Community events warm chilly temps

By Kim Riggs

Special to the Appeal

Nevada Early Intervention Services is a state agency that serves families of children birth to 3 with developmental delays.

These services help the entire family, not just the child, and many listed are offered at no cost to families. The Web site provides a wealth of information on events throughout the state that can be very useful to parents, professionals and children.

Check out all the amazing classes offered. Here is just one example.

Positive Behavior Support NevadaCore Knowledge

WHAT: This is a four-session training designed to help parents, support staff and child-care workers understand the function of a child's challenging behavior and how to both prevent it from occurring and how to handle it when it does.

WHERE: Marlette Hall in Western Nevada College

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 11, and 18. Pre-registration required

COST: No Charge

CONTACT: Tracy Smith (775) 688-1930 x2135, or e-mail tcsmith@unr.edu.

WEB SITE: www.neisnews.org

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We need to teach women that it's OK to defend themselves and feel comfortable doing so. Here is a great class offered nearby that you might want to check out. This class will explore both the mental and physical aspect of preventing attacks and the responses to an attack.

Women's Self-defense Seminar

WHERE: Sierra Dojo, 1434 S. Industrial Way in Gardnerville

WHEN: 1 p.m. March 1

COST: $20. Teens under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

CONTACT: (775) 782-1127

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Wild Horse Children's Theater is proud to announce The Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund.

Donations are being accepted in memory of Kyra to allow children to experience the beauty and magic of live theater through productions, classes and workshops. Kyra was a member of Wild Horse Children Theater and has participated in the performing arts in the community since she was little and absolutely adored performing.

She was a shining star and would be proud to know she is being remembered through the joy of other children having the opportunity to experience the theater with the Kyra scholarships.

Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund

WHERE: Wells Fargo Account # 8045513762 (Wild Horse Productions, Inc.), or you can mail your donation to Wild Horse Children Theater, 2101 Mountain St., Carson City, NV 89703.

Special Note: Please ask the bank to note your name and Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund on your deposit so that the family can thank you.

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The Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary's Cowboy Poetry has been around for a while and it's because it is down-home, family-oriented fun. It helps a wonderful cause in assisting the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary. So come enjoy cowboy music and poetry and Western barbecue.

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary's Cowboy Poetry

WHERE: Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.

WHEN: 4 and 8 p.m. March 8

COST: Tickets are $25 for Campfire (reserved) seating and $20 for Range (general admission) seating. Barbecue tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. You can also pick up your tickets at the Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital Gift Shop

CONTACT: (775) 883-1532.

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