Come alone to Wine and All That Jazz and you may get lucky

Winter Wine and All that Jazz, sponsored by Ben's Fine Wine and Spirits, will be held at the Carson Nugget Saturday night. The funds go to help Carson Advocates for Cancer Care. If you're single or a couple, purchase a ticket. A little secret: This is how Ken Beaton met his beautiful wife seven years ago, so don't feel you have to find someone to go with. Get your tickets right away; they always sell out. Each year, the advocates help between 30 and 40 cancer patients financially

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Carson City Republican Women are continuing their commitment to Advocates to End Domestic Violence by collecting toiletries and personal items at each meeting. In December, more than 50 members donated new toys, clothing and toiletries to help make the holidays special for women and children in the Advocates' shelter.

On Jan. 18, Brian Krolicki will look at the upcoming legislative session from his perspective as state treasurer. He'll also discuss college savings plans in Nevada, including the popular Upromise accounts, and other issues related to his office.

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The Carson City Library Youth Department run by Cory King is setting up for the very popular winter story time program. Come early as latecomers will not be admitted.

Free admission tickets at the Youth Desk are now required for some programs. The session runs through Feb. 25.

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Martin Luther King Day will be observed Jan. 17 at the Northern Nevada Children's Museum to teach children about the spirit of King's words, "For nonviolence not only calls upon its adherents to avoid external physical violence, but it calls upon them to avoid internal violence of spirit. It calls on them to engage in that something called love."

out & about

What: Winter Wine and All That Jazz

Where: Carson City Nugget

When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday (afterward, swing on by the Carson Cigar Bar. Chris will be ready for you)

Cost: $35

Call: 885-9463

What: Carson City Republican Women's monthly meeting with guest speaker state Treasurer Brian Krolicki

Where: Carson Nugget, second floor

When: Social time at 11 a.m., buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m., guest speaker at noon.

Cost: $15 for members and guests

Call: Phyllis at 841-3553 to make reservations.

What: Carson City Library Youth Program

Where: 900 N. Roop St.

When: Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Lap-sit, for ages 2 to 3, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission tickets required.

Family Story Time, Fridays at 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Free admission tickets required.

Cost: Free

Call: 887-2244, ext. 1004, or go to www.carson-city.nv.us/library

What: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 17

Where: The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.

Call: 884-2226.

Next week: Some awesome senior projects from Carson City High School students plus important information on the Point in Time Count on Jan. 27. Contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net.