Christmas kickoff set for Wednesday

The Town of Gardnerville presents the third Carson Valley Christmas Season Kick Off, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Heritage Park pavilion. The family-oriented event features the Sierra Ringers from Carson Valley United Methodist Church, a quartet singing holiday music and Carson Valley Community Theater's presentation of Santa's Little Helper Part 3, "Which Way is North?" The park pavilion will be lit and Santa Claus will be on hand to welcome children young and old to the 2007 Christmas season. Also on the program is the dedication of the Zelda Shaw Memorial.

Come and join us for hot chocolate, hot apple cider, provided by Red's 395 Grill, popcorn courtesty of Gardnerville Water Co. and a holiday treat provided by the Town of Gardnerville. Carriage rides around the park will also be available.

Heritage Park is on Gilman Avenue on the way to Chichester Estates. Turn east at the stoplight at Sharkey's Casino at Highway 395. Information at the town office, 782-7134.