Today
Valhalla Renaissance Faire, noon, Camp Richardson's Resort, northwest of South Lake Tahoe on State Route 89. Jugglers, minstrels, dancers, comedy and magic acts on four stages; 25 booths, and 100-plus merchants and artisans' shops. Tickets $18 adults; $13 seniors, military and ages 13-17; $8 children 3-12. Call 800-544-1801.
Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department, 1450 Stephanie Way, next to Johnson Lane Park, Minden. Huge raffle and silent auction. Adults $6. Children $3 (12 and younger). Call 267-1726.
Sierra Club Hike, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Prison Hill, east of Carson City about 6 miles. Silver Saddle Ranch to the top of Prison Hill then follow the ridge south to the Mexican Dam and return to the cars. Dogs on leash OK. Moderate level. Call 315-6763.
Through the Garden Gate Home and Garden Tour, noon-5 p.m., Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St. Historical Society presents their garden tour featuring 10 locations. $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; $10 students and $6 for children 6-12; children 4 and younger are free. Tickets available at the Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St.; Roberts House Museum, 1207 N Carson St. 11 a.m. day of tour; the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1900 S. Carson St.; and the Smail House 512 N. Curry St. Proceeds benefit the Carriage House Project. Call 841-1975.
Book Exhibit, noon-4 p.m., Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 1450 Highway 88, Minden. A display of historic books, sheet music, newspapers and magazines from the 19th and 20th centuries. Admission is $3; free for kids 12 and younger. Call 783-9417.
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.
Open Mike Night with Silk & Steel, 4-9 p.m., Decades Bar & Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road. Must be 21 or older; no cover charge. Call 883-8889.
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 in the family, which consists of 20 weekly lessons every Monday; free, no obligation. Call 882-2238.
Ballroom dancing for beginners, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Carson Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Larry Ward teaches beginning ballroom dancing every Monday. $8 per person. Class is limited to 20 couples on a first come, first serve basis. Teens are welcome. Call 297-5618.
Self-Management and Recovery Training, 6:30-8 p.m., Dayton Medical Professional Building, 901 Medical Center Drive, Dayton. Meet and greet first week. Regular meetings each Monday thereafter. A program of personal empowerment for behavioral changes. Call 241-0830 or 846-0494.
Ballroom dancing, 8-9:30 p.m., Carson Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Larry Ward teaches intermediate ballroom dancing for adults and teens. Class is limited to 20 couples on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $8 per person. Call 297-5618.
Tuesday
Buffet Dinner and Lecture, 5-8:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Dan Vargas and Julian Martin present a Mediterranean blend of Spanish and Flamenco guitars. 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., Centennial Park. Meet leader Donna Inversin at the back of the park opposite the ball fields. Call 315-6763.
Retired Public Employees of Nevada, 2-3 p.m., Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Chris Beyer of "Hot Two" will speak. All retired public employees are invited. Call 883-6334.
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.
Beginning Square Dance class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Genoa Town Hal. Beginner square dance class by Larry Ward. New dancers taken June 2 and June 9. Cost $5. Call 392-0182.
Home Buyer Seminar, 5:30-7 p.m., Western Title Company, 2310 S. Carson St., Suite 5-B. Seminar will focus on the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit of $8000, the 100 percent USDA loan program, as well as the $25,000 down payment assistant program. Time will be allowed after the brief discussions for questions and answers. Space is limited. Call for reservations. Call 790-0595 or 450-2657.
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.
Auditions, 5:30-7:30 p.m., CVAC/Copeland Cultural Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Auditions for "Murder of the Mystery Detective," a comedic murder mystery, to be produced by Carson Valley Community Theatre. The play will be performed on Sunday, Aug. 9. Call 265-6964.
Backcountry Horsemen of Nevada meeting, 7-9 p.m., Grandma Hattie's, 2811 S. Carson St. Join a group of men and women dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Nevada's wilderness and backcountry. Dinner optional. Call 762-0892.
Dance lessons, 7-10 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. High Sierra Swing Dance Club, as a co-production with Brewery Arts Center, presents a four-week series of dance lessons, Wednesdays starting June 3. West Coast swing beginners, 6 p.m.; Hot Social Dance Patterns, 7 p.m.; waltz and nightclub two-step, 8 p.m. No partner is necessary. Cost is $36.50 for one class and $31.50 for a second class with a $3 discount for BAC members. Stop by BAC to preregister or visit brewery
arts.org or call 883-1976. Information also is at highsierrasdc.org or 629-9369.