One cow's manure is one school's fundraiser

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FREMONT SCHOOL COW PLOP FUNDRAISER

Starting today you can get in on a fundraiser where there is no bull, just luck, courtesy of local cow Betsy. Fremont Elementary School is selling $5 tickets starting today. At 8:30 a.m. Friday, Betsy will be at the school in a fenced enclosure. Whoever purchased the square where she "plops" wins $500. A second plop wins $200. Every ticket is entered into a raffle for $100.

WHAT: Cow plop fundraiser

WHERE: Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road

WHEN: Tickets go on sale today. Betsy the cow and her 2-week-old calf will be at the school starting at 8:30 Friday.

COST: Squares are $5 each, no limit

CONTACT: To purchase a square visit the school front office or call Erin at 230-3900.

 

PARKS 4 PAWS BENEFIT

This nonprofit group is hosting a Fancy Fundraiser March 28 with proceeds going to complete the first designated dog park in Carson City. 

WHO: Parks 4 Paws

WHAT: Benefit wine tasting with D'vine Wines, silent auction, live music with Craig Fletcher Sweet Success Band and dancing

WHERE: Plaza Hotel Convention Center

WHEN: 7-11 p.m. March 28.

COST: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

CONTACT: Tickets available at D'Vine Wines or contact 721-4931 or 841-4471.

 

SERTOMA FAMILY FUN NIGHT

The Carson Sertoma Club wants you to come and enjoy a fun family night of music history education about rock 'n' roll, featuring the amazing Carson High School Jazz Band. The Sertoma Club main project is helping children in Carson City who have hearing and speech difficulties, cancer or diabetes come join this rockin event that is appropriate for all ages.

WHO: Carson Sertoma Club and Carson High School Jazz Band concert

WHAT: "The History of Rock 'n' Roll." Tri-Tip dinner, drinks, desserts, dancing, raffles, and auction

WHERE: Carson Senior Center

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 28

COST: Tickets $20, $15 for seniors and students

CONTACT: For tickets or prize/table sponsorships call John at 841-6565, Frank at 885-7579, or stop by Q's restaurant. Table sponsorships $150.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: All proceeds benefit Carson children with hearing and speech, cancer or diabetes problems.

CARSON TAHOE CANCER CENTER'S CELEBRITY DOCS MOTHER'S DAY

Thanks to Dick Campagni's generous donation of a choice in which you get to select either a new 2009 Toyota Corolla or 2009 Ford Focus. All of the funds raised from this event go to assist the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. The drawing will be held at the Celebrity Docs Mother's Day event. You can also purchase your tickets online at the Web site below. Ticket holders need not attend drawing to win.

WHO: Carson Tahoe Cancer Center

WHAT: Win a Car and help the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, a not-for-profit facility that cares for Northern Nevada cancer patients

WHERE: Glen Eagles Restaurant

WHEN: May 9

COST: Tickets are $20 each or six for $100.

CONTACT: 445-5164 for more information

WEB SITE: www.carsontahoe.com

- To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs kimriggs@att.net.