Briefly

Carson City

Poultry Show at Fuji Park today

Northern Nevada 4-H Youth and Open Poultry Show Nov. 16-17 at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall. Coop-in will take place 7-8:30 a.m. Showmanship begins 9 a.m., Nov. 17, immediately followed by the Youth Show Judging. Open Show Judging follows on the heels of the Youth Show Judging.

A raffle drawing is scheduled for 3 p.m. and the Judging of Champions will be the grand finale at 5 p.m.

Coop-out will be at 6 p.m., and the hall will close by 8:30 p.m.

For information, contact 887-2252.

Candidate Ron Paul to speak Tuesday

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak in Carson City 7 p.m. Tuesday.

He is scheduled to address Carson City, Lyon and Mineral county Republicans at a dinner in the Carson Nugget's banquet room. Paul is a medical doctor specializing in gynecology and obstetrics who represents the 14th congressional district in Texas.

Sky viewing set to shine for novices

It's Novice Astronomy Night at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College tonight.

Telescopes will be available for viewing starting at dusk. Basic telescope operations talk will begin at 7 p.m. See www.wnas-astronomy.info for information.

Concert brings Catskills to Carson

The Catskills Come to Carson City featuring 'Speedy' Garfin and the Garfin Gathering 7:30 p.m. today at BAC Performance Hall; 511 W. King St. $15 all seating; $3 discount for BAC members, seniors, and students.

For information and tickets, visit breweryarts.org or call 883-1976.

Douglas County

DAWG looking for good homes

DAWG is seeking loving homes for dogs at its adoption event 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Petco, which is located at Topsy Lane and Highway 395. Many have been waiting for many months and deserve good homes.

Start shopping at a senior craft fair

The Young at Heart Senior Citizens Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at the Douglas County Senior Center located at 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville.

Vendor tables are sold out. There will be 32 raffle prizes provided by local merchants.Contact 265-2312 or 783-6455.

Lyon County

Youth group holding can, coat drive today

Central Lyon Youth Connections is having a Cans and Coats Drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Greater Nevada Credit Union, 555 Highway 50 in Dayton.

All items will directly benefit the community. For information, call 246-0320.