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Today

-- Carson City Republican Women meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Carson Nugget. Guest speaker is Carson City City Manager Linda Ritter. Cost $15 at the door; everyone welcome.

-- National Association of Retired Federal Employees luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Grandma Hattie's. Speaker is Cheri Glockner on Carson-Tahoe Hospital. Call 884-3538 or 246-0926.

-- Silver Sierra Adventurers meet at 6 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. Guest speaker is Jon Laerette, regional sales manager for Princess Cruise Lines. Call 882-2671.

-- An Evening of Jazz and Poetry featuring the Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams with poets Bill Cowee, Richard Smith and others from 8-10 p.m. at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. Admission $5 general, $4 MHJB Association members, 18-younger free. Call 883-4154.

-- Dean Everett performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

-- Sidro's Armada performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.