Community briefs

There will be a dry camping trip from Thursday through Sunday for those with Airstream RV's, new and vintage, near Unionville. Call (775) 972-9392 or visit www.sierranevadaairstreams.org.

Museums offer free admission Thursday

Several state museums will offer free admission for International Museums Day on Thursday. The Nevada State Museum, the Nevada State Railroad Museum, plus the Nevada Historical Society in Reno will offer free admission and encourage families to visit. Call 687-8323.

Carson City

ComputerCorps holds computer camp for kids

Children ages 10-15 can have fun and learn about computer recycling, testing, assembly and operations at ComputerCorps "Summer TechCamp 2k6." Participants will build and take home a Pentium III class computer or build a system for someone in need. Each camp lasts two weeks, and there are five separate tech camps. Days and hours are Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Space in each camp is limited to 16 students. Registration is $450, which includes the computer system, a camp shirt and a graduation ceremony. Some scholarships are available, and camp counselors and team leaders are needed. Visit www.computercorps.org or call 883-2323.

State Museum holds reception for basket exhibit

There will be an opening reception for "Interwoven: Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers," from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Call 687-4810 ext. 240 or visit www.nevadaculture.org.

Nursing alumni reunion, party for WNCC's Shaw

Sable Shaw, Western Nevada Community College Nursing Program founding member, professor, and former director will be retiring this spring after 24 years of service with the college. A nursing alumni reunion and celebration will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday in the Bristlecone Building main art gallery. Friends, colleagues and current or past nursing students are invited to attend. Call 445-3294.

Reno

Graduates ready for commencement ceremonies

More than 1,344 bachelor's degree students will begin their processional at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the University of Nevada, Reno's Quad. The advanced degree ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday. In the event of inclement weather, events will be moved to the Lawlor Events Center. For information visit www.unr.edu.

Lake Tahoe

Chaperones needed for state 4-H summer camp

Adult chaperones are needed to spend the week of July 9-15 with local youth at the state 4-H camp near Stateline.

Chaperones are needed to provide supervision and lead activities. There are no fees for volunteering and room and board is provided while at camp.

Volunteers will need to attend a training session June 4.

University credit or continuing education credit can be earned by volunteering if volunteers are signed up for the applicable courses and pay the per credit fees.

The camp fee is $185 per camper (ages 9-12) and registration is due by June 20. Call 784-4848.