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Retired Public Employees to meet

Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Carson Senior Center, 901 Beverly Drive. Don Smith, Nevada Contractors Board will speak. All state retired employees are invited. For information, call 883-6334.

Celebrity docs serve dinner for Cancer Center benefit

Join the physicians of Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 5 p.m, Saturday, May 9 at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St. as they greet guests, serve dinner, cook and tend bar to raise funds to benefit the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. The tips, all 100 percent, along with raffle and auction proceeds will benefit the Cancer Center. Dinner reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. To make a reservation, call 884-4414. For information, call 445-5161.

Low cost cholesterol and PSA tests at MedCare Pharmacy

MedCare Pharmacy will sponsor, 6-10 a.m., Friday, May 8, 1851 N. Carson St. $20 for Lipid Profile (HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides); $30 for metabolic Profile NO. 14 blood items; $40 for PSA prostate test for men. Fasting is necessary for cholesterol tests. Appointments are needed. Results will be mailed to participants. For information and an appointment, call 885-8881.

Topaz Sagehens rummage sale

The Topaz Sagehens will host their annual rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 9 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 10 at Topaz Ranch Estates Community Park Building, on Carter Way. Chili dogs, bake sale and raffle prizes. Proceeds are to fund community charities and civic organizations including the Douglas High School Scholarship Fund. For information, call 266-4013.

Wild horse adoption at correctional center

Adopt a wild horse at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, 9 a.m., Saturday, May 30. Preview 16 wild horses from 9-10 a.m. Competitive oral bidding at 10 a.m.

Bids start at $150 per animal. Each horse has up to 120 days of intensive training. Adopters must meet qualifications to bid. View all saddle-trained horses at blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo

/carson_city_field.html.

Directions to the Correctional Center: from U.S. 395 (Carson Street), take Snyder Avenue (NV State Route 518) east for 1.5 miles. Turn south (right) at the Center sign and watch for parking signs at the far south end of the facility. For security reasons no blue clothing, blue jeans, tank tops or shorts may be worn. For information, call 885-6146.

Silk paintings at Backseat Gallery

The vibrant silk paintings of Louise Noel Howes are on display through May at the Backseat Gallery inside Comma Coffee and cosponsored by zArtist.com. An artist's reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the gallery. The exhibition and reception are free. The Backseat Gallery and Comma Coffee are located at 312 South Carson St., across from the Legislative Building. For information, call 782-3982.

Pottery sale benefits WNC ceramics class

Artists Jill Brugler and Grant Kremers will have a small pottery sale on Wednesday at the College Gallery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will go into a fund for equipment needed in the ceramics class.

Enjoy Pink Tea at Governor's Mansion

The Nevada Women's History Project will celebrate Pink Tea and 100th Birthday Party of the Governor's Mansion, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St. The event is limited to the first 75 persons. Enjoy a tour of the mansion and learn the history of the Pink Tea. Cost is $30. Checks should be made out to the Nevada Women's History Project and mailed to Marcia Cuccaro, 1005 W. Sunset Way, Carson City, NV 89703. Period dress is welcome. For information, call 883-1454 or 888-9867.

Mumbo Gumbo to benefit Arts Council

Carson Valley Arts Council presents Mumbo Gumbo in the last of the 2008-2009 concert series Friday, May 8 at the C.V.I.C. Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and dessert will be served at intermission. Admission is a $15 donation at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council. For information visit cvarts

council.com/cvacevents or call 782-8608.