Briefs

Carson City

Carson City Democratic Central Committee to meet

Carson City Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the AFSCME, Local 4041 office, 709 E. Robinson St. Assemblywoman Bonnie Parnell, District 40, will be guest speaker. For information, call 841-3367 or email carsoncitydems@sbcglobal.net or visit www.NVDems.com, or call 829-1699.

Deadline for Children's Museum logo contest nears

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is looking for a new logo and branding "tag line"/subtitle. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Oct. 1. $100 first prize, top five suggestions will earn cash prizes. Send suggestions to: info@cmnn.org or mail or drop off suggestions and graphics to: Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701. For information, call 884-2226.

McCain-Palin office open

The McCain-Palin '08 Victory office is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday, 1933 California St. Several volunteer opportunities have been set up with Catholic's Coalition, Hispanic's Coalition, Small Business Owners, Sportsman's Coalition, Veterans for McCain, Women's Night (Football Widow Night Mondays), Youth for McCain. A supply of bumper stickers, pins and yard signs are available. For information, call 445-0811.

Carson City Elks host meet the candidates event

Meet the candidates, 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, Carson City Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St. All candidates for mayor, supervisors, judges, assembly, and school district have been invited. Free Hors D'oeuvres. For information, call 882-2177.

Virginia City

Championship Outhouse Races and parade on Saturday

Virginia City's World Championship Outhouse Races will kick off with an outhouse parade, noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, on C Street, followed by a race every half hour. Race finals will start at noon, Sunday, Oct. 4. For the first time a "Ladies Only" race will be held. To register and for information, visit www.VisitVirginiaCityNV.com or stop by the Visitors Center at 86 S. C St., Virginia City or call 847-4386 or 800-718-7587.

Dayton

Dayton Elementary Boosters seek crafters for Holiday Bazaar

Dayton Elementary School Boosters are seeking crafters and small businesses for the Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. For information, call 230-8239 or 246-7460.