World Dance open floor
Not many things are free in life and entertaining as well, but the World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee is free, for all ages fun.
It's a performance night for dancers styles of dance include hip hop, Irish, Tahitian, Samba, Bollywood, flamenco, Egyptian raks sharki, hula, Turkish, Gypsy, bellydance, ballroom; truly any dance style from anywhere in the world. You can even boogie on down and show your moves and dazzle the crowd.
WHAT: World Dance Open Floor Night
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Sign-ups to dance start at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Comma Coffee
COST: Free
CONTACT: June at 883-2662
Halloween Trick or Treat for foster children
Each year the Division of Child and Family Services provides children in foster care a fun and safe opportunity to treat or trick.
I received an e-mail from State of Nevada employee, Rose Ramos, stating that in lieu of decorating the office this year, her entire office would like to collect items to assist local children. Well this annual Halloween party is well worth assisting.
Some of these children have never been trick or treating. They have so much fun getting the opportunity to feel secure and get candy of course.
I give all the credit to the entire staff at Division of Child and Family Services, Carson Office. With their own money, they decorate, purchase and provide an indoor Halloween adventure for a night for children who, unfortunately, have been taken away from family because of abuse or neglect.
If you have gently used costumes from newborn to 18 years of age or would like to donate a pizza, some candy anything that would help this be a successful event, call and see what they need. You'll help.
WHAT: Foster Children Halloween Haunt
WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29
DROP BY CANDY: 1677 Hot Springs Road Suite B or 4126 Technology Way 3rd floor
DONATIONS NEEDED: Pizza, snacks, candy and costumes
CONTACT: Mary Lee Mockford at 687-4943
Kids Closet
The Kids in Transition clothing closet is in need this season. They have cleaned out the old and are looking for clothing donations for school-aged children. My son in college and his girlfriend just dropped off seven bags of very nice clothes. Remember there are high school children as well as elementary. Especially needed are hoodies, and smaller clothes for both girls and boys from sizes 7 to 12. Jeanette will even pick up clean clothing if you can't drop it off at the address below.
WHO: Carson City School District Kid's Closet
WHEN: Now and all year
WHERE: 604 West Musser Street
DONATIONS NEED: Clothing for school aged children in need
CONTACT: Jeannette Famoso at 690-1303 or 283-1526
Nevada Day Championship
Celebrate Nevada Day in Carson City by attending the Nevada Day Championship Marching Band Competition following the annual Nevada Day Parade. This event is sponsored by the U.S. Scholastic Band Association and hosted by Carson High School's own Blue Thunder Marching Band. The bands competing are fierce, starting with Reed High School, McQueen, Dayton, Sparks, Douglas, Elko, Galena and with an exhibition performance by Carson's Blue Thunder Marching Band.
WHAT: Band bragging-rights competition for the Nevada Day Band Play Off
WHERE: Carson High School football field
WHEN: Following the Nevada Day Parade on Oct. 31, gates open at 2 p.m. and competition begins at 3 p.m.
COST: Admission is $12.
CONTACT: Tammy Tucker at 884-3162 or e-mail me at udrive@nvbell.net
NEXT WEEK:
The Knights of Columbus Sierras Madre from Carson City will host the community pregnancy crisis center drive on Nov. 14-15 before and after all Masses at St. Teresa's.
• To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net.