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Santiago Chavez art show at BAC Gallery

Local artist, Santiago Chavez, has a one-man show 10 a.m.-4 p.m., now through May 22 at the Brewery Arts Center Gallery, 449 W. King St. Santiago's paintings reflect his heritage through depictions of Hispanic culture in large vibrant paintings. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday. For information call, 882-6411.

Barbecue hosted by Comstock Service Exchange

Comstock Service Exchange hosts a free barbecue meeting 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 in the outdoor area behind the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street, Dayton. The Comstock Service Exchange includes the corridor from Virginia City through Dayton to Silver Springs. The idea is simple: one hour of service is equal to one hour of credit. People earning these credits can use them to get similar help for themselves or their families. Every skill or talent has the same value. For example, one hour of teaching someone to quilt is equal to one hour of weeding is equal to one hour of tutoring and so on. The Comstock Service Exchange is an initiative of the Dayton Task Force, which is a partner of Healthy Communities Coalition. For information and to RSVP, call 530-4762.

Jazz in the Merry Month of May

Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May", 8-10 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, Comma Coffee S. Carson St. $5 general admission; free for age 18 and under. Sheryl Adams will be featured vocalist. Swing dance lessons prior to the band 6-7:30 p.m. $5 additional. For information, visit milehighjazz.com or call 883-4154 or 883-2662.

Happy Senior Tour to Sparks on Wednesday

The Carson Senior Center will host a Happy Senior Tour to John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, Wednesday, May 13. The bus will load at 7:45 a.m. in the east parking lot of the Center and leave promptly at 8:15 a.m. to return at 4 p.m. For information and reservations, call 882-3352.

Douglas GOP Central Committee meets

Douglas County Republican Central Committee will meet Thursday, May 14, at 1516 Highway 395 Suite G, Gardnerville. Executive board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.; social with refreshments begins 7 p.m.; membership meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Executive director of the Republican Assembly Caucus, Monica Moradkhan, will speak. For information, visit douglasgop.org.

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