In the Spotlight for Feb. 12

Mardi Gras for Austin's House

The second annual Mardi Gras Magic dinner and dance to benefit Austin's House is 6 p.m. today in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn. Cost of $50 includes a Cajun buffet, dance music by Fabrizio, live and silent auctions. Tables of 10 available for $500. Tickets at 267-6676. Information, www.austinshouse.org

Raise funds and consciousness for Haiti

O2 Yoga & Wellness sponsors the Hatha Yoga for Haiti fundraising event, 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the O2 studio, 02 Yoga Studio, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden. All donations benefit the Stand with Haiti organization that provides health care and education. The workshop is led by Leslie Flynn, Jennie Pitts, and Keri Sheerin. Violist Anne Ristorcelli performs. No experience necessary. Information, www.yo2ga.com or 782 6345.

Seed swap at Full Circle

Exchange heirloom and other seeds with local growers at a seed swap workshop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Full Circle Compost, 3190 Highway 395, Minden. Learn what varieties of vegetables are proven to grow in northern Nevada. Reserve a seat at 267-5305. Instructions on how to prepare for the seed swap at fullcirclecompost.com/workshops

Sertoma crab feast

Carson Valley Sertoma hosts a crab and tri-tip feast, 5 p.m. Saturday, at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Event raises funds to put soup back on the menu at the Douglas County Senior Center. Cost of $30 includes all-you-can-eat dinner and music. Beer and wine available. Tables of 8 are $240. Donations accepted. Dinner tickets available at Tahoe Ridge Winery in Minden or Peggy, 781-3773.

Cioppino dinner Saturday

The Knights of Columbus fourth annual cioppino dinner fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Gall Catholic Church Pastoral Center. Tickets are $30 and are available at church office, 782-2852.

Looking for love Saturday

The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club's second annual Looking for Love speed dating event is 7 p.m. Saturday at Doppelgangers Brewery, 302 N. Carson St., Carson City. Proceeds benefit special needs children in Douglas County. The $15 entrance fee includes appetizers and DJ entertainment by C Styles. Event includes a 50/50 raffle. Information, www.sierranv2030.org or Jennifer Motti, (702) 807-4557.

Pageant deadline Sunday

Apply by Sunday for the Miss Douglas County for age 17-24 and Miss Outstanding Teen for age 13-17 scholarship programs for women. Potential contestants contact Shauna Bartshe, (775) 230-3745. The Miss Douglas County and Miss Outstanding Teen programs are held with the Miss Carson City scholarship program, 1 p.m. March 20, at Capital Christian Center in Carson City

Ash Wednesday service

Christ Presbyterian Church's Ash Wednesday service is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the church, 1436 S. Industrial Way in Gardnerville. Ash Wednesday is first day of Lent, a season of repentance and reflection, culminating with Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 4.