careful, sincere, and respectful listening that leads to mutual understanding, consensus building, and organizational stability.
• We strive for the courage and integrity to uphold the civil rights of all, even when doing so may offend those who are opposed to upholding such rights.
• We practice competent decision making in all areas that sustain the organization over time.
• We participate in extensive community involvement in a spirit of radical inclusiveness.

Job Openings at Nevada County: Public Information Officer-Temporary

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

We are seeking a temporary Public Information Officer (PIO) with expertise in public relations, media relations, and community engagement. This position will work full-time in the office (40 hours per week with occasional nights and weekends) for approximately 6 months and will be offered medical coverage.

Do you enjoy educating the public about programs and projects in easy-to-understand language? Are you comfortable engaging face-to-face with the community? Have you worked with local media to answer tough questions under deadline or during an emergency? If so, the communications and outreach team would like to learn more about how you could demonstrate those skills in the temporary PIO position.

The PIO reports to the County’s Assistant County Executive Officer and will help manage the public information and community relations program. A successful PIO requires a high degree of proficiency, initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.

Our goal is transparent and ongoing communication with the community through media relations, social media, websites, and newsletters. We strive to develop sound and innovative public policy and deliver excellent services. As a part of the County Executive Office, you would be a crucial part of a leadership team working closely with County executives, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Accounting Assistant II – Temporary
• Information Systems Manager I – Limited Term
• Accountant – Temporary Part-Time
• Attorney I – Criminal – Public Defender
• Public Information Officer – Temporary Full-Time

View Current Job Openings

Public Health Department Offers Know the Signs Community Training

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that over the last year, Nevada County’s local crisis line (530-265-5811) received more than 3,000 calls for mental health-related support? During the month of May, let’s normalize talking about mental health, asking for help and learning how we can support people in our lives and community who are struggling.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Nevada County Public Health is hosting a free community Know the Signs training on Wednesday, May 24^th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Attendees will learn about the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with someone they’re concerned about, and the resources available to help.

Register for the Training

2023 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER & JOB FAIR
Passion in Action – June 3^rd
11am – 3pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Street Center Building & Lawn

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership in partnership with the Nevada County Fair, the County of Nevada and Connecting Point, is producing Nevada County’s Annual Community Volunteer & Job Fair at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3^rd.

Our community is rich with individuals and nonprofit organizations that enhance our lives every day with their commitment to help people connect, grow and thrive. The Passion in Action event will see dozens of local nonprofit and community impact organizations, including the Nevada County Fair, participating as ‘vendors’ of volunteer and job opportunities.  These groups will be ready to share their needs and employment options with job seekers and volunteers as they seek to engage civically minded community members in their work.

This unique event will provide not only the opportunity, but the space, to encourage individuals with a passion, and the desire to put that passion into action, to find an organization that will provide the place to make that action a reality. 

CALLING ALL NONPROFITS!

If you are interested in having a booth at the Volunteer & Job Fair, don’t miss out and sign up NOW! All of the organizations that are signed up by May 18 will be listed in ads in The Union on May 23 and 31. We’re also doing ads and OpEds on YubaNet, PSAs and interviews on KVMR and KNCO, and we have many big partners pushing the information to their employees and stakeholders (county, hospital, community groups, etc.). We’re really making a push for community attendance and also expect that the nicer weather will be a draw for attendees to come out this year!

Passion in Action is FREE to the public and promises to be a delightful afternoon of community and connection. Plus, food vendors will be on hand to offer visitors a snack or beverage as they explore the many community impact organizations.  Save the date and share this opportunity with fellow community members and nonprofits. Don’t miss this new, annual event and find the place to put YOUR Passion in Action! For more details, visit the CNL website page