pancreatic cancer

Enjoy these September days, it will be blustery and cold before we know it. Celebrate our neighbor to the east during their annual Dayton Valley Days street festival. Tour their museums, pan for gold, and enjoy samples at their Chili cook-off. Downtown Carson is a hotbed of fun tonight with two pub crawls and the Ghost Walk Haunted History Tour. Keep reading for all of the happenings.

SATURDAY:

Avery Hudak, 22, tied for first place in last year’s Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day 5K.
While it was a personal accomplishment for the runner, it was also a victory for her mother, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2014.

On September 13, Carson High School will open its doors a little wider and longer for a back to school night like no other. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.

Please join Carson City Kiwanis on Sept. 16th for their annual golf tournament to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer. We have moved this year to Silver Oak Golf Course and are working at making this bigger and better. Please pre-register, then come Friday evening from 4:30 - 6:30 to the clubhouse for the Pairing Party.
Hope to see you there!!

In his 1624 prose poem, “No man is an island” John Donne writes about the symbiotic relationship between one human being joined to all human beings, how the loss of one effects everyone negatively and how the strength of one can impact everyone positively.

Carson High School Career and Technology Education Health Occupation Student Association Future Health Professionals, a career and technical student organization, is sending 29 students to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., June 20-25. The students will represent CHS, as well as the Carson City community and the state of Nevada in various medical competitions.

Nine years ago, the Kiwanis Club of Carson City, established in 1959, were approached by the Jaycee’s of Carson City. For 30 years they had sponsored and provided the annual Easter Egg Hunt, primarily at Governor’s Field on Easter Sunday.

I just finished reading “The Secret Power of Broccoli” by Peg Herring for Oregon State University’s Agricultural Progress magazine.

I already knew that broccoli and its relatives (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, arugula, collards, radish, turnips and others) were high in antioxidants. They provide important essential nutrients and help to reduce the risk of various cancers.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Run. Our event would not have been successful without you.

Whoa doggy, what a weekend. Dayton Valley Days, the Steampunk Ball and Parade in Virginia City, and the Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s in Carson City, or just over the hill in one of our neighboring counties, you’ll find something fun to do. Read on.

SATURDAY:

Counting down the minutes until the weekend? Your wait is almost over, Carson City. Relax in the Glen Eagle’s Lounge with music by Terri and Craig. Dance the night away with Mo’z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life. For something a little different, check out the Delbert Anderson Trio, a Native American Jazz/Hip Hop Quartet hitting the stage at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Get your swing on at Yaple’s Ballroom or sing your heart out at Carson Lanes or Whiskey Tavern. Read on for even more ways to leave the workweek behind you.

FRIDAY:

The third annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day is like Carson City’s mini Olympics, said founder Robey Willis.

“There’s so much going on with the golf tournament, the run and the weight-lifting competition,” he said. “I think that’s what makes it such a festive atmosphere. People are having so much fun.”

It's here. Come join us for this super fun 10K, 5K, or Kids Fun Run. It's the 3rd Annual - ONE DAY - Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awarness 10k/5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run to be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City.

The Carson City Kiwanis will host it's 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. There will many activities including a four person scramble golf tourney with many categories, such as men's teams , women's teams, mixed and senior teams. It's only $75 person and Michael Hohl Motors is donating a vehicle for if a person who get's a hole in one. This event will be held at the Empire Ranch golf course, as will the other events.

The Carson High School Craft Fair coming this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21. Hundreds of crafters from all over Nevada and Northern California will fill both gymnasiums and halls of CHS. All money raised from the craft fair is donated to the various student clubs and organizations at CHS. Come support this annual tradition. Santa will also be on hand for photos.

Do you like shopping, Carson City? Check out the Vintage Fair at Du Sorrella downtown. The last Farmers Market of the season is at Third and Curry, so get your fix of fresh fruits, veggies, honey and more before the leaves fall. Wild Horse Children’s Theater is hosting a huge Warehouse and Multi-family sale; if you need a Halloween costume, you won’t want to miss it. The Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the Autumn Earth Spirit Faire with vendors, workshops, and more.

Ready for the weekend? Enjoy a ride to Virginia City on the V and T, or head out to the Reno Stead Airport for the World Championship Air Races. Dancers can show their stuff at Comma Coffee's monthly World Dance Open Floor. Kick up your heels at Carson Lanes as DJ Cowboy Bobby spins the country hits. Living the Good Life is a good time with DJ Bobby G's Friday Night Dance Party. West Coast Swing is on the menu at Yaple's Ballroom, and you can learn to do the hustle.

FRIDAY:

• Fundraiser for Carson High Safe Grad 2016 Party at Dutch Bros. Coffee (all day, $1 per drink ordered)
• National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport (8am-4:30pm; $24 general admission)

Robey Willis, founder of the Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, urged participants to sign up early for this year’s golf tournament and other events.

“The golf tournament completely sold out last year,” he said. “It would be prudent for people to get in while they can.”

The second annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day will feature a 5K walk/run, bench press competition and golf tournament, on Sept. 19 at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Willis said last year’s event was a success.

“We had a wonderful time,” he said. “It was just a ball.”

On Saturday, Sept. 20 the Carson City Kiwanis is holding their Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at the Empire Ranch Golf Course. There will be a number events including a 5K walk/run; bench pressing and a scramble golf tournament. Participate in one or more events. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (75 percent) and the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (25 percent).

On Saturday, September 20th, the Carson City Kiwanis is holding their Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at the Empire Ranch Golf Course. There will be a number events including a 5K walk/run; bench pressing and a scramble golf tournament. Participate in one or more events. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (75%) and the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (25%).

A fundraiser will be held Saturday for Michelle Thompson, a trainer at Fitness 1440 in Carson Carson City who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Michelle-A-Thon will be a full day of classes at Fitness 1440 with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Michelle's fight against cancer.

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Sierra Nevada Cancer Center opened a new cancer treatment center at 1154 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe July 1, 2013.

Sierra Nevada Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art oncology and hematology facility now offering treatment in five locations including Carson City, Fallon, Gardnerville and Sparks. The South Lake Tahoe facility will expand the reach of Sierra Nevada Cancer Center making cancer treatment more convenient and closer to home for those living at the Lake.

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Tracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.

Congressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.