In the Spotlight for Dec. 12

Project Santa

Project Santa Claus accepts donations of unwrapped new toys, books and games. Drop-off sites include: Carson Valley Medical Center, Cooperative Extension Office, Raley's camera department, World Gym, Two Guys from Italy and many Minden Village locations. Information, Marilyn Malkmus, 782-4931.

Food closet seeks donations

Canned hams, nonperishable food and volunteers needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Information, Eileen Boettiger, 782-3711.

Angel Trees

Sponsor a child at Christmas by choosing a name off a Project Santa sponsored Angel Tree at Taylor-York Salon, Sharkey's Casino, Raley's, R&T Cleaners, Scolari's, Carson Valley Medical Center and the Topaz Lodge. Return gifts to Angel Tree locations by Monday. Information, Marilyn Malkmus, 782-4931.

Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Gall Catholic Church's traditional Celebration of The Patroness of the Americas begins with Mariachi Mananitas at 5 a.m. today followed by hot chocolate, coffee and Mexican bread. Folklorico dancers perform at 4:15 p.m. followed with Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner dance at 7 p.m. St. Gall is at 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-2852.

Christmas play

Douglas High School drama department presents 'Christmas Attitudes,' 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Douglas drama room. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door or $5 with a canned food donation. Information, 782-5136.

Pancakes with Santa fundraiser

Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Booster Club sponsors a visit from Santa and pancake breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics, 2231 Meridian Blvd., Unit 2, Minden. Breakfast is $5 or free for children 2 and younger. Photo with Santa is $5. Parents may leave children, age 4-12 years, at the Drop-N-Shop. Cost is $35. Call to sign up at 782-4496.

Young At Heart Christmas party

The Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club hosts a Christmas party Saturday for seniors only at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Social hour at noon, food served at 1 p.m. Bring a $5 gift to play pirate gift exchange. If transportation is needed, call 783-6455 or 265-2312.

Church service

Dayspring Christian Assembly celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with a choir and children's program, 10 a.m. Sunday, at the church, 974 Tillman Lane in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Refreshments served. Information, 265-3544.

Christmas concerts

Gardnerville Elementary School presents Christmas programs of favorite holiday songs. The fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders' program is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and the first-, second- and third-graders' program is 2-3 p.m. Thursday, at the school, 1290 Toler Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-5117.