Grass Valley

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Time Magazine has called Grass Valley “one of the top ten best small towns to live in.” Downtown Grass Valley is considered by many to be the one of the best preserved historic towns in the United States. Grass Valley offers a wide variety of choices in property, from very rural to historic downtown. In the outlying areas, small farms thrive and closer in visitors find many neighborhoods with single family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings.

GRASS VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Nevada County / Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce membership is over 1,000. In addition, the Grass Valley Downtown Association has created one of the most successful business districts in the Sierra Foothills.

Away from downtown are all the services and supplies the local populace needs for daily life. Lumber companies, hardware stores, feed supplies, supermarkets, printing companies - many of the businesses owned and operated by local residents.

The high tech community in this area supplies the world with cutting edge equipment and parts.

GRASS VALLEY SCHOOLS
Grass Valley Schools are among the top in California, reflecting the low student:teacher ratio and the high teaching standards. There are public high schools, intermediate schools, and elementary schools as well as two K-8 parochial schools.

GRASS VALLEY RECREATION
Neighborhood parks open to the public for swimming, tennis, baseball, soccer, and family picnicking dot the Grass Valley community. Eight miles northwest of Nevada City on Highway 49, the South Yuba River State Park includes the longest single-span covered bridge in the world swimming and hiking, wildflowers and historic sites. Docent-led history, nature and gold-panning tours are offered at selected times throughout the year.

Empire Mine State Park is the site of the oldest, richest gold mine in California. An estimated 5.8 million ounces of gold were extracted from the mine from the time of its discovery in Now the site of an extraordinary mining museum, the miles of trails are home to hikers, mountain bikers, and horse back riders.

Festivals and events are scheduled throughout the year and the downtown Center for the Arts presents local and international performers.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is home to the annual County Fair as well as other special events and concerts.

GRASS VALLEY HISTORY
The boom started in 1850, when miners found gold in this “grassy valley,” where grazing was better for livestock owners. As the number of wage-earning miners grew, Grass Valley became a trading center, and in November 1850 the first town election was held.

The commitment to keep the mines open, even after the Gold Rush, generated employment and opportunity. The community grew and families put down roots. Grass Valley’s economy was originally based on its mining efforts, and it prospered even through the Great Depression

Community Links

Nevada City Chamber of Commerce: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
Nevada County: My Nevada County
City of Grass Valley: City of Grass Valley
Nevada City: City of Nevada City
Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce: Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lake Tahoe Recreation: Lake Tahoe/South Shore Lake Tahoe/South Shore
Lake Tahoe Chambers: Lake Tahoe Chambers

Local Schools

Adult Education Adult Education Grass Valley High School 530-272-2643
Alta Sierra School 16607 Annie Drive Grass Valley Elementary 530-272-2319
Bear River High School 11130 Magnolia Road Grass Valley High School 530-268-3700
Bearcat Preschool 10879 Bartlett Drive Grass Valley Pre-School 530-273-6831
Bell Hill School 342 South School Street Grass Valley Elementary 530-273-6416
Bitney Springs Charter High 12338 McCourtney Road Grass Valley High School 530-477-1235
Chicago Park School 15725 Mount Olive Road Grass Valley Elementary 530-346-2153
Clear Creek School 17700 McCourtney Road Grass Valley Elementary 530-273-3664
Cottage Hill School 22600 Kingston Lane Grass Valley Elementary 530-268-2808
Deer Creek School 805 Lindley Avenue Nevada City Elementary 530-265-1870
Earle Jamieson High School 340 Buena Vista Street Grass Valley High School 530-272-5464
Early Learning Center Charter School 505 Main Street Nevada City Elementary 530-265-1830
Forest Charter School 224 Church Street Nevada City Elementary 530-265-4823
Gold Run School 470 Searls Avenue Nevada City Elementary 530-265-1860
Grass Valley 14804 Pleasant Valley Road Penn Valley Elementary 530-432-7300
Grass Valley Charter School 235 South Auburn Street Grass Vallley Elementary 530-273-8723
Grizzly Hill School 18847 Oak Tree Road North San Juan Elementary 530-265-9052
Hennessy School 225 South Auburn Street Grass Valley Elementary 530-273-2281
Lyman Gilmore School 10837 Rough & Ready Hwy. Grass Valley Middle 530-273-8479
Magnolia School 22431 Kingston Lane Grass Valley Middle 530-268-2815
Margaret G. Scotten 10821 Squirrel Creek Road Grass Valley Elementary 530-273-6472
Nevada City Home Study/Charter School 800 Hoover Lane Nevada City Elementary 530-265-1885
Nevada City Elementary Nevada City 530-265-1830
Nevada City School of Arts Charter 13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg 8 Nevada City Elementary 530-273-7736
Nevada Union High School 11761 Ridge Road Grass Valley High School 530-273-4431
Park Avenue Alternative Education Center 140 Park Ave. Grass Valley High 530-272-2643
Pleasant Ridge School 16229 Duggans Road Grass Valley Elementary 530-268-2820
Pleasant Valley School 14685 Pleasant Valley Road Penn Valley Middle 530-432-7333
Ready Springs School 12345 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley Elementary 530-432-1118
Seven Hills School 700 Hoover Lane Nevada City Middle 530-265-1840
Sierra Foothill High School 140 Park Avenue Grass Valley High School 530-272-2635
Sierra Mountain High School 140 Park Avenue Grass Valley High School 530-477-1225
Silver Springs High School (Independ. Study 140 Park Avenue Grass Valley High530-272-2632
Twin Ridges Home Study 18847 Oak Tree Rd. North San Juan Elementary 530-292-3305
Union Hill School 10879 Bartlett Drive Grass Valley Elementary 530-273-8456
Vantage Point Charter School 12345 Spenceville Drive Penn Valley Elementary 530-432-5312
Washington School 18847 Oak Tree Road North San Juan Elementary 530-265-2880
Williams Ranch School 14804 Pleasant Valley Road Penn Valley Elementary 530-432-7300
Yuba River Charter School 13026 Bitney Springs Rd, Bldg. 3 Nevada City Elementary 530-272-8078

Lake Wildwood

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LAKE WILDWOOD REAL ESTATE
Lake Wildwood is a gated community with 2,800 member parcels covering 3.1 square miles.

LAKE WILDWOOD PROPERTY
The subdivision consists of lake front property, lake view lots, and lake access homes and land. Lake Wildwood is located near Penn Valley, just 10 miles from Grass Valley.

LAKE WILDWOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Industries providing employment: to Lake Wildwood residents include educational, health and social services, finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. Medical offices and businesses providing basic services are easily accessible.

LAKE WILDWOOD RECREATION
Lake Wildwood recreation amenities include a 300 - acre lake, 65 acres of parks and greenbelts ( 5 developed parks), an 80 - slip marina with launching ramp and clubhouse, a swimming pool, 6 tennis courts, an 18- hole golf course with driving range and full service pro shop, and a Clubhouse with a cocktail lounge, outdoor deck, and two indoor dining rooms. A large RV storage area is available outside of the gates.
An active community program supports a diverse activities menu. Golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, and boating attract many residents. Over 40 clubs are available to residents, focusing on activities like bridge, motorcycles, tennis, golf, computers, and dining. The clubs provide many service and social activities.

During winter months, there are opportunities for bridge lessons, aerobics, yoga, pilates, 55 Alive, Breakfast With Santa, child/parent playgroup, craft classes, painting classes, Santa workshops, Preschool In The Park, walking groups, hikes, snowshoe walks, and excursions to the theatre. The Commodore Park Courts tennis courts are open all year.
News about Lake Wildwood is published weekly in the association newsletter, Bits and Pieces, and in a twice a month newspaper, The Wildwood Independent.

MEDICAL FACILITIES NEAR LAKE WILDWOOD
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley
Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Roseville

Penn Valley

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PENN VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Rural Penn Valley is country property at its relaxed best, yet Penn Valley is only minutes from downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Penn Valley properties include picturesque farms and ranches, lush horse property, and newer homes near rolling meadows and magestic oak trees.PENN VALLEY PROPERTY
Although the flavor of Penn Valley is rural, with acreage, orchards, horse property and farms, a gated subdivision in Lake Wildwood offers luxury lake view homes.

PENN VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce supports a small but flourishing business community. Despite the rural nature of the community, high-speed internet is available in many areas.

A tree-shaded shopping center boasts the area’s best country market and other convenient services. Nearby hardware stores, a plant nursery, popular steak house and even a you-pick blueberry farm support congenial day-to-day living.

PENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Hillsides are dotted with vineyards due to the ideal conditions for growing wine grape Penn Valley wineries produce award-winning wines.

PENN VALLEY SCHOOLS
A community preschool, an elementary school, and a charter high school make it a desirable location for families.

PENN VALLEY RECREATION
The 80-acre Western Gateway Park is the community’s center for walking, picnicking, swimming in the creek, playgrounds, barbeques, tennis, disk golf, soccer, and softball. It’s a dog walker’s paradise, with a new gated, and fenced, off-leash dog park.Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area
Along the western boundary of Penn Valley is the Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area. Acres of hiking and equestrian trails beckon year-round, especially during the extravagant show of spring wildflowers. Fairy Falls along Dry creek is particularly rewarding any time of year and the variety of birds inhabiting the area makes it a favorite for bird-watching.

PENN VALLEY HISTORY
Historically, Penn Valley was on the route between Sacramento and the silver mines in Nevada and this community retains it old-time feel. Long before European settlers arrived and the trade began to the mines, the Spenceville area was home to native people, the most recent being the Maidu-Nisenan. The Spenceville area is rich with Native America history. Many of the early village sites are found along Dry Creek and its tributaries.

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