Education calendar

Gallery Exhibit 10 a.m., Western Nevada Community College, 2201 W. College Parkway. Open to the public. Located in Bristlecone Building. Call 445-3235.

Martin Luther King Day 10 a.m., Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Learn more about Dr. King in preparation for Black History month in February. Although the museum is usually closed on Mondays, it will be open for this special event. Call 884-2226.

JFG presents Microsoft Across America 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson St. Open to the public. View and try out Microsoft technologies on the Microsoft Across America Bus; no charge to enter. Call 882-5743, ext. 100.

Tuesday

Silver Sierra Adventurers 6 p.m., Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. Guest speaker scheduled. Call 883-9041.

JFG & WNCC Present Microsoft Across America Bus Tour noon-4 p.m., WNCC, 2201 W. College Parkway. Free admission to tour bus to check out Microsoft technologies.Call 888-1180.

Open Auditions 6 p.m., Western Nevada Community College, Aspen Room, 207. Auditions is for two shows; "Forever Plaid" and "Grease." Prepare to sing a song for less than one minute; may bring a taped accompaniment or provide accompanist with musical score. Call 445-4249.

Wednesday

Wednesday Youth Night 6:30-9 p.m., Soul'd Out Youth Night, 8755 Cimarron Trail. All middle and high school youth invited for free dinner, Bible study and games. Play pool, ping-pong, cards, video games and more. Call 577-4585.

Thursday

Misfits Theater Group of Dayton auditions 7:15 p.m., Dayton Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. For productions of "Dirty Deeds Don't Do" or "Dayton Diggings Again." Open casting. Call 246-2484.

"The Crucible" 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Jan. 22 time is 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets $5 children/SBC, $6 students and senior citizens, $7 general admission. Limited seating. Call 887-0438.

Friday

"Bluebird, The Star of the West" 7 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Also 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 21 and 28. Tickets $8 general admission; $5 students, seniors and BAC members; 5-younger free with adult and do not occupy a seat. Call 883-1976.

Saturday

Archaeological treasures, Grimes Point, east of Carson City. View archaeological treasures amidst the Northern Nevada landscape when the Nevada Rock Art Foundation guides monthly tours of ancient petroglyphs at Grimes Point, one of the oldest rock art sites in Nevada. Bring plenty of water, lunch, hat, and wear sturdy walking shoes. Call (775) 323-6723.

Traditional Winter Stories and Songs of the Northern Paiutes 1-3 p.m., Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Museum admission fees apply; $5 adults, $3 seniors, free children 17-younger. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.

Jack C. Davis Observatory 6-9 p.m., WNCC Carson City Campus, 2699 Van Patten Ave. The Western Nevada Astronomical Society hosts Star Parties every Saturday at the Jack. C. Davis Observatory. Weather permitting, Saturn will be just below Gemini at about 8 p.m. Call 882-9549.

"Bluebird, The Star of the West" 7 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Also 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 21 and 28. Tickets $8 general admission; $5 students, seniors and BAC members; 5-younger free with adult and do not occupy a seat. Call 883-1976.

Sunday

Carson City Emblem Club Bowling for Charity Tournament 1 p.m., Piñon Plaza Bowling Lanes, Highway 50 East. Cost $15 per person; proceeds to hearing impaired, drug awareness and other charities. Raffle prizes available; cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams (4 persons). Call 883-9041.