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

Thursday

<B>Gold Country Kiwanis Meeting</B>, 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 for ages 8 and up</B>, 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 Grass Valley Elks No. 538</B>, 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 an International Women's Peace Network</B>, 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 Level three</B> - 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>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> 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 from Mexico</B> performs at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $12. 274-8384.

<B>Sinclair from the Sacramento Valley</B> 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.

Friday

<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>Adult Beginning Ballet Exercise Class</B> 9 a.m., Penn Valley Academy of Dance. Stretch and tone your body while learning the basics of ballet in a practical, creative and non-threatening way. $10 per class. 432-8985.

<B>Tai Chi Class</B> with Geri Campbell, 9 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Pilates</B> with Geri Campbell at the Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley, 10-11 a.m. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Boy Scout/Girl Scout Day </B> takes place at the Imaginarium in Nevada City, noon- 5 p.m. $3-Scouts, $5-adults. 478-6400 ext. 231.

<B>Nevada County Libertarian Party</B> Friday Lunch Club meeting 12:30 p.m., Luna Soleil, 760 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley. Public welcome. 477-2515.

<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>Bingo</B> 1:15-3:45 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

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

<B>Last Friday Supper</B> 5:30-6:30 p.m., Grass Valley United Methodist Church, 236 S. Church St. Free. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the churches of Nevada County. 432-3071.



<B>Recorder Playing</B> Village Festival Recorder Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., 431 Zion St., Nevada City. All skill levels welcome. Free. 477-2293.

<B>Nevada-Placer Barbershop Chapter 22nd Annual Cabaret Show</B> and lasagna dinner takes place at the Mt. Vernon Grange Hall, 3185 Bell Road in Auburn, 7 p.m. Featuring The Sierranaders Barbershop Chorus and Quartets, Chord Miners, Stampeded Essential Harmony, Prime Time and the Ambassadors. Tickets $12-dinner and show. 273-4200, 823-0339, or (916) 408-2130.



<B>Storyteller Cathryn Fairlee</B> will talk at the Altar Show, Northern Mines Building, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. Free.

<B>Sky Show</B> takes place at Tobiassen Park in Nevada City, 7-10 p.m. Free. Observe autumn astronomical objects: galaxies, globular cluster and double stars, and a good bit of the evening Mars. It's size will be 80 percent of that of it's most recent largest size occurring in August 2003, a once in 60,000 year event. Hosted by the Imaginarium. 478-6415.

<B>Paul Ong</B> performs at the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 273-1353.



<B>Brielle Morgan and Danny Buttacavoli</B> perform jazz at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.

<B>Steve Holland</B> performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.

<B>Bill Douglass with Chris and Coleen</B> perform vocals, cello and drums at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8:30 p.m. $6-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs rock 'n' roll at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-5050.



<B>Ghost Riders</B> perform dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.

<B>Karaoke</B> hosted by Judy Armstrong takes place at Bigley's Market & Brass Rail Tavern in San Juan Ridge, 9 p.m. No cover. 292-3443.

<B>Buck Love & The Humperheads</B> perform world beat, funk, reggae and R&B at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $5-cover. 265-0116.

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