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'Perfect Wedding' today

Victoria Grathwohl, Mike Trute and Brittney Kinsey in the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of 'Perfect Wedding.' The final performance of the play is 2 p.m. today at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Valley church briefs

Berean Bible Church and Gentle Shepherd Bible Fellowship merged on Sept. 12 to become Berean Bible Church at 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Allow God to renew your strength

In 1971 James Taylor sang that classic song, "You've Got a Friend."

English tutoring workshop Saturday

Americorps hosts a free workshop to train English as a second language tutors, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.

Parks & recreation classes for October

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.

Fall museum events

Fall has officially begun and the Douglas County Historical Society and your local museums have a full slate of events for you. Add these to your list of great things to do while enjoying our gorgeous fall weather.

Oktoberfest Sunday

Mike Brown and Maria Raker at last year's Oktoberfest. Carson Valley Sertoma's 20th annual Oktoberfest is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Park. German dance music by the Gruber Family Band, German food and beers, crafters. Free admission.

Take away distractions, put phones down and drive

We live in a wonderful neighborhood - no excess traffic because the roads don't offer a shortcut through the neighborhood. This means that the majority of the traffic in our neighborhood is us - the residents or our visitors. When you take a walk through the neighborhood or ride your bicycle or horse, you realize how fast the people are driving. It is pretty darn scary, too.

Scarecrow festival in Minden Park on Oct. 2

Ann Cameron and Mechele Johnson create scarecrows for the East Fork Gallery Artists' 26th annual Scarecrow Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2, in Minden Park.

Arts & Entertainment for 9-24

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.

In the Spotlight for 9-24

A fundraiser for Douglas High School student Dillon McKenzie is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Standard Diesel and Repair, 1425 B Industrial Way, Gardnerville. Standard Diesel will donate all labor from diesel and gas vehicle oil changes to the McKenzie family. Hot dogs and sodas served. Make reservations at 782-9499.

More of a nightmare

EDITOR: Way to go Sen. Reid. Attaching the DREAM Act to the Defense Authorization Bill - what a stroke of genius. What a great way to assure the American people, and the voters of Nevada, that you are part of the most ethical and transparent Congress in history.

How officials affect us

Consider how unfunded mandates and laws affect your situation before voting.

Nutty nuptials

Dearly beloved, we will gather together to laugh at the misfortunes of others in the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Perfect Wedding," continuing tonight at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Don't give up

Don't give up if you are suicidal. If you get a "jerk" on a suicide hotline, please please please call back and speak with someone else.