Celebrate Nowruz to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on May 7 at Casino Fandango in Carson City.
Veterans Healing Camp will celebrate the theme “Holding Out For A Hero” at the sixth annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast on Saturday, May 7, 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.
Invite or sponsor a veteran at your table for this fundraiser that features food, live music, dancing, a silent auction, door prizes, and more. All proceeds will benefit non-profit Veterans Healing Camp.
Veterans will be asked to stand up as their service branch theme song is played on the bagpipe, and then to walk across the stage and be recognized.
Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs at the vernal equinox. Nowruz is the time to gather with friends and family to eat, drink, and celebrate life. A central part of the event is the traditional fire jump. The symbolism is to forgive and forget, put the past behind, and to invite health, happiness, and prosperity with new beginnings.
The American Legion Color Guard will present the flag as local bagpipe artist Sean Cummings performs Amazing Grace. The dinner buffet starts at 6 p.m.
Mardu Lydick from the Military Animal Project will speak. The organization matches veterans with specially-trained service dogs.
Musician Randy Ide will perform. There will also be a silent auction and a door prize drawing.
Tickets are $40 (children are $10). Reserve two tables of 6 for $430. Tickets are available at the Casino Fandango cashier cage or by contacting Shahla Fadaie at 775-781-2394. Credit cards accepted.
Veterans Healing Camp is a nonprofit headquartered in Silver Springs. The goal is to help educate veterans to overcome fear and anxiety to live a healthy and productive life.
For information, call Fadaie at 775-781-2394 or go to veteranshealingcamp.org.
