Art and Wine Tasting Expo, 3-7 p.m. at Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado. Cost is $10. Local artists display their works along with great wine and jazz musicians. Call 246-7888, ext. 714.
Tumble Tots Program, 10 a.m. Fridays at Universal Tae Kwon Do, 1420 Highway 95A North, Ste. 1, Fernley. Led by Annie Newman of Kid Bright Gymnastics for ages 2-6. Program includes fun, simple movements that help build flexibility, balance and strength in young children. A parent or guardian must be present. $5-$10 per class suggested donation. Call 575-6077.
Active Parenting of Teens, 3:30-5 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 12 at Lyon County Human Services, 460 W. Main St., Ste. 109, Fernley. Six sessions of skill-building workshops help you stay close as a family, even through the turbulent teen years. First session meets at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Call 575-1703 or 835-3047.
Adult Ballroom Dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St., Dayton. Admission is $5. Features live music. Learn a different dance each class followed by open dancing. Call 246-6227.
"Asparagus Blight and the Single Girl," 7:30 p.m. at Chuck's Old West Grill, 65 Pike St., Dayton. A melodrama by the Misfits Theater Production about silver coming to the surface of the earth in an asparagus farm. Cost is $10. Call Carol at 246-9622 or aretpilot@Aol.com.
Saturday
Civil War Encampment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fort Churchill State Historic Park, 1000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs. Nevada Civil War Volunteers present a Civil War living history encampment of the daily routines of soldiers and civilians. Featured activities include infantry drill and maneuver, the manual of arms and bayonet, artillery drill and operation of rifled and smoothbore artillery pieces. For information go to www.ncwv.org.
Flat Track Racing at Thunder Bowl, 5 p.m. Saturday at Thunder Bowl Speedway, Thunder Road off Industrial Road, Mound House. Flat track motorcycle and quad ATV racing takes place as part of the Northern Nevada Championship Series. Separate mini track for kids. Practice from 5-6 p.m., racing begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for spectators, $35 first entry, $15 each additional entry, $15 kids entry age 12 and younger. For details call Charlie at 246-3396 or go to www.NevadaATVRacing.com.
Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mound House Flea Market, 10104 Highway 50 East. New flea market now open at the Antique Mall in Mound House. Lyon County's only licensed flea market. Set-up is at 6 a.m.; vendors pay $10 per day, free admission to the public. Call 246-1618.
The Austin Lounge Lizards, 7:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets. In addition to guitars and drums, there is a mandolin, fiddle, dobro, banjo, and pedal steel guitar. And the lyrics that stand alone in the world of musical observations. Call 847-0433, (866) 422-1956.
Comstock Cowboys, 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 South C St., Virginia City. Call 874-0322.
Buck & Bob Show, 1-5 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.
Lincoln Highway, 8:30 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.
"Asparagus Blight and the Single Girl," 7:30 p.m. at Chuck's Old West Grill, 65 Pike St., Dayton. A melodrama by the Misfits Theater Production about silver coming to the surface of the earth in an asparagus farm. All proceeds from tonight's show will go to the Historical Society of Dayton Valley project to restore Dayton's 1881 Carson & Colorado Railroad Depot. Cost is $10. Call Carol at 246-9622 or aretpilot@Aol.com.
Sunday
Farmers Green Market, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Custom Gardens Certified Organic Farm, 3701 Elm St., Silver Springs. All shoppers welcome. Farm is state-approved to accept Senior Coupons for fresh produce. Call ahead for Ray or Virginia Johnson at 577-2069.
Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mound House Flea Market, 10104 Highway 50 East. New flea market now open at the Antique Mall in Mound House. Lyon County's only licensed flea market. Set-up is at 6 a.m.; vendors pay $10 per day, free admission to the public. Call 246-1618.
Wild Will, 3-8 p.m. at Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, North C Street, Virginia City. Call 847-0144.
Monday
Silver Springs Regional Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., McAtee Building, Fort Churchill Road, Silver Springs.
Perry-oake, 8 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. Features Perry Arnn providing karaoke. Call 847-0111.
Tuesday
Tuesday Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. Features Linda Nazemian and Mimi Patrick. Slides are shown on the history of St. Mary's Hospital and Art Center. Dinner buffet available from 5-7 p.m. with lecture $15; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.
Storey County Commission meeting, 2 p.m. Storey County Courthouse, B Street, Virginia City. Call 847-0968.
Mound House Regional Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m. Mound House Fire Station, Red Rock Road, Mound House.
Silver City Regional Advisory Council meeting, Silver City Fire Station, High Street, Silver City.
Wednesday
Dayton Regional Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lyon County Utilities Building, 34 Lakes Blvd., Dayton.
Stagecoach Regional Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Stagecoach Community Center, Highway 50, Stagecoach.
Story Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dayton Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Songs, stories and crafts. Call 246-6212.
Fernley Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Out of Town Park, Farm District Road and Highway 95A. Fresh produce and other items. Call 287-2811.
Family Literacy Night, Sutro Elementary School, 5:30Ð7 p.m. Families are encouraged to come and participate in hands-on activities with Thinking Maps, spelling, and optimizing student study/homework time. Parents and students are also encouraged to check out the Scholastic Book Fair, where they may purchase books to read and share at home. For more information, please call the school at 246-6270.
Thursday
Lyon County Commission meeting, 9 a.m. 27 South Main St., Yerington. Call 463-6531.
Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Dayton Valley Branch Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Music, finger plays, stories and fun for infants through age 3 and their caregivers. Takes place on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Runs Thursdays through Dec. 6. Call 246-6212.
Yoga classes, 5-6:30 p.m., Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St., Dayton. Cost is $8 per class, $6 per class for seniors/students with valid ID, $4 per class for youth ages 12-17. Call 720-4284 or e-mail yogabytheresa@att.net.
Undertaking the Past Exhibit on Comstock Cemeteries, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Comstock History Center, Union and E streets, Virginia City. Focusing on death and the historic cemeteries of the Comstock. Exhibit features Victorian mourning items, undertaking equipment and documents used in researching the history and landscape of the various cemeteries in Virginia City and Gold Hill. Free. Call 847-0281.
Martial arts class, 5 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St., Dayton. Dayton Martial Arts classes sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Classes are for age 5 and older and take place at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $38 per month. Family rates available. Call 443-5741 or e-mail to watermolenkarate@wildblue.net.
Square Dance, 7-9 p.m. at Dayton High School, 335 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. The Dayton Silver Squares invite anyone interested in square dancing to Thursday night dances. First visit is free. For details call Nita at 246-1470 or go to www.squaredancenevada.com.