Wow! Only nine days left until Christmas, can you believe it? As always, I have wonderful companies, organizations and private individuals to thank.
First, I would like to thank John and Paula McKenna for sponsoring the Little Caesar's Pizza party for 80 needy students. Next, Harley-Davidson Financial Services and Karson Kruizers for again adopting 130 middle- and high school students throughout Carson City to shop for gifts for themselves and their families.
Finally I would like to thank Super Kmart for showing us the true meaning of Christmas by allowing the students to have a wonderful time shopping in their store, plus giving them a discount on individual purchases. Thank you all for showing how to give.
Who: Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177
What: Meals for Wheels for Seniors
Where: 515 N. Nevada St.
Help needed: Help a senior veteran receive meals all year. The club has raised enough money for one senior, but would like help in sponsoring one more.
Cost: For one year, $528
Contact: Nita Yeager, club manager
Telephone: 882-2177
Who: Salvation Army
What: Toys, toys and more toys needed. Please do not forget the older children.
Where: These businesses have drop-off areas:
Carson Toyota/Mazda, all Carson City fire stations, U.S. Forest Service, Cal Federal Bank, City Hall, Colonial Bank, Denny's Restaurant, Gaming Control Board, Grandma Hattie's Restaurant, Greater Nevada Credit Union, Port of Subs, Assist to Sell, Prudential Realty, Secretary of State's Office, St. Peter's Episcopal, The Manager, Gotchy's Shoes, Wells Fargo Bank, Kuckenmeister, Bayliss, Casey & Allen CPA, WNCC, First Presbyterian Church and the Nevada Appeal
Time: Any time the businesses are open.
Contact: Lynn Johnson
Telephone: 887-9120
Who: St. Benedict Society of Corpus Christi Catholic Church
What: Nonperishable food items for Christmas baskets for needy families in Carson City.
Where: 5335 Snyder Ave.
When: Any time until Friday
Contact: Mary Jo Brummer
Telephone: 881-7936
This Week: Usually I tell you what will be happening next week. However, I want to give a big congratulations to our entire town and Noon Rotary, the Governor's Mansion, KTVN, Girl Scouts and volunteers from the Carson City School District for filling the pantry at Advocates. When I called at noon on Friday, the community had donated more than 9,000 pounds of food. Truly amazing!
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