Welcome, Carson City, to 2003! It is a little quiet, but I am sure that as we get going, all our wonderful organizations and clubs will keep us very busy.
I was talking to Diane McCoy from the Boys & Girls Club. She said if any families are having their children clean bedrooms or closets, removing the old to move in the new, she would be glad to have the items listed here to help Boys & Girls Club attendees.
The Carson City School District will also have a coat drive and distribute them on site at each school and the Boys & Girls Club to help students in need of warmer jackets. Thank you all for your help -- it is so nice to live in such a caring community.
OUT & ABOUT
Who: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada
What: Needed: Books, board games, basketballs, footballs, G-rated movies you've already watched 90 times, backpacks or lunch pails can also be recycled if your children received new ones for Christmas, anything you think may be recycled and enjoyed by a child.
Where: 673 Stewart St.
Help needed: Just drop your items at the Boys & Girls Club. If there is something else you like to donate, but do not know if they need, please call and ask.
Contact: Diane, club manager
Call: 882-8820
Who: Carson City School District's Children in Transition Program "Recycle your Coats for Children"
Where: Carson City
What: Enables children to receive coats and jackets at school sites and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada.
Help needed: Drop off used coats or jackets at Mercury Cleaners on Curry Street and designate them for the CCSD Children in Transition Program. They are cleaned and redistributed throughout Carson City to children in need of a warm jacket or coat for free.
Contact: Kim Riggs
Call: 283-2053
Who: Classy Seconds
What: Sorting donations
Where: 411 Hot Springs Road
Help needed: Help sort donations at Advocates to End Domestic Violence's thrift store. This program's proceeds directly help women and children in our community to make a difference in their lives. If you have some free time, please volunteer.
Contact: Classy Seconds, 841-7081 or 883-7654
Next Week: We would love the opportunity to inform others about programs being organized in Lyon and Douglas counties. In fact, I would like to hear from the new Douglas County Family Resource Center. So thank you for letting everyone know this column is here to help all the organizations and clubs.
Contact me with your information at kimriggs@att.net.
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