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

Friday

<B>Sierra Nevada Children's Services Annual Coat Drive</B> donations can be dropped off at the following locations Sierra Nevada Children's Services, Sierra College Admissions Office, 49er Fun Park, Cedar Park Apartments Community Room, and the Nevada City Fire Department. Coats will be distributed Dec. 14, 2-8 p.m. at the Cedar Park Apartments, and Dec. 15, from noon-7 p.m., at Sierra Nevada Children's Services. 272-8866.

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

<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>Mat Basics</B> with Gilann Olsen at GO Pilates Studio, 10:45 a.m. Slow paced mat class for those new to pilates and those dealing with specific injuries or postural issues. 555 Searls Ave. $10-per person. Class size limited. Reservations 559-2189.

<B>Past Presidents Association No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West</B> Luncheon meeting 11 a.m., Pine Street Cafe, Grass Valley. 273-8359 or 273-9641.

<B>Nevada County Ladies' Bridge Club</B> Ladies party bridge,11 a.m., Hilltop Commons, 131 Eureka St., Grass Valley. Newcomers welcome. Bring a sack lunch, coffee and dessert provided. 265-5405 or 477-1381.

<B>Barbara Mariano</B>, Animal Intuitive 20 minute readings take place at Scraps Dog Bakery in Grass Valley, noon-5 p.m. $20. Appointments necessary 274-4493.

<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>UCCE Nevada County Master Gardeners</B> "Planting Daffodils" workshop, 1-3 p.m., Demonstration Garden, 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Learn how to select bulbs, how to plant bulbs, and how to maintain them for beautiful daffodils year after year. Rain or shine. Free. 273-4563.

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

<B>Awareness: Through Movement: Cultivating The Gift of Presence with Gabrielle Pullen</B> at Wild Mountain Yoga in Nevada City, 1:30 p.m. A moving meditation on the expression of love. 574 Searls Ave. $8-seniors, $11-drop in. 263-3323.

<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>Cornish Christmas</B> returns to downtown Grass Valley, 5-9 p.m. The holiday street faire on Mill and Main streets includes live entertainment, vendors, wagon rides and turn of the century atmosphere for after-hours shoppers. Free. Sponsored by the Grass Valley Downtown Association. 272-8315.

<B>Grass Valley Elks Lodge</B> Monte Carlo Night takes place at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local youth and needy families living in our area. Tickets-$25 includes dinner, one free drink, and $200 in playing chips. 273-9228.

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

<B>Chris Hescock and Allison Green</B> perform at the Willo in Nevada City, 6-10 p.m. No cover. 16898 State Highway 49. 265-9902.

<B>Sierra Foothills Audubon Society</B> slide presentation, Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City, 7 p.m. Program will be a preliminary program to the rice field trip. 432-6596.

<B>Lorraine Gervais Duo</B> performs jazz standards at the 5 Mile House, Highway 20 in Nevada City, 7 p.m. No cover. 470-8849.

<B>"Health Effects of War"</B> (emphasis on the Iraq War) by Bill Durston of Physicians for Social Responsibility takes place at Sierra Foothills Unitarian Univsalist Church, in Auburn, 7:30 p.m. $5-adults, $2-students. Sponsored by the Gold Country Chapter 122 of Veterans for Peace. 190 Finley St. 885-3557.

<B>Central Asian Tales and Music</B> takes place at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley, 7:30 p.m. Performers include Sabjila from Khakas, Choduraa Tumat from Tuva and Sarymai from Altai. Tickets $15. 272-4725.

<B>The Trailer Park Troubadours</B> perform "A Trailer Park Christmas" at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $20. 274-8384.

<B>Peter Wilson and Martin Holland</B> perform original and contempory music at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 107 Sacramento St. 265-5050.

<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>Flamenco Puro</B> performs at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. 114 W. Main St. $5-cover. 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>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.

<B>Cousin Cricket</B> perform rock 'n' roll classics 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.

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>Book and Video Sale</B> 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Doris Foley Library, Nevada City. Sponsored by the Nevada County Friends of the Libraries.

<B>Craft Faire</B> takes place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the North San Juan Fire Hall. Event features local artists, baked goods and more.

<B>The Democratic Women's Club</B> Breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley. 432-1843.

<B>Downville Annual Holiday on Main Street</B> takes place downtown Downieville, 10 a.m. Event features a craft faire, rides with Santa caroling and more.

<B>Bill Douglass and John Girton</B> perform at Rebecca's Mighty Muffins in Grass Valley, 10 a.m. No cover. 273-2904.

<B>Armed Forces Veterans Health Benefits Town Hall Meeting</B> 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Auburn Veterans Memorial Building, 100 East St. Refreshments will be served. 889-2780.

<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>Christmas Gift Tile Design Class</B> with Claudia Jeffers, 10 a.m.-noon, Mud Hut Ceramics Center, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City. For ages 6 to adult. $20. Pre-register 292-3272 or 478-6400 ext. 212.

<B>Maria Bower</B> will be discussing her book "Images of America: Nevada City," at Brigadoon Books-Toad Hall Bookshop in Nevada City, noon. Free. 265-3450, 265-2216.

<B>3rd Annual Abundance Swap</B> takes place at the Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley, noon-2 p.m. Bring 3-10 items from home that are new or gently used that someone would enjoy as a gift and then take what you need for holiday gifts for free. Sponsored by the Nevada City of the Arts and The Center for the Arts. Gift wrapping is provided. 277-3858.

<B>"Celebrate the Music"</B> a holiday show featuring the Sweet Adelines Sierra Gold Chorus, Sierra Blues Double Quartet and the Gold Country Jubilee Quartet performs at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley, 2 p.m. Tickets $12-adults in advance, $15-adults at the door , $6-children under 12 in advance, $8-children under 12 at the door. 367-3532.

<B>Fishes & Loaves Improv Comedy</B> for all ages takes place at the Whispering Pines Church in Grass Valley, 7 p.m. The cast of actors take suggestions from the audience and turns them into instant comedy. Free. 273-1722.



<B>Lorraine Gervais Duo</B> performs jazz standards 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>The Trailer Park Troubadours</B> perform "A Trailer Park Christmas" at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. Tickets $20. 274-8384.

<B>Argentine Tango</B> takes place at The Beat (formerly the Wall Street Cafe) in Grass Valley, 8 p.m. $10-cover for dancers. 114 W. Main St. 274-2411.

<B>Peter Wilson and Martin Holland</B> perform original and contempory music at the Stonehouse in Nevada City, 8 p.m. No cover. 107 Sacramento St. 265-5050.

<B>Jimmi Accardi</B> performs dance music at the National Hotel in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 265-4551.

<B>Nevada County Regulators</B> perform at Peterson's Corner in Nevada City, 9 p.m. No cover. 26130 Highway 49. 292-3311.

<B>Phil Franks and Friends</B> perform music of the 50's, 60's and 70's at the Gold Rush Gaming Parlor & Saloon in Grass Valley, 9 p.m. 106 E. Main St. 477-6537.

<B>Dave Gleason's Wasted Days</B> performs outlaw, alternative country rock 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>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>St. Joseph's Cultural Center 6th Annual Open House</B> takes place at St. Joseph's Cultural Center in Grass Valley, noon-5 p.m. Event features live music, meet the artists, traditional belly dancing, tours and more. 272-4725.

<B>Bands for Hurricane Victims</B> takes place at the Nevada City Elks Lodge, from noon to 8:30 p.m. Bands include George Souza Band, Darcana Band, Tijuana Taxi, Dakota Sid & the Badland Serenaders, and Plan B. Tickets $15-includes a spaghetti dinner.

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

<B>Sunday Salon Chamber Music Series</B> takes place at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, 2 p.m. Music from classical, light classical, musicals and art songs will be performed by students and amateur musicians. Sponsored by Music in the Mountains. Tickets $5. 274-8384.

</B>Nevada County Concert Band</B> performs a holiday concert at First Baptist Church in Grass Valley, 2:30 p.m. Free. 477-4787.



<B>Handel's Messiah</B> will be performed by the Community Chorus and Orchestra directed by Jonathan Steel at 3 and 6 p.m. at Sierra Presbyterian Church in Nevada City. Tickets $10-adults in advance, $12-adults at the door, $6-youth 18 and under in advance, $8-youth 18 and under at the door. 265-3291.

<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.