Off the Couch

Today

-- Carson High School Naval Junior ROTC hosts recognition ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at the high school, 1111 N. Saliman Road. Includes patriotic music, national anthem by the school choir, guest speaker CWO3 David W. Wyble Sr., U.S. Marine Corps retired, and refreshments. Call 283-1780.

--Tom Russell and Andrew Hardin perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 449 W. King St. Call 883-1976.

-- Comedy Night Live at the Carson Valley Inn features Mrs. John Huges, Albert Vallejo and producer and emcee Kat Simmons. Tickets $15 at the door, call 783-7708.

-- Austin Lounge Lizards perform at 8 p.m. at Piper's Opera House on North B Street in Virginia City. Tickets $25 reserved, $15 general. Call 847-0433.

-- Proscenium Players, Inc. present "The Heidi Chronicles," 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Tickets $12 general, $10 students, seniors and PPI and BAC members. Call 883-1976.

-- The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform through Saturday at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Reno at 9 p.m. each day in the Celebrity Showroom. Tickets $25, call 356-3300.

-- "Oklahoma!" is presented by Western Nevada Musical Theatre Co., 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Admission $14 general, $12 seniors and students, $8 for 17-younger, $4 children under 5. Call 445-4249.

-- Carson Valley Art Association annual scholarship benefit art show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at CVIC Hall at Esmeralda and Fourth streets, Minden. Call 267-9167.

-- Douglas County Comprehensive Trails Workshop No. 2, 9 a.m. to noon at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road in Gardnerville Ranchos. Call 782-6213.

-- Arts and Crafts show by local artists, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspen Park Clubhouse, 1350 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

-- Women's Only Basic Weapons Class, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne's Guns and Pawn Shop, 1516 Highway 395, Suite C, Gardnerville. Cost is $60 plus ammunition. Call 782-8324 or 721-2065.

-- Dance to the tunes of Reminisce, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, for ages 21 and older. Donation $4; refreshments available. Call 265-5420.

Saturday

-- Carson Senior Center's Santa's Village Christmas Bazaar at the Senior Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 883-0703.

-- Paws in the Park, a fun dog run and walk, 9 a.m. at Riverview Park, off East Fifth Street. Registration $25; family rate $50. Call 841-1911.

Sunday

-- Tahoe Singles hold a bowling and pizza party, 6 p.m. at Incline Village. Cost $17.50 for both, $9.50 pizza only. Call (775) 833-0533.