Dayton-area calendar

Spring Follies of 2007 Dinner Theater, 7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St. Song, dance and comedy dinner show. Tickets $45 per person; RSVP recommended, 847-0111.

ALS victim benefit starring Drunken Neighbors, 8 p.m. at the Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. This is a benefit for Virginia City resident Randy Payne. who has been diagnosed with ALS. You will be asked for a $5 donation at the door that will go directly to Payne and his family. Call 847-7210.

Saturday

Virginia City Grand Prix, Motorcycle races 10-a.m.-2 p.m. in and around Virginia City. Call 847-4FUN.

Lacy J. Dalton Concert, 7 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets. Will Strickland opens the shows, which will benefit two nonprofit organizations: the Let'em Run Foundation Inc. and Piper's Opera House Programs Inc. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; or visit www.lacyjdalton.com or go to the Comstock Wild Horse Museum and Gift Shop (in the yellow train car) on C Street. Call 847-0433.

Sunday

Virginia City Grand Prix, Motorcycle races 10-a.m.-1 p.m. in and around Virginia City. Call 847-4FUN.

Lacy J. Dalton Concert, 2 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets. Will Strickland opens the shows, which will benefit two nonprofit organizations: the Let'em Run Foundation Inc. and Piper's Opera House Programs Inc. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; or visit www.lacyjdalton.com or go to the Comstock Wild Horse Museum and Gift Shop (in the yellow train car) on C Street. Call 847-0433.

Monday

Silver Springs Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m. at the McAtee Building, Fort Churchill Road.

Tuesday

Mound House Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m, Mound House Fire Station, Red Rock Road.

Silver City Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. Silver City Fire Station, High Street.

Tuesday Lecture series, 1919 Lincoln Highway Military Convoy, 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St. A video presentation by Phil Earl. Dinner buffet available from 5-7 p.m. for $15; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Storey County Commission meeting, 2 p.m. at the County Courthouse, B Street, Virginia City. Call 847-0968.

Wednesday

Dayton Regional Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m. Dayton Utilities Building, 34 Lakes Blvd.

Stagecoach Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m. at the Stagecoach Community Center, Highway 50

"Yellow Jacket Margaritas" After-Dinner Theater, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St. Tickets $28 per person, dinner included (5-7 p.m.) Play only, $10. Call 847-0111.

Thursday

Lecture series, Historic transportation in Dayton Valley, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Dayton Senior Center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road. As part of Archaeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, the Historical Society of Dayton Valley and the Friends of the Dayton Valley Library are co-sponsoring a historic lecture series on Thursday evenings in May. The theme is "Travel through Time," and the lectures will describe the rich transportation history of the Dayton area. The story of "The Emigrant Trail" will be presented by Phillip Earl, retired Curator of History at the Nevada Historical Society and popular author, lecturer, teacher, and consultant.

"Steel Magnolias" After-Dinner Theater, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St. Tickets $28 per person, dinner included (5-7 p.m.) Play only, $10. Call 847-0111.

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

Storey County Planning Commission meeting, 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Bend Clubhouse at 500 Avenue Bleu De La Claire, Lockwood Call 847-0966.

Virginia City Convention and Tourism Authority meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the Virginia City Visitors Center, 86 S. C St. Call 847-7500.