Community news briefs for week of June 26

Pitch, hit and run at Churchill County Fairgrounds

The Fallon Elks No. 2239 will host a pitch, hit and run on Saturday, July 22 at the Regional Baseball Fields at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. Children ages 7-14 are welcome to attend.

For information, call 916-201-9543 or email rickmccusker@cccomm.net

Adult Chautauqua Theater program

The Churchill County Museum will hold an Adult Chautauqua Theater Program at 5:30 p.m., beginning July 12.

Love history? Love acting? Want to try something new? The Churchill County Museum’s Adult Chautauqua Theater Program begins July 12 at 5:30 p.m. Following the great success of the Young Chautauqua Program, adults will now have their chance to bring a chosen character to life.

 Participants will meet weekly to research, study, and become a local historical figure, with a final performance planned for later this fall. Free and open to ages 18 and up, classes will be held at the Churchill County Museum at 1050 S. Maine St., with Glen Perazzo as instructor.

To register, call the museum at 775-423-3677 or visit the museum front desk.

Tasteful Thursdays

Western Nevada College and Churchill County Museum kick off monthly “Tasteful Thursdays” June 29 at 5:30 p.m. at WNC Virgil Getto Hall, room 103.

During this month’s session museum Photo and Exhibit Curator Rae Sottile will demonstrate how to care for old photographs. Sottile will also share select pieces from the museum’s collection.

Churchill County High School reunion Aug. 18-20

The CCHS Class of 1983 will celebrate its 40th reunion Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 18-20.

The celebration will begin with social hour from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug 18 at The Grid Restaurant in Fallon, and continue with breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Oats Park Arts Center and 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at The Grid.

The celebration will also include tours, activities, a class picture, and a concert. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share, as well as beverages and chairs.

For information, call 775-423-0120.

Water information

The water call center telephone number is 775-867-5923, and it will be staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The dedicated email address is Highwater23@churchillcountynv.gov.

• Residents should use the email address or telephone number for non-emergency calls.

• High-water mitigation officials have created an interactive flood modeling map which is now available on the city of Fallon and Churchill County websites. This map allows residents to enter their address in the top right-hand corner and pull up the flood modeling map for their home or business.

In addition, paper maps of the potential flood areas are posted at the main public entrance to the Churchill County Administrative Building, 155 N. Taylor St., in Fallon. This is the entrance at the corner of North Taylor and A streets. The building is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and residents are welcome to stop by to see the maps during those hours.

• Sandbags are only available for pickup Mondays at the county’s Miners Road yard.

• Important websites to remember:

City of Fallon: www.fallonnevada.gov

Churchill County: www.churchillcountynv.gov

Truckee River Operating Agreement (water reports): www.troa.net

Lahontan Valley News: nevadaappeal.com/news/lahontan-valley.

School-to-career

The Churchill County High School. school-to-career program will host a community career fair at the Rafter 3C Arena on Aug. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Local businesses and entrepreneurs should call Sue Segura at 775-790-1139 and register to host a table at the event. Businesses interested in offering students mentorship, internships, apprentice opportunities and scholarships should also contact Segura directly.

About 1,000 attendees are expected.

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.

After completing their first year, Master Gardeners make an annual commitment to 10 hours of continuing education and 20 hours volunteering wherever their knowledge and skills best fit community needs.

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 through July 28, and can be completed online. For more 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.

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

Rotary Club of Fallon

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

July 11: Mayor Ken Tedford

July 18: Black Family Treats and Gifts

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is open.

For information, or to register your child visit: https://bit.ly/ChurchillCSDKindergartenRegistration important notes.

Your child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 21, the first day of school for kindergarten.

For questions regarding registration, contact Selena Gomes or Debra Shyne by emailing registration@churchillcsd.com or by calling 775-423-5184.

Churchill County Library

Summer Reading Program is back.

Patrons and residents of all ages are welcome to join the Summer Reading Program which runs to July 31. Register online at: bit.ly/CCLSummerReading or stop by the library to sign up. Enjoy free books and programs all summer. When you read, you’ll have a chance to win the grand prize raffle for your age group. Just bring your reading log to the library during the Summer Reading Program and receive a free book and raffle ticket each visit.

Pennington Life Center

Stop by the Pennington Life Center in June for the many activities planned for the month. https://nv-churchillcounty2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/17350/June-2023-activities?fbclid=IwAR1BPJQj2ohErC73zmjUh1Os13COYeA2CiVKu2363aN5o4src0pp1blTUnE

Plenty of good eats at the Pennington Life Center in June: https://nv-churchillcounty2.civicplus.com/.../June-2023... 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+.

Health services

Schedule of health services available in June which includes select vaccines for adults and children, blood pressure checks and COVID testing. Call 775-423-6695, option 2 with any questions.

Full schedule: https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/.../Test-vax-schedule...

Flood insurance

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 or private insurance companies. More information may be found at https://doi.nv.gov/Consumers/Homeowners-Insurance/Flood-Insurance.