Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500058
Date Issued: May 26, 2015 - 2:22pm

Join local cops for classic cars and tasty chow - all for a great cause - at the Cops and Burgers Show-N-Shine May 31

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen invites you to join him and other local law enforcement for an afternoon of classic cars, and barbequed burgers to support Special Olympics Nevada.

The 8th Annual Cops & Burgers Show-N-Shine event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Victorian Square, Sparks.

Sheriff Allen and members of his staff, Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers and other area law enforcement officers will be busy doing the barbequing while you enjoy the many different cars that revved and rolled in for the Show-N-Shine.

Burgers, chips and a beverage will be on sale for $5, with proceeds going to Special Olympics.

The Show-N-Shine is open to all cars, trucks and vehicles, any year. Registration is only $25 and includes one meal ticket and one raffle ticket. Registration for the car show opens at 8:00 am and the first 200 registrations will receive a goody bag and event dash plaque.

What: Cops and Burgers Show-N-Shine

When: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Victorian Square, Sparks

Contact: to register online: www.motosho.com/event/cops-n-burgers

Volunteers are still needed. For more information, please visit: http://www.sonv.org/events/our-fundraisers/cops-burgers-show-n-shine-car-show

Cops and Burgers Show-N-Shine is one of hundreds of events conducted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Nevada. The goal of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to partner with our communities to support Special Olympics programs through raising funds and public awareness, while enhancing the quality of life of our athletes.

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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