Northern Nevada briefly

Carson City

See 'Strings in the Schools' concert

Strings in the Schools will present a free concert, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 2 at the Carson Plaza Conference Center, 211 E. Ninth St. Students from Carson City public, private, and home-school will perform classics to folk and fiddle tunes. The Spring Concert, directed by Sue Kitts, features beginning violins in grades two to five, a pre-orchestra violin ensemble, and the youth orchestra, for more advanced students of all ages and adult mentors. For information, call 450-5584.

Legislative health fair Wednesday

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America hosts the annual Legislative Health Fair, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in Assembly Room 3100 of the Legislative Building. Information booths from patient advocacy groups and health care screenings will be available. For information e-mail awall@perrycom.com or charlotte@perrycom.com or call 916-658-0144.

Scholastic Book Fair at Bethlehem Lutheran on Thursday

Bethlehem Lutheran School hosts a Scholastic Book Fair 1 p.m., Thursday, April 2 and before and after school through Wednesday, April 8. The book fair will also be open during lunch time, Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of books for classroom libraries. The school is located at 1837 Mountain St. For information, call 882-5252, ext. 100.

Weight Loss Challenge program holds first meeting

"The Weight Loss Challenge" program will hold its first meeting 6-7 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 1790 Myles Way. The Weight Loss Challenge is a 12-week program running through Thursday, July 2. Personal coaching, body analysis, group support and weekly prizes are offered. $39 signup fees. For information, visit weightlosschall

enge.com, e-mail rickandnan

cy@stillwellness.com or call 291-1318.

Dayton

Befriend the Dayton Valley Library

The Friends of the Dayton Valley Library begin their membership drive Tuesday, April 7 for July 2009-June 2010 year. The Friends plan an increase of membership to show that the community supports the need for library services. Memberships start at $10, and gifts are always appreciated.

A membership table will be in the library lobby. For information, ask at the library desk or call 246-3870.