Sierra Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

05/25/2026

We hope that you have a wonderful Memorial Day! We will be back in the office Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/22/2026

A FREE 5-week balance and falls prevention course for seniors!

Stay active, build confidence, and improve your balance with Strong & Steady, a FREE 5-week balance and falls prevention course for seniors! 💪

Join certified balance coaches to learn:

✔️ How to prevent falls
✔️ Exercises to increase balance
✔️ Ways to stay active
✔️ How to reframe concerns and fears about falling

📅 Tuesdays, June 9 – July 7
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM or 2:15–3:15 PM
📍 Eskaton Village - 625 Eskaton Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945
🎁 Attend ALL FIVE classes and receive a free gift!

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

To register:
📞 (530) 274-6739
📧 nevadacountyfallsprevention@gmail.com

05/22/2026

On May 28, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will be conducting a countywide test of the our new emergency alert system - Nevada County Alert. Make sure you are signed up by calling us at (530) 265-2121, 2-1-1 or visiting the counties website. Also make sure to know your evacuation zone!

Are you registered for Nevada County Alerts? A countywide test of the new Nevada County Alerts system will take place on May 28.
Nevada County Alerts may come from up to five different phone numbers. Using multiple numbers helps ensure alerts are delivered quickly, even during high-volume emergencies. Residents are encouraged to save these numbers to their contacts to easily recognize an emergency alert:
• 530-394-6160
• 530-248-7554
• 530-248-7559
• 530-248-7564
• 530-385-0422
To register for emergency alerts visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts

05/08/2026

Our current newsletter is out, check it out! The audio version will be available soon...

https://www.sierraservices.org/newsletter

05/07/2026

If you need help signing up for Nevada County Alerts, call us at (530) 265-2121 or call 211.

05/07/2026

We are feeling pretty special as we have been chosen as one of the beneficiaries, along with Mount St. Mary's, at the Grass Valley Knights of Columbus Father Phelan 25th Annual Golf Classic. There is still room for business sponsors, raffle sponsors and golfers! You can get all the information from our newsletter, below!

https://mailchi.mp/e523080cc879/may-2020-newsletter-17547175

04/14/2026

The county has the new emergency alert system! YubaNet has more information below. If you need help signing up for the new system, please call us at (530) 265-2121. 🚨

Sign up here: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3780/Emergency-Alerts

Nevada County, CA – Nevada County is transitioning to a new opt-in alert and warning system, Nevada County Alerts, which will replace CodeRED. This platform will deliver critical information to residents during emergencies. The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with vendor HQE...

04/14/2026

We are excited to be part of this years Meet your Match Volunteer/Job Fair! Swing by our booth and say hello to our Transportation Coordinator, Melissa. She will have Jennifer with her who is one of our volunteers. This is the perfect time to learn about us and our volunteer opportunities.

We are currently looking for volunteer drivers. This is a unique opportunity where you would help us get our clients to and from their doctors appointments, to our groups and our special events. If this sounds like something you would like to do, please reach out to Melissa at (530) 265-2121 or send her an email at transport@nccn.net.

04/03/2026

Join FREED Center for Independent Living for an Emergency Preparedness Training! It is expected that fire season in Nevada County will begin earlier this year.

Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 1 pm
Where: Zoom
Contact: brian@freed.org

Join FREED for an Emergency Preparedness Training on Friday, April 17th at 1 PM via Zoom.�Learn practical steps to stay safe and prepared during emergencies.
To register, email: brian@freed.org

03/31/2026

Our friends at FREED Center for Independent Living asked us to spread the word!

02/20/2026

It is still going to be cold! Please check on your neighbors if you are safely able to.

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the mountains for tonight into Saturday morning. Plan ahead for another round of chilly temps by viewing your local forecast at http://weather.gov