Community briefs

Sunday

Japanese Children's Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Make a carp kite, Japanese paper dolls, lanterns, fans and much more. Free with paid admission. Call 884-2226.



Springtime plants, seeds and farm visit, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., every Sunday, Custom Gardens Certified Organic Farm, 3701 Elm St., Silver Springs. Healthy "starts" available for your container or kitchen garden, farm-grown Nevada-certified organic transplants. Call 577-2069.



Jewish Music Festival, 1-4 p.m., Governor's Mansion, Nevada Room, 606 Mountain St. A fundraiser for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, features multiple artists, door prizes, raffle and food. Cost $5 per person and donation of non-perishable food item. Call 742-6819.



Monday

Karaoke with Kandy Rose from 7 p.m. to midnight, Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road. Must be 21 or older. Call 883-8889.



Concordia University Choir free concert from 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1837 N. Mountain St. Call 882-5252.



Tuesday



Muscle Powered Walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Clear Creek Walk, Old Clear Creek Road. Meet leader Donna Inversin at the Costco parking lot on Clear Creek Road. Call 315-6763.



Salsa lessons from 7 to 9 p.m., Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. With Jo Ann and Roberto. Cost is $5. Call 883-2662.



Tuesday Lecture Series, Ron James on "Mark Twain in Virginia City" at 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Cost is $5; dinner with lecture is $15. Call 847-0111.



Mother's Day Blessings 2008 fundraiser at 6:30 p.m., D'Vine Wine and Bistro, North Stewart St. Proceeds used to provide New Beginnings bags to women seeking shelter. Hors d'oeuvres and music. Call 781-7538.