I love this time of year when I have to pull a blanket on in the early morning hours and when I wake up I turn the hot water on to make tea.
The Concord brass band plays a benefit concert for the Salvation Army Corps of Carson City, 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St., Carson City.
The 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire featuring 300 exhibitors, 30 food vendors, and 3,000 pounds of Genoa's homemade candy is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The eighth annual Markleeville Artists Autumn Open Studio Tour is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3.
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.
Rina Sullivan and Jaimie Rodriguez of Gardnerville are engaged to be married Oct. 9, 2010, at the Genoa Lakes Resort.
Carson Valley Sertoma Club's 20th annual Oktoberfest begins noon Sunday in Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Free admission, dance music by the Gruber Family band, German food, Oktoberfest beers and crafters. Information, 265-2507. Crafter information, 267-5964.
One of the many blessings of life in Carson Valley is the manner in which we treat and value one another. Paul's letter to the Romans has influenced the Christian Church to be more than simply a place to gather for worship. True worship occurs when people are valued and justice is served.
My favorite author on edible landscaping, Rosalind Creasy, says in her book, "If Johnny Appleseed were to visit present-day suburbia, he would weep. Rather than fruit-laden trees, he would find ornamental cherries, non-fruiting crabapples and ornamental pears."
In recent days and weeks there have been some who seem to be excessively indulgent of the freedom of religion.
EDITOR: I have recently moved into the town of Gardnerville. Being a senior, I knew the task of relocating would be a difficult one.
EDITOR: I would like to weigh in on the value of the Minden airport. I am a pilot, own an airplane, rent a hangar here. I fly my plane both for business and pleasure.
Living in Walker is a great experience. My husband and I are city transplants. After culture shock wears off and you learn to enjoy life and nature, Walker is great.
The Douglas County community has done it again. This year's Relay for Life at Lampe Park on July 24 and 25 brought in close to $100,000 that is going to fund cancer research and provide patient support. This is truly incredible, in light of the economy, but not surprising, given the passion, camaraderie, strength, and commitment of the people of Douglas County. As this year's event chair I'd like to send out a huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers, participants, and sponsors that made this year's event such a success.
We wish that the county's economic vitality plan was the equivalent of a pair of defibrillator paddles, where someone would shout "Clear," and suddenly its heart would start beating again.