Out & About Community Calendar Of Events & Activities

Wow! You truly don't have to be bored in Carson City for the next couple of weekends.

It's back-to-back fun between the Lions' all-you-can-eat crab feed and Kiwanis' Hawaiian Nights in Paradise with Polynesian dancers. More information listed below on all the fun, food and dancing.

Coming up April 5 is Soroptimist International's Comedy Night. This is the only fund-raiser of the year for this group, so you can count on these comedians to be funnier than ever. Ladies, grab a gentleman and get some tickets -- or a change of pace take him out for a good laugh.

Also, the Women's Lawyers Association has stepped in to help the annual Easter Shoe Drive by sponsoring all 61 students at the Gleason pre-kindergarten program. Each student will receive new shoes for Easter. This association does not get much attention, however, it has been around since 1978. The Reno-Sparks chapter joined the Partners in Education Program with Traner Middle School in Sparks to help form field trips for women's athletics, a mother-daughter clothes closet and other activities to help young women achieve educational and career opportunities. Next week, more on the Carson chapter and how you can join.

OUT & ABOUT

Who: Carson City Lions' Club annual crab feed

When: Friday, March 14. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing 8-11 p.m.

Where: Fuji Park Exhibit Hall

What: Join the fun with the all-you-can-eat feed. The club has purchased more than 900 pounds of crab. Those who do not like crab, they will be serving spaghetti. All dishes are served with salad and garlic bread. Red Ketel will play music.

Contacts: Phil Elliott, 883-6669; Doug Mickelson, 885-9000

Cost: $25

Who: Kiwanis of Carson City's Hawaiian Nights in Paradise fund-raiser

When: 6-11 p.m. March 29

Where: Carson Nugget

What: Entertainment will be Craig Fletcher and the Terriers playing music to dance to, plus the Bird of Paradise Hawaiian Dancers. Bring comfortable shoes in case the women show you a few moves. Look for silent auction items from various corners of the earth and raffle prizes.

Cost: Tickets are $40 per person, or find 10 friends and purchase a table for $380

Proceeds benefit: Academic scholarships for Carson High School students.

Contact: Ticket Chairwoman Rosemary Krystofiak, 881-1111

Who: Soroptimists of Carson City Comedy Night

When: 6 p.m. April 5

Where: Brewery Arts Center

What: Two great comedians, Laura House and Lord Carrett (yes, that is his real name), perform. No-host bar, heavy hors d'oeurves starting at 6 p.m.; laughs begin at 7:30. Prior to entertainment will be a raffle and mini sweepstakes.

Cost: $25, raffle tickets $1

Proceeds benefit: Scholarships assisting women and children throughout the area.

Contact: Carol Slater at 886-2208, Jean Stokke at 882-3821, or e-mail me below and I will hand deliver your tickets.

Next Week: OK, Carson! I have the big scoop: The whole town will come together June 21 for an outstanding event: Advocates to End Domestic Violence's Taste of Downtown. There will be plenty of information to follow, like who's cooking E and what bands will play.

Contact me with your information at kimriggs@att.net.