In the Spotlight for 9-24

Fundraiser benefits DHS student

A fundraiser for Douglas High School student Dillon McKenzie is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Standard Diesel and Repair, 1425 B Industrial Way, Gardnerville. Standard Diesel will donate all labor from diesel and gas vehicle oil changes to the McKenzie family. Hot dogs and sodas served. Make reservations at 782-9499.

Gardener swap Saturday

The Farmer and Gardener Swap Meet and Hoe Down is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hungry Mother Organics, 3190 Highway 395, Minden. Bring tools and garden accessories to barter with other gardeners. Vendors include Full Circle Compost, Nevada Grown, S&W Feed, Urban Roots. Workshops, raffles, live entertainment, barbecue, children's activities. Information, 267-3084.

Brass band concert in Carson

The Concord brass band plays a benefit concert for the Salvation Army Corps of Carson City, 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St., Carson City. Cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors and children 6-17. Children 5 and younger are free. Information, Capt. Erica Helton, 887-9120.

Book sale at library

The Douglas County Public Library's used book sale is Saturday through Oct. 2. DVDs, VHS tapes, audio books and paperbacks are on sale in the library lobby during regular hours. The Minden branch is at 1625 Library Lane. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Valley artists in Tahoe Art Expo

Area artists in a variety of media present their work at the Tahoe Art Expo, noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2, at the Horizon Casino in Stateline. Meet the artists at receptions, 4-8 p.m. each day. Drawing at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 to win original artworks. Raffle tickets, $4 each or 3 for $10. Information, talart.org, (530) 544-2313.

Get away to Laughlin

Make reservations by Tuesday for Young at Heart's Laughlin Getaway at the Riverside Resort Casino on the Colorado River, Oct. 26-29. Cost of $230 per person includes hotel, motor coach transportation, luggage handling, one breakfast and one dinner buffet. Optional trip to Oatman, Ariz., offered for additional charge. Trip open to age 21 and older. Information, Douglas County Senior Center, 783-6455, or Esther Hildebrand, 265-2312.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Italian beef bake, peas and carrots, spinach salad, strawberry vanilla yogurt, cranapple juice

Tuesday. Polynesian pork chop, rice, stir-fried vegetables, apple walnut slaw, ice cream

Wednesday. Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli and cheese casserole, Caesar salad, biscuit, fruit cup

Thursday. Beef stir fry, rice, beet salad, mandarin oranges

Friday. Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, Caesar salad, pecan chocolate bar