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December 2008    |
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Victorian Christmas, the old-fashioned celebration held each year in this colorful California Gold Rush town, evokes holiday memories of an earlier era. During the event, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and transformed back in time. Christmas melodies and costumed characters remind visitors of another time and place.
Victorian Christmas 2008 is featured Wednesday nights, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 6-9 p.m., and on two Sunday afternoons, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, from 1:30-6 p.m. There is no admission charge. Holiday celebrants fill the streets, sampling the outdoor fare of friendly hawkers and vendors and food and goods offered by downtown restaurants and specialty shops. Victorian singers, bagpipers, a living nativity scene and visits with Santa Claus are among the attractions. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire and enjoy strolling minstrels, brass bands, hay wagon rides and much more. Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Sundays 1:30-6 p.m.
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Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, & 19
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41st Annual Cornish Christmas. Recapture the spirit ofChristmas past amid the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley, California during the annual Cornish Christmas Celebration. Mill and W. Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir, Tommyknocker Cloggers and, of course, Santa Claus. Handmade arts and craft from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink can be purchased from a number of restaurants and specialty food. Interested street vendors can call for more information 530-272-8315.
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A lighting ceremony will take place for the 23rd Annual "Tree of Love", sponsored by the Friends of Hospice to honor loved ones who have died over the last year. The tree will have 6500 lights to represent the lives Hospice has helped take their last journey with dignity and love. Prior to the lighting Friends of Hospice will host a "Celebration of Lives" service. We will light a glass encased candle for each person whose life we served this year. The candle is then presented to each family for a keepsake. A memorial "tree" card will be displayed on four 10 foot tree in the lobby of the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave. NC. It will be a spectacular display holding over 1500 personal messages honoring our loved ones. A $10 donation will light a light in rememberance or honor of a loved one. Send check payable to Friends of Hospice PO Box 81 Nevada City. 6p.m. Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Rd. NC. Free to attend. 432-3066
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Nevada County Concert Band. The 50-piece band presents a free concert of popular, classical, and seasonal music. Featured is the ever-popular "William Tell Overture," plus selections from Gershwin's "Po rgy and Bess," "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera, and the folk song "My Grandfather's Clock." Several small ensembles will demonstrate their instruments, and the band will play several winter season's songs from Broadway, such as "Toyland," "We Need a Little Christmas," and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas." This is a free family-oriented concert, and is great for all ages, with refreshments provided at intermission. See more at www.nccb.org. 2:30pm - 4:00pm. First Baptist Church, 1866 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945. 530-272-6228
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The Yuba Watershed Institute presents, the 11th Annual Fungus Foray. Join us Friday, December 12th for a pre-event slide show at 7:30 PM with featured presenter Christopher Hobbs, author of "Medicinal Mushrooms." Then come back to the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM for the main event. Foray into the Yuba Watershed's most abundant fungi pockets to collect, identify and discuss the area's mushrooms. In the afternoon, the festivities will continue at the Schoolhouse with an array of fungus-inspired activities for the entire family. Mushroom merchandise will be available for sale. Bring a lunch and be prepared to walk in the woods. Also useful: collection basket, waxed paper bags, knife, hand lens. Rain or Shine Event! 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. $20 General; $15 YWI Members; Children under 18 Free; Friday evening slide show: $5.00. 530-292-3589.
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Donation Day Parade.10 A.M. Downtown Grass Valley. Free. Local elementary school children will march through the streets of Grass Valley at 10 a.m. carring donations of canned food during the 125th Donation Day Parade. The event, sponsored by the Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society (since 1873), generates three full boxes of food for approximately 155 area families. 530-478-0223
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