April 25th, 2014

NEWS & NOTES

Keep in Touch with The Greater Grass Valley Chamber!

Download the PDF Flyer here.

Recent Ribbon Cuttings:

White Aspen Boutique:

Alta Sierra Country Club:

Northern California Abuse Treatment Center:

Simply Hair:

Cookson & Bowman Insurance:

The Italian Festival:

ATB Plumbing, Electric, Heat & Air:

Prestine Carpet Cleaning:

The Sleep Shop:

Synthetic Unlimited:

New TV Promotion for

Greater Grass Valley Chamber Members

Innovative Advertising is excited to present a new TV Advertising Program to members of The Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce!

Put your business on TV at a fraction of the normal cost on top rated networks targeted to the viewers you want to reach.

This program will fill up fast and is on a first-come,
first-served basis.

Don't miss this affordable, aggressive advertising program.

Contact: Jackie Breedlove or call (530) 615-4731

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 22, 2014

Contact: Cathy Whittlesey, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce (530) 265-2692;

Help us Continue the Traditional 4th of July Celebration

By - Keith Davies & Robin Galvan-Davies - Cathy Whittlesey - Julia Jordan

In Nevada County, we are proud to host one of Northern California's finest Fourth of July celebrations. Our parades are second to none, our fairgrounds event provides great family fun and our aerial fireworks are the best in the Sierra foothills.

The Greater Grass Valley and Nevada City Chambers of Commerce along with the Grass Valley Downtown Association sponsor this community tradition. We spend many months each year planning the event.

Our combined annual budget for the Fourth of July increases every year and this year is no exception. Most of the obligated costs and charges we are looking at are associated with the daylong Fourth of July celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Cost for the July 4th fairgrounds celebration include fairgrounds rental that is $6,500 and an additional $9,300 for fireworks. We also face higher costs for police and security patrols, entertainment, insurance, trash removal, janitorial services and other necessities. This year the budget adds up to approximately $45,000.

Admission prices barely cover our costs for the celebration and we cannot take on a deficit for the event. This year we are forced to increase ticket prices. Admission will be at $10 in advance for adults and $15 if you wait to purchase your ticket at the gate. It is FREE for children 12 and under. (The fairgrounds charges $5 per car for Parking.)

As has been the case through the years, many of the costs of the Fourth of July celebration are underwritten through the generous donations of local businesses and individual contributors. We are asking that you consider becoming a sponsor and sending a contribution for the 4th of July. You can send it to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 132 Main Street - Nevada City, CA 95959. We need your financial contribution to allow us to continue this traditional community celebration.

There are no changes planned for the Fourth of July parades, which rotate annually between Grass Valley and Nevada City and have done so for more than 100 years. This year's parade will be held at 11 a.m. on July 4th in historic downtown Nevada City.

We invite the entire community to come out on the Fourth of July, take in the parade, fairgrounds festivities and fireworks and enjoy a good, old-fashioned, patriotic celebration here in our hometowns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.

Keith Davies & Robin Galvan-Davies are CO-CEO's of the

Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Cathy Whittlesey is Executive Director of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and
Julia Jordon is Executive Director of the Grass Valley Downtown Association.

Download the PDF here.

Upcoming Events:

Beauty & The Beast

Saturday April 16th

Sarah Jarosz

Sunday April 27th

Pioneer Arts 31st Annual Spring Membership Sale & Show

April 25th & 26th

Community Music Jam - Round 3

Monday April 28th

Your new Sunday Tradition...

Brunch is becoming a Sunday tradition at Club 141!

Two Seatings for your convenience,

10am and 12 noon.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The menu may change a bit from week to week, but

I promise to keep it fresh and exciting.

You can always expect delicious egg dishes,

fresh fruit, home fries, and a few surprise items

to keep you wanting to come back, week after week.

Adults are $18.95, children under 12 are $14.95

I need your reservation so I can make sure to prepare

your favorite brunch dishes. Please call Club 141

at 530.273.3600 to reserve your spot for Sunday brunch!

And please keep Jim E's Catering in mind when you're

celebrating your next special occasion, whether it's for

business or pleasure!

Happy Spring,

Jim E

Immigration Reform Still Top Priority

Immigration reform may not dominate the headlines right now, but work goes on quietly behind the scenes on meaningful reform, with the goal of passing a series of bills this year. It remains a top priority for the U.S. Chamber and the business community because it is important to spurring economic growth. Following up on the Republican "Standards for Immigration Reform" the broad business coalition sent a letter to Capitol Hill urging Congress to act that featured 636 signatories (including 246 businesses of all sizes and industries and 390 business groups, notably chambers of commerce). The letter received widespread coverage because it clearly demonstrated how united business is on this issue.

There are still several windows in the congressional schedule this year when a bill could move. Please call or write to your Member of Congress and ask them to move immigration reform to the floor this year.

For more resources to help move the ball forward, check out our Immigration Toolkit featuring sample op-eds, letters to the Hill, and policy statements.

Visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website for more information.

###

NOTE: The Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nongovernmental organization with no political affiliation; it is a Business Association with one central purpose - to support, in every manner both legal and practicable, the development of the local economy.

Join Us Tonight!

Tickets are $20 and are available at BriarPatch, Grass Valley Chamber, and at NCTV.

Will call is also available.

Download the PDF here.

Come to Apple Alley and enjoy a Prime Rib or Chipotle Salmon dinner while relaxing in a low key atmosphere and listening to the sweet sounds of Frankie Sorci on the keyboard playing all of your favorite tunes during our dinner hours (4 - 8 pm) on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend (April 25 & 26).

Apple Alley is located at the Cedar Ridge "Y" in Grass Valley. Come by this weekend for some great food and excellent entertainment. You can make dinner reservations by calling 530-273-9266.

Learn more about Frankie Sorci and how he got his start.

May events are up on the website! We have a lot planned for the next few months. With something for everyone...kids, seniors, adults...take your pick!

Also be sure to visit the Parent's Resource Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am - 2pm at the Nevada City Vets Hall. You will be able to see the fun projects we have planned for our Summer Art Camps.

Finally, we are extremely grateful for the wonderful support we have received within our amazing community and hope to see you at an event soon. We cannot thank you all enough!

Give us a "LIKE" on Facebook, share our page with your friends and you could win a discounted class!

Gold Rush Sock Hop!

This Saturday after the Car Show, join us for the Gold Rush "Sock Hop". Gold Rush Burgers & BBQ hosts the "Road Test Band", this Saturday immediately following the Car Show. Road Test is a Grass Valley Favorite when it comes to Great 50's & 60's Rock n' Roll. It's our Sock Hop, featuring "Road Test" playing from 4-7pm, Sit outside in the Beer Garden and enjoy some fun oldies, and Great Burgers & BBQ

Wine & Samplers

Come to enjoy the fixed menu and a glass of house wine

Monday April 28th from 5 to 7pm

Only $20 plus tax and gratuity.

This Monday Chefs Gianfranco and Stefano will prepare:

Zucchine alla Greca
Baked zucchini stuffed with Feta cheese and herbs, served with a mixed salad
Pasta al Forno
Baked pasta with ricotta, mozzarella and spinach.
Cotoletta alla Milanese con patatine e fagiolini
Breaded beef Milanese style with baked fries and green bean salad.

Cioppino Night

This coming Tuesday April 29th we will have another "Cioppino Night". We will offer our generous Italian fish and seafood stew as a special and our a la carte menu will be available also.

Come and enjoy our popular Cioppino!

Guest Chef Night

Wednesday April 30th - Guest Chef Night

Next Wednesday Olga will be the guest chef and prepare a Feast of Seafood!

Merluzzo al Cartoccio..........$21

Fresh Alaskan cod parcels with mussels, tomato, and vegetables.

Salmone alla griglia con pomodorini e polenta griglia.......$19

Grilled salmon with cherry tomatoes and grilled polenta

Fritto Misto.......$21

Deep fried shrimp and calamari with saut�ed zucchini with fresh mint, lemon and garlic.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Olga's delicious dishes!

Please call us at (530) 273-3555 to make a reservation.

Keeping Current with the Yuba

The Save Our Bridge delegation celebrating success in Sacramento.

Re-opening of the Bridgeport covered bridge is one step closer to reality after this morning's Assembly Budget Subcommittee vote of 4-0 in favor of fully funding restoration of the bridge in the coming fiscal year. Nevada County Supervisor Hank Weston, Nevada City City Council member Robert Bergman, South Yuba River Park Association (SYRPA) Board President Dave Anderson and Secretary Ginny Brown and Executive Director Caleb Dardick of South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) testified, urging the Assembly Budget Sub-Committee on Resources and Transportation to approve $1 million to fully fund restoration of the bridge in 2014-2015. Read more...

SYRCL Reports on the "State of the Yuba" to Packed House

On the 15th anniversary of winning state Wild & Scenic protection for the South Yuba River

The South Yuba River Citizens League presented it's "State of the Yuba" report to the public on the condition of the river, outlined SYRCL's priorities for the coming year, and invited Yuba-lovers to get involved. Read more...

Five newly trained volunteers joined the River Monitoring team!

The SYRCL family of staff and volunteers are thrilled to welcome five new stewards of the Yuba!

Volunteers from SYRCL and partner organization Wolf Creek Community Alliance convened at the beautiful South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport on April 5th for a fun day of learning the technical skills required to collect useful scientific information on water quality conditions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2014

CONTACT: Betsey Hodges at (916) 651-4001 (office) or (916) 207-2600 (cell)

SENATOR GAINES' BILL TO EXPEDITE INSURANCE RATE REDUCTIONS TO CONSUMERS FAILS IN COMMITTEE

SACRAMENTO - Senator Ted Gaines' (R-Roseville) bill to immediately get rate reductions to insurance consumers (Senate Bill 1173), failed today in the Senate Insurance Committee on a 3-to-8 vote.

"I am extremely disappointed that the Committee failed to pass this important bill," said Senator Gaines. "California auto insurance is the eighth-highest in the country and rate decreases take between four months and a year to get through the bureaucratic process. That's a travesty. Hardworking Californians deserve to benefit from valuable insurance cost savings immediately."

Senate Bill 1173 would have required that the Insurance Commissioner automatically accept any rate decrease application filed with the Department of Insurance. This would save consumers months' worth of higher prices because of rate adjustments they're waiting on the Insurance Commissioner to approve.

In 1988, Proposition 103 established a rate review process to be implemented by an elected Insurance Commissioner and the Department of Insurance (DOI). The process includes a full application to be submitted to the department, public notice and a hearing, if required.

Proposition 103 was aimed at combatting the unchecked insurance rate increases happening at the time, and put tighter regulation and oversight on the industry to prevent abuses and discriminatory practices by insurers.

The regulations set in place also established a formula to cap the profits to the insurers, and restrict the costs that can be passed onto the consumers - specifically political use of premiums and fees paid.

"This bill would have upheld voters' intent to put protections on rate hikes and insurer profits, but also ensured that customers save money when an insurer is able to lower rates," said Senator Gaines. "I will continue to look for opportunities to advocate on behalf of California taxpayers and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic processes that waste time and money."

Senator Ted Gaines represents the 1st Senate District, which includes all or parts of Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra and Siskiyou counties.

# # #

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE

Come join us this Saturday April 26th from 1-5pm and help celebrate our 4th year of wine and fun.
The festivities will be filled with delicious food, music by Brian and Erin Dougherty, chair massage by Leslie and of course your favorite Bent Metal wines.

Scott will be doing a barrel sample of a soon to be bottles wine of his choosing.
Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, massage and wine!

Cost: $5 / person (Wine Club Members no charge, limit 2)
Organic grass fed hamburger sliders, salad and a dark chocolate brownie.
Massage - $1 per minute
Wines available by the glass, bottle, case or truckload!
Reservations required for food, please RSVP through our website here, that way we are sure to have enough food.
Not hungry? Feel free to stop by for some wine and fun!

Clink!
Scott & Judy

As part of our ongoing service to Realtor's, we are providing a newsletter consistent with our mission to help Realtor's sell homes.

In the following months, we will provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding issues that homeowners and Realtor's have about carpet.

As we invest in ongoing education, we have taken the odor control class at the University in Sacramento, we can provide the following tips.

This information has been provided as a hard copy in case you need to relay suggestions to your clients.

What is an option your client can initially do if there are indications of urine?

1. If the urine is fresh, blot the urine out as much as possible. Then the client can use a 50/50 water and vinegar mix spraying enough liquid to dilute the spot. Then repeat the blotting.
IF the carpet is heavily saturated, then professional services are needed.

2. If the urine is in just one area, we can apply a topical agent.

3. If the urine situation is severe and the client is willing to make the investment, the pad can be removed and replaced, then a two step urine treatment can be done on the carpet.

4. Another option is to leave the pad in and then perform the two step urine treatment. This involves a pre-spray, neutralizer and a steam cleaning.

5. The option that most of our clients and Realtor's go for is our outstanding steam cleaning. Although it is not a urine treatment, it does help the situation and is cost effective.

6. In some cases when the carpet is heavy soiled, it is best to replace it.

We always provide discounts to Realtor's and their Clients.

Please call us if you have any questions as we can offer suggestions or come to your clients home free of charge to access the carpets viability.

We wish you and your family the best for 2014.

Brad & Kristie Gonzales

Pristine Carpet Cleaning

Come see us in the Northern Mines

Building - Booth 5

April 26th & 27th 2014

Nevada County Fairgrounds

Enter to win Great Prizes

Pick up your Discount Card

Get Inspiring Design Ideas!

GrandWood.com

The Union's 29th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show

What: The Union's 29th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show

When: Saturday April 26 (10-5) Sunday April 27 (10-4)Where: Nevada County Fairgrounds

Why: Get thousands of ideas for the Home & Garden, plus have some family fun!

This year's special features include the Nevada County Bonsai Club exhibit, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society exhibit, and the Banner Mountain Artisans show and sale. Enjoy live music from "Then Again" on Saturday from 11 to 2, and "Dream and the Dreamer" from 12 to 3 on Sunday on the Pine Tree Stage.

Admission is FREE. Fairgrounds parking is $5 per car.

Contact Information:

Mary Anne Davis, Event Manager

530-477-4241

The Union website

The Union Home and Garden Show website.

Download the sign up sheet.

Download the donation form.

Watch the video here.

Download the PDF here.

Runner to Hold Telephone Town Hall for Grocers

For Immediate Release
April 23, 2014

Contact: Kendra Kruckenberg

916-322-3116 or 916-201-3108 (mobile)

SACRAMENTO - Board of Equalization Member George Runner will host a telephone town hall for California's grocers on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. The free event, co-hosted by the California Grocers Association, will provide information on tax issues specific to the grocery and convenience store industry.

"Being successful in California's highly competitive grocery industry is a clear challenge and part of that challenge is dealing with taxes," said Runner. "My goal is to help grocers and convenience store owners understand California's complicated tax laws. As their elected taxpayer advocate, I want to hear their concerns and answer their questions."

Those wishing to participate may register online here or by calling 916-324-4970.

Individuals who pre-register will receive a telephone call at the start of the event inviting them to connect to the town hall.

The town hall will address topics important to the grocery industry, including taxable and nontaxable sales, pharmacy and drug store sales and inventory and record keeping.

Further information on these and other relevant tax issues is available here.

Elected in November 2010, George Runner represents more than nine million Californians as a member of the State Board of Equalization. For more information, click here.

###

Don't miss out on this COOL, FREE Workshop... We are hoping to see as many of our members there as possible. Call us at the office to RSVP by phone 272-8315 or email.

A TICKET 2 TRAVEL Special: Onboard Credit, Free Dinner and Wine on Freestyle Cruises

It's your vacation, and you should have the freedom to enjoy it on your terms. Dress up or down. Sleep in or catch a sunrise from your own private balcony. Take in some never-before-seen entertainment at sea. Even eat somewhere different every day of the week. That's Freestyle Cruising�, a blissfully simple philosophy of fun you'll only find with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Enjoy $50 in Onboard Spending Credit-plus a Complimentary Bottle of Wine and a Steakhouse Dinner for Two-on select sailings booked by May 2, 2014.

This exceptional offer is available only through A TICKET 2 TRAVEL

Women's Self-Defense You Can Do This!

For all women 12 yrs old and older

Reduce your Risk
Increase Your Options
Only $25 for a 12 Hour Class
Scholarships Available

Wednesday April 30th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday May 2nd 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday May 7th 6:00- 9:00 pm
Friday May 9th 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Register online or call 530-277-4338

Class held at Fire Station #2
213 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley

Offered by RAD Nevada County In Partnership with Grass Valley PD and Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition.

Bring your girlfriends, daughters, moms, sisters & aunts!

Download the event flyer here.

Gold Diggers of 1933 is a pre-code Warner Bros. musical film directed by
Mervyn LeRoy with songs by Harry Warren (music) and Al Dubin (lyrics),
staged and choreographed by Busby Berkeley.

Plot: The "gold diggers" are four aspiring actresses: Polly the ingenue
(Ruby Keeler), Carol the torch singer (Joan Blondell), Trixie the comedienne
(Aline MacMahon), and Fay the glamour puss (Ginger Rogers).

The film was made in 1933 during the Great Depression and contains numerous
direct references to it. It begins with a rehearsal for a stage show, which
is interrupted by the producer's creditors who close down the show because
of unpaid bills.the producer, Barney Hopkins (Ned Sparks), is in despair
because he has everything he needs to put on a show, except money.

Event proceeds benefit the Imaging for Life Campaign. For more information
on this project, click here.

For more event information and tickets click here.

Download the revised PDF here.

Complementary Weekend Rate Sheet from Suzanne & John Voter - Delta Home Loans at Comstock Mortgage

Sierra Stages presents PROOF by David Auburn

The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama

May 1-18 at the Off Center Stage in Grass Valley

What: Sierra Stages presents PROOF by David Auburn
When: May 1 - 18
Thursdays at 7 PM; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays (May 11 & 18) at 2 PM
Where: Off Center Stage, 315 Richardson Street, Grass Valley
Information: SierraStages.org
530-346-3210

Sierra Stages is proud to present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama PROOF by David Auburn from May 1 through May 18 at the Off Center Stage in Grass Valley.

Genius mathematician and University of Chicago professor Robert is struggling with mental illness. His fiercely brilliant yet emotionally fragile daughter Catherine is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Caught between a new-found connection with one of Robert's former students, Hal, and the reappearance of her sister, Claire, Catherine's world becomes increasingly unstable. As she struggles to find herself amid her father's world of hidden complexities and tantalizing secrets, she is forced to face the possibility of inheriting both her father's creative genius and his terrifying mental illness.

Read the entire Press Release here.

Download the PDF here.

Two Nights Only!

Friday & Saturday 8:15 PM May 9th & 10th

Admission $25

Pre-show entertainment by Chris Crockett 7:15 PM

Reservations: 530-265-8686

Well-known to OBS audiences for her portrayal of the country music legend in our 2009 production of Always...Patsy Cline, Kris returns for two performances of her own special musical tribute to the iconic singer.

With live musical accompaniment provided by slide steel guitarist Larry Tracy and keyboardist Cary Sanders , Kris will perform two dozen of Patsy Cline's most memorable and best-loved hits. The 90 minute program will include Anytime, Back in Baby's Arms, Bill Bailey, Blue Moon of Kentucky, Closer Walk with Thee, Crazy, Faded Love, Heartaches, Honky Tonk Merry Go Round, I Fall to Pieces, Imagine That, In Care of the Blues, Leaving on Your Mind, Lovesick Blues, Never No More, Poor Man's Roses, San Antonio Rose, Seven Lonely Days, She's Got You, Sweet Dreams, Tennessee Waltz, Walkin' After Midnight, Why Can't He Be you, You Belong to Me and Your Cheating Heart

Download the PDF here.

Keeping Kids Safe Festival

Saturday, May 10th

We're asking you to become a supporter of our 2014 "Keeping Kids Safe" Festival. The previous children's festival, hosted by the Beam "Easy Living" Center in April, 2013 was huge success, and continues to grow. More than one thousand kids participated and were able to interact with law

enforcement, fire and other public service agencies.

We are excited to announce that this year the Gold Country Kiwanis Club will be the primary organizer of the event. Our new venue, the Safety Training Center near the Sierra College campus, will allow expanded programs, participation and live demonstrations.

The 11th Annual Keeping Kids Safe Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014. Marc Klaas and the KlaasKids Foundation � will again be providing families with digital fingerprints and photographs of their children. KNCO/Star 94 will also be offering great prizes for their "Passport to Safety". Fun activities and important safety information for the whole family, plus exhibits and demonstrations by our local agencies and non-profits dedicated to keeping our kids safe will be presented. In addition to activities and demonstrations, we'll provide free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, soft drinks, and sno-cones.

For more info download the PDF here.

Join us for the First Annual Gold Country Challenge.

A ride through the historic gold mining country of western Nevada County.

Saturday May 10th, 2014

The Gold Country Cycling Challenge is a 50k, 100k and 100 mile tour of the beautiful Gold Country region of Northern California.