Women's conference
Berean Bible Church hosts a women's ministries conference with speaker Judy Achilles, 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cost, $25 advanced, $30 at the door. Register, Suzie Almeida, 690-6207, or Llew Bush, 265-5611.
Sale today through Sunday
The Flip Flop Kids Shop fall consignment sale is today through Sunday in the Carson Mall in Carson City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the half-off sale on Sunday. Sale includes baby gear, children's furniture, toys, games, sports gear, maternity and women's clothing, household items. Information, Karen Etnyre, (775) 825-1630.
Art show this weekend
Carson Valley Art Association's Scholarship Benefit Show is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, in the CVIC Hall in Minden. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.
Music workshop, concert Saturday
Carson Valley United Methodist Church hosts a music workshop and concert with songwriters and worship leaders Jim and Jean Strathdee on Saturday. The In the Highest Glory, All Creation Sings workshop at 12:30 p.m. Sing-along concert for all ages at 3:30 p.m. features traditional, folk, rock, jazz, and international music. All are welcome at both or either event. A free-will offering is appreciated. Carson Valley United Methodist Church is at 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-4600.
Harvest dinner Sunday
The Topaz Community Open Bible Church annual Harvest Dinner and silent auction is noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community building on Carter Way. Meal tickets are $8 adult, $4 child, $15 per couple, $20 per family. Raffle tickets for quilt are $1 each, $5 for 6, $10 for 15. Silent auction items include bears, bookmarks, specialty foods, gift certificates, handiwork. Event benefits the church building fund. For information or to make donations, 266-0020 or 266-4129.
Photo club meets Tuesday
The Carson Valley Photo Club meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Fall colors is the theme of the monthly photo contest. New members, amateurs to professionals, welcome. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month. Information, club president Doug Dill, 783-4388.
Senior menu for the week
The menu for the week of Nov. 8-12 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Monday. Cheese tortellini, turkey pomegranate salad, garlic bread, diced peaches, carrot cake
Tuesday. Beef pot pie, pasta salad, biscuit, apricots, cookie
Wednesday. USO Celebration. Fried chicken, cole slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob, biscuit, apple pie a la mode
Thursday. Closed for Veterans Day
Friday. Roast beef and gravy, romaine salad with cranberries, roasted potatoes, asparagus, cheesecake
