Community briefs

The Center for Cultural Interchange is looking for host families for foreign exchange students in high school. Young people from Europe, Latin America, and Asia will be visiting America. Call 1 (888) 440-8750 or visit www.cci-exchange.com.

Carson City

Scavenger hunt to benefit gifted kids

Carson City's Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program and TWDive Company are presenting a treasure hunt called "Puzzle Me Carson City" to benefit the GATE programs. The hunt begins at 8 a.m. Thursday and ends when all puzzles are solved, days or weeks later. The hunt requires footwork in and around Carson City. First prize is $1,000 and there are several other prizes. For information or to register, visit www.twdive.com.

Learn to teach English-as a-second language

There will be a free workshop in tutoring English as a second language from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Carson City Public Library's auditorium, 900 Roop St. There will be refreshments. Free training materials will be provided. reserve a seat. Call 888-2021.

Screenings help prevent strokes

Residents living in and around Carson City can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke.

Life Line screening will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1837 Mountain St., Friday starting at 10 a.m. Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete.

A complete vascular screening package, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and ankle brachial index screenings is $109 and the osteoporosis screening added in only costs $129.

Preregistration is required. To register or for information, call 1 (877) 237-1287.

Dayton

Volunteers needed for golf tournament

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its 13th annual golf tournament Aug. 5 and needs players, sponsors, and volunteers to help make it happen. Hole watchers, runners, committee members, coordinators, reservationists, check-in persons and bag-stuffers are all needed.

For information call 246-3687, 883-3313 or 246-7009.

Storey County

Elder abuse presentation rescheduled

There will be a presentation on elder abuse by Susan Hansen, an elder abuse specialist at 11:45 a.m. today at the Storey County Senior Center, 100 Six Mile Canyon Road. Lunch will be available for purchase at $4, and for those 60 and older for a $2 donation. Reservations are needed. For information, call 847-0957.

Reno

Junior rancher program presents 'Baggie Gardens'

Children aged 3 to 7 can learn to how to plant an entire garden in a plastic bag at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bartley Ranch Regional Park at 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno. This program is free.

For information, call 828-6612.