WNC hosts annual Athletic Fundraiser featuring Anaheim Angels pitcher Kevin Jepsen
A full evening of dinner, speaking and an auction will support Western Nevada College athletics at the college's annual fund-raising event on Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Peppermill Hotel-Casino, Reno. Call (775) 445-3240 for exact time of event.
This year's dinner will feature pitcher Kevin Jepsen of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jepsen, a Bishop Manogue High School graduate, is a right-handed reliever and a member of the bronze medal-winning team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The event includes a three-course dinner, hosted beer and wine, raffle, and both live and silent auctions. Tickets to the event cost $75 or $700 for a table of 10 for tickets purchased prior to Jan. 1. On or after Jan. 1, tickets will be $100 each or $1,000 for a table of 10.
This year, participants also have the option to help support a Nevada high school baseball or softball program by attending the Wildcats athletics fund-raiser.
Fifty percent of their net ticket proceeds ($15) may be directed to the Nevada high school softball or baseball team of their choice.
To purchase tickets, contact the WNC Foundation at (775) 445-3240.