Now, back to reality…summer will be over before we know it..
As the 4th of July has come to pass, we are reminded that summer will be over before we know it. Immediately following schools end we celebrated graduations, birthdays, Father’s Day and lastly the big one Independence Day. With many local schools headed back to class earlier than last year many of our buyers are feeling the crunch. They have been out and about and looking for their future forever home, all the while enjoying summers festivites. Now that we have a slight hiatus in holidays, summer camps are coming to an end and the start of school is on a count down, the struggle to find that home is real. If you find yourself in this boat but not working with the SIERRA LIFE STYLE Team, call us to give you hand.
As a part of SIERRA LIFE STYLE Team we are detdicated to devote our serves to you the buyer. We will be aggressively hunting the market for your future home while you do your back to school shopping and BBQ’s. Our buyers are asked to define their wants and needs and their specific criteria of what makes a house a home to them. Then we go to work!! From researching the local market and trends to scoping out all oportunities around the corner. We are here to get you into the home you’ve always wanted, and just in time for the kids to be settled before school.
Summer’s Here…And So Is A Plethora Of Fresh & Organic Foods Offered At Nevada County Farmers Markets!
Those of us lucky enough to live in Western Nevada County are blessed each year with bounteous, fresh and tasty farm fare offered each week at several locations and times as local Farmers Markets get into gear. Growers offer a plethora of fresh vegetables, honey, bakery goods, organic grass-fed beef and much more. Many offerings from local farmers are grown organically….and the Heirloom Tomatoes are to die for, making the Winter months seem an unfair, long wait. Well, the wait is over. Here is a list of our Certified Farmers Markets:
Tuesday Morning – Nevada County Certified Growers Market 9 am – 1 pm, May 3 – September 29, Rood Center, Hwy 49, Nevada City.
Tuesday Afternoon – Lake Of The Pines Certified Farmers Market 3pm – 7pm, June7 – September 27, Lower Marina Parking Lot, Lake Of The Pines
Thursday Morning – Nevada County Certified Growers Market 9am – 1pm, May 5 – October 27, Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley
Thursday Afternoon – Grass Valley Downtown Association Thursday Night Market 5:30 pm – 9 pm, June 23 – July 28, Mill Street Closed for market, Downtown Grass Valley
Saturday Morning – Nevada City Farmers Market 8:30 am – 1 pm, June 4 – November 19, Union Street, downtown Nevada City
Saturday Morning – Nevada County 8 am – 12:30 pm, April 16 – November 19.
Nevada County Farmers Markets offer an amazing variety of freshly picked vegetables and fruits for those that visit: Apples to Zucchini. We especially love the tasty Heirloom Tomatoes widely available. Come check out artisan olive oil and breads, organic grass fed meats, grains, beans, seeds and nuts, honey….even jewelry and yard art is available at some markets. While at the Nevada City Farmers Market, be sure to stop by and sample the awesome Brazilian Plantain dishes cooked in front of you at one of our favorite stalls, Musa Musa.
At the commencement of summertime we find ourselves incredibly busy on the weekends. Between graduations, BBQ’s, vacations and in town in laws it’s surprising it’s called summer break at all. With everyone’s plates so full Realtors find themselves asking, it’s it a good weekend for an open house? As a Realtor you are generally are your own boss meaning on open house days you cover everthing. We plan ahead to make flyers full of information of the house we will be showcasing. We also take time to create a secondary list of others open houses in the area or other houses that are currently on the market. These are put together so we are prepared for you, the public buyer to have as much relative info as possible to benefit you. We put adds in the paper and online to give everyone a heads up that we will be at a specific property on this day and time. Much preparation goes into hosting an open house but how do you know anyone will stop by?
Day of the open house as any good Realtor knows you should provide a snack of some sort or another. Anything will do but if you feed them they will come. Next we are responsible for setting up our signage so you can find us. We arrive early to the house to make sure the lights are on, blinds are up and the entry way is swept. We verify the house is in good viewing condition then we set up all the remaining goodies we brought for you. We are now at least a few full day’s work just in preparations to do what we came here for. Wait for you! A buyer looking desperately for a knowledgable Realtor who has prepared themselves to meet you on this day. But will you come?
There are many excuses for a Realtor not to work hard for themselves and to put the time into an open house. It’s raining I don’t want to put up my signs in the mud, it’s graduation everyone is busy no one will show up. I think busy summertime is the best time to host and to visit an open house. More relatives are in town for exciting end of school year events, more family is brought to the area to celebrate. In these times is when grandma decides to live closer to family and decides to visit an open. Aunties decide to being cousins together and get into a house before school starts, she too visits an open. However busy our lives are it’s always a good time to host or visit an open house. Who knows, this weekend may be the one you find your dream house, and the trusty Realtor whose going to get you there! If you see our signs, be sure to stop in for a snack!!
Nevada County Moms now have a place to relax and enjoy some adult time with their peers!
There is a great, little know resource available to Nevada County moms of young children called MOPS of Grass Valley.
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. It is a group for moms to meet who have children from pregnancy through kindergarten and just recently added, first grade through high school. They meet at Abundant Life Church, though anyone from any background or religion is welcome.
Childcare is available! The moms get to meet with other moms in our community. They get to have uninterrupted conversations and eat a hot breakfast (which is a luxury if you have small children). There is a speaker that will come in to talk about relevant topics regarding relationships, raising kids, services available to us as Nevada County residences and many other topics.
I have been a member of MOPS for over 8 years now. There have been times when I’ve felt it was critical to my sanity. Just to be able to share with another woman who was just as sleep deprived and in need of an adult to have a conversation with that I was, was key to me getting through the many stages of motherhood.
I feel honored and understood when I meet with these other ladies. It is so nice to be able to recharge and “catch my breath” in this busy time of my life. I can take my mind off my To Do List as we finish our meeting with a fun craft like making jewelry, making a sugar scrub or make ahead dinner we can take home giving us back some valuable time to spend with our families.
We love the Sierra Lifestyle, especially THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS!
The Center for the Arts is the cornerstone of cultural enrichment here in Grass Valley. So many of us in the communities of Western Nevada County (Grass Valley, Nevada City, Alta Sierra, PennValley…) are fortunate to be able to take advantage of the amazing constellation of music concerts and events at the Center venues. We love to meet and make friends with folks from the Sacramento area and the greater Bay Area who come up for the events hosted here by the Center, collectively 50,000 strong this year, that have enjoyed shows produced by the Center.
Celebrating,in 2015, 15 years of amazing cultural contribution to our community.
2014 presented concerts from a wide number of genres for almost all tastes. Everything from ARLO GUTHRIE, JOAN BAEZ, SWEET HONEY & THE ROCK, BLIND BOYS FROM ALABAMA, RICHARD THOMPSON, DAVE MASON (TRAFFIC JAM), MARC COHEN and JOHN McCUTCHEON, to WYNTON MARSALIS and THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND….and that’s just a tiny, partial list!
Also notable in 2014:
Perennial community favorite, DANCING WITH OUR STARS; SIERRA DANCE INSTITUTE presents local talent dancing styles from Ballet to Hip Hop.
The SUMMER YOUTH EDUCATION SERIES – Youth workshops in ART, CIRCUS, MAGIC, WRITING, COLLEGE PREP, MUSIC & THEATRE
The SYRCLE WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ART SHOW
COMING SOON
ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RYTHM KINGS NEW YEAR’S EVE – SOLD OUT
WINTER DANCE 2015 (January 23)
JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS (January 23) SOLD OUT
TAJ MAHAL (February 22)
AMY GRANT (February 26)
JEFFERSON STARSHIP (FEBRUARY 27)
19TH ANNUAL WORLDFEST (July 16-19)
Join the Center for as little as $50. and receive discounted tickets, early purchase privilege, and the Center’s
So….come on up and party with us! Check out the Center for the Arts, 314 West Main Street in Grass Valley, at http://thecenterforthearts.org
Thursday night market has been a Nevada County staple for the past 5 years. It goes from 6pm to 10pm, and Keller Williams Realty will be open and available during those hours if you would like a free bottle of water, or more information about the area. Come visit us, and see what Nevada County has to offer. Our local artisans are known for fabulous wines from our local wineries in Grass Valley, Penn Valley and Rough and Ready, and there are many other vendors selling goods as well. Nevada County offers a rich and diverse community of artists, musicians, and theater groups. Come check us out!
If you would like to view available properties for sale in Nevada County (which includes Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready and outlying areas like Alta Sierra and Lake Wildwood) please don’t hesitate to contact us! We look forward to assisting you with you real estate needs.
