Off the Couch

Today

-- "The Shooting of Bob McKinney, A Folk Opera," 7:45 p.m. at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City. General admission $10, reserved seats $15. Call 847-0433.

-- Navy League of the United States Carson City Council No. 347 dinner meeting, 6 p.m. at the Station Grill and Rotisserie. Cost $26 per person. For reservations call 883-3111.

-- Law and Order Night, hosted by Minden/Douglas Elks No. 2670, who will honor Douglas County law enforcement officers at 6 p.m. in the CVIC Hall, Minden.

-- "Kiss Me, Kate, " the Cole Porter musical, at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. William St., 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Parental guidance suggested because of suggestive language. Call 445-4249.

-- The "Adventures of Tom Sawyer," presented by the Brewery Arts Center and BAC Stage Kids, 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 449 W. King St. Tickets $8 general, $5 students, seniors and BAC members, younger than 5 free with adult. Call 883-1976.

-- 17th annual Historic Comstock Preservation Weekend in Virginia City. Tonight speakeasy at Fourth Ward School; Saturday features printing press workshop and Preservation Ball at Piper's Opera House; Sunday has 10th annual Comstock Children's Chorus presentation. Call Historic Fourth Ward School Museum at 847-0975 or visit www.fourthwardschool.com.

-- Timepiece Exhibit at the historic Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St. Call 887-8865.

Saturday

-- Mammovan for Nevada offers mammograms and other services at FISH, 138 E. Long St. Appointments required, call (877) 581-6266.

-- Spring Farmers Market at Telegraph Square, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 883-1951.

-- Carson City Recreation Division skateboard contest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mills Park. Entry fee $5. Sign up at the 702 Skateboard & Snowboard Shop. Call 887-2290 ext. 101 for information.

-- Third annual Springtime Scholarship Dessert, Tea, Auction and Social, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Library and Archives, 100 N. Stewart St. Cost $12 per person in advance. Call 884-3856, 267-5862 or 841-5854.

-- Comstock Historic Preservation Grand Ball, 7-11:30 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City; presented by The Nevada Civil War Volunteers. Tickets $30 per person in advance; call Paulette Grune at 358-2284.

-- Food Closet Bingo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. One non-perishable food item requested for entry; bingo cards 25 cents each. Call 265-7203.

-- Free program, "Birding by Canoe along the Carson River," launches from Buckland Station on Alt. 95, by Fort Churchill State Park at 9 a.m., until about 3 p.m. Limited to 12 boats. Reservations, information: Don McIvor, 882-2597 or e-mail to dmcivor@audubon.org.

-- Steam Train (Saturday) and Motor Car (Sunday) rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call 687-6953.

-- Lyon County Fly-in and Air Fest, Armed Forces Day weekend at Silver Springs Regional Airport, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Call 575-4459 or visit www.Lyoncountyflyin.com.

Sunday

-- Museum Day. Entrance to Nevada's state museums is free.

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

-- Box Lunch Social at 11:30 a.m. on the lawn at Bowers Mansion followed by a performance of "Eilley" at 1 p.m. by the Gold Hill Theater Troupe. Cost is $10. Reserve a lunch by calling the Gold Hill Hotel 847-0111 or producer Leslie Stevens at 847-7447.

-- Rock Point Mill Site Tour. Meet at 9 a.m. at the mill site east of Dayton along Highway 50. Call 687-5678.

-- Young at Heart-sponsored community bingo at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Must be 21 to play, call 266-4722.