Community Briefs

Benefit for fallen Douglas teen

The Carson Valley Swim Center will host an after-hours swim and dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday in Minden to benefit the family of Molly Lahlum, a team member who died April 23.

Susan Govan, a retired Douglas Dolfins swim team coach, said the evening would be a celebration of Molly's life at her favorite playground.

Proceeds will help offset medical costs incurred after the 15-year-old Douglas High School sophomore collapsed at a swim meet April 7 at the Carson Aquatic Center. She died two weeks later.

Molly was a Dolfin and a member of the Douglas swim team.

"The whole community is invited," Govan said. "We want everyone to come and help us celebrate Molly's life." A barbecue dinner will be served for $6 a person.

People are invited to come just for the dinner, or to swim as well.

Admission to the swimming pool will be by donation.

SYFL signups start today in Carson

The Sierra Youth Football League is coming to Carson and Douglas. The fastest growing youth football league in Northern Nevada will hold signups for 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, and the 12-14 year old divisions. Kids will play with their age group, not by weight. Signups are today and June 3 at Pizza Factory in Carson City and Pizza Barn in Gardnerville. An additional signup will also be held Saturday at James Lee Park Gazebo from noon-2 p.m. Call for additional info in Carson Valley at 883-0184.

Carson Pop Warner and cheerleading signups on June 4

Carson City Pop Warner football and cheerleading will continue signups at 6-8 p.m. June 4 at Round Table Pizza at Retail Drive.

Football is $100, which includes practice and game gear (except for cleats).

Cheerleading is $60, plus help in a fundraiser for actual cost of uniform.

For further information contact Kyme Brown 721-4137 or Bret Andreas 530-0096.

Carson man places first, second in races

Bobby Hodges, of Carson City, placed first in one race and second in another in the NASCAR/Whelen Western Late Models Championship Race on Saturday in Roseville, Calif.

The race was a Twin 44 lap race.

Cycling club to host June event

The Alta Alpina Cycling Club has teamed up with Hung-A-Lel-Ti to produce a cycling event that will be held June 13.

The event will be called Riding the Wild Sierra, which encompasses three rides: The Kid Carson Challenge, a family ride aimed at local individuals and families. The Build Your Own Challenge, represents a new innovation in organized rides. Each participant sets a personal goal based on their individual skills and ability to ride between one and six mountain passes. Also, the 8 Pass Challenge, which is one of 20 California Triple Crown events in which experienced endurance cyclists ride approximately 200 miles in one day.

Boxing club to host event this weekend

Bruno's Boxing Club will host several amateur boxing matches Saturday at Fuji Park.

Gates will open at 2 p.m. and fights start at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 seniors and $5 for children.