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

Friday

<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>Pumpkin Hunt Train</B> departs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m., through October at the Nevada County Traction Company, 402 Railroad Ave. in Nevada City. You will ride the Train through beautiful gardens, then to the decorated 16 acres of forest to History Hill where you get off the train and pick out your pumpkin. Weather permitting. Tickets $11-adults, $8-children 2-12 years old. 265-0896.

<B>Creative Dance</B> for children 3-4 years, 10 a.m., Penn Valley Dance Academy. Imaginative movements and routines introduce the art of snace in a fun and creative way. $7-per class. 432-8985.

<B>Peace Center of Nevada County Belling Ringing Vigil</B> 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., various locations in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Each ring will tone for one minute, allowing for resonance and reverence. 478-0699.

<B>Roadrunners Travel Club</B> No host lunch and trip signups, 11 a.m., Round Table Pizza, Grass Valley. 273-6776 or 205-6157.

<B>Past Presidents Association No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West</B> Luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., The Willo, Nevada City. Theme will be Halloween to welcome the State Official visit of Presidnet Cora Farnham. 273-9641 or 265-2727.

<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>Eighth Annual Altar Show</B> takes place at the Northern Mine Building, Nevada County Fairgrounds, noon- 8 p.m. Bring something to put on the Community Altar, which you can pickup at the end of the show. Free.

<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>Nevada County Libertarian Party</B> Friday Lunch Club meeting 12:30 p.m., Lyons Restaurant, 12075 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley. Public welcome. 477-2515.

<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>Croptoberfest</B> takes place at Whispering Pines Church in Grass Valley, 6 p.m. Croptoberfest is a fun time to crop pictures and scrapbook with friends. Free. Refreshments will be served. 680 Brighton St. 273-1722.

<B>Dr. Mortis' House of Horrors</B> takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley. Featuring kid friendly events, food, games, astro jump bounce house and more. 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tickets $6-at the door.

<B>A Special Evening with Corbin Harney</B> takes place at Seaman's Lodge in Pioneer Park, Nevada City, 6-9:30 p.m. Corbin Harney is a spiritual leader and elder of the Western Shoshone Nation, and will share news from his recent travels, environmental work, and his traditional Native American Healing Center. Admission $10-general, children free. 265-5044 or 292-9012.

<B>Open Mic</B> for all ages hosted by Chris Hescock takes place at Danelli's Deli in Alta Sierra, 6-9 p.m. No cover. 11882 Tammy Way.

<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>Celebrate Recovery</B> meeting, 7 p.m., Twin Cities Church, Grass Valley. Guest speaker will be local therapist, Barbara Coffman. 477-7099.

<B>BNI (Business Network International) Meeting</B>, 7:30-9 a.m., Placer Title Company, Second Floor Conference Room, 11426 Sutton Way, Grass Valley. 273-9622.

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

<B>Brielle Morgan and Katie Baker</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>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs rock 'n' roll at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 265-5050.

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

<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.

Saturday

<B>Pilates</B> 9 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. Small tailored class with equipment. Reservations 432-8985.

<B>Pumpkin decorating</B> for kids takes place at the Growers Market at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Gate 4, 9 a.m.-noon. Free pumpkins will be offered to decorated at the 2005 season's final market.

<B>Huggin Puppet Show</B> for children 4-9 years old, 10 a.m., Odyssey Books, Grass Valley. Huggin Puppet Show "The Creation of a Turnip Lantern" is a Waldorf kindergarten puppet play for children age 4-9 is based on the "Seven Year Wonder Book" by Isabel Wyatt and performed by teachers from the Yuba River Charter School. Free. 477-2856.

<B>Pumpkin Hunt Train</B> departs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m., through October at the Nevada County Traction Company, 402 Railroad Ave. in Nevada City. You will ride the Train through beautiful gardens, then to the decorated 16 acres of forest to History Hill where you get off the train and pick out your pumpkin. Weather permitting. Tickets $11-adults, $8-children 2-12 years old. 265-0896.

<B>Ready Springs School Annual Fall Festival</B> takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ready Springs School, Penn Valley. Wear your costume and play games, have lunch, and participate in safe trick-or-treating.

<B>Eighth Annual Altar Show</B> takes place at the Northern Mine Building, Nevada County Fairgrounds, noon- 8 p.m. Bring something to put on the Community Altar, which you can pickup at the end of the show. Free.

<B>Kid's Halloween Party</B> Noon-3 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. Fun and entertainment, wear your costume. Sponsored by the Grass Valley Elks No. 538. 273-8342.



<B>Sierra Outdoors Sports Club</B> Llama hike at the Loch Leven area. Reservations 273-1356.



<B>Nevada County Land Trust Trek</B> Colgate Powerhouse and Pelton Wheel history. $10-members, $15-non members. Reservations and meeting place information 272-5994.

<B>Cancer Prevention Presentation</B> with nutritionist Ellyn Hilliard CNC, NE, MS, PhD. at 10:30 a.m., Renaissance Beauty Day Spa and Gallery, 310 1/2 Broad St., Nevada City.

<B>Grace Unlimited Quartet</B> performs a concert of men's southern gospel at Whispering Pines Church in Grass Valley, 6 p.m. Free. Refreshements will be served during the concert. 680 Brighton St. 273-1722.

<B>Grizzly Hill School PTC Halloween Bizarre</B> takes place at Grizzly Hill School in North San Juan, 6-8 p.m. Event features haunted house, cake walk, games, storytelling, face painting and more. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds benefit Grizzly Hill School. 292-3325.

<B>Dr. Mortis' House of Horrors</B> takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley. Featuring kid friendly events, food, games, astro jump bounce house and more. 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tickets $6-at the door.

<B>Stan Padilla</B> procession to Community Altar and talk at the Altar Show, Northern Mines Building, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m. Free.

<B>Benefit Spaghetti Dinner</B> 6-10 p.m., Shiloh Center, downtown Auburn. Proceeds will benefit the employee's who are without jobs due to the fire in Old Town Auburn. Thicker Than Water will perform music. $10-per person.

<B>Sols</B> performs at Margaritas Restaurant in Grass Valley, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Includes Halloween tricks and treats. 988 Plaza Dr. 272-6974.

<B>Nevada-Placer Barbershop Chapter 22nd Annual Cabaret Show</B> and lasagna dinner takes place at the Gold County Community Center in Grass Valley, 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>Karaoke</B> hosted by Shari at the York's Driftwood Inn in Smartville, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 432-6430.

<B>Ballroom Dancing</B> 7-10 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley. Live music. All ages welcome. Singles or couples. $6. 272-4190.

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

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

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

<B>Haunted Nevada City and Haunted Grass Valley</B> walking tours exploring the stories behind the many colorful ghosts said still to reside among us. Nevada City tour will depart from the corner of Broad and Nevada streets in front of Cornerstone Realty, and the Grass Valley tour will depart from in front of the Grass Valley Library, 8 p.m. Tickets $10-adults, $5-students 12 and under, children 5 and under free. 265-6877.

<B>Karaoke</B> with Cindy Kolari and Richard Lopez at Stinky Mulligan's Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., 10934 Combie Road. No cover. 268-4792.

<B>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs rock 'n' roll at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 265-5050.

<B>Halloween Dance Party</B> with The West African Highlife Band takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $20. 274-8384.

<B>The Lost Marbles</B> perform at Bigley's Market & Brass Rail Tavern in San Juan Ridge, 8 p.m. No cover. 292-3443.

<B>Lorraine Gervais Jazz Band</B> performs at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8:30 p.m. $6-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

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

<B>The Elderly Brothers</B> perform during the annual Halloween party at the Gold Rush Gaming Parlor & Saloon in Grass Valley, 9 p.m. 106 E. Main St. 477-6537.

<B>Rad Cat</B> performs for a Halloween costume party at Peterson's Corner in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 26130 Highway 49. 292-3311.

<B>Halloween Hoopla</B> with DJ Bobby G spinning tunes for a Halloween party and costume costest at McGees in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $5-cover.

<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.

Sunday

<B>Pumpkin Hunt Train</B> departs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m., through October at the Nevada County Traction Company, 402 Railroad Ave. in Nevada City. You will ride the Train through beautiful gardens, then to the decorated 16 acres of forest to History Hill where you get off the train and pick out your pumpkin. Weather permitting. Tickets $11-adults, $8-children 2-12 years old. 265-0896.

<B>Rough and Ready Fruit Jar Pickers</B> perform front-porch bluegrass from 10 a.m.-noon at the Rough and Ready Opry Palace, across from the Rough and Ready Market between the wedding chapel and the blacksmith's shop in Rough and Ready. Bring your own chair. Free. 432-1501.

<B>"Ghosts of Bridgeport"</B> takes place at the South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport in Penn Valley, 11 a.m. "Ghosts of Bridgeport" will be performed by South Yuba River State Park Docents dressed in period costume, portraying early settlers of the area. Just in time for Halloween, there will be special "treats" for the kids, and a trip to the Kneebone Family Cemetery. First skit begins at 11 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. Halloween costumes encouraged, but not required. Free. 432-2546.

<B>Eighth Annual Altar Show</B> takes place at the Northern Mine Building, Nevada County Fairgrounds, noon- 8 p.m. Bring something to put on the Community Altar, which you can pickup at the end of the show. Free.

<B>Nevada County Recreation Club</B> Meeting for seniors 49 years and older, 1-4 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building.

<B>Northern Mines Business & Professional Women's 2006 "Notable Women of Nevada County" Gala Reception</B> takes place at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 2-4 p.m. Tickets $10-includes light refreshments and a no-host bar. Reservations 273-0257.

<B>Dr. Mortis' House of Horrors</B> takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley. Featuring kid friendly events, food, games, astro jump bounce house and more. 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tickets $6-at the door.

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

<B>Trinity Church of Nevada City's 2nd Annual Fall Bash</B> 6:30 p.m., Rosewood Farm, 16041 Indian Springs Road, Penn Valley. Event features dancing to music by Aunt B & the Huladogs, activities and games for the kids, and more. Tickets $10-per person, or $35-family admission. Proceeds benefit Trinity Church Youth Outreach programs. 265-8836.

<B>"The Beatles, The Bible And Beyond"</B> with Ken Mansfield, former U.S. manager of the Beatles' Apple Recording Company at Sierra Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Free, love offering will be accepted. 265-3291.

<B>Open Mic</B> hosted by Thomas Spellman takes place at Café Mekka in Nevada City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 237 Commercial St. 478-1517.