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

Friday

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

<B>Awareness: Through Movement for Your Feet:</B> the Agility of the Righting Reflex 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>Bingo</B> 1:15-3:45 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. $1-members, $1.50-non members. 273-4961.

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

<B>Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and Winter Clothing/Blanket Give-a-Way</B> 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.

<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>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>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>Sierra Nevada Group of the Sierra Club</B> 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.

<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>BNI (Business Network International)</B> Meeting, 7:30-9 a.m., Placer Title Company, Second Floor Conference Room, 11426 Sutton Way, Grass Valley. 273-9622.

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

<B>Village Folk Orkestra</B> 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.

<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.

Saturday

<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>"Tips to Protect Your Home From Wildland Fires" Workshop</B> with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County takes place at the Grass Valley Fire Department, Station No. 2, 213 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, 9 a.m. Free.

<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>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>Foothill Storytelling Guild 3rd Annual Tellabration</B> takes place at The Arts Building in Auburn. "Tellabaration" is a world-wide event where groups of storytellers meet to tell stories on the very same day. Children's concert is 11 a.m.-noon, adult concert (and for children who can listen like adults) 7-8:30 p.m. Featuring storytellers from Nevada City, Grass Valley, Chicago Park, Auburn, and Sacramento. 808 Lincoln Way. 478-1604

<B>Disabled American Veterans L.H. Benson Chapter No. 122</B> and the D.A.V. Auxiliary potluck and social gathering noon, meeting 1 p.m., Grass Valley Veterans Building, 225 S. Auburn St. 272-2671 or 432-7925.



<B>Double Oak Vineyards & Winery Harvest Open House & New Wine Release Party</B> takes place from 1-5 p.m. at Double Oak Vineyards & Winery on the North San Juan Ridge. Event features wine and food, winery tours, barrel tasting, and more. Free. 292-3235.

<B>Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County's 22nd annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction</B> takes place at the Grass Valley Veterans Building, 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30 per person, $50 for two, and $80 for four. Admission includes wine tasting from local wineries, a souvenir wine glass and a selection of gourmet hors d'oeuvres. 273-2227.

<B>Bear River High School Starlite Cabaret</B> takes place at Bear River High School, mulitpurpose room, 7 p.m. Ensembles include Jazz Unlimited and Starlite Express. Tickets $6-advance, $8-at the door. 268-3700 ext. 4826.



<B>George Souza</B> performs 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>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>Lorraine Gervais and Bob Villwock</B> performs at Friar Tuck's in Nevada City, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 265-9093.

<B>Karaoke</B> hosted by Cindy Kolari and Richard Lopez takes place at Stinky Mulligan Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. 10934 Combie Road. 268-4792.

<B>Comedy Night</B> with Richard Stockton and Will Durst takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $15. 274-8384.

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

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

<B>The New Up!</B> from San Francisco performs psychedelia, rock, pop, ska, and funk 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.

Sunday

<B>Firefighters Association of Nevada City's Annual Pancake Breakfast</B> takes place at the Nevada City Fire Station, 201 Providence Mine Road, 7:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast and more. $7-adults, $5-children.

<B>Firefighters Breakfast</B> takes place Penn Valley Fire Station 43, 7:30 a.m. All you can eat breakfast including pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and fruit salad. $7-adults

<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>New Office Open House</B> for Nora Nausbaum and Catrinka Holland at the Conaway House, 307 S. Auburn St. in Grass Valley, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Open house features live music, food and more. 273-5489 or 265-0199.

<B>Public Renaming Ceremony</B> for the Grass Valley Library-Royce Branch will be conducted at Elizabeth Daniels Park in Grass Valley, from noon-1 p.m. A reception will follow at the Grass Valley Downtown Association. Sponsored by the Nevada County Library and The Friends of the Nevada County Libraries.

<B>Fleet Reserve Association and Auxiliary</B> Social hour noon, meeting 1 p.m., followed by a potluck lunch, Auburn Veterans Building, 100 East St. All career Navy, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and spouses and widows welcome. Bring your own mess gear. 346-6136.

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

<B>Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam</B> featuring Andy Keane and Kinda Blue at Cooper's in Nevada City, 1-6 p.m. No cover. Sponsored by Sierra Blues Society. 265-0116.

<B>Integrative Healing Center Open House, Healing Clinic and Spa</B> takes place from 1-6 p.m. at Integrative Healing Center on the San Juan Ridge. Proceeds benefit the Bali Children's Project. $5-$25-donation. 292-4212.

<B>Roberto Cani and Ken Hardin</B> perform works by Mozart, Bach, Kreisler, Paganini and Wieniawski in concert at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Grass Valley, 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Twin Cities Concert Association. Tickets $16-general, $14-seniors (60+), children 5-17 free with adult. 470-9454.

<B>Organ and Bell Concert</B> takes place at the Grass Valley United Methodist Church Sanctuary in Grass Valley, 3 p.m. Concert features Walli Ziegenhagen, Margaret Boothby, the Wesley Ringers and Striking Bells. Free. 272-1946.

<B>6th Annual Santa Paws Holiday Auction</B> takes place at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City, 4-8 p.m. Event features live music by Paul Emery and Katie Baker and auction. Tickets $10-includes hors d'oeuvres, desserts and coffee. 271-7071.

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



<B>"Bringing Beauty and Functionality to Your Physical Space"</B> a discussion with local designers and architects takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains Church in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. 246 S. Church St. Free.

<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.