In the Spotlight for May 1

Dance for the cure

The May Day Dance for the Cure is 7:30-11:30 p.m. today at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Dance to music from '60s, '70s, '80s and beyond. Cost $5 per person, $7 per couple, $10 per family. Tickets at Scolari's in Gardnerville or at the door. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Information, Craig, 782-5550.

Cemetery work day

The Garden Cemetery annual work day begins 9 a.m. Saturday at the Garden Cemetery on Douglas Avenue in Gardnerville. Information, 782-8210.

Sertoma bingo

Carson Valley Sertoma Community Bingo is the first Saturday of the month at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Doors open at 11 a.m., early bird at 12:30 p.m., regular session at 1 p.m. Progressive blackout on Saturday will be $500 with 53 numbers or less. Drawing for raffle prizes. Coffee and popcorn provided. Snack bar open. Information, Pat, 265-5332.

Family sweet night out

Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center hosts Sweet Night Out, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville. Games, music, prizes, desserts. Cost, $5 per person or $20 for family of two adults and up to four children. Age 2 and younger free. Information, 782-5437.

Topaz Sagehens rummage sale

The Topaz Sagehens' 33rd annual rummage sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 33904 Carter Way, Wellington. Chili dogs, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee, bake sale items, homemade candy and salsa for sale. Raffle prizes. Donation drop-off 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bluesage Storage, unit 92. No mattresses, furniture or large appliances.

Information, 266-4013.

Car wash fundraiser

Members of the Douglas High School swimming and diving teams host a car wash to benefit the family of Molly Lahlum, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, in the Stratton Center in Gardnerville.

Vaccination clinic

A low-cost vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, horses and ferrets is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Smith Valley Feed, 5 Hudson Aurora Road in Smith. Information, veterinary office of Lesli Hewitt, 267-4888 or Smith Feed, 465-2722.

Eclectic Book Club

Read any book and present a review at the Eclectic Book Club, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. No mandatory book selection. Discussion questions change monthly.

Information, 782-5484.