Out & About: Welcome spring with lots of things

Safe and Sober 5k run/walk

Carson High School teams up with Kaia Fit for the first Safe and Sober 5K event with live music, and an array of sponsor booths. For some real fun, come out dressed up in your "Carson Blue Spirit" and win prizes for the most original or outrageous blue attire. This Saturday there should be a wave of blue coming through Carson. The event is open to everyone and the proceeds go the annual Carson High School Safe Grad Night. So walk, jog or run on down and help raise funds for another safe and sober night for CHS graduating seniors.

WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday; packet pick up at CV Sports, 911 Topsy Lane, from 5-9 p.m. Friday.

WHO: Runners, walkers, strollers etc.

WHERE: Starts and ends at the corner of 3rd and Curry streets

COST: $35, includes T-shirt

WEB: www.race360.com or www.ccrunners.com/safe-and-sober-5k.html

CONTACT: CV Sports at 267-9699

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Carson High Safe and Sober Graduation

DAV's 4th Annual Poker Run

Just a quick reminder to all of you who are ready for great weather, leathers and of course a good ride, the Reno and Carson City Disabled American Veteran's chapters will hold their fourth annual Poker Run. Harleys, the highways and of course a great cause to support for the many veterans, the men and women, that have given the greatest of sacrifices for our freedom. Get ready to ride for a great cause.

WHO: DAV - Disabled American Veteran's

WHEN: Saturday; registration 9 a.m.-noon at Reno Harley Davidson

WHAT: Poker Run, best poker hand wins

WHERE: Reno Harley Davidson, 2315 Market St., Reno, right off of 395

COST: Registration at the door: $30 per biker: $20 for rider (checks/ money orders only)

WEB: www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/nv/01/default.aspx (download registration form)

CONTACT: Riders can contact Fred Wagar at 857-9005 or Katherine Baran 434-8328, e-mail to nv01mail@davfrat.org www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/nv/01

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Local chapters of DAV

CLEAR CREEK BOWMEN CLUB

Not many people know about the relocation of this archery range, which was once nestled below Spooner Summit at the top of Clear Creek Road. But now, thanks to the Carson City Recreation Department, it has its own special area located and very accessible at the Centennial Park off Highway 50 East. The CCB Archery Club is hosting two archery shoots. The first shoot is for children ages 12 and younger. It's very affordable and a lot of fun for boys and girls. The second archery event, the Cancer Shoot is for the entire family. What's great about this event is it's not your usual outdoor hike or baseball game. It's about bow and arrows and perhaps a lot of competition between family members. Who can hit the bull's-eye first? Equipment will be available.

WHO: Clear Creek Bowmen is a non-profit archery club

WHAT: Clear Creek Bowmen Fun Youth Archery Shoot & Cancer Shoot

WHEN: Children's shoot 11:30 a.m. May 7; registration 11:30 a.m. Shoot starts at noon. CCB Archery Cancer Shoot May 8; registration 8 a.m. Shoot starts at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Centennial Archery Range, Highway 50 East and Pass Deer Run Road; left at Added Storage building.

COST: Youth Shoot $3; Cancer Shoot adults $20, family $35, youth $5, cubs (11 & under) free

WEB: http://clearcreekbowmen.com

CONTACT: Jim Davis 883-0389 or Leon Treants 882-2376

E-MAIL: clearcreekbowmen@yahoo.com

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Carson Advocates for Cancer Care

NEXT WEEK: Soroptimist International of Carson City, Champagne & Shoes, plus info on Matt Teixeira's "I am getting Old" - Little League Golf Tourney. This event should be over-the-top with fun. Big Al's kids, Tony "the Tiger" (who is still exiled from the CCLL snack bar) and Little Mike, nicest kid ever, will be there. So come out and support Carson City Little League and all the kids by golfing in this fundraiser.

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