Community briefs

Carson City

Go to the Pioneer Family Dance

Pioneer Family Dance, 7-10 p.m., Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W. King Street. Dance to "The Jig is Up." $8 adults, Is 6-16 free with adult or $5. For information, call 830-7939.

Chinese folk dancing at museum

For one afternoon, the Nevada State Museum will become home to the artistry of Chinese Folk Dance.

Master Xian NA Carlson, in partnership with the Folklife Program of the Nevada Arts Council, will give the presentation from 2-3:30 p.m. today in the South Changing Gallery of the Nevada State Museum.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Anyone 18 and under and members of the museum get in free.

The event is funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact Debra Stevenson at 687-4810 ext. 237.

Romeo and Juliet at Black Box Theater

Proscenium Players, Inc. present Romeo and Juliet 8 p.m. April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 at the Donald W. Reynolds Black Box Theater, 449 W. King Street. Tickets are $12 general admission; $2 off for BAC members, seniors and students. For tickets and information, call 883-1976.

Nevada Day looking for volunteers

Nevada Day Committee is looking for volunteers to help build a float for this year's parade. Interested parties need some carpentry and electrical skills. If interested e-mail nevadaday@nevadaday.com or call the Nevada Day Office at 882-2600.

Douglas County

Local authors at public library

The Douglas County Public Library presents a gathering of local authors, 3-5 p.m., Saturday Authors attending include: "The Spirit of Seabiscuit" author Jani Buron, "DeadStruck" writer Thomas Davis, "Penguin Paradise" author Barry Lar Rieu, and "Carragan Adventures" writer Patricia Murphy.

All authors will be available for book signing and discussion. The Douglas County Public Library is located at 1625 Library Lane, Minden. For more information visit douglas.lib.nv.us or call 782-9841.

Reno

Society offers altering for cats

For a limited time, Nevada Humane Society will spay or neuter your cat for a special low price. Female cats will be spayed for $24; male cats will be neutered for $18, including vaccinations. Individuals who are on a limited income or cannot afford standard rates are eligible to call before April 8 to schedule an appointment at these special low prices. The Nevada Humane Society is located at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno. For information and to make an appointment, call 856-2000, ext. 311.