Meneley Elementary School hosts Scrappin' 4 Slides fundraiser for playground equipment, 6 p.m. today at Holy Grounds Coffee House, 1267 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Tickets include dinner, prizes, access to scrapbooking supplies, vendors, silent auction. Information, 265-3154.
Dinner for Douglas graduate tonight
A benefit dinner for 2002 Douglas High School graduate Stella Baldauskas is 6-11 p.m. today at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. Baldauskas was injured March 9 in an off-road accident near Las Vegas.
Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple and $10 for children under 10. Information, 265-2315. Tickets also will be sold at the door.
Boutique benefits support council
Gifts by The Body Shop at Home hosts a Mother's Day boutique and spring clearance sale, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Pizza Barn, 1544 Highway 395, Gardnerville. The event benefits the Family Support Council's fight against domestic violence.
Free pizza for those attending. Information, Pam Mann, (775) 220-4474.
Comedy show for Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life's Nailing a Cure Team presents Hypnotic Comedy Chaos with Dan Kimm, Monday at Two Guys from Italy, 1488 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Dinner seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Comedy show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 or two for $40. Information, 265-7636, 265-4943 or 720-2722.
Topaz Sagehens sale May 3-4
Topaz Sagehens 32nd annual rummage sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Park Building. Chili dogs, bake sale and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit community charities and a Douglas High School scholarship fund. Information, 266-1076.
Vendors, cars needed for show and shine
Douglas County Senior Services' eighth annual Big Mama's Show & Shine Car Show is May 10 at the Lampe Park pavilion in Gardnerville. There will be food, live music, bounce house, craft fair, raffles and classic cars. The event benefits the Meals on Wheels program. For information on registering vehicles, participating as a vendor or volunteering, call the senior center, 783-6455.
Mother's Day dance May 10
The Carson Valley FFA Mother's Day mother/son dance is 6:30-9 p.m. May 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds building. Corsages and refreshments provided at this semi-formal occasion. Photos will be available to purchase.
Cost is $15 per couple and $7 per addition son. Preregister at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-9828.
