Community Calendar of Events 5/24

Today

Car wash for Correctional Office Greg Farnsworth's family, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nevada State Prison parking lot, 3301 E. Fifth St. Proceeds are for the family of Correctional Officer Greg Farnsworth who recently died while on duty at Nevada State Prison. Cost is $5 per car. Call 887-3443.

Canyon White performs, 1-5 p.m., Brass Rail Saloon, 62 N. C St., Virginia City. Canyon White performs a variety of contemporary and classic rock, country and western, and original music. No cover charge. Call 847-4343.

Footloose the Musical, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m., Celebrity Showroom, John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Reno. See the full production of this high-energy musical. Tickets $49 for adults; $35 under age 12. Call 800-648-1177 or 356-3300.

Monday

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

The Christian Intervention program "That brings families together who are worlds apart," 6-7 p.m., Calvary Pentecostal Church, 220 W. Winnie Lane. Program provides a solution to families in need of help dealing with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Program consists of 20 weekly lessons every Monday; free, no obligation. Call 882-2238.

Footloose the Musical, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Celebrity Showroom, John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Reno. See the full production of this high-energy musical. Tickets $49 for adults ; $35 under age 12. Call 800-648-1177 or 356-3300.

Karaoke with Silk and Steel, 8 p.m.-midnight, Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road. No cover charge; must be 21 or older. Call 883-8889.

Tuesday

Min-Gard National Active and Retired Federal Employees 2167, 2-4 p.m., Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. All interested personnel are invited. Call 782-4115.

Buffet Dinner and Lecture, 5-8:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Hear Lee Drummel speak on Black Bart, the infamous stagecoach robber - his life and death on Geiger Grade. Buffet dinner and lecture $15; lecture only $5. Buffet available 5-7 p.m.; lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 847-0111.

Muscle Powered Walk, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Prison Hill. Meet leader Donna Inversin at the east end of Clearview Drive. Call 315-6763.

West Coast swing dancing, 6:30-9 p.m., El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St. Sponsored by High Sierra Swing Dance Club, free classes held every Tuesday; no partner necessary. Call 629-9369.

Secrets of the Dark Past: Prehistoric Cave Finds from the Nevada State Museum Collections, 7:30-9 p.m., Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Regular admission fees apply; presented by Dr. Eugene Hattori. Call 687-4810, ext. 230.

Wednesday

Ballroom Dance lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive. All ages welcome; no partner needed. Instructed by Thane Cornell. Call 885-0552 or 883-0539.

Cruise Night, 5-8 p.m., Hamdogs Restaurant, 1267 Highway 395, Meadowdale Center, Gardnerville. Includes music, prizes; all cars welcome to participate. Call 782-6835.

Libertarian meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., Silver Peak Brewery, 124 Wonder St, Reno. Douglas, Carson, and Washoe County Libertarians are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Nevada Capital Libertarian Party. Call 265-6964.

Kat Simmons Comedy Workshop Showcase, 7-9 p.m., Unity Center, 1219 S. Carson St. Comedy workshop taught by Kat Simmons a professional comedienne culminates with a public showcase. There is no charge for this show. It is an adult-centered show. Call 721-8864.

Wednesday Jazz Jam, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St. Enjoy this professional four-piece and guest musicians play music from the "American Songbook." Free. Call 787-3870.