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

Wednesday

<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 Luncheon</B> 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</B> Open House 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 Level one</B> - 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.

Thursday

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

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

<B>Workshop for All Art Media</B> 1-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

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

<B>Creative Memories Scrapbooking</B> 1:15-3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Ukulele Lessons</B> 3:30-4:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Hip Hop</B> for ages 8 and up, 4 p.m., Penn Valley Academy of Dance. Learn hot routines and upbeat body movements to keep moving and have fun in this new class. $9 per class. 432-8985.

<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>African-style dance class</B> with Cai Sorlien and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. $8. 288-3603.

<B>Women in Black</B> an International Women's Peace Network, 5:30 p.m., Broad Street Bridge, Nevada City. Women in Black stands for an hour each week, in silence, in mourning, bearing witness to all violence and the devastation caused by all wars. Please wear black, be prepared to stand silently and men who resonate with the aims of Women in Black are invited to stand across from us.

<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>Bellydance Class</B> Level three - floorwork, sword, and drum solo, 6-7:30 p.m., Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley. $10-advance, $12-drop in. 265-4770 or 559-3134.

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

<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>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>National Alliance for the Mentally Ill</B> General meeting, 7:30 p.m. Location call 272-4566.

<B>National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Nevada County</B> General meeting, 7:30 p.m. Call for location 272-4566.

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

<B>Open Mic</B> hosted by Ray of Light at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Mitote Jazz</B> from Mexico performs at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $12. 274-8384.

<B>Sinclair</B> from the Sacramento Valley performs funky reggae at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8:30 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.

<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.