A beautiful day along Martin Slough Trail on Sunday.
Skywatchers may be in for a treat this week with a total lunar eclipse taking place today and Friday. If the weather cooperates, those of us in the Pacific time zone will see a partial eclipse of the moon starting just after 10 p.m. Thursday night. Maximum eclipse takes place just before midnight at 11:58 p.m., with the partial eclipse concluding at 1:47 a.m.
During a lunar eclipse, the sun, Earth, and full moon are aligned, and the moon dims as it passes into Earth’s shadow. A total lunar eclipse happens when the full moon is completely within the umbra, or the darkest part, of Earth’s shadow. When in the umbra, the moon appears reddish-orange in color, which is where the name “Blood Moon” comes from.
NASA’s got a great page that details this month’s total lunar eclipse. Visit https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2025-total-lunar-eclipse/ to learn more.
Historical Society hosts March monthly lecture and annual Bed Turning
This month, the Douglas County Historical Society’s monthly Heritage Lecture Series features Etienne Lekumberry of JT Basque Bar & Dining Room speaking about the Basque community’s cultural heritage. The talk takes place Thursday at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 Hwy 395 N, Suite B, in Gardnerville. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the lecture getting underway at 6:30. Cost is $5 at the door; Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and Douglas County Historical society members are admitted free.
Each visit to a Heritage Lecture Series in 2025 earns attendees a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the museum bookstore. The drawing takes place in November, and the winner need not be present to win.
The DCHS Heritage Lecture Series is sponsored in part by the Dennis R. Little Trust, and sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Call 775-782-2555 for more information.
Observed on the third Saturday each March, National Quilting Day honors the tradition of quilt making and recognizes the talent, labor, and love that quilters stitch into each of their unique creations.
On Saturday, the Carson Valley Quilt Guild hosts an old fashioned Bed Turning at the CVMCC. Scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., each Bed Turning features “a presentation of antique quilts throughout the ages.” Quilting techniques will also be demonstrated throughout the day.
The museum opens at 10 a.m. this Saturday for the special event, which is free and open to the public. Call 775-782-2555 or visit historicnv.org/upcoming-events/ for more information.
Golf course hosts job fair and tournament this weekend
Carson Valley Golf Course hosts a job fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. On-the-spot interviews take place at CVGC, 1027 Riverview Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Available jobs include grounds crew, mechanics, cooks, bartenders, and outside services. Perks include free golf, flexible scheduling, working outdoors, and competitive pay.
Also on Saturday, the course hosts their annual St. Patrick’s Day golf tournament beginning with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Format is 4-person scramble; $50 includes golf and cart, prize fund, and lunch (season pass holders pay usual fee and $25).
For questions, call CVGC at 775-265-3181 or visit them online at carsonvalleygolf.com.