Halloween and harvest parties for the weekend

Staff Reports

School will be out today for the Nevada Day holiday. Look out for treat-or-treaters.

Harvest parties and Halloween parties are planned at several locations today in Carson Valley:

n Free admission to the Carson Valley Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, Gardnerville. The corn maze is open. Information at www.corleyranch.com or 721-1047.

n The Trunk or Treat event is 2-6 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 1311 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Children may dress in costumes and trick-or-treat at decorated cars in the church parking lot.

There will be games, pumpkin painting, a bounce house, hot dogs and drinks at this free event. Information, 782-5311.

n Trick or Treat Safety Street is 3-8 p.m. today at the Douglas County Engine Company between Fourth and Fifth streets in Minden.

Cost to enter safety street is $2 per child, which includes a raffle ticket for prizes including books, bicycles or a scooter. Children gather candy from booths set up by area businesses and organizations.

Information, 783-6441.

n Calvary Chapel's Harvest Festival begins at 5 p.m. today at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Road. Suggested admission is two unopened bags of candy per family.

There will be cookie decorating, cake walk, live entertainment and free food, drinks, games and candy. Non-frightening costumes encouraged.

Information at Calvary Chapel, 265-3259.

n The Trinity Lutheran Church Harvest Party is 5-7 p.m. today at the church, 1480 Douglas Ave. in Gardnerville.

The event features tractor trailer hay rides, live band, astro jump and prizes awarded for games. Hot dogs, beverages, popcorn and candy will be provided.

Information, 782-8153.

n An indoor Halloween Haunted House for ages 5-12 is 5-8 p.m. today at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. All ages welcome for tricks and treats. Information, 782-4600.