Minden Airport Feb 3rd (FRI) 2pm-3pm - 1146 Airport Rd, Minden
The general aviation Airport is a 990-acre, full-service, non-towered facility located at the foothills of the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Carson Valley area of Douglas County and just minutes from the pristine alpine waters of Lake Tahoe. Built in 1942 as a military training base, Douglas County operates the Airport to serve diverse aviation uses, including sport aviation, emergency services and corporate flying. The area is recognized as one of the best locations in the world for soaring and is home to approximately 18 businesses, over 400 based aircraft and an estimated economic impact of $47 million and 130 jobs.
In & Out Burger Feb 9th (Thurs) 9am-10am 957 Topsy Ln, Carson City. 30 MAX people (6yr old - 13 yrs old)
Carson Valley Veterinary Feb 17th (FRI) 2pm-3pm 1390 HWY 88, Minden
Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is an AHAA accredited, well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital located in Minden, Nevada. They have been proudly providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care to the Carson Valley region for the last 60 years.
Sierra Chef cooking class Feb 23rd (THURS) 3PM-5PM- $10 per student - FULL 1516 US 395 Suite D, Gardnerville
Owner Cynthia Ferris-Bennett is a self-taught cook. For the past 25 yeras, she has been catering weddings and events as well as teaching cooking classes in various locations. But now, Sierra Chef has a cooking center. Her goal is to make everyone feel comfortable experimenting and learning the way her family made her feel comfortable as she was learning. She will be teaching the class Egg-septional!
Alpen Sierra Coffee March 9th (Thurs) 11am-12pm- 2222 Park Place 1A, Minden (Off Airport Way)
In 1988, while on a rainy day trek in the Rohrmoos Tal, near Schladming, Austria, founder and Roastmaster, Christian Waskiewicz, was inspired with the vision to create Alpen Sierra Coffee Company in Lake Tahoe. Having spent much of his life in the Alps of Europe and the Sierra Nevada of California, Christian's pursuit of the good life has become the foundation of Alpen Sierra's goal of providing a quality experience through the enjoyment of excellent coffee, tea and chocolate. Serving its first cup of coffee in an historical log cabin on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in 1991, Alpen Sierra has grown to become recognized as the premier craft roaster of specialty coffees in the Sierra Nevada. Locals and visitors enjoy Alpen Sierra Mountain Roasted coffees at home, in many coffeehouses and specialty food establishments throughout the world.
Noxious Weed Control March 17th (FRI) 3pm-4:30pm - AdDress will be emailed out to those who sign up when we are told where to meet.
The NDA Noxious Weed Program was created to not only uphold the state statutes regarding noxious weeds, but to help landowners and managers with noxious weed control. The students will be learning all about the Noxious weeds and what to do when you see them or who to call. Jake will be teaching the students what the weeds look like and give lots of information about these weeds.
National Bowling stadium March 23rd (Thurs) 1pm-3pm 300 N. Center St, Reno
A trip to Reno's National Bowling Stadium is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The only stadium of its kind in the entire world, the National Bowling Stadium brings the classic sport of bowling and nestles it into the exciting landscape of Downtown Reno. Reno, NV bowling isn’t your typical local lane experience. At the Stadium, you can enjoy 78 championship lanes, the Lane 81 Pro Shop, Stadium Club, and the 172-seat I-WERKS Theater, perfect for group rentals and viewings. Enjoy your favorite bowling alley treats and more as you watch your friends and family duke it out for turkeys and spares. The National Bowling Stadium also boasts the longest video screen in the world, displaying videos and graphics on 440 feet of screen.
This field trip does include watching a movie in their theater and a game bowling.
ACTs Of Kindness March 31st (FRI) 1pm-3pm - 974 Tillman Dr. Gardnerville (We will be meeting at Damacus Rd. Christian Church for this field trip)
More info to come on this field trip!
Wild Mustangs Training April 7TH (FRI) 1pm-3pm Address will be emailed out to those who sign up when we get the address.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture started the horse training program in 2000 and has since continued to be a popular program with the public.. In 2008, the horse-training facility relocated to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Ranch to streamline operations and combine with the existing 40 acres of holding corrals and agricultural programs. Justin will show the students how they train the wild mustangs that they capture and he will give lots of information about the horses.
Project Creation True Science Workshop by Sean Meek May 5TH (FRI) 3rd Grade and under 1oaM-11aM $6.50 PER STUDENT 3RD GRADE AND Over 12pm-3pm $15 PER STUDENT Family Cap $40 for up to 5 students (email for details) HIlltop Church - Concurrently with the curriculum Sale
The Jr. Workshop Workshop #2will make fossils amoung other projects. If you have a student older than 3rd grade, who is not yet ready for dissecting, you can still sign them up for this workshop. The grade level is not strict and all the students will enjoy the experiments he/they perform.
The True Science Workshop #4will include dissecting a mamilian brain, heart, kidney, and liver. Mr. Meek will be bringing specimen for at least 30 students. Those who sign up earliest are guaranteed their own specimen to dissect, while those signing up later may have to share.
