Northern Nevada Briefly 5/6

Buy a cup of coffee and help MDA

Dutch Brothers Coffee will donate proceeds from all coffee sales to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 5:30 a.m.-

11 p.m., Friday at 1449 S. Carson St. Founded in Southern Oregon in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros. Coffee is believed to be the country's largest privately-held, drive-through only coffee company in the U.S. For information, visit dutchbros.com or call 888-9929.

TOPS garage sale takes place Saturday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will hold a "Spring Cleaning" garage sale,

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday at 4362 Muldoon St. A great variety of items will be available for all. No early birds. For information, call 887-1487.

Affordable lab screenings offered by Carson Tahoe

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center offers affordable lab screenings the second Tuesday of the month. The next affordable lab screening healthcheck fair will be Tuesday, May 12. Doctor's orders are not required. Included: Comprehensive Metabolic and Lipid Panel, PSA, CBC, TSH, and Hemoglobin A1c. Appointments are required. For information, visit www.carsontahoe.com or call 1-866-284-9355.

Patrick Ball and the Medieval Beasts at C.V.I.C.

Carson Valley Arts Council and Wild Horse Productions present Patrick Ball and the Medieval Beasts in concert May 16 at the C.V.I.C. Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Minden. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a no host bar. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for members; $17 for nonmembers. All proceeds benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council and the Wild Horse Children's Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting cvartscouncil.com or calling 782-8207.

Cookin' for Kids benefits Food for Thought

Food for Thought hosts "Cookin' for Kids!", 6-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 15, at the Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain St. Sample Sierra Nevada's best restaurants signature dishes as they compete for awards. A silent auction will be available. Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds benefit Food for Thought, a local organization that feeds homeless children on weekends. Tickets can be purchased at 3579 Highway 50 East No. 302. For information, call 883-1011.

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 and cook dinner, and tend bar to raise funds to benefit the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. All tips and 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.

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.