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! 

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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.

via Record Courier

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. 

via record courier 

Meet One Of Our Newest Members - Paula Dunne

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

I was introduced to 20-30 by Melissa Diaz about 6 months ago.  I moved from Southern California and decided to join the club to get to know more about our community, to help fulfill the needs of children and to meet new people.  I was voted in to club in August 2012 and took on the Secretary position.

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

I was voted in to club in August 2012 and took on the Secretary position.

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

My nickname is Paula Deen within the 20-30 club and was given to me by Melissa Diaz.

Do you like to travel and where have you been?

Most of my traveling is back to Southern California to visit family and friends.  The biggest trip I have taken was traveling to Europe and Amsterdam about 15 years ago.  Went through Windsor Castle and a lot of sightseeing through London.  Have done a few road trips to San Francisco, Oregon, Washington and up through Canada.

How long have you lived here?

I have lived in Carson City for 6 months..

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

I think my personality makes me unique.

What is your greatest strength?

My greatest strengths are my caring nature and ability to accomplish what I set out to do.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of continuing my education throughout my life and reaching goals I set for myself.

Do you have any siblings?

I am an only child.

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time I enjoy being around friends and evening walks with my dog.  I also love to camp in the desert and ride ATV's.