Dayton-Area calendar

Today

Tumble Tots Program, 10 a.m., Universal Tae Kwon Do, 1420 Highway 95A, Suite 1, Fernley. Led by Annie Newman of Kid Bright Gymnastics for ages 2-6. Program includes fun, simple movements that help build flexibility, balance and strength in young children. A parent or guardian must be present. $5-10 per class suggested donation. Call 575-6077.

Dinner Theatre Murder-Mystery, 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets. 'Dead End at Piper's' is a murder-mystery that will entertain and engage you. Interact with the actors at various points and the actors will certainly be interacting with you. Bring your deductive skills and a big appetite, because dinner is included, even dessert. Dinner and play are $25; play only $10. Call 847-0433.

Karaoke at Jerry-Lee's Honky Tonk, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, Highway 50, Silver Springs. Call 577-9974.

Three-ball pool tournament, 6 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Saturday

Lyon County Democratic Convention, 8 a.m., Silver Stage High School, 3755 W. Spruce St. County to field 159 delegates as well as alternates. Registration at 8 a.m., convention begins at 10 a.m. Convention floor pass $10; lunch $10. Call 575-1133, 530-8938.

Storey County Democratic Convention, 10 a.m., Virginia City High School, R Street, Virginia City.

Buck & Bob show, 1-5 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Comstock Cowboys, 1-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0322.

Blue Haven, 8:30 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Sunday

International Family Dining, 4:30 p.m., Edith Palmer's Country Inn. Features Italian-style dinner, no-host cocktails. Cost $24; reservations required. Prepared by Heather Beaupre, chef-owner of Secret Service Catering. Call 240-7665.

Albert Awards and Oscars, 4-5 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Members of the Gold Hill Theater Troupe receive awards for their performances in the troupe's 2007 plays, then the Academy Awards are shown on wide-screen TV. Dinner available 5-9 p.m. Call 847-0111.

Wild Will, 3 p.m., Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, C Street, Virginia City. Call 847-0144.

Monday

Karaoke and Open Mike Talent Night, 7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Sing, play an instrument, dance, do comedy, or watch others. Hosted by Perry Arnn. Call 847-0111.

Tuesday

Dayton Business Network International (BNI) meeting, 7 a.m., Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive. Call 847-7260.

Tuesday Lecture Series features "The Mapes Hotel - History of Nevada's First Hotel Casino," 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Presented by Patty Cafferata. Dinner buffet available from 5-7 p.m., with lecture $15; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Dance classes at Piper's Opera House, 5 p.m., 12 North B St., Virginia City. Tuesday night dance classes with Debbie Obiedo, new jazz at 5 p.m., hip-hop at 6 p.m. and tap at 7:15 p.m. $40. Call 847-0433.

Country line dancing, 6-8 p.m., Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive. Taught by professional instructor Bobby Truesdale. Cost is $5. Go to www.daytonvalley.com or call 246-7888.

Wednesday

Karaoke at Jerry-Lee's Honky Tonk, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, Jerry-Lee's Honky Tonk, Highway 50, Silver Springs. Call 577-9974.

Thursday

Baby Time, 10:30 a.m., Dayton Valley Branch Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Music, finger plays, stories and fun for infants through age 3 and their caregivers. Call 246-6212.

Square dance, 7-9 p.m., Dayton High School, 335 Old Dayton Valley Road. The Dayton Silver Squares invite anyone interested in square dancing to Thursday night dances. First visit is free. Call 246-1470 or go to www.squaredancenevada.com.

Those Guys, 6 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Martial arts classes, Children's classes start at 5 p.m. and adult classes at 7:15 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton. Cost is $40 per month. Contact John at 443-5741 or watermolenkarate@wildblue.net.