The Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition is having an Opening Ceremony fund-raising party on Feb. 12 beginning at 6:30pm. The Vancouver Games begin at 7:30pm. They will be shown on three large screens.

Proceeds will benefit the coalition which is trying to bring the Games to Reno-Tahoe in 2022, as well as the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program.

The event is at The Grove, 95 Foothill Road in Reno.

Ticket are $50 for adults, $25 for ages 5-12, free for 4 and younger. Tickets are available by going to www.skytavern.com or calling (775) 342.3444 or (775) 323.5125.

Several former Olympians are expected to be at the fundraising buffet-ceremony.