The Douglas County Public Library's fall book sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the principles of xeriscaping: start with a plan, improve the soil, choose the right plants, limit lawn, use mulch, irrigate efficiently and maintain the landscape. Appropriate plants are those that hold and conserve water. Water-efficient plants make a xeriscape successful.
Supporters of 4-H have until Dec. 31 to purchase a brick for an expanded outdoor seating area at the State 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe.
Ava and Allison Ramsey-Kruse put care packages together for the troops. Douglas County 4-H will assemble packages at their second annual support Our Troops Community Club Night.
The Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo in two sessions, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 20, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
I am so glad the elections are finally over. I have talked to a lot of people and no matter which political party they belong to, we all agree the negative ad campaigning wears us out. We put our trust and faith in someone to take care of our needs and they let us down. We vote for the lesser of two evils.
Nevada State Parks hosts an exhibit of historic clothing from the Dangberg Home Ranch collection during this weekend.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 is sponsoring a Veterans Day concert just for veterans and their immediate families on Thursday evening.
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
It's November already and those Cordes Cousins will be here on Nov. 11. They'll be talking about their Aunt Frieda Cordes Godecke and her Record-Courier column which they have compiled into their book, "Frieda's Files." The lecture starts at 7 p.m. and will feature stories about Aunt Frieda, the columns she wrote and just what goes into compiling and publishing a book. There will be autographed copies of the book available for purchase.
We're all aware that when we have a goal and share it with others, the results are much larger than we could ever have imagined. Local scout Steven Hennefer saw this in action as he worked on his Eagle Scout project over the last couple of months.
The Flip Flop Kids Shop fall consignment sale is today through Sunday in the Carson Mall in Carson City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the half-off sale on Sunday.
Vendors wanted for the fifth annual holiday fair, Nov. 13 and 14, at the Stewart Community Center, 465 Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Booths available for $25 in advance or $35 at the door for both days. The fair features beadwork, candles, crafts, holiday gifts and decor. Indian tacos and food available for sale. Fair hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Information, (775) 313-4871.
Berean Bible Church hosts a women's ministries conference with speaker Judy Achilles, 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cost, $25 advanced, $30 at the door. Register, Suzie Almeida, 690-6207, or Llew Bush, 265-5611.
I voted today as I do every year, understanding the sacrifice honorable people have made for me to do so. The last two years (today), as I was exiting the polling station I was given a harsh attitude from the (same) Douglas County officer crowding the exit door. I see him smile at others, but as I exit he puffs up and frowns at me.