Community briefs

Carson City

United Blood Services hosts Valentine's drive

Bring your sweetheart, family and friends to the United Blood Service this Valentine's Day from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. for a celebration of life. All donors in Reno and Carson City will have the opportunity to win prizes, enjoy free food and have fun while saving lives.

United Blood Services is located at 256 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City, or at 1125 Terminal Way in Reno. Call 887-9111 to make an appointment in Carson City, or 324-6454 for Reno, or visit www.bloodhero.com.

Babe Ruth League takes registrations

The Babe Ruth League of Carson City is taking registrations for ages 13-18. The next sign-up is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Round Table Pizza on Highway 50.

The League is also seeking donations to add two batting cages to meet the needs of Carson City, and the State Tournament that they will be hosting this year.

The cost of the new batting cages is approximately $11,000. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 3606, Carson City, NV 89702. Call 884-4830 or visit www.carsoncitybaberuth.org.

Art marketing presentation at the Brewery Arts Center

The Nevada Artists Association invites the public to a presentation on "How to Market Your Art" by Sonnie Imes at the Brewery Arts Center Gallery from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 885-7072.

Medicare satellite broadcast to show in Carson City

Edward Jones investment representative Joe Lushina of Carson City will host a free satellite broadcast entitled "The Medicare Rx Plan: What it is and how it works" at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1079 S. Carson St.

To reserve a seat, call 841-6767.

Carson Tahoe offers presentation of clinical trials

Kathy VanWagenen, RN, BSMN, CCRP will provide important information on clinical trials at a free presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Aspen Auditorium at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. To reserve a seat, call 885-4526.

Human resources association to meet at Fandango

The Sierra Nevada Human Resources Association will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Casino Fandango human resources office. The guest speaker will be Theresa Hicks, of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. Members and guests are invited to attend. The price is $10 for nonmembers. Call 789-1270.

Douglas County

Feng Shui of Fashion workshop offered in Minden

The Feng Shui of Fashion workshop, designed to enhance the fashion experience with the use of traditional Feng Shui, will be held in Minden on Feb. 25 and March 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop fee is $225.

A complimentary talk about the Feng Shui of Fashion will be offered at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Spiritual Element, 501 Cazazza Dr., Reno.

To reserve a seat, call 324-5004 or visit www.discoverbeauty.net.

Reno/Sparks

Bluegrass concert plays in Sparks

John Reischman and the Jaybirds, a Nevada bluegrass band, will be headlining the Nevada Bluegrass Project's winter concert, 7 p.m. Saturday at the Great Basin Brewing Co. in Sparks. Opening the show will be Reno's Irish Band, Whiskey Before Breakfast.

Tickets are $15 and include dinner and the concert. For reservations or information, call 348-4692.

Boomtown hosting concealed weapon courses

Boomtown Hotel and Casino in Reno will be this year's location for the new Nevada Concealed Weapon certification courses. These courses offer valuable safety tips and certifications. The first classes will be Feb. 25 and 26.

Courses include a two-night Boomtown stay Friday and Saturday, two days of four-hour instruction and license application paperwork, for only $199 plus tax. Courses alone are just $149. You must be 21 years or older.

For information or reservations call 1 (800) 496-1034, or log on to www.boomtownreno.com.

Scenic Nevada photo contest due by April 1

The fifth annual photo contest for high school students and adults to promote awareness of Nevada's scenic beauty is being held by Scenic Nevada. The deadline for this contest is April 1. There are two grand prizes of $150, and one first, second, and third place prize.

Photos should be mailed to Scenic Nevada, P.O. Box 32, Reno, NV 89504.

For information call 828-0302 or 827-3230. For a full list of contest rules, visit: www.scenicnevada.org/.