Pennies for Hospice Drive

Friends of Hospice members will be manning tables from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today outside Grass Valley grocery stores, CVS, B&C and Kmart to gather change to benefit Hospice of the Foothills.

n Lisa Haley and the Zydekats

A Cajun/Zydeco dance party presented by The Center for the Arts. $25 at the door. Labor Day weekend special offers a limited number of two-for-one tickets; not available online. 8 tonight, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-8384, ext. 14 or www.TheCenterForTheArts.org

Bent Metal “Bacchus Racchus”

A celebration of the fall harvest season, with live music and wine available for purchase. 6 to 9 tonight, 14364 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. (530) 559-9533 or www.BentMetalWinery.com

30th Annual Labor Day weekend yard sale

Furniture, collectibles, tools, clothes, electronics, toys, books, housewares and more. Proceeds go to ministries and organizations supported by Sierra Presbyterian Church. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City. (530) 274-3245

Compassionate Communication

Free introductory training. Learn practical communication techniques that increase awareness and skill in expressing yourself honestly and connecting compassionately with others. 7 tonight, BriarPatch, Grass Valley. (530) 274-9700 or www.RestorativeCommunication.org