Community briefs

Carson City

Sign up now for Community Awards luncheon

The annual Nevada Appeal and Carson Access Television's Community Awards luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. May 13 at the Carson Nugget.

Sign up now at the Appeal offices, 580 Mallory Way, or order by mail by sending a request to Nicole Wegener, P.O. Box 2288, Carson City, 89702. Lunch is $15 if reservations are made in advance or $20 at the door. Call 882-2111 for information.

Bake, elephant and craft sale set for weekend after Masses

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 2132, Corpus Christi Church, is holding a bake, elephant and craft sale Saturday after 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Masses, Sunday after 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Masses.

For information, call 841-3295.

Order Mother's Day candy treats early

The Carson City Senior Citizens Center has See's Candy available for Mother's Day at the Senior Center Gift Shop, 911 Beverly Drive.

A great selection can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

For information, call the Gift Shop at 883-7887.

Remember Carson's water restrictions

Carson City gardeners starting up their sprinkler systems are reminded that water restrictions are in effect for Carson City from June 1 to Oct. 1.

Those with odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. People with even-numbered addresses will be allotted Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Outside watering is prohibited on Mondays.

For information, call Development Services Public Works Division at 887-2355, ext. 1025.

RV club meeting at Grandma Hattie's

Carson City RoadRunners RV Club will meet today at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant at 12:45 p.m.

For information, call Gerald St. Leger, 841-3110 or Harold Hanson, 265-3828.

Gardnerville

Vendors sought for next month's Heritage Run event

Vendors and crafters are wanted for the Heritage Run Benefit to take place May 21-22 at the Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Proceeds of the weekend event will benefit Northern Nevada Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The event weekend will consist of a poker run, blood drives, raffles, barbecue, arts and crafts booths, family games, music by Crazy Texas Gypsies, Déja Blues, Trey Stone, Wicker Box and a 2005 Fatboy Harley raffle.

Raffle tickets cost $10. A one-day pass can be purchased for $15, and a two-day pass for $20. That includes entry, one meal ticket and 10 raffle tickets.

Poker run entries cost $25 per vehicle and include a free T-shirt, a pen, meal ticket and 10 raffle tickets.

If you are a vendor, wanting affordable rates and entertainment while you display your goods, call 246-7699.

Last year, the Heritage Run raised $3,000 for various local charities.

Reno

History of Comstock women topic of class

"Special Problems: History of the Comstock - Women on the Comstock" will be taught from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 16 at UNR's, Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno; and from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 30 in Virginia City.

The Comstock Lode and Virginia City area figure prominently not only in the history of Nevada, but also in the history of the western United States and the history of the mining industry generally.

This class will provide a brief overview of Comstock history, and then move to the subject of how Comstock history provides insights into the role of women in the creation of western U.S. communities. Internet and e-mail access are required. Students provide their own transportation to Virginia City.

Fee: $98, one undergraduate credit; or $130.50, one graduate credit.

For information and to preregister, call Extended Studies at the university, 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.