Dayton-area briefs

Dayton

After-school crafts featured at library

After-school crafts will be featured at the Dayton Branch Library. The program is geared toward first- through fifth-graders.

The program is 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Call 246-6212.

Library offers story time for children

Children's Story Time is 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday at the Dayton Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. The program is designed for preschool-age children. Call 246-6212.

Hike scheduled for El Dorado Canyon

Weather permitting and subject to trail conditions, a hike in scenic El Dorado Canyon will take place Saturday for the Carson City Senior Center and Sunday for the Sierra Club.

These 12-mile round trips hikes are open to all experienced and conditioned hikers.

A portion of El Dorado Canyon has a year-round stream with willows and cottonwoods, and the hike will cross it many times. There will be varied rock formations and lunch at a large natural arch.

Elevation gain will be under 1,000 feet, but the pace will be fast. No dogs.

Call 775-530-2935 at least two days prior to the hike for details andsign ups.

Dayton High Boosters to meet at library

The Dayton High School Booster Club's board meeting is 7 p.m. Monday at the school library.

Call 847-2179 for more information.

Fallon

Portuguese singing star to perform

The Churchill Arts Council will present a performance by Portuguese singer Ana Moura at the Oats Park Art Center in Fallon at 8 p.m. Jan. 27. Doors open at 7, and there will be a no-host bar.

Tickets are $17 for CAC members or $20 for nonmembers and are available in Fallon at Jeff's Copy Express, Postage Plus and ITT/NAS Fallon.

CAC also now accepts Visa and Mastercard for ticket purchases at (775) 423-1440.

Silver Springs

Karate classes offered for kids

The Lyon County Human Services Recreation Division is offering kids' karate classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Silver Springs.

Tuesday classes will be at the Pony Express Room at the Silver Springs Elementary and Silver Stage Middle schools; and on Wednesday, in the cafeteria.

Cost is $5 per child and $2.50 for an additional child from a family.