Northern Nevada Briefly 10/10

Young man rides cross-country for ALS

Andy Samuelsen, whose mother lives in Carson City, was expected to ride his bike into Times Square sometime Friday after a cross-country trip that started Aug. 2 in Petaluma, Calif.

"This is significant because Andy made this trip to see the country and experience the adventure. However, his primary focus was to raise awareness and funds for those individuals and their families inflicted with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease," said his mother Donna Ramatici-Samuelsen.

For photos and a journal of Andy Samuelsen's journey, or to send him a note of encouragement, go to www.biketripforals.com.

VC Highlands wildfire meeting set

A wildfire risk meeting will be held from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Virginia Highlands Fire Station, 2610 Cartwright Road.

The meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to share concerns about wildfire as well as discuss strategies on how to reduce wildfire risk to homes and the community. Representatives from the Bureau of Land Management, Storey County Fire Department, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Nevada Fire Safe Council will facilitate discussions.

For more information, contact Storey County Fire Chief Gary Hames at ghames@storeycounty.org or 847-0954.

'Tribute to USO' preview on Oct. 18

The Western Nevada Performing Arts Center is putting on a preview of its upcoming "Tribute to the USO" show during a morning tea at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Tickets are $15 each.

This is a fundraiser to help defray the substantial expense for taking this large group of kids to Disneyland and giving them this unique opportunity to perform. There will be two additional performances later that day. For tickets, call Alica Goddard at 230-6823 or 841-0916.

Carson City Elks host Potato Bash

Help support one of the Carson City Elks' charities at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at 515 N. Nevada St. The Potato Bash provides attendees with a one-pound baked potato with fixings. There will also be a full salad bar and dessert. Tickets will be sold at the bar for $8 or at the door for $10. For more information, call Randy Ostrander, lounge manager, at 720-5957.