Western Nevada College

  • Guests enjoy the Western Nevada College Foundation’s Reach for the Stars Gala at Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City on Sat
  • Western Nevada College Foundation’s Reach for the Stars attendees socialize Saturday night at Jack C. Davis Observatory.
  • WNC President Dr. Vincent Solis speaks at the Reach for the Stars black-tie gala on Saturday at the Jack C. Davis Observatory.

Reach for the Stars Gala attendees enjoyed an unforgettable Saturday night under the stars at Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City. The third annual gala raised money for student scholarships, academic programs and the observatory.

Guests used telescopes to view Saturn and Venus, danced to the band Trippin King Snakes, dined and were entertained by virtual reality and a magician.

The event was sponsored by Southwest Gas, Briggs Electric, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Greater Nevada Credit Union, United Federal Credit Union, Casino Fandango, Wells Fargo, Mercedes-Benz of Reno, Quick Space, Hometown Health, City National Bank, Nevada State Bank and Glen Eagles Restaurant.