FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we will be holding DRIVE-THRU distributions at...
 
Grass Valley
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10am-12pm
Grass Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborn Hill Rd, GV

Colfax
2nd Monday of each month from 10am-12pm
Sierra Vista Community Center
55 School St, Colfax, CA 95713
 
North San Juan
2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm
Oak Tree School
18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan

Rough & Ready
Weds: Jul 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1 at 11am
Parking lot at the Rough and Ready Market (14503 Rough and Ready Hwy, Rough and Ready, CA)
Location is across the street from the fire station (fire station address is 14506 Rough and Ready Hwy, Rough and Ready, CA 95975)
Check FBNC website: https://foodbankofnc.org/
 
Town of Washington
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12pm
15406 Washington Rd, Washington

Truckee
Tuesday from 4pm-5pm
11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA

McCourtney Road Transfer Station
14741 Wolf Mountain Road
Grass Valley, CA
Open Wednesday – Sunday: 8am to 3:30pm
530-274-3090 (if you are not calling for any of the named menu options, press 0 once or twice and it may take you to a call agent)

VIDEO
WM - McCourtney Road Transfer Station - What We Accept - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnUhvuhHpk
Includes info about how to dispose of poison oak, Scotch broom, blackberry bushes, and palms; construction waste; household hazardous waste; and more.

Camera that takes photos every 15 minutes of any line of vehicles at the transfer station:
https://apps.eyetrax.net/interface/public-viewer/098097072140246051010031164153011176046050107113?fbclid=IwAR19plE6Q0QJ3Dnc6nG00RnyjITNkHe_LQ5n_FXWmD82AxZAoRHx7iNexyg

The McCourtney Road BUY BACK CENTER is open as of June 1, 2020. All materials must be sorted before arriving at the facility. People need to wear masks and stay in their cars until it’s their turn to offload or dump. Early morning is busy, so … [read more]

Provides a full range of residential and commercial solid waste collection services, including curbside pick-up, curbside recycling, environmental services, dumpsters and waste and recycling receptacles. Medication disposal available at 13083 Grass Valley Ave. location.

CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 INFO HERE: https://www.wm.com/location/california/nevada_county/index.jsp

 

A collaborative group that offers an inclusive, voluntary association of agencies and individuals from the Nevada County community that meet monthly to share ideas, learn about area programs and collaborations, and discuss matters affecting Nevada County families. We work together to build skills and abilities that will sustain and improve our individual and collaborative efforts to serve the community. We also advocate for families by identifying, raising awareness, building recognition and enhancing visibility around existing and emerging issues that strengthen families and improve the health and quality of life for people in our community, especially those facing challenges and the underserved.

VIRTUAL MEETINGS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Currently our public CSN Partner meetings are open and being held remotely via Zoom. You can view the Zoom meeting details here: https://zoom.us/j/91524336607?pwd=clBxODVTcmZMMTA0NnZScUVtZzRVdz09#success 
Please visit the website, csnnc.o… [read more]

Each year the Community Support Network collaborates on the Halloween Book Giveaway youth literacy event with a number of other local organizations.

Historically, the giveaway has happened as part of the Safe Trick or Treat event organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association.

2020 PANDEMIC PLAN...a drive-thru book giveaway...

Halloween 2020 Book Giveaway
WHAT: Spooky Boooooky Giveaway for ages 0-18 while supplies last
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2020 from 3-5pm
WHERE: Drive-Thru at the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
SAFETY: This event will follow all relevant COVID-19 protocols and guidance.
INFO: csnnc.org
SPONSORS INCLUDE: Community Support Network of Nevada County, First 5 Nevada County, Nevada County Community Library, Nevada County Public Health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, services are being provided by phone and email only.

The Self-Help Center provides the resources citizens need to better understand the legal process and/or represent themselves in a court case. In addition to the Services and Resources listed below, the Center provides the services of the Family Law Facilitator and Small Claims Advisor.

We are a walk in clinic. All services are free of charge and offered on a first come/first served basis. We do charge a small fee for copies and form packets.

The Self-Help Center also provides information and education on Alternative Dispute Resolution.  This alternative form of civil litigation is less formal, less expensive and often a faster method to resolve a conflict between two parties. 

Services to residents of Truckee or Sierra Counties are available either in person or by phone.

• By Phone - call the number to the right and leave a specific question - include your case number if y…

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Provides municipal services for Nevada City.

Provides county government administration.

DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City Limit Public Counter Services and Temporarily Close Buildings
Starting March 19th

Essential Public Services Will Continue

The County, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City continue to jointly respond to coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, by implementing social distancing protocols. Coronavirus continues to be an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. We thank our community partners who are making all efforts to help protect the community, from practicing social distancing to following the state and federal guidelines for gatherings. By following the best practices our community can help flatten the bell curve of those possibly contracting COVID-19, help guard against our local health care systems becoming overwhelmed, and protect those most vulnerable to coronavirus in our commun… [read more]

Ordinaces regarding masks and public nuisance were passed by the city council of the City of Nevada City on Decemr 9, 2020. The City of Nevada City abides by COVID-19 Guidance information from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Face Covering Urgency Ordinance - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/files/documents/Ordinance2020-201329042758121120PM.pdf
Any person who violates the [CDPH face covering] Guidance is in violation of this urgency ordinance and is subject to administrative citations under Nevada City Municipal Code Chapter 1.22. The fine amount for the first violation is $100, the second violation is $150, and the third violation is $200.

Public Nuisance Urgency Ordinance - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/files/documents/Ordinance2020-211329042830121120PM.pdf

The Environmental Health Department of the Nevada County Community Development Agency is responsible for programs focused on environmental protection and public health in Nevada County. These programs regulate food preparation in restaurants, installation of wells and septic systems, handling hazardous materials and other topics related to consumer protection. https://www.mynevadacounty.com/1470/Environmental-Health


Posted October 30, 2020

One-time Permit Fee Waiver for Qualified Businesses – Apply Oct 23 through Nov 30, 2020
The County of Nevada and the Environmental Health Department recognize the severe impacts on local restaurants, bars and breweries, body art & tattoo, swimming pool and spa, and organized campground facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The Environmental Health Department has worked with the County Executive Office to create a one-time permit fee waiver.  The request was approved by the County Board of Supervisors on October 13, 2020.… [read more]

The Nevada City Farmers Market offers locally grown and produced products from farmers, artisans, food vendors, and makers.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE

• Farmers Market COVID-19 Guidelines and Protocols - http://www.ncfarmersmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Guidelines-and-Protocols.pdf
• Farmers Market Toolkit for Organizers/Operators of Certified Farmers Markets in Nevada County - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/34049/EH-Department---COVID19---FM-Toolkit-final

2021 CalFresh Market Match (also known as Market Money) begins June 1, 2021. Spend CalFresh dollars at Farmers Markets from June/July through November and receive up to a $10 match per market every week. Come to the Farmers Market booth, show EBT card and photo ID (must be a Nevada County resident), then Market Match tokens will be given to match EBT purchases (up to $10). Tokens can be used to buy food at participating farm stands.

Contact: Market Manager, Becca Warner, at manager@ncfarmersmarket… [read more]