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Downtown GV Happenings

August 07, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT NEED TO KNOW!

*** LANE CLOSURES ***

Beginning Monday, August 7th - Wednesday, August 9th

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Caltrans is alerting motorists of upcoming lane closures and traffic control along State Route 49 (SR-49) and

State Route 174 (SR-174) in Nevada County for tree removal work.


Click to see MAPS and more INFORMATION

Mark Your Calendar

for MONDAY'S WITH THE MAYOR!

*** Great Discussions ***

Monday's with the Mayor



The next meeting:

Monday, August 28th from

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

• City Hall •

125 E. Main Street

Mayors' Conference Room


Mayor Arbuckle welcomes all citizens of Grass Valley to stop by and share their comments on aspects of the city.


July 31, 2023 with Mayor Arbuckle was fabulous. Click to see!

COME JOIN on the 7th.

Promotions Meeting


CANCELED Tuesday, August 9th

 @ 9:00 am

W

Rescheduled to

Tuesday, August 15th


AGENDA >

*** New Meeting Location ***

Board / Merchants Meeting


Wednesday, August 9th

 @ 9:00 am

W

THIS MONTH

We are meeting on

Mill Street

Corner of Bank and Mill


AGENDA >

Economic Vitality Meeting


Thursday, August 10th

 @ 9:30 am


Join us at the

GVDA office at

128 East Main Street


AGENDA >

Don't Miss These Events Some Happening Now and Some Happening in the Future

Store Closing August 8th


THIS IS IT!!!

After 9 1/2 years Beautiful is closing its doors as the building has been sold.

Everything MUST GO!

120 W. Main St, Grass Valley

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Monday through Sunday

Through Early August

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GALA!

Gala benefiting

Music in the Mountains

October 21st

 

It's never too early to plan for a holiday! Get your tickets NOW to the Ball with Dinner, Dancing and a Live Auction. You could win tickets to the 2024 Summer Olympics in France!!! Learn More About This Event >

Pioneer Energy is Coming to Grass Valley

Learn About a New Option for Electricity Service through Pioneer Energy


Grass Valley and Nevada City will be Enrolled in Pioneer’s Energy Service on January 1, 2024.PG&E Customers will have the option to "opt out" of switching to Pioneer or staying with PG&E. Learn More>

FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

Deadline to Apply for

FEMA Assistance

Extended to September 1, 2023


Nevada County was recently added to the Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration for the February 2023 Winter Storms. This makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships due to this year’s winter storms. Learn More Click the Three Links:

-Three Steps to SBA Disaster Loans >

-Eligibility to FEMA Assistance >

-SBA Fact Sheet - Disaster Loans >


The Market at Grass Valley

Thursday, August 10rd @ 4:00 pm

Mill Street Between Bank and Neal St.

Certified Farmers Market

Fruits, Berries, Microgreens, Vegetables, and Flowers along with Food & Craft Vendors, and Live MUSIC!

Nevada County

Wildfire Protection Plan Survey


To facilitate community engagement‚ the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has launched the CWPP Survey. This survey provides an opportunity for Nevada County residents to contribute their insights.

Take the SURVEY>

Now Showing in Downtown Grass Valley!

NOW PLAYING

Week of August 7th to

August 13th

Shows & Times

••• TICKETS •••

NOW PLAYING

Week of August 7th to

August 13th

Shows & Times

••• TICKETS •••

YOU can play a part in making Downtown Beyond Fabulous! Here's how YOU can participate:

2023 Meeting Dates


Board of Directors Merchant Information Meetings: Held on the 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month at 9:00 am in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Hope to See you on August 9th!


Board of Directors Regular Board Meetings: Held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:15 am at GVDA offices located at 128 East Main Street.


Promotions / Events Committee: Co-Chairs Lillie Robertson and Alyssa Orellana

Works with the Event Coordinating Team to format, organize, and raise sponsorships for annual events.

  • The committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 am at the GVDA office at 128 East Main Street.
  • If you'd like to serve on this committee, reach out to Lille Piland at: [email protected]


Economic Vitality: Chair, Joy Porter

The committee works with the Chair and Staff to coordinate outreach to the BID members, to strengthen investor relationships, and enhance the aesthetic environment of downtown.

  • The committee meets on the 2nd Thursday at 9:30 am at the GVDA office at 128 East Main Street.
  • If you'd like to serve on this committee, reach out to Joy Porter at: [email protected]


Design: Chair, Craig Hamilton and City of Grass Valley

With the planned renovation of Mill Street and upgrades to East and West Main Streets, the City of Grass Valley is heading this committee.

  • The committee meets 4th Wednesday at 8:30 am in the Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall
  • If you'd like to volunteer to assist with projects spearheaded by this committee, reach out to Craig Hamilton at: [email protected]

Stay Connected with the GVDA!

Meet the 2023

Board of Directors & Staff

Executive Manager, Robin Galvan-Davies

[email protected]

(530) 272-8315 Office

EXECUTIVE BOARD


Lillie Robertson, Chair • Yuba Blue

[email protected]

Joy Porter, Vice-Chair • Winding Road Imagery

[email protected]

Debbe Blakemore, Treasurer • Associate Member

[email protected]

Alyssa Orellana, Secretary • Champagne Jane Salon

[email protected]

BOARD of DIRECTORS


Sue Amick, Director • Foothill Mercantile [email protected]

Nicole Arbaugh, Director • Stucki Jewelers

[email protected]

Craig Hamilton, Director, RHF Properties

[email protected]

Incoming Directors- 2024 to 2026

Craig Hamilton, Director, RHF Properties

[email protected]

Christine Larkin, Director, Cake Bakery

[email protected]

CITY of GRASS VALLEY LIAISON

Mayor Jan Arbuckle

[email protected]

Council Member Haven Caravelli, Alternate

[email protected]

Funds that were provided through the 

County of Nevada’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation for Community & Economic Resiliency give the Grass Valley Downtown Association the ability to employ a staff complement designed to serve the needs of Historic Downtown Grass Valley and assist our organization in building and regaining resiliency.


Mary Ann Boyer

Administrative, Membership, and Event Support Coordinator

[email protected]

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