Events

Joining us for our Thursday meeting on April 3rd will be Kevin Ross of Music in the Mountains (MIM). From teaching music to more than 700 elementary school kids each week, to presenting world-class, professional musicians on Nevada County stages, MIM has been a Nevada County staple for more than 40 years. Kevin will be talking with us about their education programs, opportunities to volunteer, and of course–their upcoming concerts.

About Kevin Ross

Kevin Ross moved to Grass Valley in 1976 with his immediate and extended family, where they owned and operated a tire store in the Brunswick basin for fourteen years. His grandmother inspired him through encouragement and exposure to fall in love with singing choral music. This was further supported by all the public schools he attended here in Grass Valley: from Mrs. Rocker’s second grade class where Kevin sang everyday with his classmates while she would play the piano, to singing in the Nevada Union chamber choir with the legendary Don Bagget. While earning a degree in Secondary Education from Reno Nevada, he found small choirs to join to fulfill his passion to sing. Soon afterwards, he moved back to Grass Valley with his three-year-old, knowing it was a wonderful community for his child to grow up in. Kevin auditioned and joined the Music in the Mountains chorus and he is an active member in the community, volunteering for other nonprofits, and singing and acting in local theater companies.

Dates: 

(proposed) April 7 -13 (Monday  to Saturday)

Itinerary:

April 8: arrive / welcome dinner with LB Rotary Club

April 9, 10 and 11  - volunteer at various schools and work in one 

Adult screening day

(organize with Alicia and Charlene)

Dinners with various club members - fun social time

April 12: Tour? Sightseeing / fun day

April 13 - leave

Join us for our 4th Annual Earth Fest Celebration in downtown Nevada City on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am-5pm.  We will again be passing out packets of polinator wildflower seeds.

Click to volunteer for one of 4 shifts - setup, staff booth, and/or teardown! 

This event is sure to inform and inspire all who attend and will include live music, special performances, interactive booths and demos, kid’s activities, earth-friendly vendors, organic foods, and more.

This event will be on Broad & Pine Streets. 

See Jim Bair for details.

Click to register 

Thank you Mai!

Nevada City's Mayor Gary Petersen is going to give a State of the City talk!  Should be fun and enlightening!

A big shout out and thank you to our Mayor for serving as a Judge at our Inaugural 2024 Paws and A Cause!

Gary was elected to City Council of Nevada City in November 2020 and currently serves as Mayor.

Join or Die Film 

Miner's Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring St, Nevada City, CA

A film about why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.

In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.

Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions:

What makes democracy work?

     Why is American democracy in crisis?

          And, most importantly… What can we do about it?

Doors open at 2:00pm

Film viewing from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.

Hosted by Nevada City 49er Rotary.  People can RSVP for a ticket (free) at www.49erRotary.org/join

See Louise about Nevada City Rotary Table.

Rotary District 5190 Top Gun Conference 2025

May 02, 2025 3:00 p.m. - May 04, 2025 12:00 p.m. - Opening Session is Lunch, Saturday May 03

This year's conference is going to be the don't miss event of the year. Join us in beautiful Fallon, Nevada, home to the U.S. Navy Top Gun Fighter School. Come and celebrate all the great moments and memories we made this Rotary year. 

The team is back and plans to report out on a very special series of Health Screening Clinics for local children April 8-10 in partnership with East Cape Health Center and Club Rotario of Los Barriles Cabo Este.

ADDRESS: 9 Kidder Ct., Nevada City, Ca 95959

Plan to arrive at 5:15 for our tour at 5:30pm and ask all the questions we want.  Our guide will be Erin Theim, the owner.  We are to park at the Railroad Museum lot which is adjacent to the property.  This special Inn Town Campground is on a historic 15-acre site two miles from downtown.

Dan and Erin Thiem have brought Nevada City a vibrant camping experience with tents, glamping, and RV sites. The inn town campground is on a historic 15-acre site, just two miles from downtown Nevada City.  We love that we get to be in the heart of gold country camping, so pack your tent, trailer, or glamping gear and join us!  

The Inn Town Campground was born from our love of camping, community and the outdoors.  Many of the park’s details were inspired by our personal experiences, like our open-air showers that sit beneath our towering pine trees, or our uniquely decorated Glamping tents that offer a fun break from the homogeny of daily life.  We have built indoor and outdoor spaces for people to gather to meet friends and to experience the community of stewardship that comes with enjoying our property’s intrinsic beauty.  Inn Town Campground is a reflection of our love of outdoor spaces and fun, natural areas for everyone to explore.  Imagine roaming free beneath the trees, riding your bike with friends or just sitting by a fire pit watching flames dance over a glass of wine. Camp, be outside, find new friends.

Where: North Star House Google Map

12075 Auburn Road (Off of McCourtney Road, near the county fairgrounds), Grass Valley

When: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time:   8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come and go as your schedule permits.

Food/check in:

• Rotarians, please check in and out at the table in the courtyard at the house.
• Coffee, bottled water, hot water and teas, and doughnuts will be available.
• LUNCH IS BEING PROVIDED BY THE NORTH STAR HOUSE CONSERVANCY.

IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS (e.g., Vegan, gluten free, etc.) PLEASE EMAIL RUSS WILDER AT rhwilderucd@yahoo.co BY APRIL 24TH SO WE CAN SEE WHAT ACCOMODATIONS CAN BE MADE FOR YOU.

• Sturdy footwear (NO OPEN TOED FOOTWEAR!)
• Long pants
• Long sleeve shirt
• Leather work gloves
• Ear protection if you are operating a gas or battery powered tool
• If a participant wants, N95 type face mask

• Small chainsaw
• Weed Whackers - a lot are needed
• Lopping or Pruning shears
• Pruning saws
• Telescoping pruning saws
• Leaf blowers

Our SAEL Interact Club is hosting a fun Harmonious Wolf Trail Run pn Saturday May 17, 2025. Racers gather at 8:45am runs begin at 9:00am. We are encouraging all Nevada City Rotarians to support our Interact Club.  If you want to run or walk, watch please sign up. If The SAEL Interact Harmonious Wolf Trail Race is at Conservation Road off HWY 20 just beyond Five Mile outside of Nevada City. Links to maps are below.

Click Harmonious Wolf Trail Race for details, map, and to register!

Learn how Bright Futures for Youth is making a difference

Jennifer Litton Singer cofounded The Friendship Club with Mary Collier in 1995. The Friendship Club has evolved into Bright Futures for Youth with the merger with NEO (New Events and Opportunities) in 2020 and the creation of SAFE (Stability, Access Foundation, Empowerment), a program that helps youth experiencing housing instability. Bright Futures for Youth assists several hundred children and young adults in our community every year.

About Sienna Crawford, Development Director

As a native and longtime resident of Nevada County, Sienna Crawford wants to grow the mission of Bright Futures for Youth, which assists several hundred children and young adults in our community every year. Sienna oversees the Development Department and joined Bright Futures in 2022. She has extensive experience as a leader of organizations, including recently as Executive Director of Social Venture Partners of Sacramento, a nonprofit that supports other nonprofits in the region.

Sienna is a Board member of the Nevada County Community Foundation. She earned an executive master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, both from the University of San Francisco. 

Jan Maes

Join us at Chris Newsom's Cement Hill Home as we celebrate a wonderful year led by President Louise!

Click to RSVP Now!

The hidden talents of our our PDG Magician Dave!

As we prepare to celebrate on the eve of July 4th, wear your favorite red, white, and blue attire!

President Pearce will share his craft talk and a bit about how he got here ... Welcome President Pearce!!!

Launch our new Rotary Year with President Pearce in style!  Pearce is generously catering lunch for all and has arranged for professional photographer John Boyer to take a group photo of our Club!  

Cindy Zuelsdorf is a marketing strategist, author, and founder of Kokoro Marketing, where she helps small businesses, high-tech companies, and nonprofits take the overwhelm out of marketing and automation. She led sales, marketing, and service for a high-tech company, selling video equipment to clients like NBC, NASA, and Netflix. After years of working in broadcast media and high-pressure sales environments, Cindy discovered the power of marketing automation and never looked back. Long before AI became a buzzword, she was using tools that quietly integrated intelligent automation into everyday marketing—from lead follow-up to customer engagement. What she loves most is helping people get the word out about their business and set themselves up for real success. That insight led to the launch of her agency and the creation of her book and course, 7 Marketing Basics: Do Less and Sell More, which hit #1 on Amazon in the marketing for small business category. Her company’s name, Kokoro—a Japanese word meaning heart, mind, and spirit—reflects her commitment to marketing that connects on a human level. Her latest initiative, Kokoro Connect AI, helps small businesses use AI-powered phone and chat tools to scale with ease and show up like a bigger business—without the burnout. Cindy's non-profit work includes being on the board of the local SMPTE chapter, on the board of Veterans-TV, and the membership and marketing director for AMWA.tv. When she’s not working, you’ll find her skiing in the Sierra Nevada or hanging out with family and friends at the Yuba River.

See Leadership Retreat email for address and directions to Miles and Susi's home and information about the Retreat.

Nevada City Rotary and First 5 Nevada County are launching our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at the Fair August 6-10!  Rotarians are encouraged to help staff the booth for as long as you like -- at whatever time you want!  A fabulous opportunity to promote this wonderful program and sign kiddos up to receive books!  First 5 Nevada County booth is between the Administration Blding and the Railroad Exhibit building by Entrance 1 at the Fair! 

Past President Louise is a trained Ayurveda specialist.  In her craft talk she will share insights about her Ayureda practice.

NCRotary Board meeting with DG Larry in advance of Club meeting.

An introduction to a global nonprofit called Kiva which has worked for over 20 years to facilitate micro-lending to people without easy access to credit. There are over a billion unbanked people around the world. That’s a billion people who have very little chance of getting a loan for emergencies, for entrepreneurial activities, for schooling, or to rebuild their lives after war or displacement. Kiva is an international nonprofit that tackles this inequality. By connecting people through crowdfunded loans, Kiva has so far supported over 5 million people borrowing over 2 billion dollars in 95 countries! For as little as $25, supporters like you and I can open financial opportunities and make a one-to-one impact for women, refugees, small businesses, and communities around the world, paving the way to economic and social stability.

Scott Young

Scott Young currently teaches English at the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, a public charter high school in Nevada City. For the last 26 years he has lived in Nevada County, raising 5 children, teaching in a variety of schools, writing and reading poetry, directing and volunteering for nonprofits, and appearing on stage from time to time.

About our Speakers

The Nevada County Historical Archive

The Nevada County Historical Archive is a regional digital repository of original records, documents, maps, photographs, books, and other materials related to the history of Nevada County, California. These treasures are primarily housed in the Searls Historical Library, the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, both in Nevada City, California. Its purpose is to digitally preserve and celebrate Nevada County's nearly two-century history by providing public access to this immense and amazing wealth of resources.

The Archive is a collaboration between the Searls Library, part of the Nevada County Historical Society, and the Doris Foley Library, part of the Nevada County Library system and other partners including the Truckee-Donner Historical Society, the Donner Summit Historical Society, the Grass Valley Museum and Cultural Center and Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission.

With Winnie Superette, Anne Han has created a vibrant store that celebrates all things Asian. Mainly groceries but branching out to home goods, Winnie (named after Han’s dog) can provide ingredients that are not likely to be found elsewhere.

2025 Nevada City Chamber: New Business of the Year: Winnie Superette
Winnie Superette has quickly become more than just a food store—it is a cultural hub for Asian food and traditions. Owner Anne Han opened the market to provide access to both traditional staples and modern specialty goods, filling a gap in the local culinary scene. Looking ahead, Han plans to expand the Superette’s offerings to include cooking classes, pop-ups, and workshops, further fostering connection and accessibility through food and culture

Winnie Superette is at 315 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City. For more information please visit www.winniesuperette.com 

Join us as Dr Chris Newsom takes us on a journey of a life time to Bhutan where she served as a volunteer doctor with a medical team for a month a number of years ago.

Have an artistic flare and intention to paint Pumpkins for Polio and More?

What: Pumpkins for Polio and More Painting workshop

Join Giudita Soldavini and fellow artists who have mastered the art of pumpkin painting for our Pumpkins for Polio Auctions over the last few years. 

• Paints and supplies provided by the Nevada City Arts Council.
• Bring ideas and/or photos of what you want to paint on pumpkins

Location: 425 Nimrok Street, Pioneer Park, Nevada City, CA 

• In the Rec Center House next to Memorial Garden across the drive from Seaman's Lodge 

Time:  2:30pm - 5:30pm 

• Please arrive for the start of the workshop.  Stay until you feel complete or are prepared to take pumpkin to complete at home. 

Please come and celebrate the graduation of our 8^th graders from throughout District 5190 on Sunday, September 14th, beginning at 3 pm.

We have 19 schools participating with 3-5 students from each school; that means an expected 85 students participating in the program! What a gathering this will be!

The purpose of the project remains - to provide high quality leadership training, with a strong emphasis on ethics, to selected 8th grade students who have demonstrated leadership skills.

Our aim is to provide these selected students with tools for the difficult choices they face as they move into high school. 

Our Theme for 2025 is UNITE FOR GOOD – Make Dreams Come True!

Please let us know if you plan to attend graduation.

Have an artistic flare and intention to paint Pumpkins for Polio and More?

What: Pumpkins for Polio and More Painting workshop

Join Giudita Soldavini and fellow artists who have mastered the art of pumpkin painting for our Pumpkins for Polio Auctions over the last few years. 

• Paints and supplies provided by the Nevada City Arts Council.
• Bring ideas and/or photos of what you want to paint on pumpkins

Location: 425 Nimrok Street, Pioneer Park, Nevada City, CA 

• In the Rec Center House next to Memorial Garden across the drive from Seaman's Lodge 

Time:  5:30pm - 8:30pm 

• Please arrive for the start of the workshop.  Stay until you feel complete or are prepared to take pumpkin to complete at home. 

Join the fun as Nevada City Rotary marches in the Constitution Day parade promoting our Dolly Parton Imagination Library Nevada County, Pumpkins Palooza Family Celebration, and Paws and A Cause along with Dolly Parton, Lassie and Timmy too!

Parade begins at 2:00pm. Line up starts around noon.  

Pioneer Park - 1-4:00pm plus setup and teardown