News Briefs

Carson City

Fred Daniels wins Toastmaster contest

Fred Daniels was the winner of the Kit Carson Toastmasters Club annual speech contest held Tuesday at Grandma Grandma Hattie's Restaurant. Runners-up were Ron Burke, Bob May and Frank Taylor.

For information on Toastmasters or to be a breakfast guest of the club, contact Taylor at 885-7579.

Book set in north state comes out Wednesday

Mary Jean Kelsos, latest Mystery novel, "Goodbye is Forever," will be available Wednesday, according to Wings E-press Inc. The book is set in Reno, Virginia City, Carson City and the surrounding historical sites, and is available in e-book and paperback.

Senior Center hosts appraisal fair

The Carson City Senior Center is hosting an Appraisal Faire from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 4. Furniture, silver, paintings, fine art, pottery, textiles, costume and fine jewelry, dolls, toys, clothing, and accessories can be appraised for $5 an item. Call 883-0703.

Genoa

Davis Gallery has Open House

The public is invited to the Open House and Meet the Artist Gala at the Davis Gallery of Fine Art in Genoa from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Works from artist Nancy MacDonald as well as 10 other artists will be on display. To RSVP call 782-0568.

Reno

Children's snow- tracking event set

Children can learn to identify animal tracks in the snow and search for other clues of animal activity during a ranger-led hike and nature program at 1 p.m. March 4 in Galena Creek Regional Park, in Reno.

The program will last about an hour and a half. Participants should be prepared to hike in snow and be dressed for warm weather. Call 849-2511.

Cooperative Extension offers gardening classes

The UNR Cooperative Extension is offering a series of free gardening classes entitled "Gardening in Nevada."

The next class is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bartley Ranch in Reno. It is called "Ten Common Garden Pests and How to Control them."

At 5:30 p.m. March 9, at the Cooperative Extension office in Carson City, 2621 Northgate Lane Suite 12, there will be another class, "Weed Identification and Control."

All classes are free. Contact the Cooperative Extension at 784-4848.

Lake Tahoe

'Bears by the Lake' to benefit charitable organizations

Local charitable organizations are urged to apply by March 15 to receive funds from the first ever "Bears by the Lake. A CeleBEARtion!" featuring between 35-40 life-size fiberglass bear forms decorated by regional and local artists.

An online auction of the bears will take place, with a minimum bid of $2,000 each, in September after a public display from May 17 through Labor Day.

The funds will be donated to local charities.

To apply as a benefiting charity, artist or sponsor for contact the LTVA at (530) 544-5050 or visit www.BlueLakeTahoe.com.

Churchill County

Teddy Bear Tea to benefit reading program

The Churchill County Library and CC Communications Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association will hold the Teddy Bear Tea on April 29.

The library is accepting donations of financial help for the Summer Reading Program, which the Teddy Bear Tea benefits, and raffle prizes from local merchants and residents.

Call 423-7582 or 428-1718 for information.

Winnemucca

Best of the West competition comes to Winnemucca

Thursday through March 5 the fifth annual Best of the West will be held. The Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo will coincide with the event

The kickoff is at 7:30 a.m. in Winnemucca with the Open Cow Dog Trial. Admission to all events is free.

Call (775) 304-1748 or visit www.cowhorseclassics.com.