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Job's Daughters of Bethel No. 102
Honored Queen Hayley Tuggle and her new officers were installed into office on Saturday, June 13, at Madison Lodge F&AM in Grass Valley as the 146th Semi-Annual Installation.
The theme for the afternoon event was “Breakfast at Tiffany's” with decorations in colors of aqua blue and white. Many friends and family of the Job's Daughters attended the installation with a reception to follow.
The Job's Daughters have been busy since June in their term of office with many community activities, promoting leadership and fun.
LeTip Gold Country Lunch Chapter
Gold Country Chapter of LeTip International meets every Wednesday for lunch at Kane's Restaurant at 120 East Main Street in Grass Valley. Meetings begin promptly at 11:46 a.m. and end at 1:01 p.m. We welcome any newcomers. Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring 50 business cards, and be ready to tell us about your business and learn about our businesses. Lunch is on us for your first meeting!
LeTip Gold Country is pleased to welcome their newest chapter member, Andrew Tidwell of ABT Plumbing. The chapter president, Krista Farwell states, “We are a serious business referral organization.” Our members will be putting their networking skills to work for Andrew just as they do for each other.
The next Lunch Bunch will be held at noon on Friday, Nov. 20 at Villa Venezia in Grass Valley. Plan to attend this informal gathering intended for members to better acquaint themselves with each other and the businesses they represent.
Top Tippers for October were Shelley Mortaro – 35, Pam Grein – 16, Joe Imel – 15 and Judy Nichols – 13.
Nevada County Chapter of Health Care for All
The Nevada County Chapter of Health Care for All (HCA) will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eskaton Village Fitness/Recreation Building, 645 Eskaton Circle (off Ridge Rd. at Via Colina) Grass Valley. This meeting is open to the public, and newcomers are welcome. HCA is working to make affordable health care available to all Californians.
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Meetings are held the third Saturday of every month at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 255 S. Auburn Street.
Gold Country Celtic Society
The monthly “Gathering” is Wednesday, Nov. 18. 6 p.m. social hour followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
This is a potluck. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share: An appetizer, a salad, an entree, or dessert.
The after-dinner program will feature a presentation by Chief Herald Bill Crapo who will display large graphics of Scottish and Irish Coats of Arms, while discussing the origin and historic development of Coats of Arms, Hearldry, and the meaning of “Blazonry.” In addition, he will give instructions on how to design and register your own Coat of Arms!
Guests are welcome. You don't have to be Celtic!
Tickets for the Burns celebration will be available this month.
Nevada City Veteran's Building, 415 North Pine Street.
Call 265-2079 or 272-1316.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m.
The Gold Country Celtic Society will have a Kirkin' o' the Tartan at Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City. Rev. Christopher Seal will officiate, and music will be provided by the Trinity choir under the direction of Stan Thomas-Rose. Chief Mike Carr will play the bagpipes for the flag procession.
Guests are invited to bring some tartan or other item to be blessed. Following the service, a reception will be held in the church hall. All are welcome!
While the Kirkin' o' the Tartan celebrates Scottish heritage, it is truly a Scottish-American custom, begun by Scottish-American minister Rev. Peter Marshall in Washington D.C. after the Battle of Cullodan wearing the kilt and tartan was banned in the Highlands. Supposedly, the canny Scots hid pieces of tartan and brought them to the "kirk" or church to be secretly blessed by the pastor at a particular point in the service; hence "kirkin' o' the tartan.” Rev. Marshall gave a sermon entitled "Kirkin' o' the Tartans," and thus a legend was born.
Call 272-1316.
Native Daughters of the Golden West Manzanita Parlor No. 29
To all Native Daughters, family, friends and perspective members, you are invited to our Thanksgiving social and fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 113 S. Church St., Grass Valley. Cost $7.50.
The menu will consist of homemade soup, homemade bread, dessert, tea and coffee.
For a great time, great food, and great fellowship, “you all come!”
If more information is needed call with your reservations to 272-3609 by Saturday, Nov. 14.
Gold Country Stamp Club
Regular meetings are at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Road in Grass Valley, in the dining room and are open to all.
For more information, call (530) 272-8684.
Foothills Horticulture Society
Next meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Madelyn Helling County Library, 980 Helling Way in Nevada City.
The Foothills Horticulture Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Our group shares our experiences in gardening here in the Foothills and we host presentations from local experts in the fields of organic gardening, native plants, tree maintenance, rose care, growing herbs, soil improvement, bonsai, and related gardening topics. We conduct a seed exchange in March and a softwood cuttings workshop in September. At each meeting there is a raffle of plants donated by FHS members. Dues are $12 per family per year.
Captain John Oldham Chapter, DAR
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has recently produced a video about the history of Memorial Continental Hall at the National Headquarters located in Washington D.C. Members of the local Captain John Oldham DAR Chapter make the trip every year to attend DAR Continental Congress and to do genealogical research in the world renowned library there. The auditorium of Memorial Continental Hall was the most elaborate room in the original building (construction began in 1904), echoing the monumental character of the exterior. Memorial Continental Hall was transformed into what is now the DAR Library. Deeply coffered arched ceilings span each of the original seating galleries. Box seats overlook the library and are capped by majestic outstretched American eagles clasping elaborate cartouches. The entire space is illuminated and ventilated by a glass and steel ceiling.
Within the shadow of the White House, the DAR complex is easily recognizable for its remarkable and historic edifice. What might be overlooked, however, is what resides within the beautiful buildings. Arts and artifacts, manuscripts and mementos, fabrics and furnishings, and personal possessions of patriots and their descendants all combine to form a rich collection of treasures that is available to the public. The collections of the DAR Museum, Library, and Americana Room offer a unique resource for researchers, genealogists, historians, and other visitors to the DAR complex.
For more information about National DAR, see the NSDAR general Web site, www.dar.org and for information about the local DAR chapter, please call 271-0926, or visit our Web site at www.californiadar.org/chapters/captjohnoldham/.
Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills
Sierra Foothills Soroptimist inducted two new members Oct. 22. "SISF is a volunteer organization of spirited women united to promote the betterment of lives of women and children in our community and throughout the world."
Weekly meetings are held at the Trolley Junction Restaurant in Nevada City every Thursday morning 7 to 8 a.m.
For additional information write to: Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills, P.O. Box 778, Grass Valley, CA 95945 or visit the Web site at www.sierrasoroptimist.org.
Beta Sigma Phi
The Preceptor Nu Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
For further information and meeting location please call Georgia at (530) 272-7785.
Sierra Singles Club
The Sierra Singles Club is an organization for mature singles to get together to dine out and attend local events as a group. The club meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 841 Old Tunnel Road in the lunchroom and interested singles are invited to attend. The monthly calendar is distributed at the meeting.
There will be no regular meeting in December as members will meet at Lefty's Grill in Nevada City on Dec. 9 for a holiday luncheon.
For information, contact Shirley Corry at 274-3355.
Mother Lode Toastmasters
Monday's meeting proved once again to be a life lesson full of fun and fellowship. Kavitha Rapolu gave us some pointers on how to prevent identity theft. JoAnn Gonzales shared a personal story of how one person made a difference in her life. When we give in small ways, it has a huge impact and a ripple effect that makes a difference to many. Melissa Stevens won the Best Speaker award for her speech on “Cutting Your Anchor's Rope.” As she pointed out in a humorous and truthful way, we all have anchors that are holding us back and preventing us from moving forward.
Rob Rasch won the award for Best Table Topics. He spoke on what Veterans Day means to him. It was especially fitting as he is a Veteran and his son just went into the Marines. It can be intimidating to speak extemporaneously, but practice in a safe forum can help bring one out of their shell and build confidence.
Evaluations are essential for growth and improvement. There is an art to giving feedback in a way that's most receptive. Marjorie Quist gave just the right amount of encouragement and suggestions to help the speaker and she won the trophy for Best Evaluator.
If you are interested in joining a group that will make you laugh and want to better yourself, Mother Lode Toastmasters is it. We meet every Monday at 640 E. Main, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.
Contact Jinnae at 271-5672 for more information.
Soroptimist International of Nevada City
Soroptimist International of Nevada City holds its weekly meetings at The National Hotel in Nevada City each Wednesday at noon. If you would like to attend one of our meetings to see what we are about, please call 477-5901, as we are dark a few Wednesdays throughout the holiday season. We would love to have you as a guest!
We are continuing our preparations for the Annual Christmas Tree Tour on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, which include refreshments, and can be purchased at Prospector's Nursery, or by calling 477-5901. In addition, raffle tickets will be available for a fully lighted, decorated Christmas Tree; a basket of Egyptian ornaments; and a treasure chest of colorful Christmas Tree ornaments. On the day of the tour, we will also be collecting Christmas decorations for the Grass Valley and Auburn fire victims and hope you would be able to donate.
Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls, both locally and throughout the world, through a variety of service projects.
For more information please visit our Web site, soroptimistinternational.org or call 477-5901.
Nevada County Bonsai Club
Meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room in Nevada City. Our next meeting will be held Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information, call (530) 273-2628.
American Association of University Women
AAUW 's theme this year is Advancing Women, and Nov. 21's meeting at Peace Lutheran Church at 828 West Main St. in Grass Valley will feature speaker Niko Johnson, the new Executive Director of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC). Married to her wonderful husband Mark, the couple has lived in Grass Valley since 1998 and love raising their two daughters here. Niko's professional career began as a volunteer at a battered women's shelter in San Diego, the first step to her current position.
The community is invited to join AAUW members for coffee at 9:30 a.m. and then hear Niko speak at 10 a.m. Bring your curiosity and your friends.
Questions about this program and future ones or the goals of AAUW and its scholarship programs can be answered by calling (530) 470-9395.
Gold Country Welcome Club
Holiday Dinner Dance, Dec. 2.
Deadline for reservations: Wednesday, Nov. 18.
The Gold Rush is returning ... and you won't want to miss it this time!
Your first thrill upon arrival in your best duds is a photo taken in a hybrid mine car. Then you can share old stories with a real miner over a shot of Jack ... or perhaps a sarsaparilla. After enjoying some mouth-watering vittles, get ready for some fancy stepping. As you know, whatever Lola wants, Lola gets, and she'll want to dance with all of you forty-niners and lead the Electric Slide and more.
The rest of the evening you can visit with old friends, meet some new ones, hold hands or dance and romance with the one you came with.
If all goes as expected, our community's heritage will come to life. What a great way to begin this holiday season ... Gold Country Style. This holiday event is open to all current or past members and guests.
For more information, please call (530) 477-3750.
Sierra Table Tennis
Open play table tennis, Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., at Echo Ridge School, 15504 Liberty Circle Dr., Nevada City.
For more information, call (530) 265-2834.
Business & Professional Women of Nevada County
The choices we make each day influence our physical and emotional health and well-being, and our quality of life. Choosing to eat real food, enjoy routine physical activity, and self-soothe your busy mind –– three elements of Living In Balance –– is within your reach.
Please join Robin Mallery, RN as she shares with Business & Professional Women of Nevada County the why's as well as the how to's of these vital and health sustaining choices. And yes, it is a choice you can make.
Robin is the founder of HeartMatters. She provides education, motivation and effective coaching that supports clients to achieve optimal health and well-being. Robin works with clients one-on-one, in small groups, and in a workplace environment. She is actively engaged in presenting fun and educational workshops to organizations, service groups, and employee groups.
Robin will present Living In Balance, an overview of the value and implementation of making choices that are health sustaining. This engaging and educational program takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Holbrooke Hotel Express Room at 5:30 p.m. for networking and a no-host bar and 6 p.m. for dinner and the program. Dinner is $20 for members and $18 for guests. Please indicate if you have a preference for vegetarian meal.
For reservations, please call 263-4827 by Nov. 15. Newcomers welcome!
Early Riser Toastmasters
Diane Di Leo was voted Best Speaker for achieving her goals including vocal variety at this weeks Early Risers Toastmasters meeting. Diane shared terrific information about the free career counseling center, The One Stop Shop, weaving the information in with a story about parenting. Judy Nichols was voted Best Evaluator for constructive comments on Diane's prepared presentation and George Chileski won first place in Tabletopics for his impromptu presentation using the word of the day, “docile.”
Toastmasters is a terrific way to have a great time and meet interesting people while developing speaking and leadership skills. As an internationally recognized program that documents progress with awards and certification, many people find membership a great resume builder as well. Give it a try, we love guests!
Early Risers Toastmasters has breakfast meetings every Tuesday at the Trolley Junction Restaurant in Nevada City. We begin at 6:30 a.m. and end before 8 a.m.
For more information contact Diane Di Leo at (530) 277-4907 or at her Web site, www.goldcountryviews.com.
Grass Valley Duplicate Bridge Club
Games on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Classes are available.
Located at the Golden Empire Grange in Grass Valley; for more information and directions call Bruce Lester at (530) 477-9586.
Empire Toastmasters
At the Nov. 6 meeting of Empire Toastmasters, Jeff Pylman won Better Speaker for his speech about “Stuff.” Jeff offered the group useful tips on what to do with the accumulation of stuff in our lives — including keeping it — while Paul Dessau won Better Evaluator for his feedback on Jeff's speech.
For Table Topics, participants each told an impromptu story about a trip to a national park with an odd assortment of marginally useful items, such as musical instruments, typewriters, and surfboards, while incorporating the word of the day, “disparate.” Newest member Kathy Bringhurst won the trophy. Empire Toastmasters is growing, with enough members that meetings may now feature three speakers!
Toastmasters welcomes all who are interested in improving their speaking, listening, and leadership skills — skills that will serve you in business as well as in life! Empire Toastmasters meets at noon on Fridays at Trolley Junction restaurant in Nevada City. Guests are invited and are never required to speak.
For more information, contact Judy Nichols at judylives@comcast.net or 477-9120.
Soroptomist International of Grass Valley
Soroptomist International of Grass Valley meetings are held at the Nevada County Contractors Association Board Room on the first three Thursdays of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Nevada County Historical Society
“What Matters in the Old West” is the presentation topic of well-known local author Chris Enss at the Historical Society monthly Speaker Night presentation on Nov. 19. She will be speaking about her new book titled “Thunder Over the Prairie” and will discuss the importance of the settling of the Old West and the legends that brought fortune, fame, and stability to the Gold Country. Chris is a prolific local writer of western history, with 19 books published to date. Many of her books focus on the topic of women of the 19th century.
For more information about our presenter, please visit www.chrisenss.com. This free program is held at the Madelyn Helling Library starting at 7 p.m.
For more information, call Program Chair Daniel Ketcham at (530) 477-8056 or visit the informative Nevada County Historical Society Web site at www.nevadacountyhistory.org.
Friends of Nevada County Military
Monthly Packing Party, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Veterans Building on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley.
If you would like to bring an item to donate please bring seven ounce bags of sunflower seeds.
There will also be a box for Toys for Tots contributions should you like to contribute.
Grass Roots Genealogy (Study) Group
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Family History Center (entrance at the back of the LDS Church), 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. The building is wheelchair accessible and has lots of parking. There are no dues. The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about genealogy research.
The topic is posted on the Web site at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagrgg.
Honored Queen Hayley Tuggle and her new officers were installed into office on Saturday, June 13, at Madison Lodge F&AM in Grass Valley as the 146th Semi-Annual Installation.
The theme for the afternoon event was “Breakfast at Tiffany's” with decorations in colors of aqua blue and white. Many friends and family of the Job's Daughters attended the installation with a reception to follow.
The Job's Daughters have been busy since June in their term of office with many community activities, promoting leadership and fun.
LeTip Gold Country Lunch Chapter
Gold Country Chapter of LeTip International meets every Wednesday for lunch at Kane's Restaurant at 120 East Main Street in Grass Valley. Meetings begin promptly at 11:46 a.m. and end at 1:01 p.m. We welcome any newcomers. Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring 50 business cards, and be ready to tell us about your business and learn about our businesses. Lunch is on us for your first meeting!
LeTip Gold Country is pleased to welcome their newest chapter member, Andrew Tidwell of ABT Plumbing. The chapter president, Krista Farwell states, “We are a serious business referral organization.” Our members will be putting their networking skills to work for Andrew just as they do for each other.
The next Lunch Bunch will be held at noon on Friday, Nov. 20 at Villa Venezia in Grass Valley. Plan to attend this informal gathering intended for members to better acquaint themselves with each other and the businesses they represent.
Top Tippers for October were Shelley Mortaro – 35, Pam Grein – 16, Joe Imel – 15 and Judy Nichols – 13.
Nevada County Chapter of Health Care for All
The Nevada County Chapter of Health Care for All (HCA) will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eskaton Village Fitness/Recreation Building, 645 Eskaton Circle (off Ridge Rd. at Via Colina) Grass Valley. This meeting is open to the public, and newcomers are welcome. HCA is working to make affordable health care available to all Californians.
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Meetings are held the third Saturday of every month at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 255 S. Auburn Street.
Gold Country Celtic Society
The monthly “Gathering” is Wednesday, Nov. 18. 6 p.m. social hour followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
This is a potluck. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share: An appetizer, a salad, an entree, or dessert.
The after-dinner program will feature a presentation by Chief Herald Bill Crapo who will display large graphics of Scottish and Irish Coats of Arms, while discussing the origin and historic development of Coats of Arms, Hearldry, and the meaning of “Blazonry.” In addition, he will give instructions on how to design and register your own Coat of Arms!
Guests are welcome. You don't have to be Celtic!
Tickets for the Burns celebration will be available this month.
Nevada City Veteran's Building, 415 North Pine Street.
Call 265-2079 or 272-1316.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m.
The Gold Country Celtic Society will have a Kirkin' o' the Tartan at Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City. Rev. Christopher Seal will officiate, and music will be provided by the Trinity choir under the direction of Stan Thomas-Rose. Chief Mike Carr will play the bagpipes for the flag procession.
Guests are invited to bring some tartan or other item to be blessed. Following the service, a reception will be held in the church hall. All are welcome!
While the Kirkin' o' the Tartan celebrates Scottish heritage, it is truly a Scottish-American custom, begun by Scottish-American minister Rev. Peter Marshall in Washington D.C. after the Battle of Cullodan wearing the kilt and tartan was banned in the Highlands. Supposedly, the canny Scots hid pieces of tartan and brought them to the "kirk" or church to be secretly blessed by the pastor at a particular point in the service; hence "kirkin' o' the tartan.” Rev. Marshall gave a sermon entitled "Kirkin' o' the Tartans," and thus a legend was born.
Call 272-1316.
Native Daughters of the Golden West Manzanita Parlor No. 29
To all Native Daughters, family, friends and perspective members, you are invited to our Thanksgiving social and fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 113 S. Church St., Grass Valley. Cost $7.50.
The menu will consist of homemade soup, homemade bread, dessert, tea and coffee.
For a great time, great food, and great fellowship, “you all come!”
If more information is needed call with your reservations to 272-3609 by Saturday, Nov. 14.
Gold Country Stamp Club
Regular meetings are at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the Nevada City Senior Apartments, 841 Old Tunnel Road in Grass Valley, in the dining room and are open to all.
For more information, call (530) 272-8684.
Foothills Horticulture Society
Next meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Madelyn Helling County Library, 980 Helling Way in Nevada City.
The Foothills Horticulture Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Our group shares our experiences in gardening here in the Foothills and we host presentations from local experts in the fields of organic gardening, native plants, tree maintenance, rose care, growing herbs, soil improvement, bonsai, and related gardening topics. We conduct a seed exchange in March and a softwood cuttings workshop in September. At each meeting there is a raffle of plants donated by FHS members. Dues are $12 per family per year.
Captain John Oldham Chapter, DAR
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has recently produced a video about the history of Memorial Continental Hall at the National Headquarters located in Washington D.C. Members of the local Captain John Oldham DAR Chapter make the trip every year to attend DAR Continental Congress and to do genealogical research in the world renowned library there. The auditorium of Memorial Continental Hall was the most elaborate room in the original building (construction began in 1904), echoing the monumental character of the exterior. Memorial Continental Hall was transformed into what is now the DAR Library. Deeply coffered arched ceilings span each of the original seating galleries. Box seats overlook the library and are capped by majestic outstretched American eagles clasping elaborate cartouches. The entire space is illuminated and ventilated by a glass and steel ceiling.
Within the shadow of the White House, the DAR complex is easily recognizable for its remarkable and historic edifice. What might be overlooked, however, is what resides within the beautiful buildings. Arts and artifacts, manuscripts and mementos, fabrics and furnishings, and personal possessions of patriots and their descendants all combine to form a rich collection of treasures that is available to the public. The collections of the DAR Museum, Library, and Americana Room offer a unique resource for researchers, genealogists, historians, and other visitors to the DAR complex.
For more information about National DAR, see the NSDAR general Web site, www.dar.org and for information about the local DAR chapter, please call 271-0926, or visit our Web site at www.californiadar.org/chapters/captjohnoldham/.
Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills
Sierra Foothills Soroptimist inducted two new members Oct. 22. "SISF is a volunteer organization of spirited women united to promote the betterment of lives of women and children in our community and throughout the world."
Weekly meetings are held at the Trolley Junction Restaurant in Nevada City every Thursday morning 7 to 8 a.m.
For additional information write to: Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills, P.O. Box 778, Grass Valley, CA 95945 or visit the Web site at www.sierrasoroptimist.org.
Beta Sigma Phi
The Preceptor Nu Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
For further information and meeting location please call Georgia at (530) 272-7785.
Sierra Singles Club
The Sierra Singles Club is an organization for mature singles to get together to dine out and attend local events as a group. The club meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 841 Old Tunnel Road in the lunchroom and interested singles are invited to attend. The monthly calendar is distributed at the meeting.
There will be no regular meeting in December as members will meet at Lefty's Grill in Nevada City on Dec. 9 for a holiday luncheon.
For information, contact Shirley Corry at 274-3355.
Mother Lode Toastmasters
Monday's meeting proved once again to be a life lesson full of fun and fellowship. Kavitha Rapolu gave us some pointers on how to prevent identity theft. JoAnn Gonzales shared a personal story of how one person made a difference in her life. When we give in small ways, it has a huge impact and a ripple effect that makes a difference to many. Melissa Stevens won the Best Speaker award for her speech on “Cutting Your Anchor's Rope.” As she pointed out in a humorous and truthful way, we all have anchors that are holding us back and preventing us from moving forward.
Rob Rasch won the award for Best Table Topics. He spoke on what Veterans Day means to him. It was especially fitting as he is a Veteran and his son just went into the Marines. It can be intimidating to speak extemporaneously, but practice in a safe forum can help bring one out of their shell and build confidence.
Evaluations are essential for growth and improvement. There is an art to giving feedback in a way that's most receptive. Marjorie Quist gave just the right amount of encouragement and suggestions to help the speaker and she won the trophy for Best Evaluator.
If you are interested in joining a group that will make you laugh and want to better yourself, Mother Lode Toastmasters is it. We meet every Monday at 640 E. Main, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.
Contact Jinnae at 271-5672 for more information.
Soroptimist International of Nevada City
Soroptimist International of Nevada City holds its weekly meetings at The National Hotel in Nevada City each Wednesday at noon. If you would like to attend one of our meetings to see what we are about, please call 477-5901, as we are dark a few Wednesdays throughout the holiday season. We would love to have you as a guest!
We are continuing our preparations for the Annual Christmas Tree Tour on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, which include refreshments, and can be purchased at Prospector's Nursery, or by calling 477-5901. In addition, raffle tickets will be available for a fully lighted, decorated Christmas Tree; a basket of Egyptian ornaments; and a treasure chest of colorful Christmas Tree ornaments. On the day of the tour, we will also be collecting Christmas decorations for the Grass Valley and Auburn fire victims and hope you would be able to donate.
Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls, both locally and throughout the world, through a variety of service projects.
For more information please visit our Web site, soroptimistinternational.org or call 477-5901.
Nevada County Bonsai Club
Meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room in Nevada City. Our next meeting will be held Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information, call (530) 273-2628.
American Association of University Women
AAUW 's theme this year is Advancing Women, and Nov. 21's meeting at Peace Lutheran Church at 828 West Main St. in Grass Valley will feature speaker Niko Johnson, the new Executive Director of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC). Married to her wonderful husband Mark, the couple has lived in Grass Valley since 1998 and love raising their two daughters here. Niko's professional career began as a volunteer at a battered women's shelter in San Diego, the first step to her current position.
The community is invited to join AAUW members for coffee at 9:30 a.m. and then hear Niko speak at 10 a.m. Bring your curiosity and your friends.
Questions about this program and future ones or the goals of AAUW and its scholarship programs can be answered by calling (530) 470-9395.
Gold Country Welcome Club
Holiday Dinner Dance, Dec. 2.
Deadline for reservations: Wednesday, Nov. 18.
The Gold Rush is returning ... and you won't want to miss it this time!
Your first thrill upon arrival in your best duds is a photo taken in a hybrid mine car. Then you can share old stories with a real miner over a shot of Jack ... or perhaps a sarsaparilla. After enjoying some mouth-watering vittles, get ready for some fancy stepping. As you know, whatever Lola wants, Lola gets, and she'll want to dance with all of you forty-niners and lead the Electric Slide and more.
The rest of the evening you can visit with old friends, meet some new ones, hold hands or dance and romance with the one you came with.
If all goes as expected, our community's heritage will come to life. What a great way to begin this holiday season ... Gold Country Style. This holiday event is open to all current or past members and guests.
For more information, please call (530) 477-3750.
Sierra Table Tennis
Open play table tennis, Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., at Echo Ridge School, 15504 Liberty Circle Dr., Nevada City.
For more information, call (530) 265-2834.
Business & Professional Women of Nevada County
The choices we make each day influence our physical and emotional health and well-being, and our quality of life. Choosing to eat real food, enjoy routine physical activity, and self-soothe your busy mind –– three elements of Living In Balance –– is within your reach.
Please join Robin Mallery, RN as she shares with Business & Professional Women of Nevada County the why's as well as the how to's of these vital and health sustaining choices. And yes, it is a choice you can make.
Robin is the founder of HeartMatters. She provides education, motivation and effective coaching that supports clients to achieve optimal health and well-being. Robin works with clients one-on-one, in small groups, and in a workplace environment. She is actively engaged in presenting fun and educational workshops to organizations, service groups, and employee groups.
Robin will present Living In Balance, an overview of the value and implementation of making choices that are health sustaining. This engaging and educational program takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Holbrooke Hotel Express Room at 5:30 p.m. for networking and a no-host bar and 6 p.m. for dinner and the program. Dinner is $20 for members and $18 for guests. Please indicate if you have a preference for vegetarian meal.
For reservations, please call 263-4827 by Nov. 15. Newcomers welcome!
Early Riser Toastmasters
Diane Di Leo was voted Best Speaker for achieving her goals including vocal variety at this weeks Early Risers Toastmasters meeting. Diane shared terrific information about the free career counseling center, The One Stop Shop, weaving the information in with a story about parenting. Judy Nichols was voted Best Evaluator for constructive comments on Diane's prepared presentation and George Chileski won first place in Tabletopics for his impromptu presentation using the word of the day, “docile.”
Toastmasters is a terrific way to have a great time and meet interesting people while developing speaking and leadership skills. As an internationally recognized program that documents progress with awards and certification, many people find membership a great resume builder as well. Give it a try, we love guests!
Early Risers Toastmasters has breakfast meetings every Tuesday at the Trolley Junction Restaurant in Nevada City. We begin at 6:30 a.m. and end before 8 a.m.
For more information contact Diane Di Leo at (530) 277-4907 or at her Web site, www.goldcountryviews.com.
Grass Valley Duplicate Bridge Club
Games on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Classes are available.
Located at the Golden Empire Grange in Grass Valley; for more information and directions call Bruce Lester at (530) 477-9586.
Empire Toastmasters
At the Nov. 6 meeting of Empire Toastmasters, Jeff Pylman won Better Speaker for his speech about “Stuff.” Jeff offered the group useful tips on what to do with the accumulation of stuff in our lives — including keeping it — while Paul Dessau won Better Evaluator for his feedback on Jeff's speech.
For Table Topics, participants each told an impromptu story about a trip to a national park with an odd assortment of marginally useful items, such as musical instruments, typewriters, and surfboards, while incorporating the word of the day, “disparate.” Newest member Kathy Bringhurst won the trophy. Empire Toastmasters is growing, with enough members that meetings may now feature three speakers!
Toastmasters welcomes all who are interested in improving their speaking, listening, and leadership skills — skills that will serve you in business as well as in life! Empire Toastmasters meets at noon on Fridays at Trolley Junction restaurant in Nevada City. Guests are invited and are never required to speak.
For more information, contact Judy Nichols at judylives@comcast.net or 477-9120.
Soroptomist International of Grass Valley
Soroptomist International of Grass Valley meetings are held at the Nevada County Contractors Association Board Room on the first three Thursdays of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Nevada County Historical Society
“What Matters in the Old West” is the presentation topic of well-known local author Chris Enss at the Historical Society monthly Speaker Night presentation on Nov. 19. She will be speaking about her new book titled “Thunder Over the Prairie” and will discuss the importance of the settling of the Old West and the legends that brought fortune, fame, and stability to the Gold Country. Chris is a prolific local writer of western history, with 19 books published to date. Many of her books focus on the topic of women of the 19th century.
For more information about our presenter, please visit www.chrisenss.com. This free program is held at the Madelyn Helling Library starting at 7 p.m.
For more information, call Program Chair Daniel Ketcham at (530) 477-8056 or visit the informative Nevada County Historical Society Web site at www.nevadacountyhistory.org.
Friends of Nevada County Military
Monthly Packing Party, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Veterans Building on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley.
If you would like to bring an item to donate please bring seven ounce bags of sunflower seeds.
There will also be a box for Toys for Tots contributions should you like to contribute.
Grass Roots Genealogy (Study) Group
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Family History Center (entrance at the back of the LDS Church), 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City. The building is wheelchair accessible and has lots of parking. There are no dues. The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about genealogy research.
The topic is posted on the Web site at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagrgg.
