There are many things you take for granted in a small town, but there are two events I truly appreciate. One is the closing of downtown for the annual Advocates to End Domestic Violence fundraiser, Taste of Downtown. Tickets are now available, information is below. The second event is the annual Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) fireworks show. Congratulation to Toyota/Scion car dealership owner, Dick Campagni, who contributed $5,000 to assist with funds for this annual event. I hope other businesses are inspired to help light up the skies July 4th.
WHO: Advocates to End Domestic Violence Taste of Downtown
WHAT: Bigger and better with 38 restaurants
WHERE: Throughout beautiful downtown Carson City
WHEN: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19
COST: $35
CONTACT: 883-7654 or Classy Seconds
WEB: www.tasteofdown towncarson.com
WHO: RSVP Fireworks
WHAT: The annual 4th of July Fireworks show
WHERE: Mills Park
DONATIONS: RSVP Fireworks Account at Mutual of Omaha Bank at 1101 N. Carson St. or you can drop off a check at Carson City Toyota/Scion. 2590 S. Carson Street
Women to Work Clothing Drive
Clothing, handbags, jewelry, shoes, accessories; even medical scrubs are needed. All donations go to Advocates to End Domestic Violence in Carson City Classy Seconds "Boutique" Shop. These donations are designated to assist women that are in need of professional clothing attire to enter the work force. They get a help up from Gwen Pradere and Fountainhead Associates, Inc.
WHO: The Carson City Chapter of WE of the World
WHAT: Women back to Work Program
WHERE: 312 West Fourth Street (Corner of Fourth and Division streets) drop off hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can drop off financial donation too.
CONTACT: 775-884-0180, Call Gwen or Leslie if you have questions
GRADUATIONS and 8th Grade PROMOTION
Here is a quick run down of all the local graduations and promotions. I know I'll be running out tonight to Dayton High School to watch Chelsea Meggerson then Saturday cheering on Chyanne Clark and all the others amazing young men and women as they receive their individual diplomas. Congratulations to all the graduates at each school. You arrived, so smile and enjoy.
Eagle Valley Middle School
WHERE: Carson High, 1111 N. Saliman Road in the big gym.
WHEN: 1 p.m. today, Thursday, June 3
Carson Middle School
WHERE: Gym, 1140 West King St.
WHEN: Noon, Friday, June 4
Dayton High School
WHERE: Dayton High School, 335 Old Dayton Valley Road football field
WHEN: 7 p.m. tonight
Douglas High School
WHERE: DHS Athletic Field
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Friday
Carson High School
WHERE: football field
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday
NEXT WEEK: The Carson City Health Clinic Gives our community many options. Jethro's Oven and Grille 2nd Annual King Crab and Steak Feed, Sertoma Club's Golf Tournament
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