Dayton-area calendar

Today

Collecting Worn Flags for Retirement, 8 a.m., daily, Dayton Valley Events Center, Schaad Lane. Marked boxes for collecting flags will be placed at DHS and DIS. Flags will be retired at a retirement ceremony coordinated as an Eagle Scout Project by Dayton Troop 100 Life Scout, Julian Ballatore-South in cooperation with Dayton Valley VFW Post 8660. Call 246-3870.

Out of the Closet: Kaitty Holland Clothing Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C St. The Kaitty Holland Collection includes her mother's 1870 Virginia City wedding dress, day dress and numerous ensembles demonstrating the clothing and style of an 1870-1890 Comstock miner's wife. Call 775-847-0975.

Orphic Excavations, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., daily, St. Mary's Art Center, 55 N. R St. An exhibition by Anthony Alston is the product of a two-month long Capital City Arts Initiative artist residency. Call 775-721-7936.

Spanish Springs Old Western Auction and Cowboy Concert, 5 p.m., Piper's Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City. Preview items up for auction on Saturday featuring antique firearms, vintage bits and spurs, saddles, books, knifes, gambling items, art and furniture. Cowboy music concert throughout. Cost is $6. Call 847-0433, 866-422-1956 or www.pipersoperahouse.com.

Coin drive for Lindsay Davidson, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dayton Elementary School. The Dayton Elementary School Boosters are collecting coins for Lindsay Davidson, who was struck by an uninsured motorist while crossing Dayton Valley Road. Donations may be dropped off at the school office Monday-Friday. Call 775-230-8239.

Dayton Museum, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily, Dayton Museum, Shady Lane at Logan. During May the museum will be open every weekday from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. in celebration of Nevada Archaeological Awareness and Historic Preservation month. Call 246-6316, 246-5543.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Ponderosa Saloon, 106 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0757.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, 11 North C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0441.

Saturday

Solid Rock youth event/free concert, 10 a.m., New Hope Christian Fellowship, Fir Street. Features live bands, barbecue lunch and dinner, encouragement and hope. Alcohol-free event. Call 220-2457, 577-0404.

Central Lyon County Burn Fund Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. at Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club, 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton. Fourth annual Golf Tournament to benefit Firefighters Burn Camp at Lake Tahoe. A day of golf with raffles, prizes and a barbecue lunch. Cost is $120 per person. Call 246-6209 or go to www.ffburn.org.

Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., today and Sunday, the Antique Mall, 10104 Highway 50 East. Setup is at 8 a.m., free admission to the public. Call 246-1618.

Buck & Bob, 1-5 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Flat Track Racing Series, 6 p.m., Thunder Bowl Speedway, off Industrial Road. Flat track racing is open to all motorcycles and quad ATVs, all setups and tire types: stock, knobby, open traction Ð Class "C." Separate mini-course on the infields for kids; safe, fun and challenging divisions available for kids and beginners. Call 997-4548.

Sunday

"The Wild Wild West" Senior Follies, 2 p.m., Piper's Opera House -Tickets $20 general; $10 seniors and students. Proceeds benefit senior programs and Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Community Center. Call 847-0433.

Wild Will, 3-8 p.m. at Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, 11 North C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0441.

On-Farm Green Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Custom Gardens Organic Produce Farm, 3701 Elm St. Certified Organic Produce grown on the area. Call (775) 577-2069.

Monday

Karaoke and open mike talent night, 7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Hosted by Perry Arnn. Call 847-0111.

Coin drive for Lindsay Davidson, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dayton Elementary School. The Dayton Elementary School Boosters are collecting coins for Lindsay Davidson, who was struck by an uninsured motorist while crossing Dayton Valley Road. Donations may be dropped off at the school office Monday-Friday. Call (775) 230-8239.

Worn Flag Collection for Retirement Ceremony, 8 a.m. at Dayton Valley Events Center, Schaad Lane, Dayton. Worn, torn, faded and tattered flags are being collected around the Dayton area to be properly and respectfully retired. Marked boxes can be found around town until June 9. Call 246-3870.

Dayton Valley Lions Club Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Dayton Senior Center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. Call 241-0408.

Tuesday

Robin Holabird, "Hollywood Comes to Nevada" lecture and slide show, 7:30 p.m., dinner 5-7 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Part of the Gold Hill Lecture Series. Cost is $15 for the buffet dinner and $5 for the lecture only. Call 847-0111.

Dayton Business Network International (BNI) meeting, 7 a.m., Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive. Call 847-7260.

Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays through June 24 at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St., Dayton. This is an innovative program that puts children first while creating promising solutions focusing on education and the prevention of parental conflict in situations of family separation. Pre-registration required. Cost is $20. Call (775) 835-3047 or e-mail cgrocholski@lyon-county.org.

Dance classes at Piper's Opera House, 5 p.m., 12 North B St., Virginia City. Taught by Debbie Obiedo; new jazz at 5 p.m., hip-hop at 6 p.m. and tap at 7:15 p.m. $40. Call 847-0433.

Open Studio Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays through June 24 at St. Mary's Art Center, 55 North R St., Virginia City. Anyone who wishes to come and draw, paint, meet their craft group or find a sunny spot to read and relax is invited. Call 847-7774 or www.smacenter.org.

Wednesday

"The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Virginia City. The Gold Hill Theater Troupe presents Neil Simon's classic comedy. Directed by Richard McGregor. Dinner and play, $28, play only, $10. Call 847-0111.

Thursday

Those Guys, 6 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.