What's happening 8-10

The Town of Gardnerville presents the 1942 classic movie "Casablanca" as this month's Movie in the Park tonight in Heritage Park. Carson Valley Lions Club will be selling popcorn and cold drinks, vendors will be selling pizza, ice cream and Italian ices. Entertainment provided by Wayne's Family Music. Movie starts at dusk. For more information, 782-7134.

John Jorgenson Quintet plays

Minden Park.

The free Summer Concert Series at Minden Park continues with the John Jorgenson Quintet, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. tonight.

Jorgenson plays a Gypsy-style of jazz made popular in the 1930s by Django Rheinhardt. He has played with Elton John and was the leader of the Desert Rose Band and the Hellecasters.

The concerts in the park are presented by Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department. The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 will provide food and nonalcoholic beverages for sale. Information, 782-9828.

Sword seminar

on Saturday

Northwest Martial Arts hosts a Kenjutsu seminar featuring Sensei Ron Taniguchi from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. During the seminar, Taniguchi will cover basic and intermediate kenjutsu techniques as well as kotachi waza or short sword technique.

No previous martial arts experience is necessary to attend. Cost is $20. Northwest Martial Arts is at 1321 Highway 395, Gardnerville. For more information, contact Brandi Gibson at 782-8858.

Art events during Second Saturday

Meet California Fiber Artists for wine and hors d'oeuvres at a reception 2 p.m. Saturday at Artisans International Gallery. The "Deconstruction/Reconstruction - Art from Recycled Materials" exhibit runs through Sept. 8. The gallery is at 1653 Lucerne St., Suite B, in Minden Village.

Readers scream

for ice cream

The Douglas County Public Library in Minden is having an ice cream social for participants in the teen summer reading program 4 p.m. Saturday with homemade ice-cream-in-a-can. Teens should bring their own toppings and 13-ounce coffee cans with clear lids. Raley's and the library will furnish other supplies. Register today to attend. Information, 782-9841.

Picnic and dancing at Lampe Park

The Unity Church's annual picnic is 2 -4 p.m. Sunday at Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. Barbecue is prepared by Unity Men's Group chefs, and dance music is provided by John and Cherie Shipley and friends. Information, unitychurchoftoday.org/calendar/ or 782-4429.

101 candles for Minden this year

The Town of Minden will hold its annual picnic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Minden Park. Hamburgers, Polish sausage and all the fixings including cake and soft drinks provided, live music by Ben Crocker from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information, 782-5976.