Calendar of events

Today

-- A free lecture by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung on "Chinese Americans and the Building of the American Railroads" will be at 7 p.m. at the Nevada State Railroad Museum on South Carson Street near Fairview Drive. Call 687-6953.

-- The Senior Service Network's first meeting of the year is at 8 a.m. in First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser St. It will be the kick-off for planning of Senior Celebration 2004 in April. Call Laurie Olson at 687-4210, ext. 222.

-- Carson City Democratic Central Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the State of Nevada Employees Association Conference Room, 709 E. Robinson St. Guest speaker is Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover. An election of officers will also be held. Call 841-DEMS(3367).

-- Sierra Nevada Republican Women meet at noon for a luncheon meeting at Two Guys From Italy, 1488 Main St., Minden. Columnist Jon Ralston is guest speaker. For call information, reservations, 265-2841.

-- Chazz performs through Saturday at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, 1627 Highway 395, Minden. Call 782-9711.

-- The Motifs perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge, 501 N. Carson St., from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Thursday and Sunday, and 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 882-1626.