Carson Calendar

Today

New Research and Medication: Alzheimer's Association Update, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Carson City Senior Citizens Center Tahoe Room, 911 Beverly Drive. Program reviews the current treatments for Alzheimer's disease and learn about the latest research. The material will cover risk factors, experimental treatments and early detection. Call 786-8061 or 883-0703, ext. 223.

Historic Headstone placed at Gold Hill Cemetery, 11 a.m. Meet at Comstock History Center, E and Union streets, Virginia City. Call 847-0281.

Duplicate Bridge Game, 1-5 p.m., Carson City Bridge Club, 110 E. Ann St. An open duplicate bridge game, all welcome who know how to play bridge. Call 884-4075.

Estate Sale, 2:30-8 p.m. Carson City Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St. Early bird shoppers donate $2 to Club; regular shopping from 5:30-8 p.m. Includes Longaberger collectible baskets, pottery, fabric collection and more. Call 882-3751.

"Crab Claws for a Good Cause", 6-11 p.m., St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community Chartz Hall, 3000 N. Lompa Lane. Features crab, live music, dancing and silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person, or $50 reserved table seats of 6 or 12, available at school office. Call 882-2079.

Mardi Gras Magic dinner and dance, 6-10 p.m., Carson Valley Inn Shannon Ballroom, Highway 395, Minden. Features music, food, dancing, silent auction and prizes. A fundraiser for Austin's House. Tickets are $50 per person; limited sales. Call 267-6711.

Mardi Gras dinner show, 7-9 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Features gourmet dinner show. Cost is $45 per person; limited seating. Call 847-0111.

Our Time: A Conference for Women, 7-9 p.m., Capital Christian Center, 1600 Snyder Avenue. Open to all women, features Christian speaker Holly Wagner, founder of GodChicks, live music, chocolate. Cost $20 per person; online tickets at www.thinkccc.com or at the church. Proceeds benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence and the American Heart Association. Call 883-3355.

Moonlight and Magnolias, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. A humorous look at the rewriting of the screenplay for Gone With The Wind. Tickets are $12 for BAC members, students and seniors and $15 for general admission. Call 883-1976.

Terrapin Road performs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NV50, 10051 Highway 50 East, Mound House. No cover; drink specials, free pool. Call 246-4477.

DJ Red, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Doppelgangers, 302 N. Carson St. Favorites from past to present with continuous music and mixing genres and setting the tempo and atmosphere. Call 291-9645.