Datebook for Oct. 29

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WEDNESDAY

n Alpine County Democratic Central Committee's no-host dinner meetings, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesdays of the month at Wolf Creek Restaurant, Markleeville.

n Better Breathers, support group for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, their families and interested parties, 2:25 p.m. fourth Thursday, Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Shannon Cridebring, 782-1626.

n Bible Study, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the House of Praise, 1219 Service Drive, Gardnerville. Childcare provided. Information, 265-3866 or Pastor George Whorley, 691-5649.

n Carson-Tahoe Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America meets second Wednesdays of the month. Breakfast meetings, 9 a.m every Wednesday, at Danny's Restaurant. Information, Bill Goldman 782-0550, Bill Meglen 265-1683, Gary Butrick 267-0119, George Weller, 782-6785.

n Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, at old Gardnerville jail behind French Bar, Gardnerville. Marc Menezes, 265-9420.

n Carson Valley Al-Anon meetings, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at Carson Valley Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

n Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, 11:45 a.m. on third Wednesdays in different locations, 782-8144.

n Carson Valley Desert Brushes 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays of the month at Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department, 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden. Beginning and new painters invited. Information, Ruth, 246-3378.

n Carson Valley Quilt Guild workshops, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 2662 Gordon Ave., Johnson Lane area. 267-3232.

n Carson Valley Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Wednesdays, at Sharkey's Rib Room. King Lion Ron Santi, 267-2774.

n Carson Valley Multiple Sclerosis Group, 5:50-6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays of the month at the Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 Highway 395. Information, Janet Sciarani, 265-0725.

n Carson Valley Toastmasters meet 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Taildragger Cafe, Minden. Learn speaking skills and gain confidence addressing a group. Information, 782-3230 or 265-6129.

n Carson Valley Tahoe Singles meet on first Wednesdays of the month at Indigo and third Wednesdays for dinner and dancing. Information, tahoesingles.com or Shirley, 782-2427.

n Dance Lessons. Country western dance lessons, Wednesdays at Genoa Town Hall. Beginners class 6:30 p.m. Intermediate instruction and open dancing until 9:30 p.m. Information, Tom or Donna, 783-0910.

n Diabetes Support Group led by Judy Burkholder, LCSW, DCSW, 10-11:30 a.m. on fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Carson Valley Medical Center administration building or 5:30-7 p.m. in the CVMC diabetes center lobby. Information, 783-3041.

n Douglas County Building Industry Association meets 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday for cocktails and dinner at JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, Gardnerville. 783-1782.

n Douglas County Republican Women Club lunch meeting at Carson Valley Inn, first Wednesday of month. Information, Corky Greer, cornhustercorky1@aol.com, 782-3967.

n Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse meets 6 p.m. second Wednesday of the month in the Minden Sheriff's Office. Cerena Cooper, 267-9275.

n Douglas Masonic Lodge, No. 12, F&AM, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, at the Masonic Hall, Genoa. Call 265-7706.

n Douglas High School Music Boosters, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, September through May in DHS band room to support the music program through fundraising, chaperoning trips and coordinating music activities. Bill Zabelsky, 782-5136, ext. 1102.

n Grass Roots Cribbage tournament games in Indian Hills, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Information, Joe 267-5813.

n High Sierra Fly Casters, 6:30 p.m. on third Wednesday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Board of directors meet 6:30 p.m. on first Wednesdays at Angler's Edge. President Mike Kingston, 782-4734.

n Inyo-Mono Area Agency advisory board meets 9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at Big Pine, Calif., city hall to assist older adults in Inyo and Mono counties, (760) 873-6364 or (877) 462-2298.

n Kindermusik classes, Wednesdays at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department. Register at 782-9828. Information, Shawna Pisciotti, 265-2191 or Msshawnasmusic-@yahoo.com.

n Minden-Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670, 8 p.m. first four Wednesdays, 1276 Pit Road, Unit 1, Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, 265-4523.

n MOPS Meeting. Mothers of Preschoolers meets 9-11 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Carson Valley Christian Center, 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden. Registration, $40. Child care included. Information, cvcwired.com or Jennifer Spohr, 267-4395.

n Partnership of Community Resources network of social service agency representatives and residents who address community needs, 8 a.m. third Wednesday in the Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, 782-8611.

n Reach for the Stars, stroke support group, 2-4 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Carson Rehabilitation Center Conference Room, 900 E. Long St., Carson City. Group is open to stroke survivors, caregivers and anyone interested. 882-5845.

n Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club meets first and third Wednesdays. Information, Brooke Knopp, (775) 220-9024, www.sierranv2030.org

n Sierra Nevada Republican Women's Club, second Wednesday, lunch. Information, nancyjarvis@charter.net or 267-6937.

n Sierra Nevada Sams RV Club, 1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month November through April at a local restaurant. From May to Oct., first Wednesday of the month at monthly camp-outs. June Bachman at 267-3021 or Neil Konecny at 267-3558.

n Topaz Ranch Estates Sagehens, 1 p.m. third Wednesday, September-May at Topaz Ranch Estates community building. Information, Micki Joye, 266-1025.

n Topaz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3630, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday at Topaz Ranch Estates Park building. All eligible veterans welcome. Information, Cmdr. David Wooley, 266-3298.

n Tumbleweed Investment Group, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. Information, 783-9292.

n Women's Home, Family & Personal Enrichment meetings, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Spruce and Deseret, Minden.

n Women's Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Family Support Council, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Free baby-sitting provided. Information, 782-8692.

THURSDAY

n Alzheimer's Support Group, 2 p.m. on second Thursday at Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Betty Miller, 782-7935.

n Barbershop Harmony Society and the Chorus of the Comstock rehearse 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Open membership. Rook Wetzel, 885-1480.

n Boy Scouts of America training for Pinenut District scout leaders, 7-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, August through May, at the LDS church, corner of Spruce and Deseret in Minden. Information, Bill Waits, 787-1111.

n Carson Valley Arts Council meets 5:30 p.m. on second Thursdays of the month at the Copeland Building, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden. Information, 782-8207.

n Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5 p.m. last Thursday of the month, different locations. 782-8144.

n Carson Valley Footprinter Chapter, third Thursday of the month, except July and December. Information, Ray Hoyt, 267-4355 or Larry Gray, 783-9759.

n Carson Valley VFW Post 8583 meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville. Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. at Minden Medical Center. Information, 265-3042 or 782-9464.

n Douglas County Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m. on second Thursdays of the month, 1662 Highway 395, Suite 105, Minden. All Democrats welcome. Information, Chairman Gim Hollister, 782-2874.

n Douglas County Historical Society meets 7 p.m. on third Thursdays of the month at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Public invited. Information, 782-2555.

n Douglas County Pop Warner Football, 6 p.m. second Thursday at Coldwell Banker, Minden. Jim Valentine, 782-2205, Debby Platt, 885-4130.

n Douglas County Republican Central Committee, second Thursday at Stateline or Minden law enforcement and judicial centers. Information, Maggie Benz, 782-5078.

n Elks Taco night, 5-7 p.m. on fourth Thursday of the month at the Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge, 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville Ranchos. Cost, $1 per taco. Information, 265-4523.

n Fellowship for Women, 11 a.m. Thursdays at 1348 Northampton Circle, Gardnerville. Information, 782-4308 or 265-5900.

n Good Vibrations Parkinson's Support Group meets noon-2 p.m. first Thursday, Country Kitchen of Merrill Gardens, Gardnerville. Carol Hathaway, 266-3402.

n Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley, 6:30 a.m. Thursdays at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. President Tom Peters, 782-6384 or Secretary Mike Henningsen, 782-5807.

n Korean War Veterans Association, Carson City Chapter No. 305, meets 11 a.m. on first Thursdays of the month at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets in Carson City. Information, 265-2647.

n Marine Corps League, Silver State Detachment, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Veterans Hall, 2nd and Curry streets, Carson City. Commander Don Podlas, 265-5951.

n Men's Domestic Violence Intervention Group, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. For location, Family Support Council office, 782-8692.

n Network of Carson Valley, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Francisco's. Information, 782-7686.

n Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department meets for training 7 p.m. Thursdays at the firehouse on Centerville Lane and Sheridan Way. Information, 267-5697.

n Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association meets 7 p.m. on third Thursday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane. Information, George, 265-4278.

n Sierra Nevada 20-30 Club No. 730, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Rancho Grande, 1404 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Offers women 21-39 opportunities for personal growth, friendship, leadership while supporting children. Stacie Hunter, 265-4805.

n Sierra Sagebrush Fliers model airplane group, 7 p.m. first Thursday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church on Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. All ages interested in model airplanes invited. Tom Walters, 530-541-4963.

n Silver State Pony Club meets first Thursday. Mounted meetings, second and fourth weekends. Information, Cynthia Valentine, 267-2666.

n Survivors of Suicide Support Group, 6-7 p.m. on first and third Thursdays at the Partnership of Community Resources, 1528 Highway 395. Family, friends or co-workers invited. Information, 782-8611.

n Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS weight-loss organization, Thursdays. Weigh-ins 8:30-9:15 a.m., meetings 9:30 a.m. at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 265-5235.

n United Methodist Women, 11:30 a.m. on second Thursday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. 782-4600.

n Wandering Wheels motorcycle club meets 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month at Round Table Pizza in Gardnerville. Membership information, Norbert Monohan, 782-5802.

n Women's Home, Family & Personal Enrichment meetings, 6:30 p.m. on first Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spruce and Deseret, Minden.

n Vietnam Veterans of America, Carson Area Chapter 388, meets 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Second and Curry streets in Carson City. Information, (775) 687-4632.

n Yoga Class, 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Genoa Town Hall. Information, 782-8696.

FRIDAY

n Alcoholics Anonymous Roadside Group, 8-9 a.m. Friday, Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 355-1151.

n Ballroom Dancing. Six-week course for beginners 7 p.m. Fridays at the Dance Workshop. Register at Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department, 782-9828.

n Calvary Kids Club for grades K-6 meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel, 1004 Dresslerville Road, Gardnerville. Information, 265-3259.

n Carson Valley Al-Anon meets, noon Fridays, at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, 1267 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

n Carson Valley Art Association, 1:30 p.m. fourth Friday, at Western Nevada College, 1680 Bently, Minden. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.

n Carson Valley Masonic Lodge No. 33 members and Masonic Sojourners, High Twelve luncheon 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Shakey's, Gardnerville. Activities include awarding a WNC scholarship. Information, Vern, 265-2831.

n Carson Valley Sertoma Club meets 6:30 a.m. Fridays for breakfast at Sharkey's Rib Room, Gardnerville. Cindy, 782-6349.

n Codependents Anonymous, noon Fridays, Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. For men, women, teens who desire healthy relationships. 267-4225.

n Grandparents as Parents. Family support council classes for grandparents as parents, meets 10-11:30 a.m. the third Friday of the month at the Family Support Council, 1255 Waterloo Lane Gardnerville. Information 782-8692.

n Knights of Columbus bingo nights are second and fourth Fridays of the month at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane. Doors open 6 p.m. Play starts 7 p.m. Information, Richard Morissette at St. Gall Catholic Church, 782-2852.

n Nevada Association of Porcelain Artists, 10:30 a.m. third Friday, Cooperative Extension office across from Lampe Park. Elinor Skiles, 265-5813 or 265-0039.

n Teen Open Gym for grades 7-12. Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free open gym is 7-10 p.m. Fridays at Carson Valley Middle School. Information, 782-9828.

SATURDAY

n Aglow Lighthouse of Gardnerville-Minden interdenominational Christian women's group, meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday at 824 Darkbrush, Dresslerville. Information, Stacy, 527-3497.

n Alcoholics Anonymous newcomers meeting 6 p.m. Saturdays at 1276 Pit Road, Unit 8, Gardnerville Ranchos. Minden-Gardnerville Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous has 30 meetings a week. Information, 265-4460.

n Carson Sierra Weavers and Spinners Guild, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. second Saturday in homes. Debi Benson, 883-7486.

n Chai Sierra Chavurah social group meets 6:30 p.m. third Saturday. Open to all, potluck dinner, speakers. Information, Sandy Osheroff, 885-9917.

n Genoa Volunteer Fire Department meets for training, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. Applications available to anyone age 18 and older interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter in Genoa. No experience required. All equipment provided. Information, 782-4575.

n Moms in Touch International of Carson Valley nondenominational group meets to pray for children, schools, teachers, staff and administration, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays at Carson Valley United Methodist Church. Information, Heidi, 267-2116.

n Nevada Wandering Wheels meet for breakfast 8:30 a.m. fourth Saturday of the month at Jethro's Oven & Grill, 1281 Kimmerling. Information, Norbert Monohan, 782-5802.

n Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association meets 8 a.m. on fourth Saturday for social breakfast at Sharkey's. 265-4278.

n Teen Open Gym for grades 7-12. Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free open gym is 7-10 p.m.Saturday at Pau-Wa-Lu and Carson Valley middle schools. Information, 782-9828.

n Topaz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3630 pancake breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month at Topaz Ranch Estates Community Park building on Carter Way. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and orange juice. Cost, $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Information, Cmdr. David Wooley, 266-3298.

n Woodturners Club meets 9 a.m. on third Saturday. Information, Dave Rich, 265-3099 or Al Mason, 266 4071.

SUNDAY

n Adult Singles meet on second Sundays for fellowship, lunch or dinner following 10:30 a.m. Unity Church of Today services. Information, 782-4429 or unitychurchoftoday.org.

n Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 monthly pancake and omelet breakfasts, 8:30-11 a.m. on fourth Sundays of the month at 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville Ranchos. Cost, $5 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and younger. Information, 265-4523.

n Valley Cruisers Car Club, 6:30 p.m. on first Sunday at Douglas County Senior Center for anyone interested in cars 1972 or older. Information, 265-3654 or 265-3739.