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Chess- 1 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Scrabble Club- 7 p.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. All skill levels welcome. 272-6920. http://
Living Trust Seminar- 6-7:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 109 S. School St., Grass Valley. Free. 800-350-6376.
Christian Businessmen's Committee - Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Perko's Restaurant, Grass Valley. 272-8531.
Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club- 12:30 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.
American Legion Post 130- Lounge opens at 5 p.m., turkey dinner with all the trimmings, 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building.
Manzanita Parlor No. 29, Native Daughters of the Golden West- Business meeting, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 113 S. Church St., Grass Valley. 273-9641 or 273-3746.
LeTip of Grass Valley and Nevada City- Breakfast meeting, Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley, 7:0-8:31 a.m. 477-4777.
Grass Roots Genealogy Group- 9:30-11 a.m., LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Open to anyone interested in genealogy. Free.
MEETINGS
Penn Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors - 6:30 p.m., Station No. 43, 10531 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. Agenda: local fire agency reports, fire chief's report.
Nevada County Sanitation District Advisory Committee - 10 a.m. Wednesday, Special meeting, Department of Transportation and Sanitation Conference Room, second floor, east wing, Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City. Yuba River study and Lake Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant project update. Cascade Shores Wastewater Treatment Plant update, Lake of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant update.
Union Hill School District - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Special meeting, 10879 Bartlett Drive, Grass Valley. An update on construction and a closed session on one case of potential litigation.
Classes/Workshops
Aerobics- with Geri Campbell, 9:30 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
African-style dance class- with Sarah Keller and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. All levels. $8. 292-1901.
Salsa Dance Night- with Sierra Salsa at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. $5-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.
Tai Chi Class- 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.
Kung-Fu- a Chinese martial art that focuses on self-defense and enhances health, 6-7 p.m. Body Balance, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.
Capoeira Lessons- 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.
Salsa Dancing- 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.
Starter Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Creative Writing- 9-11 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Ballroom Dancing- 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.
Line Dance Class- with Cheryl Spangler, starter, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Porcelain Classes Dolls & More- 1-3 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., 11300 Via Vista, off Ridge Road. Beginning to advanced classes. $5. 265-9299.
Yoga Class- Beginning/gentle yoga classes 6:30 p.m. Alternative Fitness Center, 17323 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. $9-drop in. 432-6929.
Films/Documentaries
Streetwise- a 1985 documentary film about vagrant street kids in Seattle will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Opening and closing remarks by local Superior Court judges, with a Q&A to follow. Sponsored by the legal community, all proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and Sierra Nevada Children's Services. $25-adults, $5-students 18 and under balcony seating. 265-6008.
Social Forum Film Series- continues with "Poison Dust: A New Look at U.S. Radioactive Weapons." During the current Iraq War the U.S. use of radioactive DU weapons increased from 375 tons used in 1991 to 2200 ton. Geiger counter readings at sites in downtown Baghdad record radiation levels 1,000 and 2,000 times higher than background radiation. The series will be shown Tuesdays at the Magic Theare in Nevada City, 7:35 p.m. $4-donation. 107 Argall St. 478-0699.
More Events
Eighth Annual Altar Show- 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.
Music
Open Mic- hosted by Albert Martinez takes place at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 265-0116.
George Souza- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Public Tours
Empire Mine public tours- take place daily at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cottage tours 1 p.m., mine yard tours 2 p.m. Admission to the park is $3 for 17 and older, $1-for children 6 to 16 years; children are free. Guided tours are $1.50 per tour for adults. Park hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting. 273-8522.
Wednesday
Community Events
Early Ford V-8 Club No. 156- Meeting 7 p.m., Larry & Lena's Pizza, Alta Sierra.
Bunco- 1:15-3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.
Cold Stone Creamery Fundraiser- 4-7 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, 113 Neal St., Grass Valley. Proceeds benefit Union Hill School Eighth Grade studnets traveling to New York and Washington DC.
Nevada County Strategic Library Planning Meeting- 5:30-7 p.m., Bear River Library. Offer your ideas and opinions on the future of library services. Besides seeking input during the meetings, the library will also be collecting survey responses from the community.
Marine Corps League Detchment No. 885- Office open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building, 255 S. Auburn St. 272-5339.
Conversational Spanish- 1:30-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society- 7 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building. All ages welcome.
Gold Country LeTip- Business networking lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 265-9419.
Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club- 9:30 a.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.
Friendship Wednesday- Luncheon noon, entertainment 12:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Program will be the Four Midables Barbershop Singers. Suggested donation $2.50-60 and over, $5-59 and under. Reservations 273-4961.
Peace Center of Nevada County Belling Ringing Vigil- Potluck 6 p.m., general meeting, 7 p.m., Seaman Lodge, Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Program will be a panel discussion of the Special Election Ballot Propositions. Bring a dish to share. 478-0699.
Classes/Workshops
Stretch and Strength Class- with Geri Campbell, 8 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Creative Dance- 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.
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.
Line Dance Class- with Cheryl Spangler, intermediate 9:15-10:15 a.m., beginning 10:15-11:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Creative Dance- 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 deelopment and guided creative explorations of the elements of dance. $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.
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.
Intermediate Salsa Dance Class- takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 7 p.m. $10-per class. Registration 477-0767.
An Introduction to Neurolink- 1-1:30 p.m., 141 Chester St., Grass Valley. A revolutionary health care program begins with brain integration. Free. Reservations 477-1918.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan Class- 5:30 p.m., Club Sierra, Grass Valley. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a slow-moving, soft style martial art practiced for its health benefits as well as its myriad applications to daily life. $10-class. 274-3513.
Beginning Salsa Dance Class- with Dominique Del Chiaro takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 6 p.m. Introduction to salsa rhythm, basic moves and turns. $10-per class. Registration 477-0767.
Intermediate Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 9:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Beginning Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 10:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Orientale Dance Lessons- 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.
Tai Chi Class- a slow moving meditation that focuses on balance, relaxation, and increased energy flow. Stillpoint Studios, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.
Bellydance Class- 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.
OsteoPilates- for osteoporosis with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 10:45 a.m.-noon. 555 Searls Ave. First class free, additional classes $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Pilates for Posture- with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 5:45 p.m. Postural assessment and exercises. 555 Searls Ave. $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Pilates- 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. Small tailored class with equipment. Reservations 432-8985.
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. $9 per class. 432-8985.
Dance
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.
Films/Documentaries
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour- 6 p.m., The Nevada Theater, Nevada City. The program will consist of films varying in length and themes, from educational works about cultures and environments on the edge, to portraits of remarkable people, and adrenaline-pitched adventure and exploration. Tickets $12-adults, $6-kids 12 & under. 6:00pm - 8:30pmhttp://
More Events
Eighth Annual Altar Show- 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.
Music
Reggae Dance Night- 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.
Kymera- from Sacramento performs funk-rock reggae at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.
Johnathan Meredith- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Public Tours
Empire Mine public tours- take place daily at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cottage tours 1 p.m., mine yard tours 2 p.m. Admission to the park is $3 for 17 and older, $1-for children 6 to 16 years; children are free. Guided tours are $1.50 per tour for adults. Park hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting. 273-8522.
Theater/Comedy
The Giving Tree- by Shel Silverstein will be performed by the Child Centered Theater at the Center for the Arts, Off Center Stage at 4:15 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Art From The Heart.
Chess- 1 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Scrabble Club- 7 p.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. All skill levels welcome. 272-6920. http://
Living Trust Seminar- 6-7:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 109 S. School St., Grass Valley. Free. 800-350-6376.
Christian Businessmen's Committee - Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Perko's Restaurant, Grass Valley. 272-8531.
Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club- 12:30 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.
American Legion Post 130- Lounge opens at 5 p.m., turkey dinner with all the trimmings, 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building.
Manzanita Parlor No. 29, Native Daughters of the Golden West- Business meeting, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 113 S. Church St., Grass Valley. 273-9641 or 273-3746.
LeTip of Grass Valley and Nevada City- Breakfast meeting, Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley, 7:0-8:31 a.m. 477-4777.
Grass Roots Genealogy Group- 9:30-11 a.m., LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Open to anyone interested in genealogy. Free.
MEETINGS
Penn Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors - 6:30 p.m., Station No. 43, 10531 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. Agenda: local fire agency reports, fire chief's report.
Nevada County Sanitation District Advisory Committee - 10 a.m. Wednesday, Special meeting, Department of Transportation and Sanitation Conference Room, second floor, east wing, Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City. Yuba River study and Lake Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant project update. Cascade Shores Wastewater Treatment Plant update, Lake of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant update.
Union Hill School District - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Special meeting, 10879 Bartlett Drive, Grass Valley. An update on construction and a closed session on one case of potential litigation.
Classes/Workshops
Aerobics- with Geri Campbell, 9:30 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
African-style dance class- with Sarah Keller and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. All levels. $8. 292-1901.
Salsa Dance Night- with Sierra Salsa at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. $5-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.
Tai Chi Class- 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.
Kung-Fu- a Chinese martial art that focuses on self-defense and enhances health, 6-7 p.m. Body Balance, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.
Capoeira Lessons- 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.
Salsa Dancing- 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.
Starter Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Creative Writing- 9-11 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Ballroom Dancing- 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.
Line Dance Class- with Cheryl Spangler, starter, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Porcelain Classes Dolls & More- 1-3 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., 11300 Via Vista, off Ridge Road. Beginning to advanced classes. $5. 265-9299.
Yoga Class- Beginning/gentle yoga classes 6:30 p.m. Alternative Fitness Center, 17323 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. $9-drop in. 432-6929.
Films/Documentaries
Streetwise- a 1985 documentary film about vagrant street kids in Seattle will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Opening and closing remarks by local Superior Court judges, with a Q&A to follow. Sponsored by the legal community, all proceeds benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and Sierra Nevada Children's Services. $25-adults, $5-students 18 and under balcony seating. 265-6008.
Social Forum Film Series- continues with "Poison Dust: A New Look at U.S. Radioactive Weapons." During the current Iraq War the U.S. use of radioactive DU weapons increased from 375 tons used in 1991 to 2200 ton. Geiger counter readings at sites in downtown Baghdad record radiation levels 1,000 and 2,000 times higher than background radiation. The series will be shown Tuesdays at the Magic Theare in Nevada City, 7:35 p.m. $4-donation. 107 Argall St. 478-0699.
More Events
Eighth Annual Altar Show- 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.
Music
Open Mic- hosted by Albert Martinez takes place at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 265-0116.
George Souza- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Public Tours
Empire Mine public tours- take place daily at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cottage tours 1 p.m., mine yard tours 2 p.m. Admission to the park is $3 for 17 and older, $1-for children 6 to 16 years; children are free. Guided tours are $1.50 per tour for adults. Park hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting. 273-8522.
Wednesday
Community Events
Early Ford V-8 Club No. 156- Meeting 7 p.m., Larry & Lena's Pizza, Alta Sierra.
Bunco- 1:15-3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.
Cold Stone Creamery Fundraiser- 4-7 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, 113 Neal St., Grass Valley. Proceeds benefit Union Hill School Eighth Grade studnets traveling to New York and Washington DC.
Nevada County Strategic Library Planning Meeting- 5:30-7 p.m., Bear River Library. Offer your ideas and opinions on the future of library services. Besides seeking input during the meetings, the library will also be collecting survey responses from the community.
Marine Corps League Detchment No. 885- Office open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building, 255 S. Auburn St. 272-5339.
Conversational Spanish- 1:30-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society- 7 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building. All ages welcome.
Gold Country LeTip- Business networking lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 265-9419.
Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club- 9:30 a.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.
Friendship Wednesday- Luncheon noon, entertainment 12:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Program will be the Four Midables Barbershop Singers. Suggested donation $2.50-60 and over, $5-59 and under. Reservations 273-4961.
Peace Center of Nevada County Belling Ringing Vigil- Potluck 6 p.m., general meeting, 7 p.m., Seaman Lodge, Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Program will be a panel discussion of the Special Election Ballot Propositions. Bring a dish to share. 478-0699.
Classes/Workshops
Stretch and Strength Class- with Geri Campbell, 8 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Creative Dance- 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.
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.
Line Dance Class- with Cheryl Spangler, intermediate 9:15-10:15 a.m., beginning 10:15-11:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.
Creative Dance- 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 deelopment and guided creative explorations of the elements of dance. $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.
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.
Intermediate Salsa Dance Class- takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 7 p.m. $10-per class. Registration 477-0767.
An Introduction to Neurolink- 1-1:30 p.m., 141 Chester St., Grass Valley. A revolutionary health care program begins with brain integration. Free. Reservations 477-1918.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan Class- 5:30 p.m., Club Sierra, Grass Valley. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a slow-moving, soft style martial art practiced for its health benefits as well as its myriad applications to daily life. $10-class. 274-3513.
Beginning Salsa Dance Class- with Dominique Del Chiaro takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 6 p.m. Introduction to salsa rhythm, basic moves and turns. $10-per class. Registration 477-0767.
Intermediate Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 9:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Beginning Line Dance- with Cheryl Spangler, 10:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.
Orientale Dance Lessons- 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.
Tai Chi Class- a slow moving meditation that focuses on balance, relaxation, and increased energy flow. Stillpoint Studios, Grass Valley. $10 559-2931.
Bellydance Class- 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.
OsteoPilates- for osteoporosis with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 10:45 a.m.-noon. 555 Searls Ave. First class free, additional classes $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Pilates for Posture- with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 5:45 p.m. Postural assessment and exercises. 555 Searls Ave. $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Pilates- 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. Small tailored class with equipment. Reservations 432-8985.
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. $9 per class. 432-8985.
Dance
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.
Films/Documentaries
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour- 6 p.m., The Nevada Theater, Nevada City. The program will consist of films varying in length and themes, from educational works about cultures and environments on the edge, to portraits of remarkable people, and adrenaline-pitched adventure and exploration. Tickets $12-adults, $6-kids 12 & under. 6:00pm - 8:30pmhttp://
More Events
Eighth Annual Altar Show- 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.
Music
Reggae Dance Night- 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.
Kymera- from Sacramento performs funk-rock reggae at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.
Johnathan Meredith- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Public Tours
Empire Mine public tours- take place daily at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cottage tours 1 p.m., mine yard tours 2 p.m. Admission to the park is $3 for 17 and older, $1-for children 6 to 16 years; children are free. Guided tours are $1.50 per tour for adults. Park hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting. 273-8522.
Theater/Comedy
The Giving Tree- by Shel Silverstein will be performed by the Child Centered Theater at the Center for the Arts, Off Center Stage at 4:15 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Art From The Heart.
