In the Spotlight for Sept. 12

Memory walk in park Saturday

The Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope is 8 a.m. Saturday at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Registration is $20 per person and includes a T-shirt. Participants may register at the event. The three-mile walk is to honor those who have died from suicide. Information, Jodi Wass, 450-2826, or the Partnership of Community Resources, 782-8611.

AARP driver class

The AARP Driver Safety program is 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Douglas County Senior Center. The class fee is $10. Successful completion of the program may result in a discount. Seating is limited. Reservations, 783-6455.

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. Booth space applications at historicnevada.org or the front desk of the Gardnerville museum. Information, 782-2555.

Cut-a-thon to benefit Spirit Fest

The Spirit Fest Cut-A-Thon and bake sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Blush Salon, 1328 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Minimum donation of $10 for a haircut. All proceeds benefit Spirit Fest '08. Information, 782-8389.

It's a DAWG's Day

Douglas Animal Welfare Group's fourth annual It's a DAWG's Day animal awareness festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Animal Shelter, 921 Pinenut Road, Gardnerville. Information at 267-7325 www.dawgrescue.com

Green living in the park this weekend

The Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Workshops, exhibits, children's activities, food and music. Free admission. Information, 265-6827 or www.cvsustainables.org

Barbecue fundraiser

The Kids Helping Kids barbecue fundraiser for the Kids & Horses therapeutic equestrian program is 5 p.m. Saturday at the Crystal Bay Club, North Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. Information at kidsandhorses.org or Joanna Rice, (775) 831-2144.

Free Genoa concert

Quake City Jug Band and Country Valley Jug Stompers play a free concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, at Genoa Town Park. Bring friends, family, a picnic and your dancing shoes. Information, 782-8696.

Wine tasting event Sept. 21

The annual Taste of St. Gall wine tasting event is 4-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Cost of $25 includes wine from Tahoe Ridge Winery, hors d'oeuvres, art, raffles and music by Steve Vasco Jazz Magic. Tickets available at the church. Information, 782-2852.