Community briefs

Carson City

Democrats meet Wednesday, mock caucus Tuesday

Carson City Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the State of Nevada Employees Association conference room, 709 E. Robinson St.

The First-in-the-West early Nevada caucus will be our featured topic of this meeting.

This is the first day after the New Hampshire Primary and 10 days prior to the Nevada caucus, so there might be presidential candidates attending.

At the very least, the campaigns will be making their last presentation to Carson City Democrats to caucus. We will be discussing the current status of the Nevada Caucus and its progress in Carson City.

If you do not yet know where your precinct caucus is located, you will be able to find out at this meeting. Also, plan on attending the last mock-caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 709 E. Robinson St. to find out all you need to know to caucus for your preference of Democratic candidates for president.

This includes Republicans and Independent voters.

For information, call 841-3367 or e-mail: carsoncitydems@yahoo.com. For information on Nevada Democrats, visit the Web site at www.NVDems.com or call 829-1699 for the Northern Nevada State Democratic Party office.

Carson City Symphony beginning rehearsals soon

The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, in the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road.

The Symphony has openings for musicians.

Auditions not required.

For details, visit www.CCSymphony.com or call 883-4154.

Reno

Spring auditions begin Tuesday for Brüka Theatre

Brüka Theatre will hold spring auditions for the rest of the 2007/2008 season 6 p.m. Tuesday, 99 N. Virginia St., Reno.

Prepare a two-minute comedic or dramatic contemporary monologue. Bring a photo and resume.

For information, visit www.bruka.org or call 323-3221.

Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Cool Jazz in January'

Swing into the new year with the Mile High Jazz Band at "Cool Jazz in January," a big-band event with guest vocalist Jakki Ford at Comma Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Tuesday.

General admission is $5 at the door, $4 for members of the Mile High Jazz Band Association, and free for those 18 and under. Come early for swing dance instruction, 6-7:30 p.m., $5 additional.

For information about "Cool Jazz in January" and other live music at Comma Coffee, call 883-2662. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., is across the street from the Legislative Building.

Computer recycling available

Best Buy and New2u Computers will hold a computer drive at the Reno, Sparks and Carson City Best Buy stores from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

New2u Computers is a nonprofit computer program that accepts donated computers, laptops, monitors, printers, cell phones, books, software and any computer related equipment functional and nonfunctional. Every donor will receive a tax deductible donation receipt and a 5 percent discount off of a new computer from Best Buy. Call 329-1126 for information.

Computers and computer parts may also be donated locally through ComputerCorps, 6373 Highway 50 East, Carson City; 883-2323.