Relay fundraiser Saturday
The Walgreens Relay for Life team hosts a barbecue, bounce house and employee bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the parking lot, 1342 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cancer awareness bracelets for sale for $10 at Walgreens. The Douglas County Relay for Life event is July 24-25 in Lampe Park. Information, www.douglasrelay.com
Change of date for Sertoma Bingo
Because of the July 4th holiday, Carson Valley Sertoma Community Bingo will be July 10 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 is $600 with 55 numbers or less. Drawing for raffle prizes. Coffee and popcorn provided. Snack bar open. Information, Pat, 265-5332.
Summer camp begins Monday
Summer theater camp is Monday through July 29 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School for actors age 6-12. Auditions for "Once Upon A Mattress." Cost is $160. Information toadinc@gmail.com or (775)219-3577.
Museum lecture Thursday
Historian and author Carolyn Fregulia talks about logging in the Sierra during the time of the Comstock Lode at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. July 8, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Admission $3, free for historical society members. Information, 782-2555.
Bubble lady blows into town Thursday
The Douglas County Public Library hosts a free family event with the Bubble Lady, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
New location for antiques show
The Minden Antiques Show and Sale with appraisal clinic is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 at the historic COD Garage in downtown Minden. Appraisals $5 per item. Admission $2. Event benefits in part Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Information, 782-4951.
See you later, alligator
The summer reading series continues with alligator stories and crafts, 3:30 p.m. July 12, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. Children 3 and older watch an alligator grow, go on a gator hunt, sing songs, and listen to Miss Carol read "Zack's Alligator" by Shirley Mozelle. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Sign up by July 10. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
Senior menu for the week
The menu for the week of July 6-9 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Monday. Closed for holiday
Tuesday. Beef hot dog, cole slaw, chips, fruit, ice cream sandwich
Wednesday. Chef's salad, roll, fruit cup
Thursday. Vegetable lasagna, spinach salad, garlic bread, orange
Friday. French dip au jus, pea salad, potato wedges, frozen yogurt with strawberries.
