Happy holidays helping others

COURT APPOINTED

SPECIAL ADVOCATES

CASA makes a huge difference in the lives of Children in Carson City as their advocates in times of crisis and need. CASA is hosting a gift card fundraising Christmas Party. Please come and support local children and bring a gift card for a local business. You can also check out all your local Starbucks to adopted a child in state custody for Christmas. Bring a smile to a child that may not be home for the holidays.

WHAT: Gift cards for children in foster care placements due to abuse or neglect. Party with live music and yummy goodies. Beer and wine, too.

WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m. tonight

WHERE: Comma Coffee, 312 So. Carson Street

CONTACT: www.casaofcc.org or 882-6776

ADVOCATES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The Season of Giving holiday adoption campaign is getting underway. If you are interested in helping assist children and their mothers with Christmas, please remember the upcoming food drive at the Governor's Mansion at 606 Mountain Street. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday bring can goods, dry goods, paper products and detergents for the annual Share Your Holiday food drive. You can just drive up and drop off - no hassles and you can keep warm in your car. The volunteers will help assist in gathering your donation.

WHAT: Christmas family adopting and annual food drive.

WHEN: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street

CONTACT: Teri at 883-7654.

SANTA TRAIN

I absolutely recommend this event. Santa will be on board and visit all the children. And, with your ride you'll receive a free skate rental for ice skating at Arlington Square Ice Rink from 1-11 p.m. Saturday or 1-9 p.m. Dec 13. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and enjoy a wholesome, fun tradition of seeing Santa on the Warren Engine Company #1. Warm up with hot chocolate and refreshments for sale and free admission to the museum. Check out the engines, get your photo taken and enjoy a lot of history here in Carson City.

WHAT: Ride the Rails with Santa

WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: 2180 S. Carson St.

COST: $2 per person

CONTACT: 687-6953

• To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net.