In the Spotlight for Jan. 23

Women in History

Nominations are accepted for women who make or have made contributions to the quality of life in Douglas County. Submit nominees for the "Douglas County Women: Past, Present and Future" project to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Deadline is March 6. Call the historical society office at 782-2555 or Helen Chappell at 782-2643. Information at www.historicnevada.org

'Inkheart' party today at library

The Dragon Slayers, the Douglas County Public Library Teen Advisory Board, hosts an Inkheart celebration, 3:30 p.m. today, at the library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. "Inkheart" and other books by Cornelia Funke featured in the free program for teens grades six through 12. The event includes games, pizza, soda and a chance to win tickets to the "Inkheart" movie.

The Inkheart celebration is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library, Ironwood Stadium Cinema 8 and the Dragon Slayers. Information, Maria, 782-9841 or douglas.lib.nv.us

Yoga Saturday

The Yoga Loft celebrates National Yoga Day with a free yoga class, 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Light snacks provided. Yoga Loft, 1528 Highway 395, Suite 200, Gardnerville. Information, Maggie Allen, 781-1229.

Nutrition talk

Get inspired to eat better in 2009 at the free Family Nutrition Made Simple presentation for teens and adults, 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Free handouts and CDs.

Information, Tiffany Radtke at FamilyNutritionMadeSimple@gmail.com or (775) 450-7520.

Senior health fair

The Douglas County Senior Center's 10th annual Senior Health Fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Shannon Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn. Admission is free. For information, call the Douglas County Senior Center, 783-6455.

Concert series

The Carson Valley Arts Council presents world music group Kaweh, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. A $15 donation will be requested at the door. All proceeds benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council. Information, cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.

Elks serve crab

The Minden-Douglas Elks annual crab feed is Feb. 20 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. On the menu is fresh Dungeness crab, garlic bread and cole slaw. Shrimp cocktails on sale in the bar area. Steaks will be available by advanced notice only for those who don't want crab. Cost is $35 per person.

For ticket reservations and to indicate steak substitutions, call Rodney or Shaaron at 267-5066, or the Elks Lodge 265-4523. Make reservations by Feb. 13.