Off the couch

Today

-- "First Collection: Spirits of the American West," a color-photography show featuring the work of Betty Lee Kelly of Washoe Valley, at the Nevada State Library and Archives, 100 Stewart St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 883-0495.

-- "Project Valentine," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. A free event to create valentines for elderly living in assisted-care homes in Carson City and surrounding areas. Call 883-2270.

-- Carson City Republican Central Committee Lincoln Day Dinner, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. Speaker is Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., entertainment by Wally Earhart as Mr. Lincoln, silent auction and dancing. Cost $30 per person. Call Joe DiLeonardo at 883-7633.

-- Community Concert Association presents the Laurel Trio, 7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Call 246-5783 or 882-8360.

-- Ramon Romero and Carlos Reyes perform "Music of Latin America," 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Call 883-1976.

-- Lyon County Board of County Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. at Lyon County Utilities Building, 34 Lakes Blvd., Dayton. Call 577-5037.

-- Doobie Brothers perform at 8 p.m. at Harrah's South Shore Room. Call (800) 427-7247.

Saturday

-- "Boating Safely," 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carson City Fire Station No. 1 conference room, 777 S. Stewart St. Cost $20.

-- Daughters of the American Revolution Carson City Chapter meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Carson Station Hotel's conference room, 900 S. Carson St. Call 265-7224 or 884-2502.

-- St. Benedict Society of Corpus Christi Church holds an afternoon of bingo and friendship, 5335 Snyder Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., bingo starts at 12:15 p.m. Call 882-1967.

-- Roberts House Museum Valentine Tea and new exhibit, "Eye of the Needle," noon, 1207 N. Carson St. Limited seating, cost is $18 prepaid. Call 887-8865.

-- Telegraph Square Valentine Extravaganza from 5 to 7 p.m. Lots of free goodies, champagne and live music. Call 883-1951.

-- Annual Capital City Humane Society Valentine's fund-raiser dinner and fashion show, 6 p.m. at the Pi-on Plaza Banquet Room. Tickets $25. Call 841-2638 or 841-1911.

-- Middle School Valentines Dance, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium, 851 E. William St. Admission $4; student ID required. Call 887-2290, ext. 101.

-- "Cupid Capers" senior dance, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Cost $4 per person. Call 883-0703.

-- Sharkey's Beach Party, 4 to 10 p.m. at Sharkey's in Gardnerville.

-- Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Gall Community Center. Cost is $12 per couple, $4 each additional daughter. Music for all tastesby a DJ. Refreshments and photos available. Tickets at Douglas County Recreation Division, 1327 Waterloo Lane. Call 782-9828.

Sunday

-- Silver Knights Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza in the Raley's Shopping Center. Call 265-6998.

-- Douglas County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner, 5 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395, Minden. Guest of honor is Sen. Lawrence Jacobsen and his wife, Betty. Cost $37.50 per person. Call 267-2403.

-- Winter Film Festival, 4 p.m. at Piper's Opera House on North B Street, Virginia City, hosted by the Comstock Arts Council. Features "The Great Train Robbery," "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde" and "Metropolis" with music by Squeek LaVake and Larry Nair. Cost $3 children, $5 adults, $10 family. Call 847-0433.

-- Animal Ark Wild Winter Viewing, noon to 4 p.m. Guides will be available, gift shop open; wear shoes suitable for snow. Viewing day subject to weather conditions. Admission $6 adults, $4 children, age 2 or younger free. Take Highway 395 North past Reno to Red Rock Road, go right 11.5 miles to Deerlodge and turn right. Call 970-3111.