St. Gall Catholic Church hosts the 12th annual Noel Christmas Day dinner for those without family.
We have just celebrated on of the most pure holidays that we have in this great country. Thanksgiving is recognized by most as a day set aside for remembering how blessed we really are and to spend quality time with friends and family.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World holds a holiday mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stodick Estates Model Home, 1380 Stodick Lane in Gardnerville.
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.
My sister Rachael and I started a project about six months ago called Touch of Home, a project that focuses on our soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. We have been volunteering most of our lives while living in Carson Valley through organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H and it has really made us feel wonderful.
Santa will be here in only one week. On Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. until mid-afternoon, Santa will be on the steps of the Gardnerville museum just waiting to have his picture taken with you and your family. Come see Santa and his elves because we will be there too.
The Tahoe/Douglas Elks will host their annual spaghetti feed and Christmas tree bingo night on Friday, Dec. 3 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
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Gardeners like flowers. Now, with snow on the ground, we find other ways to get our flower fix. One approach is to arrange cut flowers and winter greens.
'Gathering at the Gap' watercolor by Teri Sweeney. The Gardnerville artist hosts an open studio show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, at 1092 Oro Way, Gardnerville. Information, tsart.org or 265-5392.
The Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation recently granted $20,000 to the Carson Valley Arts Council to help fund an executive director position.
Donations of turkeys and holiday food needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, open 12:30 -4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, 782-3711.
The Carson Valley Lions Club annual See's Candy sale runs until Dec. 23. Look for the Lions trailer at the corner of Fourth Street and Highway 395 in Minden. All funds raised benefit local service projects. Information, Ron Santi, 267-2774.
Activities director at Carson Valley Residential Care Center
The Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club in conjunction with the Douglas County Senior Center, and with the assistance from the students of Gardnerville Elementary School and Douglas High School are preparing Christmas gift bags for the recipients of Meals-on-Wheels and Douglas County homebound seniors.