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🌱 How Grass Valley air crews helped turn the tide on Chute Fire
Grass Valley, California Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Grass Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Grass Valley air crews helped turn the tide on Chute Fire
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UPDATE: Chute Fire firing operation successful. Containment at 15%, 125 acres (theunion.com) — Fire crews have expanded containment on the Chute Fire to 15% and 125 acres after a planned overnight firing operation near the Middle Yuba River. Grass Valley-based air attack and tankers have played a key role in slowing spread in the steep terrain, while earlier evacuations and two firefighter injuries were handled without serious lasting harm. 
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Paint a collaborative wall mural at Lucchesi Vineyards
Nevada County Arts 19698 View Forever Lane, Grass Valley CA 95945
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STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Nevada County Arts Kidzone Museum11711 Donner Pass RdTruckee, CA 96161
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Geometric Yoga for Self-healing
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Inner Path, 200 Commercial Street, Nevada City
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Make your own Hand-Carved Wooden Spatula
Nevada County Arts The Curious Forge13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9, Nevada Ci
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Community Kundalini & Yin Yoga
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Inner Path, 200 Commercial St. Nevada City
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Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics
Nevada County Arts 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Spanish story time
Nevada County Arts Truckee Library10031 Levon AveTruckee, CA 96161
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In the Night Dimension and Those We Meet at Twilight
Nevada County Arts Wonder Docent230 Broad StreetNevada City, CA
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Railbus Rides
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce #5 Kidder Ct Nevada City
11:00 am
Saturday July 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My name is Ellie.
(Carrie says if you're interested in knowing more, calling her is the best way to find out!) My owner got me from the shelter (in Merced) when I was… (Nextdoor Perimeter Rd) - Adopted!
Hampton came to us neglected and severely matted. After a much needed coat shave he's feeling much better. This handsome little guy is so loving and… (Nextdoor Peardale)
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- Dignity Health posted a job opening for Security Officer in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grass Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nevada City
- A Summer Solstice Bike Campout in Nevada City (theradavist.com)
- Nevada City To Host Housing Element Workshop (knco.com)
- Goats help NID reduce fire risk one bite at a time (yubanet.com)
Wheatland
- Bach's Masterpieces Come to Life on the Harp at Wheatland Concert Series (blueridgeleader.com)
Ok Grass Valley! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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