Calendar of Events 7/3

Today

Free books and planter decorating for families will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Silver City School House Community Center and Park. For more information, call Quest Lakes at 287-7598.

"Summer Show" presented by the Nevada Artists Association from 10 a.m.-

4 p.m. at Brewery Arts Center, 449 King St.Exhibit celebrates and features the paintings, sculptures, photographs, fine crafts and jewelry of regional and local artists. Gallery open every day except Sunday. Visit nevadaartists.org or call 882-6411.

RSVP Fourth of July Celebration from noon- 11 p.m. at Mills Park, off East William Street. Features carnival midway, arts and craft vendors and food. Contact 687-4680.

Elizabeth Leiknes book signing for "The Sinful Life of Lucy Burns" from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Costco at 700 Old Clear Creek Road. A book signing for Elizabeth Leiknes and her debut novel. Contact zipnes@hotmail.com or call 267-9537. For more, visit www.elizabethleiknes.com

Country Club outdoor BBQ and live music from 6-11 p.m. at the Carson Valley Country Club at 1029 Riverview Drive. Join the Carson Valley Country Club for an outdoor cookout and live music featuring "Foothill Road & the Hitchhikers." The food and music start at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Carson Valley Country Club at 775-265-3715 or e-mail cvccrestau

rant@hotmail.com

The Christian Intervention Program for youth, "Building a real life now and for the future" from 6-7 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 220 W. Winnie Lane. Program provides teens with Christian principles that they can apply to their life today in order to build a promising future. Program consists of 20 weekly lessons every Friday. The event is free. Contact calvary_friends@

yahoo.com or 882-2238.

Friday @ 3rd Concert series featuring Bad Intent, 7-11 p.m. Third Street is closed to traffic for a free concert and street dance. Full bar and lots of food for purchase. Contact 884-4411

Fridays after Dark, 8-11 p.m. at Plan:b Micro-Lounge inside B'Sghetti's. Contact bsghettis@pyramid.net or call 887-8879.

Tin Splendor concert, 8 p.m.-midnight at Decades Bar & Grill, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road. Must be 21. No cover. Contact twinsds@hotmail.com or call 883-8889.

Fourth of July

Carson City 4th of July TEA Party, 9 a.m. at the Legislative Building in Carson City. The TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party is open to anyone who believes that this administration - Democrats and Republicans - is squandering our future in favor of special interest. The public is invited to attend this family friendly, non-partisan event. For information, call Reba Montrose 841-4285.

"Summer Show" presented by the Nevada Artists Association 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 King St. Through Aug. 31. Exhibit celebrates and features the paintings, sculptures, photographs, fine crafts and jewelry of regional and local artists. Gallery open every day except Sunday. Visit nevadaartists.org. Call 775-882-6411.

Open Pool Tournaments from 5-9 p.m., Decades Bar and Grill, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City. Buy-in $5; matched pot with outlaw rules. Prize money offered. Call 775-883-8889.

Downtown 3rd and Curry Farmers Market from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., 3rd and Curry streets.

Warren Engine Co. No. 1 fundraiser, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Firefighters will cook hamburgers and hot dogs at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Depot. Fundraiser for Muster Team competitions. Call 775-882-7270.

Bingo, 7-10 p.m., Stagecoach Community Center, Highway 50 and Cheyenne Drive, Stagecoach. Doors open at 6 p.m.; proceeds benefit annual kids Easter egg hunt and holiday food baskets. Call 629-0429.

Gold Dust Summer Concert Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Gold Dust West, 2171 Highway 50 East, Carson City. Free concert features Journey Unauthorized. Food and refreshment available. Call 885-9000.

Carson City Railroad 2009 summer park train schedule: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Carson City's Mills Park. Every Wednesday with the Farmers Market 2 to 7 p.m. Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Train will run on schedule as long as the weather permits. $2 per rider - children 2 and younger free. Call 775-530-2015 (Jeff Lovelace).

Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation Cat and Kitten Adoption, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Petco, 901 Topsy Lane. Cats and kittens of all ages, spayed or neutered with basic shots and microchips. Reasonable adoption fees. Call 775-782-3754.