Out & About: Fun events benefit area children

CHAMPAGNE & SHOES

Soroptimist International Champagne & Shoes is almost sold out with only 20 tickets left. Mention shoes and champagne together and every shoe diva in town in the area knows it's an event not to miss. Slip on your high heels, platform, stiletto pumps, ballet shoes and boots, whatever pair of shoes you want, and enter in the "Razzle Dazzle 'Em Shoe Contest."

WHO: Champagne & Shoes

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday

WHAT: Shoe contest for Best Casual, Boot, Elegant and Gaga Outrageous shoes. Premier raffle includes designer handbags, a diamond necklace, Sorenson's Resort stay and more.

WHERE: Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City

COST: $30, includes gourmet hors d'oeurve and champagne

WEB: www.sicarsoncity.org

CONTACT: Mary Luster at 220-9630

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Women and children in our community

KIDS & HORSES POKER RUN

This is not your usual poker run, it has a twist. Saddle up your horses and come join this fundraiser for Kids & Horses in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. That's right, grab your spurs, your horse and head down to Minden Kids & Horses Equestrian Center and ride the beautiful scenic trails. Afterward enjoy a delicious barbeque and check out the facility. This program's motto is "empowering children and adults." Kids & Horses' therapeutic riding programs provide many with the opportunity to experience a sense of freedom. Come enjoy a very unique program that makes a huge difference.

WHO: Kids & Horses

WHAT: Trail Poker Run, scenic trails, barbecue, country music and prizes

WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 pm. April 23

WHERE: Kids & Horses Equestrian Center, Double W Ranch, Highway 395 to Stephanie Way (turn left on Esaw, go until the pavement ends and bear right into the Double W Ranch).

COST: Barbecue tickets $5, Poker Run tickets $20, and tickets to the trail ride are a suggested donation. The prizes for the poker run include an equine vet bag and service from Great Basin Equine.

WEB: www.kidsandhorses.org

CONTACT: 771-5512

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Children and Adults with disabilities in our community.

CARSON CITY LITTLE LEAGUE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Come out for this big-hitter golf event and help support the Carson City Little League program. Each year CCLL gives scholarships to any child who wants to play but cannot afford the cost, allowing everyone the same opportunity on the baseball field. That is a huge commitment. Their fundraisers help children throughout Carson continue to play baseball and to find their field of dreams at Governors' Field.

WHO: Carson City Little League Golf Tournament

WHEN: May 21, shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

WHAT: Golf, dinner and fun

WHERE: Silver Oak Golf Course, 1251 Country Club Dr.

COST: $100

CONTACT: 841-7000 or Ken Rice at 885-9788

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Carson City Little League

NEXT WEEK: Carson City Pop Warner Annual Poker Night Fundraiser

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