Reach for Joy hosts Veterans Appreciation BBQ

Reach for Joy outreach ministry hosts their 4th annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. May 25, or as long as supplies last.

All veterans are welcome and may bring a spouse, significant other, friend, or battle buddy along to enjoy a complimentary meal in the dining hall at High Sierra Fellowship, 1250 Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville. The meal includes choice of tri-tip or chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, pie, and frozen yogurt with assorted toppings.

The BBQ celebration continues to grow in scope and size each year. Reach for Joy Team Leader Kara Miller said more than 600 meals were served at the 2023 event.

Call High Sierra Fellowship at 775-782-7486 for more information about the BBQ.

Upcoming plant sales

Spring has sprung in the Carson Valley, and gardeners can get their groove on at two local plant sales scheduled for May 18.

Heritage Park Garden’s annual Plant Faire takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at HPG, 1461 Ezell Street in Gardnerville. Organizers said the sale provides an opportunity to get locally grown starter plants for the growing season. Plants are offered for donation, and Master Gardeners form the local area will be on hand to answer questions.

Attendees are encouraged to bring any old or unwanted pots to participate in the planting pot swap, and various garden goodies will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit HPG, a project of Main Street Gardnerville (mainstreetgardnerville.org) made possible though donations and the efforts of a committed team of volunteers.

Also on May 18, gardening enthusiasts can join UNR Master Gardeners of Douglas County (extension.unr.edu/program.aspx?ID=267) for a Native Plant Sale at River Fork Ranch, 381 Genoa Lane.

This sale is also scheduled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and features a selection of more than 30 native plants sourced from the Washoe State Tree Nursery, which “produces plant materials native or adapted to the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada (forestry.nv.gov/washoe-state-tree-nursery).

A complete listing of available plants can be found at nevada.app.box.com/s/mqi3lbmvsroblbqzeo7zduhatlilr1km. Cost per plant ranges from $12-$14, and proceeds benefit the UNR Extension Master Gardener program. Cash, check and charge will be accepted.

Spring Book Sale

If indoor pursuits are more your style, make sure to stop by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library’s Spring Book Sale on May 17-18 in the Minden Library meeting room.

On Friday, a Friends-only preview sale takes place from Noon-3 p.m., but anyone can join the Friends that day and enjoy a 10 percent discount on all purchases. The sale is open to the public on Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Items are half price on Saturday from 3-4 p.m.

Proceeds from the sale help fund the Friends of the DCPL programs and projects. These include summer reading, Tween Writing Group, Adult Crafter’s Club, Saturday movies, and more.

Donations to the quarterly book sales are appreciated. Bring a box or bag of gently used books or media to the Minden Library during regular library hours. Large donations are accepted from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.

If you’re not able to attend the seasonal book sale this time around, visit either the Minden or Zephyr Cove branch, both of which have an ongoing library book sale in the lobby.

The DCPL Minden branch is located at 1625 Library Lane. Connect with DCPL on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, library.douglascountynv.gov, or call 775-782-9841.

Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com.