Ongoing

Community Book Swap.
First Sunday of the month at NC Seafood, 1-3, rain or shine. The swap is a free-cycling event. Trade/exchange books, CDs, records, DVDs. Tables and categories are all set up. 470-0321 or cheryl.noble@comcast.net

Nevada City Farmers Market
Every Saturday from June 13 through October 31. Union Street between Broad and Commercial. 8:00 a.m. - 12p.m. Local farms, two stages of local music, artisans, children’s activities, and educational demonstrations as well as prepared breakfast and lunch vendors. 432-8734.

Thursday Night Market & Community Concert Series
June 2 - August 27, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Downtown GV. 272-8315, historicgrassvalley.com.

Summer Nights in Nevada City 2009
July 15, 22 & 29, 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Street Fair downtown Nevada City. Arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and music. Musicians perform on outdoor stages throughout the downtown area. Free. Nevada City Chamber 265-2693.

Pre-School Story Time
Penn Valley Library every Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Time
Ages 2 - 3. Truckee Library Children’s Room every, Tuesday 10:30 a.m.

Pre-School Story Time
Madelyn Helling Library Children’s Room every Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Gym Time in Truckee
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.- noon, and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sierra Mountain Community Education Center. Free open gym play, including riding and climbing toys. 582-2583

PAWS to Read at the Library
Madelyn Helling Library Children’s Room every Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Mother Goose Time
Ages 0 - 3. Grass Valley Royce Library Children’s Room every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Storytime on the Ridge
For young children. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. Family Resource Center 292-3174

Babes in Bookland
6 - 24 months. Truckee Library Children’s Room Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Pre-School Story Time
Bear River Library every Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Music Sing Along. All ages. Madeline Helling Library every Thursday, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. 265-7050

Storytelling with Mrs. Fix
Ages 3 - 6. Truckee Library Children’s Room every Thursday, 11:15 a.m.

Spanish Story Time
Truckee Library Children’s Room every Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Baby & Me and Toddler & Me Groups
0- to 12-month-olds and their parents on weekday mornings and 12- to 24-month-olds and their parents on weekday afternoons. www.first5nevco.org or call 530-265-0611 x 223 for more information.

Family Resource Center Drop In Play Space
Come in anytime Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m , Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the child friendly environment and network with other families. Free. 256 Buena Vista St., Grass Valley. 272-8866 ext 203

Tots-and-Twos
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. SNCS, 256 Buena Vista St., Grass Valley. Activities geared toward social development skills, language, nutrition, creative expression, fine and gross motor skills, developing/nurturing curiosity and wonder. Free. 272-8866 ext 203

Family Fun Playgroup
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ridge Family Resource Center. 2-5 year old activities with a focus on movement and music (siblings welcome). Parents stay at the Center and may use the computers, peruse the clothes closet, read a book or do what their hearts please. 292-3174 or frc@tresd.k12.ca.us

Guiding Strong Willed Children Towards Success: Family Resource Center of Truckee’s Parent Project
Tools, techniques and support to raise successful, productive and responsible teens. Family Resource Center of Truckee 587-2513.

Family Fun Night at Family Resource Center
2nd Friday of each month 5:30 -7:30 p.m at Sierra Mountain Education Community Center (behind the fire station) Everyone is welcome for a nutritious and delicious dinner, board games, dodge ball & music. Family Resource Center of Truckee 587-2513 RSVPs appreciated.

Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Monthly Used Book Sale
1st Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Foley Historical Library, 211 N Pine St., Nevada City 265-7050

Parent Leadership Council
First Wednesday of the month 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Children welcome. Lunch Provided. Cindy Santa-Cruz Reed 272-8866 x. 203

Stone Soup
Every Sunday through May 17. 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Truckee Recreation Center, 10046 Church St. Bring your own bowl and spoon. If you can donate please do. If you can’t. please eat! Project MANA Kaili Sanchez (530) 582-4079.

Bridge and Local History
Bridgeport, Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Nevada County Fairgrounds Certified Growers Market
Every Saturday - May thru October. 8:00 a.m.-noon. 11228 McCourtney Rd. Free kids art classes. 265-5551 thegrowersmarket.com

Ages 1 - 4. Grass Valley Library-Royce Branch, Children’s Room Every Tuesday 10:30 - 11 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and general good fun for the little ones.

Pre-School Story Time
Penn Valley Library every Tuesday 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Time
Ages 2 - 3. Truckee Library Children’s Room every, Tuesday 10:30 a.m.

Pre-School Story Time
Madelyn Helling Library Children’s Room every Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Gym Time in Truckee
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.- noon, and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sierra Mountain Community Education Center. Free open gym play, including riding and climbing toys. 582-2583

August

Way Cool Back to School: 7th Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive
Through August 19.  School starts Wednesday, August 19.  Help to provide backpacks and school supplies to students who needed them, from children in pre-school to single moms in college. Women of Worth  272-6851 or  www.women-of-worth.org

Nurturing Parenting Workshop Series
August 12, 26, & September  9, 23. Wednesday Evenings-child care included if you confirm your place before each class. You must attend all 4 classes. 272.8866 ext. 203

Nevada County Fair “A Hare’s Magical A-Fair!”
August 12 – 16, Nevada County Fairgrounds.   10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.  adults $8, seniors $6 (65 and older), $3 for children 6 to 12,  free to children five years old and younger.  Free entertainment all day, every day, throughout the Fairgrounds.  273-6217.  www.nevadacountyfair.blogspot.com

Water Fun and Water Safety
August 18, 10:00 - 11:30  SNCS Family Resource Center.  Free. 272.8866 ext. 203

Budgeting For Success
August 19, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Join CalWORKS, a local CPA, bank representatives and credit consolidators for an evening of information, resources and support to help you to get through these tough times.  Free.  Call to reserve your spot. 272.8866 ext. 203

Nevada County’s Labor Day Eat-In Planning Meeting
August 19.  Briar Patch Community Room.  9:30-10:30 a.m..  The Eat-In is a potluck that takes place on Labor Day (August 19th) and gathers people to support the cause of getting quality, nutritious food into our schools.  ncslowfood@gmail.com

Electric Shock & Albany Hill play at the NEO stage at Thursday Night Market
August 20, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Downtown Grass Valley.  Free

Nevada City Film Festival
August 20-23 Center for the Arts, Miners Foundry, and Magic Theatre. www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com

Tot Swap - Baby & Children’s Clothing (and stuff) Swap
August 22, Drop off items from 10:30 a.m.  - 11:30 .am.  Swap starts at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
144 Hughes Rd. Suite C& D (Upstairs)  across of Sierra Cinemas.  $1- $5 Donation at the door (if you can’t make the donation - don’t worry - as long as you have something to swap, I still want you to come anyway)

If you don’t have anything to swap and can’t make a donation please come between 2:00-3:00 p.m. and see if you would like to take some items home for free.  www.thetotswap.org (530) 913-6848

Race to End Hunger to benefit The Food Bank of Nevada County
August 22 at Pioneer Park, Nevada City.  Registration: 7am,  Run/Walk start time is 8:30am.  Pre-registration $20, includes tote bag if postmarked by August 7, otherwise $25 (tote bag while supplies last).  To register: www.nccn.net/strc or www.active.com.   For info: ariellovett@gmail.com.

Nevada County Concert Band “Victors and Villains” Concert
August 23 Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City.5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.. This is a family-oriented open-air concert in the park featuring representing characters in white hats and dark masks.  Free. 272-6228

United Way 3rd annual BBQ Battle Cook-off
August 27,  4:00 p.m.   Gold Miner’s Inn - Holiday Inn Express.  The public is invited to create teams to compete in the battle or to come by as a taster and vote for the best team. UWNC is accepting and applications for BBQ teams. There will be live music, a raffle, and lots of fun!   274-8111 

Miner’s Picnic
August 29, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Empire Mine State Historic Park.  $3.00 for adults 17 and over, $1.00 for children 6 – 16, under 6 free.  Family oriented day includes:  gold panning, cake walks, ladies slipper kicking contests, children’s games, silent auction, live entertainment and old time music.  Living history presentations in the Bourn Cottage, Clubhouse & Mine Yard.  273-8522  www.empiremine.org

Gold Country Kennel Club Dog Show
August 29 &30, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.  Nevada County Fairgrounds  265-2787.

September

Parent Leadership Council
September 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  Join our parent leadership council and learn more about your child’s development, provide a parent perspective on what programs families need. Voice your concerns and help us make a difference.  PLC meets the first Wednesday of the month for lunch.  Children welcomed.  Free.  272.8866 ext. 203

Farewell to Summer Ice Cream Social
September 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Humbug Days - Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.  Farewell to Summer celebration featuring old fashioned games including sack races, water balloon toss, and bubble blowing contest - make ice cream the old fashioned way, and enjoy a special ghost town tour. $6 per car.   265-2740

Slow Food USA  National Eat In
September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A day to advocate for healthy school lunches.  An outdoor potluck for the entire community.  Throughout the country, people attending Eat Ins will be signing petitions, calling, emailing or texting their regional representatives to Congress with the message to pass new legislation to improve nutritional standards for school lunch programs.  Please RSVP to kailis@projectmana.org   www.slowfoodlaketahoe.org  For info. on the Grass Valley/Nevada City Eat In contact  ncslowfood@gmail.com.

Run for Friendship
September 12, 8:00 a.m.  To further promote physical fitness, each of the 100 girls at The Friendship Club are invited to participate in The Friendship Club’s Run for Friendship 5K/10K run/walk on Saturday, September 12th.  The race begins at The Friendship Club and winds through scenic Nevada City.  This is a fun event for all age levels.   www.friendshipclub.org/run or  265-4311.

Walk a Mile for Literacy
September 12, 10:00 a.m - Noon.  Starts at Gold Miners  Inn, a Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 121 Bank Street.  A comfortable stroll through the downtown Grass Valley shopping area, stopping along the way to enjoy educational table displays about literacy.  $10 for adults and $5  for children (5-12) includes a Walk-a-Mile for Literacy T-shirt.  Read-Up: Nevada County Library’s Free Literacy Service   470-2677 or 470-2772


Be Like Us...Ride the Bus  Poster Contest Deadline
September 15.  Sponsored by the Gold Country Stage and the New Family Post.  The contest is intended to encourage young people and their families to ride the bus and to highlight the importance of reducing our ecological footprint.  273-2727

Great Yuba CleanUp and Restoration Day
September 19,  9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m .  Locations around the Yuba Watershed (Yuba River, Wolf and Deer Creeks too).  Clean up the Yuba River watershed at over 30 locations with a free lunch to celebrate your efforts!  Website sign-ups for your favorite site will begin August 6. Miriam Limov, miriam@syrcl.org or  265-5961 ext. 201.

Day of the Young Child
September 26.  10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m..  Sierra College Nevada County Campus.  A fun fall festival for  children and families, a great place to connect with resources, child care,  and other families.  Lots of food, activities for children, music and entertainment. Gold Country Association for the Education of Young Children: kids.stuff@sbcglobal.net

October

Composting Basics
October 3, 10:00a.m. - Noon at the Rood Center 950 Maidu Drive Nevada City.  Nevada County Master Gardeners  273-0919.  Free.

KVMR’s 2009 Celtic Festival
Saturday and Sunday October 3-4, 2009
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley