Philanthropy

The 16th Annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center will be held, appropriately Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at the front desk of the Plaza Hotel or $18 at the door. The event is hosted by the American Association of University Women, which empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Money raised will go to scholarships.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Golden Corral recently presented the James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award to Penny Reynolds of Carson High School in Carson City and Cecilia Stec of Kentlake High School in Washington State.

Carson City orthodontist Frank Beglin is a perpetual student. From college, dental school, and post-doctoral residency, to annual C.E. and Invisalign classes that board-certified orthodontists must attend, he’s no stranger to education.

A little South Lake Tahoe hotel that’s stepping up in a big way by sharing 10 percent of its annual Monday profits to one charity, just extended the opportunity for more non-profit organizations to get involved, aiming to provide optimism and hope during the holidays.

UnitedHealthcare and YSA are inviting schools and other community-based nonprofit organizations in Nevada to “Step into Service” by applying for UnitedHealth HEROES grants.

UnitedHealth HEROES is a wellness initiative designed to encourage young people, working with educators and youth leaders, to create and implement walking, running or hiking programs aimed at helping fight childhood obesity.

Carson City, NV – Two local folk musicians are finding benefactors for their music via the Internet. When the husband-and-wife folk duo Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance went looking for some financial help with publishing their upcoming music CD release, they decided to try a novel approach - auctioning off sponsorships on their CD via ebay.

The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships.

Mary Longero, graduating from Carson High, plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno to study Nutritional Science, which will put her on the pre-med track.

Chyanne Corley, a senior at Dayton High, will begin her studies at Western Nevada College where she will complete an Associate Degree. She will then continue her education at the University of Portland majoring in Psychology.

The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch recently installed new officers for 2012-13. They are as pictured: Lillian Hack, President; Jane Johnson, President-Elect; Susan Klekar, Assistant Treasurer; Lin Nary, Secretary. Phyllis Westfall officiated at the Installation. Not pictured is Treasurer Carolyn Harris. AAUW, a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. The Capital Branch does fundraising each year to present scholarships to local college-bound women.

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – After a lengthy hearing in the Assembly today on what several witnesses said were the catastrophic effects of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget recommendations for higher education, Republican members held firm with the executive branch in a series of funding votes.

On The Reflection In The Mirror
By Karl Neathammer