Monthly Archives: February 2012

John Olmsted Memorial Birthday Celebration

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Outside Inn

A birthday celebration in memory of conservation pioneer John Olmsted will be held March 2nd 6-10:30pm at St. Joseph’s Cultural Center in Grass Valley. Organized by the Mendocino-Tahoe Conservancy which is continuing John’s mission of protecting wildlands and creating trails.  The event will … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Outside Inn

Want to learn how to make cheese?  Prune trees?  Buy a wine making kit?  Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply in Grass Valley offers organic seeds, supplies, classes and more.  Check out their comprehensive website groworganic.com for tutorials and ideas … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Film Festival

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Outside Inn

Local non-profit Snowlands Network, is bringing the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival to the Nevada Theatre on Tuesday, March 6 from 6-9pm.  Proceeds raised stay in local communities to support local human-powered recreation efforts and to raise awareness of winter … Continue reading →

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Independence Trail

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Outside Inn

The weather in Nevada City is fabulous, why not take a hike?  Independence Trail is 5.5 miles from downtown Nevada City off Highway 49.  The trail twists and turns along the Excelsior Canal, where the gold rush era wooden flumes … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Parade

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Outside Inn

There’s a lot of color in town this weekend for the annual Mardi Gras celebration.  The parade took over downtown Broad Street this afternoon, with floats, puppets, bubbles and lots of beads.  For additional photos please click here to view … Continue reading →

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Flour Garden Bakery

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Outside Inn

Need a sandwich, a latte, a birthday cake, a gluten free treat and a warm spot to check your email?  Stop by Flour Garden Bakery in Grass Valley.  Now serving gluten free bagels in flaxseed, blueberry and jalapeno cheddar, along side their wide … Continue reading →

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Nevada City Photo Contest Winner

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Outside Inn

Congratulations Roseanne Burke for her winning entries for our Nevada City photo contest, click here to read about her local greeting cards.  Roseanne has won a copy of David McKay’s book Yuba Seasons.  To see all the other fabulous entries, … Continue reading →

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Jim Rogers Memorial ride

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Outside Inn

A cold misty Saturday did not deter the 150 riders who came out to remember fellow cyclist Jim Rogers, who was killed two years ago on Hwy 174 by a passing motorist while riding his bicycle.  The group rode en mass to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Outside Inn

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I thought it’d be fun to check out some of the goodies you can buy locally in Nevada City.  If you’re looking for chocolate try the Nevada City Truffle Shop (which sells … Continue reading →

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Nevada City Photo Contest

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Outside Inn

Welcome to the Outside Inn’s first Nevada City photo contest.  Please vote for your favorite photo.  Many thanks to all the fabulous folks who contributed, I love seeing the different perspectives on Nevada City.  Voting will end on Wednesday, February … Continue reading →

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