Let's Go: Events and happenings for today and Wednesday

Tuesday

<B>Creative Writing</B> 9-11 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.

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

<B>Grass Roots Genealogy Group</B> 9:30-11 a.m., LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Open to anyone interested in genealogy. Free.

<B>Tai Chi Class</B> a slow moving meditation that focuses on balance, relaxation, and increased energy flow, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stillpoint Studios, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.

<B>Newcomers Garden Club</B> Tour nurseries, meet at 10 a.m., Penney's parking lot to carpool. Bring bag lunch and drink.

<B>Christian Businessmen's Committee</B> Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Perko's Restaurant, Grass Valley. 272-8531.

<B>Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club</B> 12:30 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.

<B>Ballroom Dancing</B> Fox trot, waltz, swing and Latin dances with Cassandra Wahlstrom, 1-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Singles and couples welcome. Beginners welcome. All ages welcome. $4-members, $5-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Chess</B> 1 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Horseshoe Pitching</B> 3-6 p.m., Pioneer Park, Nevada City. 272-1669 or 432-9136.

<B>Line Dance Class</B> with Cheryl Spangler, starter, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>American Legion Post 130</B> Lounge opens 5 p.m., Hawaiin pork roast, 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building. Wear Hawaiin dress.

<B>African-style dance class</B> with Sarah Keller and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. All levels. $8. 292-1901.

<B>Kung-Fu</B> a Chinese martial art that focuses on self-defense and enhances health, 6-7 p.m. Body Balance, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.

<B>Pine Tree Quilt Guild</B> General meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hennessy School, Grass Valley. Guest speaker Nancy Lee Chong on "Needles, Threaders and Threads." 346-1415.



<B>Yoga Class</B> Beginning/gentle yoga classes 6:30 p.m. Alternative Fitness Center, 17323 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. $9-drop in. 432-6929.

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

<B>Capoeira Lessons</B> at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 7-9 p.m. Brazilian art form that blends elements of dance, music, rituals, acrobatics and fighting. $8.

<B>Salsa Dancing</B> for all ages with Sierra Salsa takes place at The Beat (formerly Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. lesson, 8-11 p.m. salsa dancing. $5-per person. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Social Forum Film Series</B> continues with "The Battle for America's Soul." This sobering yet inspiring film by Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space is based on a 2005 speech by GN Coordinator Bruce Gagnon delivered at the Emmanual Mennonite Church in Gainesville, Fla. during a speaking tour across that state. The film covers the mythology of America, corruption within the military industrial complex, plans for U.S. control of space, the corporate destruction of the American economy, America's addiction to weapons and war, and concludes with a transformative vision for the nation. The series will be shown Tuesdays at the Magic Theare in Nevada City, 7:35 p.m. $4-donation. 107 Argall St. 478-0699.

Wednesday

<B>Stretch and Strength Class</B> with Geri Campbell, 8 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Good Morning Yoga</B> 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.

<B>Dance Fitness</B> 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.

<B>Pilates</B> 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Alternative Fitness Center, Penn Valley. Develop strength, flexibility and stability for any adult age at any level of physical condition. $10-per session. 432-8985.

<B>Intermediate Line Dance</B> with Cheryl Spangler, 9:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<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>Beginning Line Dance</B> with Cheryl Spangler, 10:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Creative Dance</B> for ages 4 and up, 11 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.

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

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

<B>Friendship Wednesday</B> Luncheon noon, entertainment 12:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Program will be the Anderson Family. Suggested donation $2.50-60 and over, $5-59 and under. Reservations 273-4961.

<B>Bunco</B> 1:15-3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Conversational Spanish</B> 1:30-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Creative Dance</B> for ages 5 and up, 3 p.m. led by Marianne Reagan, Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, in Grass Valley. A class in movement exploration. Skill development and guided creative explorations of the elements of dance. $8. 272-4240.



<B>Pre Ballet Class</B> 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. $9 per class. 432-8985.

<B>Grass Valley Elks No. 538</B> Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner honoring District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Gene Stark 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. Hosted by Grass Valley Elks. For Elks Only. Reservations 273-8342.

<B>T'ai Chi Ch'uan Beginner's Class</B> takes place at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley, 5:30 p.m. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a physical exercise that promotes good health, relaxation and peace of mind. Class will run for 12 Wednesdays. $10 per lesson. 272-4725.

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

<B>Miners Family Health Center Open House</B> formerly Miners Community Clinic, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 700 Zion St., Nevada City. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Board of Directors.

<B>Bellydance Class</B> Level one - fundamentals and exercise, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley. $8-advance, $10-drop in. 265-4770 or 559-3134.



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

<B>Early Ford V-8 Club No. 156</B> Meeting 7 p.m., Larry & Lena's Pizza, Alta Sierra.

<B>Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society</B> 7 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building. All ages welcome.

<B>Orientale Dance Lessons</B> with Nicole Tristani takes place at 7 p.m., Stillpoint Studios, 300 Sierra College Drive, Suite 155, Grass Valley. Level One: Learning basic technique, isolations, concept of body lines, use of space, combinations, choreography, and improvisation. 274-2320 or 575-5724.

<B>Town Meeting</B> Residents of the North San Juan Community Town Meeting hosted by Supervisor Sutherland, 7 p.m. North San Juan Senior Services Center. Receive an overview and clarification on the County Fire Plan provided by CDF Chief,Tony Clarabut. This is an informational meeting only.

<B>Country Line Dancing</B> 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.

<B>Summer At Shatter Creek</B> with special guests perform at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8:30 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.

<B>Reggae Dance Night</B> hosted by Soul Medic takes place at The Beat (formerly Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 9 p.m. $5-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.