Calling all ladies...the Carson Valley Golf Course cordially invites you to attend their first annual Pink Ball Bash on Saturday. All proceeds from the event benefit Carson Tahoe Cancer Services, which provides support to cancer patients and their families in the Northern Nevada region.
Check-in is at 9 a.m. and includes a champagne continental breakfast. Play starts at 10 a.m. There will be hot soup at the turn and a light lunch served during the scoring.
There is a silent auction, with items available for bidding until 3 p.m. Though the tournament is for ladies only, anyone can bid on the auction items which include a freestanding linen cabinet, a framed watercolor painting by local artist Madeline Bohanon, room and dinner packages from Topaz Lodge, Carson Valley Inn and Ridge Tahoe, and golf clubs and golf balls.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can show your support and help raise awareness by wearing a "Think Pink" T-shirt or wristband, both of which are available in the pro shop at the course.
This fun end-of-season tournament costs $55 per lady and is a great way to support an important service in our area. All levels of players are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the golf course at 265-3181.
Go To Bat dinner
In the mood for more fun and sports action? Plan to attend the Boy's & Girl's Club third annual Go to Bat fundraiser in the Shannon Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Attendees will be treated to a cioppino and pasta feast as well as sampling a special selection of quality beers. The NBA D-league team is set for an appearance and there's the possibility of some PGA stars showing up as well.
Auction items include sports tickets and travel packages. Raffle tickets will also be available.
The special guest star is 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown Trafton. She will be on hand to share stories of her Olympic and World championship discus throwing experiences and be happy to sign autographs throughout the evening. Event goers will have the rare opportunity to see her gold medal up close.
The club is honored to have Trafton travel to Minden the show her support for the kids in our community. She is a role model, athlete and a leader " the very things exemplified and taught at the club.
All Boys & Girls Clubs in the U.S. operate on donations. They are committed to providing a safe place for kids to learn and grow while also having fun. Without this annual event, our kids in Carson Valley would not have their club.
Step up to the plate on Saturday night and support the Boys & Girls Club, The Positive Place for Kids. Tickets are $50 per person. Ticket holders are automatically entered into the door prize raffle. For more information, call 782-7874 or 882-8820.
n Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com
