The Monthly Newsletter of 211 Nevada County
June 2017



Crunchy carrots. Sweet strawberries. Tangy tomatoes. Summer is here and with the heat comes an abundance of fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies for the picking. Farmers' market season is in full-swing, which means that the CalFresh Market Money program is back to match your EBT dollars at four local markets and put the season's bounty on your table.

This year we are offering a 10 for 10 match at every market all summer long. Spend $10 EBT at the market and we'll match you up to $10 in free tokens, now through November 18th. This a great way to double your CalFresh money while buying the best fruits and veggies Nevada County has to offer.

Here's how it works:
  1. Come out to the 211 booth at any of the farmers' markets listed below.
  2. Show us your EBT card and your photo ID. We'll match your EBT market money with up to $10 in tokens.
  3. Use your tokens to buy fruits and veggies at participating farm stands.
  4. Do it all over again next week!
And while you're at the 211 booth pick up free recipes, kids activity books, and a market bag to hold all of your goodies.

If you have questions about the Market Money program or would like to see if you qualify for CalFresh benefits, give us a call at 2-1-1 (or 877-847-0499).
 
Participating Markets

Nevada County Certified Growers' Market 
Come see us at the 211 booth and grab free recipes, kids' activity books, and market bags (adult-size or kid-size).
Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley
Thursdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Now through November 16 th
 
Grass Valley Thursday Night Market
Downtown Grass Valley
Thursdays, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
June 29 th through August 3 rd
 
Nevada County Certified Growers' Market
North Star House, Auburn Road, Grass Valley
Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Now through November 18 th
 
Nevada City Farmers' Market
Union Street, Nevada City
Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Now through November 18th

IFM & United Way Team Up for Food Access Saturdays

Life just got a little easier for working folks who need help putting food on their table. Interfaith
Flyer for Food Access Saturdays.
Click the image above for a PDF of the flyer.
Food Ministry and United Way have recently teamed up to provide a new food distribution program called Food Access Saturdays (FAS).
 
FAS is specifically designed for working individuals and families who need supplemental groceries but can't make it to weekday distributions. Individuals or families with low income can now receive community-donated food on the second Saturday of each month, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Interfaith Food Ministry's distribution site at 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley.
 
Clients new to Interfaith Food Ministry will need to provide a picture ID, proof of residency in Nevada County, and Social Security numbers for everyone in their immediate family. 

Current IFM clients who are working and find it difficult to come during the weekly distribution are welcome to participate on Food Access Saturdays, provided it is a week they are eligible to receive groceries.
 
For more information about Food Access Saturdays or eligibility for IFM services, call 5274-8111.

Go DEEP on Diabetes

Tap into your strengths and take charge of your diabetes. 
Diabetes Workshop Flyer
Click the image above to see a PDF of the flyer.


Connecting Point (the home of 211) is partnering with Dignity Health to offer a free six-week Diabetes Self-Management workshop. The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) focuses on how diabetes impacts your quality of life and encourages lifestyle changes to help you better manage your diabetes.

Learn about self-care and symptom management and how to make choices that lead to better health. The workshop includes an overview of associated illnesses and prevention of symptoms such as high blood pressure, circulatory challenges, kidney issues, depression, foot care, and dental care.

The workshop will be held at the Connecting Point office on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, July 13th through August 17th. Classes are free and open to adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their caregivers. 

Call 211 (or 877-847-0499) to register.

Details

What:   Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
When:  Thursdays, July 13 through August 17, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Connecting Point
             208 Sutton Way in Grass Valley
Cost:    Free. Call 211 to register.

Get to Know Your County with Citizen's Academy

Have you ever wondered who organizes the response during a county-wide disaster, how your property is assessed, or what the jail looks like on the inside? All of these things are the responsibility of our County government and now you have the chance to get a backstage view of how it all works.

The Nevada County Citizen's Academy is a ten-week introduction to the various county departments and their operations. The Citizens Academy is open to anyone with an interest in seeing first-hand how county governance, finances, emergency services, public safety, health and human services, libraries, and the courts all play a role in shaping our community.

Participants will have the chance to tour county sites like the airport, Brighton Greens, and the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, meet key players in county government, and learn how departments work together to provide vital services to people in need.

The 10-week course begins on September 11th with an introduction to county government and ends November 20th with a presentation about the role of county policy-makers. All sessions will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Locations will vary.

For more information about this great opportunity, see the Citizen's Academy website. To apply, fill out and submit the online application or print, complete, and return the  paper application to the Citizen's Academy office at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Applications are due by July 14th. Applicants will be selected by July 31st.

Details

What:   Nevada County Citizen's Academy
When:  Mondays, September 11 through November 20, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Locations vary
Cost:    Free. Apply before July 14th. See application instructions above.


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