Community briefs

Carson City

'Living With Fire' to show at Carson City Library

An exhibit entitled "Living With Fire" will be showing at the Carson City Library through May 19. Call 784-4848 or visit www.livingwithfire.info.

Railroad museum hosts 'Altoona' presentation

There will be a free presentation titled "Altoona at Work: An Era of Steam" presented by Nevada State Railroad Museum Director Peter Barton at 7 p.m. tonight at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St. Call 687-6953 or visit www.nevadaculture.org.

Ormsby County official honored at tree planting

There will be a tree planting in honor of former Ormsby County Commissioner Ted Imus, at 11 a.m. today at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road. A luncheon at the Father's Heart Christian Fellowship, 480 Clear Creek Ave. will follow. RSVP to 884-0423 or 690-2234.

Women's group meets for 'Hats Off' garden party

The Capital Women's Connection will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Q's Restaurant, 230 Fairview Drive.

The "Hats Off" garden party is $12 prepaid; all women are welcome. Reservation deadline is Friday. Call 883-5045 or 883-8875.

RTC meets this evening

The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William St. Possible action is scheduled on: Speeding near the intersection of Northridge and Ridgecrest drives, the Stewart Street extension, and an interlocal agreement with Douglas County for maintenance of a proposed highway connecting Clear Creek Road to Highway 50.

Redevelopment citizens group meets today

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the Capitol Conference Room at City Hall, 201 N. Carson St. Enter the building from Musser Street. Scheduled items include presentations about Envision Carson City, urban code development, "Community Challenges Downtown" and "Debunking Myths About Downtown."

United Blood Services holds Mother's Day celebration

Today is Mother's Day at the United Blood Service, and it will be celebrated with a tea party in honor of donors and mothers. United Blood Services is at 256 E. Winnie Lane. For information or an appointment, call 887-9111.