School, classic cars and a look at war

ALWAYS LOST ART SHOW

This local art show being displayed at Western Nevada College Gallery is one I would recommend you take the time to go see. I was inspired by the faces of 4,000 American Service members who have died serving in Iraq. The unique display of photos, facts, poems and the title for this tremendous gallery show, "Always Lost" comes from a Gertrude Stein quotation about conflict: "War is never fatal but always lost, Always Lost." This space has been transformed into a contemplation of emotion from those that have seen soldiers in the trenches first hand.

WHAT: Always Lost Art Show

WHO: The exhibit is the result of collaboration between WNC creative writing and sociology students, who combined dozens of personal essays with hundreds of photographs and a series of statistics about the Iraq conflict

WHERE: The College Gallery is located in Western Nevada College's Bristlecone Building

WHEN: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday

COST: Free

CONTACT: 775-445-3234

FOSTER's KID CLOSET & Well of Worship Church

School will be starting soon and I am sure many of you have been cleaning your children's closets. There are two programs that could really utilize your gently used school clothing. Any clothing donated will be given away to local foster children and other children in need of school clothing. If you have clothing for school-aged children 6-18 or would like to donate purchased items such as new underwear, socks and shoes, please look below. Every child deserves a new or gently used outfit for their first day of school. Saturday, the Foster's Kid Closet is looking for volunteers to help organizing the closet. So if you want to bring items down, give them a call.

WHAT: New or gently used clothing for local school-aged children (6-18 male and female)

WHERE: Capital Ford - Mercury, 3660 S. Carson St. and Well of Worship at 22 Cash Drive, Mound House

WHEN: Saturday at 10 a.m.

CONTACT: Foster's Kid Closet 882-6776 ext. 133

DONATE LOCATIONS: Capital Ford or Well of Worship Church

CONTACT: Cary Dyer 246-1558 or e-mail pastorcary@wellofworship.org

SPECIAL REQUEST: A girl's bike for an 11-year-old girl. She is about 5'2" so a large girls or small women's bike. If you have a bike you would like to donate to this young girl, please call me at 775-882-6776 ext. 133

BackPack Attack

Don't forget the Backpack Attack program. They are collecting necessary school supplies for local children, the need is more than ever this year.

WHAT: Backpack Attack provides new backpacks filled with school and hygiene supplies for children from 6-18 years old.

WHEN: All of July/August

WHERE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS: Carson City: Platinum+ Salon & Spa, 716 N. Carson St., Ste. 110; Kummer Kaempfer Law Firm, 510 W. Fourth St.; Capital Ford Mercury, 3660 S. Carson St.; Realty Executives, 1071 S. Carson St.; Well of Worship Church of Mound House. Reno: Kummer Kaempfer Law Firm, 5585 Kietzke Lane.

CONTACT: Sally Zola at (775) 720-5973 or Loretta Roche at (775) 246-7480.

PROGRAM BENEFITS: Children in the community, Advocates to End Domestic Violence, DCFS Foster Children and children living in motels

Silver Dollar Classic Car Show

Get out and cruise Carson this weekend. There's a Friday-night street dance, Saturday show and shine, Sunday poker run and awards.

WHAT: Classic cars, pancakes, barbecue, food and fun for the entire family

WHERE: Thursday Show 'n Shine, Music and Spirits Hosted by Plaza Hotel, 805 S. Carson Street 6 p.m. The Show n' Shine and all other event all weekend long at Mills Park

WHEN: Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, Aug. 2

CONTACT: Participants: (880) 638-2321 or 687-7410; vendors: Bob Davies at 661-829-1340 or e-mail bv04@sbcglobal.net

WEB SITE: www.westernpacificevents.com

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