Calendar of events

Today

- The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada observes national Read Across America Day with special guest the Cat in the Hat. The museum, at 813 N. Carson St., is open 10 a.m. to 4,30 p.m.

- Storey County commissioners meet 10 a.m. in the District Courtroom of the County Courthouse, 26 S. B St., in Virginia City.

- Carson City Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 4055 N. Carson St. Cost $5 members, $7 nonmembers; continental breakfast served. Call 882-1565.

- Carson City Chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada meet at 2 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Guest speaker is Pat Hardy, director of behavioral services, Carson-Tahoe Hospital, on "Use It, Or Lose It," the aging process and mental health. Call 883-6334.

- Orientation for eighth-graders entering Carson High School next year, 6 p.m. at CHS big gym. Parents and students welcome. Call 283-1600.

- All-day celebration of Dr. Seuss's 100th birthday at the Book Den, 1328 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Children's reading from 10-10:30 a.m. Call 783-1100.

- Free public workshop on "Doing your Family Genealogy" from 9-11 a.m. at the Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia St., Reno. Call 688-1190.

- Master Classics 5 concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center features "Love, Enchantment and Fairytales" by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra with guest artist Michael Connell on bagpipes. Call 686-6600.

- Off Our Rockers performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 882-1626.

- Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band 4 Way Street performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8, 9:30 and 11 p.m. Call 782-9711.