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Editor's Note: Kiwanis Club of Carson City was accidentally omitted from the list of donors and contributors. We apologize for the error.
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The 12th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the sheriff's office, 911 East Musser Street.

The free community event features, activities, ID kits for children, food, music, games and more. On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, Special Enforcement Team, stellar squad, a new SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Who is a CASA Volunteer?
Last time we talked about what a CASA Volunteer is. This time let's discuss who are your CASA Volunteers.

What is a CASA Volunteer?

Have you ever wondered about CASA Volunteers and exactly what it is they do?

There are plenty of things to do today; if you don't believe me, just take a look at the list! After enjoying a free spirits tasting at Red’s this afternoon, stick around for a movie with the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. This month is ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy:’ a 1965 Charlton Heston flick about Michelangelo and the painting of the Sistine Chapel.

Court Appointed Special Advocates is holding an information hour this evening for those who would like more information on how to volunteer.

TUESDAY:

• Carson School District Spring Break
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
• Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School Admission Desk (8am-2pm; $25, $5 additional princess)

Miss Carson City, Briana Neben says, "Please come and learn what CASA Volunteers do. Bring a friend!"

CASA of Carson City will hold an Information Hour, 5:30pm, April 7th, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th Street.

Come and learn more about being a CASA volunteer. CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case.

The 5th annual CHS Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk was a tremendous success with turn-out of 113 participants. The weather cleared up this morning and with just a bit of wind at race time, we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather, maybe even a sunburn.

The complete race results can be found by clicking here. Thanks to the Tahoe Mountain Milers who provided the chip-set timing system, and special thanks to Steve Lang for setting up and running the system.

First things first. I want to send a big shout out and good luck to all of our Carson kids that are competing at the Flips Invitational Gymnastics meet in Reno this weekend. For those of you who aren't the proud parents of tumblers, Carson City has plenty to keep you busy.

Carson City has some great lectures going on today. Sierra Nevada Forums is presenting ‘Lions and Tracking and Bears, OH MY’ about the incredible animals in our foothills. ‘A Short History of Virginia City’ is to be found at the Nevada State Museum, followed by a book signing by Authors Ron and Susan James.

CASA of Carson City will hold the first class in a 10 week CASA volunteer training, Jan. 22 6-9pm, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th Street.

CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case. Being a CASA volunteer requires patience, caring, research, writing, speaking and follow-through. A background check, references, application, interview and 30 hours of training are required. CASA volunteers make a difference for very vulnerable children.

Every year, we celebrate the people from the community who step forward to advocate for abused or neglected children in Carson City--our CASA Volunteers. These exceptional individuals are appointed to serve as guardian ad litem under NRS 432b.500 by the Carson City Juvenile Court.

CASA of Carson City is excited to invite you to our annual CASA of Carson City Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Please join us in showing our support and appreciation for our wonderful CASA Volunteers - they are for the children!

It’s National Rubber Ducky Day! I have no idea how that is relevant to anything, but now I've got the ‘Rubber Ducky’ song from Sesame Street in my head. It’s also Stephen Foster Memorial Day, so feel free to sing ‘Camptown Races’, one of the prolific song-writer’s most famous songs, instead. Keep the musical theme going today with the Carson Feet Warmers during lunch and the Mile High Jazz Band playing this evening, both at Comma Coffee.

CASA of Carson City will hold an Information Hour, 5:30pm, Jan.13, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th Street.
Come and learn more about being a CASA volunteer. CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case. Being a CASA volunteer requires patience, caring, research, writing, speaking and follow-through.

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are proud to announce their 2014-2015 grants awards to 49 local organizations and projects.

The grant program is part of Vail Resorts EpicPromise, the company’s umbrella brand for its environmental efforts and community giving. EpicPromise highlights Vail Resorts’ strong commitment amongst guests, employees, and community members and engages them to be stewards of the natural environment and local causes. The local recipients were recognized at a Grants Reception event on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Heavenly’s California Main Lodge.

More than $161 million was invested in rural Nevada in 2014 by the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency to support housing, business and community facilities. Since 2009, the rural agency has provided more than $987 million to strengthen rural Nevada’s families and communities.

Fighters Against Child Abuse is holding its Third Annual Christmas Coat, Toy and Donation Drive to benefit Carson, Douglas, and Lyon County Children. All donations stay in The Greater Carson Area, and 100% of all donations will be used to benefit an abused, neglected, or at-risk child.

FACA is seeking new clothing, socks, underwear, new coats, new toys, and Gift Cards to provide tangible goods to abused children, CASA, Austin's House Child Abuse Emergency Shelter, and Ventana Sierra, an organization that provides housing for aged-out Foster kids.

Cynthia Bunt (Left) "PSN" (Professional Saleswomen of Nevada) Assistant Treasurer, presents a check to Chris Bayer, Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for $359.50 from quarterly fund raising efforts.

Visit www.PSN-Nevada.com for more information on how this local networking group makes a difference in our community.

The latest edition of Capital Crossfire features Chris Bayer, executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Tonia Porata, a volunteer for CASA.

CASA of Carson City advocates volunteer to "speak up" for children in First Judicial District of Nevada child welfare cases in Carson City and Storey County. Children enter these cases when Nevada's Division of Child and Family Services has determined it is unsafe for the child to remain at home due to abuse or neglect.

Have you ever wanted to be in a parade? Here's your chance!
The Carson City Foster Family Support and Recruitment Coalition, see our website here, will have an entry in the Nevada Day Parade again this year and is calling for volunteers to walk with us and hand out flyers telling folks to come talk with Foster Family recruiter Lori Nichols about Foster Care at the FamFest after the parade.

Ian Hill of Carson City provides an update on the Leadership Boot Camp being made available by The Changing Point. Proceeds from this program will benefit CASA of Carson City and the Brewery Arts Center.

The Boot Camps will be held June 12 and June 16, 2014 at the The BRIC building, 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. Go here for more information and to sign up.

For 11 years the safest street party in Carson City continued live up to expectations with well over a thousand attending Saturday's Cops and Kids Sheriff's Office Open House.

Chris Bayer tells us about CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA of Carson City advocates volunteer to "speak up" for children in First Judicial District of Nevada child welfare cases — Carson City and Storey County. Bayer serves as director.

Children enter these cases when Nevada's Division of Child and Family Services has determined it is unsafe for the child to remain at home due to abuse or neglect.

CASA OF Carson City will begin a training for CASA volunteers Wednesday April 16, 6 to 9pm at the CASA office, 1539 E. Fifth St. in parking lot beyond the Juvenile Court.

CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case. Being a CASA volunteer requires patience, caring, research, writing, speaking and follow-through.

Fighters Against Child Abuse is in its final push to help greater Carson City area abused children this Christmas.

In conversations with CASA, there's a major need for new socks and underwear, sizes for all ages from 0-17 for children entering the child abuse system. These children arrive with nothing but what they are wearing.

Update: Fighters Against Child Abuse, is expanding to include "Socks Of Love" As part of their Christmas Coat & Toy Drive
In conversations with CASA, a major need is new socks and underwear, of sizes for all ages from 0-17 for children entering the child abuse system. These children arrive with nothing but what they are wearing. Two drop off locations have been added!

Our needs are:
Socks (New)
Underwear (New)
Sneakers all sizes (New)
Coats & Clothing (new or gently used
Gift Cards to purchase clothing items.
Monetary Donations.

Official Drop Off Centers are, Carson City;

Fighters Against Child Abuse is holding a Christmas Coat, Toy and Donation Drive to benefit Carson, Douglas and Lyon County Children.

FACA is a registered Nevada non-profit, dedicated to supporting Nevada's Abused Children.FACA is seeking Coats, Toys and Monetary Donations or Gift Cards, to provide tangible goods to families with Abused Children, CASA, Austin's House Child Abuse Emergency Shelter,and Ventana Sierra, an organization that provides housing for Aged Out Foster Kids.

Chris Bayer tells about CASA of Carson City (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and how you can help the children in your community.

It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.

The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television in Carson City.

CASA Of Carson City will hold an Information Hour, September 12, at 5:30pm. 1539 E. Fifth St. This informal event is a change for anyone who might be thinking about becoming a CASA Volunteer to stop by, ask questions and learn more.

CASA Volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem--child advocate--for children taken into care due to abuse or neglect.

Carson City children need more Carson City foster homes. Children who are taken "into care" by the state due to abuse or neglect are often placed with relatives. But, if that cannot occur, the child is placed in a foster home. These children need to remain in their community — in their school, with their teacher, close to their friends and close to their family — while the child welfare case proceeds and it is determined whether they can return to their home. Carson City does not have enough foster homes.

At the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, there will be a proclamation issued launching the YOU CAN HELP! campaign — an effort to distribute foster home recruitment materials throughout Carson City on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Carson City, otherwise known as CASA.

Below is a story by Chelsea Guthrie, a former child of the foster care system, now a CASA volunteer. For more information about YOU CAN HELP!, please visit www.ChildsJourneyHome.org.
Here is Chelsea's story:

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club will be holding their monthly meeting Saturday January 19 2013 at Grandma Hatties Restaurant. Featured speaker is Chris Bayer, Director of CASA. There will also be discussion on involvement in legislation and campaigns as well as new ideas for programs and events in 2013. Please arrive between 11:15 and 11:30 AM to order off the menu. The program begins at noon. All Democrats are welcome .

For more information please call 841-3367.