WINTER, WINE
AND ALL THAT JAZZ
Carson City businessman Frank Snopko, who built many commercial properties throughout Carson City, recently passed away leaving $220,000 to a variety of charities in Carson City.
One of those charities was Carson Advocates for Cancer Care, a group that helps low-income cancer sufferers with their medicines and rides to their treatment appointments.
That is truly a wonderful gift, and all the funds help those in need during a very frightening time. You also can help by attending the annual fundraiser for Carson Advocates for Cancer Care, Winter, Wine and All That Jazz. Enjoy samplings of great wine, tons of appetizers and outstanding jazz music.
Best of all, you will be helping others.
WHO: Carson Advocates for Cancer Care
WHAT: Winter, Wine and All That Jazz
WHERE: Carson City Nugget
Ballroom
WHEN: 6 p.m. Jan. 24
COST: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
CONTACT: 883-7477
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ASIAN NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION " THE YEAR OF THE OX
Come celebrate the year of the Ox at the Northern Nevada Children's Museum.
Children will have the chance to make lion head puppets, Chinese lanterns and more. University of Nevada, Reno students will be on hand to teach calligraphy, Chinese jump rope, origami and how to use chopsticks.
This is all about the children and learning, but they will have a blast with this fun event.
Learn a little of Chi Kwan's TaeKwon Do, and see the opening lion dance and learn about Sonja Carlson's Carson Valley Chinese Cultural Group.
Check out the Web site to the Northern Nevada Children's Museum. They have some fun programs and events throughout the year like books and brags, music programs and more.
Take a moment to enrich your child's life.
WHO: Northern Nevada Children's Museum
WHAT: Asian New Year's Celebration
WHERE: Northern Nevada Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson St.
WHEN: Jan. 24-25
COST: $3 for children, $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Toddlers younger than age 1 are free.
CONTACT: Penny at 884-4669 or 884-2226
WEB SITE: www.cmnn.org
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AUSTIN'S HOUSE
MARDI GRAS MAGIC
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in Minden and help Austin's House. The annual budget to operate the children's safe house exceeds $450,000.
Places that protect and keep our children safe seem to get hit the hardest during budget cuts.
If you want to have a great time feasting on a real Cajun buffet dinner featuring peel-and-eat shrimp, chicken gumbo, blackened fish, Louisiana hot links steamed in beer, shrimp etouffee and smoked rib eye roast, this is the place you might want to hit for your Mardi Gras fun.
Get your tickets quickly, only 200 are available. Not only will there be great food and drinks, but the prizes and entertainment are fantastic. There are prizes galore, including vacations in Hawaii and Disneyland.
Dance to some fun music provided by Fabrizio. The grand prize drawing is for a three-day, two-night vacation at the 4-Star Harrah's New Orleans including airfare and some meals.
WHO: Austin's House Mardi Gras Magic
WHAT: This festive fundraiser will recreate the party atmosphere of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday with outstanding music, dancing, prizes and great food.
WHERE: Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden
WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 20
COST: $50 per person (tables of 10 are available).
CONTACT: 267-6711
WEB SITE: www.austinshouse.org.
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