"Nuclear West" photography exhibit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nevada State Library and Archives, 100 N. Stewart St. An exhibit of landscape photographs from Western states where there has been an ongoing history of atomic weapons, nuclear energy and military land use. Call 684-3313.
Artist reception for Raymond Craig Whitehill, 5-7 p.m., Backseat Gallery at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Whitehill's show runs throughout September. Call 883-2662.
Toddler Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 212 E. Winnie Lane. Two Toddler Times offered: For 1-year-olds at 9:30 a.m.; 2-year-olds from 11-noon. Call 884-2269.
Carson City Democratic Central Committee meeting, 7 p.m., SNEA conference room, 709 E. Robinson St. Guest speaker is Cathylee James, candidate for State Assembly. Call 841-3367.
Melissa Dru performs, 7 p.m., Carson Nugget Show Lounge , 507 N. Carson St. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. No cover charge. Call 882-1626.
Thursday
Baby Calming: Birth to 4 months, 10 a.m., Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 212 E. Winnie Lane. RSVP with Jo requested. Call 884-2269.
Food Closet, 1-5 p.m., Community Chest, 991 S. C St. 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.
Friday
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 775-883-2937.
Virginia City Camel Races, Media Races, Camel Race Arena, F Street, Virginia City. Gates open at 1 p.m.; races begin at 1:30 p.m. General admission, $10; VIP (tent seat and dinner) $25; Family Pack, $25; Junior/Senior/Military, $8. Call 847-0311.
Saturday
"Breakfast with Bob" fundraiser, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Buffet of fresh fruits, muffins, sweet rolls, bagels and cream cheese, French toast, waffles w/assorted syrups, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy/biscuits, juice and coffee. Cost, seniors/children 11-younger $7.50; general $11. Bingo from 11 a.m. to noon. Proceeds to Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association/Capital City Memory Walk. Call 883-0703.
First Presbyterian Church annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, corner of Division and Musser streets. Clothing, houseware, miscellaneous and antiques. Bake sale and coffee available. Call 882-1032.
The Division of Child and Family Services Foster Parent Pre-service Training, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Cooperative Extension , 2621 Northgate, Suite 12. Call 687-4943 ext. 237.
BAC Stage Kids auditions, 10 a.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St. For production of Bugsy Malone, Jr. Be prepared with a song of one minute or less. Also a short movement audition and cold readings from the script. Call 775-883-1976.
13th annual Kids Auction and World's Greatest Barbecue, 2:30 p.m., Pony Express Pavilion, East William Street. Features Glen Campbell as headline entertainment with featured guest Debby Campbell; live and silent auctions to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada. Call 882-8820.
Trees for Fall Color free seminar, 10 a.m., Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. Registration not required. Call 882-8600.
Voices from the Past cemetery tour, 10 a.m., Virginia City Cemetery. Tours at 10 a.m. and noon each day. Reservations required; or meet at gates 30 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets $20 each. Presented by Funtime Theater. Call 240-5762.
Jester's Joust Battle of the Bands, 1 p.m., Carson Nugget west parking lot, 507 N. Carson St. Features battle of the bands, crafters and artisans and food. A fundraiser for the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. Call 884-2226.
Karen's Karaoke, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Tommy's Neighborhood Bar, 260 W. Winnie Lane. Open to the public; must be 21 years of age. Call 775-841-1912.
Meet the Candidates, 3-7 p.m., 1001 Arrowhead Dr. People seeking local and state offices will be at this bipartisan event. Cost is $5. No-host wine and beer, designated drivers available. RSVP by Sept. 6. Call 841-3367.
Seventh annual Tin Cup Tea and Chuck Wagon Barbecue, 5-10 p.m., Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain St. Fundraiser for Nevada State Museum and Keck Mining Museum. Features western barbecue, dancing with live music by David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Guns and Gals of Virginia City, tours and more. Tickets $45 per person; hosted by Gov. Kenny Guinn and Dema Guinn, John Tyson is master of ceremonies. Call 687-4810, ext. 222.
Virginia City Camel Races, Main Races, Camel Race Arena, F Street, Virginia City. Gates open at 1 p.m.; races begin at 1:30 p.m. General admission, $10; VIP (tent seat and dinner) $25; Family Pack, $25; Junior/Senior/Military, $8. Call 847-0311.