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Dayton

Misfits offer another melodrama at Odeon

The Misfits will perform "Dirty Deeds Don't Do or Dayton Diggins Again," at 7:30 p.m.. March 17, 18, 24, and 25 in the Odeon Hall.

This rousing melodrama features Bunco DeSneer and his gang, who have purchased Dayton Diggins from Henrietta Steindrinker at the Gopher Ranch and set up a scam with the Easymoney Mine. The scheme works until Bunco learns from Monty Mountainman he was sold a town Henrietta didn't own, and in the end learns that dirty deeds don't do.

Tickets are $10 and seats can be reserved online at http://www.misfitstheatregroup.org or by calling (775) 246-9622.

Silver Springs

Equestrian group to hold trail ride and clinic

The Lyon County Horseman's Association will hold a Fun/No Fuss Ride at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Double Trouble Saloon on Highway 50 West. Riders should bring a side dish, salad or dessert. There will be a 50/50 drawing and other prizes.

The ride is free to members; $5 for nonmembers. Call Desiree Hale at 577-9503 or Denise Walker at 629-0713.

The group will also hold a Helping Hands Clinic at 11 a.m. March 11 at Sams Ranch, 2325 Ramsey Weeks Cutoff, Silver Springs. Attendees should bring a side dish for a potluck lunch. Call Andy or Frances Sams at 577-2956 or Desiree Hale at 577-9503.

Virginia City

Bar to hold Beach Party

The Old Washoe Club is holding its fourth annual Beach Party at 6 p.m. Saturday at the bar, 112 S. C St., Virginia City.

The historic saloon will be covered in sand, and party-goers will feast on roast pig, oysters and shrimp.

Road Daddy will perform at 8:30, and there will be prizes given in the Ugly Hawaiian Shirt and bikini contests.

Cover charge is $20 at the door and $15 in advance. Cost includes a drink, dancing and getting lei'd.

For more information, or to pay with a credit card, call (775) 847-7210.

Oscar party at Mandarin Garden Restaurant planned

The first annual Academy Award Bash - Comstock-style, will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant. Doors open at 4:30 p.m..

Walk the mini red carpet and vote along as the winners are announced on a big-screen plasma TV. A silent auction and raffles will be offered during the commercials to help raise money for Virginia City events.

Cost is $25 and includes a four-course buffet dinner and dessert. Cocktails and champagne will be available at special "Oscar" night prices.

Tickets may be purchased at the Virginia City visitor center or the Mandarin Garden Restaurant, or call 847-0311 or 847-9288.

'Albert Awards' to be handed out Sunday

The Gold Hill Theater Troupe will hold its annual "Albert Awards" presentation at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Gold Hill Hotel, just before the Oscars are televised.

Alberts will be handed out to actors, writers and directors who created or performed in the troupe's 2005 plays, including "Taming of the Shrew," "Betty Jean," "The Rose of Sharon," "The Diamond Pendant" and "Vengeance and Vendetta on the Comstock."

After the Alberts, guests can watch the Oscar presentation on a big-screen TV in the hotel's great room.

Cost is $20 and includes a buffet of hors d'oeuvres. For more information, call 847-0111.

Fry cooks face off at Mountain Oyster Festival

The "Gonadologists" will start their stoves up March 18 at the 15th annual Mountain Oyster Fry in Virginia City.

Some new and some experienced cooks will be competing for bragging rights and trophies in several categories, using lamb fries flown in from New Zealand.

There are still a few spots available for anyone who is interested in competing against the top-notch chefs, camp cooks and just plain cooks .

The cost to compete is $70, and cooks can purchase additional amounts of fries, as well as sell side orders to add a little profit to their own fries.

For more information and application forms, call the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce at 847-9016.

St. Patrick's Day parade set

The Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band will be the grand marshals at the annual Virginia City St. Patrick's Day Parade down C Street at noon March 19.

The band was chosen in honor of its 12th place finish in the World Championship Pipe Band Competition in Scotland last year.

Other expected entries are the Sons and Daughters of Erin, Beauregard the Car-driving Dog and the Comstock Living Legends.

For more information or for an entry form, call 847-0311.

Storey County holds drug-awareness night

From 5:30 - 8 p.m. March 23, in the Hugh Gallagher Elementary School multipurpose room, citizens can learn the signs and risks of methamphetamine usage, as well as how to get help. The Community Chest will provide free baby-sitting for the event.

For information, call 847-9311.