The Knights of Columbus of Gardnerville donated $1,000 to the Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center on Jan. 13. The funds were raised during the November Knights Bingo Night.
The Kids & Horses program offers horsemanship as a means of therapy, improving strength, balance, coordination and self-esteem for children and adults with physical and/or emotional disabilities.
The nonprofit organization was founded in April 1999. The philosophy behind Kids & Horses is everyone, regardless of disabilities, can benefit from an equine relationship. People interested in volunteering at the center can contact Lisa Fletcher at 450-3307 or the center at 267-1775.
Knights Bingo Nights are fundraising events to support community projects.
The Knights of Columbus host bingo on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. The event is open to everyone age 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m.
Players purchase a $20 game pack that includes a 3-card warm-up, 10 games, one raffle ticket and one progressive blackout game card. Additional blackout game cards can be purchased separately. The progressive blackout pays a minimum of $500 if a bingo is reached within a specific number of calls.
A Big Bonus progressive blackout has been added to Bingo Knights which pays $1,199. Food and drinks are available for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Knights volunteers also provide free popcorn, coffee and snacks during the evening.
Information on Knights Bingo Nights, contact Chuck Ripoli at 265- 6132.
