In the Spotlight for July 24

Art association meets

The Carson Valley Art Association meets, 1:30 p.m. today, at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Guest speaker is Dr. Yasmin Sayyed who discusses how the spiritual expression of art invites healing. Refreshments served. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.

Gallery reception today

East Fork Gallery celebrates their 30-year anniversary with a reception, 4-8 p.m. today. Raffle for a framed print by James Lawrence. Exhibits of work by original artists and current members. Refreshments served. East Fork Gallery, 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville, 782-7629.

Teen dance tonight

Douglas County Parks & Recreation sponsors a teen dance for students in grades 6-8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building, 6:30- 9 p.m. today. Cost is $10 and includes a pizza slice and drink. Snacks available for purchase. DJ music by McClain's Mobile Music. Students must arrange for own transportation. Information, 782-9828.

Swap meet Saturday

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

Family safety fair

NuSystems, 1266 Dresslerville Road, Gardnerville, hosts a family life safety fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. CPR demonstrations, fingerprinting, food, games. CareFlight helicopter, fire trucks and ambulance. Information, customerservice@nusystems.com or 265-5775.

Elks breakfast Sunday

The Elks of the Minden-Douglas Lodge No. 2670 pancake breakfast is 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday. Choice of pancakes, eggs/omelets, sausage, juice and coffee, $5.50 for adults and $3 for children. The lodge is at 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, 265-4523.

Poster contest

Original art on the theme of Carson Valley ranching heritage is needed for the Town of Genoa and the Carson Valley Arts Council's poster contest for the Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival.

Submit 300 dpi jpeg image by Aug. 1 to info@cvartscouncil.com. Information at cvartscouncil.com, genoanevada.org, 781-0150 or 782-8696.

Farmers markets

Weekly Valley farmers markets feature fruits, vegetables, flowers, bakery items, gifts, outdoor decor, music and food.

The Minden Farmers Market is open 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through summer between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Minden. Information, Roxanne, 782-2444 or Kregg, 782-9814.

The Gardnerville Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Lampe Park. Information at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation office, 782-9828.

Donate to rummage sale

St. Gall Catholic Church is accepting donations for their annual rummage sale on Aug. 7 and 8. Drop off items behind the pastoral center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For large item pickup or information, 782-2852.