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
