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

Tuesday

<B>Creative Writing</B> 9-11 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Nevada Irrigation District</B> Board of Directors' Engineering Committee meeting, 9 a.m., NID Business Center, Grass Valley. The two-member Engineering Committee will take up the No. 1 NID Strategic Plan goal adopted. Sept. 28 by the full board, which is expanding NID water service to areas of the district where water is not yet available. Public welcome.

<B>Tai Chi Class</B> 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.

<B>Aerobics</B> with Geri Campbell, 9:30 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Grass Roots Genealogy Group</B> 9:30-11 a.m., LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Open to anyone interested in genealogy. Free.

<B>Nevada County Republican Women</B> Social hour 11:30 a.m., Alta Sierra Country Club. Guest speaker Assemblyman Rick Keene. Reservations 273-9479.

<B>Christian Businessmen's Committee</B> Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Perko's Restaurant, Grass Valley. 272-8531.

<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>Chess</B> 1 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Ballroom Dancing</B> 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.

<B>Porcelain Classes Dolls & More</B> 1-3 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., 11300 Via Vista, off Ridge Road. Beginning to advanced classes. $5. 265-9299.

<B>Line Dance Class</B> with Cheryl Spangler, starter, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>African-style dance class</B> with Sarah Keller and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. All levels. $8. 292-1901.

<B>Italian American Club</B> Meeting and social, 5:30 p.m., Nevada City Veterans Builidng, 415 N. Pine St., Nevada City. New members welcome. 477-9351.

<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>LeTip of Grass Valley and Nevada City</B> Business mixer, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Stonehouse Restaurant, Nevada City. Reservations 477-4777.

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

<B>Scrabble Club</B> 7 p.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. All skill levels welcome. 272-6920.

<B>Richard Heinberg</B> will talk about his book "Peak Oil: How It Will Change Your Life," at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. The presentation will be on when we can expect oil/gas shortages, and how we can soften the impact of the energy crisis locally and globally. 265-3014.

<B>Manzanita Parlor No. 29, Native Daughters of the Golden West</B> Thanksgiving social, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 113 S. Church St., Grass Valley. 273-9641 or 273-3746.

<B>Nevada County Go Club</B> Social gathering to play game of Go, and to introduce the game to newcomers takes place at Cafe Mekka in Nevada City, 7-10 p.m. Board provided. Beginners welcome.



<B>Capoeira Lessons</B> 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.

<B>Salsa Dance Night</B> with Sierra Salsa at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, lessons 7:30 p.m., open dance 8 p.m. $5-cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Salsa Dancing</B> 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.

<B>Social Forum Film Series</B> continues with "Amandla! — A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony." The story of South African freedom music that sustained and galvanized the movement against apartheid for over 40 years. A spiritually uplifting film of human courage, passion, resolve and triumph. The series will be shown Tuesdays at the Magic Theare in Nevada City, 7:35 p.m. $4-donation. 107 Argall St. 478-0699.

<B>Open Mic</B> hosted by Albert Martinez takes place at Cooper's in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 265-0116.

Wednesday

<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>Pilates</B> 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.

<B>Intermediate Line Dance</B> with Cheryl Spangler, 9:15 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.

<B>Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club</B> 9:30 a.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.

<B>Nevada County Mental Health Board</B> 10 a.m., Behavioral Health Department, 10433 Willow Valley Road, Nevada City. 265-1437.

<B>Line Dance Class</B> 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.

<B>Inner Wheel Club of Nevada City</B> Luncheon meeting, 10:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. Guest speaker will be Chuck Elizondo on the Rotary Uganda trip.

<B>OsteoPilates</B> 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.

<B>Creative Dance</B> 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.

<B>Marine Corps League Detchment No. 885</B> Office open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building, 255 S. Auburn St. 272-5339.

<B>Blood Pressure Clinic</B> 11:15 a.m.-noon, Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Free. 273-4961.

<B>Gold Country LeTip</B> Business networking lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 265-9419.

<B>An Introduction to Neurolink</B> 1-1:30 p.m., 141 Chester St., Grass Valley. A revolutionary health care program begins with brain integration. Free. Reservations 477-1918.

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

<B>Conversational Spanish</B> 1:30-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Creative Dance</B> 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.

<B>Pre Ballet Class</B> 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.

<B>T'ai Chi Ch'uan Class</B> 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.



<B>Northern Mines Business & Professional Women</B> Dinner meeting, 5:30 p.m., Christopher's Catering, 408 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley. Guest speaker Elizabeth "Izzy" Martin, Sierra Fund CEO. Reservations 272-0442.



<B>Tantra Yoga Meditation</B> 5:30-7 p.m., 11886 Thunder Road, Grass Valley. A guided meditation including mantra, pranayama (breathing techniques), and tantra yoga techniques. 432-8378.



<B>Nevada Cemetery District</B> 5:30 p.m., 10523 Willow Valley Road, Nevada City.

<B>Pilates for Posture</B> 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.



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

<B>Beginning Salsa Dance Class</B> 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.

<B>Gold Country Celtic Society</B> Membership gathering, 6 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner, Nevada City Veterans Building, 415 Pine St., Nevada City. Program will be the founding of the Gold Country Celtic Society and will be given by charter members Jim Kerr and George Miller. Please bring a dish to share to serve 6 to 8 people. New members welcome.

<B>Bellydance Class</B> 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.

<B>Bear River High School Financial Aid Night</B> 6:30 p.m., Bear River High School Multipurpose Room. Lynn Fox will review the FAFSA and Barbara J. Ross will share scholarship opportunities.

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

<B>Intermediate Salsa Dance Class</B> takes place at the LOVE Building, Condon Park, Grass Valley, 7 p.m. $10-per class. Registration 477-0767.

<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>Orientale Dance Lessons</B> 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.

<B>Western Gateway Recreation & Park District</B> Board meeting, 7 p.m., Buttermakers Cottage, Penn Valley.

<B>Long Term Care: Help Protect Your Future Seminar</B> with Thrivent Financial Consultant Kent Suemnicht, 7:15 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Free. 886-8222.

<B>Songwriter Showcase</B> with Neil Haden and Dustin Aaron takes place at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Country Line Dancing</B> 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.

<B>Cheatin' Buzzies</B> performs funky rock'n soul grooves at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $3-cover. 265-0116.

<B>Reggae Dance Night</B> 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.