Fall fun and remembrances

Twin Peaks Race

for a Cure

This event is for every off-road racing enthusiast who wants to help support Breast Cancer awareness. Get those bikes ready for a fun single track race around the "Twin Peaks" Purgatory Peak track that sports fabulous views, great washes, rocks, waterfalls and fun. Novice friendly and the event should be filled with a few whoops and hollers.

WHO: Twin Peaks: 12th annual Stan Searle Memorial Ride

WHAT: Motocross fun and action

WHEN: Oct. 16-17; 16th Pee Wees and Women 17th Big Bikes 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 - 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Details on website

COST: Pee wees $25, Women's/Minis - $35 and Big Bikes $50.

CONTACT: Robert Macadam at 560-0197

WEB: www.racemrann

.com

Swing Dance Lessons

Get in the swing of things with High Sierra Swing Dance fall-in-step dance lessons. With the winter months coming, this is a great way to stay fit and trim. The six-week series of dance lessons are on Wednesdays at the Brewery Art Center. While you're down there, check out all the fall classes. There is always something for all ages to stir your artistic side.

WHO: High Sierra Dance Club

WHAT: West Coast swing beginners, 6-7:30 p.m.; WCS intermediate, "Playing With and Feeling the Music," 7:30-9 p.m. No partner is necessary; drop-ins welcome

WHERE: BAC Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St

WHEN: Starting, Wednesday, Oct. 20

COST: Cost is $51.50 for one class and $91.50 for two classes, with a $5 discount for BAC members

CONTACT: Stop by BAC to pre-register, call 883-1976, or go to www.breweryarts.org. Information at www.highsier rasdc.org or 775-629-9369.

Let no Soldier be

forgotten

Sgt. Frank R. Zaehringer III, 23, was born and raised in Reno, attending Wooster High School. He was killed in action in Afghanistan this week. My heart goes out to his entire family. Words cannot express my sorrow. If you would like to help support the troops and their families please attend this event or go online and see how you can assist our soldiers.

WHO: A salute to our Nevada Military

WHAT: Ceremony to salute our Nevada Military and a Gold Star Tribute to our fallen heroes and all day amusement centers for everyone

WHERE: Grand Sierra Resort, Reno

WHEN: 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 24

COST: Unlimited ride wrist bands for the general public $25, a special advance sale for military, veterans and their families $15 for unlimited rides

CONTACT: PJdahling

@aol.com or call, 691-7332 for tickets

WEB: Webofsupport.com

Beer & Brats with CHS 6TH Man Booster Club

The annual Beer & Brats fundraiser for Carson High School Basketball team is coming this next weekend. Get your tickets soon as this event always sells out. This helps support Carson High School basketball and the Sixth Man Club. Sample different beers, enjoy some bratwursts. There are always great raffle prizes, silent auction and of course great friends.

WHO: Carson High School 6th Man Booster Club's Annual Beer and Brats Night

WHAT: Beer, bratwurst, raffle, silent auction and more

WHERE: Carson City Plaza Hotel Conference Center, 801 S. Carson St.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23,

6-9 p.m.

COST: $25 each

CONTACT: Bruce Barnes, 887-3479 or Carlos Mengulia at 720-3234/283-1695

Next Week: Get ready for Nevada Day Events all over town.

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