In the spotlight for Dec. 10

Lend a hand today

Helpers are needed to help Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club members prepare gift bags for seniors, 2:30 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, Annette Muller, 265-1948, or Paul Lockwood, 782-6583.

Santa at Tumbleweeds

The third annual pancake breakfast and photos with Santa is Saturday at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Minden gym, 2231 Meridian Blvd. Unit 2, Minden. Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., is $5, free for age 2 and younger. Photo with Santa is $5, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leave your children for Drop-n-Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes lunch. Information, 782-4496.

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. 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.

Christmas party at senior center

The Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club's Christmas party for seniors is Saturday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Social at noon, food served at 1 p.m. Bring a gift if you want to play in the pirate gift exchange. The gift should be at least $5, male for a male, female for female. If you are in need of transportation, call 783-6455 or 265-2312.

Pops winter concert Saturday

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra's Winter Concert conducted by Elizabeth Eubanks is 7 p.m. Saturday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. The family concert is presented by the Town of Minden. The orchestra is made up of musicians who volunteer their time and talent to provide free concerts in the Valley. Drawings for prizes. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Mentors wanted

Douglas County residents are wanted as volunteers for the family mentoring program through Douglas County Social Services Division. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, willing to make a one-year commitment with one hour of contact per week, and pass a background check. Information, Rosa Alvarez, 782-9825 or ralvarez@co.douglas.nv.us. Douglas County Social Services is at 1133 Spruce St., Gardnerville.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of Dec. 13-17 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Beef chili, cottage cheese and peaches, corn bread, coconut cream pie

Tuesday. Oven fried chicken, baked potato, peas and carrots, salad, roll, gelatin dessert

Wednesday. Green chili chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, strawberry shortcake

Thursday. Tomato soup, grilled ham and cheese, macaroni salad, banana

Friday. Beef tacos, ranch-style beans, Mexicorn, orange rice pudding