Dayton-area calendar

Homeschool Fellowship Meeting, 2-3:30 p.m., Bread of Life Christian Fellowship, 10042 Highway 50 E. For those who are curious about home-schooling, plan to home school or have questions. Call 775-781-5184.

Saturday

Dayton Area Democratic Club meeting, 10 a.m., Dayton Valley Golf Club, Palmer Drive. Contact John Childress at elfaro@hotmail.com or Steve Dalton at snjdalton@charter.net Call 246-0878.

"Bat Conservation in Nevada" program, 7-9 p.m., Dayton State Park Group Area, Highway 50 East. Presented by Wildlife Biologist Jenni Jeffers. Call 687-4319.

The Lyon County Horsemen's Association Poker Chip rides, 9 a.m. at 3225 Fifth St., Silver Springs. Cost is $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Bring a side dish. Call 577-9503.

Sagebrush Classic Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Silver Springs Airport Golf tournament with real sand traps and natural handicaps to benefit rebuilding the community board. $25 per person or $80 for foursome. Call 577-4336.

Explore Comstock satellite mining districts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Fourth Ward School, 537 S. C St. Tour the lesser-known mining districts associated with the Comstock. Tour leaders: Fred Holabird, expert mining geologist, and Stan Paher, expert ghost town historian. Lunch provided. Cost $125 per person; $200 for two. Preregistration required. Call 775-847-0975.

Comstock Cowboys, 2-6 p.m., Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0322.

Bobby Kittle & The Chix C. Dicks, 1 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Blue Haven, 8 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Singer/guitarist and saxophonist. Call 847-7210.

Sunday

Organic farmers market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Custom Gardens Farm, 3701 Elm St. Market honors coupons from State Purchasing Division Food Distribution (senior coupons) for fresh produce. Call 577-2069.

The Buck & Bob Show, 1 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Singer/guitarist and saxophonist. Call 847-7210.

Robin Turley, 1 p.m., Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, Virginia City.

Monday

Perry-oake, 8 p.m. Karaoke with Perry Arnn, Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St. For information, call 847-0111.

Lyon County Sheriff Forum, 7 p.m., Dayton Valley Golf Club, Palmer Drive Candidates will discuss and debate Lyon County issues. Includes Charlie Duke, Ron John, Bob Kahn and Allen Veil. Call 575-1133.

Tuesday

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. Features Robin Holabird with slide presentation on "Movies of Nevada." Cost $5 lecture only; buffet dinner available with lecture $15. Call 847-0111.

Wednesday

Farmers market, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park, Features fresh fruit and produce, crafters and vendors. Call 746-5024.

July 28

Mine Dwellers Mine Tasting, 5-8 p.m., St. Mary's Art Center Cost $40 per person; includes tasting, hors d'ouevres and train ride. Call 847-4386.