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Armed Forces Day
Fallon — The fifth annual Fallon Armed Forces Day is slated for May 17 at the Rafter 3C Complex, 255 Sheckler Road, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A free lunch will be provided to U.S. military and veterans as well as to first responders. Armed Forces Day will also feature crafters, vendors, food, live music and more.
Register for a booth or become a sponsor. Contract nevadacommunityalliance.com or call 775-315-6571.
The Car & Bike Show is held in conjunction with the Fallon Armed Forces Day.
Early registration is $25 and event day registration is $35. Preregister at nevadacommunityalliance.com. For questions call Davey at 775-350-0117.
Sparks — The event will occur at the American Legion Post building on 730 4th St., on May 17 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
There will be a military tributes exhibit, military vehicles displays, Junior ROTC demonstrations, free kid activities, food and live music, silent auction and raffles.
Nevada Veterans Coalition
April 24, 3 p.m. unaccompanied service at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley.
For information, info@supportnnvc.org
Service Academy 2025 session
Join us April 26 in the third-floor theater at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Joe Crowley Student Union for an informative session about applying to U.S. military academies.
The program begins at 9 a.m., and academy exhibits will be available for participants.
Month of the Military Child
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community.
Nevada Guard retiree monthly meetings
• The Nevada Air Guard’s monthly breakfast is on the second Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Reno Elks Club.
• The Nevada Army Guard’s breakfast is on the second Monday of the month at 8 a.m. at the Carson City Elks Club on Nevada Street.
There is no charge from the Elks for the breakfast. Each meeting normally features a guest speaker. Guests are welcome.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno can help with academic advisement, college applications, educational benefits, academic review and referrals to community resources.
Veterans Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program for veterans. For information, call 775-829-9007 or email vub@TMCC.edu. The website is vub.tmcc.edu.
Patriots to Education
Nevada school districts are preparing to recruit for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Many districts still have immediate openings for this current school year.
Veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and their spouses usually possess the qualities that schools value in their team members. Take a look at the Patriots to Education website, patriotstoeducation-nv.org.
Senior Companion volunteers
The Senior Companion volunteers ages 55 and older provide basic social support to seniors over the age of 60 years old.
The seniors who receive volunteer services generally live alone, need respite care, have limited access to outside resources, and lack social support. Volunteer services may include taking clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, socializing, or engaging in fun activities.
For qualifying volunteers, a small stipend is available for services; transportation reimbursement is provided for all volunteers.
This program is sponsored by AmeriCorps Seniors and the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division.
For information, contact Polly at polly@sisnv.org
Veterans’ assistance
• Veterans Crisis Line — The confidential crisis chat has three ways to obit help. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Chat at Veterans CrisisLine.net or text to 838255.
• Adult health center — More to Life adult day health center is here to help families. For information go to adultdaycarereno.com or call 775-358-1988.
• Northern Nevada Wheelchair Program — The program serves Northern Nevada by recycling serviceable medical equipment and clothing. This program is supported by the American Legion, Community 4 Veterans, Disable American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Call or text 760-500-0857 or email nnvwcp@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 16 trivia games
The American Legion Post 16 in Fallon announces announce it will keep its trivia game going since it had positive reviews from everyone. Join Post 16 every Wednesday night.
Registration begins at 7 p.m. and game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fallon's fabulous host Tami will be running our games. You do not have to be a member of the American Legion to attend.
Summer Salute benefits veterans’ groups
A benefit car show will be Saturday, May 24, at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno.
Proceeds are donated to the Veterans Guest House and Honor Flight Nevada.
For questions, contact Dennis Lindsay, 530-318-2369, dennislindsaygroup@gmail.com or Allen Jewell, 775-781-1747, allenjewell53@yahoo.com.
Military articles and news briefs are compiled by the Nevada News Group. Questions may be directed to SNMGmilitaryeditor@gmail.com.