Out & About: Full steam ahead for wine and cheese events

EVENING OF CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE (AND OTHER GOODIES)

Stopped by Pioneer High School the other day to check in with Conny and found out the school is having a fundraiser. Ever since I walked on the campus years ago and introduced myself to the then principal Charles Keller, I have thought what a difference an alternative high school can do for a student who needs to graduate but has to work to help support a family, or just needs another option to earn a diploma. Charles, who died in 2005, was so inspirational to watch, never telling a student you can't but opening up every option to the "You Can Do It" attitude. I miss Charles but I am extremely proud that Pioneer High School continues to help assist students and their futures. Come enjoy some chocolate, cheese, wine and other goodies at this upcoming event and a salute to Charlie for his dream that every student deserves a chance.

WHO: Pioneer High School, "An Evening of Chocolate, Cheese and ...."

WHEN: 6-9 p.m. April 2

WHAT: Chocolate, cheese, wine, silent auction and raffle

WHERE: Bella Fiore, 224 S. Carson Street (3rd and Curry)

COST: $30 per person

CONTACT: Conny Hernandez at Pioneer High School at 283-1300

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Proceeds support the student activities such as prom, yearbook and more

ALL ABOARD THE V&T WINE TRAIN WITH CTRH

Join the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary aboard the V & T Wine and Cheese Train for wine, cheese, dessert and a ride to and from Virginia City. Enjoy lunch at the Red Dog Saloon, free activities and a great day in historical Virginia City.

WHO: Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Hospital

WHEN: Saturday, April 2; Departs Carson City Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m. returning at 3 p.m.

WHAT: Tours, lunch, exclusive shopping discounts

WHERE: Virginia City

COST: $65 per person, includes wine, cheese and dessert to and from Virginia City; choice of three venues, "The Way it Was" Museum, Mine tour or Trolley Tour of Virginia City; and lunch at Red Dog Saloon.

CONTACT: Gloria Seaton, 882-8162 or the Hospital Gift Shop, 445-5142

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Proceeds support the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Hospital

CHAMPAGNE & SHOES

Soroptimist International presents a special ladies night out at the Governor's Mansion. Enjoy a fun Carrie Bradshaw, "Sex in the City" shoe fetish party. That's right, dig out those sexy stilettos, awesome leather ankle boots or your Jimmy Choo's, whatever pair you would like to wear and enter in the "Razzle Dazzle 'Em Shoe Contest." Wear your favorites new, used or creatively decorated shoes and join the fashion fun. What can you say about a night that resolves around Champagne and shoes, besides perfect! Call your friends and have a girl's night out with a lot of bling, bling entertainment.

WHO: Champagne & Shoes

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 15

WHAT: Shoe contest for Best Casual, Boot, Elegant and Gaga Outrageous shoes. Premier raffle includes designer handbags, a diamond necklace, Sorenson's Resort Stay and more.

WHERE: Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City

COST: $30 per person, includes gourmet hors d'oeurve and champagne

WEB: www.sicarsoncity.org

CONTACT: Mary Luster at 220-9630

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Local women and children in our local community

NEXT WEEK: A update on Tom Brooks Memorial Fishing Toury and Food for Thought Ladies Night Out Fundraiser.

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