Out & About: Enjoy some outdoor start-of-fall, fun events

I think this weekend is my favorite between pink balloons, lots of yummy fudge and motorcycles it can't get better.

STREET VIBRATIONS HITS VIRGINIA CITY

Street Vibes not only sets up in Reno/Sparks but also in Virginia City and Carson City. If you're heading up to VC for the Poker Run, stop by and say hello to Doc at PhD Motorcycle Service Shop and check out the new digs at 4851 US Highway 50 E. There will be thousands of bikes, beads and vendors all weekend long. Don't forget to also support our local Carson City Harley Davidson. They have fun events and vendors on site as well. Make sure to keep your eyes open for all the motorcycles and remind all your young drivers too.  

WHO: Street Vibrations/Virginia City

WHAT: Bikes, Beads and Bucks

WHEN: All day Saturday; Poker run to Virginia City is 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHERE: Main C Street

WEB: www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events/09-21-2011/ street-vibrations-fall-rally

STROKE TO HELP GOLF TOURNAMENT

If you haven't signed up yet it's not too late. Come out and support the Soroptimist International of Carson City 10th annual Stroke to Help Golf Tournament. This event saves lives, and at the same time you get to have fun golfing, enjoying this beautiful weather and saving someone's life.

One hundred percent of the proceeds for this event helps local women within our community. No overhead, no administrative fees, your donations go right to the cause of saving a woman's life. There is no better reason that I could possible give you then that.

WHO: Soroptimist International of Carson City

WHAT: Golf, food and a fundraiser to fight breast cancer

WHEN: Saturday; at sign-in 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. shotgun start

WHERE: Eagle Valley Golf Course East/West Course

COST: $85 includes the green fee, cart, breakfast and barbecue

CONTACT: Sue Jones, tournament director at 775-230-4938 or e-mail sicarsoncity@gmail.com

WEB: http://sicarsoncity.org/home

TOWN OF GENOA 91st CANDY DANCE

I really do go for the different varieties of fudge that are sold each Candy Dance. But, of course, if you're headed down for the candy you might as well mingle throughout the amazingly talented crafters and find great Christmas gifts for one and all. I can guarantee all the food is fabulous. And stop in at the oldest bar in the oldest town in Nevada and enjoy all the events including the annual fundraiser dinner and dance. This event does have something for everyone and it really gives you a feeling of a small-town atmosphere, big on family and tradition.

WHO: Town of Genoa

WHAT: Candy, Crafts, Dinner and dance

WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; dinner dance 5-10 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Downtown Genoa

COST: Tickets for dinner-dance $27.50

CONTACT: Please contact the Town Office, 775-782-8696

WEB: www.genoanevada.org/candydancefaire.htm

NEXT WEEKEND: Clear Creek Bowmen's Turkey Shoot, Food For Thought's two big fundraisers and October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness but End Domestic Violence month as well.

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