Friday

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

<B>National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week</B> takes place at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, 14647 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. Event features one-half price dog and cat adoption fee during the week of Nov. 6. Hours are Monday-Friday 1-4:30 p.m., and Saturday 1-2:30 p.m. 273-2958.

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

<B>Awareness: Through Movement for Your Feet: the Agility of the Righting Reflex with Gabrielle Pullen</B>, 1:30-2:45 p.m., Wild Mountain Yoga, 574 Searls Ave., Nevada City. $8-seniors per class, $11-drop in.

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

<B>Grass Valley Elks Lodge No. 538</B> Veterans appreciation dinner, doors open 5:30 p.m., roast beef dinner 6 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. For Elks and veterans. Reservations 273-8342.

<B>Veterans Day Dinner</B> No host bar opens at 5:30 p.m., barbecue tri-tip dinner 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. Veterans free, $12-general. Reservations 273-9228.

<B>Friday Night Fun</B> for sixth through eighth graders, Sierra Pines United Methodist Church in Grass Valley, 6-8 p.m. Event features games, music, food and fun. 22559 W. Hacienda Dr. 268-2745.

<B>Teresita</B> performs regional songs from Mexico at Amigos & Company in Grass Valley, 6 p.m. No cover. 108 E. Main St.

<B>Paul Ong</B> performs jazz at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.

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

<B>Nevada County Folkdancers Dance</B> takes place at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Nevada City. Doors open 7:45 p.m., dance lessons from Greece and Eastern Europe 8-9 p.m. dancing until 10:30 p.m. Visitors and beginners welcome. Partners not needed, all ages welcome. Admission by donation. 272-2149.

<B>Music in the Mountains Fall Fest</B> The Joe Gilman Trio with Ludi Hinrichs performs an evening of classic jazz 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.

<B>Stephen Holland</B> performs at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Ivan Najera</B> performs latin guitar at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 107 Sacramento St. 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>Home At Last</B> (former members of Uncle Harlen's Band) performs 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>Waffle Breakfast</B> Rough and Ready Grange, 8-10 a.m., Rough and Ready Grange Hall. Menu includes waffles, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee.

<B>Wolf Creek Community Alliance</B> Water-Quality Monitor training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NID East Annex Board Room, 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Registration and information 477-7402.

<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>Lorraine Gervais Band</B> performs R&B, soul and funky grooves at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $5-cover. 265-0116.

<B>League of Women Voters Western Nevada County</B> Social hour 9:30 a.m., program 10 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Guest speaker will be Lael Walz, president of NAMI of Nevada County. 265-0956.

<B>Pilates for Dancers</B> 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.

<B>A Day of Swing and Anniversary Swing Dance</B> a smoke and alcohol free event for all ages takes place at St. Joseph's Hall in Grass Valley. Workshop 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., dance featuring Bay Area band JellyRoll, 8 p.m.-midnight. Dance tickets $15-advance, $18-at the door. 887-8117.

<B>Ski Swap</B> Bear River High School Ski Team, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bear River High School Gym. New and used winter sports equipment and apparel Drop off items Friday 5-8 p.m. or Saturday 8-9 a.m. 268-3700.

<B>Christmas Projects Ceramics Class</B> with Denise Wey, 10 a.m.-noon, Mud Hut Ceramics Center, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City. For ages 5 to adult. $20. Pre-register 292-3272 or 478-6400 ext. 212.

<B>Widowed Persons Association of California Chapter No. 14</B> Luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Moose Lodge, Grass Valley. Reservations required 432-9357.

<B>Living with Mountain Lions</B> guest speaker Dawn Simas of "Wild about Cats" will give a Power Point presentation and talk on the Mountain Lion and how we can live together at The Manor House in Grass Valley, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Reservations by Nov. 6, call 273-2251

<B>Benefit dinner for Dr. Rena</B> takes place at the Dutch Flat Community Center, 5 p.m. Benefit includes live music, silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets $20. Proceeds will go towards her medical assistance fund at U.S. Bank. 389-8267.

<B>Kids Talent Show</B> for all ages takes place at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center on San Juan Ridge, 6:30 p.m. Event features performances, contests, food and prizes. Tickets $10-family. Proceeds benefit the Schoolhouse Floor Fund. 265-2826.

<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>Hurricane Relief Dance Concert</B> takes place at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 7-11 p.m. Featuring music by Mad Dash and CoolHeat. Tickets $10.

<B>Geoff Krieger</B> from the Sacramento area performs a concert at Whispering Pines Church in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 680 Brighton St. Free. 273-1722.

<B>Paul Ong</B> performs jazz at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.

<B>Karaoke</B> hosted by Shari at the York's Driftwood Inn in Smartville, 7-10 p.m. No cover. 432-6430.

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

<B>Forty (40+) Singles</B> Social hour 7:30-9 p.m., National Hotel lounge, Nevada City. Newcomers welcome. 477-6445.

<B>Music in the Mountains Fall Fest</B> continues with Laurel Zucker — La Flute Enchantee with Robin Fisher and John Cozza 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.

<B>Ivan Najera Trio</B> performs at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 107 Sacramento St. 265-5050.

<B>Patience Yanderling</B> performs at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>John Stewart</B> performs at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $18. 274-8384.



<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 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>4th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire</B> 9-10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Banner Grange, McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Sponsored by Sierra Center for Positive Living.

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

<B>Music in the Mountains Fall Fest</B> matinee Blazing Brass with Peter Nowlen and The Festival Brass Quintet perform great works for brass from the masterworks of the ages 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.

<B>Gold Country Celtic Society</B> Annual Kirkin of the Tartan takes place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City, 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Bring a tartan to be blessed.

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

<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.