NEVADA COUNTY

California Lectures Announces 2010-2011 Season
Michele Norris, David Plouffe, Terry McMillan and More press release

Grower's Markets
There are 5 different Farmer's Markets in Nevada County this year.

The Nevada City Farmers Market features more than 10 local farms, two stages of local music, artisans, children's activities, and educational demonstrations as well as prepared breakfast and lunch vendors. The Market is every Saturday morning through October on Union Street between Broad and Commercial. 8 AM - 12PM. 530-432-8734.

The Nevada City Certified Growers Market is held from 3-6 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Road.

Is NC Really a Ghost Town?
You can learn all about Nevada City’s ghosts from tour guide Mark Lyon, who leads Nevada City Ghost Tours on Saturday evenings through October. The walking tours depart from 101 Boulder Street (the corner of Broad, Boulder and Nevada streets) at 7:30 p.m. The adventure is $10 for adults and $5 for young people 12 and under. Ages 5 and under are free. Call 265-6877.

Celtic Festival. The festival hosts 5 music stages and 6 more performance venues. Bring an instrument to numerous jam sessions and music workshops, dance in the pavilion, research your ancestry or join over 200 volunteers that make it all possible. Fairgrounds.

Celtic culture including music, jams, dance, pageantry, living history, falconry, athle tics, storytelling, bagpipers, actors, jugglers, and shopping. Nine stages and performance areas. Mainstage hosts The Elders, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne. Musicians bring your instruments and join jam sessions and workshops. Guilds will recreate points and places in time. Amateur and professional athletes test their strength and skill in Scottish Games. Camping available. $10 - $45. Oct. 2 10am-10pm; Oct. 3 10am-8pm. 530-265-9073

League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County is presenting a Candidate's Forum for State Assembly District 3 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. followed by a Candidate's Forum for State Senate District 4 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Questions will be submitted by the media and the audience. The public is invited to attend. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Center of the Arts, 314 West Main St, Grass Valley. Free. 530.478.0342

Wednesday October 6, 2010
Walking Tour of downtown Grass Valley Wedding venues. Our meeting will begin at 6:00 at The Civic Arts Center in downtown Grass Valley. Joy of Life Events, Donna Hoekstra, 530-432-4030  
donna@joyoflifeevents.com

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County is presenting a Candidates Forum on The Grass Valley City Council from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. followed by a Candidates Forum for Nevada County Treasurer from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Questions will be submitted by the media and audience. The public is invited to attend this timely and informative Forum presentation. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Grass Valley City Council Chambers, 125 East Main St. Grass Valley. Free. 530.478.0342

Forest Monitoring Tours. The tours will include an overview of a variety of planned and accomplished forest treatments ranging from thinning, group selection, fuels reduction and establishing defensible space (using method such as tree removal or harvest, mastication [shred and scatter], prescribed burning) to watershed restoration and special meadow, aspen and oak habitat enhancement. 9am: Almanor Ranger District, Lassen National Forest – Grays Peak DFPZ; Please call the Monitoring Field Tour Coordinator for more information. John Zarlengo (530) 258-2141

Tour schedule

CLIMBING FOR A CAUSE
A FUNdraiser for Camp Okizu - A Camp For Children with Cancer and their Family Members. Come for the fun, a challenge and to support Camp Okizu. Participants can climb among 100ft pine trees on climbing elements 10-80ft high or take a ride on the mini zipline. The climbing elements are constructed of cables, logs, ropes, and platforms. Everyone welcome! All climbers must be 5yrs or older and anyone under 18yrs must have a parent or adult chaperone present.All safety equipment is provided.Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. On Course Inc. Ropes Course , 10840 Gilmore Way, Grass Valley, Located in the forest behind Lyman Gilmore Middle School. $5 per climb. 10am-5pm. 530-320-2566

Family History Day. Family History Day at the California State Archives will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the California State Archives, 1020 "O" Street, Downtown Sacramento from 8:30am to 4pm.  Mark your calendars now for this all-day FREE event! flyer press release 

ANTIQUE AND ART SALE at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Saturday, October 9th from 9am to 3pm, Peace Lutheran located at 838 W. Main St, Grass Valley, will host a Antique and Art sale benefiting the children of Peace. The fellowship hall will be transformed into an elegant Antique and Art venue, with beautifully displayed treasurers. Items include collectable pottery, glass, paintings, books, dolls and much more! If you are a collector or just love beautiful vintage pieces, please join us for this exciting sale and help the youth of Peace! Free. For more information, contact Lois Studt, 432-3186 or Dave Gable 432-4406.

In an encore performance, Mark Growden will perform with his trio, Chris Grady (Tom Waits and Beth Custer) on trumpet and cornet, and Seth Ford-Young (Tom Waits and Sean Hayes) on upright bass. The Alburquerque Alibi wrote that Growden, “has to be one California’s most colorful and intriguing musicians.” The East Bay Express said, “Torrid lyricism and fierce accordion rascality. His live shows are becoming the stuff of legend.” To hear Mark Growden's music visit www.markgrowden.org. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. $15 advance/members; $18 door. 7:30pm. 530-265-2826.

Mad As Hell Doctors is a panel of doctors who share their observations about the problems and possible solutions to the current health care system, ignored by the current federal reform bill. This event invites audience participation. Held at the historic Nevada Theatre, the event includes local musicians, a short video, and refreshments supplied by our local Summerthyme's Bakery. Sponsored by HCA-Health Care for All (Californians) and the League of Women Voters. 6pm. Admission: free, donations accepted. Please visit MadAsHellDoctors.com to see more. 530 273-3033

A harvest festival on the San Juan Ridge, the Autumn Shindig is a favorite for everyone who comes. It i s a fun and entertaining family event with games, music, juggling, magic tricks, cotton candy, ice cream, tamales, hot dogs, face painting, cool vendors, sack races, tug-of-war and much, much more. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. Noon til dusk. Free. 530-265-2826.

MaMuse is One Voice Divided. Beautiful Harmonies woven into a tapestry of strings and stillness. MaMusic stirs the heart through deep soul felt lyrics and sparse supportive instrumentation. Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker together create original music that breathes. Tight vocal harmonies ring out a cappella or blend with upright bass, mandolin, guitar, and flute to deliver a message of living joyfully on this planet Earth. North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. $15 advance/members; $18 door. 7:30pm. 530-265-2826

Altar Show, Art of Renewal and Remembrance. Northern Mines Bldg, Nevada County Fairgrounds. 12 - 8pm. 265-5804.