Men's clothing store to close in Grass Valley

Weekends, a men's clothing store in downtown Grass Valley, is holding a going-out-of-business sale.

Maurine Faria has owned the business for nearly 13 years, including a five-year stint in Nevada City before moving to 143 Mill Street.

Faria said it's time for her to retire, and she'll close her business when the inventory is gone. She said she will miss running a business in downtown Grass Valley.

"The downtown area is wonderful with Howard Levine who, along with others, have been very supportive," said Faria.

For more information about the sale, call 272-2677.



Wine association to hold fundraiser on June 21

Northern Sierra Wine Country Association will hold its 6th Annual "A Grape Affair" from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 21, at Loma Rica Ranch, 12190 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley.

Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $5 for designated drivers. It will include live music and works from local artists.

Participating wineries are: Avanguardia Wines, Coufos Cellars, Double Oak Vineyards & Winery, Indian Springs Vineyards, Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery, Montoliva Vineyard & Winery, Naggiar Vineyards & Winery, Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery, Sierra Knolls Vineyards & Winery, Sierra Starr Vineyard, Smith Vineyard, Solune Winegrowers and Szabo Vineyards.

Tickets are available from participating wineries or online at nswinecountry.com. For more information, call Marilyn at 274-8200.



Tankless heaters save energy

ABT Plumbing & Electric, in Grass Valley, is offering homeowners information on the advantages of tankless water heaters.

"If you want to save energy, they are great. If you want to save money, it gets a little more complicated," owner Andrew Twidwell wrote in an article he published at his Web page, www.squidoo.com/abtplumbing.

"If you have a large water heater, like a 75-gallon or larger, or a large family, they will save you money. But if there are only two people in the home and you have a 40-gallon water heater, it will take a while to pay for its self in energy savings."

He goes on to suggest consulting with a licensed plumber. For more information about tankless water heaters, visit the Web page or contact Twidwell at 272-9120.



KVMR hires new development director

Susan Kelley has joined KVMR-FM as its new development director, which puts her in charge of fundraising and marketing for the community-based radio station in Nevada City.

Prior to starting work on April 1, Kelley served as the marketing and development director for the Feather River Land Trust, in Quincy. She has also worked for Capital Public Radio in Sacramento in the marketing and fundraising departments and has managed her own consulting firm.

To contact Staff Writer Pat Butler,e-mail pbutler@theunion.com or call 477-4239.