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Carson City

Bariatric Surgery Seminar Monday

Sierra Surgery Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Seminar, 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, 1400 Medical Parkway. Dr. Kent Sasse presents this free seminar. For information, call 283-3883.

Attend a retirement party for Guy Rocha

In honor of State Archivist Guy Rocha who will retire Feb. 2 after serving as the Nevada State Archivist for 28 years and working for the State of Nevada for 32 years, a reception and diner will be Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street. No host cocktails 4-530 p.m.; dinner and presentation 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Checks should be made payable to Teri Mark, c/o the Guy Rocha Retirement Fund and mailed to 100 N. Stewart Street, Carson City NV 89701. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the State Library and Archives Gift Fund to help continue the efforts Guy spent his career building. No state funds will be used for this event. Reservations must be received by Friday, Feb. 13. For information, call 684-3315 or 687-8323.

Children's Theater holds auditions

Wild Horse Children's Theater will hold preliminary auditions for the annual "Capital City Idol Talent Competition," 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. The competition is open to performers ages 6-17 for singers, dancers, musicians, gymnasts and other solo variety acts . No duets or groups. To sign up for a preliminary audition slot e-mail pat@wildhorsetheater.com or call 887-0438.

Silver Springs

Free tax preparation for seniors

AARP will offer free tax preparation for seniors. Taxpayers wanting their taxes prepared and electronically filed for free do not have to be AARP members or any specific minimum age. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1 through April 15 representatives will be at the Silver Springs Senior Center, 2795 Fort Churchill Road, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday. Appointments are required. For an appointment and information, call 577-5014 or 577-0925.