In the Spotlight for Dec. 3

Remembrance ceremony today

Saint Mary's Hospice hosts the Light Up a Life ceremony to honor loved ones, 6-8 p.m. today, at Hilltop Community Church, 3616 N. Sunridge Dr., Jacks Valley. Tree lighting, music, name-reading, refreshments. Information, (775) 770-6018.

Crafting fair Saturday

Local crafters, cooks and canners present their wares in the Trimmers Outpost barn at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and Dec. 11. Free craft sessions for children, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hot chocolate and coffee. The barn is behind Trimmers Outpost, 2276 Main St., Genoa. Information, 782-4517.

Winter Wonderland

Kindergarten to sixth-graders make crafts, play games, watch holiday movies, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Carson Valley Middle School. Cost is $15. Sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club. Information, Douglas County Parks & Recreation, 782-9828.

DHS craft fair

Douglas High School hosts their annual Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, in the gym and commons area at the school. Information, Rita Borselli, ourcrazytails@yahoo.com or Kelley Yost, kyost@dcsd.k12.nv.us

Community dance

The Douglas County Senior Center hosts the Winter Wonderland community dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville. Dance music by Don & Nadine. The smoke-free event is open to the public. Singles and couples welcome. Cost is $5 per person. Raffle at 9 p.m. Refreshments available for sale. Information, Amanda Reid, 783-6455.

Winter concert Dec. 11

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra's free winter concert conducted by Elizabeth Eubanks is 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. The family concert is presented by the Town of Minden. The volunteer orchestra provides free concerts in Carson Valley. Drawings for prizes. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Noel dinner

St. Gall Catholic Church hosts the 12th annual Noel Christmas Day family-style dinner for those without family. To receive an invitation, call event coordinator Rita Hill at 783-9908 with information on how many people will attend. For information on volunteer opportunities and how to make donations, call 783-9908.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of Dec. 6-10 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Roma burger, corn, baked beans, cantaloupe

Tuesday. Ham and scalloped potatoes, cabbage salad, vegetables, applesauce, yogurt with granola

Wednesday. Birthday Day. Roast beef, red potatoes, roasted asparagus, salad, cake and ice cream

Thursday. Tuna casserole, marinated tomato salad, vegetables, roll, lemon bars

Friday. Pork chops, pasta salad, stuffing carrots, spiced apples