Community briefs

Carson City

New hours set for

Carson City Library

The Carson City Library Board regrets to inform the community that because of staff vacancies resulting from a reduced library budget the Library's public service hours will change as of June 9.

New hours beginning the week of June 9 are as follows: Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday noon-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays. For information, call 887-2244.

Community meeting

to discuss dog parks

A community meeting to discuss the possible building of dog parks will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 E. William St.

Citizens who are not in favor of dog parks are also encouraged to attend. Groups will be formed to work on fundraising, site selection, research of other dog parks, rule making and other efforts to support the building of dog parks.

For information, e-mail donnajcurtis@sbcglobal.net.

Give blood, possibly

win free gas

Throughout the entire month of May, United Blood Services of Reno will be turning to all eligible blood donors to request a blood donation during their "Cars Need Gas and People Need Blood" promotion.

Donors will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $250 gas card.

Appointments are available online at www.UnitedBloodServices.org or by calling 324-6454 in Reno or 887-9111 in Carson City.

Donors are asked to bring a photo ID and Donor Card every time they donate. All donors receive free cholesterol testing and walk-ins are always welcome at 1125 Terminal Way in Reno or 256 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City.

Affordable lab screenings offered

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center offers affordable lab screenings on the second Tuesday of each month. Doctor's orders are not required.

Included: Comprehensive Metabolic and Lipid Panel, PSA, CBC, TSH and Hemoglobin A1c.

Appointments are required. For information, visit www.carsontahoe.com or call 1-866-284-9355.

Supervisors looking for wildlife board candidates

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Wildlife Advisory Board.

The Committee manages wildlife matters within Carson City. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City and is a: Sportsman, or engaged in ranching or farming in the county. Applicants must be willing to serve approximately six to eight hours a month. Applications will be accepted until June 13. For information and applications visit www.carson-city.nv.us or call 887-2100.

Board seeks planning commission applicants

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission. The Commission oversees all matters pertaining to Carson City's planning and zoning, land use and growth management. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Applications will be accepted until May 30. For information and applications visit www.carson-city.nv.us or call 887-2100.

Carson City library board applicants sought

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets. Applicants must be willing to serve approximately six to eight hours a month. Applications will be accepted until May 30. For information and applications visit www.carson-city.nv.us or call 887-2100.