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

Thursday

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.

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

Pilates 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.

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

Porcelain Classes Dolls & More 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hip Hop 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.

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

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

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

Bellydance Class 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.

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

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

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.

Yoga Class Beginning/gentle yoga classes 6:30 p.m. Alternative Fitness Center, 17323 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. $9-drop in. 432-6929.

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

"The Greatest Good" 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.

Chris Enss 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

Goldancers Squaredance Club of Nevada City 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.

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

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

Argentine Tango 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.

Open Mic 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.

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

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

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

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

Friday

<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>Tai Chi Class</B> with Geri Campbell, 9 a.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

<B>T'ai Chi Ch'uan Class</B> 9 a.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>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>Awareness: Through Movement for Your Feet: the Agility of the Righting Reflex</B> with Gabrielle Pullen, 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</B> with Cheryl Spangler, 3:15 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $3-members. $4-nonmembers. 273-4961.







GRASS VALLEY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bingo

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

11/18 - 09/01

Every Friday



BNI (Business Network International)

Meeting, 7:30-9 a.m., Placer Title Company, Second Floor Conference Room, 11426 Sutton Way, Grass Valley. 273-9622.

11/18 - 10/27

Every Friday



Friday Night Fun

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.

11/18 - 12/30

Every Friday



Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and Winter Clothing/Blanket Give-a-Way

5:30-6:30 p.m., Grass Valley United Methodist Church, 236 S. Church St. Free. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the churches of Nevada County. 432-3071.



Nevada County Libertarian Party

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

11/18 - 03/03

Every Friday



Nevada County Duplicate Bridge Club

12:30 p.m., Golden Empire Grange, La Barr Meadows, Grass Valley. New members welcome. Classes available 477-9586.

11/18 - 03/03

Every Friday



Pilates

with Geri Campbell at the Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley, 10-11 a.m. $3-members, $4-non members. 273-4961.

11/18 - 05/12

Every Friday



NEVADA CITY

Sierra Nevada Group of the Sierra Club

Potluck 6:30 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Seaman's Lodge, Pioneer Park, Nevada City. Professor Glenn Miller, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University Nevada Reno will discuss cyanide, mercury and acid drainage in modern gold mining. Bring your own utensils and a dish to share. 478-0117.



DANCE

Village Folk Orkestra

and The Podruzhki Balkan Women's Choir perform a concert-dance of folk music with wild rhythms and rich non-western harmonies at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Nevada City. Doors open 7:45 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. Admission by donation. 272-2149.



GRASS VALLEY







<B>Gypsy Night</B> featuring a Hungarian dinner, fortune tellers, music by Wally Brooks and Rich Paige takes place at the Gold Country Community Center, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $15-members, $18- non members.

<B>Decadent Dessert & Barrel-Tasting Party</B> an evening of live music while you savor an array of decadent desserts and sample our barrel wines at Sierra Knolls Vineyard & Winery in Grass Valley, 6 p.m. Tickets $30-advance, $35-at the door. (Includes a bottle of your favorite barrel wine when it is released.) Attendance limited. 19635 Kingswood Ct. 268-9225.

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

<B>The Power to Live in Joy & Oneness</B> wtih Freddy Neilsen and Madeleine Rham and musical inspiration by Angelika takes place at Unity in the Gold Country, 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. 265-9255.



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



<B>"Katrina's Wake"</B> takes place at Nevada City Winery, 7 p.m. An evening honoring the music and people of New Orleans, celebrating composers and musicians. Tickets $20-adults $5-students. 321 Spring St. 478-0983.

<B>Jimmi Accardi & The Wild Cats</B> perform rock 'n' roll at the Grass Valley Veterans Building, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Sierra Services for the Blind. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Tickets $5-advance, $7-at the door. 265-2121.

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

<B>40 Something</B> performs country western, jazz, contemporary and more at York's Driftwood Inn, 8 p.m. No cover. 10091 Mooney Flat Road. 432-6430.

<B>The Holland Brothers</B> performs ecclectic music at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 107 Sacramento St. 265-5050.

<B>Cathrine SF</B> performs at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8:30 p.m. No cover. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<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>Ghost Riders</B> perform dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.

<B>KVMR DJ Christopher Redlocks</B> hosts a Fall Harvest Reggae Dance Party with special guests at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9:30 p.m. $4-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.