In the Spotlight for July 9

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Weekend Relay fundraisers

ScolarisJCP Relay for Life team hosts a rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, 1001 Tillman Lane, Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, Craig at Scolari's, 782-5550.

The Walmart Relay for Life team hosts a booth, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Walmart on Topsy Lane. Damn it dolls, $10; luminaria bags, $5; raffle tickets $1 each for survivor quilt.

Serving 4 A Cure Purse and Silpada jewelry party 11 a.m. Saturday, with 10 percent sales going to Relay for Life. Bunco game, 1 p.m. Saturday at 1529 Lou Court, Gardnerville. Cost, $20. Information, (775) 721-9152.

The Douglas County Relay for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society is July 24-25 in Lampe Park. Information, douglasrelay.com


Trey Stone concert in Minden Park

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues with the Trey Stone Band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, in Minden Park. Food available for purchase by Lions Club. Sponsorship information, 782-9828.


Movie in the Heritage Park tonight

The Town of Gardnerville's free summer movie series continues at dusk tonight with "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" in Heritage Park. Bring a picnic or enjoy food available for sale. Information, info@gardnerville-nv.gov


Antiques show at COD Garage

The Minden Antiques Show and Sale with appraisal clinic is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the historic COD Garage on Esmeralda Avenue. Appraisals $5 per item. Admission $2. Event benefits in part Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Information, 782-4951.


Community garage sale Saturday

The Town of Genoa sponsors their annual community garage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. More than 20 households in several garage sale sites participate with sales of collectibles, furniture, sports gear, antiques, tools, and household items. Sale maps in Genoa stores, the town office and genoanevada.org Information, 782-8696.


Sertoma Bingo Sunday

Carson Valley Sertoma Community Bingo is Sunday 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.


Wine walk Thursday

The Thirsty Third Thursday wine and beer walk is Thursday with a red, white and blue theme. Cost is $10 plus $5 for a commemorative wine glass, which may be used at all 2010 wine walks. Register 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Advance purchases at Battle Born Wine, East Fork Gallery, Especially For You or Joyce's Fine Jewelry. Information, mainstreetgardnerville.org or 782-8027.


Senior menu for week

The menu for the week of July 12-16 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Crab cakes, apple walnut slaw, green beans, vegetable rice pilaf, chocolate cream pie

Tuesday. Sweet and sour pork, brown rice pilaf, cauliflower, bread, layered salad, peach

Wednesday. Birthday day. Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, fruit salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, baby carrots, roll, cake and ice cream

Thursday. Barbecue beef sandwich, corn, spinach, cole slaw, tapioca pudding

Friday. Combination pizza, green salad, fresh pineapple, brownie