Out & About: Looking ahead to fall

Virginia City Civil War Days on Labor Day

Heading to Virginia City is one of my favorite things to do. Going back in time is only a short drive away. Stop by Gold Hill restaurant and say hello to Chef Randy, have a glass of jungle juice at the Old Washoe Club, check out the local cowboys in a shoot out and, coming Labor Day weekend, enjoy Civil War Days. The Pulitzer Prize epic poem, "John Brown's Body" will be presented by a professional theater cast from Southern California, plus there is a Civil War High Tea as well as a parade, Battle Trains, dance and more. One thing about VC there is something for the entire family. Don't forget the Camel Races are coming too.

WHO: Virginia City Civil War Days

WHAT: Fun and excitement in the Old West

WHEN: Sept. 3-6

WHERE: "John Brown's Body" play at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at F and Taylor streets. High Tea at The Delta Banquet Room, C and Union streets.

COST: Play: $7 aduts; $5 children under 17. Tea: $20 adults, $10 children; Battle Trains $20 adults, $10 children ages 5-12). Outside events are free.

CONTACT: "John Brown's Body" 847-7231; High Tea 722-5849; general information 775-847-4386 or 1-800-718-7587

SPONSORS: Virginia City's bed and breakfast inns and Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority.

WEB: www.visitvirginiacitynv.com

BORDERS BENEFIT DAYS FOR AUSTIN HOUSE

I 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 use for online orders 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 by 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 or gift

WHEN: Sept. 4 and 5 at local Borders stores

WHERE: Borders in Carson City located at 911 Topsy Lane, both Borders locations in Reno, 5320 Meadowood Mall Circle and 4995 South Virginia Street

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

KERRI OXOBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Spending time with the Oxoby family, Shirley, Lyndi and Jake and seeing Chickie Borda-Oxoby is always a gift. Hanging out with Darlene, Steve, Rick and Ray Oxoby is more than entertaining but most important, remembering Kerri and some great moments of what family is truly about. This is more then a memorial golf tournament, this is a legacy of a strong, amazing Carson family and I would like to see John Corda and crew at the barbeque this year too. This tournament is open to everyone. After golf, the barbecue will be going and there will be music too. Thanks to all involved last year, the scholarship increased in value to $3,000 per student. Come remember Kerri, share a story or two and enjoy a bunch of amazing people.

WHO: Kerri Oxoby Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament and barbecue; string quartet

WHEN: Sept. 12. Check-in 8 a.m.; 9 a.m. shotgun start

WHAT: Golf, prizes, first and second team prizes, barbecue and music.

WHERE: Silver Oak Golf Course, 1251 County Club Drive, Carson City

COST: $100 per person

CONTACT: Silver Oak Golf Course 775-841-7000 or 775-882-9227

Next Week: Time to Think Pink ~ Sept. 25 at Eagle Valley Golf Course the 9th Annual Stroke to Help Golf Tournament and the 2nd Annual Cancer Firkin Sucks 5k is Oct. 9.

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