Dayton briefs

Dayton

Library offers story time for children

Children's Story Time is 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday at the Dayton Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road.

The program is designed for preschool-aged children. Call 246-6212.

Fallon

WNCC to present 'Fiddler' musical

Western Nevada Community College Fallon will offer "Fiddler on the Roof," Nov. 9-11 and 16-18. Shows will be 7 p.m. at the Churchill County High School Theatre.

"Fiddler on the Roof" illustrates how strong family ties, customs, and love can help carry a Jewish family through the woes of being oppressed.

Mary Myers will direct, Bridget Rigg-Anderson will be assistant director and stage manager, Debbie Edwards will choreograph the musical, and Scott Thompson will be the artistic director.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for children 12 years and younger. Call (775) 423-7565.

Fernley

American Legion post to hold oratorical contest

The American Legion Post No. 37 will hold its Americanism Oratorical Scholarship contest at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Fernley City Hall.

Students from local high schools will compete for a $300 scholarship and the chance to compete at the district, state and national levels.

Call (775) 575-2173 or (775) 575-7367.

Silver Springs

Flu shots available

Silver Springs residents can get flu shots beginning Nov. 13 at the Silver Springs McAtee Building, Heath nurse office.

Patients should bring their insurance cards. Shots will be available on Mondays only.

For an appointment, call (775) 577-5016.

Virginia City

Veterans feted with parade, discounts

Virginia City will show its appreciation of veterans with a parade on Nov. 11 and discounts in participating businesses Nov. 11-12.

Entries are still being accepted for the Veterans Day Parade, which forms at 10 a.m. at the Fourth Ward School, and begins at 11 a.m.

A spaghetti dinner for parade participants will follow the parade at the Storey County Senior Center, at the corner of Mill and E streets. Late entries are welcome.

Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive discounts on merchandise, meals and drinks in any business that supports an "Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend Participant" sign. Call 847-4768.

Comstock Cowboys to hold Christmas show at Piper's

David John and the Comstock Cowboys will perform their annual holiday show, "Christmas in the Sierra," at Piper's Opera House on Dec. 9.

Shows will be 4 and 7:30 p.m., with proceeds to benefit Piper's Opera House and the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce Events Fund.

Tickets are $20 for all general-admission seats. For cash or check orders, call (775) 847-4768. For credit card orders, call (775) 847-0433