Jan Rollenhagen offers gourd art workshops, 1-4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month starting Jan. 5, at Lone Tree Gallery. Cost of $36 per workshop includes materials and use of equipment. Workshops include gourd preparation Jan. 5, finishing treatments on Feb. 2, woodburning on March 2, golf leaf finishing April 6, and pine needle border May 4.
Holiday craft fair, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Washoe Housing Authority, 1588 Main River, Dresslerville. Information, Ada Johnson, 265-7103, after 6 p.m.
Our neighborhood in Ruhenstroth is really showing their Christmas spirit with all the magnificent light displays. So much so that our judges in the Ruhenstroth Christmas lighting contest had a very difficult time choosing this year's winner but they made a decision. Congratulations to Lisa and Dave Prosser at 701 Pinto Circle. With decorations on the house, in the trees and around the yard making it look like a winter wonderland, the home brings smiles to all who pass by.
Christmas is one week away. Have you gotten into the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville to see the Christmas tress and gingerbread houses yet? In just a little over a week, they will be gone. Don't miss this special part of our Douglas County holiday tradition.
The Huns have invaded, and it's up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the emperor.
Three emotional moments captured forever by the cameras of Carson Valley Photo Club members won honors at the club's monthly contest. "Emotion" was the theme.
Donations of gift cards, cash, food, and calendar sales support children in crisis at Austin's House children's shelter.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Members of the Sierra Ballet Theatre. The group performs their 'Madeline's Christmas' holiday show, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, at the MontBleu Theater in Stateline. Ticket information, 588-3515.
The rank of Eagle Scout is considered to be the highest award in the Boys Scouts of America, and part of earning this rank is to organize and lead a community service project.
It's been almost six years since Carson Valley experienced its last real river flood.
It is now the time for country men and women to react, professionally of course.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Committee and Father Paul McCollum would like to graciously thank all of our volunteers that assisted with the setup and cleanup during the event in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
On behalf of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority, I'd like to say 'Thank you' to all of those responsible for the very successful 15th annual Parade of Lights.
EDITOR: On Dec. 7, I attended my final meeting of the Gardnerville Town Board as an elected official. It has been my pleasure to be an elected member of this board for the past 16 years. Your