Community briefs

Carson City

CHS class of 1977 celebrates 30 years

The 30-year class reunion for the Carson High School Class of 1977 is set for Aug. 24-25.

Spend Aug. 24 dancing in the street outside Mo & Sluggo's on Telegraph. Planning for events on Aug. 25 is still in the works.

For information, or to RSVP, contact Bill Canfield, at bill@wfcmaintenance.com or call 841-8571.

Last chance for kids' Spanish class at the Children's Museum

The last two Spanish classes at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada are Thursday and Aug. 23. The class times are from 1-2:15 p.m. for 4-6 year olds and from 4-5:30 p.m. for 6-9 year olds. Drop-in's are welcome for the last two Spanish classes for kids at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. For information, drop-in rates or to guarantee a spot call 230-3288.

Hot August Jazz tonight at Comma Coffee

Comma Coffee will present the Mile High Jazz Band in "Hot August Jazz," from 8-10 p.m. at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. General admission is $5 at the door; $4 for members of the Mile High Jazz Band Association, and free for age 18 and under. Swing Dance lessons 6-7:30 p.m. are $5 additional.

For information about live music at Comma Coffee, call June Joplin at 883-2662.

Nominees sought for parks and rec awards

The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations through Aug. 31, for individuals and organizations and businesses to be recognized for their contributions to Carson City's parks and recreation. The selected names will added to Memorial Wall at the entrance to the Pony Express Pavilion.

The categories are:

Organization of the Year

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Years.

Please send your nominations to The Parks Foundation, 181 Heidi Circle, Carson City, NV 89701.

Douglas County

20-30 Club seeks help with back-to-school shopping spree

The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club is seeking donations for its annual children's shopping spree scheduled for Aug. 18, at Wal-Mart on the south end of Carson City. The event is being co-sponsored by the women's club and the men's Carson Valley No. 85 Club.

As back to school time approaches many local children are going school shopping. But not all can afford to shop. Because of this, the two clubs are joining forces with Wal-Mart and the Family Support Council of Douglas County to sponsor this annual hands-on event.

The goal is to purchase clothing for 50 local children in grades kindergarten through eighth in preparation for back to school. This year's goal is to raise at least $5,000 to take 50 Douglas County children shopping. Donation checks can be mailed to Sierra Nevada Active 20-30, P.O. Box 2231, Minden, NV 89423.

Carson Valley Photo Club to meet tonight

The Carson Valley Photo Club will meet at 6 tonight at the Minden Public Library, 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Member Doug Dill will present legal issues facing photographers entitled "How to get into trouble with your camera." The subject of the club's monthly photo contest is "Flowers." For information, contact club President Dave Colon at 783-8600.

Lake Tahoe

Harveys to host singer Diana Krall today

Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment announce Diana Krall with special guest Chris Botti appear at the Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater today.

Grammy-award winning jazz artist Diana Krall in 1999 was awarded "Best Jazz Musician" for "When I Look In Your Eyes."

Chris Botti is a talented jazz trumpeter who has played on albums with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Sting and others.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $49.50, $69.50, $99.50 and $125. Show time is 7 p.m.

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