Community briefs

Carson City

Carson City Republican Lincoln Day Dinner

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its Lincoln Day Dinner 7 p.m. tonight, Carson Nugget. A VIP reception will be at Glen Eagles at 4:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call 841-1800.

Library hosts Bargain Book Sale

The Friends of the Carson City Library hosts a Bargain Book Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday, 900 N. Roop St. All proceeds will benefit the Carson City Library. For information, call 882-5458 or 841-6284.

Douglas County

Benefit for Mattinson Family

A Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction help the Mattinson family defray medical expenses 5-9 p.m. Saturday, St. Gall's Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Ln., Gardnerville.

Douglas County School District teachers, Robyn and Donovan Mattinson's son Britt collapsed and died at flag football practice.

For information, call 721-0828 or gingereasley@verizon.net.

Fernley

Pasta feed to aid flood victims

A community pasta feed to benefit Fernley flood victims will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today at the Fernley Senior Center. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for seniors and children younger than 12. For information, call 575-3370.

Reno/Sparks

'Hansel and Gretel' on stage in Reno

"Hansel and Gretel" takes center stage 7:30 p.m. tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.

For information and tickets visit www.pioneercenter.com or call (877) 840-0457 or 786-4046.

Tahoe Meadows

Trekking Tahoe Meadows

A free trek of Tahoe Meadows will be offered by the U.S. Forest Service 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the west end of Tahoe Meadows on the south side of the Mt. Rose Highway (NV431).

Each guided snowshoe/ski trek travels to a scenic overlook of Lake Tahoe. For information, call 884-8103.

Smith Valley

Soroptimist International of Smith Valley hosts Wine Affaire

Soroptimist International of Smith Valley and Beta Sigma Phi of Smith Valley is hosting the Wine, Chocolate and Art Affaire 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Smith Valley Community Hall in Wellington. Cost is $25. For information or to purchase tickets, call 465-2450 or 465-9682.

Dayton

Lyon County Republican Central Committee to meet Saturday

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will meet 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater Nevada Credit Union, 555 Highway 50 East, Dayton. For information, call 246-1520.