Raffle

The Carson City Little League would like to invite you to purchase tickets for the raffle of a car and $250 gas card, Donated by Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota, Scion, Capitol Ford, Hyundai. Tickets are $4.00 and can be purchased at Toyota, Ford and any Little League players.

There are a couple cruiser events happening in Reno this weekend that you may be interested in.
On Saturday, May 19th, the Fat Boy Biking club is doing a poker run with lots of raffle prizes. Details here: http://www.fatboybiking.com/

It’s great to see the bicycle miles and trips rack up from our Corporate Challengers! If you haven’t been keeping track, go check out the daily totals posted on the Muscle Powered blog. We’re going to have a big party at the Firkin and Fox on Friday night the 18th to celebrate everyone’s hard work this week. In addition to announcing the winners of the Corporate Challenge, we’re going to have live music from Notch 8, and a raffle with prizes you don’t want to miss out on.

Cost $25 includes admission, raffle ticket, Aces Diamond dollars and more. Plus it is $1 hot dog night! For ticket information call 885-7766.

Supervisor Ward 2 candidate Brad Bonkowski will hold a Meet the Candidate Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12th from Noon to 4pm at Carson Lanes.

Carson City Airport Announces Open House Event-Capital Wings 2012
Community Event is FREE to the Public, and includes flybys, plane/helicopter demonstrations and much more.

In honor of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents a USO-style “dime-a-dance” party to honor veterans and servicepeople May 19 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Men may purchase tickets for 10 cents a dance (or 12 tickets for $1). Between 8 and 9 p.m., each time you dance with a different woman, give her a ticket, which will be entered into a 9 p.m. drawing for raffle prizes.

If you haven’t been to a movie night at the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in downtown Carson City, you’re missing out on a good time! Every Monday night they show a fun film in the plan:b lounge area, and you can order great food and drinks while you enjoy the movie.  Free popcorn, and movie commentary / trivia from Mike the host.  This week the movie will have a bicycle theme, and you are are encouraged to ride your bike to the show!

On Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 AM, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team will be hosting our first annual fundraiser “Zombie Shoot.” The proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team to assist in the purchasing of emergency and tactical equipment for the unit.

Alpine Meadows’ annual Snow Golf Tournament will tee off at 9 a.m. at the top of the mountain off the Summit Express chairlift Saturday, April 21. This highly anticipated spring event features the only mountaintop snow golf course around. It’s the best of both worlds: skiing or snowboarding combined with golf. What better way to spend a beautiful spring day than on the slopes for a game of snow golf?

Show season is finally upon us. Freaks of Nature would like to request your presence at the 1st Annual Sheriff's Showdown. Held at Harley Davidson of Carson City. Registration is from 9-11am and trophies at 3pm. This event is Open to all makes and models, including bikes! Registration is $15. There will be Live Music, Food provided by Dickie's BBQ, Art by Air Face Painting by Lynzie, Fresh Lemonade, Les Schwab Tires and many more vendors. We even brought out the bounce house for the kids. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets, as we will have tons of prizes to be won!

Sunday through Tuesday, April 22-24, are the 2012 dates for the highly-popular John Riordan Invitational Fishing Derby. John is the Assistant General Manager for the Carson Station Hotel and Casino in Carson City, and this will be the 15th version of his annual, fun-filled, fishing event at Topaz Lake.
His derby is traditionally co-headquartered at the Topaz Lake Marina and the Topaz Lake Lodge at Topaz Lake, which lies along the Nevada-California state line about 40 miles south of Carson City.
Here is some information about that derby:

Derby Rules:

The annual Carson Girls Softball fundraiser for the Sharks Tournament Softball teams will be held on May 18th for 6PM to 9PM at the Fuji Park Exhibition hall. For a $20.00 donation you will get all you can eat bratwurst and all you can drink beer! There will be a silent auction, raffle and door prizes from local business plus it’s a great time. All proceeds go to the Sharks tournament season and fund there indoor facility utilized by the girls in our community. For tickets contact jessie@carsongirlssoftball.com

A father of 5, loving husband, and devoted Christian, is in the hospital right now after suffering multiple strokes and will be needing spinal/brain surgery. He was diagnosed with Klippel-Feil syndrome. This is a rare disorder in which the spine has abnormalities in it that are formed in the womb. His skull and first two vertebrates are fused together, and multiple more further down his spine. The abnormality is putting pressure on part of his brain. He currently has no health insurance. In an effort to help I have put together a raffle fundraiser to help towards his medical bills.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds sportsmen that the big game tag application process opened Monday, March 19.
Applications must be received, either by mail or online at internet website www.huntnevada.com, by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 16, to be eligible for the computerized drawing.
Hunters will also have a unique “raffle” opportunity to win premier big game tags this year with the all new Nevada Dream Tags. The tag is similar to other western states’ raffle tags and “hunt of a life time” tags.
To learn more, go to www.nvdreamtag.org.

March 27th is Ladies Night Out at the Carson Mall! Grab your girlfriends and enjoy delicious food and wine while shopping. We will also have great raffle prizes as you browse through crafts and unique products from talented people in our community.

Proceeds from this evening will benefit the hungry children in our community.

One block from the State Library and Archives in the heart of Carson City’s downtown government sector, the landmark building at 504 E. Musser Street has been renovated and beautifully transformed as the Richardson Building.

An open house is scheduled Friday, March 30 from 4pm to 8pm to celebrate the unveiling of this 15,120 square foot, 3-story building.

Owner Mike Richardson stated “This very attractive building has great access to downtown and we’re very excited to show it off to the public.”

Join us for a special ladies night out in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion!

Ladies, you deserve a night of excitement, fun, friendship, contests and prizes. Your ticket also includes fabulous gourmet hors d’oeuvres and champagne!

Come enjoy our “Razzle Dazzle ‘Em Shoe Contest” as a contestant or an enthusiastic judge. Wear your favorite new, used or creatively decorated shoes. Prizes for the Best Casual Shoes, Boots, Elegant Shoes and “Gaga Outrageous” Shoes. A prize for the Best Ensemble too! Call all your friends and join us for a night to remember!

It's a Green green Green World! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Governor's Mansion by drinking green beer, wine or liquor and playing a trivia game. Enjoy the advent of spring by bidding on silent auction items. Feel the impacts of green energy by wearing vintage fashions from our local thrift and consignment stores. You might win a prize for the best dressed or best deal. You can also see a lot of "experienced" fashions from our local celebrity models. Come and have a wonderful lunch for $25 or have a couple of drinks also for $33.

CARSON CITY – There are a few withdrawals in vacation destinations like New Orleans and Hawaii. There are a few from such tourist locations as Angel Stadium in Anaheim, SeaWorld San Diego and Pier 39 in San Francisco.

There are about 1,600 withdrawals in more than 35 states and the territory of Guam. And there are about 100 withdrawals at liquor stores and quite a few at Nevada casinos or slot parlors.

FREE EVENT FOR THE PUBLIC!
3633 Research Way #104 | Carson City, NV 89706

Area Experts Available with Information about
Keeping your Family Healthy, Fit & Safe.
Raffle Prizes
Car Seat Check/Installation
Face Painting
Castle, Ball Pit, Bounce House
Open Gym (Parent’s must be present)
Fitness Testing for ALL!

Trebeca 775-841-4962
Event Coordinator | Tumbleweeds Gymnastics
www.tumbleweedsforkids.com

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce's Home and Garden Show will take place on April 28 at the Carson Mall. The show begins at 10 a.m. with ribbon cutting by Mayor Robert Crowell & Chamber Board of Directors.

Saturday evening, March 3, will be the date of my all-time favorite fundraiser: The highly-popular and fun-filled, Carson Valley Chukar Club fund raiser, which will be held as usual at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
This year’s version will be its 26th fundraiser.

Join Certified Wellness Coach with over 15 years experience in the weight loss industry, for an informative and fun hour of how to make a wellness plan for 2012! Learn weight loss tips and ideas, how to keep your motivation,raffle prizes and fun!
Also learn how to start your own 10 week wellness program.
Saturday February 11th 11:00AM -12:00PM
Anytime Fitness 4530 South Carson St. Carson City

Email me with any questions. healthyone2012@aol.com

Genoa Paracon 2012
In Historic Genoa, Nevada
Friday March 9, Saturday 10, Sunday 11

Come join Genoa Historic Ghost Tours & Thin Veil Investigators' first Paranormal Conference.

Situated in the historical town of Genoa, Nevada. Our Guest Speakers of Author - Richard Salva; Author - Janice Oberding; Writer and TVI member - Mark Sardari; Property Manager of the St. Mary's Hosptial In Virginia City -Angela Zelasko, Author, and TVI member - Sandie La Nae; Founder of GHGT and member of TVI - Kim Copel.

You won't want to miss our lunch meeting on January 12, 2012! After a year of donating generously to the scholarship fund via raffle tickets, WE-Carson City members will have the good fortune to hear from our scholarship recipients! The recipients will make a ten minute presentation about where they are in life, their goals and what impact these scholarships will have on fulfilling their aspirations. The stories these determined women share are always inspirational. This event is a great way for each of us to start a new year: motivated and ready to tackle whatever the future holds.

It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band presents the ninth annual Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The event is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association to benefit for Carson High Jazz Band programs.

Last Saturday evening (Dec. 3), the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) of Carson City held its traditional end-of-the-year banquet at the Carson Nugget and ended the 2011 year on a high note.

This is a final reminder to set aside the evening of this Saturday, Dec. 3 for the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) big, annual banquet at the Carson Nugget Convention Center.

The traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.