Nevada Briefly Oct. 28

Holiday deadlines for shipping to overseas military announced

Ensuring care packages arrive in time for the holiday season is a priority for friends and family members of military and other personnel serving around the world. The suggested cutoff dates for mailing have been announced to help senders prepare.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military destinations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 12.

For most APO, FPO and AE mailing addresses (all operated by the military mail system), the cutoffs for Priority Mail as well as First-class packages, cards and letters is Dec. 10.

Express Mail is Dec. 10.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged domestic mail prices. To help get packages on their way, the U.S. Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. The normal price is $14.50, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $12.50.

Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship sss-web.usps.com/cns/landing.do.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Military Care Kit. For more information, go to Supporting Our Troops at www.usps.com/supportingourtroops.

Animal Services director resigns

Carson City Health and Human Services has announced the resignation of Pat Wiggins, director of Animal Services. Wiggins stepped down after serving in this capacity for more than 10 years.

Wiggins is responsible for recently bringing the "Trap Neuter Release" program for feral cats to Carson City. He was also a regular presenter at Capital City Farm Days, an annual educational program for students held at Fuji Park.

Wiggins regularly visited the elementary schools to educate students about animal safety and awareness.

"His presentations were one of our premier community outreach programs," said Marena Works, CCHHS Director.

Neither Works nor Wiggins could be reached for an explanation regarding the resignation.

Crafts by local artisans for sale

The annual Craftique Open House featuring many unique hand-crafted items by local artisans will be offered in November at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1201 N. Saliman Road, at the corner of East William Street and Saliman Road.

The open house will be from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6.

For more information, call 882-3020.

Parks/Recreation meeting canceled

The Nov. 2 meeting of the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission has been canceled due to the general election. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 9.

For more information, call 887-2262 ext. 7342.

Post-election potluck planned by Dems

The Carson City Democratic Central Committee invites all Democrats to a post-election potluck party to salute the dedication and hard work of election workers and celebrate successes.

Attendees should bring an appetizer or beverage to share at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in the AFSCME building,709 E. Robinson St.

For more information, call 841-3367.