Calendar of events

Today

- Toys for Tots pick up, 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Nevada Appeal office, 580 Mallory Way.

- Carson City School District Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Sierra Room.

- Dean Everett performs through Sunday at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.today-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

- Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll performs through Jan. 4 at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

Wednesday

- Toys for Tots pick up, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nevada Appeal office, 580 Mallory Way.

- "Lotus and Sword" Shaolin Monks, masters of kung fu. perform through Dec. 30 at the Eldorado Showroom, Reno. Tickets, information: 786-5700.