Community Corner
π± What did deputies handle in and around Downieville last week?
Also check out Sierra County Historical Society Cocktail Party on the Downieville Patch calendar

Hi Downieville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What did deputies handle in and around Downieville last week?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Sheriff's Blotter, 9/21 – 9/27 (themountainmessenger.org) — Recent sheriff's calls show several Downieville-area incidents, from helping stranded motorists and handling found property at the bell tower to investigating a burning smell at the local sheriff's office and attempted fraud on Main Street. The blotter also notes school activities, medical calls, animal complaints, and traffic hazards across Sierra County that Downieville residents may encounter while traveling.
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📸 Around Downieville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Downieville
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★ Featured events ★
- Sierra County Historical Society Cocktail Party →
Sierra Shangri-La, 12 Crow City Road, Downieville
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
📣 Downieville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Breastfeeding Support Group
Bee Well Chiropractic, 530 Searls Ave. Suite C, Nevada City
10:00 am - The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra →
The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street Northwest, Washington
6:00 pm - Beginning Square Dance Class
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
6:00 pm - Techniques of Managing A Nonprofit Organization class through Si
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
6:30 pm - Nevada County West Open Studios Preview Exhibition
The Granucci Gallery | The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main S, Washington - Kids Night Out
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner Truckee
5:00 pm - #socialsketch + #write_on
Atelier, 10128 Donner Pass Rd, Washington
5:00 pm - Family Shabbat and Simchat Torah, Rejoicing with the Torah
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
5:30 pm - Keep It Dark Photo Contest Awards
Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Washington
7:00 pm - Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Used Book Sale
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
9:00 am - STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Kidzone Museum, 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- County Of Nevada posted a job opening for Accounting Technician in Nevada City. Apply here.
- Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Nevada City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downieville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nevada City
- SYRCL's Wild & Scenic Film Festival marks 25 years with commemorative poster art by co-founder Kathy Dotson and new music partnership with Madcap Records (theunion.com)
- Early in-person voting starts Monday at the Ballot Processing Center for Nevada County voters (yubanet.com)
- Local Officials Across U.S. Advance Measures To Deprioritize Enforcement Against Psychedelics (marijuanamoment.net)
Quincy
- Positive change expected from second FCMAT report (plumassun.org)
Ok Downieville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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