Community briefs

Carson City

Indian taco sale to benefit powwow

Indian Taco Sale fundraiser is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday at 2900 S. Curry St. Free deliveries with five or more orders. Cost is $5 for Indian Taco; $2 for bread; $1 for soda or water. For information, call 351-4870 or 443-7460. All proceeds go toward the Nevada Day Pow Wow.

Desert exhibit 'Ranging' opens

The Nevada Arts Council presents "Ranging" an exhibit of Emily Silver's paintings which highlight her visceral, historical and spiritual connection with the desert.

Her artwork will be on display through Nov. 30 at the Carson City Nevada Arts Council's OSX Gallery, 716 N. Carson St., Suite A.

The gallery is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 687-6680.

Swing Dance Club event Wednesday

High Sierra Swing Dance Club is going out dancing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dick's Bar. Dick's is on Highway 50 in Mound House.

Veterans sought for Carson Middle School Stake-Out

Carson Middle School's eighth-grade students will be creating placards to honor veterans for its annual CMS Stake-out.

A Veteran Luncheon will be 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Wednesday to match local veterans with students who do not have a family member or friend who has served in the armed forces.

The school is seeking veterans who are willing to be interviewed (it will even provide lunch). Veterans are encouraged to bring photographs and memorabilia to share.

If you know of someone or a family member who is willing to come in for the luncheon, the service member will be included in the Stake-out.

Due to the construction this year, please enter the school at the main entrance along King Street.

The Veteran and Flag Ceremony will be Nov. 9 at the middle school. The time will be announced later.

Call 283-2820 for information.

Webcast on health-care options for small businesses

Health Care Options for Your Business," the fourth program in the Wells Fargo Small Business Webcast series, will premiere 11 a.m. Wednesday. Registration is free at www.wellsfargo.com/biz/webcast This webcast will provide small business owners with informative, relevant, and timely advice for better managing their options and decisions around health care.

Reno

Exhibit on Yosemite opens at Nevada Museum of Art

The Nevada Museum of Art presents "Preview Yosemite: Art of an American Icon" through Jan. 13.

The exhibit presents more than 100 works that explore the rich artistic and cultural traditions that have helped to shape America's understanding of this most-celebrated of national parks.

The Nevada Museum of Art's Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts E. L. Wiegand Gallery is at 160 W. Liberty St, off of Lake Street, in Reno.

Admission is free for NMA members; $10 adults, $8 students/seniors.

For information, visit www.nevadaart.org or call 329-3333.