Northern Nevada briefly

Republican Central

to meet Thursday

Carson City Republican Central Committee will meet, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Thursday, April 23 at the Plaza Hotel, 801 S. Carson St. in the Sierra Room. Assemblyman Don Gustavson will speak. For information, call 883-1362.

Carson Valley Sertoma chili cookoff

The Carson Valley Sertoma hosts their 17th chili cookoff and craft fair fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.,m., Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, Carson Valley Inn, between the store and casino, 1627 Highway 395 N, Minden. Enjoy food and chili; beer and wine; and chili tasting. Five valuable raffle prizes will be awarded each day. Live music by The Carl and The Classics. Awards for Green Chili, Salsa and Red Chili. Contests for Miss Chili Pepper, Mr. Hot Sauce and Shoot and Holler. For information, call 265-5463.

Dangberg Home Ranch tours

Nevada State Parks invites the public to tour the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, west of Minden on Highway 88. Tours are 10 a.m. and

2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. The tours last about one hour. Reservations are required and are limited to ten people. Tour admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. For reservations and information, e-mail dangber

granch@parks.nv.gov or call 783-9417.

Peace, Reconciliation lecture Saturday

Ryder Stevens, C.S., Army Chaplain will present a free lecture on healing "Peace and Reconciliation, Practical Help Right Where You Need It," 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at First Church of Christ Scientist, 795 W. Peckham Lane, Reno. All are welcome. Childcare provided. For information, visit csreno.com or call 829-8117.