Community calendar

Today

Viva la Revolucion!: Money of the Mexican Revolution, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. A bilingual exhibit from the American Numismatic Association. Regular admission fees apply. Call 687-4810 ext. 237.

Turkey Roundup for FISH, 2-9 p.m., Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177, 515 N. Nevada St. Frozen turkeys needed for the families who FISH is helping provide Thanksgiving dinners. Leftover turkeys will be kept frozen and used for Christmas. Call 882-2177.

Free Weight Loss Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jenny Craig's Weight Loss Center, 444 E. William St. "Stress and other eating triggers." Learn effective relaxation techniques. Call to reserve space; healthful refreshments and door prizes offered. Call 884-0400.

Rotary International Foundation Dinner, 6 p.m., Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 810 S. Carson St. Recognition and celebration of achievements of the Rotary Foundation's nine area clubs. Call 882-3522.

Food Closet, 1-3 p.m., Community Chest, 991 S. C St. in Virginia City. Barter for food or items in our New Beginnings thrift store. First visit to food closet is free. Proceeds from thrift store benefit local community programs. Call 847-9311.

Family Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Carson City Library youth department, 900 N. Roop St. Family storytime is for preschoolers and young elementary students, and their parents or guardians. Day-care groups not admitted. Free admission tickets required. Program held Thursdays and Fridays at 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. Call 887-2244.

Spanish Classes for Kids, 1-5 p.m., Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Classes from 1-2 p.m. for ages 4-6 or 4-5 p.m. for ages 6-9. Must call to enroll. Call 885-2110.

Strings in the Schools free concert, 7 p.m., Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Musical pieces performed by more than 80 string players. Call 267-6924.

Louie Fontaine performs, 7 p.m., Carson Nugget Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. No cover charge. Call 882-1626.

Square and Round Dancing, 7-9:30 p.m., Dayton Silver Squares Dance Club, Dayton High School Weekly lessons for ages 12-99. Call 246-0318.

"The Good Woman of Sichuan", 7:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B Street in Virginia City. Tickets $10 adults, $7 students. Presented by the Virginia City Theater Muckers. Call 847-0433.

Hula Classes, 4-8 p.m., Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Classes available for kids and adults. Call 691-9599.

Friday

Behind-the-Scenes tours, 10 a.m., Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Second tour at 1:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Museum fees apply. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.

Lakota Harden, American Indian activist to speak, 7-9 p.m., WNCC Marlette Hall, 2201 W. College Parkway. Free lecture; seating is limited. Call 445-3000.

Square and Round Dancing, 7-9:30 p.m., Capitol Cutups Square and Round Dance Club, 911 Beverly Drive. Weekly square and round dance held at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center. Call 883-2937.

"Brigadoon" at 7:30 p.m., Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Lerner and Loewe's award-winning "Brigadoon." Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Also a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. Call 445-4249.

Proscenium Players presents "Blood Brothers" at 8 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Ticket $12 for general admission; $10 for PPI/BAC member, seniors, students. Call 883-1976.

Live DJ, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tommy's Neighborhood Bar, 260 W. Winnie Lane. No cover charge. Call 841-1912.