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North San Juan Cherry Festival: Where Small-Town Magic Still Marches On
Mark your calendars, clear your Saturday, and gather the family—it’s time for one of our most beloved community traditions! The 130th Annual Cherry Festival & Parade is rolling through North San Juan on Saturday, June 21st, 2025…
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Nevada County’s Best Live Music Pub + Bar Spots for Summer
If you’re craving live music, elbow-room chats, and a great local vibe, Nevada County’s pubs are delivering—big time. I tracked down the top upcoming gigs, jam sessions, and all-around good-time sounds happening in towns across Grass Valley…
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Discipline Without Damage: Why Less Structure & More Connection Might Be the Parenting Shift We All Need
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how many activities is too many?” while frantically packing snacks for soccer, piano, and the meltdown happening in the backseat—you’re not alone. And hey, you’re not a bad parent for wanting…
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Cash for Compost? Nevada County’s Dirt-Cheap Deal for Local Growers
If you’re growing anything in Nevada County—veggies, fruit, herbs, maybe even some accidental pumpkins from last fall’s compost pile—you’ll want to perk up for this one.
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Summer at the Library: Where Boredom Goes to Die
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably said the words “go read a book” at least five times before lunch now that school’s out. But what if I told you there’s a place in town offering free…
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Get Wildfire Ready: Nevada County Is Prepared, Are You?
Let’s just call it what it is: wildfire season isn’t some far-off “maybe.” It’s real, it’s annual, and if you live in Nevada County, it’s personal. The trees we adore, the trails we hike, the land we…
