In the Spotlight for Aug. 7

Dragonslayers at library today

Create pebble pets or jewelry, play board games and compete on Wii during the Dragonslayers Teen Advisory Board's free teen summer reading event, 3-5:30 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. For age 12 and older. Snacks and drinks provided. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Smokey's birthday

Smokey Bear's birthday parties are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the library. Meet Smokey and make ice cream in a can. Sign up by today at douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Rummage sale today and Saturday

The annual rummage sale at St. Gall Catholic Church is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Boy Scout Troop 411 serves coffee and donuts. Information, 782-2852.

Puppet show today

High Sierra Fellowship hosts a puppet show by the Hands Lifted High puppet team today. Make your own puppet for a suggested donation of $3 or make an ice cream sundae for a donation of $2 at 6 p.m. Free admission to puppet show at 7 p.m. High Sierra Fellowship is at 1426 Industrial Way, Gardnerville. Information, 782-7486.

Swap meet Saturday

Douglas County Historical Society hosts a swap meet at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Swap meets also on Aug. 22 and Sept. 12. Booth spaces $10 in advance, $20 day of sale. Information, 782-2555.

DAWG adoption Saturday

Douglas Animal Welfare Group sponsors an adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Petco in Carson Valley Plaza. Adoption includes free spay or neuter, microchip, registration and $75 reimbursement for obedience training. Information, dawgrescue.com or 267-9824.

Play and picnic Sunday

The Carson Valley Community Theatre performs "Murder of the Mystery Detective," at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Hickey barn on Foothill Road. Play tickets are $8 and $5. Bring your own picnic and lawn chairs. CVCT provides soft drinks, 4-6 p.m. Reservations, 265-6964.

Museum lecture

Pat Hickey, author of "Tahoe Boy, A Journey Back Home," is speaker at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Admission is $3, free for historical society members. The museum and the Main Street Book Store are open before and after the one-hour lecture. Information, 782-2555.

Yard sale spaces available

Coventry Cross Espiscopal Church hosts a community yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15, in the church parking lot at the corner of Highway 395 and Eighth Street in Minden. Iced tea, lemonade, coffee and baked goods for sale. Spaces available. Call Joy, evenings, 782-7139.

Senior center closed Aug. 17-21

The Douglas County Senior Center will be closed for repairs Aug. 17-21. Limited services offered at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. For DART and senior center, call 783-6456.