Calendar of Events

Today

-- Carson City Natives and Newcomers meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Carson Nugget banquet room. New president Pat Hendricks presides; guest speaker is Marilyn Brandvord, director of Carson City Literacy Volunteers. Reservations, information: 882-3512.

-- Flag retirement ceremony, 12:45-1:15 p.m. at the Nevada State Veterans Memorial, between the Capitol and Nevada State Library and Archives, conducted by the 57th Session of Nevada Boys' State, American Legion Capitol Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4. Public welcome to bring flags to retire. Call 882-5196 or 544-2534.

-- Franktown Estates Home Tour to benefit the Western Nevada Community College Foundation. A close-up look at five homes from 4-7 p.m., wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at the Franktown Grill at the Thunder Canyon Golf & Country Club from 6-8 p.m. Tour and reception cost $35. Call 445-3240.

-- 2003 Pony Express Re-ride makes its way west. Ride began June 8 at St. Joseph, Mo., and will pass through Western Nevada Monday and Tuesday, arriving in Sacramento Wednesday. For Nevada information, call Robert Stark, (775) 629-6924.

-- Sparks Hometowne Farmers' Market, 4-9 p.m. in Victorian Square. Call 353-7856.

-- The Act performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

-- American Made Band performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.