Off the Couch: A guide to weekend events

Today

- RSVP Carnival at Mills Park celebrating the Fourth of July, 2 p.m. until midnight today and Monday. Noon until midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

- "Reflections Americana" by musician and artist Tim Baley presented at 10 a.m. at the Carson City Library auditorium. Free and open to the public. Call 887-2244.

- Summer Family Concert Series 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minden Park Gazebo, Fifth and Esmeralda streets, features Country Tradition musical group. Free and open to the public. Call 782-9828.

- WC Karaoke Show at the Windsock Lounge, 2600 Graves Lane, 8 p.m. to midnight. Through Saturday. Call 888-9944.

Saturday

- Fourth of July Transportation Fair at the Nevada Railroad Museum on South Carson Street. Through Tuesday. Call 687-6953.

- Bear Aware program, 4 p.m. at Mount Rose campground, learn about the bears of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Call Carson Ranger District Office at 882-2766.

- Tri-Holiday Sweepstakes late model sportsman auto racing, initial qualifying round at Silver State Raceway. Gates open at 5, time qualifications at 6, racing at 7:30 p.m. Call 885-2079 or www.silverstateraceway.com.

- Swing Fever performs in the Shannon Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn at 7 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $15 per person, either show, limited attendance. Call 783-6679.

- Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts and Yard sale at the Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, sponsored by Nevada Landmarks Society. Through Monday. Call 887-8865, 882-1277.

Sunday

- If a Tree Could Talk program, 11 a.m. at Spooner Summit picnic area. Learn to identify 10 common trees and shrubs found in the Sierras on this 90-minute walk, for ages 8 and older. Call the Carson Ranger District Office at 882-2766.

Monday

- Tri-Holiday Sweepstakes late model auto racing, Round 2 (final) qualifying plus 150-lap main event, features drivers from Nevada, California and Oregon, 7:30 p.m. at Silver State Raceway. Call 885-2079 or www.silverstateraceway.com.

Tuesday

- Fourth of July fireworks over Mills Park. Admission is free. Begins shortly after 9 p.m.

- Carson City Democratic Central Committee meet the candidates and fellow Democrats old-fashioned picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mills Park. Call 841-DEMS.

- Pops in the Park at Mormon Station, 4 p.m., Genoa. Sierra Philharmonic performs holiday music. Call 782-2590.

- Fourth of July Parade down C Street in Virginia City, 1 p.m., plus barbecue at Miners Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 per person. Dinner/dance at the Old Train Depot from 6-10 p.m. Call 847-0311.

- Annual Fourth of July Spectacular "Lights on the Lake 2000" at South Lake Tahoe, 9:45 p.m. Call (800) ATTAHOE or www.virtualtahoe.com.

- Skyfire at Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno. Call 332-3333.