On this episode of On The Town from Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro in downtown Grass Valley, Tom Fitzsimmons explores Nevada City events, local businesses and wildfire preparedness with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Skrukrud and Community Risk Reduction and Outreach Officer Evan McLenithan. The conversation highlights National Night Out at Pioneer Park, the First Friday Art Walk, Jerry Bash and the Nevada County Fair. Skrukrud explains how the Nevada City Chamber supports locally owned businesses, tourism and community events. McLenithan shares important Nevada County wildfire-safety information covering defensible space, Zone Zero, ember-resistant vents, red flag warnings, home hardening, Firewise communities and neighborhood cooperation.