Out & About with Kim Riggs: Introducing new high school strings class

Carson Mall will host a music performance and discussion about a new String Orchestra class to be offered at Carson High School in fall 2010.

The free event will show the public a sample of what is being offered. Carson City Symphony's Education Director Sue Kitts, violinist, and Jacki Montgomery, guitarist, will perform. Kitts will answer questions about the class, and a representative from Play Your Own Music will discuss instrument rentals.

"Students can join the fun as they explore classical, folk, and jazz music while polishing their skills as string players. The course will challenge all levels, from beginning to advanced students, with great music chosen to enhance creativity and teamwork," Kitts said.

Beginning in the fall, the string orchestra ensemble will be open to all orchestral string players - violin, viola, cello, and contrabass - regardless of experience. Home-schooled students as well as public-school students are eligible. With all the budget cuts coming to education please come and show your support for the students who want to have choices in their educational pursuits. Children need ROTC, athletics and music programs. Be their voice.

WHO: Carson High School in partnership with the Carson City Symphony Association will offer a stringed instrument class that will fulfill the humanities/occupational graduation requirement.

WHEN: 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, March 9

WHERE: The Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City

COST: Free

CONTACT: Sue Kitts at 775-450-5584 or suekitts@tahoefiddler.com

March Madness Bargain Book Sale

The Friends of the Carson City Library is to support and promote the purposes and activities of the library and its community. Since the time the mission statement was adopted in January 2005 they have worked hard to fulfill that mission. They continue to be a sponsor of the National Library Week held annually in April, the Summer Reading Program for youth in June, and the Oktoberfest each October. Every year, they organize and conduct at least six book sales. Most are held in the auditorium of the library. The March Madness Bargain Book sale is right around the corner. If you want a good book at a great bargain don't forget to mark your calendar.

WHO: Friends of the Carson City Library

WHAT: Books at a Bargain

WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 13

WHERE: 900 North Roop Street

CONTACT: 887-2244

Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Dinner

The Knights of Columbus, Sierra Madre Council will hold their 13th annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Fundraiser. There will door prizes, and both silent and live auctions. Auction items include golf packages, dinner and show packages, fishing equipment, skiing, and much more. A cash raffle will also be offered, with three prizes based on a percentage of gross receipts, up to a maximum of $599. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10, and you don't have to be present to win. If you can't make this annual event, purchase raffle tickets to support this great fundraiser. Funds raised will help support the council's youth, parish and civic projects within the community, such as scholarships to St. Teresa Catholic School, building funds of St. Teresa and Corpus Christi Catholic Churches, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Eagle Valley Children's Home, Special Olympics, and many others.

WHO: The Knights of Columbus is an international, fraternal, Catholic men's organization, celebrating their 128th Anniversary on March 29.

WHAT: Miriam Blanchette's School of Irish Dance will feature a program of traditional and contemporary Irish dancing, and a catered corned beef and cabbage buffet, plus Irish stew and all the trimmings. A no-host bar will be available.

WHEN: Doors open at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14

WHERE: Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3597 No. Sunridge Drive in Carson City

COST: This is a family event, and tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.

CONTACT: For more information or to make reservations, call Dick Moore at 775-220-6731.

• To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net.