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Remember When for Nov. 24

Advertisement. What about Christmas? Dread to meet the question, don't you? Been thinking it over for some time and simply can't think of what gifts to give. Why not an Account at the Farmers' Bank of Carson Valley? What can you better afford - what will be more acceptable than a Bank Book?

Coleville teams make state championships

Our congratulations go to the Coleville High School Wolves' football and volleyball teams. The boys' football team finished second in the state to their nemesis, Pahranagat Valley. It sure seems that team is hard to beat every year.

Angel Trees help children in need

Sponsor a child in need for Christmas by picking an angel from one of the Project Santa Claus Angel Trees in Carson Valley businesses.

Parks and rec classes for December

Douglas County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for children to seniors. Registration is required for all classes. Information at 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.

Valley briefs

Pinkerton's 'Nutcracker' opens Friday

Xeriscaping isn't 'zero-scaping'

I cringe when I hear "I want to zero-scape my yard." The unknowing speaker will smile thinking he/she is being environmentally friendly, but in my mind, I see dying trees surrounded by heat islands of rocks. When renovating an existing landscape to a xeriscape, too many people tear out their lawn and other plants and replace them with rocks and pavers. They think using water efficiently means no plants.

Women's society cookbook on sale

St. Gall Women's Society cookbook committee front from left, Betty Larrouy, Carol Aldax, Terri Sutor, and back row, Carol Aster, Pat Cardinal, Maria Martin, Claudi Broquist, Pat Brunner, Barbara McRoberts display copies of their women's society's 'A Taste of Heaven' cookbook of recipes from church members and a mystery restaurant. The cookbook is available for $15 at the church office, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-2852.

Matus and Martinez plan July wedding in Minden

Alyssa Anne Matus and Kyle Edward Martinez of Tucson are engaged to be married July 9, 2011, in Minden Park and the CVIC Hall.

Tree of Remembrance

Barton Hospice's annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Handmade porcelain ornaments will be available for $25. Proceeds benefit Barton Hospice. Information, (530) 543-5909.

Sinfonia presents free concert Sunday

The Carson Valley Sinfonia presents its free Fall Concert 2010, 4 p.m. Sunday, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Rhymers Rodeer cowboy poetry event today and Saturday at CVI

Cowboy poetry, lively music, tales of the trail, stretch-the-truth yarns and good old-fashioned cowboy fun are part of the 23rd annual Rhymers Rodeer today and Saturday in the Valley Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.

Museum gears up for gala

Happy Thanksgiving everybody. We at Douglas County Historical Society want to give thanks for all of you who support our museums. We love you and we thank you.

Upcoming Valley events

Max's gift tree benefits shelter animals

Ballroom dance class starts Sunday in Genoa

A 15-week ballroom dance class will begin Sunday at the Genoa Town Hall.

In the Spotlight for Nov. 19

The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts its sixth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, opening with the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center's Gallery of Trees and Cookie Walk on Dec. 4. Apply by today at the Carson Valley Arts Council office in the Copeland Building, the Douglas County Parks & Recreation office, Douglas County Public Library, and the Gardnerville museum, or at www.historicnevada.org. Information, Dennis Little, CVGingerbread@aol.com or 267-5634.