Kids Cooking Class

In The Kitchen is offering a Friday class for kids on PASTA making!Friday June 26th - Kids ClassPasta Making3:30-5 pm / $35In this class we will explore some the traditional techniques of making artisan pasta, raviolis and wide noodles. We will also make some simple sauces to enjoy our pasta with!Sign up by calling 478-0669 or emailing!-- Wendy Van WagnerIn The Kitchenwww.wendyvanwagner.com(530) 277-5126Work is love made visible

Couples Workshop

Here is a great opportunity to attend a fantastic couple's workshop, right here in our community:When: June 26-28, 2009 (Friday - Sunday)Where: Oddfellows Lodge in Grass ValleyBarry and I have been together 23 years and last November, we took this workshop in Portland, OR. It was powerful in ways we never imagined. We have both experienced therapy that never touched the places we found by late Friday night of our weekend, let alone the next two days! We continue to use the tools and rituals in our daily life - and I can't imagine ever stopping. It was so profound in fact that my husband jokes about changing our anniversary to that Sunday in November when the weekend ended.The weekend here is led by the founders of this work: Rich Tosi, who is one of the founders of the Mankind Project, and his wife, Char Tosi, founder of Woman Within. With 25 years of experience, they bring incredible leadership, ground-breaking exercises, and a deep knowledge of group and individual dynamics to the weekend. They are amazing! Maybe your relationship is strong and loving and you are looking for tools to help keep it that way. Maybe you are growing apart and would like to increase healthy communication as you separate. I hope that if you and your partner are up for a weekend of growth and insight, you will consider this opportunity.The weekend starts at 5:00 on Friday and ends Sunday at 4:00.The cost for the weekend is $795 and there are no meals or lodging included in that fee. (That's why it's great if you're local, no lodging to worry about.) There is room for 18 couples and 12 spots are already paid up.There is a very minimal website right here that talks about the weekend. Beyond that, Barry and I would be very happy to talk about what happens and what we got out of it.

Aikido'Ka Presents the Samurai Game

Aikido’Ka presents The Samurai Game.
The Samurai Game® is a challenging and life-affirming game in which you become a medieval Japanese samurai. Fully engage in competitions demanding honor, dignity and integrity. Become keenly aware of the beauty and value of life. Demonstrate integrity when no one is watching. Provide support when the going gets tough and rules don’t easily apply. Maintain your commitment with no certainty of success. The Game involves no significant physical contact. The Game is being facilitated by Lance Giroux. Since 1990, Lance has facilitated the Samurai Game in public seminars, at academic conferences, for universities, schools and at corporate retreats – throughout the US, Asia, Europe and Mexico. Some of the many organizations that Lance has provided the Game are: The United Nations Secretariat, Verizon Wireless, Nokia, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of San Francisco, Oklahoma State University, Texas A&M University and many others.
Saturday, May 23 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pmContact Aikido’Ka at (530) 273-2727 for more information or go to JoinAikido.com to register.

Academy of Creative Arts 2009

Academy of Creative Arts 2009 Dates- The Center for the Arts, Grass Valley

Youth ages 7-12 yrs. - June 15-19 • June 22-26 • July 6 -10

Teens ages 13 – 17 yrs. – July 13-17

Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm

$200 per week – discounts available for multiple week sessions and returning students. Limited Scholarships available.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Academy of Creative Arts, call 274-8384 or 265-6076, and check out the website at www.thecenterforthearts. org






Press Release

The Center for The Arts

314 W. Main Street April 27, 2009

Grass Valley, CA 95945



Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program Kicks Off New Expanded Summer Season

“Academy Expands to Accommodate More Young Artists”



The Center for the Arts kicks off their new summer art emersion program June 15 2009. The program has doubled in size to accommodate the growing requests by students and parents. This summer the Academy of Creative Arts plans to give children the opportunity to experience art instruction from some of Nevada County’s most professional artists and art instructors.



Based on past summers the Academy of Creative Arts will again run from 9AM-3PM daily, Monday through Friday with a student art show to be held the last hour of each Friday afternoon. Parents and friends are invited by the students to come view their artwork in the Main Gallery at the Center. Special invitations are hand fashioned by each young artist earlier in the week. It gives each student an opportunity to shine in their own community.



Each week, students are given the opportunity to explore watercolor, acrylics, cartooning, pastels, drawing, paper mache, collage, line and design projects and much more. The scheduling of art classes is done in blocks of time with additional free time scheduled in for students to continue working in their favorite medium. Art instructors this summer include Denise Wey, Sharon Griffiths, Christine Elder, Margie Miller and Susan Barry.

“This summer’s program promises to once again expose students to a new variety of projects and talented art instruction.” Remarked Susan Barry, art director for the program.



The summer program began three years ago with a two-week visual fine arts program. Last year a third week was added. The great response from parents and students prompted the Academy to schedule an additional two weeks, with one dedicated to teen’s ages 13 – 17 yrs. old. July 13 – 17, 2009. Weekly enrollment is kept small in size enrolling no more than thirty students. Classes are then broken down into two or three smaller groups to give young artists more individual instruction.



Students arrive at 9:00 a.m. to work part of the day in the Main Gallery, where they have Nevada County artists displaying a variety of artwork. This exposure to local artist work gave the programs director the idea to invite the artist to come meet the students. This summer students will meet an artist showing in the gallery and have the opportunity to ask questions about their artwork. During lunches and free time, young artists can decorate their portfolios, work on art projects or read art books provided in a new portable art library. By 3PM in the afternoon as students prepare to leave they have been exposed to several mediums and quality instruction. “I was surprised to see so many children wanting to stay and work on additional art projects. This told me we are filling a much needed gap in their regular yearly art curriculum.” says, Barry. The Center for the Arts is proud to offer a program in the visual arts that brings students a quality summer art experience that is also lots of FUN!



We are pleased to announce the 2009 Academy of Creative Arts has been sponsored by Mrs. LaVonne Amaral.



If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Academy of Creative Arts, call 274-8384 or 265-6076, and check out the website at www.thecenterforthearts. org



Julie Baker
Julie Baker Fine Art
530-265-9278 fax: 530-265-9277
cell: 530-277-2670
http://www.juliebakerfineart.com
julie@juliebakerfineart.com

Penn Valley rodeo

Penn Valley rodeo is May 15-17. The Parade is Saturday May 16th. NOt sure of all the events going on, but it is always a good time for the kids to watch the animals. The dance i believe is Saturday night. Should be a good time.

Malakoff Diggins Kids Fishing Derby

Malakoff Diggins State Park is having a fishing derby this saturday from 10-2. You Have to call Malakoff Diggins state park to reserve a spot as space is limited to the first 100 children, and as of yesterday afternoon there was already 50 children entered. I do not have there number, but i know it;s in the phone book.

Spring Clearing

For those who want a little inspiration and support to get the ball rolling with their Spring Clearing, Project Simplify is offering a workshop four times in April.Saturdays 11th or 18th from 9:30am – 12pm (the idea being, come get jazzed up, go home for lunch, then jump in!)Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th from 6pm – 8:30pm (in case Saturday isn’t good for you)You’ll get motivation to jump on the spring clearing train, strategy to take it on, and a professional organizer’s tips for it to go smoothly. For more info http://projectsimplify.comTo register for the workshop, contact Shawn:Call 530-205-5775
Email shawn@projectsimplify.com A
nd in case you hadn't heard... the City of Nevada City is encouraging everyone to do a thorough clearing out of their unwanted stuff by promoting a city-wide yard sale on May 2nd. (Spots available at the Nevada City Vets Hall for non-Nevada City residents.) More info here: http://projectsimplify.com/out-and-about/the-great-nevada-city-clean-up/For the do-it-yourselfers, Shawn Tuttle has compiled a one-pager of resources for donating and selling your stuff in Nevada County. It’s available at http://projectsimplify.com/freebies/

Easter Activities

So far here is a list of Easter Activites that i know of
Easter Egg Hunt at Western Gateway Park Saturday April 11 at 8:00 am.
Easter Egg hunt at 49er Fun park The Great Egg AdventureApril 11, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 49er Family Fun Park 314 Railroad Ave. Egg hunt through the miniature golf course, games, booths, contests, raffle prizes and lots more family fun. Free. 272-4949
Twin Cities is doing one too i believe it i saturday april 11th at memorial park.

So far that is all i have heard about, if anyone knows of anything else let me know so that i can post it here.. Thank you and hope you all have a wonderful easter holiday.

Aikido'Ka 2nd Anniversary & FREE Self-Defense Day APRIL 4, 2009

Aikido'Ka 2nd Anniversary and Free Self-Defense DayApril 4, 2009
Come and join in the activities at Aikido'Ka all day on April 4! The events are free to all. As you probably know by now, a key aspect of our training at Aikido'Ka is community service. As aikidoists, we are peaceful warriors for ourselves, our families and communities. As such, we have a duty to serve. At Aikido'Ka, we put our duty to serve into action through Project Based Leadership Training (PBLT). When our students, individually or as a class, plan and carry out service projects, they grow their character and become real leaders in the community.Everyone at Aikido'Ka performs community service projects. Frank Bloksberg Sensei, as part of his 18-month-long Ultimate Black Belt test (for his next level black belt), is performing 5 to 10 community-based projects. Each project must involve more than 10 people.On April 4, Frank Sensei will be offering three self-defense classes, free of charge. The classes will be split up by age: 7 - 11, 12 - 16, 17+.We will also have belt testing, aikido demonstrations and our new demo team will perform with Grass Valley Taiko.Here is the tentative schedule:10:00 - 11:20 am Aikido Student Testing and Aikido Demonstrations12:00 - 1:15 pm Youth Self-Defense & Stranger Awareness Class, 7 - 11 year olds2:00 - 2:45 pm Grass Valley Taiko and Aikido'Ka demonstration3:15 - 4:30 pm Teen Self-Defense Class, 12 - 16 year olds4:40 - 5:00 pm Aikido'Ka Demonstrations6:30 - 8:30 pm Adult Self-Defense Class, 17 years old +Please make sure to check our website at JoinAikido.com to make sure you have the correct schedule! To attend a self-defense class, please wear loose fitting clothes with long pants (sweat suits are a very good choice). Please arrive early enough to fill out some paperwork. We are limiting the self-defense classes to 30 students, so don't be disappointed -- register well in advance at JoinAikido.com. You can also call us at (530) 273-2727.-- Aikido'KaBuilding a Peaceful Community One Relationship at a TimeNew Family PostHelp A Teacher
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Chili Cook off/Fundraiser

North San Juan is having a Chili cook off/ basketball shot out, fundraiser this saturday from 11-2 at the park in North San Juan, Not sure all the details, I have been hearing about it on KNCO AM 830. Sounds like a good time for the family, they are having it rain or shine.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is this weekend In Nevada City, Starting Saturday night with the masquerade ball. Sunday they are having the street fair from 11-4, with the parade starting at 2. Not sure how the weather will be but i know my daughter loved it two years ago and she was only one then,

Preschool Playdate

The Imaginarium is hosting a preschool playdate this tuesday from 9-12. admission is $3 for the chilluns and $5 for us adults. if interested call 478-6415 for more info, also all there events are posted on the calander at the bottom of the page.

SKy Show

Imaginarium Hosts Sky Show

Date: November 7, 2008
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Tobiassen Park
Cost: Free
Info: 478-6415

Contact Info: Helena Heinzelman 478-6400 ext. 231

Sky show will be hosted by the Imaginarium’s Astro Guy – Wayne Watson. This show will be all about the moon! Observations will include: craters, “seas”, mountain ranges, valleys, channels, and more.

Sky Show will be held at Tobiassen Park in Nevada City. Tobiassen Park is located near the Madelyn Helling Library. Exit Hwy 49 at the Nevada County Rood Center facility. Park in the library parking lot and walk up the road about 100 yards to the baseball field.

Bring a blanket and chair and come watch the night sky.

Thanksgiving/Christmas Food Baskets

I just got this information yesterday evening.
The salvation army of Grass Valley does holiday food baskets. You have to sign up for them,the dates to sign up for Thanksgiving are Nove 3,4,5, from 9-12 and 1-4, the 6th from 1-4 and 5-7 and the 7th from 9-12 and 1-4.
Christmas sign ups are for Dec 1,2,3 from 9-12 and 1-4 and the 4th from 1-4 and 5-7 and the 5th from 9-12 and 1-4.
This is at the Salvation Army church on Alta street, the address is 10725, phone number is 274-3500.(this is up the street a little from the deveer mautino park.)
In the building in the back.

For this you need, proof of income, and residence, a picture id, and social security cards for everyone in your family. Have a wish list ready for christmas they ask, They it's better to sign up now then to wait until december. Hope everyone has a great holiday season.

Halloween Activities

These are some of the activities i have heard about for Halloween.
1.) Trick or treating downtown Grass Valley from 10-12. Preschool and younger.
2.) There is a Halloween Carnival at Ready Springs on October 29 at 6 pm, not sure what it entails.
3.) Sierra Presbeterian in Nevada City is doing there Harvest Festival on saturday october 25th, i'll announce the time later, costume contests, bounce house, games for the kids, all kinds of fun stuff, cake walks. etc.
4.) Twin Cities has there usual halloween activites on halloween, Pony rides, games, bounce house, cake walks, etc