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-- Xpress-o Yourself, an evening of poetry at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St., 7-9 p.m. Coffee, drinks, other snacks provided. Call 887-2244, ext. 1004.

-- Hooray for the Red, White and Blue rally support U.S. troops and their families, 8 p.m. at Dayton Community Center, Dayton. Special guests include Nevada State legislators, Vietnam veterans, Carson High School ROTC Commander Cannady and cadets, color guard, Dena York and more. Wear red, white and blue; live taping between 8:30-9:30 p.m. Call 246-3540.

-- Funtime Theater presents a murder-mystery dinner, 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Delta Saloon, 18 S. C St., Virginia City. $40 per person, includes dinner and show. Call 240-5762 or visit members.aol.com/Funtimetheater.

-- Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts perform at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Harrah's South Shore Room. $45 and $55; call (800) 427-7247.

-- Tim Conway and Harvey Korman perform at 9 p.m. today and Saturday at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. $63, $53, $43 and $33. Call 325-7401.

-- The Motifs perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today and Saturday and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday. Call 882-1626.

-- American Made Band performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden through Sunday. Call 782-9711.

SATURDAY

-- 14th annual Lions Club Brunch, 8 a.m. to noon at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Dr., benefits the Meals on Wheels program. Features French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea and orange juice. Seniors $3, non-seniors $4, under 12, $3; entertainment provided. Call 883-0703.

-- First United Methodist Women's rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, corner of Division and Musser streets. Includes clothing, housewares and other treasures. Call 882-1436.

-- The women of St. Paul's Lutheran Church's ( WELCA) annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1201 N. Saliman Road, corner of Highway 50.

-- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 3726 reorganization meeting, 11 a.m. , Veterans Building, corner of Second and Curry streets. All interested veterans invited to attend, lunch will be served. Call 246-9374 or 246-0304.

-- Children's immunization fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carson Mall. Includes hepatitis A shots $25, all other required childhood vaccinations, including chickenpox and hepatitis B free. Bring child's immunization card. Call 885-1728.

-- Carson City Toyota Spring Fling, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. , benefit for the March of Dimes -- throw a pie in the face of a Toyota, Mazda-Hyundai or Ford manager. Prices vary from $5-$20. Call 882-5353.

-- St. Benedict Society of Corpus Christi's bingo and friendship event, 11:30 a.m. , games begin at 12:15 p.m. at the church hall, 5335 Snyder Ave. Cash prizes plus 50/50 drawing; must be 21 or older to play. Concessions available. Call 882-1967.

-- Award-winning poet Francisco X. Alarcon gives a bilingual poetry reading at 1 p.m. in the Carson City Library Auditorium, 900 N. Roop St. Call 887-2244, ext. 1004.

-- Delta Blue pianist Bob Malone performs at 8 p.m. at the Upstage Center Theatre, 900 Mallory Way, with guest guitarist Bob Kinney. Call 882-8900.

-- Youth Art Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mia's Swiss Restaurant, 65 Pike St., Dayton. Presented by Do-Mor for Dayton; refreshments will be served, live music from 2-4 p.m. by the Silver Sage Band. Call 246-3993.

-- Rally for the Children of Domestic Violence, 10 a.m. at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville; hosted by Purple Ribbon Coalition. Guest speaker is Ian Hill; free continental breakfast. Free information available.

-- Carson Valley Kiwanis Club annual Ham Bingo at the CVIC Hall, Minden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all hams, two Easter baskets and grand prize are given away. Free popcorn and cookies; soda, coffee for sale. Call Len Frueh at 265-8872.

-- Earth Day Environmental Film Festival, 6:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre. Free. Call (530) 544-7409.

-- Beer Can Collectors of America's 28th annual Breweriana and Antique Advertising Show, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CalNeva Hotel and Casino, Nevadan Ballroom. Free. Call (530) 750-2264 or (916) 769-0051.

-- Antique Show and Sale and Appraisal Clinic, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Genoa Town Hall. Call 782-4951.

SUNDAY

-- The Dixie Melody Boys perform at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church, 1505 Railroad Drive. Call 885-8361.

-- Silver Knights Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 3815 S. Carson St. Call Robby Robinson at 265-6998.

-- Hip Hop Extravaganza Rahzel from the Roots Band and Lyrics Born and Radio Active perform at 10 p.m. at Club Nero, Caesars Tahoe; age 21-older only. Call 837-8344.