In the Spotlight for Nov. 12

Library hosts fall book sale

The Douglas County Public Library's fall book sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Books, audio books, children's books, videos, software and music available for sale. Friends of the Library save 10 percent and get first choice of sale items at the special preview, 5-8 p.m. today. Sign up to become a Friend of the Library at the preview. Remaining items will be half price, 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.

Yoga party Saturday

The Harvest Yoga Party to benefit the Kids' Backpack Program is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday at 02 Yoga & Wellness, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden. Cost, $30 per session or $50 for both. Lunch available for sale. Register at yo2ga.com or 782-6345.

Fill the boot this weekend

East Fork Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local No. 3726, will be at Walmart on Topsy Lane on Saturday and Sunday promoting the Fill the Boot campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Stewart craft fair

The fifth annual holiday fair is this weekend at the Stewart Community Center, 465 Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Booths available for $25 in advance or $35 at the door for both days. The fair features beadwork, candles, crafts, holiday gifts and decor. Indian tacos and food available for sale. Fair hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information, (775) 313-4871.

Veterans Day service Sunday

Carson Valley United Methodist Church honors Veterans Day at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. services Sunday with a liturgical dance performed by students from the All About Dance studio of Minden. Also on the program is the Chancel Choir performing the American trilogy of "Dixie," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "All My Trials."

Carson Valley United Methodist Church is at 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-4600.

Volunteer for senior tax help

Training is available to become an AARP tax aide to do tax preparation for low-income taxpayers, with attention to those age 60 and older. Training is the first week in January. Work will be one day a week in February through April. Information, 267-7998.

Senior menu for the week

The menu for the week of Nov. 15-19 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.

Monday. Polish sausage, red potatoes, sauerkraut, rye bread, fruit cocktail, cookie

Tuesday. Tahitian chicken, rice casserole, braised red cabbage, tangerine

Wednesday. Birthday Day. Pot roast, potatoes and gravy, French bread, fruit salad, cake and ice cream

Thursday. Taco casserole, Spanish rice, zucchini, pumpkin bread, banana, punch

Friday. Pulled pork sandwich, apple-zucchini slaw, vegetables, baked beans, fruit and pudding dessert