Bipartisanship benched: Democrats, Republicans to meet in Biennial Hoops Battle
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 12:55pm
Can Republicans go left? Can Democrats go right to the hoop? Those are two questions to be answered when Nevada elected officials of both parties meet for the Biennial Donkey and Elephant Basketball Classic benefiting the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs of Seniors in Service.
The game pits elected Republican officeholders against their Democrat counterparts. Tip-off is Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Carson City High School, 1111 S. Saliman Road.
The game is often a hotly contested affair, especially as the clock winds down and both sides attempt to claim victory. In the eight games on record, the Republicans lead the series six games to two. The Secretary of State organizes the game traditionally played during the legislative session.
Tickets for the Donkey/Elephant Basketball Classic are just $10 for adults or $5 for children and seniors, and may be purchased at the door, or in advance through Mary Brock at Seniors in Service, (775) 358-2322 or email maryb@seniorsinservicenevada.org.
A portion of ticket proceeds from the Basketball Classic will be donated to the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs of Seniors in Service, a non-profit organization that helps maintain the dignity and productivity of the senior citizens. The Foster Grandparent Program places senior volunteers, 55 years and older, in supervised settings within K-12 schools, public agencies, family drug court, juvenile detention, etc. with the goal of helping at-risk children meeting academic standards, as well as providing positive intergenerational social interaction.
The Senior Companion Program places senior volunteers, 55 years and older, with other seniors in the community who can benefit from basic social support with the goal of helping them remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.
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