Community briefs

Carson City

Nevada libraries introduce reading license plate

Fees from special-edition plates unveiled today at the Legislature will benefit libraries throughout the state. The plate's design features the phrase "I Love 2 READ" in red text over a stack of books. The plates are available for $61 at initial registration and $25 to renew. Thirty dollars from the initial registration fee and $20 from each renewal will go to the libraries.

For information on purchasing the reading license plate, go to www.dmvnv.com

Spaces still open for museum workshop after school today

"Laudable Leaves" workshop is 3:15-4:15 p.m. today at the Nevada State Museum.

Stories and crafts will give children in grades 3-5 a love for leaves and increase their awareness and understanding of them.

The program begins with a reading of "Mickey and the Leaf," an original story by botanist and museum volunteer Sharon Yarborough. Children will make small booklets using leaf stamps.

Class size is limited to 20 participants. A $5 supply fee includes all materials. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The museum is at 600 N. Carson St. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.

Donate blood; enter to win Big O tires, diamonds, DVD player

United Blood Services will give every donor who donates and rebooks his or her next appointment the chance to win a set of Big O tires, a diamond necklace from Roger's Jewelers or a DVD player when they visit the Carson City center.

"Traditionally, the Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of the most trauma-filled time of the year," says Michael Johnson, donor recruitment director for United Blood Services. Memorial Day to Labor Day has historically been the most accident-filled time of the year.

Visit United Blood Services in Carson City at 256 E. Winnie Lane.

For an appointment either call 887-9111 or go to www.bloodhero.com.

Fall of Saigon marked by two Carson City Symphony concerts

This month is the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.

In commemoration, this weekend the Carson City Symphony presents the world premiere of a new work by Toronto, Canada, composer Matthew Tran-Adams.

"The Refugee Child" is dedicated to all Vietnamese "boat people."

It uses the traditional Vietnamese children's folk song "Ly Ngua O (Song of the Black Horse)" to depict a child's journey from the security of home to an unknown, possibly dangerous future.

The symphony is offering free tickets to Vietnamese refugees and Vietnam veterans.

Concerts are 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Oats Park Arts Center in Fallon, and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.

To reserve a free ticket, call 883-4154.