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

Wednesday

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Conversational Spanish 1:30-3 p.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.

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.

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.

Northern Mines Business & Professional Women 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.

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.

Nevada Cemetery District 5:30 p.m., 10523 Willow Valley Road, Nevada City.

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.

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

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.

Gold Country Celtic Society 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.

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.

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

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

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

Recorder Playing Village Festival Recorder Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., 431 Zion St., Nevada City. All skill levels welcome. Free. 477-2293.

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.

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

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

Songwriter Showcase 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.

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.

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

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.

Thursday

<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>Pilates</B> 9:30 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>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>Porcelain Classes Dolls & More</B> 9:30-11:30 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., 11300 Via Vista, Nevada City, off Ridge Road. Beginning to advanced classes. $5. 265-9299.

<B>Widowed Persons Association of California Chapter No. 14</B> Breakfast Bunch, 10 a.m., Charlie's Angels Cafe, Grass Valley. Reservations 273-7219.

<B>Gold Country Kiwanis</B> Meeting, noon, Holbrooke Hotel, 212 W. Main St., Grass Valley. 274-3583.

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



<B>Workshop for All Art Media</B> 1-3 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Creative Memories Scrapbooking</B> 1:15-3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Ukulele Lessons</B> 3:30-4:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>Hip Hop</B> for ages 8 and up, 4 p.m., Penn Valley Academy of Dance. Learn hot routines and upbeat body movements to keep moving and have fun in this new class. $9 per class. Reservations 432-8985.

<B>Super Big Bucks Bingo</B> Grass Valley Elks No. 538, doors open 5 p.m., early bird special 6:30 p.m., Grass Valley Elks Lodge. 273-8342.

<B>African-style dance class</B> with Cai Sorlien and live drumming, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley. $8. 288-3603.

<B>Hospice of the Foothills Chamber Mixer</B> 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hospice of the Foothills, 12399 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley. (behind Meeks Lumber)

<B>Bellydance Class</B> Level three - floorwork, sword, and drum solo, 6-7:30 p.m., Moving Ground Studio, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley. $10-advance, $12-drop in. 265-4770 or 559-3134.



<B>George Souza</B> performs at the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, 6 p.m. No cover. 273-1353.



<B>Chris Hescock and Allison Green</B> perform for all ages at The Willo in Nevada City, 6-9 p.m. No cover. 265-9902.

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

<B>"The Greatest Good"</B> a documentary on the history of Naitonal Forests and Forest Service will be shown at the Sierra College Nevada County Campus Library, downstairs, 7 p.m. Public is welcome, admission free. Seating is limited. Parking permits required and may be purchased for $1 at the parking permit dispenser. 478-6205 or 274-5291.

<B>Chris Enss</B> will be discussing her books "Buffalo Gals," and "How the West Was Worn," at Odyssey Books in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. Free. Refreshments will be served. 989 Sutton Way. 477-2856

<B>Goldancers Squaredance Club of Nevada City</B> plus level with round between tips 7-9 p.m., advance workshop 9-10 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, 11363 Grange Lane, Grass Valley. Caller is Scott Pearce. 272-2111 or 272-2445.

<B>Christof Linhuber Sound Journey Concert</B> takes place at Sierra Center for Meditation and Well Being in Nevada City, 7 p.m. Tickets $10. 265-5764.

<B>Gold Country Stamp Club</B> Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Nevada Irrigation District, Old Boardroom, Grass Valley. 273-4033.

<B>Argentine Tango</B> taught by Foothill Tanguera Michelle Loughlin at Sierra Dance Institute in Grass Valley, 7:45 p.m. All levels, no partner required. $10-per class. 477-7644.

<B>Open Mic</B> for all ages hosted by Ray of Light takes place at The Beat (formerly Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Crooked Still</B> performs earthy grooves and soaring, heavenly vocals at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $15. 274-8384.

<B>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs rock 'n' roll at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-5050.

<B>The Lonely Kings, and Still Life Projector</B> from the Bay Area perform street punk hard rock at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $4-cover. 265-0116.

<B>Karaoke</B> hosted by Rick at the Holiday Cabaret in Grass Valley, 9:30 p.m-1 a.m. No cover. 1255 E. Main. 272-6466.