In the Spotlight for June 26

Poster contest

Original art on the theme of Carson Valley ranching heritage is needed for the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council's poster contest for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. Submit 300 dpi jpeg image by Aug. 1 to info@cvartscouncil.com. Information, genoanevada.org, 781-0150 or 782-8696.

Farmers markets

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

The Minden Farmers Market is open 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Minden. Information, Roxanne, 782-2444 or Kregg, 782-9814.

The Gardnerville Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Lampe Park. Information, Douglas County Parks & Recreation office, 782-9828.

Summer reading

Celebrate the Teen Summer Reading program when the Dragonslayers Teen Advisory Board hosts the Guitar Hero Legends of Rock tournament, 3-5:30 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Snacks, drinks and fun for age 12 and older. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Swap meet Saturday

Douglas County Historical Society hosts swap meets at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22 and Sept. 12. Booth spaces $10 in advance, $20 day of sale. Information, www.historicnevada.org or 782-2555.

DAWG adoption Saturday

Douglas Animal Welfare Group's animal adoption event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Douglas County Animal Shelter, 921 Pinenut Road, Gardnerville. With each adoption: free spay or neuter, microchip, training reimbursement, pizza card. Information, 782-2323 or dawgrescue.com

Preparedness workshop

Acquire skills to face emergencies with confidence, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, at Sacred Spiral Studio, 1558 First St., Minden. Children welcome. A $5 donation requested. Information, thrivingcommunity.com or (775) 544-6612.

Authors gathering

The Douglas County Public Library's gathering of authors is 2-4 p.m. Satuday, at 1625 Library Lane, Minden. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Drive for Bailey

A blood drive in honor of 2009 Douglas High graduate and cancer patient Bailey Piper is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Information, Danielle, 901-2818.

Ranch tours

The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park one-hour tours are 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays with additional tours at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Make required reservations at 783-9417 or dangbergranch@parks.nv.gov