Crafting fair Saturday
Local crafters, cooks and canners present their wares in the Trimmers Outpost barn at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and Dec. 4 and 11. Free craft sessions for children, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hot chocolate and coffee. The barn is behind Trimmers Outpost, 2276 Main St., Genoa. Information, 782-4517.
Gift tree benefits shelter animals
The second annual Holiday Gift Tree to benefit dogs and cats at the Douglas County Animal Shelter is Monday through Friday, Nov. 29-Dec. 20 at Max's Pet Supplies in the Raley's shopping center in Gardnerville. The event is sponsored by DAWG and Max's. Information on adoptable dogs and cats at 782-9061 or 267-7325, or www.dawgrescue.com
Free blood pressure checks
Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville will hold free weekly blood pressure clinics for the public starting 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, at Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville, 1565-A Virginia Ranch Road, behind the Carson Valley Medical Center.
Minden Weihnachts Market
Vendors wanted for the Minden German Christmas marketplace, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the COD Garage on Esmeralda Avenue. Lighting of the Minden gazebo and free photos with Santa on Dec. 3. Crafts, decorations, food, entertainment. Information, Roxanne Stangle, 782-2444, or Kregg, (775) 292-9214.
Craft booth spaces open
Booth spaces are available for the Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4, in the gym and commons area of Douglas High School. Only handmade craft items accepted. Applications, Rita Borselli, ourcrazytails@yahoo.com or Kelley Yost, kyost@dcsd.k12.nv.us
Gallery hosts reception
The East Fork Gallery hosts their annual Christmas reception, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, at 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Fine art, pottery, art class, jewelry, ornaments, seasonal gifts. Refreshments include wine and Cabot Vermont cheddar cheese.
Door prizes and raffle for Sunburst painting by Jim Lawrence. Tickets are 6 for $5. Information, 782-7629.
Crafters wanted
Crafters are needed for the holiday craft fair in Dresslerville on Dec. 18-19. Booth fee $30 for both days. Non-native crafters welcome. Sign up by Dec. 11 with Ada Johnson, 265-7103, after 6 p.m.
Christmas dinner
St. Gall Catholic Church hosts the 12th annual Noel Christmas Day dinner for those without family. For an invitation to Christmas dinner, call Rita Hill at 783-9908.
Senior menu for the week
The menu for the week of Nov. 22-26 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Monday. Meatball stew, marinated tomato salad, biscuit, juice, cherry walnut dessert
Tuesday. Stuffed cabbage rolls, egg noodles, carrots, garlic bread, apple crisp
Wednesday. Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, yams, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, cranberries, fruit salad, squash casserole, pumpkin pie
Thursday and Friday. Closed for Thanksgiving
