In the Spotlight for Dec. 17

Craft fair this weekend

Holiday craft fair, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Washoe Housing Authority, 1588 Main River, Dresslerville. Information, Ada Johnson, 265-7103, after 6 p.m.

Indian Hills Christmas

The Indian Hills General Improvement District hosts a Christmas celebration, 11 a.m. Saturday, in the district offices, 1394 James Lee Park Road. Pictures with Santa, food donations for Food for Thought. Information, seisele@indianhillsnevada.com or 267-2805.

Swim center food drive

The Carson Valley Swim Center in Minden offers free admission for those donating canned food items on Saturday. The food drive benefits the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. Information, 782-8841.

Open house in Markleeville

Markleeville Art Gallery hosts an open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary cocoa and cookies. Drawing for a hand painted silk scarf. The Markleeville Art Gallery is at 14841 Highway 89. Information, markleevilleartgallery.com or (530) 694-2787.

Gift that gives twice

Help support community families and honor a loved one at the holidays by making donations to Tahoe Youth & Family Services. The organization sends a card noting a donation has been made in their name. Holiday cards available for a $20 minimum donation. To order, contact Communications Coordinator Julie Franklin at julie@tahoeyouth.org or 782-782-4202, ext. 3. Tahoe Youth & Family Services is at 1422 Mission St., Gardnerville. Information, tahoeyouth.org

Berean Bible Church services

Senior Pastor Eddie Almeida gives the Christmas message at the morning worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A candlelight Christmas program is 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at Berean Bible Church, 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, 782-3931 or bereanbiblechurch1.com, or call Pastor Llew Bush, at 265-5611.

Special services at Smith Valley

Holiday services at Smith Valley Community United Methodist Church, 44 Rivers Road, Smith. The choir presents "Behold Emmanuel, Love is With Us," led by director Billy Bolt, 10 a.m. Sunday. Longest Night service, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Christmas candlelight service, 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Communion service for New Year and Epiphany, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 31. Information, (775) 465-2452.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of Dec. 20-24 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Chicken fajita, Spanish rice, refried, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, salsa, pineapple.

Tuesday. Pizza, green salad, fruit punch, peanut butter cookies

Wednesday. Split pea soup, meatball sub, cucumbers in sour cream, orange

Thursday. Christmas dinner. Baked ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli casserole, Waldorf salad, pecan pie a la mode

Friday. Closed for Christmas Eve