Off the couch

today

• Behind-the-Scenes tours at the Nevada State Museum, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., 600 N. Carson St. Plus, operation of Coin Press No. 1 from 10:30 a.m. -4 p.m. Call 687-4810, ext. 228.

• Unveiling of highway signs dedicated to Nevada's veterans, 11 a.m. at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Wall, outside the east entrance to the Capitol.

• Placement of flags on veterans' graves at Lone Mountain Cemetery at 4 p.m. by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7. Call 884-3240.

• Pinkerton Dance Academy presents "Journey to the Land of the Wizard of Oz," 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Call Ayako Britt at 882-2916.

• Fridays @ Third Street, 7 p.m., features country rock music with Rick Hayes, plus food, 224 S. Carson St. Call 884-4411.

• The Woodys perform at 7 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City. Tickets $10 at the door. Call 847-0433.

• Sierra Nevada Unit of WBCCI, local Airstream RV Club, meets at Fort Churchill to watch the Civil War Encampment at Dayton State Park. Call Diane at 972-9392 or Fred at 266-3435 or visit www.sierranevadaairstreams.org.

• Sidewinders perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge through Sunday; no cover. Call 882-1626.

• Spirit Sound performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden through Sunday. Call 782-9711.

• Reno Kennel Club Dog Show, 8 a.m. today and Saturday at Fuji Park. Call Elizabeth Wise at 356-6519.

Saturday

• World War II Memorial Dedication ceremony viewed live on TV at the Carson City Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St. Lodge opens at 9 a.m. Call 882-2177.

• Wild West Tours of Carson City's Kit Carson Trail, begins at 9:30 a.m. and departs every 30 minutes from the Nevada State Museum until 2:30 p.m. Advance reservations and tickets recommended; adults $10, seniors and children 12-younger $8; 5-younger free. Call 687-7410.

• Spring Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Telegraph Square, downtown Carson City. Call 746-5024.

• Saint Benedict Society of Corpus Christi bingo, 11:30 a.m. at the church, 5335 Snyder Ave. Bingo from 12:15-2:30 p.m., must be 21 to play, cash and raffle prizes offered, plus a 50/50 drawing. Concession stand will be open; free popcorn and coffee. Call 882-1967.

• BLM hosts a public Open House field meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faye-Luther Canyon Trailhead facility, Highway 206 (Foothill Road), southwest of Gardnerville. Call Arthur Callan at 885-6141.

• Memorial Weekend Yard Sale at the Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Features arts, antiques, jewelry, pictures, books, collectibles, crafts and yard sale items. Call 887-8865.

Sunday

• Sonia Dada performs at 9 p.m. at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom. Tickets $25 day of show; all ages welcome. Call 337-8344.

• Jon Cleary performs at 9 p.m. at the Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crystal Bay. Tickets $15 day of show; 21-older only. Call 831-0512.

Monday

• Memorial Day parade at noon on C Street in Virginia City. Call 847-0311 for details to enter.

• Pro America Rally in support of American troops, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at west lawn of Legislative complex. Bring an American flag and picnic lunch. Call Patty Pruett at 246-9339.

• Memorial Day service at Lone Mountain Cemetery at 1 p.m.

• Memorial Day Ceremony honoring veterans at 9 a.m. at Dayton Cemetery. Includes commemoration of the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Includes participation by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8660, Dayton American Legion Post 53 and Carson City American Legion Post 54.

• Public dedication of historical marker honors Nevada's first native-born governor, Emmet Boyle, 11 a.m. at corner of Juniper and Sequoia streets, Reno. Call 687-8323.

• Honoring American military personnel who have died in Iraq, noon at Thompson Federal Building at Liberty and South Virginia streets, Reno. Hosted by Sierra Interfaith Action for Peace. Call 624-6975.

• Memorial Day Ceremony in Remembrance to our departed comrades, 11 a.m. at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley. Call (775) 575-4441.