Community briefs

Carson City

Eckankar seeks new members

The public is welcome to attend Eckankar, the religion of the light and sound of God, at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.

Admission is free. For information, call Carol English at 887-3524.

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life kickoff

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life volunteer committee is hosting a kickoff party to celebrate the onset of the Relay season.

From 7-9 p.m. Feb. 2, old and new Relay participants are encouraged to come to the Carson High School upstairs cafeteria for refreshments, entertainment, and an opportunity to sign up for this year's Relay for Life.

For information on how to form a team or become involved call 329-0609 or 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit the Web site at www.cancer.org.

Roadrunners RV club to meet Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Carson City Roadrunner's RV Club will be at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Grandma Hattie's in Carson City. Lunch is followed by the general meeting.

Preliminary campout information for the coming year will be discussed.

For information or membership data call 783-0502 or 265-3828.

Chinese New Year at Children's Museum

Children of all ages can experience the Chinese New Year at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29. There will be arts and crafts, activities and performances.

All activities are free with a paid admission. Call 884-4669. The museum is at 813 N. Carson St.

Renowned guitarist to play Brewery Arts Center

The Brewery Arts Center presents guitarist Muriel Anderson at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets are $15, $12 for BAC members, seniors, and students.

For information, call 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.

Douglas County

Children's wrestling club needs new mats

The Wildcat Wrestling Club of Douglas County is asking that local residents and businesses to sponsor the purchase of new wrestling mats and uniforms for it's members.

The cost of the mats is $9,000. To outfit one member costs $250. There are several sponsorship packages available, and all donations will be accepted. Donations will be accepted until Jan. 31.

Donations may be mailed to Wildcat Wrestling Club, 723 Bowles Lane, Gardnerville, NV, 89460. Call 265-9265, 720-2311 or e-mail jakeandikory@aol.com.