In the Spotlight for April 16

Gigs 4 Wigs Cut-a-thon Saturday

The second annual Gig 4 Wigs Cut-a-thon is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Tangles Hair Studio & Day Spa, 1255 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Event features food, live music, raffles, chair massages, and haircuts offered at a suggested donation of $10. The fundraiser is to provide wigs and head coverings at no cost to those who may have lost their hair during cancer treatments. Information, 782-2742.

Rummage sale donations accepted

The Topaz Sagehens host their 34th annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9, at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, Wellington. Donations accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and April 24 and May 1, at Blue Sage Storage on Highway 208, or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 and May 6 at the TRE Community Center. All items must be in working order. No mattresses, large furniture or large appliances. Information, 266-4013.

Bingo Sunday

Young at Heart community bingo is Sunday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Doors open at noon, early bird games at 1 p.m. Regular games, 1:30 p.m. Progressive pot at $450 with 55 numbers. Coffee and popcorn provided. Snack bar open. Information, 783-6455 or 267-4897.

Cars wanted for Cruisers Rockathon

Cars are wanted and swap spaces are available for the Valley Cruisers Rockathon car show and swap meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15, in Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Enter cars from any year for $10. Awards presented. Car-related swap booth spaces available for $10. Event includes music by Time Warp and hot dog sales by Valley Cruisers Car Club. Swap meet space information, Charles Hill, 265-0548.

Healthy, happy families

Free health presentation of "A Healthy Family is a Happy Family," 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Learn what foods strengthen or weaken the immune system, how food is the first line of defense in disease prevention, and how to make sense of food labels. Sign up with Tiffany at FamilyNutritionMadeSimple@gmail.com or 450-7520.

Business showcase Thursday

The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority's 10th annual Business Showcase is 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Event features products and services from area businesses with free admission, food and prizes. Information, 782-8144.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of April 19-23 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Apple topped pork chop, baked sweet potato, salad with French dressing, Rice Krispies treat

Tuesday. Meat loaf, beets and onion salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pears and cookie

Wednesday. Chili relleno casserole, honey lime salad, refried beans, Spanish rice, trifle

Thursday. Chicken pasta, vegetable medley, spinach salad with honey dressing, garlic bread, applesauce

Friday. Chef's salad, hard boiled egg, roll, pineapple