Make the Holidays Merry and Bright for a Foster Child

Nevada County Child Welfare Services is grateful to have the support of the community and other Nevada County departments in providing gifts to children and support to the families that we serve during the holiday season. Child Welfare Services’ Giving Tree program will be in full swing on November 17, 2021 with trees going up in several locations in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Penn Valley. 

Simply grab a tag that has the wish list of a local foster child, purchase the items, and bring back your unwrapped presents to any of the listed locations through December 17, 2021. Through your support, we hope to continue to provide presents to children and young adults served by our Department.

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Support Youth Mental Health at the Heart of Gold Gravel Ride this Saturday!

The 1st annual Heart of Gold Gravel ride is kicking off at the Eric Rood Center in Nevada City at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20th! This ride supports youth mental wellness in Nevada County with 100% of the proceeds going to local non-profits like Bright Futures for Youth, Child Advocates of Nevada County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra, Youth Bicyclists of Nevada County (YBONC), and local school districts.

Sign-up to race, or swing by the Eric Rood Center this Saturday to support riders, donate, or buy a Heart of Gold t-shirt.

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Gather Safely This Holiday Season

Getting ready for the holidays? Follow these tips to protect yourself, your family, and your community as you celebrate the holiday season:

• Get vaccinated, including a booster shot if you’re eligible
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Get tested before and after traveling or gathering
• Test upon returning from the holidays (and again 3-5 days later)
• Take precautions if some in your group are unvaccinated
• Wear a mask with good fit and filtration covering your nose and mouth
• Gather outside or increase airflow in indoor spaces
• Wear a mask indoors in public settings and outdoors when six-foot distance is not possible (per Nevada County's Public Health Officer Order)

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Manage Your Burn Pile Safely

This time of year offers a unique opportunity for residents to affordably and efficiently reduce green waste levels on their properties. CAL FIRE NEU lifted the Burn Suspension on October 25, 2021, which means residential debris burning is allowable when the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District deems it a permissible burn day. Open residential burning is allowed in unincorporated Nevada County without a permit from CAL FIRE or a local fire district.

Follow these tips to manage your burn pile safely:

• Check to see if it is a Burn Day. Visit MyAirDistrict.com or call 530-274-7928.
• Maintain a 10 ft diameter, down to bare soil, free of flammables.
• Burn dry, dead material only such as leaves, pine needles, and tree trimmings.
• Keep a water source and shovel on hand.
• Tend to your pile always.
• Check weather conditions before burning; never burn on a windy day.
• Burn between 9 am - 3 pm for maximum smoke dispersion. 
• Ensure an adult is in attendance of the fire at all times.
• Fully extinguish coals with water. 

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Library Extends Open Hours

The Nevada County Community Library is extending its open hours at 3 locations. The Truckee, Madelyn Helling, and Grass Valley Libraries will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Patrons will be able to check out books and movies, enjoy library events, and use curbside pick-up during these hours. 

“We are so glad to be able to offer an extra open hour to our patrons,” says Nick Wilczek, County Librarian. “We know there are people who work during the week that have had trouble visiting the library with our reduced hours, so we are happy to be able to make this change.”

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Update on Responsible Hirschdale Recreation Access

For many Nevada County residents, outdoor recreation is like oxygen. It is essential and it is the reason many of us choose to live here. Similarly, many of us put down roots here, away from larger cities, because we’re drawn to the beauty that is right in our backyards, the privacy that rural living offers, and to escape the noise and friction that often come with more people. And yet, at times, these two priorities come into conflict.

In late September 2021, District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock and County of Nevada staff, including Community Development Agency Director Trisha Tillotson, hosted the Hirschdale Listening Session. This public meeting sought to gather community input and identify stakeholders on recreation access and property rights conflicts that flared up along the Truckee River in the Hirschdale area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Teamwork: District 4 Newsletter from Supervisor Sue Hoek

Supervisor Hoek’s Teamwork newsletter is issued monthly and covers topics relevant to District 4.

This month, Supervisor Hoek highlights safe debris burning, living amongst wildlife, grant funding for defensible space, the historical landmarking of the site of the former Kentucky Ridge Mine, the reopening of the Bridgeport Covered Bridge, a recap of Military Appreciation Week, and the Community Resiliency Grants and District 4 awardees. Find a link to subscribe or view all previous newsletters at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/D4Teamwork. 

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Therapists

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County’s Health & Human Services Agency is recruiting Behavioral Health therapists:

• One full-time therapist in Grass Valley for our Quality Assurance Program.
• One full-time, Spanish bilingual therapist to support English and Spanish-speaking children and adults in the Truckee offices.
• One full-time therapist to provide assessments and case management for individuals who are on probation. 
• One part-time therapist to provide intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for adults in Western Nevada County.
• Several part-time, temporary therapists for our Children's and Adult divisions.

Our Behavioral Health therapists support our community by providing assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling; crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services; screening potential clients on the phone; and psychotherapy.
 
Services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem-solving. We seek to hire individuals who are caring and who bring a sense of humor and fun to work.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Road Maintenance Worker II

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