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Carson City

Free legal advice available for seniors

Seniors aged 60 and older can dial 1-877-693-2161 to be provided free assistance with almost any legal problem that is not criminal in nature.

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Division for Aging Services is funding the service through a grant received by DAS from the United States Administration on Aging. It is staffed by attorneys and paralegals from Nevada Legal Services and the Washoe County Senior Law Project. For information visit http://aging.state.nv.us/index.htm or call 688-2964 extension 253.

Little League sign-ups to start Saturday

Carson City Little League will hold sign ups from 8:30 a.m-noon Saturday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Bring proof of residency and a birth certificate to register. For information visit www.carsoncitylittleleague.org.

Explore Germany at the Carson City Library

Carson City Library will present Explore Germany on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m., in the Library's auditorium. Sven Klatt, originally from East Berlin, will present the informational program. This Thursday night program is bi-monthly and hosts a series of presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to far-away places. Call 887-2244, ext. 1021.

Reno artist exhibits at WNC

Candace Nicol offers two exhibits at WNC Carson City in the coming months. "Waiting for the world to change..." is showing in the College Gallery through Feb. 22. An artist reception is set 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Feb. 5. For information call 445-3235.

Carson Valley

Super DAWG adoption

Super DAWG Saturday adoption event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free spay/neuter for adult dogs and cats, obedience training, "tail-gate" party with hot-dogs, chili, soda, snacks and giveaways with every adult dog adoption at the Douglas Animal Shelter, 921 Pinenut Rd. Gardnerville. For information call 267-7325.

Young at Heart senior club planning a Super Bowl party

Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club will host a Super Bowl Party 2 p.m. Sunday and the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. This is a potluck event. Hot dogs and beverages will be served. For information call 783-6455.

Reno/Sparks

Brüka Theatre presents 'Dirty Blonde'

Dirty Blonde opens 8 p.m. Friday at the Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St. Reno. For mature audiences only. For information or tickets visit www.bruka.org or call 323-3221.

Culinary Concert

The Nevada Opera Association will host a Culinary Concert - Opera 101 Wine Tasting and Musical Exhibition 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Exhibition Hall. Tickets are $75 per person, reserved tables of six are $500. For information and tickets call 786-4046.