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Douglas County

Senior Services

Senior Center

2300 Meadow Lane

Gardnerville 89410

783-6455

783-6456 for DART transport

Director: Warren Bottino

Services open to those 60 years of age or older. The senior services center provides meals Monday through Friday at noon. Services for seniors include homebound meals for Carson Valley residents, homemaker services and transportation to the center for meals. Health services include medical, dental, audiology testing, and blood pressure checks. Professional services available to seniors include Medicaid assistance, monthly legal assistance and income tax services.

Young at Heart

Senior Citizens Club Inc.

P.O. Box 1042

Gardnerville 89410

267-3021

Contact: June Bachman

Board meets: Second Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the Douglas County Senior Services Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. A variety of programs and activities are available to seniors through Young at Heart. These include bingo, potluck social and game days, bus trips, ceramics, craft fairs, gift shop, special occasion fun events and fundraisers.

Washoe Tribe Senior Citizens

801 Wa She Shu Street

Dresslerville

265-6426

This program, directed by the Washoe Tribe, welcomes elders of Native American descent 55 years and older and non-Native Americans over 60 to participate in the lunch program. In addition to beading and basket-making classes, the seniors take part in programs that promote cultural and traditional heritage. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lunch reservations are required for two or more people. Contact the tribe or senior citizen's center for information.

Antelope Valley area

senior services

California Senior Legislature

Senior Senator (Mono):

Dolores Wright

(760) 387-2352

(760) 387-2393, fax

wright@schat.com

Senior Assemblyman (Inyo): Roland Gerbracht representing PSA 16 (Inyo and Mono)

ppnuts@usmedia.tv

from Lampe Park. The CVAC is a non-profit organization working to develop, support and encourage the performing and visual arts in Carson Valley by building an arts facility or renovating a suitable structure to house a fixed seating venue. Our need is to find and work with energetic people willing to help with fundraising, grant writing, building renovation and event planning. Our one-stop online arts and entertainment calendar can be viewed at www.cvartscouncil.com. Organizations with upcoming events for the calendar should email details any time throughout the year to cvartscouncil@yahoo.com. The calendar service is free of charge.

Carson Valley Pops Orchestra

P.O. Box 2251

Minden 89423

267-5575

Contact: Danny Yale

Meets: Meets and rehearses most Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Douglas High School Band Room in Minden. Patrons of the Pops, the support group for the orchestra, meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the CVIC Hall. Both groups welcome new members. www.carsonvalleypops.org

Douglas County

Historical Society

1477 Highway 395

Gardnerville 89410

782-2555

Meets: The third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The society, formed to preserve the history of Carson Valley, operates the Genoa Court House Museum and the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. The museums contain artifacts that illustrate the history of the Valley. The society hosts a summer picnic and programs year-round.

East Fork Gallery

1503 Highway 395

Gardnerville 89410

782-7629, gallery

Contact: Margaret Biggs

265-3867

Contact: Marge Buttles

265-5320

The gallery, an artists' cooperative, is located in The Record-Courier Center. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Call for more information. The artists' works, including paintings, graphics, photographs and pottery, porcelain and seasonal gifts are for sale.

Friends of the Carson Valley

Youth Orchestra

267-3495

Contact: John or Nelle O'Neill

This nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation was formed to support the Carson Valley Sinfonia, an ensemble of advanced student and adult string players and the Intermediate String Orchestra for younger students. These two groups are open to qualified members of the community without charge and give several performances throughout the year. A featured event for the past two years has been participation with the Reno Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestra at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School in the fall.

Sierra Philharmonic League

3541 Mont Blanc Court

Carson City 89705

267-2403

Contact: Brenda Robertson

The league promotes and supports the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra in Carson Valley, Carson City and surrounding communities and awards educational scholarships to musicians. It sponsors a series of philharmonic notes prior to the scheduled concerts and promotes ticket sales. Annually on the Fourth of July, the league sponsors a free Pops in the Park concert given by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra at the Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.

Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club

P.O. Box 2030

Gardnerville 89410

Contact: Jon Schenmen

www.carsonvalley2030.org

Meets: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. in the old jail building behind the French Hotel in Gardnerville. Motto: "A man never stands so tall when he kneels to help a child." The club organizes the annual Carson Valley Days the second weekend in June, sponsors youth activities and raises money for other community projects. The club holds an annual Easter Egg Hunt and a Pedro tournament in February. Members are men aged 21 to 45.

Aglow International

P.O. Box 1091

Minden 89423

527-3497

Contact: Stacy

Meets: First Friday, 7 p.m., 824 Dark Brush, Dresslerville. Call for directions. An interdenominational Christian women's group whose mission is to lead women to Jesus Christ and provide opportunity for Christian women to grow in their faith and minister to others.

Antique Automobile

Club of America

michael.lovell@zurichna.com

781-0424

Contact: Mike Lovell, president

The AACA is the largest and oldest automotive historical society in the U.S. Meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. In odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September and November) the meetings are breakfast meetings held at 9 a.m. at Hamdogs restaurant in Gardnerville. In the even numbered months the meetings are evening meetings held at 7 p.m. in rotating locations. Also during the summer months the time of the meetings may change, such as in July this year when the meeting will be held in the evening. Anyone interested in old cars is invited to join us, whether your car is operable or not, or even if you don't own one.

Back Country Horsemen

of Nevada

Carson Valley Chapter

www.bchnv.com

www.bchncv@gbis.com

Group works with the park service, Bureau of Land Management and Division of Forestry to help maintain trails and educate the public on safe horse and back country usage and Leave No Trace. Group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Pizza Factory.

Battle Born Regional Group #12, Early Ford V-8 Club of America

655 Cliff View Drive

Reno 89523

Contact: Dick McNeely, president

882-8491 (Reno)

Contact: Cal Sato, secretary

267-3023 (Minden)

The Early Ford V-8 Club is dedicated to "encourage restoration and preservation of 1932-1953 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles" manufactured in the United States, Canada and overseas.

Beta Sigma Phi

Beta Sigma Phi is a non-college sorority. Cultural programs are conducted at meetings. The group also sponsors some service projects. The following chapters are active in Carson Valley.

Xi Alpha Theta, Exemplar

782-5356

Contact: Betty Kaminski

Meets: First and third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Laureate Omega

883-1741

Contact: Darlene Ruedy

Meets: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at various locations. Call for Information.

Nevada Laureate Nu

782-3330

Contact: Nancy Sheets

Meets: First and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Xi Alpha Rho Exemplar

782-6103

Contact: Sharon Marren

Meets: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

North Mono County

Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Phi Sigma

Walker, Coleville and Topaz

(530) 495-2149

Contact: Neoma Hoffman

Meets: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month in members' homes. Members host an annual children's Halloween carnival and a corned beef and cabbage dinner in March. The group sponsors one DHS scholarship.

Black Sheep Squadron

Carson City

885-8789

Contact: Lt. Connie Lapier

This is a non-profit, fundraising squadron that provides financial and training support for search and rescue activities primarily in Douglas County and Carson City.

Bonanza Kennel Club

P.O. Box 1871

Carson City 89702

887-8822

Contact: Joan Newman

Meets: First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Carson City Community Center, Bonanza Room. The AKC-approved organization is an all-breed kennel club that is concerned with all that relates to purebred dogs. The club sponsors matches and shows during the year.

B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 2670

P.O. Box 143

Minden 89423

265-4565

Contact: Brad Sikes

Meets: The first four Wednesdays, 8 p.m. at 1276 Pit Road, #1, Gardnerville Ranchos. The Elks is a fraternal organization that works together on national and local levels to provide help for the needy, scholarships and other activities for youth, community services and patriotic and drug awareness programs. The state major project is "Elks Safe Haven," safe housing for abused or neglected children. In keeping with an Elks' motto: "Elks care, Elks share," members provide continuing services and support for men and women who have served their country.

Carson Valley Arabian

Horse Association

manesqueez@charter.net

782-6156

President: Kathy Slinkard

Meets: Second Tuesday, except in July and December, at Grandma Hattie's in Carson City. Carson Valley Arabian Horse Association welcomes any person interested in the Arabian horse. Publishes a monthly newsletter, hosts and sponsors trail rides during the year and puts on three open breed shows and one Arabian show a year. Very diverse group from trail riding to showing, breeding, dressage and host speakers throughout the year of interest to the care and maintenance of the horse.

Carson Valley Desert Brushes

Contact: Carol

265-1937

Meets: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Lane VFD on Stephanie Way. New painters and beginners are invited.

Carson Valley Life Member Club of Telephone Pioneers

782-7352

Contact: Beverly Sutherland

The organization is open to any retired telephone or communications employees. Meets for luncheon or dinner meetings. Call for more information.

Carson Valley Men's Golf Club

265-3181

This organization assists and encourages its members to hone skills through regular competitive play, thereby achieving the ability to play a better game of golf. Adult memberships, 18 and over. The group plays Sundays at Carson Valley Golf Course March through November. Members are also entered into the Northern Nevada Golfing Association where they play in various tournaments and establish handicaps. Call the Carson Valley Pro Shop for more information, 265-3181.

Carson Valley Quilt Guild

P.O. Box 2541

Minden 89423

883-5870

Contact: Linda Ogilvie

www.cvqg.com

Meets: Fourth Monday, Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, 6:30 p.m., social hour, 7 p.m., meeting. Open to all quilters. The group also holds workshops from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the third Monday of the month at the Minden Library Conference Room, 1625 Library Lane; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and sewThe purpose of the guild is to encourage quilters by means of ideas, research and contact with experts in other fields and geographic areas, and to strive for high standards, provide educational opportunities, create friendly cooperation among members and promote the appreciation of quilting as an art. The guild also gives high school scholarships, quilts to families during disasters and money to "Meals on Wheels."

Carson Valley Radio Club

P.O. Box 2892

Minden 89423

267-4900

Contact: Dick Flanagan

www.cvrc.net

info@cvrc.net

Meets: Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m. every even month except December at the Carson City Plaza Hotel. The club specializes in providing free training to those interested in obtaining their first amateur (ham) radio licenses, as well as providing advanced training to those who already have their licenses. Traditional ham radio activities include emergency preparedness, radio contests, hidden transmitter hunts, public service events and search and rescue.

Carson Valley Sertoma Club

P.O. Box 1546

Minden 89423

782-6349

Jay@sertoma-carsonvalley.org

sertoma-carsonvalley.org

Meets: Every Friday at 6:30 a.m., Sharkey's. The motto of this international organization is "Service to Mankind." The local chapter, one of the largest service clubs in the Valley, raises money through community events to help support youth scholarships and programs, civic and charitable causes, and especially to provide speech and hearing services to those needing aid. The group is a good place to make friends and lend a hand to neighbors.

Carson Valley Toastmasters

782-3230

Contact: John Karp

karpnu2@charter.net

Meets: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Tail Dragger Cafe, 1150 Airport Road, Minden-Tahoe Airport. Want to make more money? Improve your skills to become a convincing speaker, a perceptive listener, an effective leader.

Chai Sierra Chavurah

885-9917

Contact: Sandy Osheroff

Meets: Third Sunday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and/or guest speaker in members' homes. This is a social group open to all. Call for meeting locations or more information.

Civil Air Patrol, Douglas County Composition Squadron

Minden Tahoe Airport

Squadron building

Minden Tahoe Airport

1144 Airport Road

Minden 89423

782.6260

www.nvwg.cap.gov/units/dccs.htm

Meets: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Cadets meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The Civil Air Patrol performs three missions: aerospace education, emergency services and cadet programs, which are open to youths aged 12-21. Interested people are welcome to join or attend meetings.

Daughters of

the American

Revolution

John C. Fremont Chapter

267-9362

Contact: Lynda Morrison-Rader

Meets: Third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in members' homes. Call for more information. On a national level, DAR owns and operates two schools for underprivileged children, one in South Carolina and one in Alabama. The group also keeps a genealogical library in Washington, D.C. The organization offers scholarships to qualified students and offers help to Veterans Administration patients. Membership is limited to descendants of those who contributed in any way to the success of the American Revolution.

Douglas-Carson Legal

Professionals

782-9781

Contact: Mary Baldecchi

Meets: First Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Nevada Supreme Court Building in Carson City. This is a tri-level association affiliated with the NALF of Nevada and the NALF. The primary purpose is to provide networking and education to members.

Douglas County

Education Foundation

P.O. Box 91

Minden 89423

265-0389

Contact: Kari Karowski

The Douglas County Education Foundation was founded in 1984 as a private, non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote quality education by funding unique, exciting and enriching projects and providing other resources that the district can't fund and to recognize outstanding educators in Douglas County with the "Golden Apple" award. The foundation has raised in excess of $450,000 during the past 19 years and has funded fully or in part more than 400 programs affecting all schools in Douglas County. The board is in the planning stages for this year's fundraisers. Donations are tax-deductible.

El Rancho Saddle Club

P.O. Box 145

Gardnerville 89410

782-5943

Contact: Michele Nalder

Family-oriented organization which sponsors seven schooling horse shows each season. Western, English and pleasure driving classes are held for exhibitors of all ages and levels. Meets 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at the Douglas County Public Library.

Fleet Reserve Association

Sierra Tahoe Branch 137

P.O. Box 1342

Minden 89423

267-9592

Contact: Bud Harris

Meets: Fourth Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets, Carson City. The Fleet Reserve Association is a congressionally chartered organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance quality of life programs for members of the Sea Services and their families. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard enlisted personnel, active duty, retired, or former service members are eligible to join.

Fleet Reserve Association

Ladies Auxiliary

Sierra Tahoe Unit 137

P.O. Box 1342

Minden 89423

267-9592

Meets: Fourth Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets, Carson City. A women's group that supports the FRA branch with which they are affiliated and represents the interests of wives, widows, daughters and granddaughters of active duty, reserve and retired enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Friends of the

Douglas County Library

P.O. Box 337

Minden 89423

782-9841 (main library)

782-5754, fax

Contact: Librarians Linda Deacy, Linda Wilson

The friends promote use of the library, encourage and support library services and bring together those who are interested in library programs and services.

Good Sam Club

Sierra Nevada Sams Chapter

267-3021

Contact: June Bachman

Meets: First Wednesday of the month during winter at 1 p.m. Call for more information. The club promotes RV camping Tuesday through Thursday from May through October.

High Sierra Fly Casters

P.O. Box 3121

Gardnerville 89410

782-8881

Contact: Bob Macias

Meets: Third Wednesday evening of the month at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Call for times and locations. All are welcome. The purpose of this non-profit, family-oriented organization is to promote and preserve the enjoyment of fly fishing for everyone interested in the sport and to promote proper management and wise use of resources.

Inliners International Club

Northern Nevada Chapter

P.O. Box 2525

Minden 89423

Contact: Rick Petersen

782-4765

Marv Ziemer, 782-7211

Art Allitzer, 775-246-7762 or

775-246-3880, Dayton

The Northern Nevada Chapter of the Inliners International Club was formed in October of 2004. The Inliners International Club was started in 1981 by a few hot rod inline engine enthusiasts. Currently there are about 5,000 members in eight countries. Membership is open to any owner of a 4, 6, or 8-cylinder engine vehicle, or devotee of same.

International Footprint

Association, Carson Valley

Chapter #72

P.O. Box 2242

Minden 89423

Contact: Ray Hoyt

267-4355

www.cvfootprint.org

The International Footprint Association holds a dinner meeting, followed with a guest speaker, on the third Thursday of each month except for July and December. In July the group has a family picnic and in December a holiday party. The dinner meetings are held at various locations throughout Carson Valley. The goal of International Footprint Association chapters is to promote cooperation between all law enforcement agencies, business people and private citizens.

Kiwanis Club

P.O. Box 892

Gardnerville 89410

782-5807

Contact: Mike Henningsen

Meets: Every Thursday at 6:30 a.m., Sharkey's. Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization for individuals who want personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of their communities. The motto is, "We Build." Members perform services in their communities such as assistance to children, youth, the needy and many other community projects. The club awards scholarships to Douglas High students, in special fields such as performing arts, teaching and vocational fields.

Knights of Columbus

Immaculate Heart of

Mary Council No.12845

782-2852

Contact: Richard Morissette

Meets: Second Wednesday. Formed by the St. Gall Catholic Community in Gardnerville. The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization, is dedicated to serving both the church and the community. Membership is open to male practicing Catholics 18 years and older. Call for membership or information.

Lions Club

P.O. Box 314

Minden 89423

267-2774

Contact: Ron Santi

Meets: First three Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., dinner, at Sharkey's Rib Room, Gardnerville. The Lions Club fundraises for sight and hearing projects. The club is involved in the national eye glass donation project and provides exams and glasses for young and old; club also raises money for scholarships and community projects.

Masonic Lodges

Carson Valley Lodge 33, F&AM

P.O. Box 2

Gardnerville 89410

783-3444

Meets: Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall on Highway 395 in Gardnerville (over Cheshire Antiques).

Douglas Lodge

No. 12, F&AM

Lodge: Main St., Genoa

265-7706

Contact: Bill Vining

Meets: Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m.

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

40 West First St., Reno 89501

322-1933, lodge office

The group sponsors clinics in Carson City and Reno for patients of aphasia and dyslexia at no charge to the patients.

Carson Valley Shrine Club

P.O. Box 3082

Gardnerville 89410

782-6583

Contact: Paul Lockwood

Meets: Five times annually with prior arrangements. The Shrine Club supports Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children, those with orthopedic, spinal or burn injuries. Contact the group for more information by mail or telephone. The motto is "Strong legs run so weak legs can walk."

Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba

P.O. Box 2168

Gardnerville 89410

782-5266

Contact: Teresa Fernandez

Generally meets the third Saturday of the month for a dinner meeting, rotated among Valley Basque restaurants. Members limited to descendants of Basque heritage and spouses.

Minden Fortnightly

P.O. Box 543

Minden 89423

782-0248

Contact: Shari Chappell

Meets: October through April, first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m., CVIC Hall, Minden. Club raises money to contribute toward the upkeep of the CVIC Hall, for community activities and gives scholarships to Douglas High School seniors, one male and one female. The organization also sponsors students for Girls' and Boys' State, as well as contributing to various community projects.

Minden Rotary Club

P.O. Box 284

Minden 89423

782-1539

Contact: Woodie Ross

Meets: Every Tuesday, noon at Carson Valley Inn. Rotary offers numerous community affairs and supports many area youth groups. Rotary sponsors the Rotarian International Student Exchange program, and awards scholarships to Douglas High School seniors each year.

Miss Douglas County/Nevada

Scholarship Organization

Web site: www.missnevada.org

An officially licensed franchise of the Miss America Organization, the group's purpose is to promote educational and career achievement through scholarships to young women between the ages of 17 and 24 who also meet other eligibility criteria. The national organization is the largest single source of scholarships for young women in the world, awarding over $30 million annually in scholarships.

National Association of

Retired Federal

Employees

P.O. Box 2928

Minden 89423

265-5549

Contact: Don Bobb

Meets: Fourth Tuesday (except July and August; November and December meetings vary due to Thanksgiving and Christmas), 2-4 p.m. at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. NARFE, one of America's oldest and largest associations, was founded in 1921 with the mission of protecting the earned rights and benefits of America's active and retired federal workers. The largest federal employee/retiree organization. NARFE has a membership of nearly 400,000 men and women and represents the interests of nearly 4.6 million federal employees, retirees, spouses, and survivors.

National Pony Express Association

State Headquarters

782-4402

Contact: Bob Moore

This organization is a non-profit educational association organized for the perpetuation and recognition of the authentic and historical running of the Pony Express. Its aim is to preserve the marking and honoring of the route and its historical events now that the U.S. Congress has designated it a National Historic Trail. New members welcome.

Nevada Association

of Porcelain Artists

265-5813

Contact: Elinor Skiles

Meets: Third Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Douglas County Recreation Department on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Everyone welcome. This group was founded to promote the fine art of china painting. Call for seminars with guest artists and special events information.

Nevada Wandering Wheels

Motorcycle Club

P.O. Box 2958

Minden 89423

782-5802

Contact: Norbert Monohan

Meets: Second Thursday at Round Table Pizza, 6 p.m. Motorcycle owners are welcome.

Ninety-Nines International

Organization of Women Pilots

782-4381

Contact: Linda Draper

Meets: Second Thursday of each month, alternating between Reno and Carson City. Flying activities planned for the year. Projects include painting runway numbers, airport names and compass rose to assist pilots at various airports in the area. The group also awards scholarships to women aspiring to get their pilot's license or higher pilot's rating.

Northern Nevada Gaited

Horse Club

882-6265

Contact: Jim Alexander

www.nnghc.com

The Northern Nevada Gaited Horse Club is for all people interested in meeting other horsemen and wanting to become exposed to many types of gaited horses. Meetings are bi-monthly. The club holds monthly clinics, rides and trips, plus an annual show. Call for meeting times and places.

Northern Nevada

Pond Club

2539 East Valley Road

Minden 89423

267-3458

Contact: Mona Coleman

Meets: Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome to learn about home pond management. Call for meeting locations.

Pine Nut Preservation League

P.O. Box 2723

Minden 89423

782-5802

Contact: Linda Monohan

Dedicated to the preservation of the Pine Nut Mountain Range and surrounding area. Call for meeting times and locations.

Senior Men's Club

of Empire Ranch

Empire Ranch Road

Carson City

782-6583

Contact: Paul Lockwood

885-2100

Contact: The Pro Shop

Senior men ages 60 and over meet every Wednesday morning, March through October, at Empire Ranch Golf Course. All levels of play. Call the golf club for details.

Sertoma

See Carson Valley Sertoma.

Share a Book Club

Douglas County Senior Center

2300 Meadow Lane

Gardnerville 89410

782-9841 or 783-6455

Meets: Second Wednesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Our members are all great readers and eager to share their thoughts on special books they have read. Check our Web site www.freewebs.com/shareabookclub/ to discover the books we have reviewed. All adults welcome; the center is wheelchair friendly.

Sheridan Volunteer

Fire Dept.

P.O. Box 1901

Gardnerville 89410

265-4590

Contact: Gale Maynor

Meets: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the firehouse on Centerville and Sheridan Way. Newcomers welcome.

Sierra Intermountain

Emergency Radio Association (SIERA)

P.O. Box 2348

Minden 89423

265-4278

Contact: George Uebele

Web site: www.siera-amateur-radio.org

Meets: Third Thursday, 7 p.m at Carson Valley United Methodist Church (except January, July and August). A social breakfast is held on the fourth Saturday at 8 a.m. at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. Primary goals are to provide emergency communications, promote the interests of amateur radio, hold classes and to provide FCC license information. Anyone interested in amateur radio is eligible for membership. It is not necessary to be a licensed operator to join the club. Examinations for FCC license are given in odd-number months.

Sierra Nevada Active 20-30

Women's Club #730

P.O. Box 2231

Minden 89423

691-3982

Contact: Jacquie Manoukian

www.sierranv2030.org

E-mail: info@sierranv2030.org

Meets: General meetings are 6 p.m. the third Wednesday at Francisco's Mexican Restaurant. Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 is a non-profit organization that provides young women with the opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of lives of special-needs children of Douglas County.

Sierra Sagebrush Flyers

P.O. Box 1192

Gardnerville, NV 89410

Contact: Tom Walters

(530) 541-4963

http://ssbf.org/

Meets: First Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. The Sierra Sagebrush Flyers is a model airplane club open to anyone wishing to fly or learn to fly model airplanes. Lessons are available to beginners and those who want to learn special maneuvers.

Sierra Singles

782-2427

Contact: Shirley

Meets: Every Tuesday at Fiona's at 5 p.m. For singles 40 years and over interested in dinner and dancing. New members welcome.

Silver State Pygmy

Goat Association

267-4355

Contact: Ray Hoyt

www.sspga.org

Meets: Periodically at various locations. The association " the only one of its kind in Nevada " has as its purpose the promotion of the pygmy goat breed, the education of the public about the pygmy goat and providing pygmy goat owners information on health care, nutrition, breeding, kidding and housing requirements. Call for information.

Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.

885-1480

Contact: Rook Wetzel

Meets: Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Call for more information.

Soroptimist International

of Carson Valley

P.O. Box 192

Minden 89423

265-5487

Contact: Rosann Turiglitatto

Meets: Every Tuesday at noon, Two Guys from Italy, Gardnerville. Soroptimist is an international service club whose members contribute to a variety of service projects. Most of the money raised within Carson Valley is returned to the community through donations to local projects and organizations. Members must be in a professional field, an owner or co-owner of a business or in a management position in an area firm. Call for membership information.

Telephone Pioneer Association

Sierra Nevada Chapter

1520 Church St.

Gardnerville 89410

266-4826

Contact: Charlie Spotts

Meets: Quarterly on the fourth Thursday. Call for times and locations.

The objectives of the association are to preserve the history, tradition and ideals of independent telephone; to promote and perpetuate fellowship and friendliness and to encourage the development of the art and industry. The club also donates funds to charities and sponsors scholarships to local students annually. Call for membership information. Club welcomes guests accompanying members.

Toastmasters

See Carson Valley Toastmasters

Topaz Sagehens

266-1025

Contact: Micki Joye

Meets: Third Wednesday September through May, 1 p.m., at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park building. The goal and purpose of the group is to promote an educational program that improves home, community and rural life.

TOPS Nv. No.141

265-5235

Contact: Faye Pekar

Meets: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Room 148, Gardnerville. "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" is a nonprofit weight-loss support group. There's no specific diet. Weekly weigh-ins and incentives for reaching weight-loss goals. Enrollment fee, $20, monthly dues, $4, and the first meeting is free.

Town and Country

Homemakers

265-7160

Contact: Gail Jones

Meets: Second Wednesday (except in summer) at 1 p.m. in members' homes. This is a social group whose purpose is to promote education and improvement of home and community life. Each year this group grants a scholarship to a Douglas High graduate. New members welcome. Call for meeting locations.

University Women

of Carson Valley

265-4278

Contact: Dorothy Uebele

E-mail: duebele2@charter.net

Meets: Second Saturday, October-May, 2 p.m. in members' homes. This group is open to women graduates of four-year colleges and universities; associate members include non-college graduates. Meetings feature speakers and educational presentations. The group sponsors a scholarship for a graduating Douglas High School senior. Book group meets the fourth Saturday in a member's home to discuss a selected novel. Call for more information.

Valley Cruisers

Car Club

P.O. Box 1184

Gardnerville 89410

265-3654

Contact: Diana Lombard, secretary

Meets: First Sunday, 6:30 p.m., at the Douglas County Senior Center. Membership in this organization isopen to those who have a love for cars made in 1972 or earlier, who are interested in the restoration, preservation and safe operation of vintage cars. One need not own a car to be a member. The group participates in several car shows and road cruises each year, as well as the Main Street Event, Aug. 19-21, and promotes charitable and community projects.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Post 3630 (Topaz)

266-3636

Contact: Daryl Mobley

Meets: Third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Topaz Ranch Estates Park building. All eligible veterans are welcome.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Ladies Auxiliary

Post 3630 (Topaz)

266-4833

Contact: Dinah Vaughn

Meets: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park building.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Post 3657

(Walker/Coleville)

(530) 495-2132

Commander: Elmer DeFrese

(530) 495-2149

Contact: Dieter Hoffman

Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Walker Community Center.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Post 8583

P.O. Box 1606

Minden 89423

265-3042

Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1276 Pit Road in Gardnerville. American veterans of all armed conflicts are welcome to come.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Ladies Auxiliary Post 8583

P.O. Box 713

Minden 89423

265-3042

Meets: Second Thursday, 7 p.m., Minden Medical Center conference room.

Wa-Pai-Shone Arts Show Planning Committee

265-4191

Contact: Sherry Smokey

265-8632 (W) or 265-3789 (H)

Wa-Pai-Shone is a Nevada Indian Cultural Program that stands for the three Nevada tribes: Washoe, Paiute and Shoshone. It is sponsored by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Douglas County School District, and is hosted by a different elementary school each October.

Weight Watchers

267-4712

www.weightwatchersswap.com

Contact: Ginger Porterfield

Meets: Every Monday, 5:30 p.m., and Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. New members welcome.

Western Nevada CattleWomen Inc.

790-3047

Contact: Rita McKinney

Western Nevada CattleWomen is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build and maintain demand for beef products and to promote a positive image of the cattle industry through education and promotion. Meets March and October. Call for details.

Wine Investigation for

Novices and Oenophiles

(W.I.N.O.)

265-1506

Email: jenness10@charter.net

Contact: Wendell or Jeanette Jenness

Meets: Eight times a year for winemaker dinners at area restaurants to sample gourmet meal and fine wines. Call for times, locations.

Douglas County Democratic Central Committee

1662 Highway 395

Suite 105

Minden 89423

Chairperson: Gim Hollister

783-1903

www.douglasdems.org

Meets: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at headquarters in Minden. The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee is the local branch of the National Democratic Party.

Douglas County

Democratic Women

P.O. Box 939

Minden 89423

790-0393

Contact: Mistia Mullins

www.dcdwomen.net/

Email: dcdwomen@charter.net

Meets: Quarterly.

The Douglas County Democratic Women's group was formed in February 2004; sponsors educational forums and guest speakers, and provides service to the community. Membership is open to all regardless of party affiliation. Call for information.

Douglas County

Republican Women

P.O. Box 1214

Minden 89423

Contacts:

Linda Denton, 265-7465

Meets: First Wednesday of the month, social at 11 a.m., luncheon at noon at the Carson Valley Inn. Call for reservations by Monday before meeting. Open to any Republican woman for a membership fee of $20. Associate member fee is $15.

Republican Central Committee

HAAS Building, Suite G,

1516 Highway 395

Minden 89423

588-7770

Email: elorrene@aol.com

Contact: Lorrene Palmer

782-5528

Meets: Second Thursday, the Justice Building in Carson Valley, October-May, and D.C. Justice Court building, June-September. Social is at 7 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sierra Nevada Republican

Women's Club

P.O. Box 2504

Minden 89423

265-2841

Contact: Diane Gordon

www.snrw.org

Meets: Second Wednesday for luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Two Guys From Italy in Gardnerville. call for information. All Republican women are welcome. Membership is $25.

Alpine Christian

Community Church

P.O. Box 137 (mailing)

Markleeville, CA 96120

150 Old Pony Express Rd.

Markleeville, CA 96120

Pastor: Ronald A. Rhoads

Home: 265-3540

Church: (530) 694-1819

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. Sunday Assembly 9:30 a.m. Child Bible study, 9:30.

 

Berean Bible Church

P.O. Box 1267

Minden 89423

782-3931

Pastor: Eddie Almeida

Carson Valley Middle School library

 

Calvary Chapel of

Carson Valley

1004 Dresslerville Rd.

Gardnerville 89460

265-3259 (Office open 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.)

Pastor: Dan Steen

Sunday School and Sunday worship service 9 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m.; Men's Bible Study, Sat. 8 a.m.; Bible Study, Tuesday 7 p.m.; Ladies' Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m.;

Youth activities, Thursday 7 p.m.; Kid's Club, Fri. 6:30 p.m. Child care available at most services.

Carson Valley Christian Center

1095 Stephanie Way

Minden 89423

267-0151

Pastor: Dr. John Jackson

www.cvcwired.com

Saturday service, 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Sunday service, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Home groups, special services. Call for information.

 

Carson Valley United

Methodist Church

1375 Centerville Lane

Gardnerville 89410

782-4600

Pastor: Pete Nelson

Early Worship, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; traditional worship, 10 a.m. Youth Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Child care available. Call for information on choir and youth groups.

 

Carson Valley House of Praise

1219 Service Drive

Gardnerville 89410

265-3866

Pastor: George Whorley

Services, Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; "Into His marvelous Light," Free home Bible study. Bible study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Call for information and meeting place.

Christ Presbyterian Church

1436 S. Industrial Way

Gardnerville 89410

782-3781

Pastor: Bill Baltz

Guest Pastor: Rev. Pat Hardy

Guest Lay Pastor: Elder Bob Vibe

Sunday worship (including Children's Church and child care) 9 a.m.; Communion Worship Service, first Sunday of each month; adult Bible study Thursday evenings; choir practice Wednesday evenings; women's Bible study second and fourth Mondays, call Elder Carole Karp 782-3230, and small group fellowship, call elder Jim White 265-1398.

Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints

n Minden

Meetinghouse

891 Mahogany Drive

n Carson Valley Ward

Spruce and Deseret streets

Minden 89423

n First Ward

Bishop: Ed Harris

n Second Ward

782-7890- home 265-4724

Bishop: Doug Christenson

n Third Ward

782-3885

Bishop: William Blankenship

Call for information, service times

 

Coventry Cross

Episcopal Church

1631 Esmeralda Ave.

P.O. Box 518

Minden 89423

782-4161 Church Office

Priest: Rev. Shep Curtis

Worship service 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday Services, Church school 10 a.m. (Preschool to Seventh grade), and adult class; infant care available; call for service times.

First Baptist Church of Minden-Gardnerville

1696 Highway 395

Minden, 89423

across from Douglas High School

782-5513

Pastor: Adam Barkley

Sunday morning Bible Study for all ages, 9 a.m., traditional worship services, 10:30 a.m.; devotional prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Call for further information.

First Baptist Church

of Topaz Ranch Estates

1441 Agate Road

Wellington 89444

266-3309 or 266-4154

Pastor: Don Chambers

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m. Prayer Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Call for additional information.

 

The Fountainhead

Foursquare Church

3690 Highway 395

P.O. Box 2775

Carson City 89702

Web site:

www.fountainheadcc.org

267-4488 office

Pastor: Louie Locke

Sunday morning services at 9:30.; youth group gatherings: middle and high school students, Thursday 6:30 to 8:10 p.m. Call for more information.

Genoa Community Church

182 Nixon Street (P.O. Box 35)

Genoa 89411

782-7075

Contact: Keith Corband

Sunday service 10 a.m. Rev. Patrick Jolly. Non-denominational, speakers and musicians.

 

Grace Community Church

2320 Heybourne

Minden 89423

782-6516

Pastor: Dr. Brian Borgman

Services, Sunday School, 9 a.m.; morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 5 p.m. Nursery available for all services. Adult Bible study, youth discipleship and Kids Desiring God, Wednesday. Call for information on other activities.

 

High Sierra Fellowship

1516 Highway 395 "E" (Haas Center)

P.O. Box 279

Gardnerville 89410

782-7486

Pastor: Rich Lammay

Worship services, Sunday 9:30 a.m.

and Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Youth Wednesday, 7 p.m.

 

Hilltop Community Church

3616 N. Sunridge

Carson City 89705

267-3020 church

Teacher Pastors: Joel Berger

and P.J. Lewis

Sunday traditional service, 8 and 9:30 a.m.; Saturday contemporary service 6:30 p.m.; Kids programs for all three services. Child care through grade 6. Bible study groups and youth groups meet weekly. Call for information.

 

Living Word Fellowship

824 Pba'ul (Dark Bush)

(near Long Valley and Dresslerville roads)

Gardnerville 89460

Pastor: Gene Holman

265-1451, church

265-3235, pastor

Sunday service, 10 a.m. and children church childcare during service.

 

St. Gall

Catholic Church

1343 Centerville Lane

Gardnerville 89410

782-2852

782-2622 fax

Web site: www.saintgall.org

Parish administrator:

Father Paul McCollum

Mass services, Saturday at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. and any time upon request. Call for information about pre-school through high school religious education, 782-3784.

 

Shepherd of the

Sierra Lutheran Church

3680 Highway 395

North of Jacks Valley Road (near Target)

267-3680

Pastor: Norman Milz

Sunday worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Bible hour, Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Child care.

 

Johnson Lane Baptist Church

1581 Johnson Lane

Minden 89423

267-9590

Pastor: Rick South

Sunday service, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Wednesday night prayer service, 6 p.m. Call for more information.

 

Smith Valley

Baptist Church

888 Hudson Way, Smith

(775) 465-9399 church

Pastor: Archie Walker

Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday services, 11 a.m.; Sunday youth and adult services, 6 p.m. Corporate Assembly, Wednesday 6 p.m. Call for more information. www.smithvalleybaptist.com

Smith Valley Community United Methodist Church

44 Rivers Road

Smith 89430

(775) 465 2452

Pastor Tom Walburn

Sunday services 10 a.m.; adult Bible study 9 a.m. Friday. Women's bible study 10 a.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

Topaz Community

Open Bible Church

1327 Limestone Road

Wellington 89444

266-0020

Pastor: Ron and Nanci Carter

Sunday services; Christian education, 9 a.m. morning worship, 10 a.m.; INSTE, 5 p.m. Meet at the Topaz Ranch Estates Park Building at the end of Carter Way.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church

1480 Douglas Avenue

Gardnerville 89410

782-8153; 782-8154 fax

Pastor: Tom Windsor,

Eric Borchers

Director of Child Care Center: Donna Einspahr. Sunday services, 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. (Child care available). Mid-week worship meets as announced; youth group meets Tuesday nights; Thursday Bible study, 7 a.m., ladie's Bible study, Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; L.W.M.L. second Sunday, noon, Preschool and child care center, call 782-KIDS (782-5437) for more information.

Unity Church of Today

1662 Highway 395, Suite 104

P.O. Box 2649

Minden 89423

782-4429

783-8820 fax

Minister: Larry Schneider

Services held at Sierra Crest Academy, 1701 Lucerne, Minden

Silent Unity Prayer Line: (816) 969-2000, Sunday Contemplative Service 9 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Children's Church 10:30 a.m. Call for more information. www.unitychurchof today.org

 

Valley Christian Fellowship

Meadowdale Center

1267 Highway 395 Suites H.I.J.

Gardnerville 89410

782-1961

Pastor: Leo Kruger

www.valleycf.org

Worship service, Sunday 9:30 a.m. and Saturday 6:30 p.m. Senior youth group, junior youth group. Holy Grounds Coffee House, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. Meeting rooms available.

 

First Baptist Church Minden

1696 Highway 395

Minden, 89423

782-5513

Pastor: Albert Vacek

Worship services, Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Call for information.

Antelope Valley

Methodist Church

111639 Highway 395

next to Coleville High School

P.O. Box 295

Coleville, Calif. 96107

(760) 932-1630

A growing Christian community with Bible-centered teaching Sunday service, 11 a.m. Bible study 9:30 a.m. Affiliated with Food Bank of Northern Nevada for Coleville, Topaz, Walker Distribution at noon. Call 530 495-2633 by 5 p.m. previous Friday.

  

Walker Baptist Church

95 E. Mill Creek Lane

Walker, Calif.

(530) 495-2479

Pastor: Lee Pritchelt

Sunday school 9 a.m. worship service, 10:15 a.m. service Marine Housing in Coleville. 6 p.m. Bible Study, Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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