Heller to speak at GOP gathering Tuesday

The Carson City Republican Women will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Carson Nugget (upstairs) for their monthly luncheon and meeting.

The public is welcome at 11 a.m. for a social time, buffet lunch at 11:30 and guest speaker at noon. Secretary of State Dean Heller will speak about his recently announced candidacy for U.S. Congress and his responsibilities as secretary of state.

The group is continuing its commitment to several area elementary schools with a tutoring program. Volunteers for reading and math are always needed and welcomed.

Cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and guests. Guests are always welcome, and men may join as associate members. Call 841-3553 by Sunday to make a reservation.

Kids can learn about Nevada's aspen at after-school workshop

Aspen groves are a familiar, heartwarming sight in Northern Nevada. The trees, which have inspired artists, poets and photographers, also have some unique qualities, including the ability to clone themselves. The Nevada State Museum invites children in second through fifth grades to learn more about the region's "Amazing Aspens" during a one-hour after-school Natural History Workshop at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday and again Feb. 24. Children will make their own cards or stationery using aspen leaf stamps.

Class size is limited to 15 participants. There are openings for Thursday's class. Preregistration is required by Feb. 22 for the Feb. 24 workshop. A $5 supply fee includes all materials. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This series of after-school workshops is part of a new series of monthly programs called Explorations for the Young Naturalist. The topic for March is "Wild and Wonderful Wetlands." The workshops are designed to complement the changing exhibit "The Sagebrush Ocean: A Naturalist's Vision of the Great Basin."

The Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. General admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children under 18. Call 687-4810, ext. 237 to register.

Giveaway promotion begins this week

The Champions Real Estate and manufactured Home Co. in Mound House is mailing out 4,000 keys to Northern Nevada residents this week. If the recipient of the lucky key shows up at the model home center and opens the padlock on a treasure chest Feb. 19-20, he or she will win a $70,000 Fleetwood home.

For information, call 246-4567.

Ski, Snowboard Program fund-raiser is Sunday

Diamond Peak is holding Family Fun Day Sunday. An all-day adult lift ticket costs $17.

This offer is for residents of Carson City, Dayton, Minden and Gardnerville as a fund- raiser for the Carson City Junior Ski and Snowboard Program.

Bring a picture ID and proof of residency to Diamond Peak's Guest Services window. For information, call 887-2290 ext. 100.