Off the Couch

Today

-- Recycled Art(icles) Contest and Exhibit at WNCC College Gallery. Today is the last day. Call 445-3235.

-- Amy Clawson performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

-- Carson Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest holds an open house at 6 p.m. at Turtle Rock Park, Markleeville, Calif., to discuss winter over-the-snow and summer off-highway vehicle application proposal. Call Larry Anderson at 882-8101.

-- "Murder on the Nile," performed by Proscenium Players, Inc., 7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. today and Saturday performances at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Call 887-0438.

-- Eagle Valley Muzzle Loaders Spring Rendezvous. Activities include trappers, traders, black powder shoot and encampment, open to the public. Take Rhodes Street into canyon. Call 884-4542 or 687-7410.

Saturday

-- Rummage, raffle, crafts and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family church, corner of Highway 50 and Saliman Road, annual event hosted by Carson City Natives and Newcomers, includes raffle prizes. Call 267-3009.

-- Eighth annual Multi Cultural Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Western Nevada Community College, Sarah Winnemucca Hall. Free. Call 445-3000.

-- Annual Pink Tea, 2-4 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion, hosted by First Lady Dema Guinn and the Nevada Women's History Project. Admission $15 per person. Call 786-2335.

-- Family Spaghetti Feast, 5-8 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center gymnasium, 851 E. William St. Cost $5 adults, seniors and 12-younger $3. A benefit for Meals on Wheels and Carson City Sheriff Reserves Santa Program. Call 887-2290, ext. 101.

-- Pioneer Family Dance, 7-10 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., upstairs. Cost $7 adults, kids 6-16 free with adult. Call 883-1976.

-- Spring Classic, Carson City Symphony featuring guest soloist James Winn on piano, 7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Call 884-4154.

-- Northern Nevada Australian Shepherd Association presents Fun on the Farm, 9 a.m. at 3/4 Circle Ranch, 1350 Dresslerville Road, Gardnerville. Call 847-5205 or e-mail trikpony@aol.com.

-- Packing Possibilities 101 with Back Country Horsemen Carson Valley Chapter, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 members, $15 non-members. Call Patty Hill at 267-3472 or Jim Reinhardt at 267-2343.

-- Lahontan National Fish Hatchery open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 265-2425.

-- Topaz Sertoma Chili Cook off and Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Topaz Lodge and Casino. Call (775) 266-3468.

-- Ann-Margret and Company performs at 9 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall. Tickets $60, $55, $45, $35. Call 325-7401.

-- Virginia City Grand Prix cross country motorcycle race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on Main Street. Novice riders race Saturday and professionals on Sunday. Call 847-5224.

Sunday

-- Roberts House Museum Spring Tea, noon, 1207 N. Carson St. Cost $15 per person, includes sandwiches. Prepaid reservations requested, call Paula Cannon at 887-8865.

-- Variety Artists Tonight Show, 11 a.m. with live taping at noon at Carson Lanes Bowling Alley, 4600 Snyder Ave. Call 883-2606.

-- Youth of Unity Spud Feed, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Unity Church of Today, Sierra Center in Minden, 1662 Highway 395, Suite 104. Call 782-4429.

-- Young at Heart Community Bingo at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Call 266-4722.

-- Meet the Authors book-signing event, 2-4 p.m. at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Call 782-2555.