out & about

Soroptimist International

The nominations are in and the actors, actresses and best film have been selected. And once again Soroptimist International of Carson City will roll out the red carpet at The Gold Dust West.

Come join in this fabulous night watching the 81st Annual Academy Awards and find out the biggest movie of the year, while enjoying champagne, hors d'oeuvres and all the glitter of this star-studded event. Don't miss the gorgeous fashions that will make this an event to remember.

WHO: Soroptimist International of Carson City

WHAT: A Night at the Oscars, with champagne, hors d'oeuvres and a surprise from Mary Kay Cosmetics

WHERE: Gold Dust West, 2171 US Highway 50 East, Carson City

WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22

COST: $25 per person. Ticket includes champagne, hors d'oeuvres and more.

CONTACT: Dixie Busch at 882-3051 or Barbara Gurney at 882-6392.

GOLD HILL HOTEL

Cowboy poetry, music and theater. The Gold Hill Hotel serves comfort from the moment you walk in the door. Grab a drink at the Gold Hill Saloon, warm up by the massive stone fireplace, enjoy a buffet-style dinner in cozy chairs and settle back and listen to special guest speakers in the weekly Tuesday night program. Last Tuesday, I enjoyed John Tyson weave his story about cowboy poetry and music.

Besides these events they have so much more scheduled. Check out the Web site for information about Monday night karaoke, champagne breakfasts, the upcoming Mardi Gras, 2008 Albert Awards, Oscar awards party and the special speakers. There is a little something for everyone. Oh, and don't forget to say hello to the resident ghosts when you come visit " they get a little offended if you don't.

WHO: Gold Hill Hotel

WHAT: Fun speakers, karaoke, champagne breakfast and interactive dinner theater

WHERE: 1 mile south of Virginia City on Highway 342

CONTACT: Call 775-847-0111 or go to www.Goldhillho

tel.net. For Mardi Gras information Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, go to www.redroseonline.com.

Carson City Little League

Spring will be right around the corner, so head down with your children this coming Saturday and sign up for the 2009 baseball season. While you're there, look into volunteering, the league always needs umpires. Matt Teixeira is heading up the umpire recruitment and is looking for all the help he can get. Don't worry if you don't know everything, they will teach you the necessary skills.

I think it would be nice to see a few moms behind the plate. If you're interested in scorekeeping, snack bar duty, sponsoring a team or purchasing a banner, give them a call or come down to sign up.

WHO: Carson City Little League;

WHAT: Baseball and volunteer sign-ups ages 5-12

WHERE: Carson City Community Center (corner of Williams/-

Roop streets)

WHEN: Jan. 31 and Feb. 7;

COST: One child, $60; two or more children, $90 (late fee is $25 if you miss sign-ups)

CONTACT: President Kaylie Allen at kayliea@charter.net and Matt Teixeira, umpire in chief at mattt6730@

charter.net;

WEB SITE: www.leagueline

up.com/welcome.asp?url=ccll

- To have your information listed, contact Kim Riggs kimriggs@att.net