Douglas County Republican Women
Our May 7th meeting will feature First Lady Dawn Gibbons and our 2008
Scholarship winners from Douglas High School. Meeting at 11:30.
Social and lunch 12:00 CARSON VALLEY INN. Reservations Corky Greer 782-3967.
Mono County Libraries…..
with the support from the Friends of the Library will participate in the Big Read program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), during the entire month of May. The concept of the Big Read is to restore reading to the center of American culture. Mono County is one of 127 communities nationwide participating in the January to July 2008 program. Keep your calendars open for fun and educational events based on Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 throughout the whole month of May. If you are in a book club and haven’t chosen a book for May we strongly encourage your participation in this program. All county libraries have many supplemental resources to help guide lectures on the book. The Coleville Library will host a screening of the 1966 film based on Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit451 on Friday, May 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM and hold a book discussion on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 4:00 PM. The Bridgeport Library will screen the film on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM and have a book discussion on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:00 PM. For more information contact your local library or visit www.monocolibraries.org or www.neabigread.org
Douglas County Republican Central Committee Meeting
DCRCC meeting Thursday May 8th will be held at Sierra Crest Academy, 1701 Lucerne Avenue off Highway 395, Minden, near Minden Village and down from Sierra Nevada Trading Grocery store.
All members elected at the Douglas County Republican Convention are expected to attend. Social at 7 p.m. with coffee, tea and goodies. Meeting 7:30 p.m.
The executive board will convene that same evening at 6 p.m. Information, Maggie Benz, 782-5078.
FFA Plant Sale
Students from the Douglas High Agriculture Programs (FFA) built and have managed the greenhouse for 4 years. Each student in Mrs. Allyson Lammiman’s and Mr. Jared Hyatt’s classes have worked with the greenhouse. This year the Carson Valley FFA will proudly hold the 3rd annual plant sale. Throughout the year students worked diligently to bring up a variety of flowers, including: Petunias, Coleus, Coreopsis, Snapdragons, Ganzia, Primrose, Salvia, Marigolds, and Zinnia. They also have beautiful hanging baskets filled with Petunias. There will also be vegetables and house plants; all the plants are suitable for Douglas County’s Climate.
So please plan on attending the plant sale May 9th – 11th and 16th – 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support agriculture and the FFA by buying these locally grown plants.
The students also are making hanging baskets for the town of Minden. These baskets will be placed on the new, black light poles along 395 in downtown Minden. 25 baskets were made by the Floriculture and Plant Science classes; each basket contains 34 Petunias of red, white, and blue. Plan to see the baskets around town in June.
Please support your local FFA chapter, we are a non-profit organization, and all your support will go towards the greenhouse and the chapter. The Carson Valley FFA thanks the community for their support.
Carson City Senior Center….
will celebrate May with a “May Madness” dance on Saturday May 10th. Dance to the music of the “The Joe Rossi Band” from 7-10pm. Dance lessons will be provided by Thane Cornell, PHD, from 6-7pm.
Cost of the dance is $8 per person. There will be a no host bar and refreshments will be served. For more information please call
883-0703.
Run 4 the Brand
The Smith Valley Youth Foundation will be holding their 2nd annual Run 4 the Brand, formerly known as the Coyote Chase, on June 8th 2008. The aspiration of the SVYF is to raise and provide funding for youth sports as well as academics in Smith Valley. They will be holding a 2 mile walk, 5k, 10k and half-marathon through the picturesque back roads of lovely Smith Valley. They will also be serving a pancake breakfast and vendors and crafters will be on site. All proceeds will directly benefit the youth of Smith Valley. For more information about the run or vendor information contact Shiela at (775)465-9121 or (775)376-3664.
Spring Fling & ATV Jamboree
ATV trail rides, Spring Fling Event Booths (Vendors, Flea Market, Crafts, Food Concessionaires) & Luau Dinner in Antelope Valley California, June 19th-22nd, 2008.
ATV rides are in the breathtaking Toiyabe National Forest and by permit of the USFS. Riders will be able to participate in three days of trail rides thru forest & desert and along creeks, streams and lakes. A luau dinner, t-shirt and three continental breakfasts are included in the event fee of $99.
Spring Fling booths will be open on Saturday, from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm. Vendors, crafters, flea marketers and food concessionaires may reserve a booth for the entire weekend for just $20 for a 10’x10’ or $30 for a 10’ x 20’) and there is no admission fee for shoppers.
The Luau dinner will be held Saturday, June 21st at the Walker Community Center at 6 pm. The dinner will include a no-host bar and is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for 12 and under (2 and under are free).
ATV jamboree registration, booth reservations, Luau dinner tickets, lodging and other area information is available by visiting www.northernmonochamber.com or by calling 888-486-3170. Dry camping space will also be available to registered ATV Jamboree participants for $10 a day.
The mission of the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce is to promote the business and economic interests of Antelope Valley. They invite you to be their guest June 19th-22nd so they may share with you, the majestic wonder of the Antelope Valley and the Eastern Sierras.
Meet the Republican Candidates & Barbecue
The event will be held Saturday July 19, 2008 at The Corley Ranch, Highway 395, Gardnerville; social 12 noon, barbecue 2 p.m.
All Republican candidates running for office, from U. S. President to General Improvement District offices, are invited to attend.
For additional information or to be added to mailing list contact Mary Jane Harding, c/o DCRCC, P. O. Box 2325, Minden, Nevada 89423-2325.
The Yerington Animal Protection Society…..
is presenting LAPS for YAPS. This is an important fund raising event for YAPS. The benefits will allow YAPS to continue their Year-Round spay/neuter program. Over the years YAPS and our local veterinarians have made possible the low cost procedures for over 3000 dogs and cats. Please help us continue this worthwhile program.
You can help by attending LAPS FOR YAPS (an event with your dog, but you ARE welcome without one) on June 29, 2008. There will be something for everyone:10 K Run, 5 K Run, 2 Mile Walk, ½ Mile Run for Kids 10 and Under. Plus before race treats, post race lunch and treats for the dogs
The event will be held at the Cottonwood Ranch on Highway 339, Yerington.
Go to: www.yaps-spay.org watch the Mason Valley News, look for flyers, or call Carol at 463-2618 or Martha at 463-7813 for more information.
It’s A DAWG’S Day Animal Awareness Event
DAWG Looking for Vendors. Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is seeking vendors for their Fourth Annual It's a DAWG's Day ~ Animal Awareness event, September 13, 2008 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Indoor Pavilion in Gardnerville, NV.
DAWG is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals at the Douglas County Animal Shelter. Donations are always welcomed and used to cover medical costs for sick and injured shelter animals and facilitate adoptions. Their aluminum can recycling program is a great source of funds for the animals.
The Douglas County Animal Shelter is located at 921 Pinenut Road in Gardnerville, NV. Request a vendor packet at 775-790-0030.
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