Nothing says holidays quite like handmade goods, cheerful carolers and gingerbread houses. The 28th annual Country Christmas Faire is taking place again at the Nevada County Fairgrounds and features vendors, festival food, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, a community bonfire, wagon rides around the fairgrounds and live entertainment from Victorian singers, bell-ringing RiverBells and the Sierra Symphony quartet. The winner of the gingerbread house competition will also be displayed in Cowbell’s Barn. “I believe we had about 55 entries,” said Wendy Oaks, Nevada County Fairground publicist. Clear Creek Elementary’s Errand Elves will be collecting tips as donations for their science …













