Nevada Briefly Jan. 22

Create a civil war wardrobe

The VC Sewing B will be lending its talents to helping ladies create their own Civil War costumes on a budget.

Carolyne and Yvonne will be hosting the VC Sewing B, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month from now through June at the Tahoe House Hotel in Virginia City.

Bring your own sewing machine and sewing basket of tools or call to make arrangements to rent the equipment needed.

Participants will be making "open drawers" out of pillowcases, petticoats out of bed ruffles, chemise, corset cover and learning how to construct your very own corset as well as your basic day dress. Build a Civil War reenactors wardrobe without having to spend too much.

For information on class fees and to reserve a space, call Carolyne at 775-847-5264, or Yvonne at 775-781-7917. The Tahoe House Hotel is located at 162 S. C St., in the center of Virginia City.

Dog obedience class begins Tuesday

Need help in establishing good conduct and curbing bad habits in your canine friend? Instructor Guy Yeaman uses a light-handed approach to help you teach your dog to obey commands such as heel, sit, stay, stand and recall.

Each dog needs a training collar and a fabric or leather lead. Dogs must be at least four months old and current on their shots.

The next session begins Tuesday, Jan. 26. Classes are at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Cost for the six-week session is $75. To register for a session, call Guy Yeaman at 265-4530.

Film fest to honor Roe v. Wade

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte will commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling Roe vs. Wade by hosting a Reverse Film Festival in 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada, 780 Del Monte Lane in Reno.

A program will provide updates on where abortion access is in Health Care Reform and Planned Parenthood's services, designed to prevent the need for abortions and protect women's health.

Cost is $30 per person. RSVP by calling 321-8719.