Wednesday

Wednesday

Stretch and Strength Class with Geri Campbell, 8 a.m., Community/Senior Center. $3-members, $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

Good Morning Yoga 8:30-10 a.m., led by Marianne Reagan, Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, in Grass Valley. A multi-level lyengar style class. $8. 272-4240.

Dance Fitness a fitness jazz dance class for women and teens, includes strength training and core work at Sierra Dance Institute in Grass Valley, 8:45-10:15 a.m. Bring water. $7. 913-6877.

Line Dance Class with Cheryl Spangler, intermediate 9:15-10:15 a.m., beginning 10:15-11:15 a.m., Community/Senior Center, Gate 2, Nevada County Fairgrounds. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club 9:30 a.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.

2005 Nevada County Fair "Barn Yard Mardi Gras," takes place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily. The fair closes at 11 p.m. Admission $5-adults, $2-children 6-12, and free for five years or younger. 273-6217.

Creative Dance for 4-5 year olds from 10:30-11:30 a.m. led by Marianne Reagan, Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, in Grass Valley. A class in movement exploration. Skill deelopment and guided creative explorations of the elements of dance. $8. 272-4240.

Marine Corps League Detchment No. 885 Office open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building, 255 S. Auburn St. 272-5339.

Gold Country LeTip Business networking lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 265-9419.

Nevada County Travel Club Luncheon meeting and program, 12:30 p.m., Grass Valley United Methodist Church, 236 S. Church St. Program will be a a video of the Andre Rieu Concert. Reservations 477-2467 or 272-9047.

Active Singles Over 60 1 p.m., Perko's, Grass Valley. 274-1217.

Conversational Spanish 1:30-3 p.m., Community/Senior Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

Sierra Singles Social Group 1:30-3 p.m., Community/Senior Center, Gate 2, Nevada County Fairgrounds. $2. 273-4961.

Health Fest & Open House 2-6 p.m., 12356 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley. Organic produce, drum jam, stress checks, complimentary chiropractic/bodywork for new people, world music and more. Donations accepted. 478-9939.

Pre Ballet Class for children 4-5 years old, 4 p.m., Penn Valley Academy of Dance. Specifically designed to integrate the basic foundations of ballet movement combined with creative dances to stimulate the imagination. $10 per class. 432-8985.

Grass Valley Elks No. 538 Family night dinner, doors open 5:30 p.m., Steak-A-Bob dinner 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. Hosted by Grass Valley Elks. Reservations 273-8342.

Tantra Yoga Meditation 5:30-7 p.m., 11886 Thunder Road, Grass Valley. A guided meditation including mantra, pranayama (breathing techniques), and tantra yoga techniques. 432-8378.

Gold Country Yacht Club 6 p.m., bring dinner to barbecue, 7 p.m. meeting, GCYC Clubhouse, Scotts Flat Lake.

Jonathan Meredith performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.

Open Mic with Lisa Vaughan takes place at the bar at Bellavista Ristorante and Lounge in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. Open to all performers and artists. No cover. 265-3445.

Intermediate East Coast Swing and Night Club Two Step Lessons with Arny Messersmith at the Horseman's Association, 10600 Bubbling Wells Road, Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. No partner required. $5. 470-8590.

Country Line Dancing with Jamie Hogan takes place at the Holiday Cabaret in Grass Valley. Lessons 7:30-8:30 p.m., dancing 8:30 p.m. $5-lessons and dance, $3-dance only. 1255 E. Main. 272-6466.

The Invisible Movement Cafe a unique variety of underground music at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.

Reggae Dance Night hosted by Soul Medic takes place at the Wall Street Cafe in Grass Valley, 9 p.m. $5-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

Thursday

<B>Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club</B> 9:30 a.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.

<B>Aerobics</B> with Geri Campbell, 9:30 a.m., Community/Senior Center. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>The Food Bank of Nevada County Monthly food distribution</B> including USDA Commodities for Nevada County residents in the North San Juan area, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Activity Center, 29190 Highway 49. New recipients may sign up at the distribution site. Call the Food Bank office for eligibility requirements at 272-3796.

<B>Gold Country Kiwanis</B> Meeting, noon, Holbrooke Hotel, 212 W. Main St., Grass Valley. 274-3583.

<B>History Hill Express Train Ride</B> takes place at the Nevada County Traction Company in Nevada City. Train departs at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets $10-adults, $7-children. 265-0896.

<B>Needlework Circle</B> with Gail Johnson, 1 p.m., Community/Senior Center. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Workshop for All Art Media</B> with Betty Brinkmeyer, 1-3 p.m., Community/Senior Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds. $1-members, $2-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Creative Memories Scrapbooking</B> with Terry Maynard, 1:15 p.m., Community/Senior Center. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Ukulele Lessons</B> with Dan Scanlon, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community/Senior Center, Gate 2, Nevada County Fairgrounds. $3. 273-4961.

<B>Wild Bill's Rough & Ready Cruise Night</B> takes place in the parking lot of the Rough & Ready Market & Roadhouse, 5-8 p.m. 272-2885.

<B>Bellydance Class</B> 5:30-6:30 p.m., Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley. $8-advance, $10-drop in. 265-4770 or 559-3134.

<B>Super Big Bucks Bingo</B> Grass Valley Elks No. 538, doors open 5 p.m., early bird special 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. 273-8342.

<B>Jim Lowe</B> performs on the piano at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.



<B>John Girton</B> performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.

<B>John Montgomery</B> performs eclectic pop at Bellavista Ristorante and Lounge in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 265-3445.

<B>Goldancers Squaredance Club of Nevada City</B> plus level with round between tips 7-9 p.m., advance workshop 9-10 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, 11363 Grange Lane, Grass Valley. Caller is Scott Pearce. 272-2111 or 272-2445.

<B>Argentine Tango</B> taught by Foothill Tanguera Michelle Loughlin at Sierra Dance Institute in Grass Valley, 7:45 p.m. All levels, no partner required. $10-per class. 477-7644.

<B>Remley</B> performs original hippie/folk rock at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.

<B>Open Mic</B> for all ages hosted by Ray of Light takes place at the Wall Street Cafe in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Karaoke</B> hosted by Rick at the Holiday Cabaret in Grass Valley, 9:30 p.m-1 a.m. No cover. 1255 E. Main. 272-6466.