McCourtney Road Transfer Station
14741 Wolf Mountain Road
Grass Valley, CA
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)
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The Loma Rica recycling center site was damaged in the winter storms of 2023. WM says it will not reopen any time soon and that all recycling services will be at the McCourtney Rd Transfer Station until further notice.
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HOURS OF OPERATION

• E-Waste & Universal Waste Only - Wed-Sun, 8am to 3:30pm
• Household Hazardous Waste - Fri-Sun, 8am to 3:30pm for Individual Households. Commercial Customers require an appointment. Call 530-274-0120.

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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.

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If you’re in the military, you can use MilTax, a service provided by the Department of Defense that uses a version of H&R Block’s tax software.

It is available for free to active-duty service members as well as those in the Guard or Reserves, as well as their families. There are no income or tax form restrictions.

You can also get free advice from a professional who understands tax issues specific to the military. The phone number is 800-342-9647, or you can live chat with them here.

Connect With Military Tax Consultants
Have a question or need help starting? MilTax consultants are specially trained to help with unique tax situations specific to service members and their families. Reach out 24/7 to schedule a consultation at 800-342-9647. You can also get in-person support at a Volunteer Income Tax Support Assistance, VITA, office location.

Websites:

• MilTax - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services
• Information - …

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Nevada County Masks for COVID-19 has a single goal; to band together, each in our own home: making reusable cotton face masks with filter pouches to help us all fight the global COVID-19 pandemic.

This group  facilitates the grassroots effort of constructing these masks. With a talented team of dedicated volunteers, we've split up by specialty to tackle this together.

Please take a moment to go through the steps of making a mask, and how to become involved with Nevada/Placer/Butte/Sacramento donations to first responders and those at high risk.

REQUEST MASKS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVdY5qfSUDVj-rBgnzr5k1kw0bCZbXfxgBIB4_wpLRDuezcQ/viewform

VOLUNTEER to sew, deliver, and more
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeczYzVUaNUrd7h45fbd2hKPzoxlsmgYItPKXCu-cZRDo1pyw/viewform

Open seasonally November 1st-April 30th, 6 pm to 8 am.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Emergency Warming Center will continue to stay open on weather-triggered nights for up to 14 guests.

UPDATES

• To check if the EWC is OPEN call: 530-386-7954.
• To receive email updates AND/OR If you have questions about North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS), including the Emergency Warming Center or Emergency Day Respite Center, contact NTTHS@amihousing.org.

WEATHER TRIGGERS FOR THE EWC TO OPEN:

• A temperature of 15 degrees F. for 4 hours overnight or windchill of 15 degrees or less for a period of 4 hours overnight
• One foot or more of snow is predicted overnight
• Other severe or extreme weather condition/s as forecasted by the National Weather Service such as heavy rain or winds
• and sufficient staff and/or volunteer coverage

See NOAA.gov forecast for zip code 96161: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.3216&lon=-120.1688#.YXGNahrMI2w

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Builds strong, stable, and secure military families through emergency financial assistance, housing, and recurrent family support programs.

Paseo Grande Charter School is a public, non-profit, online high school that provides personalized learning, career training, and life skills to youth ages 14-24 who reside in the following counties; Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Solano, Yolo, and Sutter County.

Any woman can suffer from pregnancy or postpartum mood or anxiety disorders.

However, with informed care you can prevent the worsening of symptoms and fully recover. It is essential to recognize symptoms and get support and resources as soon as possible so the mother can get the help she needs and deserves.

This warm line is a voicemail box for you to leave a message and a trained volunteer will call you back within 24-hours.

• They are here to listen, validate your feelings, and help you feel understood.
• They are not a substitute for professional care; but we will give you resources.
• They will provide you with community resources.
• They have created an email address to assist you in getting resources you need, without feeling uncomfortable.

Email the Perinatal Depression, Awareness and Support staff at communityppdresources@yahoo.com.

From time to time the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services receives masks and hand sanitizer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to distribute for free to local small businesses with 25 employees or less.

POSTED January 2022
The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners, with 25 employees or less, masks and hand sanitizer at no cost. This personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made available to California small businesses through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) in collaboration with the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).

PPE will be available for pick up in Western Nevada County at two locations: the Nevada County Contractors Association and the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. In Truckee, small businesses may pick up PPE from the Truckee Chamber of Commerce.

To request PPE, small business owners must complete an online application in advance to apply, click one of the links bel… [read more]

Group that brings love and joy to hospice patients, their families and seniors.

Generous donors supply flowers and vases that are made into beautiful, colorful gifts.

The Placer Adult Literacy Service provides free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. This includes reading, writing, basic math, English as a second language ,and GED help.

Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels ~ some can't read or write at all, and some want to become more proficient. Once an initial assessment has been made, learners are matched with trained volunteer tutors. The pair meets at a time and library location that is convenient for both.

​Contact Angela Perron, Library Literacy Specialist, for additional information about this valuable program.