DHS Ski Team film festival today
Douglas High School Ski Team presents the 2008 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival, "The Next Best Thing To Doin' It" by Todd Offenbacher, 6:30 p.m. today in the Douglas High School commons. Cost of $12 at the door benefits the DHS ski team.
Friendship Sunday
Friendship Sunday is Sunday at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395, north of Jacks Valley Road.
Town hall meeting on cultural plan
A discussion on the state of arts in the community, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. Information given on the Nevada Arts Council's "Values and Vision: A Cultural Plan for Nevada 2010-2015." Public comment at www.nevadaculture.org or (775) 687-6680.
Relay for Life
Relay For Life kicks off the 2009 season, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the GE Bently cafeteria on Bently Parkway. All team captains and interested participants invited. Information, Katrina, 782-6119, or Anneka at 901-2372. Flyers available at Scolaris.
Ash Wednesday
St. Gall Catholic Church celebrates the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and a Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Mass celebrated at 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. daily starting Feb. 26. Stations of the cross every Wednesday throughout Lent starting 6 p.m. March 4 followed with soup supper. The church is at 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-2852.
Beast Feast Feb. 28
The Minden Rotary Club's Beast Feast is 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Carson Valley Inn. The menu includes Copper River salmon, braised bison ribs and eye of venison rack prepared by Carson Valley Inn chefs. Wines provided by Cleavage Creek and Drytown Cellars.
Silent auction items include a McMillan custom rifle, US Optics custom rifle scope, spa and beauty treatments, golf experiences, a ridealong with a Lake Tahoe sheriff and a CareFlight helicopter tour.
Tickets available from Minden Rotary members or from Bob Conner, (775) 721-0457 or open@langlotz.com
Space available for equine clinic
Vendors and donations are needed at the Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse ninth annual spring equine clinic and tack, horse and trailer sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Space available at $20 in advance, $30 day of sale. Tack and related equine items accepted as tax-deductible donations. Call 267-1607 for information.
GED classes
Douglas County School District's GED and adult diploma preparation classes are 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Douglas High School. 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.
