Today's Calendar

• Retired Public Employees of Nevada meeting, 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. All retired public employees welcome. Call 883-6334.

• "National Night Out," noon-9 p.m. at Mills Park. A day for community organizations, watch groups, crime-prevention efforts; strengthening neighborhood spirits and police-community relations, and sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Bike rodeo at 1 p.m.; CareFlight lands at 2 with give-aways.

• "Friends and Family" night fund-raiser for Haley Morton, 5-7 p.m. at Jamba Juice on Topsy Lane; benefits Haley, who recently underwent heart surgery. Call 691-6236.

• Walk with Muscle Powered, 6:30 p.m. in Riverview Park. Meet at picnic area at east end of Fifth Street for a flat walk. Call 885-2166 or 883-7150.

• Voice of Praise in concert at 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist church, 1885 E. Long St. Call 841-2919.

• Tuesday Night Lecture Series at the Gold Hill Hotel features Jack Hursh on "Truckee Meadows Remembered - Nevada Barn Heritage," 7:30 p.m. Optional dinner at 5 p.m. Call 847-0111.

• Douglas County Public Library holds a summer reading program ice cream party, 3 p.m. in the Minden Library meeting room. Call 782-9841.

• Jon Washington's Sounds of the Fortunes perform through Sunday at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

• Comedians Maryellen Hooper, Avi Lieberman and emcee Howie Nave on stage through Sunday at The Improv at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Tickets $25; call (800) 427-8397.