Carson Valley United Methodist Church hosts a music workshop and concert with songwriters and worship leaders Jim and Jean Strathdee on Nov. 6.
Sales of fresh noble fir and mixed evergreen wreaths and decorations benefit Austin's House emergency children's shelter of Northern Nevada.
Jesus made it abundantly clear that serving people is the prime objective when it comes to kingdom activity. Serving people is an indicator or a sign we have given our life to the Lord. When we serve people we demonstrate the love of God, He has place in our hearts.
As a long-time resident of Douglas County I am concerned about the direction that our county and local government are headed. Our community faces a myriad of issues not the least of which is an economic downturn that presents the very real possibility of reductions in county services and lay offs of county personnel. Those who we elect into public office have to be the best of the best, innovative, responsible and devoted to the needs of their constituents. I'm tired of politicians, I want problem solvers!
The Fabric Chicks Sewing & Socializing Club meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Fabric Chicks, 1166 Annie Court, Unit C, Minden. Bring your old and new projects. The club meets 10 a.m. to noon on the third Friday of the month for show and tell and demonstrations by members. Everyone is welcome. Information, coffeybreak2@aol.com or 267-9885. Pot luck and socializing events are 3-10 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 at Fabric Chicks in Minden. RSVP at 267-0204.
Looking for something fun to do this Nevada Day/Halloween holiday weekend?
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Events include the ShowBiz Kids talent showcase at noon Saturday, corn maze at 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and Halloween costume contest, 3 p.m. Sunday. Information, corleyranch.com
The Pau-Wa-Lu Players, students from Pau-Wa-Lu and Carson Valley middle schools, present "Murders in the Heir," today, Saturday and Sunday, at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The Harmonic Intervals Glee Club for ages 12-18 begins, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, with weekly rehearsals at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
Wild Horse Productions offers a ensemble acting workshop for adults, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City.
A benefit party for Chuck Battle is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Buckaroo's Saloon. Karaoke will be hosted by Dale Jantzen.
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A reader recently asked "Because water cost so much now, my family would like to xeriscape our front yard. Could you do some articles about this?" Since this is a great idea and fall is the perfect time to change out or plant a landscape, here are the seven concepts of xeriscaping.
Although October weather has been really wet, your local museums are the place to be. This weekend marks the closing of the Genoa Courthouse Museum for the season. This will be your last chance to visit before spring. The exhibit committee always works wonders in Genoa over the winter. If you want to see the Genoa museum the way it was before they worked their magic, get over to Genoa by Sunday.
Nevada State Parks hosts an exhibit of historic clothing from the Dangberg Home Ranch collection during Nevada Day weekend and the first weekend in November.