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Greater Higgins Area Plan Project: Join the Discussion to Help Shape the Community March 2^nd

Nevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region. The Greater Higgins Area Plan is a planning effort with two key goals: to establish a comprehensive future vision for the area integrating culture, commerce, and housing while supporting the unique community character and culture of the South County area, and to serve as a blueprint for future development.

As part of the project, the County is conducting an extensive community engagement process to hear from community members about goals and vision for the future of the Greater Higgins area. The second of four community workshops will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom. The meeting will include a presentation, followed by a discussion in small groups.

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Microbusiness Grant Applications Now Open!

Nevada County's Microbusiness grant applications are open through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. Nevada County will disburse $107,500 in relief funds to up to 43 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Microbusinesses in Nevada County may be eligible for $2,500 in grant funding.

The grant program is designed to provide relief to our community's hardest-to-reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs that face systemic barriers to accessing capital, such as businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, individuals without documentation, individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural communities. Eligibility requirements include: a physical address in Nevada County, under $50,000 in 2019 revenue, fewer than 5 full-time employees, and significant impacts due to the pandemic. Businesses that received funding through the California Relief Grant program are not eligible for this opportunity. Find a complete list of eligibility and application information, and frequently asked questions on Nevada County’s Microbusiness Grants website.

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Virtual Author Talk with New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline Miller at the Nevada County Community Library on March 25^th

The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce a virtual author visit with best-selling author Madeline Miller. Miller’s book Circe is currently the featured title for this year’s Nevada County Reads program.

The virtual event will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm, March 25th, 2022 and will be streamed live on Facebook. The digital lobby will open on Zoom at 6:30 pm allowing patrons to get comfortable at home before the event begins. An in-person viewing of the event will also take place after-hours at the Madelyn Helling Library with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and patrons are encouraged to come and interact with the author in the cozy environment of the library. There will be a projector and PA system along with live Q&A from the audience. Miller will speak on a variety of topics related to her experience writing, education, and on her book, Circe.

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Do You Know a Nevada County Veteran in Need of Hearing Aids? Auburn VA OPC Opens New Audiology Clinic

In the fall of 2020, the VA informed the veterans of Nevada County that our medical provider would change from the Reno VA Medical Center to our current provider at the Mather VA Medical Center. When this change was made it was promised that this would be a great benefit to the Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC), which is located off Bell Rd. This change benefited our local veteran community because the Mather VAMC can more fully support the services available at the Auburn OPC, increasing the quantity, quality, and accessibility of services in our area.

Recently, the Auburn VA OPC announced the opening of a new audiology clinic that increases veterans’ access to hearing health care, reduces travel distances for veterans who do not want to travel to Sacramento, reduces the stress of navigating Mather’s medical center, provides support for veterans’ caregivers, reduces the amount of time a veteran or caregiver needs to take for appointment travel, promotes immediate and convenient access to a specialist, and increases patient satisfaction.

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YubaNet: Getting Ready for Peak Fire Season – Woodstoves, Chimneys, Roofs, Gutters and Screens

During recent wildfires, 90% of homes and buildings were first ignited by embers, not the actual fire. Embers are carried on winds ahead of a fire, eventually causing a fire to “spot” ahead of itself. Spotting can occur several miles ahead of the main fire! Once these embers land on or near your home, it’ll depend on the building materials and the landscaping (or lack thereof) around the structure how well your house will fare.

Ignition during a wildfire is the result of:

Embers (also called firebrands)
Radiant heat
Direct flame contact

Retrofitting your home with a Class A fire-rated roof, replacing vent screens with 1/8th mesh screens or slatted screens, enclosing eaves, replacing single-pane windows with double pane and screened windows are well worth the investment.

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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 several Behavioral Health therapists:

One Therapist to provide direct services for children and their families in the Grass Valley offices.
One part-time therapist to provide intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for adults in Western Nevada County.
One Therapist to provide direct services for English and Spanish-speaking children and adults in the Truckee offices.
Several part-time temporary Therapists to provide direct services in our Children's division, and others for our Adult division.

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.

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Greater Higgins Area Plan Project: Join the Discussion to Help Shape the Community March 2nd