Northern Nevada Briefly June 23

Cleanup efforts yield trash-filled Dumpsters

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce's and Parks and Recreation Depart-ment's cleanup of the freeway's embankments and at the Lompa Wetlands was hailed a success by Park Planner Vern Krahn.

"We only had about a dozen or so volunteers show up, but they completely filled up a 20-yard Dumpster with trash, trash-laden tumbleweeds, and (more)," Krahn said.

"It is truly remarkable that over the past three months, this cleanup effort by the Chamber's volunteers has generated three 20-yard Dumpsters and one 30-yard Dumpster worth of trash from both the College Parkway Inter-change and Highway 50 East Interchange," Krahn said. "In addition, other areas that were included in the cleanup were the Carson City freeway embankments between these interchanges, the City's Fulstone and Lompa Wetlands, and areas along the freeway's multi-use path."

Senior strength classes offered

Senior Strength Training classes are offered at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 W. College Pkwy., 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays. The class is free and open to the public.

Colleen Stockton teaches the "Chair Fit" senior fitness program as a gentle way for seniors to safely improve strength and flexibility by exercising while seated. This fun and lively class takes about 30 minutes, two times a week. Stockton has been training for more than 10 years and is certified by the American Council on Exercise and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

For more information, call Robin Meyer at 841-4111.

Lecture features a look at Bing Crosby's life

Bing Crosby's niece, Carolyn Schneider will discuss her famous uncle and her book "Bing: On the Road to Elko" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Nevada State Museum.

Schneider tenderly shares memories and stories of her uncle away from the lights and cameras and microphones. In this segment of the museum's Frances Humphrey Lecture Series, she captures the 15-year period of Bing's life as owner and operator of a large cattle spread in Elko County from 1943 to 1958, including chapters on becoming Elko's honorary mayor - plus the famous denim tuxedo.

Regular admission fees apply; doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing of an exhibit on memorabilia from the Crosby family. For more information, call 775-687-4810

ext. 237 or 245.

Game proceeds to benefit CACC

The Nevada Bighorns vs. San Francisco Seagulls game will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Western Nevada College.

All proceeds will go to go to Carson Advocates for Cancer Care.

For cost or more information, call Mary Vancura at 230-4112 or Ann Proffitt at 445-7500.

Jazz evening at Sierra Place

Jazz It Up at Sierra Place, 1111 W. College Parkway, at 7 p.m. Thursday with The Jazz Guys.

The local four-piece band presents a wide repertoire of familiar and irresistible dance music. These seasoned professionals not only play a great tune, they also throw in anecdotes and lively stories whenever the spirit moves them. Come join the fun - you're welcome to snap your fingers or move your feet to these top-notch musicians.

For more information, call 775-841-4111.

Cats, kittens need volunteer help

Volunteers are needed to help cats and kittens in foster care with WARF while they await permanent homes. Volunteers are needed to feed, clean litter boxes, and socialize the cats of all ages, particularly on Friday mornings for a couple of hours.

To volunteer or for more information, call Sami at 883-8996.