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UCCE Nevada County Master Gardeners- "Designing with Native Grasses" workshop 10 a.m.-noon, Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Rain or shine. Free. 273-4563.
The Democratic Women's Club- Breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. Reservations 477-2122.
Garage Sale- 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 823 Morgan Ranch Dr., Grass Valley. Sponsored by Citizens Concerned About Traffic (CCAT).
Amazon John and friends- talk about skin care at the L.O.V.E. Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 292-3101.
Skin Cancer Screening- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Outpatients Center Rooms 110-130. Free. 274-6872.
Forest Sustainability Conference: "Continuing the Conversation"- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Don Baggett Theater, Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley. 265-5527. 9:00am - 4:00pm
Book Sale- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Doris Foley Library, Nevada City. Sponsored by the Nevada County Friends of the Libraries.
Classes/Workshops
The Nia Technique- 9-10:30 a.m., Sierra Dance Institute in Grass Valley. First class free, $10-per class. 470-0906.
Pilates for Dancers- ages 14 and older with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 9:45 a.m. Stretch, strengthen, improve alignment. 555 Searls Ave. $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Turkey Bowls and Angels Ceramics Class- with Christena Wiebe, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Mud Hut Ceramics Center, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City. For ages 4-8 and a parent/guardian. $15. Pre-register 292-3272 or 478-6400 ext. 212.
Pilates- 9 a.m., Alternative Fitness Center, Penn Valley. $10-per session. Reservations 432-8985.
Comedy
Comedy Night- takes place at the Irondoor Room at the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley. Doors open 8:30 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Reservations 263-4544.
Dance
Fall Has Sprung Contra Dance Festival- takes place at the Grass Valley Veterans Building, noon-midnight. Bring finger food for on-going potluck. $25-admission. 273-3844.
Ballroom Dancing- 7-10 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley. Live music. All ages welcome. Singles or couples. $6. 272-4190.
Entertainment
Music in the Mountains Fall Fest- "Star Tracks" with Julia Yang on cello performing works by Gabriel Faure at the Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. Tickets $16-$24-general, $5-children 17 and under. 265-6124 or 800-218-2188.
More Events
Christmas Victorian Faire- takes place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m Friday and Saturday.
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium- takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., followed by Earth Rhythms Trance Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. Free admission, donations welcome. Reservations 432-8602 or 477-7757.
Turn-A-Bout- 4th annual concert of all new works by the Movement Alliance contemporary dance company takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Performances will be 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $15-Thursday and Saturday, $25-Friday featuring a gala reception, and $10-Sunday. 277-2046 or 478-1680.
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.
Banner Mountain Artisans Tour and Sale- takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The homes are located near the intersection of Banner Lava Cap and Idaho-Maryland Road in Nevada City. Follow signs. Free admission.
Sky Watch- takes place at Tobiassen Park, Nevada City, 8 p.m. Mars will be featured. Park by the library.
Music
John Girton, Bill Douglass and Bob Claire- perform jazz at The Beat (formerly Wall Street Café) in Grass Valley, 8:30 p.m. 114 W. Main St. $6-cover. 274-2411.
Karaoke- 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.
Ghost Riders- perform dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.
The Nut Boys- perform at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.
Houston Jones- performs Americana, blues, gospel and rock at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $5-cover. 265-0116.
Jim Bratt- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Karaoke- hosted by Shari at the York's Driftwood Inn in Smartville, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 432-6430.
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. Park admission 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.
Sierra Knolls Winery Wine Tasting, Winery and Cave Tours- takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sierra Knolls Winery, 19635 Kingswood Ct. in Grass Valley. Free. 268-9225.
Nevada City Winery Tour- complimentary wine tasting daily. Tours every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Free. 321 Spring St. 265-9463.
Double Oak Vineyards & Winery- tasting and tours from noon to 5 p.m. at 14510 Blind Shady Road, San Juan Ridge. Free. 292-3235.
Theater/Comedy
Grandma's Turning Eighty!- a new musical revue by Jan Kopp and John Driscoll will be performed at Off Broadstreet Theater in Nevada City. 8:15 p.m. $23. 265-8686.
Sunday
Comedy
Women Who Kick Comedy Butt- an all-female stand-up comedy show takes place at the Colfax Theater, 7:30 p.m. $20-donation. 346-2868.
Community Events
Robert LaPorte and Paula Baker LaPorte- present a slide show and talk about their work designing and building timberframe and clay/straw homes at the Alternative Building Center, 563 Idaho-Maryland Road in Grass Valley, 2-4 p.m. A discussion of sustainable eco-communities and potluck will follow. Free. 265-6784.
Nevada County Recreation Club- Meeting for seniors 49 years and older, 1-4 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building.
Entertainment
Music in the Mountains Fall Fest- Matinee featuring the Kessler Quartet performing works by Haydn, Charles Ives and Johannes Brahms at the Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24-general, $5-children 17 and under. 265-6124 or 800-218-2188.
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.
Turn-A-Bout- 4th annual concert of all new works by the Movement Alliance contemporary dance company takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Performances will be 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $15-Thursday and Saturday, $25-Friday featuring a gala reception, and $10-Sunday. 277-2046 or 478-1680.
Banner Mountain Artisans Tour and Sale- takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-four artisans are displaying their items in six different homes. The homes are located near the intersection of Banner Lava Cap and Idaho-Maryland Road in Nevada City. Follow signs. Free admission.
Music
Grace Unlimited Concert- performs a concert at the Grass Valley Church of the Nazarene, 331 Hughes Road, Grass Valley, 10:45 a.m. 273-9218.
John Girton- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving.) No cover. 265-9093.
Open Mic- hosted by Thomas Spellman takes place at Café Mekka in Nevada City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 237 Commercial St. 478-1517.
Rough and Ready Fruit Jar Pickers- 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.
Public Tours
Sierra Knolls Winery Wine Tasting, Winery and Cave Tours- takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sierra Knolls Winery, 19635 Kingswood Ct. in Grass Valley. Free use of picnic grounds and barbecue. Free. 268-9225.
UCCE Nevada County Master Gardeners- "Designing with Native Grasses" workshop 10 a.m.-noon, Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Rain or shine. Free. 273-4563.
The Democratic Women's Club- Breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. Reservations 477-2122.
Garage Sale- 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 823 Morgan Ranch Dr., Grass Valley. Sponsored by Citizens Concerned About Traffic (CCAT).
Amazon John and friends- talk about skin care at the L.O.V.E. Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 292-3101.
Skin Cancer Screening- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Outpatients Center Rooms 110-130. Free. 274-6872.
Forest Sustainability Conference: "Continuing the Conversation"- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Don Baggett Theater, Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley. 265-5527. 9:00am - 4:00pm
Book Sale- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Doris Foley Library, Nevada City. Sponsored by the Nevada County Friends of the Libraries.
Classes/Workshops
The Nia Technique- 9-10:30 a.m., Sierra Dance Institute in Grass Valley. First class free, $10-per class. 470-0906.
Pilates for Dancers- ages 14 and older with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 9:45 a.m. Stretch, strengthen, improve alignment. 555 Searls Ave. $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.
Turkey Bowls and Angels Ceramics Class- with Christena Wiebe, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Mud Hut Ceramics Center, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City. For ages 4-8 and a parent/guardian. $15. Pre-register 292-3272 or 478-6400 ext. 212.
Pilates- 9 a.m., Alternative Fitness Center, Penn Valley. $10-per session. Reservations 432-8985.
Comedy
Comedy Night- takes place at the Irondoor Room at the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley. Doors open 8:30 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Reservations 263-4544.
Dance
Fall Has Sprung Contra Dance Festival- takes place at the Grass Valley Veterans Building, noon-midnight. Bring finger food for on-going potluck. $25-admission. 273-3844.
Ballroom Dancing- 7-10 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley. Live music. All ages welcome. Singles or couples. $6. 272-4190.
Entertainment
Music in the Mountains Fall Fest- "Star Tracks" with Julia Yang on cello performing works by Gabriel Faure at the Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. Tickets $16-$24-general, $5-children 17 and under. 265-6124 or 800-218-2188.
More Events
Christmas Victorian Faire- takes place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m Friday and Saturday.
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium- takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., followed by Earth Rhythms Trance Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. Free admission, donations welcome. Reservations 432-8602 or 477-7757.
Turn-A-Bout- 4th annual concert of all new works by the Movement Alliance contemporary dance company takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Performances will be 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $15-Thursday and Saturday, $25-Friday featuring a gala reception, and $10-Sunday. 277-2046 or 478-1680.
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.
Banner Mountain Artisans Tour and Sale- takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The homes are located near the intersection of Banner Lava Cap and Idaho-Maryland Road in Nevada City. Follow signs. Free admission.
Sky Watch- takes place at Tobiassen Park, Nevada City, 8 p.m. Mars will be featured. Park by the library.
Music
John Girton, Bill Douglass and Bob Claire- perform jazz at The Beat (formerly Wall Street Café) in Grass Valley, 8:30 p.m. 114 W. Main St. $6-cover. 274-2411.
Karaoke- 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.
Ghost Riders- perform dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.
The Nut Boys- perform at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.
Houston Jones- performs Americana, blues, gospel and rock at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $5-cover. 265-0116.
Jim Bratt- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.
Karaoke- hosted by Shari at the York's Driftwood Inn in Smartville, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 432-6430.
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. Park admission 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.
Sierra Knolls Winery Wine Tasting, Winery and Cave Tours- takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sierra Knolls Winery, 19635 Kingswood Ct. in Grass Valley. Free. 268-9225.
Nevada City Winery Tour- complimentary wine tasting daily. Tours every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Free. 321 Spring St. 265-9463.
Double Oak Vineyards & Winery- tasting and tours from noon to 5 p.m. at 14510 Blind Shady Road, San Juan Ridge. Free. 292-3235.
Theater/Comedy
Grandma's Turning Eighty!- a new musical revue by Jan Kopp and John Driscoll will be performed at Off Broadstreet Theater in Nevada City. 8:15 p.m. $23. 265-8686.
Sunday
Comedy
Women Who Kick Comedy Butt- an all-female stand-up comedy show takes place at the Colfax Theater, 7:30 p.m. $20-donation. 346-2868.
Community Events
Robert LaPorte and Paula Baker LaPorte- present a slide show and talk about their work designing and building timberframe and clay/straw homes at the Alternative Building Center, 563 Idaho-Maryland Road in Grass Valley, 2-4 p.m. A discussion of sustainable eco-communities and potluck will follow. Free. 265-6784.
Nevada County Recreation Club- Meeting for seniors 49 years and older, 1-4 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building.
Entertainment
Music in the Mountains Fall Fest- Matinee featuring the Kessler Quartet performing works by Haydn, Charles Ives and Johannes Brahms at the Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24-general, $5-children 17 and under. 265-6124 or 800-218-2188.
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.
Turn-A-Bout- 4th annual concert of all new works by the Movement Alliance contemporary dance company takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Performances will be 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $15-Thursday and Saturday, $25-Friday featuring a gala reception, and $10-Sunday. 277-2046 or 478-1680.
Banner Mountain Artisans Tour and Sale- takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-four artisans are displaying their items in six different homes. The homes are located near the intersection of Banner Lava Cap and Idaho-Maryland Road in Nevada City. Follow signs. Free admission.
Music
Grace Unlimited Concert- performs a concert at the Grass Valley Church of the Nazarene, 331 Hughes Road, Grass Valley, 10:45 a.m. 273-9218.
John Girton- performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 6:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving.) No cover. 265-9093.
Open Mic- hosted by Thomas Spellman takes place at Café Mekka in Nevada City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 237 Commercial St. 478-1517.
Rough and Ready Fruit Jar Pickers- 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.
Public Tours
Sierra Knolls Winery Wine Tasting, Winery and Cave Tours- takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sierra Knolls Winery, 19635 Kingswood Ct. in Grass Valley. Free use of picnic grounds and barbecue. Free. 268-9225.
