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Scrapbooking class at Carson City Senior Citizens Center


Learn how to preserve your memories quickly and easily into safe, meaningful albums, 10 a.m. today, Carson City Senior Center, Pinion Pines Room, 911 Beverly. Bring a few photos to make a sampler.


Cost $5. For information, call 885-8230.


Breast Cancer fundraiser senior project at Q's


Carson High School senior Tess Stacy will host a Breast Cancer Fundraiser 5-9 p.m., April 2, at Q's BBQ Restaurant, 230 Fairview Drive.


For information, call 224-0873.




MoTiYoGaChi offered at Western Nevada College


Western Nevada College is offering a fitness class called MoTiYoGaChi, 6-8:45 p.m., March 26-May 28, Dini Center Fitness Room. The cost is $58.75.


The one credit course mixes yoga, tai chi, chi kung and other movements with world music in a class that strengthens the body, energizes the spirit and calms the mind.


To register visit www.wnc.edu/webreg/ or call 445-3235.




Low income help for pet spay/neuter available




The Carson City Animal Services and SPCA of Northern Nevada sponsor Maddie's Spay/Neuter Project in Nevada to help low income people in Northern Nevada get their pets fixed.


To qualify a valid Medicaid or Nevada Check-up Card must be presented and owners must live in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Churchill County or Washoe County. Cost is $20 dog spay/neuter; $10 for cat spay/neuter.


For information, call Carson City Animal Services 887-2171 or SPCA of Northern Nevada at 887-7773.




Rotary accepting scholarship applications


The Carson City Rotary Club is accepting applications for "Scholarsteps" Scholarship. Applications are due April 1.


This scholarship provides an award up to $12,000 over four years beginning Fall 2008 to a Carson City resident pursuing a college degree at Western Nevada College.


Applicant must be a Carson City resident, 3.0 or better GPA, full-time student and a personal statement addressing educational and career goals, community involvement/service to community and financial need. To apply, visit www.wnc.edu or call 445-3264.




Douglas County


NARFE No. 2167 to meet


National Active and Retired Federal Employees #2167 will meet 2 p.m. today Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Ln., Gardnerville. Douglas Sonnemann, Douglas County Assessor will speak. Refreshments served after meeting. For information, call 265-5549.