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Carson City


Friends for Mark Krueger for District Judge fundraiser


Friends for Mark Krueger for District Judge fundraiser raffle, 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, March 21, D'Vine Wine, 200 N. Stewart. Live traditional Peruvian music by Kantu featured.


Enter to win prizes including a D'Vine Wine basket or a round of golf; or enter the $20 raffle and wine special and win house wine, bruschetta and ten raffle tickets. Ten tickets for $10; 30 tickets for $20. For information, call 882-7766.




Development authority to discuss flooding at meeting


Northern Nevada Development Authority hosts a special forum on the Regional Water System and at Gold Dust West, 2171 Hwy 50 E.


The program will focus on regional water programs including the proposed water plan in the Truckee Meadows, the flood plan for the Truckee River and a regional flood plan for the Carson River.


Cost is $20 for NNDA members; $30 for non-members or at the door. For information or to RSVP reply to nnda@nnda.org or call 883-4413.




Greenhouse Garden Center hosts Scavenger Hunt


Greenhouse Garden Center hosts its 34th Scavenger Hunt 11 a.m., Sunday, March 23. Follow the clues around the nursery and answer all of the clues.


Correctly answer all the clues and be eligible to enter the Scavenger Drawing. Find the golden egg and win a preselected tree from Greenhouse Garden Center. For information call 882-8600.




Builders Association seeking award nominations


Builders Association of Northern Nevada is asking for nominations for the 2008 PASS Awards.


Recognize the employees who have made a difference in your company's success. The PASS Awards, hosted by BANN's Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors Suppliers (PASS) committee, are designed to honor the men, women and companies who turn vision into reality Ð they epitomize the best our industry has to offer. Deadline is Wednesday.


Nomination categories and forms can be found online at: http://thebuilders.informz.net.




Washoe Lake


Easter Egg Hunt at Washoe Lake State Park Sunday


The Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host their 43rd Easter Egg Hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Washoe Lake State Park Main Entrance. For information, call 846-2684.




Douglas County


St. Gall's re-enacts Jesus' journey to Calvary


The public is welcome to a live re-enactment of Jesus' journey to Calvary at 12:10 p.m. March 21 at St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. The devotional is presented by the Hispanic Youth Group of St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral. The church welcomes all Christian believers to the celebration. For information, call 782-2852.