On Dec. 4, Topaz Ranch Estates resident Karla Broadway is hosting a grand opening for her new pet salon off Albite Road in TRE.
The North Paw Pet Salon offers pet grooming, supplies, toys and baked treats.
Broadway, who has lived in TRE for five years, said she has 30 years of pet grooming experience.
"We offer a complete line of affordable grooming and spa services to bring out the best of appearance and personality in any breed," said Broadway's website.
The North Paw is located at 1490 Albite Road, Unit 8. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday by appointment.
For more information, call 266-3698 or visit www.thenorthpaw.com.
Massage business opens in Studio Vogue
Gardnerville Ranchos resident Tessa Birmingham has opened up a new massage business inside Studio Vogue in downtown Gardnerville.
Massage by Tessa specializes in Swedish deep tissue massage, lymphatic, pre/post-natal therapeutic and hot stone.
Birmingham is the daughter of hairdresser Kay Schwob.
"I have lived in the Valley my entire life," Birmingham said. "I feel I understand what activities are around, and I know how to assist in making people feel better."
Massage by Tessa is located at 1495 Highway 395, Suite A, Gardnerville. Business hours are 9 a.m. to closing Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Saturday.
For more information, call 783-1469.
New collision shop in Gardnerville
Christensen Collision Center has opened off Southgate Drive in Gardnerville.
The shop offers auto body repair, auto painting, race car preparation and setup, fabrication and welding.
Owner Robert Christensen said he opened his first shop in 1963 and started racing sports cars in 1968. He now races a formula car.
"I have many years of experience," he said, "and I will come to your home to write an estimate by appointment."
Christensen Collision Center is located at 1482 Southgate Drive, Suite 112, Gardnerville.
For more information, call (775) 410-1734.
Care agency hosts fall seminar Saturday
No Place Like Home, a local personal care agency, is raising awareness about senior-age falling by teaching prevention strategies.
The company is hosting a free fall prevention seminar 10 a.m. Saturday at the Carson Valley Inn.
"Do you know that 25 percent of seniors who suffer hip fractures die within one year of that injury?" said Rick Ackerson, CEO of No Place Like Home. "Seniors are losing their lives to this problem. But the good news is most falls can be prevented, and our fall prevention presentation explains exactly how to do that."
For more information, call (775) 392-2000 or visit www.nvnoplacelikehome.com.
