Actors
in Action...Join Willy's Walkers!
Join the Silver Stage Players and the company’s Elko Relay for Life team, “Willy’s Walkers”, in the fight against cancer June 6 and 7 at the Elko Relay for Life. The event begins at 4 pm with set up at 3 pm at the Elko High School track. The relay goes through 9 am Sunday morning. The 2009 Relay is the signature event for the American Cancer Association. One day. One night. One community. The team event to fight cancer is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, we honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it – all right here in Elko! You won't want to miss one moment of this life- and community-affirming event! If you are interested in joining Willy's Walkers please contact Project co-Chairmen Tony Piper or Erika Patrick. Contact Tony at (c)775-247-8834. Call Erika Patrick at (c)775-292-0532. If you have any further questions or would like to help in some way please contact Tony or Erika. Thank you all for your time and have a wonderful day!
Theater
Group Partners with Local Girl Scouts in Support of their 2008 Spring
Break Day Camp: Lights, Action, Drama Event!
The Silver Stage Players has partnered with Girl Scouts of America members to assist in their 2008 Spring Break Day Camp: Lights, Action, Drama! event being held March 31st to April 4, 2008 at the Girl Scout House in Elko. The local theater company will help the scouts explore the world of theater while participating in plays and skits, making puppets, props, costumes, stage and scenery. The girls will work on the Brownie Puppet, Dolls, and Plays Try-It and the Theater Junior Badge. Members of Elko’s very own theater group will instruct the young starlets on such topics as theater history, an introduction to acting, creating a character, improvisation and other disciplines. So get ready all you theater fans for some lights, action, drama!
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls- all girls- where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.7 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Silver Stage Players has a long history of giving back to the community which has supported it for nearly 75 years. Truly a community theater group, the company has always made a point to better Elko and the surrounding areas through community service. It has participated with such community service organizations as the American Cancer Society, Thomas Scott Foundation, Friends in Service Helping, Bright Path, Mountain View Care Center, the Elko Junior Chamber of Commerce, Spring Creek Elementary School, Ruby Mountain Riders for the Handicapped, CADV, the Boys and Girls Club of Elko, the Elko Festival of Trees, the Elko County School District, local region Girl and Boy Scouts of America, the city of Elko's Snowflake Festival and Celebrate Elko Days, Friends of the Eureka Opera House, the Eureka Museum Foundation, and others.
Celebrating its 72nd anniversary, the Silver Stage Players is dedicated to providing the finest theater, community service and educational opportunities to its members and the residents of northeastern Nevada. Its history is one of creativity and thought provoking theater. The company has challenged audiences, pushed the envelope of live theater and attracted the area's most talented actors, designers and directors since the 1930s. Recent productions include Quilters, Glengarry Glen Ross, Greater Tuna, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Man of La Mancha and Much Ado About Nothing.
For more information about the Silver Stage Players, please call company Chairman Erika Patrick at (775) 753-5474, e-mail the company at act@silverstage.org or visit us on the web at www.silverstage.org. The Silver Stage Players are proud members of the Elko Chamber of Commerce and The Theater Coalition.
Silver Stage Players and the local Girl Scouts of America- Changing a life. It’s forever. Be a Girl Scout volunteer!
Players
Win Parade Entry Award in 2008 Basque Festival Parade!
Silver Stage marked a victory...at least a tie for victory, in this past weekend's 45th National Basque Festival Parade.The company's entry featured two floats one for our summer children's theater workshop production of Peter Pan, the other for our summer production of the Greek comedy Lysistrata. A float representing the pirate ship Jolly Roger served as transportation for dozens of feisty cast members from Pan. With Captain Hook, Peter and the Lost Boys present, a good time was had by all. Director Carri Smith had her kids pass out candy, show fliers and even refreshing Otter Pops to a very appreciate crowd. The pirate ship part of our entry was judged in the Junior category and tied with the Arinak Basque Dancers. Quite a feat when you think about the parade being for the Basque Festival. Our Lysistrata float featured a mock up of the Athens' Acropolis. Featuring cast members dressed in Greek costume and decorated with period banners, urns and the Olympic Rings the float was a terrific compliment to the parade's historical theme. The second entry was judged in the adult category and although it did not pull off an unprecedented second win for SSP, the float was the subject of hundreds of photographs and was acknowledged warmly by the attending crowds. There was a tie in the adult entry between Manuel Coochum/Elko County Elders and Boise Oinkari Dancers.
Actors
in Action...Theater Company to Auction Confections as part of 2008
Relay for Life Celebrity Pie Auction!
It's as American as apple pie!
Join local event organizers, volunteers, businesses and team members for the 2008 Elko Relay for Life Celebrity Pie Auction! Join in the fun and bid on dozens of wonderful desserts created by some of the area’s finest bakers and confectioners. The auction is scheduled for July 18 airing live on KELK 1240 AM and 93.7 BOB FM from 7 to 10 am. Auction proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Elko Relay for Life
The 2008 Elko Relay for Life takes place on the weekend of July 19 - 20 at the Elko High School Track. The event begins at 12 pm with set up at 9 am and ends 8 am Sunday morning. This year’s relay theme is Sports and will feature games, a parade, fund raising events, food, entertainment and much, MUCH more!
The Relay for Life is the signature event for the American Cancer Society. This team event to fight cancer is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, we honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it – all right here in Elko! For more information please call (775) 777-7230.
The 2008 Elko Relay for Life Celebrity Pie Auction…desserts for a cure!
If you are interested in contributing to SSP's entries please contact Frank L. Sawyer at (c)775-753-5474.
Players
Invite Members, Friends and Family to the 2008 Thomas Scott Memorial
Golf Tournament!
The 2008 Thomas Scott Memorial Golf Tournament…it’s Tiki-tastic!!
The Thomas Scott Foundation, Spring Creek Golf Course and PGA Professional Jason Jerman invite everyone to come participate in Nevada’s most unique and fun golf tournament…the annual, Thomas Scott Memorial Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 9, at the Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration begins at 6:30 am with an 8 am conch shell start. Cost is $40 per person and includes a luau-style lunch, a free golf lesson, and a tournament goody bag. Cart and green fees are extra.
The tropical-themed 2-person scramble features an auction; contests for longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the hole; and team “clubhouse cash” prizes for low net and gross scores with the top teams netting $200 each. Special theme holes include: Texas ‘Tiki’ Tees, Hula Hole-in-one for a Harley, and Mai Tai Mayhem.
Tournament proceeds benefit many organizations. In past years, the Thomas Scott Foundation has awarded monies to Great Basin College by means of a memorial scholarship, the Spring Creek Golf Course’s Tom Scott Junior Golf Program and countless other organizations that demonstrate the TSF’s mission statement, “To further academic and athletic opportunities for the youth of Elko County.”
Earlier this year the TSF made a commitment to continue assisting the Junior Golf Program. "The donations are so appreciated Funds will be used for equipment and resources associated with the program", said Spring Creek Golf Course Professional and program coordinator Jason Jerman, "We really appreciate all the help the Committee has given us. You won’t find a more fun tournament or better volunteers all for a great cause."
Besides the Junior Golf program, the foundation has donated to such organizations as; the Igloo, the Spring Creek High School Golf Team, the Gamble Oak Pony Club, the Cinderella Scholarship Pageant, the Silver Stage Players Relay for Life team, Sage Elementary School, Spring Creek Trap and Skeet, and Adopt a Family among others.
The Thomas Scott Memorial Golf Tournament is dedicated to and held in memory of Mr. Thomas Scott. An Elkoan for many years and underground miner for Newmont Mining Corporation, Thomas J. Scott was just 30 years old when he was suddenly taken from his family and friends in a tragic accident on January 9, 2001. Tom is survived by his wife, son and many friends who miss him. The tournament is a way of memorializing Thomas for his love of family, friends and life. Tom was not only a loving family man but an active member of the community.
Anyone wishing to donate a hole sponsorship, auction item, raffle prize or other services should contact the Tom Scott Foundation, the governing organization for the memorial. For more information please contact Chairman Jayson Stanton at 738-5962, Public Relations Director Frank L. Sawyer at 753-5474, the Spring Creek Golf Course at 753-6331 or on the web at: www.tomscottfoundation.org. The Thomas Scott Foundation is a proud member of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce.
