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Founded in 1989 Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the country. Nestled on 600-acres in Grass Valley, CA, Animal Place provides refuge to hundreds of neglected farmed animals. In addition to permanent sanctuary, Animal Place’s Rescue Ranch is a 60-acre adoption center, placing needy farmed animals into permanent homes.

Sanctuary is important work, but Animal Place strives to create meaningful change for farmed animals through advocacy and education. Thousands of visitors flock to the sanctuary each year to learn more about the animals and farming. Volunteer classes introduce folks to the more intense ways people can help. Internships are also available.

Every year, we host a popular event, ThanksLiving, for the turkeys as well as several Chicken Care Classes that teach people the basics of chicken care.

We promote veganism through our publications, e-alerts, and cooking classes.

Our mission is simple – to extend compassion to all life!

MISSION

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Parking
Gate 1: Only available for Premium ticket holders with parking passes.
Gate 4: For all general admission ticket holders.
Disabled parking is available at Gate 1 and Gate 4.
The fairgrounds charges $5 for parking. Parking fee at Gate 1 is included in the cost of a Premium Ticket

Seating Policy
LOW SEATING = Sand chairs – seats no higher than 12” from the ground
HIGH SEATING = regular lawn chairs.
Bring your low-backed lawn chair for seating close to the stage. You may bring full-height lawn chairs to sit behind the soundboard. Blankets are acceptable in either area. No chaise lounges. The entire seating area is a non-smoking section.

What You Can Bring
Blankets, low-seat or high-seat chairs depending on ticket purchased, sealed water bottles, small backpack, lunch cooler, empty Camelbak or other empty containers (i.e., Nalgene bottle), binoculars.

What You Can’t Bring
Absolutely no outside alcohol (we\’ll be checking). Illegal substances, glass containers of ANY kind, fireworks and explosives, picnic baskets, coolers, tents, pets (except service dogs), video equipment, professional camera equipment, audio recording equipment, no unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.

Accessibility Information
The fairgrounds are wheelchair accessible, with considerable distances between areas. Therefore, some travel is over natural terrain. Disability parking spaces will be clearly marked and are located at Gate 1. There will also be ADA spots reserved at Gate 4.

Security / Safety
Our primary goal is to create a safe and secure environment for all attendees. On-site security provided. If you\’re experiencing any problems whatsoever locate a security guard, or a Center staff member.

Medical
EMTs will be on-site to help. If you need assistance, go to the medical area at Gate 1.

ATMs
There will be an ATM located inside the Main Street Center near Gate 1 at the concert.

Lodging Options
Call Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce at (530) 273-4667 for a list of lodging and campgrounds in the area in Grass Valley, visit website www.grassvalleychamber.com.

Camping
Contact the Nevada County Fairgrounds RV Park directly for arrangements.
Contact moc.riaFytnuoCadaveNnull@gnipmac, (530) 273-6217 or www.nevadacountyfair.com/camping.

Food and Beverage Options
Plenty of food, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Food Vendors
To Be Announced

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Click HERE to download our 2013 Artist Application.
Application deadline is Friday, June 21

Open House Preview Party
Thursday, October 3, 2013
6:00PM, Free Event

Tour 67 local artists in 34 studios the first two weekends in October and see where art is made, displayed, and enjoyed in Nevada County.  Start at The Center for the Arts’ Preview Exhibit and view each artists’ work in person, plan your tour, buy art, and support The Center for the Arts.

View and purchase original work in a wide variety of media and styles, watch live demonstrations, observe works in progress, and learn about an art process from concept to completion and experience first-hand how, why, and where art is created.

Also visit Grass Valley and Nevada City’s farmer’s markets, local restaurants, downtown tasting rooms, vintage and curated shops, scenic hikes, and the live music at The Center to see what inspires creativity, community-mindedness, and artistic expression that resonates through our towns.

SPONSORED BY

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The Center for the Arts is raising funds to install 528 new stadium seats on the bleachers at THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM equipped with backs and cushions for your comfort!

For a $100 donation you will be able to honor a family member, friend or neighbor that has served in the U.S. Armed forces. A portion of your donation to The Center may be tax deductable.

$100 includes:
One commemorative engraved plaque bearing the name of your veteran on
one stadium seat, and a certificate of purchase.

Click HERE to download a seat reservation form.

For more information contact Rhonda Herrin 530.274.8384 ext 21 or gro.straehtrofretnecehtnull@nirrehr.

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MISSION
PiELL helps English language learners become thriving members of our community by offering one-on-one language tutoring, and building bridges that foster cross-cultural respect, understanding, and friendship.

HISTORY
PiELL, formerly known as the Literacy Council of Nevada County, was formed in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency; an all-volunteer organization with the objective of providing literacy training for adults. In 1995 the County’s growing English as Second Language (ESL) learners were included in the literacy program. In 2008 the mission statement was revised to include a cultural partnering with their students and the organization’s name was changed to Partners in English Language Learning.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS
No prior teaching experience or foreign language skills are necessary. Any fluent English speaker 18 or older can become a trained English tutor with PiELL. Volunteers learn practical techniques for one-on-one instruction in a relaxed setting. They are then matched with individual students. Tutors are mentored and supported by experienced Resource Tutors throughout their volunteer experience. The training sessions are conducted three times per year. The next 2-day training session will be held April 20th and 27th.

Our new Board President, Diane Miessler reads to a student’s child during last year’s PiELL Tutor & Student Potluck.

PIELL STUDENTS
Most of PiELL’s students enter the program at a basic beginner or low intermediate level. Anyone 18 or older is welcome. Non-native English speakers are assessed for competency in English, and then matched with individual tutors. They commit to meeting with their tutors once or twice a week for a minimum of one year. Our students come from around the world; China, Iran, Honduras, Mexico, Poland, Thailand and Vietnam, to name a few.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

• Donate by Mail and Online
• Donate Materials + Supplies
• Volunteer
• Special Events: Attend fundraising dinners held throughout the year
• Use our e-Script community and SHARE cards (Savemart and SPD will donate 3% of purchases to PiELL)
• Purchase Great Lakes Scrip cards as gifts (a percentage is donated to PiELL)

WISH LIST

• Bilingual children’s books – new or gently used
• Board Members with grant-writing experience

KNOW YOUR NON-PROFIT

What are the biggest achievements in your non-profit’s history?
Providing a path to better jobs and citizenship for our students, for over 25 years. 2. Improving relationships and communication between immigrants and the community. What are the biggest challenges your non-profit faces? 1. Financing our operations via grant-writing and fundraisers 2. Increasing ranks of students and volunteer tutors

What is your No. 1 short-term goal for the next year?
Recruit board members with experience or interest in grant writing and bookkeeping.

What is your No. 1 long-term goal for the next three years?
Increase awareness and involvement in the community.

TESTIMONIAL

Submitted by Judi Kreinick, Tutor, Resource Tutor, and PiELL Board Member.

Angie…  A Success Story, by Judi Kreinick
I began tutoring Angie in May 2011. At that time she spoke absolutely no English. She was a 27 year old college graduate from Paraguay who met her American husband in Asuncion while he was there working for the Peace Corps. They moved to Grass Valley in 2011 and were here for 1 1/2 years. During that time I tutored Angie twice a week for 2 hours at a time, plus she took group lessons at another location for another 3 hours a week. Learning English was her “job”. She was a very serious student with a delightful sense of humor, and she always did her homework. We worked from several different books from the PiELL library, plus I made up stories that incorporated things that would interest her and help her practice her pronunciation, vocabulary, and eventually help her with past and future tenses. In July 2012 her husband got a position with the State Department and they moved to Virginia. For several months we had been incorporating citizenship lessons (again using citizenship books from the PiELL library) into our weekly sessions, and we continued doing this through Skype for 1 – 2 hours per week until October. In early November she took the citizenship test in Washington, D.C., which was a thrill for her, and, of course, she passed the test with flying colors.

She and her husband will be living in Brazil for the next 2 years, and they are looking forward to living all over the world. We stay in touch on a regular basis, and now she is able to tell me all about her exciting life IN ENGLISH.

CONTACT PiELL:
Partners in English Language Learning (PiELL)
Mailing address:
578 Sutton Way
PMB 198 Grass Valley 95945

Physical address:
256 Buena Vista, Ste 110
Grass Valley

Phone/Fax: 530-274-8428

E-mail: gro.lleipnull@nimda

Web Page: www.piell.org

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Here’s some links to songs that we’ll be playing – the originals and tutorials. We plan to add links the week before each session.

Below you’ll find inspirational clips and performances from the mentors so keep checking back!

ENJOY!

THIS WEEK – May 6
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling – Righteous Bros

And ukelele..  you can almost see all the chords..

PAST TUNES

April 29th – Old Time Rock n Roll – Bob Seger

Tutorials:

Electric Guitar:

Acoustic Guitar:

Piano:

April 22 – Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Tutorials:
Guitar

And another guitar…

Piano

http://youtu.be/-6yPDFwG9AM=

April 15 – Steamroller Blues: 
played by Elvis Presley (written by James Taylor)

Steamroller Blues played by James Taylor and James Walsh:

http://youtu.be/hKw-NpEQOZo

A couple of guitar tutorials..

Piano parts..

http://youtu.be/pwP3JNmnTOk=

April 8th Session – Get Back – The Beatles

Tutorials:

Guitar:

Another Guitar:

Piano:

Piano solo:

http://youtu.be/9DdIxvS1izw=

April 1st Session – TWO SONGS!

Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)
Basically the song is a 2 chord groove -  Fmaj7 & G We will have basic charts at the session with all the chords and lyrics for you!

Some tutorials:

Guitar

Bass

Piano part (with added melody lines..)

http://youtu.be/9SuxrBiR99Q=

Hey Good Looking (Hank Williams)
Hey Good Lookin – Hank Willimas

Tutorials
Guitar

piano

The original song:

March 25th – Sittin On The Dock of the Bay

Original Otis Redding

http://youtu.be/PyxLaHmOaYM

Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4cG8CEcuRU

Guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwvVoznSwmM

Piano
http://youtu.be/PHBI0KoKY8E

March 18th – Stand By Me

This is in the key of A major.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwZNL7QVJjE

Here is the guitar with capo using all “open” chords:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tm06bkSOGg

Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbNhb2VErOc original A

Piano tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5JM1Qz5cSQ

And from the mentors themselves

A little inspiration.. tricks of the trade…resume clips.. etc etc.
We’ll add more as we go along…

Craig Thomas (Keyboard mentor)
Playing a crazy synth solo…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFrsn70uJo

Ty Smith (Drum/percussion mentor)
Classic R&B grooves!
http://youtu.be/xnjCpJ849YA

Lorraine Gervais & Tony Unger (vocals & guitar mentors)
Playing ‘Fire & Rain’ at The Center for the Arts during a tribute show to Carole King and James Taylor.
http://youtu.be/HVym65bD1vA

Lorraine Gervais
These are some of the women singers who’ve influenced me when I was young…they still do!

Chaka Khan.. Tell Me Something Good
http://youtu.be/hruzlGpRFP4

Chaka Khan.. Sweet Thing
http://youtu.be/ELz4gazupmU

Aretha – You Make Me feel Like A Natural Woman
http://youtu.be/dEWuAcMWDLY

Aretha- Bridge Over Troubled Water
http://youtu.be/_DBl5gAs6WI

Joni Mitchell.. Help Me
http://youtu.be/XOEE-kR-Txg

Joni Mitchell…A Case of You
http://youtu.be/IAsXMlkwXgs

Billy Holiday singing Strange Fruit..
http://youtu.be/h4ZyuULy9zs

www.thecenterforthearts.org/community-music-jam

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