In the Spotlight for March 12

Knights bingo benefits Biaggini

The Knights of Columbus dedicate today's bingo to the memory of Douglas County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini. Proceeds go toward medical and other expenses incurred during his battle with cancer. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. in the St. Gall Catholic Church Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Buy-in of $21 includes bonus blackouts and hot ball jackpot. Food and drinks available for purchase. Information, 265-5719.

Teen dance today

Douglas County Parks & Recreation's teen dance for sixth- to eighth-grade students is 6:30-9 p.m. today at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. Music by Bill McClain's Mobile Music. Cost of $10 includes a slice of pizza and drink with snacks available for purchase. Students must arrange own transportation to be picked up by 9 p.m. Students are not to be dropped off before 6:30 p.m. Middle school students must bring student ID. Information, 782-9828.

Soil workshop Saturday

Full Circle Compost hosts a workshop on soil fertility, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 3190 Highway 395, Minden. Learn about starting a garden, growing tomatoes and expanding the growing season. Information at fullcirclecompost.com or 267-5305.

Community breakfast Sunday

The St. Gall Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and Youth Ministry provides a free community breakfast to those who may be in need, 7:15-10:30 a.m. Sunday, at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Time to update the Almanac

Information is needed by April 1 for The Record-Courier's 2010 Carson Valley Almanac. Submit a new group or update contact names and phone numbers on community organizations at editor@recordcourier.com or call Editor Kurt Hildebrand at 782-5121, ext. 215, or People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210. The Almanac is published at the end of May.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of March 15-19 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Beef stir fry, white rice, fruit salad, fortune cookie, apple crisp

Tuesday. Baked chicken, green salad, roasted potatoes and vegetables, spiced peaches, cranberry orange muffin

Wednesday. St. Patrick's Day. Corned beef and cabbage, Jell-O salad, red potatoes, rye bread, carrots, green apple juice, lime sherbet

Thursday. Baked fish, rice, three-bean salad, broccoli, fruit and pudding dessert

Friday. Ham and cheese sandwich, Waldorf salad, celery and peanut butter, grapes