Theater auditions
Auditions for Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Hollywood Arms" by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett are 6:30-9 p.m. today, at the Justin Clouser law office, 1669 Lucerne St., Suite A-3 in Minden Village. Call-backs are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
There are 11 parts to be cast for people to play characters ages 10-65. Also needed are a producer and costumer.
Show dates are April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19. For information about becoming involved in the production, contact director Lucille Rao at (775) 843-3493.
Grant workshop
Carson Valley Arts Council hosts a workshop on how to prepare grant applications, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Register, cvartscouncil@yahoo.com or 782-8207.
Financial outlook
Janice Rice, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Gardnerville, will host the "Outlook 2009: The Financial Landscape," 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, as a free satellite broadcast at www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones is at 1483 Highway 395, Suite C, Gardnerville. Information, www.careers.edwardjones.com
Photo club meets
Carson Valley Photo Club meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Membership open to amateur and professional photographers. Guest speaker is Record-Courier photographer Shannon Litz. Information, Pat Stanley, (775) 790-0440.
Painting meeting
The Carson Valley Desert Brushes meet 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden. Information, Ruth, 246-3378.
Art club meeting
Retired art dealer Gene Young discusses printing techniques and artwork marketing at the monthly meeting of the Carson Valley Art Association, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16, at the UNR Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Refreshments will be served. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.
Sweetheart dance
Douglas County Parks & Recreation's Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance is 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds building. Dancing to DJ music. Refreshments will be served and photo keepsakes available for an additional fee.
Cost is $20 per couple and $8 per additional daughter. Register at the recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or at 782-9828.
Knights cioppino
The 4th Degree Sierra Assembly of the Knights of Columbus' third annual cioppino dinner is Feb. 7 at the St. Gall Pastoral Center. Dinner includes green salad, bread, dessert and nonalcoholic beverages. Steak may be substituted. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets are available at the church office until Feb. 1. Information, 782-2852 or 265-2366.
