Community news briefs for week of July 31

Home Horticulture Certificate Program

University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering its online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, Aug. 2 to Sept. 28. The program is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about gardening in Nevada and is also a prerequisite for those interested in becoming a certified Nevada Master Gardener.

The cost is $275 and includes recorded lectures, readings, homework and online question-and-answer sessions with specialists and local gardening professionals. Sessions take place via Zoom, from noon to 1 p.m., Thursdays, and conclude with a final exam before certification.

The certificate program includes instruction on a variety of topics, such as soils, composting, native plants, small fruits and integrated pest management. Katelyn Brinkerhoff, statewide Master Gardener coordinator, said that the online program was developed to be accessible to everyone in Nevada.

Applications for Master Gardener training open after participants pass the Home Horticulture Certification Program final exam. Master Gardener training costs $25 and takes place Oct. 26 to Dec. 28. It includes online readings, lectures and live question-and-answer sessions, while county-specific in-person activities may also be added to the schedule.

Registration for the Home Horticulture Certificate Program is open now through July 28, and can be completed online. For information on classes, email Brinkerhoff at ExtensionMasterGardener@unr.edu.

Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at plessick@unr.edu or 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.

August music

A week before the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair begins at the Rafter 3C Complex, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers appear Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. on the Centennial Stage. Crimmins began his current music career in Atlanta with a determination to bring Ragtime and 1920s style Dixieland Jazz to new audiences.

A multi-instrumentalist and music academic, Crimmins writes songs and arrangements for a classic New Orleans style horn section consisting of trumpet, clarinet and trombone. This free performance is also presented in cooperation with the mayor, city council and city of Fallon.

The Fallon Cantaloupe Festival’s lineup opens on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. with Queensrÿche, a progressive metal band from Bellevue, Wash.

For the country western crowd, Ned LeDoux plays Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Rafter’s arena. LeDoux recently appeared in Elko.

The Kaycee, Wyoming native is following in the steps of his late father, Chris LeDoux, a rodeo star in the 1970s and 80s. After Chris LeDoux retired from rodeo, he began his musical career in the 1980s.

Opening for LeDoux is Justin Lee, a performer with Nevada roots including some that have been placed in Churchill County.

Lee began writing songs as teenager and has mastered his craft with some of the top Nashville producers, engineers, songwriters and musicians. Six years ago, Lee a Justin released single, “Like I’ve Fallen.”

For tickets to see any musical act or attend the festival, go to https://aftontickets.com/falloncantaloupefestival.

Boots ‘N’ Britches Play Days

August 16 Location: Fairview Arena (Main Outdoor Arena), 3C Event Complex

All ages are welcome. We offer barrel racing, breakaway roping, figure 8, goat tying, pole bending, and goat tail un-decorating, plus a separate lead line option for youth 7 and under.

Club membership is $25/person or $60/household for the season which includes all six summer dates and puts the participant/s in for awards eligibility. Each added event fee is based on the participant’s age. For information and to register visit ChurchillCountyRecreation.org.

Rotary Club of Fallon

Rotary meets every Tuesday at noon at the Stockman’s Steakhouse. Each meeting usually has a speaker. Guests are welcome.

Churchill County Library

The Churchill Library Association’s popular fundraiser, Books, Bites & Beverages, returns to the library on Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments, beverages, raffle baskets and a wine pull. Come out for a fun evening and support the library. Tickets are $30 and available at the library or at the door the night of the event.

Special events:

• U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen’s office representative holds open hours at the library on Aug. 10 at 1 p.m.

• Reading with Rover takes place on Aug. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Children can practice their reading to a very forgiving and patient audience of therapy dogs.

• Stop Motion Animation workshop on Aug.16 at 3:30 p.m.

• Need a career change? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job on Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library.

• Elementary Book Club begins Aug. 24 at 3:30 p.m. for second, third and fourth graders who really loved the Summer Reading Program. Kids will read and discuss one book each month and the books are yours to keep.

Pennington Life Center

Stop by the Pennington Life Center in August for the many activities planned for the month.

Plenty of good eats at the Pennington Life Center in August: All are welcome to partake. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $6 for those under age 60 and a suggested donation of $3 for those 60 and older.

Hazard mitigation plan input

Churchill County, the City of Fallon and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe have launched a planning effort to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The purpose of the plan is to assess risks to life and property posed by natural and manmade disasters and to identify ways to reduce those risks.

The plan is required under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 as a pre-requisite for receiving certain forms of federal disaster assistance.

An update to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is being supervised by the Local Emergency Planning Committee which is gathering information and seeking input from residents and the public.

Opportunities for public participation on the plan update include a public questionnaire and review/public comments on the draft plan. All comments received from the public will be documented and considered for inclusion in the plan. The county anticipates submittal of the draft plan to the Churchill County Commissioners for adoption in late 2023 before final submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Public comments and participation are welcomed and encouraged. Begin by participating in a brief local hazards survey at: https://que7lfsr6.supersurvey.com. The survey will close on Sept. 1.

Public meetings for input and comments on the plan will occur and be announced this summer and fall.

For questions on this process, contact Steve Endacott, city of Fallon Emergency Manager at sendacott@fallonnevada.gov

Kindergarten registration

Bring your child with you and register for kindergarten.

There is no need to register if your child is already registered or your child attends Northside Early Learning Center until the end of this school year as your child will automatically roll up.

Once registration is complete, you and your child may take a tour of the school and meet the staff!

Important information if registering:

Your child must be 5 on or before Aug. 21 (first day of school for kindergarten).

Please bring: your child's state-issued birth certificate, poof of address, a valid ID for parent/guardian, and your child's current immunization record.

To register before this event, visit bit.ly/ChurchillCSDKindergartenRegistration or churchillcsd.com.