Please join us as the NCJFCJ celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding with an Open House on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, at its headquarters at 1041 North Virginia Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The public is invited.

Dignitaries will include guest speakers Reno Mayor Bob Cashell, Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons and Judge Chuck Weller of the Washoe County Family Court. The guest speakers and NCJFCJ President Judge Dale Koch and Executive Director Mary V. Mentaberry will talk about current NCJFCJ projects that positively impact children and families dealing with complex challenges.

Please call (775) 784-6012 or e-mail staff@ncjfcj.org to RVSP for the Open House. Free parking is available on the second level of the University Inn at 1001 North Virginia Street; enter from Sierra Street.

More events are planned for this 70th anniversary year, including:

June 6            First in the Community Lecture Series:
                         “The Role of the Family Court Judge” 

July 22-25     NCJFCJ 70th Annual Conference, San Francisco

Oct. 12            Second in the Community Lecture Series:
                         “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

Fall (TBD)    Gala anniversary dinner

Please check back for more information on these upcoming events!