Nevada Briefly April 2

Tortoise club meets Saturday

The Carson Douglas Tortoise Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas Library. Discussion on exit from hibernation, diet and census. Tagging available for tortoises 2 years old and older. Call 265-7120.

Comma Coffee's cat needs new home

Ever since November 2008 when an anonymous person complained to the Carson City Health Department, Comma Coffee's resident feline, Small Cat has lived instead at the home of shop owner June Joplin.

"After almost five years living at Comma Coffee among couches and customers, it was a bit rocky at first, but she eventually made the adjustment," Joplin said. "However, I think she really needs to live in a home where she is the only cat."

Joplin describes Small Cat as a very affectionate, beautiful, well-behaved, indoor/outdoor kitty, possibly a Maine Coon.

Anyone who might be able to give Small Cat a permanent home is asked to e-mail her at june@commacoffee.com or call 883-2662.

Rummage sale to benefit Guatemalans

The Carson City First United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale from noon to 5 p.m. April 9 and 10 at the church youth building at the corner of Minnesota and Proctor Streets in Carson City.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the church's Guatemala mission. Church members began assisting with medical missions to Guatemala in 2007.

The community is invited to purchase vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, household items, clothing, books, kitchen items and much more. Also offered will be whole bean SmarTrade coffee, artisan chocolate and handcrafted jewelry, all from Guatemala.

This year the church will lead a service mission to La Union, an impoverished rural Guatemalan village, to improve basic health conditions and educational opportunities. The group also plans to repair the school roof and perform other general repairs to La Union's school buildings.

For more information, contact Eva Reynolds at 882-2622 or Warren Shaul at 841-8889.

Spring dance Saturday in Douglas

The Douglas County Senior Center will host a "Spring Fling" dance 7-10 p.m. Saturday. This event, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 920 Dump Road in Gardnerville, is open to the public. Singles and couples are welcome. Entrance is $5 per person. Music will be provided by "Don & Nadine." 50/50 raffle and door prize winners will be announced at 9 p.m. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Call Amanda Reid at 775-783-6455.

Prominent Dems to model fashions

Spring and summer style trends from J.C. Penney will be presented at the annual Carson City Democratic Women's Club Spring Fashion Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. April 17 at the Silver Oaks Country Club's lower convention room, 1250 Country Club Drive.

Models will include Sheriff Ken Furlong, District Attorney Neil Rombardo, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, Supervisors Molly Walt and Robin Williamson, and the mayor's wife Susan Crowell. Mayor Bob Crowell will emcee the show.

The $25 donation includes a luncheon of salad, wrap-sandwich, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. A no-host wine and spirits bar will be open.

For reservations or information, call 885-9917.

Reservations due for retirement party

Pastor Larry Rothchild of Capital Baptist Church is retiring.

A lunch will be held in his honor at 1 p.m. April 17 at Gold Dust West conference room.

Cost is $28, which covers the buffet lunch and a gift, is due by April 10. Mail to Capital Baptist Church, attn. Vicki McCurdy, P.O. Box 3624, Carson City, NV 89702.

Anyone who would like to be on the agenda should let McCurdy know when you register.

Capitol Baptist Church is located at 4555 S. Edmonds Drive. For more information, call 885-0808.

Happy Senior Tours set for April 13

The April 13 Happy Senior Tours will travel to Harvey's Lake Tahoe.

Passengers can begin boarding the bus at 7:45 a.m., and the bus will leave at 8:15 a.m. sharp from the east end of the senior center parking lot.

For reservations or more information, call 882-3352.