Douglas County
Senior Services
Senior Center
2300 Meadow Lane
Gardnerville 89410
783-6455
783-6456 for DART transport
Director: Warren Bottino
Services open to those 60 years of age or older. The senior services center provides meals Monday through Friday at noon. Services for seniors include homebound meals for Carson Valley residents, homemaker services and transportation to the center for meals. Health services include medical, dental, audiology testing, and blood pressure checks. Professional services available to seniors include Medicaid assistance, monthly legal assistance and income tax services.
Young at Heart
Senior Citizens Club Inc.
P.O. Box 1042
Gardnerville 89410
267-3021
Contact: June Bachman
Board meets: Second Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the Douglas County Senior Services Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. A variety of programs and activities are available to seniors through Young at Heart. These include bingo, potluck social and game days, bus trips, ceramics, craft fairs, gift shop, special occasion fun events and fundraisers.
Washoe Tribe Senior Citizens
801 Wa She Shu Street
Dresslerville
265-6426
This program, directed by the Washoe Tribe, welcomes elders of Native American descent 55 years and older and non-Native Americans over 60 to participate in the lunch program. In addition to beading and basket-making classes, the seniors take part in programs that promote cultural and traditional heritage. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lunch reservations are required for two or more people. Contact the tribe or senior citizen's center for information.
Antelope Valley area
senior services
California Senior Legislature
Senior Senator (Mono):
Dolores Wright
(760) 387-2352
(760) 387-2393, fax
wright@schat.com
Senior Assemblyman (Inyo): Roland Gerbracht representing PSA 16 (Inyo and Mono)
ppnuts@usmedia.tv
from Lampe Park. The CVAC is a non-profit organization working to develop, support and encourage the performing and visual arts in Carson Valley by building an arts facility or renovating a suitable structure to house a fixed seating venue. Our need is to find and work with energetic people willing to help with fundraising, grant writing, building renovation and event planning. Our one-stop online arts and entertainment calendar can be viewed at www.cvartscouncil.com. Organizations with upcoming events for the calendar should email details any time throughout the year to cvartscouncil@yahoo.com. The calendar service is free of charge.
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra
P.O. Box 2251
Minden 89423
267-5575
Contact: Danny Yale
Meets: Meets and rehearses most Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Douglas High School Band Room in Minden. Patrons of the Pops, the support group for the orchestra, meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the CVIC Hall. Both groups welcome new members. www.carsonvalleypops.org
Douglas County
Historical Society
1477 Highway 395
Gardnerville 89410
782-2555
Meets: The third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The society, formed to preserve the history of Carson Valley, operates the Genoa Court House Museum and the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. The museums contain artifacts that illustrate the history of the Valley. The society hosts a summer picnic and programs year-round.
East Fork Gallery
1503 Highway 395
Gardnerville 89410
782-7629, gallery
Contact: Margaret Biggs
265-3867
Contact: Marge Buttles
265-5320
The gallery, an artists' cooperative, is located in The Record-Courier Center. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Call for more information. The artists' works, including paintings, graphics, photographs and pottery, porcelain and seasonal gifts are for sale.
Friends of the Carson Valley
Youth Orchestra
267-3495
Contact: John or Nelle O'Neill
This nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation was formed to support the Carson Valley Sinfonia, an ensemble of advanced student and adult string players and the Intermediate String Orchestra for younger students. These two groups are open to qualified members of the community without charge and give several performances throughout the year. A featured event for the past two years has been participation with the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestra at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School in the fall.
Sierra Philharmonic League
3541 Mont Blanc Court
Carson City 89705
267-2403
Contact: Brenda Robertson
The league promotes and supports the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra in Carson Valley, Carson City and surrounding communities and awards educational scholarships to musicians. It sponsors a series of philharmonic notes prior to the scheduled concerts and promotes ticket sales. Annually on the Fourth of July, the league sponsors a free Pops in the Park concert given by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra at the Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.
Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club
P.O. Box 2030
Gardnerville 89410
Contact: Jon Schenmen
www.carsonvalley2030.org
Meets: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. in the old jail building behind the French Hotel in Gardnerville. Motto: "A man never stands so tall when he kneels to help a child." The club organizes the annual Carson Valley Days the second weekend in June, sponsors youth activities and raises money for other community projects. The club holds an annual Easter Egg Hunt and a Pedro tournament in February. Members are men aged 21 to 45.
Aglow International
P.O. Box 1091
Minden 89423
527-3497
Contact: Stacy
Meets: First Friday, 7 p.m., 824 Dark Brush, Dresslerville. Call for directions. An interdenominational Christian women's group whose mission is to lead women to Jesus Christ and provide opportunity for Christian women to grow in their faith and minister to others.
Antique Automobile
Club of America
michael.lovell@zurichna.com
781-0424
Contact: Mike Lovell, president
The AACA is the largest and oldest automotive historical society in the U.S. Meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. In odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September and November) the meetings are breakfast meetings held at 9 a.m. at Hamdogs restaurant in Gardnerville. In the even numbered months the meetings are evening meetings held at 7 p.m. in rotating locations. Also during the summer months the time of the meetings may change, such as in July this year when the meeting will be held in the evening. Anyone interested in old cars is invited to join us, whether your car is operable or not, or even if you don't own one.
Back Country Horsemen
of Nevada
Carson Valley Chapter
www.bchnv.com
www.bchncv@gbis.com
Group works with the park service, Bureau of Land Management and Division of Forestry to help maintain trails and educate the public on safe horse and back country usage and Leave No Trace. Group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Pizza Factory.
Battle Born Regional Group #12, Early Ford V-8 Club of America
655 Cliff View Drive
Reno 89523
Contact: Dick McNeely, president
882-8491 (Reno)
Contact: Cal Sato, secretary
267-3023 (Minden)
The Early Ford V-8 Club is dedicated to "encourage restoration and preservation of 1932-1953 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles" manufactured in the United States, Canada and overseas.
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi is a non-college sorority. Cultural programs are conducted at meetings. The group also sponsors some service projects. The following chapters are active in Carson Valley.
Xi Alpha Theta, Exemplar
782-5356
Contact: Betty Kaminski
Meets: First and third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Laureate Omega
883-1741
Contact: Darlene Ruedy
Meets: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at various locations. Call for Information.
Nevada Laureate Nu
782-3330
Contact: Nancy Sheets
Meets: First and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Xi Alpha Rho Exemplar
782-6103
Contact: Sharon Marren
Meets: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
North Mono County
Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Phi Sigma
Walker, Coleville and Topaz
(530) 495-2149
Contact: Neoma Hoffman
Meets: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month in members' homes. Members host an annual children's Halloween carnival and a corned beef and cabbage dinner in March. The group sponsors one DHS scholarship.
Black Sheep Squadron
Carson City
885-8789
Contact: Lt. Connie Lapier
This is a non-profit, fundraising squadron that provides financial and training support for search and rescue activities primarily in Douglas County and Carson City.
Bonanza Kennel Club
P.O. Box 1871
Carson City 89702
887-8822
Contact: Joan Newman
Meets: First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Carson City Community Center, Bonanza Room. The AKC-approved organization is an all-breed kennel club that is concerned with all that relates to purebred dogs. The club sponsors matches and shows during the year.
B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 2670
P.O. Box 143
Minden 89423
265-4565
Contact: Brad Sikes
Meets: The first four Wednesdays, 8 p.m. at 1276 Pit Road, #1, Gardnerville Ranchos. The Elks is a fraternal organization that works together on national and local levels to provide help for the needy, scholarships and other activities for youth, community services and patriotic and drug awareness programs. The state major project is "Elks Safe Haven," safe housing for abused or neglected children. In keeping with an Elks' motto: "Elks care, Elks share," members provide continuing services and support for men and women who have served their country.
Carson Valley Arabian
Horse Association
manesqueez@charter.net
782-6156
President: Kathy Slinkard
Meets: Second Tuesday, except in July and December, at Grandma Hattie's in Carson City. Carson Valley Arabian Horse Association welcomes any person interested in the Arabian horse. Publishes a monthly newsletter, hosts and sponsors trail rides during the year and puts on three open breed shows and one Arabian show a year. Very diverse group from trail riding to showing, breeding, dressage and host speakers throughout the year of interest to the care and maintenance of the horse.
Carson Valley Desert Brushes
Contact: Carol
265-1937
Meets: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Lane VFD on Stephanie Way. New painters and beginners are invited.
Carson Valley Life Member Club of Telephone Pioneers
782-7352
Contact: Beverly Sutherland
The organization is open to any retired telephone or communications employees. Meets for luncheon or dinner meetings. Call for more information.
Carson Valley Men's Golf Club
265-3181
This organization assists and encourages its members to hone skills through regular competitive play, thereby achieving the ability to play a better game of golf. Adult memberships, 18 and over. The group plays Sundays at Carson Valley Golf Course March through November. Members are also entered into the Northern Nevada Golfing Association where they play in various tournaments and establish handicaps. Call the Carson Valley Pro Shop for more information, 265-3181.
Carson Valley Quilt Guild
P.O. Box 2541
Minden 89423
883-5870
Contact: Linda Ogilvie
www.cvqg.com
Meets: Fourth Monday, Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, 6:30 p.m., social hour, 7 p.m., meeting. Open to all quilters. The group also holds workshops from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the third Monday of the month at the Minden Library Conference Room, 1625 Library Lane; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and sewThe purpose of the guild is to encourage quilters by means of ideas, research and contact with experts in other fields and geographic areas, and to strive for high standards, provide educational opportunities, create friendly cooperation among members and promote the appreciation of quilting as an art. The guild also gives high school scholarships, quilts to families during disasters and money to "Meals on Wheels."
Carson Valley Radio Club
P.O. Box 2892
Minden 89423
267-4900
Contact: Dick Flanagan
www.cvrc.net
info@cvrc.net
Meets: Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m. every even month except December at the Carson City Plaza Hotel. The club specializes in providing free training to those interested in obtaining their first amateur (ham) radio licenses, as well as providing advanced training to those who already have their licenses. Traditional ham radio activities include emergency preparedness, radio contests, hidden transmitter hunts, public service events and search and rescue.
Carson Valley Sertoma Club
P.O. Box 1546
Minden 89423
782-6349
Jay@sertoma-carsonvalley.org
sertoma-carsonvalley.org
Meets: Every Friday at 6:30 a.m., Sharkey's. The motto of this international organization is "Service to Mankind." The local chapter, one of the largest service clubs in the Valley, raises money through community events to help support youth scholarships and programs, civic and charitable causes, and especially to provide speech and hearing services to those needing aid. The group is a good place to make friends and lend a hand to neighbors.
Carson Valley Toastmasters
782-3230
Contact: John Karp
karpnu2@charter.net
Meets: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Tail Dragger Cafe, 1150 Airport Road, Minden-Tahoe Airport. Want to make more money? Improve your skills to become a convincing speaker, a perceptive listener, an effective leader.
Chai Sierra Chavurah
885-9917
Contact: Sandy Osheroff
Meets: Third Sunday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and/or guest speaker in members' homes. This is a social group open to all. Call for meeting locations or more information.
Civil Air Patrol, Douglas County Composition Squadron
Minden Tahoe Airport
Squadron building
Minden Tahoe Airport
1144 Airport Road
Minden 89423
782.6260
www.nvwg.cap.gov/units/dccs.htm
Meets: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Cadets meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The Civil Air Patrol performs three missions: aerospace education, emergency services and cadet programs, which are open to youths aged 12-21. Interested people are welcome to join or attend meetings.
Daughters of
the American
Revolution
John C. Fremont Chapter
267-9362
Contact: Lynda Morrison-Rader
Meets: Third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in members' homes. Call for more information. On a national level, DAR owns and operates two schools for underprivileged children, one in South Carolina and one in Alabama. The group also keeps a genealogical library in Washington, D.C. The organization offers scholarships to qualified students and offers help to Veterans Administration patients. Membership is limited to descendants of those who contributed in any way to the success of the American Revolution.
Douglas-Carson Legal
Professionals
782-9781
Contact: Mary Baldecchi
Meets: First Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Nevada Supreme Court Building in Carson City. This is a tri-level association affiliated with the NALF of Nevada and the NALF. The primary purpose is to provide networking and education to members.
Douglas County
Education Foundation
P.O. Box 91
Minden 89423
265-0389
Contact: Kari Karowski
The Douglas County Education Foundation was founded in 1984 as a private, non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote quality education by funding unique, exciting and enriching projects and providing other resources that the district can't fund and to recognize outstanding educators in Douglas County with the "Golden Apple" award. The foundation has raised in excess of $450,000 during the past 19 years and has funded fully or in part more than 400 programs affecting all schools in Douglas County. The board is in the planning stages for this year's fundraisers. Donations are tax-deductible.
El Rancho Saddle Club
P.O. Box 145
Gardnerville 89410
782-5943
Contact: Michele Nalder
Family-oriented organization which sponsors seven schooling horse shows each season. Western, English and pleasure driving classes are held for exhibitors of all ages and levels. Meets 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at the Douglas County Public Library.
Fleet Reserve Association
Sierra Tahoe Branch 137
P.O. Box 1342
Minden 89423
267-9592
Contact: Bud Harris
Meets: Fourth Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets, Carson City. The Fleet Reserve Association is a congressionally chartered organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance quality of life programs for members of the Sea Services and their families. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard enlisted personnel, active duty, retired, or former service members are eligible to join.
Fleet Reserve Association
Ladies Auxiliary
Sierra Tahoe Unit 137
P.O. Box 1342
Minden 89423
267-9592
Meets: Fourth Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets, Carson City. A women's group that supports the FRA branch with which they are affiliated and represents the interests of wives, widows, daughters and granddaughters of active duty, reserve and retired enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Friends of the
Douglas County Library
P.O. Box 337
Minden 89423
782-9841 (main library)
782-5754, fax
Contact: Librarians Linda Deacy, Linda Wilson
The friends promote use of the library, encourage and support library services and bring together those who are interested in library programs and services.
Good Sam Club
Sierra Nevada Sams Chapter
267-3021
Contact: June Bachman
Meets: First Wednesday of the month during winter at 1 p.m. Call for more information. The club promotes RV camping Tuesday through Thursday from May through October.
High Sierra Fly Casters
P.O. Box 3121
Gardnerville 89410
782-8881
Contact: Bob Macias
Meets: Third Wednesday evening of the month at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Call for times and locations. All are welcome. The purpose of this non-profit, family-oriented organization is to promote and preserve the enjoyment of fly fishing for everyone interested in the sport and to promote proper management and wise use of resources.
Inliners International Club
Northern Nevada Chapter
P.O. Box 2525
Minden 89423
Contact: Rick Petersen
782-4765
Marv Ziemer, 782-7211
Art Allitzer, 775-246-7762 or
775-246-3880, Dayton
The Northern Nevada Chapter of the Inliners International Club was formed in October of 2004. The Inliners International Club was started in 1981 by a few hot rod inline engine enthusiasts. Currently there are about 5,000 members in eight countries. Membership is open to any owner of a 4, 6, or 8-cylinder engine vehicle, or devotee of same.
International Footprint
Association, Carson Valley
Chapter #72
P.O. Box 2242
Minden 89423
Contact: Ray Hoyt
267-4355
www.cvfootprint.org
The International Footprint Association holds a dinner meeting, followed with a guest speaker, on the third Thursday of each month except for July and December. In July the group has a family picnic and in December a holiday party. The dinner meetings are held at various locations throughout Carson Valley. The goal of International Footprint Association chapters is to promote cooperation between all law enforcement agencies, business people and private citizens.
Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 892
Gardnerville 89410
782-5807
Contact: Mike Henningsen
Meets: Every Thursday at 6:30 a.m., Sharkey's. Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization for individuals who want personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of their communities. The motto is, "We Build." Members perform services in their communities such as assistance to children, youth, the needy and many other community projects. The club awards scholarships to Douglas High students, in special fields such as performing arts, teaching and vocational fields.
Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Heart of
Mary Council No.12845
782-2852
Contact: Richard Morissette
Meets: Second Wednesday. Formed by the St. Gall Catholic Community in Gardnerville. The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization, is dedicated to serving both the church and the community. Membership is open to male practicing Catholics 18 years and older. Call for membership or information.
Lions Club
P.O. Box 314
Minden 89423
267-2774
Contact: Ron Santi
Meets: First three Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., dinner, at Sharkey's Rib Room, Gardnerville. The Lions Club fundraises for sight and hearing projects. The club is involved in the national eye glass donation project and provides exams and glasses for young and old; club also raises money for scholarships and community projects.
Masonic Lodges
Carson Valley Lodge 33, F&AM
P.O. Box 2
Gardnerville 89410
783-3444
Meets: Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall on Highway 395 in Gardnerville (over Cheshire Antiques).
Douglas Lodge
No. 12, F&AM
Lodge: Main St., Genoa
265-7706
Contact: Bill Vining
Meets: Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m.
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
40 West First St., Reno 89501
322-1933, lodge office
The group sponsors clinics in Carson City and Reno for patients of aphasia and dyslexia at no charge to the patients.
Carson Valley Shrine Club
P.O. Box 3082
Gardnerville 89410
782-6583
Contact: Paul Lockwood
Meets: Five times annually with prior arrangements. The Shrine Club supports Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children, those with orthopedic, spinal or burn injuries. Contact the group for more information by mail or telephone. The motto is "Strong legs run so weak legs can walk."
Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba
P.O. Box 2168
Gardnerville 89410
782-5266
Contact: Teresa Fernandez
Generally meets the third Saturday of the month for a dinner meeting, rotated among Valley Basque restaurants. Members limited to descendants of Basque heritage and spouses.
Minden Fortnightly
P.O. Box 543
Minden 89423
782-0248
Contact: Shari Chappell
Meets: October through April, first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m., CVIC Hall, Minden. Club raises money to contribute toward the upkeep of the CVIC Hall, for community activities and gives scholarships to Douglas High School seniors, one male and one female. The organization also sponsors students for Girls' and Boys' State, as well as contributing to various community projects.
Minden Rotary Club
P.O. Box 284
Minden 89423
782-1539
Contact: Woodie Ross
Meets: Every Tuesday, noon at Carson Valley Inn. Rotary offers numerous community affairs and supports many area youth groups. Rotary sponsors the Rotarian International Student Exchange program, and awards scholarships to Douglas High School seniors each year.
Miss Douglas County/Nevada
Scholarship Organization
Web site: www.missnevada.org
An officially licensed franchise of the Miss America Organization, the group's purpose is to promote educational and career achievement through scholarships to young women between the ages of 17 and 24 who also meet other eligibility criteria. The national organization is the largest single source of scholarships for young women in the world, awarding over $30 million annually in scholarships.
National Association of
Retired Federal
Employees
P.O. Box 2928
Minden 89423
265-5549
Contact: Don Bobb
Meets: Fourth Tuesday (except July and August; November and December meetings vary due to Thanksgiving and Christmas), 2-4 p.m. at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. NARFE, one of America's oldest and largest associations, was founded in 1921 with the mission of protecting the earned rights and benefits of America's active and retired federal workers. The largest federal employee/retiree organization. NARFE has a membership of nearly 400,000 men and women and represents the interests of nearly 4.6 million federal employees, retirees, spouses, and survivors.
National Pony Express Association
State Headquarters
782-4402
Contact: Bob Moore
This organization is a non-profit educational association organized for the perpetuation and recognition of the authentic and historical running of the Pony Express. Its aim is to preserve the marking and honoring of the route and its historical events now that the U.S. Congress has designated it a National Historic Trail. New members welcome.
Nevada Association
of Porcelain Artists
265-5813
Contact: Elinor Skiles
Meets: Third Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Douglas County Recreation Department on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Everyone welcome. This group was founded to promote the fine art of china painting. Call for seminars with guest artists and special events information.
Nevada Wandering Wheels
Motorcycle Club
P.O. Box 2958
Minden 89423
782-5802
Contact: Norbert Monohan
Meets: Second Thursday at Round Table Pizza, 6 p.m. Motorcycle owners are welcome.
Ninety-Nines International
Organization of Women Pilots
782-4381
Contact: Linda Draper
Meets: Second Thursday of each month, alternating between Reno and Carson City. Flying activities planned for the year. Projects include painting runway numbers, airport names and compass rose to assist pilots at various airports in the area. The group also awards scholarships to women aspiring to get their pilot's license or higher pilot's rating.
Northern Nevada Gaited
Horse Club
882-6265
Contact: Jim Alexander
www.nnghc.com
The Northern Nevada Gaited Horse Club is for all people interested in meeting other horsemen and wanting to become exposed to many types of gaited horses. Meetings are bi-monthly. The club holds monthly clinics, rides and trips, plus an annual show. Call for meeting times and places.
Northern Nevada
Pond Club
2539 East Valley Road
Minden 89423
267-3458
Contact: Mona Coleman
Meets: Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome to learn about home pond management. Call for meeting locations.
Pine Nut Preservation League
P.O. Box 2723
Minden 89423
782-5802
Contact: Linda Monohan
Dedicated to the preservation of the Pine Nut Mountain Range and surrounding area. Call for meeting times and locations.
Senior Men's Club
of Empire Ranch
Empire Ranch Road
Carson City
782-6583
Contact: Paul Lockwood
885-2100
Contact: The Pro Shop
Senior men ages 60 and over meet every Wednesday morning, March through October, at Empire Ranch Golf Course. All levels of play. Call the golf club for details.
Sertoma
See Carson Valley Sertoma.
Share a Book Club
Douglas County Senior Center
2300 Meadow Lane
Gardnerville 89410
782-9841 or 783-6455
Meets: Second Wednesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Our members are all great readers and eager to share their thoughts on special books they have read. Check our Web site www.freewebs.com/shareabookclub/ to discover the books we have reviewed. All adults welcome; the center is wheelchair friendly.
Sheridan Volunteer
Fire Dept.
P.O. Box 1901
Gardnerville 89410
265-4590
Contact: Gale Maynor
Meets: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the firehouse on Centerville and Sheridan Way. Newcomers welcome.
Sierra Intermountain
Emergency Radio Association (SIERA)
P.O. Box 2348
Minden 89423
265-4278
Contact: George Uebele
Web site: www.siera-amateur-radio.org
Meets: Third Thursday, 7 p.m at Carson Valley United Methodist Church (except January, July and August). A social breakfast is held on the fourth Saturday at 8 a.m. at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. Primary goals are to provide emergency communications, promote the interests of amateur radio, hold classes and to provide FCC license information. Anyone interested in amateur radio is eligible for membership. It is not necessary to be a licensed operator to join the club. Examinations for FCC license are given in odd-number months.
Sierra Nevada Active 20-30
Women's Club #730
P.O. Box 2231
Minden 89423
691-3982
Contact: Jacquie Manoukian
www.sierranv2030.org
E-mail: info@sierranv2030.org
Meets: General meetings are 6 p.m. the third Wednesday at Francisco's Mexican Restaurant. Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 is a non-profit organization that provides young women with the opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of lives of special-needs children of Douglas County.
Sierra Sagebrush Flyers
P.O. Box 1192
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Contact: Tom Walters
(530) 541-4963
http://ssbf.org/
Meets: First Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. The Sierra Sagebrush Flyers is a model airplane club open to anyone wishing to fly or learn to fly model airplanes. Lessons are available to beginners and those who want to learn special maneuvers.
Sierra Singles
782-2427
Contact: Shirley
Meets: Every Tuesday at Fiona's at 5 p.m. For singles 40 years and over interested in dinner and dancing. New members welcome.
Silver State Pygmy
Goat Association
267-4355
Contact: Ray Hoyt
www.sspga.org
Meets: Periodically at various locations. The association " the only one of its kind in Nevada " has as its purpose the promotion of the pygmy goat breed, the education of the public about the pygmy goat and providing pygmy goat owners information on health care, nutrition, breeding, kidding and housing requirements. Call for information.
Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.
885-1480
Contact: Rook Wetzel
Meets: Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Call for more information.
Soroptimist International
of Carson Valley
P.O. Box 192
Minden 89423
265-5487
Contact: Rosann Turiglitatto
Meets: Every Tuesday at noon, Two Guys from Italy, Gardnerville. Soroptimist is an international service club whose members contribute to a variety of service projects. Most of the money raised within Carson Valley is returned to the community through donations to local projects and organizations. Members must be in a professional field, an owner or co-owner of a business or in a management position in an area firm. Call for membership information.
Telephone Pioneer Association
Sierra Nevada Chapter
1520 Church St.
Gardnerville 89410
266-4826
Contact: Charlie Spotts
Meets: Quarterly on the fourth Thursday. Call for times and locations.
The objectives of the association are to preserve the history, tradition and ideals of independent telephone; to promote and perpetuate fellowship and friendliness and to encourage the development of the art and industry. The club also donates funds to charities and sponsors scholarships to local students annually. Call for membership information. Club welcomes guests accompanying members.
Toastmasters
See Carson Valley Toastmasters
Topaz Sagehens
266-1025
Contact: Micki Joye
Meets: Third Wednesday September through May, 1 p.m., at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park building. The goal and purpose of the group is to promote an educational program that improves home, community and rural life.
TOPS Nv. No.141
265-5235
Contact: Faye Pekar
Meets: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Room 148, Gardnerville. "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" is a nonprofit weight-loss support group. There's no specific diet. Weekly weigh-ins and incentives for reaching weight-loss goals. Enrollment fee, $20, monthly dues, $4, and the first meeting is free.
Town and Country
Homemakers
265-7160
Contact: Gail Jones
Meets: Second Wednesday (except in summer) at 1 p.m. in members' homes. This is a social group whose purpose is to promote education and improvement of home and community life. Each year this group grants a scholarship to a Douglas High graduate. New members welcome. Call for meeting locations.
University Women
of Carson Valley
265-4278
Contact: Dorothy Uebele
E-mail: duebele2@charter.net
Meets: Second Saturday, October-May, 2 p.m. in members' homes. This group is open to women graduates of four-year colleges and universities; associate members include non-college graduates. Meetings feature speakers and educational presentations. The group sponsors a scholarship for a graduating Douglas High School senior. Book group meets the fourth Saturday in a member's home to discuss a selected novel. Call for more information.
Valley Cruisers
Car Club
P.O. Box 1184
Gardnerville 89410
265-3654
Contact: Diana Lombard, secretary
Meets: First Sunday, 6:30 p.m., at the Douglas County Senior Center. Membership in this organization isopen to those who have a love for cars made in 1972 or earlier, who are interested in the restoration, preservation and safe operation of vintage cars. One need not own a car to be a member. The group participates in several car shows and road cruises each year, as well as the Main Street Event, Aug. 19-21, and promotes charitable and community projects.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3630 (Topaz)
266-3636
Contact: Daryl Mobley
Meets: Third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Topaz Ranch Estates Park building. All eligible veterans are welcome.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary
Post 3630 (Topaz)
266-4833
Contact: Dinah Vaughn
Meets: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park building.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3657
(Walker/Coleville)
(530) 495-2132
Commander: Elmer DeFrese
(530) 495-2149
Contact: Dieter Hoffman
Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Walker Community Center.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 8583
P.O. Box 1606
Minden 89423
265-3042
Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1276 Pit Road in Gardnerville. American veterans of all armed conflicts are welcome to come.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary Post 8583
P.O. Box 713
Minden 89423
265-3042
Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., Minden Medical Center conference room.
Wa-Pai-Shone Arts Show Planning Committee
265-4191
Contact: Sherry Smokey
265-8632 (W) or 265-3789 (H)
Wa-Pai-Shone is a Nevada Indian Cultural Program that stands for the three Nevada tribes: Washoe, Paiute and Shoshone. It is sponsored by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Douglas County School District, and is hosted by a different elementary school each October.
Weight Watchers
267-4712
www.weightwatchersswap.com
Contact: Ginger Porterfield
Meets: Every Monday, 5:30 p.m., and Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. New members welcome.
Western Nevada CattleWomen Inc.
790-3047
Contact: Rita McKinney
Western Nevada CattleWomen is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build and maintain demand for beef products and to promote a positive image of the cattle industry through education and promotion. Meets March and October. Call for details.
Wine Investigation for
Novices and Oenophiles
(W.I.N.O.)
265-1506
Email: jenness10@charter.net
Contact: Wendell or Jeanette Jenness
Meets: Eight times a year for winemaker dinners at area restaurants to sample gourmet meal and fine wines. Call for times, locations.
Douglas County Democratic Central Committee
1662 Highway 395
Suite 105
Minden 89423
Chairperson: Gim Hollister
783-1903
www.douglasdems.org
Meets: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at headquarters in Minden. The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee is the local branch of the National Democratic Party.
Douglas County
Democratic Women
P.O. Box 939
Minden 89423
790-0393
Contact: Mistia Mullins
www.dcdwomen.net/
Email: dcdwomen@charter.net
Meets: Quarterly.
The Douglas County Democratic Women's group was formed in February 2004; sponsors educational forums and guest speakers, and provides service to the community. Membership is open to all regardless of party affiliation. Call for information.
Douglas County
Republican Women
P.O. Box 1214
Minden 89423
Contacts:
Linda Denton, 265-7465
Meets: First Wednesday of the month, social at 11 a.m., luncheon at noon at the Carson Valley Inn. Call for reservations by Monday before meeting. Open to any Republican woman for a membership fee of $20. Associate member fee is $15.
Republican Central Committee
HAAS Building, Suite G,
1516 Highway 395
Minden 89423
588-7770
Email: elorrene@aol.com
Contact: Lorrene Palmer
782-5528
Meets: Second Thursday, the Justice Building in Carson Valley, October-May, and D.C. Justice Court building, June-September. Social is at 7 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Sierra Nevada Republican
Women's Club
P.O. Box 2504
Minden 89423
265-2841
Contact: Diane Gordon
www.snrw.org
Meets: Second Wednesday for luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Two Guys From Italy in Gardnerville. call for information. All Republican women are welcome. Membership is $25.
Alpine Christian
Community Church
P.O. Box 137 (mailing)
Markleeville, CA 96120
150 Old Pony Express Rd.
Markleeville, CA 96120
Pastor: Ronald A. Rhoads
Home: 265-3540
Church: (530) 694-1819
Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. Sunday Assembly 9:30 a.m. Child Bible study, 9:30.
Berean Bible Church
P.O. Box 1267
Minden 89423
782-3931
Pastor: Eddie Almeida
Carson Valley Middle School library
Calvary Chapel of
Carson Valley
1004 Dresslerville Rd.
Gardnerville 89460
265-3259 (Office open 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.)
Pastor: Dan Steen
Sunday School and Sunday worship service 9 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m.; Men's Bible Study, Sat. 8 a.m.; Bible Study, Tuesday 7 p.m.; Ladies' Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m.;
Youth activities, Thursday 7 p.m.; Kid's Club, Fri. 6:30 p.m. Child care available at most services.
Carson Valley Christian Center
1095 Stephanie Way
Minden 89423
267-0151
Pastor: Dr. John Jackson
www.cvcwired.com
Saturday service, 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Sunday service, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Home groups, special services. Call for information.
Carson Valley United
Methodist Church
1375 Centerville Lane
Gardnerville 89410
782-4600
Pastor: Pete Nelson
Early Worship, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; traditional worship, 10 a.m. Youth Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Child care available. Call for information on choir and youth groups.
Carson Valley House of Praise
1219 Service Drive
Gardnerville 89410
265-3866
Pastor: George Whorley
Services, Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; "Into His marvelous Light," Free home Bible study. Bible study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Call for information and meeting place.
Christ Presbyterian Church
1436 S. Industrial Way
Gardnerville 89410
782-3781
Pastor: Bill Baltz
Guest Pastor: Rev. Pat Hardy
Guest Lay Pastor: Elder Bob Vibe
Sunday worship (including Children's Church and child care) 9 a.m.; Communion Worship Service, first Sunday of each month; adult Bible study Thursday evenings; choir practice Wednesday evenings; women's Bible study second and fourth Mondays, call Elder Carole Karp 782-3230, and small group fellowship, call elder Jim White 265-1398.
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
n Minden
Meetinghouse
891 Mahogany Drive
n Carson Valley Ward
Spruce and Deseret streets
Minden 89423
n First Ward
Bishop: Ed Harris
n Second Ward
782-7890- home 265-4724
Bishop: Doug Christenson
n Third Ward
782-3885
Bishop: William Blankenship
Call for information, service times
Coventry Cross
Episcopal Church
1631 Esmeralda Ave.
P.O. Box 518
Minden 89423
782-4161 Church Office
Priest: Rev. Shep Curtis
Worship service 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday Services, Church school 10 a.m. (Preschool to Seventh grade), and adult class; infant care available; call for service times.
First Baptist Church of Minden-Gardnerville
1696 Highway 395
Minden, 89423
across from Douglas High School
782-5513
Pastor: Adam Barkley
Sunday morning Bible Study for all ages, 9 a.m., traditional worship services, 10:30 a.m.; devotional prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Call for further information.
First Baptist Church
of Topaz Ranch Estates
1441 Agate Road
Wellington 89444
266-3309 or 266-4154
Pastor: Don Chambers
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m. Prayer Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Call for additional information.
The Fountainhead
Foursquare Church
3690 Highway 395
P.O. Box 2775
Carson City 89702
Web site:
www.fountainheadcc.org
267-4488 office
Pastor: Louie Locke
Sunday morning services at 9:30.; youth group gatherings: middle and high school students, Thursday 6:30 to 8:10 p.m. Call for more information.
Genoa Community Church
182 Nixon Street (P.O. Box 35)
Genoa 89411
782-7075
Contact: Keith Corband
Sunday service 10 a.m. Rev. Patrick Jolly. Non-denominational, speakers and musicians.
Grace Community Church
2320 Heybourne
Minden 89423
782-6516
Pastor: Dr. Brian Borgman
Services, Sunday School, 9 a.m.; morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 5 p.m. Nursery available for all services. Adult Bible study, youth discipleship and Kids Desiring God, Wednesday. Call for information on other activities.
High Sierra Fellowship
1516 Highway 395 "E" (Haas Center)
P.O. Box 279
Gardnerville 89410
782-7486
Pastor: Rich Lammay
Worship services, Sunday 9:30 a.m.
and Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Youth Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Hilltop Community Church
3616 N. Sunridge
Carson City 89705
267-3020 church
Teacher Pastors: Joel Berger
and P.J. Lewis
Sunday traditional service, 8 and 9:30 a.m.; Saturday contemporary service 6:30 p.m.; Kids programs for all three services. Child care through grade 6. Bible study groups and youth groups meet weekly. Call for information.
Living Word Fellowship
824 Pba'ul (Dark Bush)
(near Long Valley and Dresslerville roads)
Gardnerville 89460
Pastor: Gene Holman
265-1451, church
265-3235, pastor
Sunday service, 10 a.m. and children church childcare during service.
St. Gall
Catholic Church
1343 Centerville Lane
Gardnerville 89410
782-2852
782-2622 fax
Web site: www.saintgall.org
Parish administrator:
Father Paul McCollum
Mass services, Saturday at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. and any time upon request. Call for information about pre-school through high school religious education, 782-3784.
Shepherd of the
Sierra Lutheran Church
3680 Highway 395
North of Jacks Valley Road (near Target)
267-3680
Pastor: Norman Milz
Sunday worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Bible hour, Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Child care.
Johnson Lane Baptist Church
1581 Johnson Lane
Minden 89423
267-9590
Pastor: Rick South
Sunday service, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Wednesday night prayer service, 6 p.m. Call for more information.
Smith Valley
Baptist Church
888 Hudson Way, Smith
(775) 465-9399 church
Pastor: Archie Walker
Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday services, 11 a.m.; Sunday youth and adult services, 6 p.m. Corporate Assembly, Wednesday 6 p.m. Call for more information. www.smithvalleybaptist.com
Smith Valley Community United Methodist Church
44 Rivers Road
Smith 89430
(775) 465 2452
Pastor Tom Walburn
Sunday services 10 a.m.; adult Bible study 9 a.m. Friday. Women's bible study 10 a.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Topaz Community
Open Bible Church
1327 Limestone Road
Wellington 89444
266-0020
Pastor: Ron and Nanci Carter
Sunday services; Christian education, 9 a.m. morning worship, 10 a.m.; INSTE, 5 p.m. Meet at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park Building at the end of Carter Way.
Trinity Lutheran Church
1480 Douglas Avenue
Gardnerville 89410
782-8153; 782-8154 fax
Pastor: Tom Windsor,
Eric Borchers
Director of Child Care Center: Donna Einspahr. Sunday services, 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. (Child care available). Mid-week worship meets as announced; youth group meets Tuesday nights; Thursday Bible study, 7 a.m., ladie's Bible study, Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; L.W.M.L. second Sunday, noon, Preschool and child care center, call 782-KIDS (782-5437) for more information.
Unity Church of Today
1662 Highway 395, Suite 104
P.O. Box 2649
Minden 89423
782-4429
783-8820 fax
Minister: Larry Schneider
Services held at Sierra Crest Academy, 1701 Lucerne, Minden
Silent Unity Prayer Line: (816) 969-2000, Sunday Contemplative Service 9 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Children's Church 10:30 a.m. Call for more information. www.unitychurchof today.org
Valley Christian Fellowship
Meadowdale Center
1267 Highway 395 Suites H.I.J.
Gardnerville 89410
782-1961
Pastor: Leo Kruger
www.valleycf.org
Worship service, Sunday 9:30 a.m. and Saturday 6:30 p.m. Senior youth group, junior youth group. Holy Grounds Coffee House, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. Meeting rooms available.
First Baptist Church Minden
1696 Highway 395
Minden, 89423
782-5513
Pastor: Albert Vacek
Worship services, Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Call for information.
Antelope Valley
Methodist Church
111639 Highway 395
next to Coleville High School
P.O. Box 295
Coleville, Calif. 96107
(760) 932-1630
A growing Christian community with Bible-centered teaching Sunday service, 11 a.m. Bible study 9:30 a.m. Affiliated with Food Bank of Northern Nevada for Coleville, Topaz, Walker Distribution at noon. Call 530 495-2633 by 5 p.m. previous Friday.
Walker Baptist Church
95 E. Mill Creek Lane
Walker, Calif.
(530) 495-2479
Pastor: Lee Pritchelt
Sunday school 9 a.m. worship service, 10:15 a.m. service Marine Housing in Coleville. 6 p.m. Bible Study, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
