Program at Nevada State Railroad Museum tonight; compete in Guitar Hero contest

The Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts "Logging and Tourist Railroads of the Lake Tahoe Basin" at 7 p.m., 2180 S. Carson St.

Curator of Education for the Nevada State Railroad Museum Frank Ackerman will speak.

Call 687-6953.

Guitar Hero Contest at 7 p.m. at Tommy's Neighborhood Bar, 260 W. Winnie Lane.

No entry fee; must be 21-older, and beginners welcome.

Call 841-1912.

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