Trio brings afternoon of Flamenco music, dance at North Columbia Schoolhouse in Nevada City

A highly regarded Bay Area flamenco trio — David McLean, Clara Rodriguez and Roberto Zmora — will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at the North Columbia Schoolhouse on the San Juan Ridge.A flamenco guitarist and composer, David McLean’s musical wanderings fi …

'Boomers Turning 70' party March 25

With the first group of Baby Boomers turning 70 this year all over the nation, those who live in Nevada County want to mark the milestone with festivities.A party with music by the Ray Kinman Trio, a bar and potluck refreshments is planned for 5:30 t …

Doreen Fogle: Beneficial beetles — use insects to rid you garden of pests naturally

Several years back, I had a Santa Rosa plum tree in my garden. One day, I went out to see how the developing plums were doing when, to my horror, I found the tree covered with black aphids. The leaves were becoming curled and distorted. I quickly …

Ron Cherry: A Mini that dreams are made of

When Bill Brook first owned a Mini Cooper, he was only 15 1/2 years old and it was his first car. Although he loved the look and handling of the car, he was not a fan of front-wheel drive. “I decided that if I ever had the time and money I would bu …

Denis Peirce: Sturgeon sleepover

If you mention a fishing trip, what comes to mind for most of us is getting out early on a pleasant sunny day and getting back in time for dinner. Sure you might have to dress well for some cool temps, but overall a nice day on the water. The antithe …

Squirrel care training offered Saturday in Grass Valley

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release will offer a half day training Saturday to illustrate to newcomers as well as more experienced rehabbers how to care for injured adults or orphaned baby squirrels. “It is common at this time of the year to receiv …

Spaces still available in new naturalist program that starts Tuesday in Nevada County

A few spaces are still available for the 2016 UC California Naturalist Program at Sierra Streams Institute that starts Tuesday.The UC California Naturalist Program is a broad overview of California’s natural history and introduces students specifical …

Famed Russian pianist Nikolai Lugansky returns to Grass Valley Monday

Ever since Nikolai Lugansky’s final, graceful piano key strokes during a March 2011 concert in Grass Valley, the mesmerized crowd has asked for more. It has taken five years to make that happen. This Monday, InConcert Sierra will once again present t …

The Young Messiah Rated PG-13, running time 111 minutes. Starts Friday, March 11 at Sierra Cinemas.The inspiring and unique story of 7-year-old Jesus Christ and His family as they come to a fuller understanding of His divine nature and purpose.10 Clo …