Briefly

Carson City

Meet Biden at Comma

Presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden will address Carson City Democrats in one of his first Nevada campaign appearances at 9:30 a.m. today at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson St.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information on this and other upcoming events, contact Carson City Democratic Headquarters at 775-841-3367 or visit the CCDCC Web site at www.carsoncitydems.org.

Biden will be in Carson City to participate in the first-in-the-nation Carson City Presidential Forum. The forum will be held at noon Wednesday at the Carson City Community Center.

NARFE to hear Indian speaker today

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1329 will meet at 11:30 a.m. today for a luncheon at Grandma Hattie's, 2811 S. Carson St. The business meeting is at 12:15 p.m. Guest speaker is Sheri Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission. Call 884-2724 or 246-0926.

Comedian of Year to perform at WNCC

Buzz Sutherland, winner of 16 different Comedian of the Year awards, will appear to perform a free comedy show at 7 p.m. tonight at WNCC's Marlette Hall. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The show is rated PG-13. Students and community residents are invited to attend; seating is limited. Call 445-3324.

Red Rose to perform for Fat Tuesday

Red Rose will perform from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight at Stew's Sportatorium, 302 N. Carson St., in the Lucky Spur, in honor of Mardi Gras. Participants are invited to wear Mardi Gras masks and enter a drawing. For information, call 882-7787.

Capital Nevada Toastmasters to meet

Capital Nevada Toastmasters meet at noon on Tuesdays at B'Sghetti's, 318 N. Carson St. The public is welcome to attend a meeting as a guest and observe.

Toastmasters provide a hands-on, supportive environment to develop communication and leadership skills that can impact you personally and professionally. Call 883-0906.

Telcom Pioneers to meet at golf club

The Telcom Pioneers' monthly lunch meeting is at 1:30 p.m. today at the Silver Oak Golf Club in Carson City. Cost is $19 and all past, current and retired Telco workers, friends, and relatives are invited. For information or reservations call 882-5205.

St. Teresa to host crab feed March 2

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School will host its benefit Crab Feed 6 - 11 p.m. March 2 at St. Teresa Church, 3000 N. Lompa Lane in Chartz Hall. "Crab Claws for a Good Cause" is an adult-only evening filled with live music by Red's Ramblers Band, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 by calling 882-2079. Donated items for the silent auction are being accepted. For donations, call 882-4552.