In the Spotlight for 12-19

Elves needed to wrap presents

Volunteers are needed to wrap and get presents ready for Project Santa Claus recipients, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Douglas County Fairgrounds building through Saturday. Information, Marilyn Malkmus, 782-4931.

Food donations needed

Nonperishable food needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Information, Eileen Boettiger, 782-3711.

Authors wanted

Authors interested in participating in the Douglas County Public Library's gathering of authors at 2-4 p.m. Feb. 7 should contact the library by today.

Authors must be available for book signing and discussion. The library is at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Bingo Knights

The Knights of Columbus bingo session today is dedicated to the Breast Cancer Resource Center at Carson Valley Medical Center.

Doors open at 6 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. at St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Blackout bonus is $1,199. Food and drinks available for purchase. Knights provide popcorn, coffee and snacks. Information, Chuck Ripoli, 265-6132.

DAWG adoption event Saturday

Douglas Animal Welfare Group's dog adoption event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Petco, 911 Topsy Lane. With each adoption: free spay/neuter, microchip, training reimbursement. Information, dawgrescue.com or 267-7325.

Christmas dinner

St. Gall Catholic Church's 10th annual Noel Christmas dinner for those without family is 1-4 p.m. Dec. 25 at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Anyone without family on Christmas is invited to Christmas dinner, socializing, gift exchange and dessert. Transportation is available.

To receive an invitation, call event planner Rita Hill at 783-9908.

Young Chautauqua

An informational meeting for the Douglas County Historical Society Young Chautauqua program is 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Students from fourth to 12th grade are invited to choose an historical character to represent. Information, Grace Bower, 782-2555.

GED classes

Douglas County School District's ongoing GED and adult diploma preparation classes are 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Douglas High School when school is in session.

Information for the free GED program, adult education classes and test dates at www.dcsd.k12.nv.us/dhs or Michael Caughlan, 782-5136, ext. 1025.