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5/20:Chili on the Comstock More than 30 chili cooks will compete for a spot in the the 34th annual chili cook-off on Friday and Saturday, International May 20-21, in Chili Society Virginia City. World Those Finals during with strong constitutions can try a variety of chili ranging from $5 for four samples to $10 for 10 samples. Wash it all down with a cold drink (or four) during the Fireball Saloon Crawl. Purchase a cup and sample a variety of themed specialty drinks at participating saloons from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Crawl tickets are $15. On Sunday, visitors can build up an appetite before filling their bellies during the Fun with the Runs 5K race through the historic boom town, which kicks off at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-12. The cook-off takes place along C Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days of the event. Admission is free. Call 847-7500 or visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.

EvEnTs

A CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS MCBRIDE

AND JEFF AUER: The historians discuss McBride’s book OutoftheNeonCloset. Tu, 5/23, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

AN AFTERNOON WITH JIM HULSE: Sundance

Books and Music celebrates the release of the author’s new book AGreat BasinMosaic. Sat, 5/20, 2:30pm. Free.

Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

AN EVENING WITH JEREMY BENSON: Sundance

Books and Music celebrates the release of the author’s new book Mountain BikeTahoe:50SingletrackRouteswith a presentation, Q&A session and book signing. Thu, 5/18, 7-8:30pm. Free.

Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188. AN EVENING WITH MIKALEE BYERMAN:

Sundance Books and Music celebrates the release of the local writer’s new book 100ThingstoDoinRenoBeforeYou Diewith a presentation, Q&A session and book signing. Wed, 5/24, 7-8:30pm. Free.

Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

A NEVADA ADVENTURE BUS TRIP: Retired

Nevada history teacher Fred Horlacher will debunk myths about Highway 50 aka “The Loneliest Highway in America” during this bus tour through Nevada, with an overnight stay in Eureka. The itinerary includes stops at Grimes Point, Sand Mountain, Ichthyosaur State Park, among other relevant locations. Orientation prior to the trip will be held at the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, May 18, at 7pm. The bus leaves at 6am on Friday, May 19, and will return at about 7pm on Saturday, May 20. Thu, 5/18, 7pm; Fri, 5/19, 6am; $250-

$275. Sparks Museum & Cultural Center, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144. ASTRONOMY—JUPITER’S MOONS: Members

of the Astronomical Society of Nevada discuss Jupiter’s four largest moons—Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto—known as the Galilean Satellites, after the astronomer Galileo, who observed them in 1610. The presentation will begin inside the Visitor Center at 7pm, followed immediately by outdoor telescope viewing. Sat 5/20, 7pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

BIG AUCTIONS AND BIG DEALS: Robert

Rodriguez will discuss his experiences at several major American coin auctions during this month’s Reno Coin Club meeting. The gathering features early bird prizes, quarter pot, raffle and more. Tue 5/23, 7pm. Free. Denny’s, 205 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 815-8622.

THE FOLK AND THE LORE: This month’s event

offers an evening of bilingual storytelling and films based on “Latino Reno.” Doors open at 5pm for social hour and chez louie cash bar. Stories begin at 6pm. Sat 5/20, 5pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18, 2017

IDENTIFYING WILDFLOWERS 101: Join botanist

Emma Wynn to find out how identify local wildflowers. Sat 5/20, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

LAKE MANSION GUIDED TOURS CELEBRATION:

Lake Mansion Guided Tours celebrates Historic Preservation Month with guided tours. No registration required. Fri 5/19, noon. Free. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

LARRY WILSON: The local magician presents a program illustrating the scientific principles that make his illusions possible. Tue, 5/23, 5:30-6:30pm. Free.

Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

MINI-BIOBLITZ SERIES: Truckee Meadows

Parks Foundation needs help gathering accurate data to reflect the health of local parks and habitats. BioBlitz is a day where attendees attempt to record and identify all forms of wildlife side-by-side with local experts and scientists. Sat 5/20, 9am-1pm. Free. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 453-4791.

NAMI WALK AND TALK: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Nevada holds its mental health gathering featuring music, food, speakers and resources.

Sat 5/20, 9am. Free. The Bridge Church, 1330 Foster Drive, (775) 285-6264.

RENO STREET FOOD: The gourmet street

food event features over 30 food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. Reno Street Food will be held every Friday night from May 19-Sept. 29. Fri 5/19, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack

C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset. The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and then concludes with guided star viewing by one of the observatory’s astronomers. Sat 5/20, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

SPRING WINGS BIRD FESTIVAL: The annual

event celebrates the spring migration of hundreds of species of birds that stop in Fallon, the Lahontan Valley Wetlands and Stillwater Wildlife Refuge as they travel on the Pacific Flyway. The weekend event features field trips to birding and wildlife hot spots in the Lahonton Valley wetlands, as well as hands-on activities, displays, keynote speakers and food trucks. The Bugs and Butterflies Insect Petting Zoo on May 19 will be held at the E.C. Best Elementary School Gym, 750 E. Williams Ave, Fallon. Fri, 5/19, 2:30pm, Sat,

5/20, 9am. Free for most events. Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Way, Fallon, www.springwings.org. STEAM EXPO: The students and faculty of

Coral Academy of Science will host the fourth annual event aimed to stimulate awareness, interest and discussion in the community about the importance of an integrated curriculum that includes the sciences, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The event includes presentations, live demonstrations and hands-on activities. Sat 5/20, 11am. Free.

Coral Academy of Science High School, 6275 Neil Road, (775) 331-4555.

STUDENT-MADE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION FAIR:

Building trade students at Reno’s ACE High School are building a 1,540-squarefoot single-family home. Their work will be on display and the students responsible for the building of the home will be on hand to answer questions. This event will be on a live construction site. Participants assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with this event. Tue, 5/23, 4pm. Free. ACE High School Student-Made Homes, 4923 Hombre Way, (775) 331-4555.

ART

ART INDEED ABSTRACT ART GALLERY: Wine

WalkandAbstractArt.More than 80 paintings from local abstract artists on are display. A portion of proceeds will support Art Spot Reno. Light snacks and wine will be available. Sat, 5/20, 1:30-5pm. Free. Art Indeed Abstract Art Gallery, 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.

ARTE ITALIA: ColorFusion—TheArtofDick

Marconi.Abstract works by Italian-

American artist Dick Marconi. The exhibition runs through July 30. Thu, 5/18-Sun, 5/21, noon. Free. Arte Italia, 442

Flint St., www.arteitaliausa.org.

ARTIST CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Myriadof

Miniatures.Artist Co-op members and invited guests have created small gems in a variety of subjects. The show runs through May 31. Thu, 5/18-Wed, 5/24, 11am-

4pm. Free. Artist Co-op Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.

CCAI COURTHOUSE GALLERY: Fromthe

GroundUp.The Capital City Arts Initiative presents work by artist Gil Martin. The exhibit will be in the gallery through May 24. Thu, 5/18-Fri, 5/19; Mon, 5/22-Wed, 5/24, 8am. Free. CCAI

Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.

CARSON CITY VISITORS BUREAU: GreatBasin

NativeArtists.Featured artists are Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The exhibition closes June 19. Thu, 5/18Sat, 5/20; Mon, 5/22-Wed, 5/24, 9am. Free.

Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-7410.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Animalia:

JenniferWildermuthReyes.Wildermuth Reyes’ work focuses primarily on animals and how they correspond to development of human culture and thought process. The exhibit runs through June 16. Thu, 5/18-Fri, 5/19; Mon, 5/22-Wed, 5/24, 9am-5pm. Free; HistoricFortChurchill.

Photographer Robert Rollins seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West—and in this case, the historic Fort Churchill. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 5/18-Fri, 5/19; Mon, 5/22-Wed, 5/24, 9am-5pm. Free; MyNevada

inBlack&White.As an environmental scientist, Will Barber has a way of seeing the “ordered chaos” of our natural surroundings and visually expresses this concept through focusing on single elements and letting the viewer focus on the multiple aspects of the photographs. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 5/18-Fri, 5/19; Mon, 5/22-Wed, 5/24, 9am-5pm. Free.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264.

RENO ART WORKS: RAWOpenStudios.Meet

the resident artists, explore the studios and buy local art. Sat 5/20, noon. Free. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 391-0278, www.renoartworks.org.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY IN THE CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF

NEVADA, RENO: AdditionsRecent PermanentCollectionAcquisitions. Over the past year, University Galleries has added three major collections of art in addition to several individual acquisitions to the Department of Art’s permanent collection. This show reviews the highlights of these exhibitions, including large-scale paintings by Richard Etts, several dozen photographs including works by contemporary artists Joel Meyerowitz, Paul Sepuya and Darryl Curran, ceramic sculpture by Mary Bowron, beaded baskets by Rebecca Eagle and Southwest ceramic pottery. Thu, 5/18, noon-4pm. Free; Tree

Lines.Valerie Cohen’s exhibition features pen and ink line drawings of pine trees growing at or near the timberline in the Sierra Nevada and White Mountain Ranges of Eastern California. Cohen draws the geometric form of each tree she’s chosen to represent, but she also reveals how it grows and where, and how cold the wind is, and how many hundreds or thousands of years the tree has been alive through the thoughtful addition of her own artist voice. Thu, 5/18, noon-4pm. Free. 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.

ST. MARY’S ART CENTER: St.Mary’sArt

CenterSpringExhibition.Artwork by Monika Piper Johnson, Ronnie Rector, Will Barber, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anthony Arevalo, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works and Pura Vida Sierras Art is on display through May 28. Fri, 5/19Sun, 5/21, 11am-4pm. Free. St. 55 N. R St.,

Virginia City, (775) 847-7774.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT: HollowHome.

Michelle Laxalt’s newest body of work, combines materials such as clay, fabric and hair to create abstract sculptural and textile pieces that serve as reminders of the human body and pay homage to all its glorious complexity, strength and vulnerable fragility. Her artwork will be on display through May 26. Thu, 5/18Fri, 5/19; Tue, 5/23-Wed, 5/24, 3-6pm. Free.

140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: HonoringMother

NatureArtExhibition&Sale.This new art exhibition from the Sierra Watercolor Society will feature a variety of watercolor paintings that depict plants, nature, flowers, and other spring themes. The show runs through June 4. Thu, 5/18-Sun, 5/21; Wed, 5/24, 10am. Free. 1595 N. Sierra 5/20:The Other Mozart Churchill Arts Council presents this one-woman show from the “Nannerl,” she was a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer Little Matchstick Factory that like her more famous brother tells the story of Maria Anna Mozart. Nicknamed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although she performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, her talent had been overlooked for centuries. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon. Tickets are $17 for Churchill Arts Council members and $20 for non-members. There will be a Q & A session and reception with actress Samantha Hoefer following the performance. Call (775) 423-1440 or visit www.churchillarts.org.

MUSEUMS

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: APlacein

theCountry:AboriginalAustralian Paintings.On view through May 21; The AlteredLandscape:Selectionsfromthe CarolFrancBuckAlteredLandscape PhotographyCollection.On display through July 5; TheJohnandMaryLou PaxtonCollection.On view through June 4; KristinPosehnArchitectures.On display through May 21; MaynardDixon:The PaltenghiCollections.On view through July 16; MiradasAncientRootsinModernand ContemporaryMexicanArt.On display through July 16; PeterStichbury:Anatomy ofaPhenomenon.On view through May 28; Spinifex:AboriginalPaintingsfrom theRobertKaplanandMargaretLevi Collection.On display through May 28. Thu, 5/18-Sun, 5/21; Wed, 5/24, 10am. $1-$10. 160

W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): Science

Underground.Located on the museum’s lower level, Science Underground features an eclectic, subterranean collection of exhibits from The Discovery’s first five years, including big, blue building blocks, Electrosketch, Nano Science, an oversized Nevada puzzle, the Tube-oPhone and a walking piano. Thu, 5/18-Sat, 5/20, 10am; Sun, 5/21, noon; Tue 5/23-Wed

5/24, 10am. $10-$12. 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.

FILM

IXCANUL (VOLCANO): In Jayro Bustamante’s 2015 film, María, a 17-year-old Mayan (Kaqchikel) girl, lives on the slopes of an active volcano in Guatemala where she and her family cultivate coffee. She has been promised to a man in an arranged marriage but wants to emigrate to the United States. Sun, 5/21, 6pm. $5$9. Artemisia MovieHouse, Good Luck

Macbeth Theatre, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

MUSIC

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Reno Wind

Symphony will present this concert featuring Johan De Meij’s Symphony No. 1 “The Lord of the Rings.” Sun 5/21, 3pm. $5. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

MUSIC INDUSTRY NIGHT: Drink local beer,

plan upcoming projects and learn about events going on in the area. Sometimes a band or two will drop in to perform. Wed, 5/24, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484. RHYTHM & RAWHIDE: This country-

western flavored fundraiser for the Reno Philharmonic and the Reno Rodeo Foundation features the Reno Phil conducted by Laura Jackson with special guest vocalists Brett James and Chris Destefano of Music City Hit Makers. Fri, 5/19, 6pm. $250. Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393.

SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH: Enjoy live music

by the Chuck Hughes Band and brunch presented by chez louie. The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary Bar. Reservations encouraged. Sun, 5/21, 10am-2pm.

Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 284-2921, www.nevadaart.org.

TO OPERA WITH LOVE: Sierra Music Society’s program features works by Puccini,

Mozart, Verdi, R. Strauss, Rimsky-

Korsakov and more performed by soprano Irina Kasimova and baritone/ tenor Chris Nelson, accompanied by

Bryan Chuan. Sat, 5/20, 5pm. $10-$15.

Shepard of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South, Carson City, (775) 233-5105, poperanv.org.

ONSTAGE

A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE: In Martin

McDonagh’s dark comedy, Carmichael has been searching for his missing left hand for almost half a century. Enter two bickering lovebirds with a hand to sell, and a hotel clerk with an aversion to gunfire and get set for a roller coaster of love, hate, desperation and hope. Thu, 5/18-Sat, 5/20, 7:30pm; Sun, 5/21, 2pm. $12-

$20. Restless Artists’ Theatre Company, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074,

BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS: Brüka Theatre

for Children presents this interactive retelling of the Brothers Grimm classic about four farm animals no longer needed by their masters and who are convinced they can earn a good living as musicians. They leave their homes and pursue their dreams. Wed, 5/24, 4:30pm. Sierra View Library, Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

GUGU DRUM GROUP: Arts For The Schools presents the theatrical music group hailing from Shanghai. GuGu Drum Group tells ancient Chinese fables and tales through theatrical drum vignettes. Fri, 5/19, 7pm. $5-$45. North Tahoe High

School Theater, 2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe

City, (530) 582-8278.

HOOTCHY KOOTCHY GIRLS VINTAGE CABARET

SPRING FLING: The cabaret show combines Hollywood glamour and kitschy vaudeville. Fri, 5/19, 7:30pm; Sat, 5/20, 5pm

& 8pm. $22-$25. Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-5233.

MURDER IN GREEN MEADOWS: Two married

couples meet in the small suburban town of Green Meadows, Illinois. Together, the four fast friends spend their days playing games, gossiping, telling jokes and lending a hand to one another. However, as the months go by and masks begins to slip between the two households, a whirlwind of startling confessions and betrayals leaves one of them dead and the rest to pick up (or cover) the pieces. Performances are Thursday-Sunday through May 28. Thu, 5/18-Sat, 5/20, 7:30pm; Sun 5/21, 2pm. $15-$22. Reno Little

Theater, (775) 813-8900.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA: The

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is a contemporary take on the classic tale and features some of the song-writing duo’s most beloved songs. Fri, 5/19, 8pm; Sat 5/20, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 5/21, 1pm & 7pm. $55-

$85. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

STUPID F**KING BIRD: Brüka Theatre

presents Aaron Posner’s twisted dramedy and adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece TheSeagull—a story about love and loss, life and death, art and artifice. In this edgy, funny and contemporary retelling of an old story, Posner has discovered the new forms that Chekhov’s protagonist called for over a century ago, breaking down barriers between what is real and what is imaginary. The play opens with a post-show opening night champagne reception and appetizers on May 19. The show runs weekly Thursday through Sunday through June 17. Evening shows begin at 8pm. Fri, 5/19-Sat, 5/20, 8pm; Sun,

5/21, 2pm. $18-$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.

TITUS ANDRONICUS: Titus Andronicus is locked in a violent cycle of revenge with

Tamora that spins wildly out of control in one of Shakespeare’s most bloody plays. Good Luck Macbeth’s production will feature an all-female cast and will be set against the backdrop of a women’s prison in Nevada in the 1920s. Thu, 5/18 -Sat, 5/20, 7:30pm. $15-$18. Good Luck

Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716.

UPSTAGE RENO CELEBRITY LIP SYNC BATTLE:

The lip sync battle/musical reality competition brings together participants from media, local non-profits and all walks of life. This family-friendly event features contestants lipsyncing musical hits while competing in an elimination round for a chance to win the champion’s belt and bragging rights in the final round. A panel of celebrity judges will choose the best performance based on the level of creativity and style. The event is a fundraiser for Disability Resources & New2U Computers. Sat, 5/20, 7pm. $49$690. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-1126.

SPORTS & FITNESS

ANIMAL ARK STAMPEDE 5K RUN: The event

includes family-friendly activities, face painting, reduced or free admission to the Animal Ark, vendors and exhibitors. There are three runs this year: the 5K, a kids’ 1-mile and a tot run. Sat, 5/20, 8:30am. $10-$35 race entry, half-off admission fees. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3431, www.animalark.org.

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through

Galena Creek Park with a local specialist. Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 5/20, 10am. Free, donations welcome. Galena Creek Visitor

Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

RENO 1868 FC : Reno’s professional soccer club takes on the Seattle Sounders II. Sat, 5/20, 7:30pm. $11-$24. Greater Nevada

Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000.

RENO ACES: The minor league baseball team plays the Round Rock Express, Thu, 5/18, 11:35am. $8-$33. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., www.renoaces.com.

CLASSES

C@PITAL CODERS: Learn how to code or improve coding skills at Carson City

Library’s new club The C@pital Coders.

The club will practice coding through activities using NC Lab, Makey Makey,

Scratch and more. Tue, 5/23, 4pm. Free.

Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St.,

Carson City, (775) 887-2244.

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP: This

beginners class will be taught by Rex Reed. Learn about the construction of a mountain dulcimer, its history, how to tune it and play it and how to read mountain dulcimer tablature. By the end of the class, you should be able to play a simple song or two, and if time permits, a duet. Sat, 5/20, 9:30am. $50. Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S. Center St., 775-8435500, www.mountainmusicparlor.com.

OPEN ART DAY WORKSHOP: Pop in to Reno Art

Works, check out the latest gallery show and then get creative for two hours. A project will be provided each session and some days have guest teachers.. All supplies are provided. All experience levels welcome. Fri, 5/19, 11am. Free. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 391-0278, www.renoartworks.org.

PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF RENO: PSOR meets

every Wednesday. There is painting from life models (no instruction). All artists are welcome. Wed, 5/24, 9am. $10. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., 775) 786-1128, www.nvfinearts.com.

WATERCOLOR PAINTERS OPEN GROUP: This is a

group of watercolor painters who paint together and learn from each other. Fri, 5/19, 9am. $5. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St, (775) 786-1128. WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS: Multiple hour-long

workshops and presentations on various topics. Topics vary from consciousness to art, music, social networking, theater, etc. Contact ksweetsparlormint@gmail. com if you are interested in facilitating a workshop. Wed, 5/24, 6pm. The

Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St.. www.potentialistworkshop.com.

COMMUNITY

BREAST CANCER—ON WITH LIFE: Saint Mary’s

team of social workers and educators, as well as breast cancer survivors, meet weekly to discuss cancer survivorship. The group meets in the Tumor Board Conference Room. Tue, 5/23, 4:30pm. Free. Saint Mary’s Center for Health, 645 N. Arlington Ave., Suite 120, (775) 722-1222, .

BRIDGE GROUP: Have fun playing bridge in a friendly group setting. All skill levels welcome. Fri, 5/19, 1-4pm. Free. South

Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Find a table and play a game. Fri, 5/19, 4-6pm. Free. Sierra View

Library, Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia

St., (775) 827-3232.

KNITTING AND CROCHET CLUB: This group

meets on the second and third Saturday of each month and is open to all who knit or crochet. Sat, 5/20, 1-3pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

KNITTING GROUP: Learn to knit at this group that meets every first and third

Sunday. Sun, 5/21, 1-3pm. Free. Spanish

Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way,

Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: This month’s book

selection is FamilyJewelsby Stuart Woods. Sun, 5/21, 1-2pm. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

SO LITERARY BOOK CLUB: This book club

meets every third Thursday. Thu, 5/18, 2-4pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

TUESDAY NIGHT YARN CREW: All skill levels

and yard crafts are welcome to this “sit and knit” group. Tue, 5/23, 5:30-7pm. Free.

South Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

VOLUNTEER MIXER: Girl Scouts of the Sierra

Nevada seeks enthusiastic people who want to make a positive impact in girls’ lives and expand their own world beyond what they thought it could be. Girl

Scouts will provide training, mentoring and a variety of ongoing support and information systems. Thu, 5/18, 6pm. Free. Round Table Golden Valley, 1075

North Hills Blvd., Ste. 110, (775) 322-0642.