Robin's Report -
Thank You John Adams!
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In July 1776, John Adams, one of our founding fathers, wrote in a letter to his wife Abigail,
“It (
Independence Day
) ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, (an old form of the word "show") Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and
Illuminations
from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
DID YOU KNOW that
the tradition of setting off
fireworks on the 4 of July
began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day? Ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the
13 colonies
. The
Pennsylvania Evening Post
reported: “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.”
History.com>
Thanks to John Adam’s proclamation, the tradition of fireworks has become the crowning illumination of the Nation’s annual Independence Day Celebrations.
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What about our 4
th
of July 2020? With the community held captive by COVID, No Gatherings or Mass Gatherings permitted, and the traditional celebration organized by the
4
th
of July Committee
canceled, the continuity of this cherished tradition was seemingly at risk.
But Wait! Leave it to the
Community with a Big Heart
to find a way to keep this beloved tradition alive, albeit taking a unique approach!
Thanks to the Cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, the
Parade
will go on! Winding elaborately through Grass Valley and Nevada City neighborhoods, our city leaders are bringing the Parade to you--down your street, past your house, embracing the essence of local.
Thanks to the immense generosity of individuals, organizations, and business leaders, graciously facilitated by the City of Grass Valley, a
Fireworks Spectacular
will grace the skies above the Dorsey Overpass. John Adams would be proud of us- the fireworks show will go on!
In downtown Grass Valley, on the morning of July 4th, the
Grass Valley School Foundation
,
the
Greater Grass Valley Chamber
and the
Nevada County Fairgrounds
volunteers will be poised to place the Stars and Stripes throughout the town. The Military and Veterans organizations will present their Color Guard and assemble their organizations for a mini Patriotic Parade through Grass Valley, beginning at City Hall and ending at the Del Oro Theater.
Our Flag will wave, our Veterans will be honored, and our community will celebrate the most important day in our Nation’s history. COVID may hold us temporarily captive, but it cannot and will not destroy our Hope, Strength, Community Spirit or Celebrated Traditions. We are
In This Together
and we are
#NevadaCountyStrong!
Wishing you all a Happy, Safe 4th of July. Find Event Details Below
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Stay Safe, Well, and always remember that we ARE
#NevadaCountyStrong!
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Announcement
Merchants
Are You Open?
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Grass Valley Downtown Association
Are You Open on the 4th of July
?
Merchants and businesses in Historic Downtown Grass Valley- Will you be Open for Business on the 4th of July? If so, please complete this short survey!
Take the Survey>
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Announcement
It's Showtime!
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Sierra Theaters
Presents
Movies at the Del Oro Theater
The Del Oro is Open! We have a fun selection of Movies chosen just for you! Recommendation: arrive a little early to get snacks and find your seats. With our new reserved seating, it takes a few extra minutes to get oriented. Thanks for your patience and
Reserve your seat now>
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Announcement
SPARC Virtual Workshop
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"Our Local Business Mentors SPARC Your Professional Development"
Wednesday,
July 1st
@
12:00 PM
SPARC 6-Week Wednesday Series Begins
Join us at Noon for "
How to Create a Fresh New Vision and Dump the Noise and Distraction"
with Presenter Meighan Newhouse, leader of Learning Solutions.
Learn More>
Register>
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Announcement
Spiritual Renewal Week
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Wednesday,
July 1st –
Sunday,
July 5th
Nityananda at The Expanding Light
invites you to
join them for
Spiritual Renewal Wee
k starting June 29th for a week of enhanced programming, including restoration, self development, and creative energy with presenters and friends around the world.
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Announcement
Artful Happy Hour at CFA
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The Center For the Arts
Presents
Artful Happy Hour!
— Limited Capacity Gallery & Bar Event —
Join us at
The Center
on Thursdays and Fridays this summer to peruse the current fine art exhibit in the
Granucci Gallery
.
This is a Free event. Donations are welcome.
Learn More>
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Announcement
Summerfest Virtual Event!
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Music In the Mountains
Presents
Virtual Summerfest Concerts
Happy Birthday USA!
Join us virtually as we celebrate the United States of America with a live and pre-recorded collaboration with special guest host.
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Announcement
Stay At Home Parade!
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Cities of Grass Valley & Nevada City
Presents
Stay At Home Parade
The Cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City have planned a
Small Parade
of Emergency Response and Public Works Vehicles that will take an elaborate route through both cities. the modified Parade Route will allow residents to Stay at Home and watch the Parade!
View Parade Route>
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Announcement
Virtual July 4th Parade!
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Nevada County Media
Presents
Virtual July 4th PARADE!
This year our 119th
4th of July Parade
can be seen at 11:00 AM on the following channels.
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Announcement
Stay At Home Fireworks!
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The City of Grass Valley
Presents
4th of July Fireworks!
Thank You
Community Sponsors
for making this possible! Enjoy the
Fireworks with the Cit
y! Look towards the sky over the Hwy 49 and the Dorsey Drive Overpass. Watch the Spectacular from the comfort of your home or near your home with household members.
Learn More>
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Announcement
Transfer Station Closed- 4th!
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Waste Management of Nevada County
wants to
remind customers that the McCourtney Road, Washington and North San Juan transfer stations will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The facilities will return to normal business hours on Sunday, July 5
Learn More>
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Saturday,
July 6
&
Sunday,
July 7
@
10 AM
The
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
will be open on
June 27th
and rail bus rides will be available on that day. Reservations are strongly recommended and wearing a mask is required until further notice. Social Distancing will be observed both in the museum and on the rail buses. Admission is Free and Reservations are recommended. Call
(530) 470-0902
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Announcement
Support Local Vendors!
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Join us at the
Car Hop
Saturday,
July 6
&
Sunday,
July 7
@
11 AM
Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too!
TFF Carhop
Events
support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats!
Eric Rood Administration Center
parking lot at
950 Maidu Avenue
in Nevada City
.
Read More>
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Announcement
Sierra College Here for You!
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The majority of classes at
Sierra
will be offered online this fall. Take advantage of the flexibility of online courses and the academic supports available at Sierra to learn new skills for your job or business, or even start a Virtual Business. Fall classes begin August 24.
Registration opens June 30 for new students.
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Announcement
Enter Your Video
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Let Us Help Make Your Re-Opening GRAND!
Sponsored by
The Union Newspaper
and
KNCO
As local businesses start to reopen, and implementing the changes that are required, we would like to offer a video gallery for all businesses. It's complimentary and you can share with our audiences your new businesses info. Tell us about your business in a short :60 second or less video.
Learn More>
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Announcement
Evacuation Tag Initiative
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The
Sheriff’s Office
, in partnership with the
Office of Emergency Services
, is excited to announce our brand new
Evacuation Tag Program
. These evacuation tags are free to the public and will be used by residents to help first responders quickly identify already evacuated houses during a wildfire.
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Announcement
Online Art Exhibition
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N
evada County Arts Council
Presents
What I Make Of My Space
, an online exhibition prompted by global guidance to "shelter in place" at the beginning of the COVID-19 public health crisis.We invite you to explore the work of artists from around the world. Please read their stories, and consider
What I Make Of My Space
a sort of journey from wherever you might still be sheltering in place.
View the Online Exibition>
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Announcement
Job Opening at Sears
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Sears Hometown Store:
We’re looking for Store Manager &Sales Associates. This is an exciting opportunity for part time or full time work, where you can use your skills to earn a base wage
PLUS
commission.
Apply in person
Sears Hometown Store
129 Idaho Maryland Rd
Grass Valley CA 95945
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Small Business Funding is Available Through
ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
deadline to apply is September 30th
Notice: Now Accepting New Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance. Small business owners and qualified agricultural businesses in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Application
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Announcement
Make Your Emergency Plan
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PG&E
has launched a new tool on their
Safety Action Center
-
Make Your own Emergency Pla
n
- this helps customers prepare for wildfires and other emergencies.
By answering a few short questions, we'll help you compile and organize the important information that you need for your family or workplace emergency plan.
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Announcement
Workers Comp Revisions
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Commissioner
Ricardo Lara
issues
Order
adopting
Emergency Workers’ Compensation Regulations
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These
new regulations
will mandate insurance companies to recompute premium charges for policyholders to reflect reduced risk of loss
April 13th Bulletin>
May 15th Bulletin>
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Announcement
Get Tested in Grass Valley
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Two
OptumServe COVID-19
testing sites are available in
Grass Valley
and
Truckee
. Symptomatic or asymptomatic can be tested. Insured, under-insured, and uninsured are welcome.You must pre-register and schedule an appointment
Registration Page>
or call
888-634-1123
. Testing appointments are available Tuesday-Saturday
Learn More>
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Announcement
Reopening Guidelines
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Nevada County Rebound
Businesses Reopening Toolkit Do you need PPE resources and supplies? Guidelines for your industry?Find answers and suppliers in the
Rebound Business Resilience
Checklist & Tool Kit
Here
>
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Announcement
Covid-19 Resources
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Nevada County Arts Council
is hard at work to share the most current news and resources for our creative community and our community at large. Whether you are looking for comfort, inspiration or practical guidance, we are here to help.
Enjoy these resources and please reach out to us during these uncertain times
Read More>
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Announcement
15 Years of Service
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June marks 15 years of life-changing service from
Hospitality House
, the community’s only year-round emergency homeless shelter for the general homeless population. When it first became a recognized 501(c)(3), it offered weekly lunches with plans to introduce a nomadic shelter to the community by fall of that same year.
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Announcement
NCM is Seeking Interns
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Nevada County Media
is a creative hub for all things film and video. Are you interested in learning new skills? Are you creative? Are you a people person? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you have tech skills? If any of the above apply to you, try a
Nevada County Media
Internship
! Interns are not required to have knowledge in the above areas however, it would be helpful.
Learn More>
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Announcement
Grand Jury 2020-2021
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Nevada County Superior Court Seeks Volunteers For the
2020-2021 Grand Jury
The Superior Court of California, County of Nevada is seeking applications from Nevada County citizens interested in an opportunity to serve on the 2020-2021 Grand Jury. The Grand Jury’s one-year term begins on July 1, 2020 and ends on June 30, 2021
Learn How to Serve>
Read Brochure>
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Announcement
Find out WHO is Open
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The Essential Business and Services
COVID-19 Community Alliance Guide
has launched! It is interactive and listings include small businesses, grocery, sundry, community service providers, and restaurants. ALL Businesses have the opportunity to be included and edit their profiles.
Register Your Business>
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Stay In Touch •
Member Newsletters
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Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
128 East Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4667
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