Out & About, Community Calendar of events and activities

A lot of local area businesses continue to help our town, and do it so quietly we never know.

One I bet you did not know about is Harley-Davidson Financial Services. I recently attended their 10th anniversary celebration and could not believe all they have contributed to in Carson City.

Here are just a few of the organizations and programs they have helped:

Advocates To End Domestic Violence, Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, Western Nevada Community College, FISH, Citizens For Affordable Housing, Carson City Jaycees, the Susan G. Koman Race For the Cure and Carson City School District's Homeless Program.

It's nice to know if you buy a Harley, your purchase helps our community.

Out & About

Who: Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada

What: After-school education Power Hour Program

Where: Empire Elementary, 1260 Monte Rosa

Time: 3- 4 p.m.

Help needed: Listen to children read one hour daily.

Contact: Maria Wilson/Empire Elementary

Telephone: 283-1157

Who: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada

What: Tutor after-school homework sessions at the Boys & Girls Club

Where: 673 S. Stewart St.

Time: 3- 5:30 p.m.

Help needed: People who would enjoy helping children of all ages with homework.

Contact: Diane McCoy Or Melinda Fowler

Telephone: 882-8820

Who: Kiwanis of Carson City

What: Thanksgiving Dinners

Where: Albertson's

When: Wednesday, Nov. 27

Help needed: Sponsor an entire Thanksgiving meal for a needy family. Kiwanis members deliver the meals to the family.

Cost: $40 sponsors a family meal

Contact: Ray Frederick

Telephone: 841-7163

Dec. 2: SBC Telecom Pioneers Book Drive teams up with several local businesses and schools to help after-school reading clubs. The St. Benedict Society of Corpus Christi Church's food drive. More information on the Toys For Tots Program.

Contact me with information at kimriggs@att.net