Briefly

Western Nevada Community College will be offering students two chances to take Composition 1 (English 101) online this summer. Classes begin June 12. The two classes are conducted entirely online with no in-class appearances. Cost is $173.25.

For information, call 423-7565 ext. 2233 or visit www.wncc.edu.

Arts in Education grant deadlines loom

Applications for three grant programs from the Nevada Arts Council are now available.

The deadline for the Better Learning through the Arts grant is May 16.

The deadline for Artist in Residence grant and the Arts Learning for All grants is May 19.

For information, call 687-7119 or visit www.nevadaculture.org.

Carson City

Downtown Design Review Committee meets today

The Downtown Design Review Committee will meet at 10:15 a.m. today in the Conference Room at the Planning and Community Development Department, 2621 Northgate Lane.

On the agenda is potential approval of a sign, 14.8 square feet in size, outside a business at 318 N. Carson St.

RSVP Spring Fun Fair's 'Salute to Moms'

The 21st annual RSVP Spring Fun Fair will be holding a "Salute to Moms" in honor of Mother's Day Sunday, when all moms can ride the carnival rides for free all day. There will be a coupon available worth $5 off the all-day ride pass at www.FunNbiz.com, which can be printed out and brought to the ticket booth. There will be food, beverages, rides, and unique arts and crafts vendors. Call 687-4680.

Retirement board to hold education session, meeting

The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada will meet today for an education session at 3 p.m. at the PERS' Board Room, 693 W. Nye Lane. There will be a board meeting Wednesday at 8 a.m. there. Call 687-4200.

Capital City Arts Initiative to 'Get the Word Out'

An interactive roundtable workshop entitled "Get the Word Out" featuring local gallerists, artists and journalists will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St. Go to www.arts-initiative.org.

Jazz band presents 'Merry May Jazz' at Comma

The Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz in the Basie/Ellington tradition from 8-10 p.m. tonight at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Admission is $5 general, $4 for Mile High Jazz Band Association members, and free to those aged 16 and under. Swing dance lessons are from 6-7:30 p.m. and are $5. Call 883-4154, 883-2662, or visit www.milehighjazz.com.

Douglas County

Desert Brushes to meet

The Carson Valley Desert Brushes will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Lane Firehouse, 1450 Stephanie Way in Minden.

Painters of all levels and those who would like to learn to paint are welcome. The meeting is free.

Call 267-3317 or 883-7917.

Reno

Historic society to offer tours of historic Reno

The Historic Reno Preservation Society will celebrate the month of May with eight walking tours of historic Reno.

Members of the Historic Reno Preservation Society can participate for free, and nonmembers participate for $10 per person.

Tours last approximately two hours.

For information or to reserve a spot, visit www.nevadaculture.org or call 747-4478.