Community briefs

The Sierra Nevada Unit of WBCCI will hold a dispersed camping rally at Obsidian Dome from Friday to Sunday. Obsidian Dome is between June Lake and Mammoth Lakes off of Highway 395 in Eastern California. Participants should bring a potluck dish to share. The arrival time is any time after noon today. Call 972-9392.

Carson City

4-H holds area youth fair this weekend

The Carson City and Storey County 4-H clubs' Youth Fair is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road.

Youth and adults are invited to attend regardless of membership in 4-H. Call 887-2252.

'Friday Classical Lunches' continues this week

The Brewery Arts Center's summer music series, "Friday Classical Lunches" presents "Ravens and Roses," an animated Renaissance singing act from Reno. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the BAC patio, 449 W. King St.

Light lunches, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase, and visitors are invited to bring their own.

Call 883-1967.

Open-floor night at Comma Coffee

There will be a free World Dance open-floor night at 7 p.m. Friday at Comma Coffee. Signup for dancing is at 7, and dances begin at 8. Call 882-0372.

Dayton

Bat conservation discussed this weekend

Jenni Jeffers, a wildlife biologist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, will discuss bat conservation in Nevada from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Dayton State Park Group Area. Call 687-4319.

Washoe County

Meet the 'Ladies of the Mansion' on the porch

Betty Hood, curator, and Ann Buzzard, assistant curator, will tell Comstock-era tales of the Bowers Mansion and Washoe Valley at 7:30 p.m. Friday as part of the "Programs from the Porch" series. Call 849-1825.

Birding in Washoe Valley

The Lahontan Audubon Society is sponsoring a birding trip to Davis Creek Park at the north end of Washoe Valley. Participants should meet at the group picnic area at the far end of the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, and bring a snack and water. This half-day trip will involve a group walk along park trails. Call 972-7848.

'Bluegrass and Smokey' performed Friday

The Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association will be playing at a family campfire program featuring a special appearance by Smokey Bear at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Galena Creek Regional Park. Call 849-2511.

Visit the 'Ark After Dark'

"Ark After Dark," when groups are guided around the Animal Ark at night by animal keepers and docents, is 8-10 p.m. Saturday. Adults are $9 and children are $7. Reservations are required. Call (775) 970-3111.