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Carson City

Mile High Jazz Band Presents "Jazz Under the Stars"

The Mile High Jazz Band, presents an evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" 8-10 p.m., Tuesday at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. Admission is $5 general, $4 for members of the Mile High Jazz Band Association and free for age 18 and under. Swing dance instruction from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is $5 additional. For information, visit wwwMileHighJazz.com or call 883-4154.

Young Business Professionals host networking fiesta

Carson City Young Business Professionals will host a networking "fiesta", 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10 at Abowd & Rose Financial Group, 314 S. Minnesota Street. There will be live music, giveaways, dinner and drinks. Cost is $10 per person. For information, visit www.CarsonCityYBP.com or call 450-9595.

Douglas County

Desert Brushes to meet Wednesday

The Carson Valley Desert Brushes will meet 6:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Johnson Lane Firehouse, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden. Painters of all levels and those who would like to learn to paint, are welcome. For information, call 267-4712 or 246-3378.

Lyon County

Republican Committee to meet

Lyon County Republican Central Committee will meet 10 a.m., Saturday, July 12 at the Smith Valley Library on Day Lane. New members are welcome. For information or directions, call 246-3106 or 575-4058.

Maps for Genoa Community Garage Sale available July 7

The Town of Genoa sponsors the annual Community Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 12. Over 25 households will be participating in this annual event. Collectibles, furniture, sports gear, antiques, tools and a variety of household items will be sold at the many garage sale sites in the Genoa area. Maps of garage sale sites are available beginning Monday on the Town of Genoa website: http://www.genoanevada.org. Maps will also be available at Genoa stores, Genoa Town offices and Gilmoor Coon Realty located in Genoa. Town offices are located at 2289 Main Street. For information, call 782-8696.

Reno/Sparks

Renown Medical Center hosts orthopedic exhibit

Renown Regional Medical Center hosts the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons' Anniversary exhibit, "Moving Stories," commemorating the last 75 years in orthopedic history, research and innovation. The exhibit will be on display through July 11. Renown Regional Medical Center is located at 1155 Mill Street. For information, call 982-4100.