Soroptimists continues April Fools' with Comedy Night benefit on April 16

The Easter Shoe Program has one more week, and I can't thank everyone enough for the tremendous support in gathering enough shoes for needy children.

I walked into the Pizza King up in Mound House last weekend, and Maria handed me money to purchase shoes.

When they ran Nick's Pizza downtown, owners Maria and George Metropoulas supported community events and continue to do so in Mound House. Thanks, Maria and George - three students at Empire are very grateful.

If you didn't get all your laughs and pranks out on April 1, Soroptimist International has a night filled with laughter and gags.

Comedians performing April 16 are Grace White, aka "Old Hippie Chick," and Alberto Vallejo at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall.

Enjoy complimentary champagne and chocolates. The event provides money for scholarships and children's charities throughout Carson City.

Don't forget to get your children involved in the 14th annual Fred Alexander Memorial at Empire Ranch Golf Course April 24.

Children can learn the great game of golf for free. Local instructors donate their time, and golf clubs are handed out to those who do not have equipment.

Speaking of sports, "Let's go, Wildcats!" Doesn't that sound good?

Western Nevada Community College is starting fund-raising for its sports, which include the rodeo team and adding men's baseball and women's soccer.

The second annual Athletic Dinner is April 27. Last year's event sold out with guest speaker Steve Garvey, and this year's speaker is a Nevada legend, Coach Joe Sellers.

Sellers was inducted into the National Hall of Fame in 2003, based on his outstanding career at Wooster High School. He led the Colts to seven state football championships and compiled the winningest record in Nevada football history, winning more than 83 percent of his games over his career and has an overall record of 250 wins against just 45 loses.

Hear him speak about "The Tales and Legends of Nevada Athletics" and support WNCC's efforts to get sports programs off the ground.

Out and About

What: Carson City School District's Easter Shoe Program

When: Through Saturday.

Where: Payless Shoe Source, 911 Topsy Lane, Suite 118. Purchasers will receive 10 percent discount when shoes are bought for needy children.

Contact: Kim Riggs at 283-2020 or Autumn at Payless Shoe Source at 267-1389.

What: Soroptimists' annual Comedy Night

When: 6: 30 p.m. April 16

Where: Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.

Cost: $30

Call: Kristi at 883-2211, ext. 107

What: 14th annual Fred Alexander Memorial golf classic to teach golf to kids

When: April 24. Registration, 10:45 a.m.-noon; clinic, noon-4 p.m.

Ages: 6-17, along with a parent or guardian.

Where: Empire Ranch Golf Course, 1875 Fair Way

Call: 832-4456.

What: WNCC's second annual Athletic Dinner, including "Legends and Tales in Nevada Sports, An Evening With Coach Sellers"

When: 6 p.m. April 27

Cost: $75 per person or eight for $500

Call: Helaine Jesse at 445-3240 or jesse@wncc.edu

Proceeds Benefit: WNCC's athletic program

n If you would like your organization's information included, please e-mail me at kimriggs@att.net