Events springing up in Carson Valley

Staff Reports

Gallery events

Janice Stower demonstrates basic art glass fusing techniques, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, at East Fork Gallery, 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Light refreshments served.

East Fork Gallery's 2009 spring reception is 1-5 p.m. March 29. Miniature artwork and Elfriede Short's hand-painted wooden Easter eggs are featured for the 27th year. Gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information, 782-7629.

Pasture golf

The Antelope Valley Lions Club's ninth annual Cow Pasture Golf Tournament is April 4. Sign-up is 8-9 a.m. at Baldo Giorgi ranch, located one mile east of Highway 395 on Topaz Lane in Topaz, Calif.

Cost is $25 per person or $15 for barbecue ribs or chicken lunch only.

Call any Lions Club member to sign up. Information, Don Penfield, (530) 495-2694.

'Hollywood Arms'

Carson Valley Community Theatre presents the Broadway play, "Hollywood Arms," at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden.

The comedic drama was written by Carol Burnett and daughter Carrie Hamilton and is based on Burnett's 1986 memoir, "One More Time."

Performances are 7 p.m. April 10, 11, 17 and 18; at 5 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m. April 19. Tickets are $15 general, $12 students and seniors. Group sales, $10. Opening night champagne and dessert gala, $17 and $20. Information, 265-6964, (775) 843-3493. Tickets available at Carson Valley Arts Council building, Barone & Reed Restaurant, Re/Max Realty Affiliates, Eddy Street Book Exchange, and carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden, 782-8207.

High tea, fashion show

The St. Gall Women's Society's annual spring tea and fashion show is 1 p.m. April 18 in the St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. For information on decorating a table, call Claudia Broquist, 265-5588, or Cynthia Sawyer, 782-6526. To donate prizes, call Barbara McRoberts, 267-0025. For tickets, Lesley Solt, 265-5719.

Chili cookoff

Sertoma's 17th annual Carson Valley Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 and 26 at the Carson Valley Inn between the gas station and casino. Free admission. Food, beverages, live music, contests, 70 crafters and 50 competition cooks. Information, Fritz Rubins, 265-5463 or vendor information, Suzy Finnigan, 267-4938.