Community bulletin board for Feb. 20-26

Children’s musical auditions

The Performing Arts of Churchill County (PACC) group would like to invite all children in grades 3-6 to audition for “Orphan Train.”

Children’s musical auditions

The Performing Arts of Churchill County (PACC) group would like to invite all children in grades 3-6 to audition for “Orphan Train.”

Audition applications are due Feb. 27 by 9 a.m. Auditions are March 4 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Oats Park Gymnasium, on the corner of South Sherman Street and Court Street in Fallon. Students are also required to attend one pre-audition workshop on either March 1 or 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with costumes, hair and makeup, set design and construction, etc. For more information and to complete an application visit the website at www.paccnv.org.

Young Chautauqua program

The Churchill County Museum and instructor Glen Perazzo encourage ages 12-18 to participate in the new Young Chautauqua program. Performers will learn how to bring historical figures to life on stage through theatrical monologue and in full costume.

Meetings are every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. starting March 1 at the museum, 1050 South Maine Street in Fallon.

This year’s character theme will focus on Fallon’s historical figures, diversity and families.

For more information please call the museum’s education curator Jennifer Jones at 775-423-3677, ext. 1224. Registration forms are available at ccmuseum.org or at the front desk.

Folk music at the CAC

Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs are an energetic Americana band from Bozeman, Montana, that infuses four-part harmonies, engaging songwriting, and rock ‘n’ roll drive into a modern approach to traditional folk music.

They perform in Fallon on March 11.

The box office, Art Bar and galleries open at 6 p.m., with the performance beginning one hour later.

Tickets are $17 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Youth and students (with valid student ID) $10. Tickets are available at Jeff’s Copy Express or call the Churchill Arts Center at 775-423-1440.

Literary reading

Michael P. Branch is a writer, humorist, environmentalist, father, and desert rat who lives with his wife and two young daughters in the western Great Basin Desert.

The Art Bar & Galleries open at 5 p.m., and the literary reading begins Saturday at 5:30 p.m. It is free to the public. This reading is presented in cooperation with the Churchill Library Association and supported by Nevada Humanities.

His work includes nine published books, one of which is the Pulitzer Prize-nominated John Muir’s Last Journey: South to the Amazon and East to Africa. His recent books include: Raising Wild: Dispatches from a Home in the Wilderness (2016), Rants from the Hill: On Packrats, Bobcats, Wildfires, Curmudgeons, a Drunken Mary Kay Lady, and Other Encounters with the Wild in the High Desert (2017), “The Best Read Naturalist”: Nature Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson (2017), How to Cuss in Western: And Other Missives from the High Desert (2018), and On the Trail of the Jackalope (2022).

In his new book, On the Trail of the Jackalope: How a Legend Captured the World’s Imagination and Helped Us Cure Cancer, Branch explores the never-before-told story of the horned rabbit – the myths, the hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired – and how it became a cultural touchstone of the American West.

Youth awards

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is seeking nominations for the Youth Serving Veterans Award.

If you know of someone, age 19 or younger, or a group of young people (same age requirement applies) who is making a difference in the lives of veterans or the veterans’ community, now is the time to speak up and nominate them. https://buff.ly/3Zb99Zm

WNC nursing

WNC's Nursing program applicants are reminded of upcoming dates to take the required entrance exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Testing is scheduled Feb. 24, March 3 and March 16. Testing is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cedar Building 320 on the Carson City campus.

Check in at 8:30 a.m. Students must complete the entrance exam no later than April 1, 2023, to be considered for admission into the Fall 2023 Nursing program.

For information, contact the Nursing and Allied Health office at 775-445-4425 or email nursing.alliedhealth@wnc.edu.

Churchill Lincoln Day dinner

The Churchill County Republican Central Committee has announced newly elected Gov. Joe Lombardo will attend this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner on March 18.

Lombardo will also be attending other county’s Lincoln Day dinners in addition to the local one.

In addition to the announced state office holders, Smith said local Republicans will be in attendance.

Two other constitutional officers have confirmed their attendance. Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony served on the Las Vegas City Council from 2009 to December 2022. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University (Michigan) in 1980 and both his masters and doctorate degrees from UNLV.

Andy Mathews, the state’s newest controller, was an assemblyman from District 37 in Las Vegas. As a legislator, he opposed destructive tax increases and introduced several reform measures to increase government transparency and efficiency.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-churchill-county-lincoln-day-dinner-tickets-534637955517

Flood insurance

Floods can happen anytime, anywhere, sometimes with little to no warning; and Nevada is certainly no exception.

Changing weather patterns and an increase in severe weather events such as these, simply can no longer be ignored and should be taken into consideration when evaluating your property’s flood risk and considering your flood insurance options.

Flood damage is not covered under standard homeowners’, commercial, and renters’ insurance policies. Even when a federal disaster is declared, aid is usually provided in the form of low-interest loans which must be paid back and are likely to only cover a portion of your costs.

Flood insurance can protect your home or business and its contents; providing the added financial assistance you may need to help you recover faster. Keep in mind, there is typically a 30-day waiting period for policies to take effect.

Policies are available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private insurance companies. More information may be found at https://doi.nv.gov/Consumers/Homeowners-Insurance/Flood-Insurance/

Radon awareness

Reducing high levels of radon in your home helps reduce your risk of lung cancer. Here are some steps to protect yourself radon-caused lung cancer:

• Stop smoking and discourage smoking in your home.

• Seal cracks in floors and walls with materials designed for this purpose.

• Increase air flow in your house by opening windows and using fans and vents.

• Ask about radon-resistant construction techniques if you are buying a new home.

Learn more at extension.unr.edu/radon.

Churchill County Library

Things are ramping up in 2023 with some new and familiar events and happenings at the Churchill County Library.

Author Michael Branch will be at the Churchill Arts Council discussing his work on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Nevada Humanities in conjunction with the Churchill County Library.

• Writer’s Group meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Discover what area writers are inspired by and working on and bring your own manuscript.
• Knitting Club meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m. All are welcome from the beginner to advanced skilled folks.
•  An exhibit of Nevada State Parks featuring photos from the Churchill County Museum is up all month.
•  Library hours of operation are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Spring Craft Fair

The Spring Craft Fair is March 24-25 at Oasis Community Church, 1520 S. Maine St.

To reserve a booth, go to falloncommunity.com or call 775-315-6571

Oats Park Arts School

Here’s the new 2023 Winter/Spring schedule for the Oats Park Art School.

Lots of fun workshops in store from Carly Strauss, Jeanne Evatt, Lori Bishop, Mandie Koeckes of Great Basin Apothecary, Megan Peterson, and our Art School Director Anne Johnson.

Classes are already filling up quickly – visit the school website at https://www.lepetitateliernv.com soon to reserve your spot.

Pennington Center

What's for lunch? Check out the February offerings at the Pennington Life Center and stop by for your favorites! Lunch served promptly at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room. All ages are welcome.

Menu: nv-churchillcounty2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/16849/Feb-2023-lunch-menu