In the Spotlight for Feb. 13

GARDNERVILLE-MINDEN, Nev.

Bingo Knights

Knights of Columbus bingo 7 p.m. today at St. Gall Pastoral Center benefits the Skin Cancer Awareness Foundations UV Warning Signal Program. 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.

Speed dating

Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club hosts the Looking for Love speed dating event, 8 p.m. today, at Indigo restaurant & Bar in Minden Village.

The $15 registration fee includes appetizers, one cocktail and the potential to meet your soul mate. Participants must be 21-40 years old.

This event benefits special needs children of Douglas County. Information, Betsy Mauchley (775) 790-5151 or www.sierranv2030.org

Valentine's dinner dance Saturday

Carson Valley United Methodist Church hosts a Valentine's Day dinner dance youth fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, at the church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Dinner is chicken Parmesan with pasta, dinner roll, asparagus and beverage. DJ music, entertainment by bell choir and games. Cost, $10 per couple. Child care available for $3 per child includes pizza. Information, 782-4600.

Grower meeting in Yerington

Silverado Ranch Supply in Yerington hosts a grower meeting, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19 at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St., Yerington. The event includes lunch.

Farmers, ranchers and rural property owners will learn about pasture care, weed management, soil fertility, hay production and the Walker River Basin Project. Guest speakers are from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Nevada Department of Agriculture, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Dupont Crop Production and Stukenholtz Laboratories.

This class offers continuing education credits for licensed commercial applicators and Nevada certified pesticide applicators.

Enroll by Tuesday at Silverado Ranch Supply, (888) 463-5599 or (775) 463-5599.

Seussical musical

Carson Valley Arts Council and Wild Horse Children's Theater present the "Seussical Jr." musical, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 22, at the CVIC Hall, downtown Minden.

"Seussical Jr." is directed by Carol Scott and features characters Dr. Seuss books, "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hears a Who," "Green Eggs and Ham" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, $5 for ages 12 and younger. Children 3 and younger are free. Tickets available at 887-0438, 782-8608 or at the Carson Valley Arts Council office, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden.

Information, wildhorsetheater.com or cvartscouncil.com