by Kim Riggs
The Nevada Day parade is not to be missed Saturday. However, there is more than just the parade to keep you entertained.
The Carson High Marching Band on Friday will host a contest to raise money for equipment and other needed items.
If you enjoy all types of music, Richard Doede and the Capital City Community Band will present the 26th annual Nevada Day Concert at the Railroad Museum Saturday. The free concert will feature a variety of music from show tunes to rousing marches.
"We always present a big variety of music so we can try to please almost everyone," said Doede, founder and director of the band.
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The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada hosts safe trick or treating Friday and Saturday. The museum will have lots of treats, face painting, pumpkin painting and fortune-telling fun in a safe atmosphere. If you are a teen or an adult and would like to volunteer in a non-scary costume, call Frieda at 884-2226 or 882-5458.
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Want to make your own scarecrow and you missed out at the Children's Museum last week? Come to Sprint Cellular Saturday to make a scarecrow and enjoy some Roundtable pizza. Proceeds benefit each elementary school in Carson City. A big thank to Benson Feed for donating the straw for the scarecrows.
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Carson City Rotary Club is presenting an Election Night Party. Come and watch the results with local candidates at the Carson Nugget. It doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat; the only thing that really matters is that you vote.
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Start clipping Campbell soup labels and General Mills educational box tops because Raley's is going to help schools raise educational funds to purchase needed items.
Out & about
Who: Carson High School Marching Band
When: Friday
What: A contest for area bands; watch the Carson band at 3:15 p.m.
Where: Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman St.
Information: 283-1600
What: Nevada Day Parade
When: Saturday, hot air balloons launch at 8 a.m., parade starts 10 a.m.
Where: Carson Street
Who: Capital City Community Band
What: Nevada Day concert
Where: Railroad Museum, Fairview Drive and Carson Street
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
Information: 883-2219
Who: Sprint Cellular
What: Make a Scarecrow Day
Where: Eagle Station Center
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free clothes and straw for a $10 donation to your favorite elementary school
Information: 888-8855
Proceeds benefit: Carson City elementary schools
Who: Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
What: Safe trick or treating
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday and Sunday
Where: 813 North Carson St.
Cost: Children $3, adults free; photos $2
Volunteers needed: Call 884-2226 or 882-5458
Who: Carson City Rotary Club
What: Election Night Party
When: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 2
Where: Carson Nugget Ballroom.
Cost: $15
Next week: The Carson High Holiday Craft Fair is in November. Also, information from Pam Graber on the Harvesting of Hope Fashion Show.
If you would like your information to be included, e-mail me at kimriggs@att.net.