Recycle electronics during eCycle event Saturday

Soroptimists International of Carson Valley, Nevada State Bank, and the law office of Karen L. Winters have again teamed up with ComputerCorps of Carson City to sponsor the eCycle electronics recycling day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Nevada State Bank, 1656 Highway 395 in Minden. Computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, toner and ink cartridges, software, stereos, cell phones and manuals can be dropped off for recycling. Neither televisions nor appliances will be accepted.

A special Purple Ribbon Coalition paper drive will be held during the eCycle as well. Paper products such as toilet tissue, paper towels and facial tissue may be dropped off at the same time you bring your electronic recyclables. All goods collected will be donated to our local domestic violence shelter.

ComputerCorps is primarily a volunteer-based organization dedicated to "providing access to computer technology and skills training for under-served families, while eliminating electronic waste from our nation's landfills." Volunteers receive credits for their work, which may then be used to acquire a computers, software, printers, repairs and/or training.

Donated computers that can be refurbished have their hard drives wiped to Department of Defense standards before being reinstalled with up-to-date software. Obsolete models are disassembled and recycled. To date, more than 4 million pounds of electronic waste have been kept out of landfills due to the recycling efforts of ComputerCorps.

More information at www.computercorps.org and learn more about their vision, mission and goals, the Every Home a Classroom program, volunteer needs, and trainings that they offer.

Ladies clinic at CVGC

Carson Valley Golf Course will host two ladies' clinics on upcoming Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The first clinic is scheduled for April 19 and 20; the second is scheduled for May 3 and 4.

Open to all levels of players and taught by the professionals at the course, the clinics are designed to teach the game of golf in a fun and relaxed environment. Full swing, chipping, putting and etiquette will be covered.

Cost is $30 and space is limited. Contact the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department at 782-9828 to register.

Fun with roly-poly bugs

The other morning my 3-year old was playing outside and came across one of those gray roly-poly bugs, also known as a pill bug. He held it in his hand a moment before announcing that the bug wanted to "be with his family." He made his way over to a section of dirt in our yard and crouched down to release the captive creature.

Running back toward me, flush-faced and proud he said, "I put him in the dirt so he would be cozy. He had his pajamas on. It's nighttime for those bugs."

Turns out he's right. Pill bugs are very dependent on moisture and stay mostly hidden during the daytime to prevent water loss and dehydration.

Kinda makes you wonder how they make it here in the high desert, doesn't it?

Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com