WNCs Academic Fundraiser to Help Students Nears

Jul 15, 2022

Jenny and Jeff Sutich of Reno enjoy the Western Nevada College Foundation Reach for the Stars fundraiser at the colleges observatory in 2019.

WNC Interim President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe shown at the 2019 Reach for the Stars event.

Reach for the Stars Western Nevada College Foundations festive fundraiser to benefit local students seeking higher education is almost here.
The Reach for the Stars Black Tie Gala is set for Saturday evening, Aug. 13 in the newly renovated 55,000-square-foot Joe Dini Library. The library will be transformed into an elegant, starry night-themed event venue and feature a live performance by the Jeff Leep Orchestra with dancing under the stars in this gorgeous venue overlooking Carson City.
WNC Jump Start graduate Morgan Golden, who just completed her freshman year studying aerospace and aeronautical engineering at the University of Washington, is the featured speaker. The enterprising student is part of five student clubs at Washington, including one that built a submarine.
Enjoy cocktails, hors doeuvres, a complete dinner hosted by Chef Howard Jachens, gifts, as well as live and silent auctions. Youre invited to connect with other community members and support your community college students at this exclusive, fun-filled event. All of the excitement begins at 6 p.m.
The event is nearly sold out. For ticket availability, call WNC Foundation Office at 775-445-3240 or by going to wnc.edu/foundation/reach-for-the-stars/.
Wells Fargo is the events presenting sponsor. Additional sponsors of the event are Southwest Gas, JOIN, Greater Nevada Credit Union, Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, Briggs Electric, Nevada Mining Association, Chase Bank, Gabelli Funds, George and Regent Carol Del Carlo, Classic Finishes, Bradley Electric, Barb DAnneo, Comstock Inc, United Federal Credit Union, America First Credit Union and Quick Space.

The Western Nevada College Foundation Reach for the Stars fundraiser includes dancing to the Jeff Leep Orchestra.