Gobbling up Turkey for Winter Clothes

Back row, teacher Maile Bales, director Donna Einspahr, pastor Jim Beilstein, 

teacher Gianna Arzadon. Middle row, Tyler Arzadon, Brock Vasey, Ray Gray wth turkey,

 Gracie Schultz and Devin Croskery. Front row, Mason Bowman and Hannah Fishbaugher.

 

 

Thanksgiving is arriving early at Trinity Lutheran Church as the men's ministry hosts a turkey dinner fundraiser.

Proceeds go toward winter clothing for Minden Elementary students.

“There's a lot of needy kids at Minden Elementary School,” Pastor Jim Beilstein said. “We don't want any child to not have proper clothing. It gets pretty cold here.”

The dinner is 5:30 to 8 p.m., Nov. 10. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, or a donation of winter clothing.

The church began a Good News Club at the school this year where volunteers teach Bible classes after school.

“We kind of adopted them as a school,” Beilstein said. “It's going good. The children really enjoy it. Some of the kids might never hear about Jesus any other way.”

The men are cooking up 20 turkeys and all the trimmings to provide any student in need winter clothing.

“If they need gloves or boots or head gear,” Beilstein said, “whatever winter clothing they need.”

The men's ministry began in May and supports City of Refuge as well as Minden Elementary School.

“The Lord calls us to reach out to others, especially those who don't know Him and are in need,” Beilstein said.”

The fundraiser is sponsored by the men's ministry, Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center and Thrivent Financial.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 1480 Douglas Avenue in Gardnerville.

For more information, call Phil King at 690-3731 or Donna Einspahr at 782-5437.

IF YOU GO

What: Turkey dinner fundraiser

When: 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 10

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas, Ave., Gardnerville

Cost: $10 adults, $5 children under 12, or a donation of winter clothing

Info: Phil King at 690-3731, or Donna Einspahr at 782-5437.

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Fundraiser set for man with brain cancer

 

Topaz Community Open Bible Church is hosting a fundraiser noon-3 p.m. Sunday to benefit Dan Grimes who has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, stage four brain cancer.

Guests are invited to make a donation for the spaghetti dinner. There will be door prizes and auction items.

All money goes to a Wells Fargo account for Grimes' medical expenses.

Grimes has worked for the Town of Gardnerville for eight years, and has been a resident of the area for 40 years.

He was diagnosed in August with glioblastoma and is unable to work due to pain, seizures and paralysis of his right arm.

He and his wife Mary live in Topaz Ranch Estates with their daughter Dawn and her four children.

YOU CAN HELP

Account No. 6021801425 has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank to help Daniel Grimes with expenses not covered by medical insurance.

INFORMATION

A spaghetti dinner and silent auction is noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Topaz Community Open Bible Church in the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Building to benefit Dan Grimes who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Information, Pastor Ron or Nanci Carter, 266-0020. 

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Sierra Nevada Hosts 2nd Annual Zombie Crawl

The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 No. 730 Women's Club is hosting a Halloween-themed Zombie Crawl 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in Gardnerville.

The event features a costume contest, poker run, raffle prizes and drink specials at all six bars.

Beginning at Buckaroo's Saloon guests will crawl to The Overland, The French, Sharkey's Casino, The JT and end at Nevada Ugly where they will join Carson Valley Active 20-30 No. 85 and their fundraiser for “Baby Faith” — a 4-month-old Gardnerville Rancho native who is suffering from heart disease, lung disease and brain complications.

Raffle prizes are from CV Sports, Dayton Valley Golf Course, Just 2 Spoiled Spa and Baby Boutique, Ironwood Cinemas and others.

Pre-register at www.sierranv2030.org for $15 or join at the door for $20. Proceeds from the Zombie Crawl benefit the children of Douglas County.

Active 20-30 International is a nonprofit organization providing young adults with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of special needs children in their communities.

The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club No. 730 provides young women between the ages of 20 and 39 the forum and tools to positively affect underprivileged children in Douglas County. Sierra Nevada women support such agencies as Austin's House, Backpack Buddies, the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley, the Family Support Council, Kids & Horses and other organizations with a priority in assisting special needs children.

For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676.

The Outbreak Will Begin ...

 

The event will feature a Costume Contest, Poker Run, Raffle Prizes and Drink Specials at all 6 bars.

Beginning at Buckaroo's Saloon we will crawl to The Overland, The French, Sharkey's Casino, The JT and end at NV Ugly where we will join Carson Valley Active 20-30 #85 and their fundraiser for "Baby Faith" - a 4 month old Gardnerville Rancho native who is suffering from heart disease, lung disease and brain complications. 

Pre-Register on our website at www.sierranv2030.org for $15 or join us at the door for $20.

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Active 20-30 eNewsletterSept. 19, 2012 Announcements/Events Featured Website 20-30 National History Member Survey National Calendar 2012-2013 Board Tax Info Join the Discussion: CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS September Sept. 16 - 8th Annual Cenrtal American & Mexico Independence Festival and Pupusas Eating Contest Brentwood #1037 Celebrating the Central American and Mexican Culture. Sunday, September 16th From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Brentwood, NY Sept. 16 - Funk Box Derby Auburn #19 The Auburn Funk Box Derby is back for its 3rd year! The Derby was first introduced in Auburn from 1982-1992, went into funky hibernation and then woke up the streets of Auburn again in 2010. We are planning and anticipating another great time Sunday, September 16th on Lincoln Avenue in Auburn. This is a "family friendly event' designed for all age groups. We'll begin with a delicious pancake breakfast (sponsored by the Auburn Jeep Club) beginning at 8 am, there will be activities for the kids, a variety of vendor booths, music is scheduled during the day and of course the derby cars. Cars will begin showing up at 9 am for safety check-in and be on display for everyone to enjoy. The race day activities will begin near noon and should be completed around 2 pm. This may take longer depending on size of derby field. The Auburn Funk Box Derby is designed for fun, a historical event that re-captures the time back in 1982. For all who were there were glad you have made it back! For the kids and their first time this is your event, There is nothin' more fun than rollin' down a hill, gaining speed and beaming with a BIG SMILE! Bring your parents and watch for your favorite car! Its also for everyone in between, kids who were there in the 80's remember! Those kids are now are one of our supporters and groups we support-Auburn's 20-30 Club! To continue supporting children in the local community all cars drivers must be ages of 8 and up. Sept. 21 - Endless Summer Golf Tournament Active 20-30 Club #205 The Active 20-30 Club #205 of Healdsburg 2nd Annual Endless Summer Golf Tournament with all proceeds benefiting Anova Education and the 2013 Active 20-30 Children's Shopping Spree: When: Friday, September 21, 2012 11:00 AM Check In, 1:00 PM Shotgun Start Where: Windsor Golf Club, 1320 19th Hole Drive, Windsor Cost: $ 150 per Golfer, includes golf, cart, food & drink on the course, dinner after golf, and more fun than you can imagine! More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/276579449108380/ Whitney Opperman #(707) 529-0351 Sept. 28 - 30 - Chico Municipal Airport Air Show Chico #100 Chico #100 will be participating in the Air show on Sept. 28 - 30, 2012, at Chico Municipal Airport with pouring beer and having a good time. If anyone is interested please contact Jason Coates (jason120679@yahoo.com) for a time slot. We need volunteers! Sept. 29 - Installation of new Officers San Francisco #4 Please join San Francisco #4 as we install President Shelby Sabol and Board of Directors on Saturday, September 29th. Details to come... October Oct. 13 - 14 - Children's Fair Chico #100 Chico #100 will have a booth at the Children's Fair at the Chico's Silver Dollar Fairgrounds doing arts and crafts on Oct 13-14th. It's a FREE event for the family and kids. If anyone is interested please contact Phuong Ly (phuong.k.ly@gmail.com) for a time slot. Oct. 27 - Halloween Extravaganza Napa #57 What has become a Napa tradition, this year will be our 37th Annual Extravaganza. This blow-out costume party is held at the Napa fairgrounds. Held the Saturday before Halloween, this is the largest party of its kind in Napa County and serves as one of our fundraisers. Guests are entertained with live music, enjoy access to an open bar and a casino hall. http://www.napaactive2030.org/Home.html November Nov. 2 - Eugene #920 Fall Installation PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS...Eugene #920 Fall Installation has been scheduled! Holiday Inn - Springfield November 2nd, 2012 Cocktail Hour: 6:30 PM Dinner: 7:30 PM $35 per person (No-host bar) Come celebrate and thank the outgoing officers for their service for the last six months; then welcome in Shannan Odum and her incoming board for the fall term! This is a semi-formal event with all members encouraged to attend! Come enjoy good food, drinks & friendship! For more information please contact Autumn Cummings at bacummings@live.com FEATURED WEBSITE This week's featured site is: Chico #100 ACTIVE 20-30 NATIONAL HISTORY The National History Committee is looking into the history of our organization. From artifacts and scrapbooks to old copies of the Active Twenty-Thirtian magazine and other magazine/newspaper articles. Please like the Active 20-30 Club Historical Findings Facebook page to get updates on rediscovering our amazing history. Go ahead and add 20-30 club items, photos, stories, songs, and traditions! Let us know if you find an item on ebay and are bidding on it. Feel free to post comments, questions, or other areas of our history you think should be explored. Stop on over to the blog and read up on articles from the Twenty-Thirtian Magazine and other historical finds. mchl2030.blogspot.com Thank you! Michele Spilman, Active 20-30 National History Chair Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento #1032 mchlspil@gmail.com MEMBER SURVEY The National Membership Growth and Retention Committee recently conducted a national survey of all 20-30 Members, with the goal of gathering data regarding membership and how we can better serve our communities. In addition, the survey results will provide the 20-30 organization with a clear picture of how to better fulfill our members' expectations of what they'd like to get out of 20-30. Every Active 20-30ian had the option to participate in the survey and the results should be available soon. NATIONAL CALENDAR National Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00pm PDT *Dial-in information and agenda sent to club presidents prior to each meeting. All regular board meetings are open for members to observe. 2012-2013 NATIONAL REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS National Directors: Region 1: Corey Arashiro, Indianapolis Region 2: Gino Fortis, Sacramento Region 3: Stephen Dinkel, Albuquerque Region 4: Sheri Russell, Reno Region 5: Paul Gordon, Bakersfield Region 6: Julianna Landrum, Napa NATIONAL COMMITTEES Enhance your leadership skills by serving on a National Committee! We depend on committees to help execute the strategic plan and drive the advancement of Active 20-30. We continue to look for emerging and established leaders to take part. If you're interested in lending your talents and a few hours of time, we have a spot for you. Please contact Jason Deshayes or a committee chair if you're interested in serving on a committee. TAX INFO NON-PROFIT REPORTING DEADLINES Clubs with calendar year fiscal years (January 1 - December 31) need to file by May 15. Clubs with July 1 - June 30 fiscal years need to file by November 15, 2012. Form 990 (check http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html for details), check with your state if any filings are required, and any other filings that may be required. For clubs with fiscal years other than these listed need to file by the 15th day of the 5th month after the fiscal year end. Contact your tax advisor for any questions. 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Thank You To Our Donors For Making Shopping Spree Successful!

We would like to extend a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to the following companies and people in the community. 

Without your help and support we would not be able to assist so many children! 

• Costco Wholesale
• Dayton Valley Country Club LLC
• Pet Sitters Plus LLC
• Sierra Motel
• Douglas Disposal & Recycling
• Edgewood Companies
• A-L Sierra Welding Products
• Rowe & Hales, LLP
• United Electrical Services, Inc
• Clark Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
• Carson Valley Lions Club
• Sorensen's
• Thor & Shelly Teigen
• Leona &George Derner
• Ms. Donna Jane Baushke
• Morene L Simon 
• TheActive 20-30 Club of Carson Valley #85

Another Successful Shopping Spree - Sierra Nevada #730 and Carson Valley #85

 

 

 

 Members from Sierra Nevada #730 and  Carson  Valley #85

 at the Annual Kid Spree - Back to School Shopping Spree 

Another Successful Shopping Spree! 

This year was a great success and we'd like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, donors and our partners in this event, Carson Valley #85 who enabled us to touch the lives of so many children! 

Volunteers Needed For Back To School Shopping Spree

1st Annual Duck Derby Winners ...

Duck Derby Winners!

1st place: duck # 104 - Cathy Mikulski
2nd place: duck # 11 - Trena Roush
3rd place: duck # 272 - Mike Gularte
Lame Duck: duck # 556 -Robert Compton

Business Race - Rapunzel's Salon 

Church/Service Club - Carson Valley Methodist Church

1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 935 - Sarah Watson
1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 152 - Chris Hart

1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 865 - Kaleb Perish
1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 622 - Sunny Bryant

$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 812 - Phillip Greaves
$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 350 - Kyra Simmons

$20 Giftcard to Bed, Bath & Beyond - duck # 803 - Rebecca Winter

Wild Island Family Fun Pack - duck # 654 - Laurie Sundeen

Thank you to everyone who purchased ducks!

Ducks Race Toward The Finish Line

Lucky Duck is appearing today during the Carson Valley Duck Derby at 1 p.m.

Special to The R-C

 

More than 1,000 ducks will take to the waters of Willow Creek today for the Carson Valley Duck Derby.

The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club of Douglas County is sponsoring this year's race previously hosted by the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.

The water levels are up, and people can expect a fun, family event,” President Leslie Batistich said. “None of this would be possible without the support of Big George Ventures.”

The community race begins at 1 p.m., followed by the business class race and service clubs/churches at 2 p.m.

Ducks are available for purchase until 11 a.m. today at the Duck Derby booth in Lampe Park.

A single duck costs $5, a quack pack of 20 ducks is $20 and a flock of 13 ducks costs $50.

Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third duck across the finish line, as well as the last duck to cross the finish line.

Prizes include a grill from Minden Grill, glider ride from SoaringNV, a ski/snowboard season lease package from CV Sports, Reno Aces tickets with ceremonial first pitch, Wild Island tickets and many more.

Derby mascot Lucky Duck will be at the first race cheering on contestants and posing for pictures.

The 20-30 club raises funds via a variety of events throughout the year, and the Carson Valley Duck Derby is now their largest fundraiser.

A majority of the proceeds will go toward the back to school shopping spree in August for underprivileged and special needs children.

A portion of the money will also be donated to the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.

“We thank the food closet from the bottom of our hearts that we can carry on such a great community event that they started years ago,” Batistich said.

For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676. 

 

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Swing Into Carson Valley Days

The Vertigo swing at the Carson Valley Days carnival at 

Lampe Park on Wednesday.

Shannon Litz

 

 

Despite last minute adjustments to the parade lineup, Carson Valley 20-30 Club President Tommy Lovell said everything is ready to go for the 2012 Carson Valley Days celebration this weekend.

The carnival opens at 3 p.m. today in Lampe Park with Celtic rock band Young Dubliners taking to the stage at 6 p.m.

The downtown Gardnerville street celebration heats up at 8 p.m. with The Bootleggers performing on the back deck of Buckaroos.

On Wednesday night, hundreds of special needs children enjoyed a carnival night all to themselves courtesy of the 20-30 club.

“We do it because the Carson Valley 20-30 Club is for the children in the Valley. This being our big weekend, it's an easy way to give back to the kids,” Lovell said. “We try and give them a night when it's easier for their families to bring them. We love doing this for them.”

Wendi Fauria whose son Dave, 9, has autism has been coming to the special needs night for five years.

“Special needs kids don't like large crowds and waiting in lines, so it's a really neat thing he gets to do,” she said. “It's so great they provide food and the wristbands aren't cheap normally so it's very nice they do this.”

Former 20-30 club member Woody Visbal waved at his son Malachi who was riding the Dive Bomber. Malachi also has autism.

“He loves it. It gets him out of his own world for a while,” Visbal said as his son pulled him away to the next ride. “It brings him even more to life.”

Gardnerville resident Shannon Mosby brought her two sons and niece to the carnival.

“It's wonderful. I love it,” she said. “We just moved from California. This year my three nieces will be in the parade.”

Autumn Haberland had her hands full with three boys running around the park.

“We couldn't come to the carnival if it wasn't for this,” the Gardnerville resident said. “The kids are having a blast, and I'm looking forward to the parade.”

Carson Valley Days veteran Samantha Trumpower loves everything about the annual celebration.

“It's the one time a year you can see people you haven't seen in years,” she said.

The Gardnerville native was enjoying sharing the tradition with her nieces, nephew and brother Wednesday night.

“This is awesome,” she said. “It's less lines and they can have fun and go on more rides.”

Saturday activities start early with the walk, jog, run at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 9 a.m.

Highway 395 will be closed by 8 a.m., so be sure to get your spot before then.

Cyndee Joncas is the grand marshal of this year's parade that has more than 85 entries. The theme is “Irish Celebration.” 

 

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Friends Seek Prayers - Funds For Sick Child

Friends are raising money for 15-month-old Daniel Hammer who is 

having transfusions for a viral suppression of bone marrow.Special to The R-C

 

 

Friends of Gardnerville Ranchos toddler Daniel Hammer are raising money to help pay medical expenses

Sandy Thornton said 15-month-old Daniel started bleeding from the mouth on May 5.

The family, consisting of parents Chris and Sarah and sister Natalie, lives in the Gardnerville Ranchos and attends Damascus Road Christian Assembly.

“His parents took him to the ER and then he was transferred to Renown Hospital,” she said. “He has been in and out of the hospital for 11 days since then.”

Thornton said doctors thought Daniel might have an auto immune disorder.

“Then they discovered he had a viral suppression which attacked his bone marrow,” she said. “This caused a very severe case of aplastic anemia. Since then, Daniel has had four platelet transfusions and two red blood cell transfusions. He needs a bone marrow transfusion as his own marrow is failing. His sister Natalie, aged four is being tested for a match.”

Thornton said the transfusion may require Daniel to be at a California hospital for a minimum of 30 days after the transfusion.

“This will cause Chris and Sarah to be faced with many financial difficulties,” she said. “Little Daniel, in spite of this, is a very joyful little boy and loved by all who know and see him.”

Thornton said the family's parents, friends and congregation of Damascus Road Christian Assembly are asking for prayers for Daniel. His family has set up a trust account for anyone who wants to help with expenses.

“Daniel will have his first trip to Oakland Children's Hospital this weekend,” Thornton said. “He will have his fifth platelet transfusion, and will have a Broviac Port surgically put in, along with many other tests”

Daniel Hammer's Trust Fund is at any Greater Nevada Credit Union, Account No. 921646. Californians may donate at Wells Fargo Account, in Daniel's name, account No. 2606830723. 

 

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Alpine watershed group seeking volunteers

An anglers in Hope Valley last summer.

Shannon Litz

Alpine Watershed Group and Friends of Hope Valley are looking for volunteers interested in helping with water quality monitoring, streamflow monitoring and photo monitoring in Hope Valley. Training will be provided.

A field trip to learn about the project will be 10 a.m. – noon May 6 in Hope Valley.

The West Fork of the Carson River starts as a small mountain stream flowing out of the Lost Lakes along the Sierra crest near Carson Pass and meanders down the eastern slope of the Sierra into Hope Valley Meadow.

As a result of various historical uses and ongoing recreational impacts, the stream channel in large portions of Hope Valley Meadow is incised and downcutting. Riparian canopy is present only intermittently. This results in areas of unstable banks and instream habitat that lacks complexity and provides limited cover for native wildlife, according to organizers.

The overall goal of the Hope Valley Meadow Project is to restore the full range of ecosystem services that this highly-visible and well-known meadow has the potential to provide including: natural water storage, flood attenuation, cooling and filtering of water, aquatic and riparian habitat, and recreational values.

A follow up field training will be scheduled in June for those interested in becoming Meadow Stewards for the Hope Valley Project.

For more information about the project visit http://www.americanrivers.org/our-work/water-supply/storage-flows/hopevalley.html. Anyone interested in volunteering in the field, should contact the Alpine Watershed Group or Friends of Hope Valley to learn more - info@hopevalleyca.com or awg.chris@gmail.com

Anyone interested in participating in the field trip should RSVP by May 1.

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Carson Valley Pops receives $850 to purchase music and instruments

Conductor Elizabeth Eubanks, Douglas-Alpine County Chapter of Thrivent Director of Congregational Advocates Linda Reid, Carson Valley Pops Board Vice President Margaret Biggs and President Judy Sheldrew, accepted a check for $850 during a rehearsal April 2.

Special to The R-C

Carson Valley Pops recently received $850 as part of a fundraiser hosted on Feb. 26 by members from the Douglas/Alpine Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The funds will be used to purchase new music and instruments.

Thrivent Financial members and other volunteers raised $500 and an additional $350 was provided by Thrivent Financial. Through its chapter programs, Thrivent Financial provides financial support and other resources for its members to come together to help their communities and congregations through fundraisers and service activities.

“Thrivent Financial provides its members and other interested volunteers the opportunity to join in service and use the financial resources of Thrivent Financial to serve people and organizations here in our local area,” said Linda Reid of Douglas/Alpine Chapter of Thrivent Financial. “Thrivent chapter activities like this one connect congregations, institutions and volunteers to make a difference in people's lives.”

All Thrivent Financial members belong to a local organization – most often a chapter – that provides a way for them to give back to their communities, congregations and causes they care about through charitable activities, as well as connect with one another through social and educational events. Anyone can join in volunteer and educational activities hosted by Thrivent Financial.

For information about upcoming activities call 782-8210.

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Our Brothers "The 85"

The History of the
Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club was founded in May 1932, as part of the larger Active 20-30 International. The Club has been meeting in the old Gardnerville Jail for its meetings for well over 40 years now. The Carson Valley Active 20-30 club has help restore and up kept the building to its current conditions. The building was once co-occupied with Douglas County Pop Warner. The old Iron Gate over the door upstairs has the initials "PWF" which stands for Pop Warner Football.

Many influential residents of Carson Valley have served in the local Carson Valley Active 20-30 club #85. Well-known names such as Lundergreen, Neddenriep, Fricke, Dressler, Selkirk, and Jacobsen to name a few. In 1960, honorary membership was bestowed on Julian Larrouy Sr. who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2004. Other honorary members include Harry Leavitt, Fred Dressler, and John Dangberg.

The main effort of the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is to raise money and enrich the of special needs children within Douglas County. Members encourage hands-on participation that serves to strengthen relationships, maintain motivation, and produce a high degree of personal satisfaction. It is a long history of the members of the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club to donate enormous amounts of time and resources to accomplish their goals.

Some activities the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 organizes, hosts or heads up include: the Carson Valley 20 30 Shotgun Shoot, the Easter Egg Hunt at Lampe Park, Carson Valley Days, and Project Santa Clause. Money raised by the club goes to local charities such as the Junior Rodeo, Relay for Life, Little League, Austin's House, Silver Spirit All Stars, and many more.

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Special Thanks to Silver Strike Lanes For Helping Make Our "Bowling for Kids" Event a HUGE Success

Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 No. 730 held their first Free Bowling For Kids Night on March 24 at Silver Strike Lanes to benefit backpack Buddies. Back row; Sheri Russell (Reno 20-30), Lisa Taylor, Felicia King. Front row; Megan Pieters, Melissa Diaz, Lauren Spires, Nicole Riley, Jessie Wetzel.

Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 No. 730 held their first Free Bowling For Kids Night on March 24 at Silver Strike Lanes in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

More than 130 people — kids and adults — enjoyed a free game of bowling. Participants brought many food donations as well as some monetary donations to benefit the local Back Pack Buddies program at the local schools.

Back Pack Buddies recognized the economic changes that have occurred in this community and its direct impact on many students. In partnership with staff donations and community sponsors they are able to provide food to students that would otherwise go hungry over a weekend.

“The 20-30 club would like to express our sincere thanks to Silver Strike Lanes for their generosity and support in this event,” said member Jessie Wetzel.