Dayton briefs

Two Sierra Club hikes are scheduled this weekend for the Virginia Mountains north of Sparks and the V&T roadbed from Gold Hill to Mound House.

On Saturday, the group will go out Pyramid Highway to the "Monkey Condos" and the top of the ridge. High-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles are necessary.

The hike will be about eight miles long, and the elevation gain 1,500 feet. The group will leave Carson City at 7:45 a.m.

On Sunday, the club will hike the 12-mile V&T roadbed from Gold Hill to Mound House. The group will leave Carson City at 8:45 a.m.

Dogs are prohibited on these hikes.

For more information, call (775) 530-2935.

Dayton

CAHI seeking volunteers

Citizens for Affordable Homes Inc. is seeking volunteers to help build homes.

All building will be directed by construction supervisors.

For information, call CAHI at (775) 883-7101.

Beers to address Dayton Chamber

State Sen. Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, will be the featured speaker at the Dayton Chamber Business Luncheon at noon on Feb. 22 at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St.

Beers has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor.

Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, call (775) 246-7909.

Fernley

Blood drive set for Valentine's Day

The Fernley Chamber of Commerce blood drive is 2:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cottonwood Elementary School.

For more information, call (775)575-4455.

Help for first-time homebuyers

A seminar to help first-time homebuyers will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Fernley Community Center.

The seminar, presented by AME Financial and Foley Realty, will inform prospective buyers of what they should know when considering buying a home.

For more information, call Meredith Williams at (775) 825-9880 or (775)575-1008.

MADD to offer victims'-impact panel

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Lyon County Chapter, will hold a victims'- impact panel at 7 a.m. in Fernley on Feb. 22 at Fernley Justice Court.

For more information, call MADD at 246-7522.

Stagecoach

Horse group to hold ride, safety check

The High Desert Horsemen will hold a Valentine's Day Ride/Drive and equipment safety check Saturday at 215 David Ave., Stagecoach (Churchill Rancho Estates). There will also be a potluck lunch and a participation award.

Bring a can of cranberry sauce as a ride fee (to be used for Thanksgiving baskets). This is for members only (applications available day of ride/drive). Contact Linda Mulkey, 629-0817.

Virginia City

Dinner theater musical planned

Red Rose Musical Production presents "Big Wind," a Will Rose original musical celebrating the spirit of Mardi Gras and dedicated to the people of New Orleans with a live orchestra at the Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant, 5 North C St., Virginia City.

Shows will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 24-25 with a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults; $28 for youth ages 5-17, $1 off to Red Rose Fan Club members.

For reservations, call 775-847-7150.