Greater Nevada part of anti-predatory-lending campaign

The Greater Nevada Credit Union has announced its participation on the Freddie Mac "Don't Borrow Trouble" campaign to help more local families learn about and protect themselves from predatory lenders.

GNCU is supporting the program by making anti-predatory lending information available at all branches and on their Web site.

Nevada families can take advantage of Don't Borrow Trouble by calling 1 (800) 451-4505. For information, visit www.gncu.org.

Carson City

GROW to hold meeting today

Gardeners Reclaiming Our Waysides will hold its annual business meeting at 6:15 p.m. tonight at the Carson City Library. At 7 p.m., is a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Safety Lou." Call 882-5055 or visit www.growinc.org.

Retired Public Employees meet

The Carson City Chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN) will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. today at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center. State Pharmaceutical Board Executive Director Larry Pinson will be the guest speaker. Call 883-6334.

Experimental Aircraft Association holds meeting

The Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Carson City Airport chapter House. There will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Aviation enthusiasts are invited. Call 783-9506.

Carson City Democrats meet Wednesday

The Carson City Democrats will be meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 709 E. Robinson St. Bonnie Parnell is the guest speaker. For information call 841-3367, e-mail carsondems@yahoo.com or visit www.nvdems.com.

Carson Chamber to meet for breakfast

The monthly breakfast club meeting of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce is at 7:30 a.m. today at Entertaining Ideas, 2350 S. Carson St. at Quail Park Center. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

For information, visit www.carsoncitychamber.com.

Reno

Audubon Society starts reading group

For those who like to read and like books, the Lahontan Audubon Society is sponsoring the Bird & Books Reading Group, during which Lahontan Audubon Society members to meet and engage in a discussion of books about birds. The group meets at the South Valleys Library,15650A Wedge Parkway, in Reno from 7-8:30 p.m.

The first meeting is on Thursday and the book is "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession" by Mark Obmascik. Call 849-9530.