In the Spotlight for July 31

Elks Carnival through Sunday

The Minden-Douglas Elks Summerfest Carnival is today through Sunday at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Ticket books are $15. Proceeds support Elks' causes. Information, Jim Schramm, 783-4224.

Movie in the park tonight

"The Wizard of Oz" is the free movie in Heritage Park at dusk today. Vendors include Boy Scout Troop 411, Cold Stone Creamery, DHS Music Boosters, Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill. Heritage Park is off Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville. The next movie in the park is "Wall-E" on Aug. 21. Information, Town of Gardnerville, 782-7134.

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 is $650 with 56 numbers or less. Drawing for raffle prizes. Coffee and popcorn provided. Snack bar open. Information, Pat, 265-5332.

Candy Dance tickets on sale

Entertainment for the Candy Dance dinner dance is by the Comstock Cowboys, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 26, in Genoa Town Park. Ranch-style beef and chicken barbecue and trimmings. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and younger available at Genoa Town Office. Information, genoanevada.org or 782-8696.

The Comstock Cowboys will have a CD release party for their new disc, "I Was Never Alone," 2-6 p.m. Saturday, at the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City.

Mystery writer at book club

The Eclectic Book Club meets, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Guest speaker is Tahoe mystery writer Todd Borg who signs his new book, "Tahoe Night," and discusses the development of character Detective Owen McKenna. Information, 782-5484.

Birth network meets

Sierra Nevada Birth Network meets the first Monday of the month. The topic for August is postpartum/baby care, 6:30 p.m. Monday, at Luv N Light Studio, 512 N. Division St., Carson City. Information, (775) 790-1293.

or sierranevadabnn@yahoo.com BirthNetwork National 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promotes the awareness and availability of mother-friendly maternity care. The network advocates making informed choices to experience safe and satisfying childbirth. Information, www.birthnetwork.org

Musical theater audition

The Performing Arts Project holds open auditions for all ages, Tuesday, for the Brewery Arts December performance of "Clara's Prayer," a ballet musical theater adaptation of "The Nutcracker." The studio is at 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. Information, cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.

Farmers markets

Weekly Valley farmers markets feature fruits, vegetables, flowers, bakery items, gifts, outdoor decor, music and food.

The Minden Farmers Market is open 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through summer between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Minden. Information, 782-2444. The Gardnerville Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Lampe Park. Information, 782-9828.