2013 Carson Valley Days Theme Chosen ...

The Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club #85 has chosen “Western Roundup” for this year's Carson Valley Days theme.

Due to increases in permits and park rental, the club is raising the parade entry fees to $50 for noncommercial, $75 for commercial. Youth entries are still free.

Preparations begin in November for the biggest celebration of the year, and kick into high gear around March gathering sponsors and putting final details into place.

Parade applications, carnival ticket prices and locations, activity information and a full schedule of events will be posted on their updated website www.carsonvalley2030.org as soon as the information is available.

The Carson Valley Days celebration is June 6-9.

The festival is a four-day event including a hot air balloon launch, parade, craft shows, carnival rides, live music and activities for children and adults.

Parade winners and Citizen of the Year are announced at Lampe Park after the parade, and trophies are awarded the following week.

This is the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club's largest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds given back to Carson Valley disadvantaged youth.

The inaugural Carson Valley Day was in 1910 and consisted of a barbecue and an impromptu parade by a Reno car club. 

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Walmart donates to charity during grand opening

During a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, Walmart donated more than $8,000 to local charitable organizations.

Store officials handed out giant checks to representatives of each group.

East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts — $500

Austin's House — $1,000

Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley — $500

Douglas County Explorers — $1,000

Douglas Animal Welfare Group — $500

Active Volunteers in Douglas — $500

Family Support Council — $1,000

Carson Valley Kiwanis — $1,000

Soroptimist International of Carson Valley — $500

Douglas High School cheer — $500

Douglas High School band — $500

Young at Heart — $500

Douglas County Backpack Buddies (associate fundraiser) — $1,300

The Patches Stike Again ...

Congratulations! 

 Paula Dunne and Jamie Chambers pictured with President - Megan Pieters - received the patches their vests! 

Awesome Job Ladies!!

Happy 90th Birthday Active 20-30 US & Canada

What an amazing organization! 

Website

Board Retreat Fun

 

A Fun Weekend with 

Great Friends in Lake Tahoe!

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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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.

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! 

A Little Carson Valley Days Duck Derby Fun ...

 

Sherri Russell (Reno #8), Felicia King, 

Jessie Wetzel, Jamie Chambers, 

Rebecca McGough and Lauren Spires 

A Little Carson Valley Days - First Annual Duck Derby Fun! 

Volunteers Needed For Back To School Shopping Spree

Ducks Race Toward The Finish Line

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

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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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Getting To Know Your Members ... Lauren Spires

 

Why did you join 20-30?

 I volunteered at the shopping spree and then was asked by Jacquie and Betsy if I would like to work towards being a member. Since helping Children is one of my passions, of course I said yes.

How long have you been a member?

I have been a member since the fall of 2008.

What positions (both club and national) have you held?

I am currently the club's treasurer. 

 

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

I don't have a nickname... Maybe one day

 Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I have the travel bug- my motto is anywhere, anytime. I have traveled all over the 

US and the world. My latest trip was to the Caribbean and I am 

currently planning one to Europe.

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

Believe in yourself and you will achieve your dreams.

How long have you lived here?

I am a product of the Douglas County school system - I moved here when

 I was 3 and a half and have lived here since ( minus college).

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

This changes from time to time, I think having lots of patience and 

understanding 8 and 9 year old is what makes me unique right now.

What is your greatest strength?

I am a hard worker and I don't give up. 

What are most proud of?

Trying to make a difference in the lives of children every day.

Do you have any siblings?

Nope, I'm an only child.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Free time, what's that? No, being part of the club is how I spend 

part of my free time, I also love spending time with 

my husband- boating and hiking and just being outdoors. I also enjoy 

seeing plays with my mom and spending time with my family.

Duck Races Return To Carson Valley Days

The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club of Douglas County is sponsoring this year's Carson Valley Duck Derby, previously Wacky Waddler's Wiver Wace, hosted by the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.

The event is set for June 10 in the Lampe Park creek in Gardnerville. The community race will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the business class race at 2 p.m. and the service clubs/churches race at 3 p.m. The races coincide with the annual Carson Valley Days hosted by the Carson Valley Men's Active 20-30 Club.

Single Duck - $5 donation, one racing duck will be adopted in your name and entered into the derby.

Quack Pack - $20 donation, five ducklings to be entered into the derby for an increased chance to win.

Flock - $50 donation gets you 13 ducks entered in the derby.

Ducks can be purchased online at www.sierranv2030.org or at Scolari's Food and Drug in Gardnerville.

Prizes from the duck race include a grill from Minden Grill, glider ride, a ski/snowboard season lease package from CV Sports, Reno Aces tickets, Wild Island tickets and many more.

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.

The organization gives back to the local community through a variety of other organizations and events including Backpack Buddies, The Carson Valley Community Food Closet, Kids & Horses and many more. The funds raised at the Carson Valley Duck Derby goes to their largest “give back” event, the children's shopping spree in August.

“We are continually in need of fundraising to support our many projects which is why we are so excited about the Carson Valley Duck Derby,” member Jessie Wetzel said. “We are very appreciative of your support and hope you can join us at Carson Valley Days at the starting line to watch your duck race.”

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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Getting To Know Your Members ... Felicia King

Welcome To Our Newest Member

Felicia King

 Why did you join 20-30? How long have you been a member?

            I joined the 20/30 club to be more active in the community and give back. 

I have been a member since April 18th 2012.

 What positions (both club and national) have you held?

            None

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

            I do not yet have a nickname with the club but I have had the nickname 

"Foe" from my friends since middle school.

 Do you like to travel and where have you been?

            I love to travel. I have driven across the United States a few times and went to

Cabo once. I look forward to more adventures.

 If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

            I would say, "Technology is helpful but don't forget to stop and enjoy

 the actual world around you".

How long have you lived here?

            I was born in Pennsylvania but have lived in the Carson Valley area since

 I was an infant.(29 years)

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

            My crazy hair.

What is your greatest strength?

             My ability to bounce back after a fall.

What are most proud of?

            I am most proud of my mother who is an inspiration to me.

Do you have any siblings?

            I have three brothers and one sister, all older.

What do you like to do in your free time?

            I love music and going to concerts as well as just hanging out with

 my friends. I watch a lot of movies too.

Free breakfast for Carson Valley Days parade-goers at Minden Park

Breakfast will be on the Town of Minden — literally — on June 9 for anybody who gets to Minden Park during the Carson Valley Days parade.

Town board members voted unanimously Wednesday to allocate $1,500 for free breakfast to be served in the park during the parade.

“Minden Park used to be very much a part of Carson Valley Days,” said Chairman John Stephans. “Some of these traditions have gone by the wayside. We'd like to make Minden Park a hub during Carson Valley Days and have people return there.”

Board member Matt Bernard, who grew up in Minden, endorsed the proposal.

“We've spent millions of dollars on the water line. As a board, we can give a little something back,” Bernard said.

The board hasn't determined the menu, but did enlist the services of members and staff to help serve.

“I have done many of these,” said board member Steve Thaler. “You can get your costs down to about $2 per breakfast and it takes about three hours to serve.

“It's our park. Let's use it, let's do it.”

Originally, the annual parade began in Gardnerville and ended at Minden Park where the rest of the weekend's festivities took place.

In 1993, the Carson Valley 20-30 Club reversed the parade route to accommodate the increasing crowds in much larger Lampe Park. The event also includes a carnival.

Now the parade forms at Douglas High School, passes around Minden Park and travels south on Highway 395 to Lampe Park.

“I understand the need to turn the parade around,” said Bernard, “but I love the idea of having some activities in Minden Park. The free part of the breakfast isn't to spend Minden's money. It's a community thing. We want people to come, enjoy our park the parade, and serve them some breakfast.”

This year's theme is “Irish Celebration” for the 102nd annual event.

He also talked about the July 4 celebration at the Minden Park featuring the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Plans are in the works for a children's bike parade.

“I can hear ‘God Bless America' right now,” Bernard said.

The board also allocated $1,000 to build entries for the Carson Valley and Nevada Day parades. 

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