Out & About: This week: Denim, grub, baseball and books

DENIM DISTRIBUTION EVENT

Marie Baxter is simply an amazing women. She spearheads a denim drive like no other on the West Coast. Not only does Reno have the biggest rodeo in the West we also have the biggest hearts out there helping abused and neglected children, thanks to each and every member of the Reno Rodeo Foundation. They go beyond the boundaries of just Reno. There is no geographic line when it comes to children in need. If you are a licensed Foster parent, please take the time to attend this event and receive underwear, sock and denim jeans. There will also be infant and toddler items. The giveaway is first-come, first-serviced and you must bring custody letters for the foster children in your home. This event is solely to assist children in Foster Care placement. Can't wait to see you all there.

WHO: Reno Rodeo Foundation

WHAT: Back to School Denim Drive

WHERE: Kid's Kampus Activity Center Gym (directly behind the Kid's Kottage), 2085 Longley Lane

WHEN: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday

COST: Free

CONTACT: 337-4470

COW COUNTY BALL FUNDRAISER

Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre and Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) will host the Cow County Ball. Hmmm, what is a The Cow County Ball? Glad you asked. It's where Gourmet Cowboy serves up some authentic chuck wagon grub, followed by dancing to the country rock music of Rick Hays & American Steel, at the beautiful historic Corley Ranch in Gardnerville. There will be lots of nice raffle prizes and some great silent auction items, including ski, golf, and hotel packages. So grab your boots to help support VARN, a tax-exempt non-profit organization, and its Domestic Violence Victim's Assistance Project. I am a big fan of VARN. They recently helped a young lady see an entirely new future. Thank you!

WHO: Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans

WHAT: Great food, dancing, silent auction, prizes and a great cause.

WHERE: Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 28

COST: $50 in advance or $60 at the door includes dinner, dancing, and a hosted bar (beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments). Table for eight costs $375

CONTACT: Odessa Ramirez at VARN, 775-883-8278

ACES AT THE BALLPARK

Help the Carson Library while enjoying a hot dog and the Reno Aces vs. Tacoma baseball game. You can participate in Carson City Day for only $9 a ticket and a portion of each ticket goes to the new Carson Library fund.

WHO: Carson City Library

WHAT: Carson City Days with the Aces

WHERE: 250 Evans Ave., Reno

WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23

COST: $9 for right field reserved; $12 outfield reserved.

CONTACT: Blake Buswell at 334-7021

WEB: RenoAces.com and use the special code "carsoncity"

BORDERS BENEFIT DAYS FOR AUSTIN HOUSE

I am one of those people who can spend hours shopping at the Borders Book Store on Topsy Lane, so this fundraiser will be easy for me. However, if you are short on time but still want to help support Austin's House, they have a promo code to go on line and order too. Austin's House is the only emergency children's shelter in Rural Northern Nevada. When a child is removed due to abuse or neglect and there is nowhere to go, Austin's House provides a safe shelter. Since opening in 2007, the shelter has provided a safe haven for 140 children. With your support in purchasing a book or two, they can continue to help keep children in a nurturing home environment.

WHO: Borders Benefit Days to help Austin's House

WHAT: Purchase a book, gift

WHEN: Sept. 4 and 5

WHERE: Borders in Carson City, 911 Topsy Lane; both Borders locations in Reno, 5320 Meadowood Mall Circle and 4995 S. Virginia St.

CONTACT: 267-6711

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Austin's House Emergency Shelter

WEB: www.borders.com. Use promo Code AUST945F

Voucher coupons can be downloaded at www.austinshouse.org

Next Week: Civil War Days celebration in Virginia City and Kerri Oxoby Annual golf tournament.

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