Reflections on the Word
Ranchos Roundup
On Sept. 12, the Sierra Nevada Republican Women hosted their 20th annual remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center and damaged the Pentagon to a sold-out crowd at the Carson Valley Inn.
Library Notes
Establishing a comprehensive estate plan, including a trust, last will, health and financial powers of attorney as well as a living will, is a major step toward ensuring that one’s wishes are carried out during their incapacity and after their death.
Douglas County residents are gathering on Sunday to help those who lost their homes in the Tamarack Fire.
Me for Incredible Youth (MEFIYI) thanks The Rotary Club of Minden for awarding a grant supporting its sports, education and career development teen programs. The programs mentors students, ages 12-18, helping them explore their talents and ambitions. Shout out to Jen Nalder for making this all happen.
The organization has helped more than 6,000 families.
Learning new skills should be fun and hands-on, allowing kids to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Whether it’s learning to sew or bake, raise and train animals, shooting and other sports, 4-H believes in the power of the youth and encouraging young minds to grow through experience and fun education.
The Coppertown Clown will be performing at the Douglas County Rodeo on Saturday
In the Garden
TheDouglas County Republican Central Committee's fourth annual Heritage BBQ is high noon Sept. 25 at the Twisting T-Bar Ranch in Gardnerville.
Senior Scene
Through the smoke and ash, Tahoe Youth & Family Services Executive Director Karen Carey found herself traveling up Kingsbury Grade to retrieve important documents and items from Tahoe TYFS South Lake Tahoe office as evacuations began.
Pre-registration for the Carson Valley Sertoma golf tournament is due by Sept. 25