In the Spotlight

Play benefits Sierra Crest

Sierra Crest Academy students take the stage in the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada presentation of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City.

The play is presented to raise funds for children at the school. Admission, $8 for adults, $5 for children.

Information, 884-2226, Diana Lightfeather at (775) 846-5488 or Sierra Crest Academy at 783-9002.

Book club meets Sunday

Eclectic Book Club meets 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Read any book and present a review. No mandatory book selection. Information, 782-5484.

Event benefits scholarship fund

A champagne and dessert event hosted by the Douglas County Democratic Women is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Gardnerville home of John and Donna Leveck. Cost is $25 each or $50 per couple. Tickets available at J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room. Tickets, information, 267-3982.

Neighborhood Watch program

Saratoga Springs Neighborhood Watch meets 6 p.m. June 3 at Johnson Lane Station No. 6, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden. The open meeting features Douglas County Sheriff spokesman Sgt. Jim Halsey and Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Gerald speaking on the Neighborhood Watch program and safety. Information, director Bud Lampley, 267-4887.

Thrift store closes

The Hidden Treasures Antique Thrift Store, run by the Family Support Council of Douglas County, will be closing June 7. All items will be on sale for 75 percent off until closing day on June 7.

The store is at 1224 Pep Circle in Gardnerville and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Information, 782-8692.

Student Day at museum is June 7

Senior-Student Day features Laurie Hickey who portrays Clara Martin Hawkins, wife of a Genoa Pony Express rider at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 7 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Seniors, students and a required accompanying adult admitted free to the museum and presentation every first Saturday of the month. Information, 782-2555.

Carnival tickets available now

Pre-sale carnival tickets for Carson Valley Days are on sale through June 12 at Nevada State Bank, Accolades Trophies and Raley's.

The carnival is June 12-15 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the time of carnival.

Anyone with a special needs child who would like to attend should contact Brian Deaton at 220-8046 for more information.