We will be in town to hold a community meeting regarding the Downieville Gold Rush Days, Friday, May 12th at 5 p.m., located at the Boomtown Lounge on Main Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how we can support the local economy and non-profits within Downieville. We hope to have several events provided by the local people that support gold mining history and the town's heritage. We will help with permitting if any public facilities are needed. We hope to have historical tours, demonstrations, and other fun events for our attendees. Without the community’s involvement, we will not be able to provide the quality show we have planned. We need your help with ideas about how to glorify Downieville’s rich gold mining history! We have planned a 3-day Gold Show in the high school Gymnasium. There will be vendors selling different things, but mainly gold mining equipment. We will have live bands in the evening time at the Boomtown Backyard. There will be expert demonstrations by professional gold miners and attendees will also be able to prospect for gold on a legal federal mining claim on the Downie and North Yuba rivers. Please feel free to spread the word, we will also be there to help answer any questions the community may have. Thank you for helping us make this the biggest and best gold mining event in California! Josh Reinke ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal