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

Tuesday

<B>LeTip of Grass Valley and Nevada City</B> Breakfast meeting, Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley, 7:00-8:30 a.m. 477-4777.

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

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

<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>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>Neva Rebekah Lodge No. 119</B> Business meeting and social, 11:30 a.m., 212 Spring St., Nevada City.

<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>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>Foothill Fiber Guild</B> Social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City. Program will be a slide show and sale.

<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>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>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>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 "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price." Everyone has seen Wal-Mart's lavish television commercials, but have you ever wondered why Wal-Mart spends so much money trying to convince you it cares about your family, your community, and even its own employees? What is it hiding? 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>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>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>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>Gold Country LeTip</B> Business networking lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 265-9419.

<B>Friendship Wednesday</B> Luncheon noon, entertainment 12:30 p.m., Gold Country Community Center, Grass Valley. Program will be Dave Ayala. Suggested donation $2.50-60 and over, $5-59 and under. Reservations

<B>Active Singles Over 60</B> 1 p.m., Perko's, Grass Valley. 274-1217.

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

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

<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>Oriental Dance Lessons</B> with Nicole Tristani takes place at Stillpoint Studios in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. Level Two: Refining techniques, learning new combinations and styles, personalizing the dance, choreography, and improvisation. $10-per class. 300 Sierra College Dr., Suite 155. 575-5724 or 274-2320.

<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>Oriental Dance Lessons</B> with Nicole Tristani takes place at Stillpoint Studios in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. Level One: Learning basic technique, isolations, concept of body lines, use of space, combinations, choreography, and improvisation. 300 Sierra College Drive, Suite 155. 575-5724 or 274-2320.

<B>SoLS</B> performs at the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. No cover. 273-1353.

<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>A Pre-T Day Party Night</B> featuring Mariee, Madrone Tree, and Pilgrim Rump Shake at Cooper's in Nevada City, 9 p.m. $4-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.