I am excited to write that I am one of 10 Celebrity Dancers selected to compete in the 1st Annual Dancing with Our Stars event slated for August 23, 2013 at The Center for the ARTS. Myself, as well as … Read more >

I have been doing a bit of volunteer work here and there this holiday season and I just have to say, “You are so generous!” Wednesday night I helped sort toys with the good folks of the local Salvation Army. … Read more >

I love the holiday season – usually – but this year I have been having a little trouble getting into the spirit of things. To date, I have purchased one gift and getting the tree up and all of the … Read more >

For as along as I have lived in Nevada County, I have been looking for an easy way to see who is playing where on any given night. I didn’t want to have to wait for a weekly publication and … Read more >

Thank you to Diane Dealey Neill for this: Six students from Nevada Union High School participated recently in the 2012 Shasta Forestry Challenge, one group of a total of 67 high school students from 11 schools from northern California and … Read more >

My son, Trevor, spent four years in Santa Barbara attending the UC there and graduated a month ago. This past weekend, he invited some of the life long friends he cultivated there to come see first hand the beauty that … Read more >

This past weekend, Interfaith Food Ministry parked a truck in front of B&C True Value in hopes of collecting food and funds.  B&C generously donated a Weber Kettle Barbeque valued at approximately $100.  In exchange for  a bag of groceries … Read more >

The last few weeks have been full of change.  The high school gradations of course and last weekend, my husband and I traveled to Santa Barbara to watch my son Trevor Wade graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara. … Read more >

My husband and I officially tied the knot in 2001. We had 6 boys and a girl between us.  At the time, the oldest was 15  and the youngest (the only girl, Courtney,) was7.   Along the way our children attended … Read more >

I am not a hoarder.  I repeat, I am not a hoarder. I AM NOT A HOARDER, I am not a hoarder… but, I admit, I have a difficult time with waste.  Ask anyone who knows me.  I eat the … Read more >

Last week I had the opportunity to judge Senior Projects at Nevada Union High School.   Students spend a minimum of 20 hours working on their given project in addition to writing a research paper on a related topic, producing a … Read more >

I love this community.  You probably already know that.  I say it all the time. My heart is softened once again after just visiting with my 17 year old daughter, Courtney.  Courtney has spent her Saturday sitting in front of … Read more >

Many times I am reminded of this incredible community of people who choose Nevada County.  Here is another one to make you smile. : My story is about the free dental day on April 21. 2012 offered by Dr. Gary … Read more >

Each time I interview someone new during one of the three weekly On The Town interviews I take part in each week, whether it’s “Tell Me Something Good Mondays,” “Taking Care of Business Wednesdays” or “What’s Going On Fridays, “  … Read more >

Each day I read the “Tell Me Something Good” submissions and realize there is a lot of positive stuff going on in our community.  Here is another entry to get you into the weekend! “My name is Courtney McCullough,7th grade, … Read more >

We are hearing from community members with stories that are heartwarming.  So in these gray days of spring, while our lawns are being watered and our reservoirs are full to over flowing – here is a little sunshine of the … Read more >