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8/30:Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff Barbecue competitors from across the nation compete for cash prizes and bragging rights to the best ribs in the West during the 29th annual event, which includes a beer garden, arts and crafts vendor booths, and a kids’ area featuring a variety of rides and activities. The end-of-summer affair also features live music on two stages. Headliners on the main stage include The Romantics on Aug. 30, Night Ranger on Aug. 31, Love & Theft on Sept. 1, Gin Blossoms on Sept. 2, Eric Paslay on Sept. 3 and A Flock of Seagulls on Sept. 4. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. except on Sept. 4, which starts at 3 p.m. The barbecue festival takes place along Victorian Avenue in downtown Sparks and opens on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and runs through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, when the winners of the cookoff will be announced. Festival hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 30-Sept. 3 and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 4. Admission is free. Call 356-3300.

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2017 TAHOE STAR TOURS: On Friday evenings,

Tahoe Star Tours will meet in Café Blue at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, with the telescopic viewing portion of the evening taking place on the open meadow in the backyard of the property. Fri, 8/25, 8:15pm. $20-$40. The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, www.tahoestartours.com.

BURNING MAN: Tens of thousands of people gather in the Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression and self-reliance. Sun, 8/27-Mon, 9/4. $425. Black Rock Desert,

Gerlach, burningman.org.

CANFEST: The international canned beer festival features live music, a silent disco, entertainment, food, vendors and unlimited beer samples from various microbreweries. The event benefits the

Reno Bike Project. Sat, 8/26, 5pm. $40$50. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second

St., www.canfestbeer.com. COIN DISPLAYS AND COIN EXCHANGE: Reno Coin

Club and the Nevada State Museum will have Native American and presidential dollars, as well as national park quarters, including the San Francisco mint quarters. Fri, 8/25, 10am. $8, free for kids under age 18. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, www.renocoinclub.org.

CREATING EQUILIBRIUM: A three-day

solutions-focused, innovation forum and festival featuring music by Secret Stash, Dispatch, Allen Stone, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, among others. Fri, 8/25-Sun, 8/27. Prices vary. Squaw Valley Resort, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, creatingequilibrium.com.

DOWNTOWN RENO FARMERS MARKET:

Shoppers can choose from fresh-picked produce, a variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts and crafts, assorted flowers and prepared foods and children’s activities. Thu, 8/24, 4-9pm. Free. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 746-5024. ELECTRONICS SWAP: All kinds of electronics and electronic components are welcome, with a focus on music-related equipment.

Sun, 8/27, 10am-2pm. $1. The Holland

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

FEED THE CAMEL: The fourth annual food truck gathering features some of the best food trucks in the Truckee Meadows and local beer. Wed, 8/30, 5pm. Free.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925

Riverside Drive, www.facebook.com/

Feed-The-Camel-256832417824677/.

HOGS FOR THE CAUSE WEEKEND: The two-day

event benefits families fighting pediatric brain cancer. The event kicks off Friday evening at 6:30pm with the Hogs For The Cause Gala in the Steak and Lobster House, followed by a concert featuring Muddy Magnolias and special guest The Suitcase Junkees starting at 9pm. The second day of the event starts off with the Courtyard Barbecue at 1pm, followed by a concert featuring New Monsoon and Afrolicious at 9pm. Fri, 8/25, 6:30pm; Sat,

8/26, 1pm. $0-$125. Crystal Bay Club, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, (775) 833-6333, www.crystalbaycasino.com.

LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING: The Lucas Oil

Off Road Racing Series is a nationally televised off road racing series on a short course track where spectators watch all of the high-flying action from their seats in the grandstands. Watch Brian Deegan, Jeremy McGrath, Carl Renezeder, Rodrigo Ampudia and the top racers of the sport reach speeds of 90 mph and jump 100-plus feet through the air in 900-horsepower trucks. Sat, 8/26-Sun, 8/27, 9am. $30. Wild West

Motorsports Park, 12005 East I-80, Exit 23, Mustang, www.lucasoiloffroad.com.

NNMC—GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE:

Learn about a new treatment that is an alternative to prolonged medication in this presentation by Michael Murray, a surgeon at Northern Nevada Medical Center, and otolaryngologist Jeffrey Beall. Thu 8/24, 6pm. Free. Sparks Medical Office Building, 2385 E. Prater Way, Ste. 201, Sparks, (775) 331-7000.

RENO RODEO 100 STORYTELLING: The second

installment in the storytelling series explores the history and narratives from 100 years of Reno Rodeo. Sat, 8/26, 6pm. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., (775) 525-1088.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack

C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties on Saturday. 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, 8/26, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

STORY SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF THE

AMERICAN WEST: Discover Northern Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage through visual and musical storytelling presented by songwriter/performer Jim Eaglesmith and nature photographer/ geologist Mark Vollmer. Sat, 8/26, 7pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2017

TAHOE MOUNTAIN BIKE & BREW FESTIVAL: The

Divided Sky and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association present the fifth annual festival, which kicks off on Saturday with the Meyers Triple Crown ride, followed by an afternoon and evening of live music, barbecue, beer, vendors of various products and services and a kids zone. The festival continues on Sunday with bike demos and shuttles providing regular access to Corral and Armstrong Connector trail network. Sat, 8/26, 7am-6pm; Sun, 8/27, 9am-4pm. $35-

$60 registration fees, free admission to festival. The Divided Sky, 3200 Highway 50, Meyers, www.tahoemtbfestival.com.

WASHOE READS—THE ORPHAN MASTER’S SON:

Join Washoe County Library System, in partnership with Nevada Humanities, to celebrate a community-wide read of Adam Johnson’s The Orphan Master’s Son. Book discussions will take place in three parts at several library locations through Sept. 15. Meet the author at the 4th Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on Sept. 16, at venues throughout the Downtown Reno Arts Corridor. Fri, 8/25, 4pm. Free. North Valleys Library, 1075 North Hills Boulevard, (775) 972-0281.

ALL AGES

THE BIGGEST LITTLE BUG ADVENTURE WITH

NEVADA BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES: Discover

Nevada’s amazing arthropods during this hands-on program. Interact with millipedes, beetles and more at the bug petting zoo. Create and take a small packet of native pollinator seeds for the bees and butterflies in your own garden. Sun, 8/27, 2pm. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 424-1800.

SIERRA VIEW CODING CLUB: This is a drop-in

club for kids who code or want to learn. Using the self-paced NCLab platform, students learn the basics of computer programming and can earn the Governor’s NV Ready 21 Certificate. Wed, 8/30, 4pm. Free. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

ART

ART SOURCE GALLERY: MovingtheWorld—

Once,Twice,Nevermore.View an art installation by Yuyu Yang, as well as Art Source Gallery’s art collection. Thu, 8/24Wed, 8/30, 10am. Free. Art Source Gallery, 2195 S. Virginia St., Ste. 102, (775) 828-3525.

ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Open

SpacesandSpecialPlaces—TheArtof Conservation.This benefit art show and sale for Nevada Land Trust runs through Aug. 31. Thu, 8/24-Wed, 8/30, 11am-

4pm. Free. Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896. COURTHOUSE GALLERY, CARSON CITY

COURTHOUSE: IndustrialArtSports Edition.Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition features the design work of five northern Nevada sports equipment designers and manufacturers. The show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery is open Monday-Friday. Thu, 8/24-Fri, 8/2; Mon, 8/28-Wed, 8/30, 8am-5pm. Free.

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

HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: WhereThe

ShadowCatchesYou.This month’s exhibition features work by Nathaniel Benjamin, Summer Orr and Rita Salt. Consisting of printmaking, ceramic and textile pieces, WheretheShadowCatches Youtakes viewers on a trip through the artists’ combined memories where trauma lingers and attempts to reconcile or at least bandage the pains of the past. The exhibition is on view Tuesday-Friday through Aug. 25. Thu, 8/24-Fri, 8/25,

3-6pm. Free. Holland Project Gallery, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.

METRO GALLERY: DesertDreams. Peter

Ruprecht’s photography attempts to capture the natural spirit of people and places all across the world. Desert Dreamsis on display Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu, 8/24-Fri, 8/25; Mon, 8/28-Wed, 8/30, 8am-5pm. Free. Metro

Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: A40-Year

CollectionoftheArtofLadyJill.Plein air watercolorist Lady Jill Mueller presents favorite works from her personal collection over the last 40 years. This display will be up until Oct. 25. Library hours are 10am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-7pm on Wednesday and 11am-5pm on Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Thu, 8/24-Sat, 8/26; Mon, 8/28-Wed, 8/30, 10am. Free.

Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO:

ConstructingMemories.DJD Foundation/ Art Heals War Wounds present a show of fiber art by Lynda Yuroff and Luana Ritch. The exhibition runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 31. Thu, 8/24, Sat, 8/26-Sun, 8/27, Tue,

8/29, noon-6pm. Free. Reid House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668.

SIERRA ROOM AT CARSON CITY COMMUNITY

CENTER: TahoeClarity.The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its photography exhibition by artist Dylan Silver. The artwork will be on display MondayThursday through Nov. 9. Thu, 8/24, Mon, 8/28-Wed, 8/30, 5-8pm. Free. Sierra Room,

Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 283-7421.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM & CULTURAL

CENTER: AColorfulLife.Sierra Watercolor Society’s judged exhibit features new watercolor paintings by local artists. Both framed and unframed original paintings are available for sale. The exhibit is on display Tuesday-Saturday through Sept. 30. Thu, 8/24-Sat, 8/26; Tue, 8/29-Wed, 8/30, 11am. Free. Sparks

Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 852-1583, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT: TheNationalPoster

Retrospceticus.The show features over 150 of the most prominent poster designers from around the world, including work by Aaron Draplin, Daniel Danger, Teagan White and Jay Ryan. Art prints and posters for bands like The Black Keys, Ice-T and Wilco will be on display in the Serva Pool space. Thu, 8/24, 6:30pm. Free. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY: From

theGarden.This collaborative show features work by Ana McKay and Ally Messer. McKay works in ink and watercolor and Messer works in various forms of printmaking. McKay’s delicate botanical paintings recall traditional plant diagrams while Messer creates prints of anthropomorphic vegetables. Through their exhibit, the artists create themes of “compassion and cultivation.” From theGardenwill be up through Sept. 9. The closing reception will be held on Aug. 30, 6-8pm. Thu, 8/24-Wed, 8/30. Free. The

Holland Project Micro Gallery, 945 Record St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

MUSEUMS

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM: Bethe

Astronaut.This innovative, first-person experience for all ages immerses visitors in the science and engineering of spaceflight via a fusion state-of-the-art video game technology, simulators and actual NASA reconnaissance data. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sundays 10am to 4pm. The exhibition runs through Aug. 31. Thu, 8/24-Wed, 8/30. $6-$12. National

Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 830-5295, www.nevadachallenger.org.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: AndreaZittel

Wallsprawl.On view through Dec. 31; City ofDustTheEvolutionofBurningMan. On display through Jan. 7; JessicaRath: Projects. On view through Aug. 27; View fromthePlaya:PhotographsbyEleanor Preger. The exhibition runs through Jan. 7; Unsettled. The exhibition opens on Aug. 26 and runs through Jan. 21. Thu, 8/24Sun, 8/27; Wed, 8/30, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada

Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY

MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): AT.rex Named

Sue. A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of the Tyrannosaurus rex Sue is the centerpiece of this exhibition that also features hands-on and digital interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s amazing past and explore the field of paleontology. Museum hours are 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. The museum is open from 10am to 8pm on Wednesday. The museum will be open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though Sept. 4. Thu, 8/24-Wed, 8/30. $10-

$12. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, www.nvdm.org.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: SherlockHolmes

&theClocktowerMystery.A shocking crime has been committed, and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit!” Challenge your powers of observation and deductive reasoning as you work to solve a baffling mystery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 29. Hours are 10am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. Thu, 8/24-Fri, 8/25; Sun, 8/27,

FILM

THE ARTIST AND THE MODEL: Artemisia

Moviehouse presents this drama directed by Fernando Trueba. As World War II rages nearby, an elderly sculptor in the south of France has lost faith in humanity and himself. Until his wife takes in a refugee, a young Spanish woman who refuels the sculptor’s passions for art, life and beauty—as well as other passions it turns out time had not yet buried. In French and Spanish with subtitles. Sun, 8/27, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: Watch new

releases and family classics on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. All movies start at 8:30pm, weather permitting. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Thu, 8/24, 8:30pm. Free. The Village at Squaw Valley, 1750 Village East Road, Tahoe City, (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com.

MUSIC

A CAPPELLA—HUNDRED MAN CHORUS: A

cappella singers from around the country gather to compete and perform to benefit local school music programs. Come hear the Saturday night concert of the Hundred Man Chorus along with guest champion quartet, Q. Sat, 8/26, 7pm. $15-$20. Circus Circus Mandalay Ballroom, 500 N Sierra St., (775) 2006624, highsierraharmonybrigade.com.

ART OF CHILDHOOD FUND-RAISING GALA: This

fund-raising gala for The Children’s Cabinet features a gourmet dinner and wine, live and silent auctions and a performance by country music singer Ronnie Milsap. The program will also honor community member Butch Anderson, recipient of the Dixie May Philanthropy Award. Fri, 8/25, 5:30pm. $250. Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City, (775) 856-0346, www.childrenscabinet.org.

CELTIC MUSIC SLOW SESSION: Experience

Celtic music making by playing Irish fiddle, Irish whistles, banjos, guitars and bodhrans. Bring what you’ve got. Loaner instruments available. All ages welcome. Thu. 8/24. 6pm. Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S. Center St., (775) 843-5500, mountainmusicparlor.com.

DUSTY GREEN BONES: The five-piece, electric newgrass group performs as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City music series. Sat, 8/26, 7pm. Free. Minnesota

Street Stage, Brewery Arts Center, 449

W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, concerts.levittamp.org/carsoncity.

HEARTACHE TONIGHT: A tribute to the music of The Eagles. Sat, 8/26, 7pm. $20-$35.

Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City

Community Center, 851 E. William St.,

Carson City, (775) 224-5798.

LAURA LOVE: The singer-songwriter and bassist performs. Wed, 8/30, 7:30pm. $20$35. Boathouse Theatre at Valhalla, 1

Valhalla Road, off Highway 89, South Lake

Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com.

MUSIC INDUSTRY NIGHT: Open your ears

to local albums, national releases and more. Make new friends and meet other creatives and/or fans. Wed, 8/30, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484. MUSIC ON THE BEACH: The series

continues with music by Yolo Mambo Band. Fri, 8/25, 6pm. Free. Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, (530) 546-9000, northtahoebusiness.org.

ONSTAGE

LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: The

annual festival features alternating performances of Love’sLabour’sLost and TheHoundoftheBaskervilles. Thu, 8/24-Sun, 8/27, 7:30pm. $15-$99.

Warren Edward Trepp Stage at Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, (800) 747-4697, laketahoeshakespeare.com.

THE MOUNTAINTOP: Katori Hall’s play is a fictional depiction of the Reverend

Martin Luther King’s last night on earth set entirely in Room 306 of the Lorraine

Motel on the eve of his assassination on April 4, 1968. Performances are

Thursday-Saturday through Sept. 16. Thu, 8/24 -Sat, 8/26, 7:30pm. $15. Good

Luck Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

RENO IMPROV SHOW: Join Reno Improv for an evening of spontaneous comedy. Every week is a new show. Sat, 8/26, 8pm. $5 donation. The Potentialist Workshop, 836

E. Second St., (775) 686-8201.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Sierra School of

Performing Arts presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway musical. Fri, 8/25-Sat, 8/26, 7:30pm. $15-$40. Robert

Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 852-7740, www. sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES: Nine parallel lives,

interlocked by four infidelities, one missing person and a mysterious stiletto, are woven through a fragmented series of confessionals and interrogations that gradually reveal a darker side of human nature in this play by Andrew Bovell. Performances are Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 25-Sept. 10. Fri, 8/25-Sat, 8/26, 7:30pm; Sun, 8/27, 2pm. $12-

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

SPORTS & FITNESS

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, 8/26, 10am. Free, donations welcome. Galena

Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose

Highway, (775) 849-4948.

RENO 1868 FC: Reno’s professional soccer club takes on the Swope Park

Rangers. Sat, 8/26, 7:30pm. $15-$27.

Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000, www.reno1868fc.com.

RENO-TAHOE SENIOR SUMMER GAMES: The

event is open to people age 50 and older who love summer sports. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each sport. Thu, 8/24-Sat, 8/26. $10-$45.

Venues throughout Reno, (775) 657-4602. 8/26:Reno Aloha Festival The second annual festival features entertainment, food, vendor area, a Polynesian keiki village where kids can do arts and crafts projects, paint and listen to stories, and workshops and lectures, including fire knife dancing basics, hula dancing and ukulele playing. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat, Aug. 26, at Wingfield Park, between First Street and Arlington Avenue. Admission is free. Call (707) 328-6189 or visit www.renoalohafestival.com.

SENIOR HEALTHY WALKING PROGRAM: Center

for Healthy Aging offers this senior walking program for people age 50 and older every Wednesday. Wed, 8/30, 9am. Free. Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, (775) 384-4324.

LIFESTYLE

BOARDGAMERS OF RENO: Boardgamers of

Reno play a variety of Euro-style board games. The event is open to anyone who wants to play. Tue, 8/29, 5pm. Free. Baldini’s Casino, second floor, 865 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, (775) 453-8406.

SCRAPBOOKING SUNDAY: Bring your photos

and basic supplies to this open scrap. Learn tips and tricks from fellow scrappers Sun, 8/27, 10am. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 424-1800.

SPANISH LANGUAGE PRACTICE AND COFFEE:

This group gets together for one hour to discuss different topics of Spanish grammar over coffee and cookies or sweet bread. You will receive a binder with content corresponding to the day’s lesson. Sat, 8/26, 11am. $10-$20. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, Bldg. B, Ste. 117, (775) 224-6271.

CLASSES

BODY BRUNCH: Life drawing session with mimosas and coffee. Nude model available for drawing, painting and sculpting practice. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own materials. Sat, 8/26, noon. $20.

The Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second

St., (775) 232-9524. BRACELET WORKSHOP: In this class, you’ll make two modern friendship bracelets with metal accents—make one for a friend or a colorful set for yourself.

Local metalsmith Karen Hancock will lead you through the pattern and also set you up with extra thread for making some classic friendship bracelets. Light refreshments and wine will be provided.

Call to RSVP for the workshop. Sat, 8/26, 1pm. $45. Sierra Water Gardens, 2110

Dickerson Road, (775) 622-4090.

GENEALOGY OPEN LAB: Beginner,

intermediate and advanced family researchers are all welcome. Learn how to build your family tree, discover your ancestors and amaze your family with your research skills. Fri, 8/25, 11:30am. Elizabeth Sturm Library, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 674-7602.

WATERCOLOR PAINTERS OPEN GROUP: This is a

group of watercolor painters who paint together and learn from each other. Fri, 8/25, 9am. $5. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.

COMMUNITY

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED: Donors must

be age 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. There are some weight and height restrictions for donors younger than 23 and parental permission is required for all 16-year-old and 17-year-old donors. Contact United Blood Services to make an appointment. Thu, 8/24-Fri 8/25; Mon, 8/28-Wed, 8/30. Free. United Blood

Services, 1125 Terminal Way, (775) 3246454, www.unitedbloodservices.org.