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06/03/2026

🎪✨ It’s Back – A Night Under the Big Top! ✨🎪

The 6th Annual “A Night Under the Big Top” Prom is happening on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 5–8 PM at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center!

🎪✨ It’s Back – A Night Under the Big Top! ✨🎪

We’re thrilled to announce the 6th Annual “A Night Under the Big Top” Prom is happening on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 5–8 PM at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center!

This FREE prom night is designed to celebrate adults (18+) in our community with developmental disabilities. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:

💃 Dancing
🍽️ Dinner provided by Sierra Roots Catering
🎟️ Raffle prizes (cash & card accepted)
🎉 Joy, connection, and a night full of magic!

Guests must be 18 or older and may bring up to two guests.

👉 RSVP is required – reserve your spot by visiting: www.projectpromofnonv.com and clicking on the events tab in the menu.

💛 We are also currently seeking sponsors to help make this special event possible. If your business or organization is interested in supporting an unforgettable evening of inclusion, celebration, and community connection, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, friends, caregivers, and community groups who would love to be part of this heartwarming evening!

06/03/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones you never see coming.

Many of us know Ronnie Borchert as one of the hosts of our Builders Workshop. We see him throughout the week bringing Dave to Art, Dance/Ukulele, Friday Morning Activities, and Aktion Club. What many may not know is that Ronnie is also a professional musician with deep connections in the rock music world.

One of Ronnie's current projects is an Ozzy Osbourne tribute album being released this July by Eonian Records. As part of the project, Eonian Records has pledged to donate a portion of the album's proceeds to Expand-Able Horizons!

Because the record label is making this donation, many of the talented musicians involved generously donated their time to help make the project happen. We were completely surprised and incredibly touched by this gesture.

The first video from the album has just been released and includes a message of support from Eonian Records and Marq Torien, lead singer of the BulletBoys, along with information about Expand-Able Horizons. The video concludes with our logo and website, helping introduce our mission to an entirely new audience.

You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQnieZwZO7M

If you know Marq Torien from the BulletBoys, you'll recognize him right away. And if you're wondering where Ronnie is, look for the two-tone guitar!

We are so grateful to Ronnie, Eonian Records, Marq Torien, and everyone who donated their time and talent to support our organization. Your generosity means more than words can express.

Now let's help them sell a lot of records!

Marq Torien “Flying High Again”From the album: ‘OZZY / SABBATH - T...

05/31/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Monday, June 1, starting at 5:00 PM. Aktion Club in the Dining Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Tuesday, June 2, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Ceramics in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, June 3, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, June 4, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builder's Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We build a variety of things from LEGO, Lincoln Logs, wood, cork, paper - and anything else we can think of.

Friday, June 5, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We enjoy a mix of puzzles, games, art, gardening, and sports. This is the day for our First Friday Movie. We'll be watching Horse Camp, starting at 10:00 AM. Last week Laura and Mitch from TaoZen Sound Design came with singing bowls and a gong and we found ourselves relaxing into a sound bath.

05/25/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Monday, May 25. It's Memorial Day, a day of gratitude and remembrance for all the people who fought for our country and didn't make it home.

Tuesday, May 26. DANCE/UKULELE CLASS IS CANCELLED. Our room is being used for elections through June 9. The next dance class will be on June 23.

Wednesday, May 27, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, May 28, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builder's Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We build many different things from LEGO, Lincoln Logs, wood, cork, paper, etc.

Friday, May 29, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We will be doing a mix of puzzles, games, art, and sports. This week we will plant our garden. Remember to dress for the weather and bring tools and gloves, if you have them. If you have plants or seeds to contribute, we would love to have them. Our new air cleaner is installed in the room, thanks to Glen Bring, maintenance specialist at the Community Center.

The DART bus is in service again for the Art and Dance/Ukulele Classes. Call Diana Thomas, the dispatcher, at 775.783.6456 to get on the schedule. You need to call Diana even if Chris and Alison used to pick you up.

05/21/2026

Print Block art at Gardnerville! 😊

Look at these artsy prints made by our wonderful artists at Expand-Able Horizons in Gardnerville! And know what's even cooler? They upcycled styrofoam to make the print blocks. Awesome right?

Sweetest thanks to Suzanne Towse for sharing this photo. ❤️

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We have FREE Weekly Wonders in these locations:

1. Lake Mansion - Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm, inside the classroom
2. Gardnerville - Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Douglas County Senior & Community Center (Expand-Able Horizons)
3. Sparks - Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center
4. Reno Public Market - Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm at Makers Paradise

Art supplies are provided, and Aides/Caregivers are welcome to attend the workshops, as needed.

We would like to thank the City of Reno Government Access Advisory Committee and the City of Sparks, Nevada Government Parks & Recreation Department for their generous assistance in making the Weekly Wonders program possible.
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05/18/2026

Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time for dancing! Join us this Saturday, May 23rd from 2:00–3:00 pm at the Douglas County Community Center in the South Activity Room for another afternoon of Country Dance fun.

05/18/2026

Join the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Kiwanis Aktion Club Carson Valley for Aktion’s Fun Walk 2026 on Monday, June 8 from 9 AM – 11 AM.

Mark your calendars and lace up those sneakers. 👟💙

Join the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Kiwanis Aktion Club Carson Valley for Aktion’s Fun Walk 2026 on Monday, June 8 from 9 AM – 11 AM.

This community walk celebrates and supports kids and adults with disabilities while bringing our community together one step at a time.

📍 Starting Point: Heritage Park, Gardnerville
Route support will include patrol vehicle es**rt, MRAP & Bearcat support vehicles, and traffic control assistance along the route.

We hope to see you there for a morning full of connection, community, and fun.

Town of Minden Town of Gardnerville Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley

05/18/2026

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These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Monday, May 18, starting at 5:00 PM. Aktion Club in the Dining Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Tuesday, May 19, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Ceramics in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, May 20, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center . The DART bus is in service again for this class, and also for the Dance/Ukulele Class. Call Diana Thomas, the dispatcher, at 775.783.6456 to get on the schedule. You need to call Diana even if Chris and Alison used to pick you up.

Thursday, May 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builder's Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We build many different things from LEGO, Lincoln Logs, wood, cork, paper, etc.

Friday, May 22, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We will be doing a mix of puzzles, games, art, and sports. This week we'll be taking a Sound Bath. TaoZen Sound Designs is coming to surround us in the sounds of nature with some very special instruments. Do you know the sound of singing bowls? We will hear them on Friday morning, starting at 10:00 AM.

Saturday, May 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Country Dance in the South Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us for a fun hour as we listen and follow the calls for line, circle and square dances.

Picture of the Week: At Builder's Workshop, Jacob and Mary were putting the string on the bean tower for our garden. Thank you, Sherryl Eyre, for donating the tower.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Tuesday, May 12, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Dance/Ukulele in the North Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center. The DART bus is in service again for this class, and also for the Art Class. Call Diana Thomas, the dispatcher, at 775.783.6456 to get on the schedule. You need to call Diana even if Chris and Alison used to pick you up.

Wednesday, May 13, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, May 14, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builder's Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We build many different things from LEGO, Lincoln Logs, wood, cork, paper, etc.

Friday, May 8, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We will be doing a mix of puzzles, games, art, and sports. We will be going to the Library, leaving the Community Center at 10:00 AM on the DART bus, and returning by 11:30 AM.

Picture of the Week: Some of the Art Class worked on a giant rainbow collage.