Sally Rubio helps Judy Frank with a necklace at a booth at a previous street fair. This year's Minden Street Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Esmeralda Avenue. Farmers market, pumpkin patch, art and crafts, food, beer and live music. Information, Roxanne, 782-2444, or Kregg, 292-9214.
Those who have a passion for the arts or who want to be involved in the community are invited to attend volunteer training, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The Town of Minden's 26th annual Fall Street Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11-12 on Esmeralda Avenue. Vendor space information, Roxanne, 782-2444, or Kregg, 292-9214.
Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Borders sales benefit Austin's House Austin's House hosts Borders Benefit Days on Saturday and Sunday at area Borders stores and at www.borders.com.
The Ferrets with Soul(e) Rescue Shelter in Gardnerville invites everyone to its sixth annual open house and ferret frolic, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Attendees can also enjoy an after-frolic party from 5-8 p.m.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks Summerfest Carnival runs through 8 p.m. Labor Day in Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
We have a winner in our August photo contest. Nancy Clarke is a new contest entrant; this winning shot of cascading roses and our beautiful clouds is her first entry into our contests. Congratulations, Nancy. What a beautiful August representative.
To celebrate the end of summer, Merrill Gardens residents and 56 guests enjoyed a champagne brunch with prime rib, roast turkey, omelet station, eggs Benedict, peach mimosas, and classical guitar music by Jonathan Smart. Jerry Platt and Gene Zierdt share a toast. Carolyn and Herb Schwartz with son Mike and granddaughter Amanda at the brunch. Photos submitted by Chris Buchanan.
The Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center of Minden celebrates 12 years in the community with their Western barbecue and Sierra Star Search, 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Crystal Bay Club, North Lake Tahoe.
The 2010 Green Living Festival is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. The annual event features exhibitors, workshops, food, and family activities in the Discovery Center.
Walk your dog or just yourself at the Douglas Animal Welfare Group's Mutt Poker Walk fundraiser Oct. 2.
Auditions for the TOAD production of "Mulan Jr." are 4-7 p.m. Sept. 15 or Sept. 17 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.
Donations of gently used purses of any brand, age, color and style are wanted for the Baggin' Memory Loss Boutique Sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Nugget Casino in Carson City.