Calendar of Events

Today

-- Carson City Historical Society Labor Day yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St. Decorative glass, coins, housewares, pictures, toys, antiques, books, jewelry, collectibles and more for sale. Call 887-8865.

-- Steam train rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 687-6953.

-- Labor Day Celebration in Virginia City. Parade at noon, followed by a softball tournament; tug-o-war; single-jack drilling and nailing contests; mucking; poker walk; watermelon-eating contest; basketball shootout; beard, moustache and goatee contest; pool tournament and more. Call 241-0915.

-- Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. World-class event features barbecued ribs and sauce competitions, plus music and more at John Asquaga's Nugget, Sparks. Call 356-3300.

-- Historic Coin Press No. 1 in operation, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Call 687-4810, ext. 239.

--E"A Loft for Life" art show at the Artist's Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., Reno. Artists reception 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Features works by Elijah Cole, Don Wilcox, Bonnie Golde, Erik Holland, Wes Lee, Bart McCoy, Joaquin Roces and Sara McCoy. Call 322-3582.