Escaped residential debris burns continue to be a leading cause of fire suppression calls in Nevada County. Learning to safely and cleanly burn vegetation debris helps to minimize smoke emissions and allows firefighters time to respond to true emergencies. It is your responsibility to know and follow local and state burning regulations. Failure to follow these regulations is a misdemeanor offense and you may be fined and prosecuted for the expense of containing a wildfire.
The Scotch Broom Challenge was created in 2007 to address the spread of this highly flammable and invasive plant in our community. The Scotch Broom Challenge started with just a few sites in Nevada County. In the spring of 2012 over 250 volunteers took the Scotch Broom Challenge and pulled broom at 21 sites throughout Nevada County and Placer County.
Local groups and agencies are once again teaming up and taking the Scotch Broom Challenge. We hope to educate and get people motivated in the region to combat this highly flammable invasive weed. Scotch Broom Challenge pulls are generally from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No experience is needed. Equipment and supplies are provided. All ages and abilities welcome. Sign up online at Scotch Broom Challenge Sign Up or call the Fire Safe Council at 530-272-1122
Bring your family and friends, pick a site and participate in one of Nevada County’s most fun and satisfying challenges.
The areas to be cleared are the roadsides along Banner Lava Cap Road from Pittsburgh Mine Road to Gracie Road; and Gracie Road from Banner Lava Cap Road to lower portion of Gracie. The Banner Mountain Homeowners Association has been working to remove the broom along these roads for four years. Both roads are fire evacuation routes for Banner Mountain. Broom growing along these roadsides can obstruct drivers’ view of side roads, increase the potential of a fire being started from a cigarette being tossed from a passing car, and more importantly, prevent the use of these roads as an evacuation routes in the event of a major fire. This project site is sponsored by the Banner Mountain Homeowners Association. The site coordinator is Chuck Staetz. To volunteer on this site or any other site please, register with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County by either registering online or by calling 530-272-1122.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Woolman School, Nevada City
Woolman School
Woolman is a semester high school program situated on 230 acres just off Jones Bar. This site is sponsored by The Woolman School. Site coordinator is Jacob Holzberg-Pill. To volunteer on this site or any other site please, register with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County by either registering online or by calling 530-272-1122.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will chip any brush that is cleared from defensible space of any permanent structure and/or 30’ from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes. Any vegetation that grows past such limitations is beyond the boundaries of what we can chip.
Grant funding is very limited for the Chipping program. We need your support to keep the program functional. The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County relies on a suggested donation of $75 per hour from chipping customers, membership dues and generous donations of local businesses and Nevada County residents to keep the program running.
To use the chipping program:
1. Create your piles to be chipped. See program requirements below.
3. After the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County receives your chipping application they will enter it on the appropriate neighborhood route. Chipping is completed on a six to eight week rotation throughout all the different neighborhoods. When you complete your piles for chipping and submit your chipping application will determine how long it will be before the chipper arives to complete your chipping. Sustaining members of the Fire Safe Council generally recieve chipping service within two weeks. If you would like to learn how to receive priority chipping please visit our membership page.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is not able to chip:
Solid piles of leaves.
Pine needles.
Yard clippings.
Decaying wood.
Scotch Broom
Timber harvest projects.
Waste Management offers a “Green Waste Pick-Up” program to dispose of such materials. They can be contacted at (530) 274-3090.
Program Requirements:
Chipping piles need to be stacked along a road or driveway frontages which will allow the crew to work from the road or driveway.
Piles must be placed within 5 feet of chipper access.
Piles must be placed on the uphill side of road or driveway.
Piles must be free of roots/stumps, rocks and mud, poison oak, scotch broom and blackberries and other vines.
Piles must be stacked with the cut ends facing the same direction, pointing towards access route to piles.
All material chipped will be blown back onto the property or put in a pile where the brush was or.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will provide service on a first-come, first–served basis.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County cannot clean up timber harvest projects or vacant lots.
This house so nicely decorated is located in Cascade Shores on Banner Quaker Hill Road. It’s a little hard to take good pictures because of the many pine trees in the way. Shots were taken with Samsung WB850F camera with F2.8 at 1/10 second. Camera has GPS tagging which is great when you are traveling since you can always go back to see where you took the picture.
Merry Christmas to all.
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Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 25, and receive $1 off admission
The Nevada County Fairgrounds and HOPE (Helping Other People Eat) in Nevada County are teaming up to help feed those in need in Nevada County.
Bring a can of food (or two or three) to the Country Christmas Faire on Sunday, November 25, and the Fairgrounds will give you a coupon for $1 off general admission to the Christmas Faire on that day (one coupon per person). Volunteers from HOPE will collect the cans at the food collection bins at the Fairgrounds from 10 am – 4 pm at Gates 1, 3 and 5, which is also where you’ll receive your coupon.
With the help of HOPE, all food collected at the Fairgrounds on Sunday will be used to help feed those in need in Nevada County. HOPE in Nevada County is a program established through the Grass Valley Elks. Through this program, the Grass Valley Elks partner with the Food Bank of Nevada County to feed those in need, as well as working with the organization on a school snack program. HOPE distributes food once a month on the third Saturday of each month to anyone in the county in need of food and emergency food.
The Country Christmas Faire is happening Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Cost is $4, and free to children under 12. Parking is $5; however, Faire-goers will receive one free admission for each paid parking pass.
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Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the 10th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 23 – 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Houses, bungalows, cottages, and castles fashioned from spicy gingerbread will be displayed for holiday shoppers to enjoy at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend festivities.
Competitors may enter any of the many categories, including children, teens, adults, special needs, families, and groups. There’s even a category for children under 8 years of age who want to enter a house made by a kit. New this year, there are categories for traditional and non-traditional entries.
Ribbons are given to all winners, and, additionally, the Best of Show winner will receive $100. A special gift basket from Tess’ Kitchen Store will be also awarded to the Best of Show winner and the People’s Choice Award.
Entry forms must be received at the Fairgrounds between now and Friday, November 16 by 4 pm. The actual gingerbread house entry must be delivered to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 20 between the hours of 11 am – 6 pm. The cost is $2 to enter, and all Gingerbread House exhibitors will receive two free passes to the Country Christmas Faire.
Entry forms and a complete list of rules can be picked up at the Fairgrounds office on McCourtney Road, or downloaded from the Fair’s website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.
The 28th annual Country Christmas Faire begins Friday, November 23, and runs through Sunday, November 25. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5; however, Faire-goers will receive one free admission for each paid parking pass.
Talented artisans fill the Fairgrounds exhibit buildings with quality hand-made crafts and unique gifts, so you can get all your holiday shopping done in one location. Visitors to the Faire will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, wagon rides, and a community bon-fire. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet children and a photographer will be available to capture the special moment with Santa.
Free babysitting will be offered so parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping, and errand elves will be available to assist shoppers throughout the event.
The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. For more information, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.
Sandy Gold of Grass Valley was the winner in 2012 of the Art Work Contest
The Nevada County Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find the best artwork to illustrate the 2013 Nevada County Fair circus theme – “Under the Big Top.” If you’re a talented artist, and you’d like $250, this is the contest to enter!
The contest, which is open to Nevada County residents only, takes place now through Friday, December 7. If you submit the winning artwork, you will win $250 and a 2013 Nevada County Fair package that includes admission tickets, parking and carnival coupons. Additionally, the winning artwork will be used on various Fair promotional pieces, print ads, buttons, t-shirts, banners, posters, and flyers.
Interested artists may use any medium and can submit up to three entries, which must be on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper. Entries can be delivered to the Fairgrounds Office at 11228 McCourtney Road or mailed to the Fair Office at PO Box 2687, Grass Valley, CA 95945. A complete set of rules can be found on the Fair’s website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com, or by calling the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217.
The 2013 Nevada County Fair is August 7 – 13, 2013
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The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a costume contest at its Halloween event on Saturday, October 27, from 1 – 4 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The costume parade and contest will take place at 2 pm at the Main Exhibit Building, with prizes awarded following the contest.
There will also be games and treats for kids, face painting, and even a cupcake walk! Hot dogs and all the fixins’ will be served and DJs Bobby ‘G’ and Tonni ‘T’ will provide family-friendly music for all to enjoy. The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Model Railroad will be open for tours, and, weather permitting, Empire Carriage Company will provide carriage rides around the Fairgrounds.
Additionally, the Rotary Club of Grass Valley will host its annual “Ball Drop,” with a chance to win $1,000, at 3:30 at the Fairgrounds. Tickets will be available at the event. The local Grass Valley Fire Department ladder truck that will do the golf ball drop will be on the grounds at 1:30 and will provide treats and welcome children to tour the fire truck.
It’s all happening, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 27 from 1 – 4 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The cost is only $5 per person and includes food, treats, games and entertainment! Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at the Fairgrounds.
The Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds event is sponsored by Cirino’s at Main Street/Cirino’s Bar and Grill. Click here for information or call
(530) 273-6217.
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Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Graveyard Ghoul-a at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 27, from 8 pm to midnight. As part of the fun, there will be numerous costume contests, including one for the most original costume, one for the scariest/goriest costume, one for the best costumed couple, and one for the most humorous costume. Contestants will have a chance to win cash, as well as carnival tickets and tickets to the annual Nevada County Fair and the Draft Horse Classic.
The event will feature dancing, and DJsBobby ‘G’ and Tonni ‘T’ playing dance hits and crowd-favorites that will keep the crowd moving all night! They’ll also be taking requests at the event, so be prepared to dance to your favorite song!
A bar will be available for beer and booooze; hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, and sweets will be available; and fantastic door prizes will be given away.
Tickets to the Graveyard Ghoul-a are $10 if purchased in advance, and $15 at the door. Parking is free. For your convenience, camping will be available for only $10. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
To purchase your tickets in advance, visit the Fair Office on McCourtney Road or call the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217. Details can be found at click here.
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in costume prepare to enjoy the games, activities, and treats at the Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds, taking place this year on Saturday, October 27.
Fun at the Fairgrounds: 1 – 4 pm – Graveyard Ghoul-a: 8 pm – midnight
Join in the fall festivities and Halloween fun at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 27. This year, there are two events to choose from – “Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds” during the day for children and families, and a “Graveyard Ghoul-a” at night for those 21 years and older. Rain or shine, in costume or in street clothes, don’t miss out on the fun!
Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds: A Treat for the Kids
Bring your family and friends for some Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds, from 1- 4 pm on Saturday, October 27. Hot dogs will be served, and there will be treats for the kids, a cupcake walk, and lots of games. Plus, you don’t want to miss the costume contests and a chance to win some great prizes!
The cost for the Halloween event at the Fairgrounds is only $5 per person and includes food, treats, games, and entertainment! Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. This family-friendly Halloween event is hosted by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation.
Graveyard Ghoul-a: A Treat for Adults
Adults have fun at a costume contest at last year’s Graveyard Ghoul-a at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This year’s event is October 27 from 8 pm – midnight.
In the evening, for those over 21 years of age, we’ve got some ghoulish goings-on at the Graveyard Ghoul-a, which takes place on Saturday, October 27, from 8 pm to midnight. Join us for a ghoulishly good time, including dancing, a rockin’ DJ, beer and booooze, food and a costume contest. And you don’t want to miss out on some great door prizes. Tickets to the Graveyard Ghoul-a are $10 if purchased in advance, and $15 at the door. Parking is free, and, for your convenience, camping will be available at a special rate of $10.
For advance tickets for the Graveyard Ghoul-a event, call the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217, or for details about the Halloween events, visit the fairgrounds website.
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