Spotlight for Aug. 22

Take photos of a day in the life of Carson Valley today

Today's the day to photograph what happens on a summer day in Carson Valley as part of the Day in the Life feature in The Record-Courier's 2009 Almanac.

Take high-resolution digital pictures anytime today, include the names of your subjects and information about what they're doing and e-mail them to The R-C. Information, submissions, slitz@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 209.

Comedy Night Live returns today

Comedians Karen Rontowski and Adam Stone join host and producer Kat Simmons for a Comedy Night Live triple-header at the Carson Valley Inn today.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and shows starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk. Order by phone between 8:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. at the CVI sales office, 783-6679. Information, www.cvinn.com/comedy.

Museum swap meet Saturday

The Douglas County Historical Society's next swap meet is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

More swap meets are planned for Sept. 13 and Sept. 27. Information and booth space applications at www.historicnevada.org or the front desk of the Gardnerville museum. Information, 782-2555.

Truck pull

at fairgrounds

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club 2008 Truck Pull is Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Gates open 3 p.m., the event starts at 6 p.m. Information, 220-8046.

Worship music in the park Sunday

Full Gospel Fellowship worship band plays a concert, 3-6 p.m. Saturday in Minden Park, to benefit Jake Meddles who has been accepted to San Diego Masters Commission School of Ministry.

Bring a picnic and blanket. Tables and chairs available. Raffles for artwork with proceeds donated toward Meddles' tuition.

Elks pancake breakfast Sunday

The Elks of the Minden-Douglas Lodge No. 2670 pancake breakfast is 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday. Choice of pancakes, eggs/omelets, sausage, juice and coffee, $5.50 for adults and $3 for children. The lodge is at 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.

Trinity Lutheran child care 25th anniversary

Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of their child care center with a special family service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with a free barbecue following. Trinity Lutheran Church families, past and present, and community members are invited.

Trinity Lutheran Church is 1480 Douglas Ave. in Gardnerville. Information at www.TLChildcare.com and 782-5437.