Briefly

Carson City

Washoe Tribe to honor youth

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California will honor Indian youth for school success, 7 p.m., tonight at Seeliger Elementary School, 2800 S. Saliman Road. For information, call 265-8600, ext. 1132.

Carson City Retired Teachers to meet

Carson City Retired Teachers will meet 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 9, Q's Restaurant, 230 Fairview Drive. Scholarship recipients will be hosted. For information call, 246-5065 or 841-5797.

Pasta Feast hosted by CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates hosts a Pasta Feast, 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 9, First Presbyterian Church, 306 W. Musser Street. Carb up before the Run/Walk with tasty spaghetti, savory garlic bread, crisp salad and yummy dessert. $10 adults; $5 children ten and under. For information, call 684-2787.

USPS 'Stamp Out Hunger' Saturday

The National Association of Letter Carriers in conjunction with the United States Postal Service will help Stamp Out Hunger, Saturday, May 10. To help Stamp Out Hunger! leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to your mailbox. Food items should be in non-breakable containers. Do not include items that have expired or are in glass containers. Local letter carriers will collect donations and deliver them to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. For information visit www.helpstampouthunger.com, contact the post office or ask your letter carrier.

Douglas County

Big Brothers, Sisters needed at schools

Adults and high school students can make a difference in the life of a child by donating one hour per week of time. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada has launched its "Bigs in Schools" mentoring program at Carson Valley and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle Schools in Douglas County. Children are waiting. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 283-0606 or visit www.bbbsnn.org.

Reno

Tax strategies seminar May 22

Commercial Real Estate Women of Northern Nevada presents "Tax Strategies for the Commercial Real Estate Professional", 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, May 22, Grand Sierra Resort, Carson Rooms 1 and 2, 2500 East 2nd Street, Reno. Cost for the luncheon is $25 for members and $35 for future members and friends. RSVP online to www.crewnn.org or call 546-3753.

Washoe accepting lifeguard applications

Washoe County's Department of Regional Parks and Open Space is hiring certified lifeguards for the Sun Valley and Bowers Mansion pools. The County will offer a Recertification Course at the end of May for any lifeguard whose certification has expired or is expected to expire during the 2008 summer season. For Information and application materials, visit www.washoecountyus or call 823-6520.