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Democratic Sawyer-Bryan annual dinner
The Churchill County Democrats’ annual Sawyer-Bryan dinner and fundraiser will be Saturday, March 29 at the Fallon Convention Center.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Wildhorse Cafe. Nevada State Treasurer Zack Conine will be this year’s keynote speaker. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.
RSVP by March 15 to SawyerBryanDinner@gmail.com or by mail to Churchill County Democrats, P.O. Box 1525, Fallon, NV 89407.
Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by sending a check to Churchill County Democrats. They may also be purchased at the door by cash, check, or credit card.
Churchill County Republicans
Churchill County’s Lincoln Day Dinner is March 15 at the Fallon Convention Center in Fallon. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Single tickets are $70; two tickets $130; table of eight for $520.
The best way to get your tickets is to send a check to 2040 W. Williams Ave., #364. Fallon, NV 89406, or call Bob Johnson at 775-426-3850 or text Leslie 775-426-8152.
The regular Churchill County Republican Central Committee meeting has moved to the Old Post Office on Main Street. The next meeting is March 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
AAUW fundraiser March 15
AAUW American Association of University Women presents Brooklyn on Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Fallon Theater.
Special guest Sean Cummings the “Tahoe Bagpiper” will entertain with Bagpipe music and the story of the Scottish Highland Bagpipe.
Hors d’oeuvres at noon with the movie at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at Jeff's and AAUW members, and at the door. $20 donation includes movie, Hors d’oeuvres, Irish coffee and sweets. All proceeds go to local scholarships.
PACC spring musical
Tickets for the Performing Arts of Churchill County original children’s musical, “Land of Make Believe,” are available at paccnv.org.
Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 as seating allows. Performances will be at the Churchill County High School Theatre on April 3-5 at 7 p.m. with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on April 5.
Written by PACC Director Tim Wuth, the musical story follows siblings Bruce and Robin on a fun-filled journey through the Land of Make Believe as they meet classic characters including Little Red Riding Hood, the Fairy Godmother, the Evil Stepmother and more.
PACC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the Fallon and Churchill County community by providing opportunities to participate in the preforming arts as a performer, technician and audience member. For information visit the website or email paccnv22@gmail.com.
Home and Garden show
Mark your calendar for the 26th annual Soroptimist Home & Garden Show at the Fallon Convention Center.
This year’s show is the weekend of April 12-13.
Vendor applications are now available. Email teresa.walden@bannerhealth.com or call 775-842-6215.
CEDA March breakfast
The March Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association Business Council breakfast features Derild Parsons, superintendent of the Churchill County School District.
The March 26 breakfast begins at 7 a.m. at the Stockman’s Steakhouse Casino. RSVP to Taylor at t.metz@cedaatrtracts.com.
Parsons became superintendent in May 2023. He began working for the school district in February 2000 at West End Elementary School. When West End closed, he moved to Lahontan Elementary School. He later became the Dean of Students at Churchill County High School before becoming director of special services and then director of learning and innovation
Parsons teaching experience includes 11 years at the sixth-grade level and special education. Parsons has a Master of Education in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Greenwave Hall of Fame
Nominations are now being accepted until May 31 for the Greenwave Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Categories for this year include teams, athletes, coaches and supporters of Greenwave athletics. The date for this year’s induction is Sept. 27 at the Fallon Convention Center.
Nomination forms may be found at greenwavehof.com for the categories. Any application received after May 31 will be considered for the following year.
The committee urges nominators to review the packet and take their time in completing the application with attention to detail and supplemental material. Failure to answer and complete each question will result in rejection, and the person nominating will be asked to resubmit.
Once the nominators complete the application packet, they should return it to the GHOF via email to greenwavehalloffame@gmail.com. If the nominators feel as though they need to mail the packet, they may do so before the deadline to the following address:
Greenwave Hall of Fame
2040 Reno Hwy Box 217
Fallon, NV 89406
Fallon Elks Club
St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage is March 23 beginning at 5 p.m.
Cost is $15 and $7 for 12 and under.
Fallon Elks Lodge is located at 93 W. Center St.
Learn to quilt
Have you always wanted to learn to quilt, but didn’t know where to start? Or have you been wanting to start sewing again, but didn’t know where to start?
Now’s your chance – it’s quilting time at the museum.
Beginning March 19, the ‘My Kinda Town’ Block-of-the-Month class will be held every third Wednesday each month. By the end of nine months, you’ll have a 42″x54″ paper-pieced quilt top!
Taught by Workman’s Quilting Instructor Joey Brown, these classes are open to all experience levels: learn, review, and perfect your quilting skills. All quality fabric will be provided by Workman Farms. Only $25 per month for CCMA members/$30 for non-members – pay in full and the pattern is free: a $25.00 savings.
Seating is limited for this quilting class and going fast – reserve your spot now by registering at the museum front desk.
Cantaloupe Festival design contest
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair and we have a contest for you.
We are looking for two different T-shirt designs to commemorate this year's 40th anniversary: an exclusive volunteer shirt and an event shirt. Submissions may be digital, drawn or painted, but must include the following somewhere in the design: Fallon Cantaloupe Festival, 2025, 40th anniversary or 40th year or 40 years and Est. 1985.
Entries must be received no later than May 16. Include your name, a parent name (if underage), and a contact number on the back of the submission or on a sticky note attached. The winners will receive a family four-pack of passes and four shirts.
Entries may be dropped off at the following locations: Fallon Chamber (290 W. Williams Ave.); or Financial Horizons Credit Union (2711 Reno Highway)
Young Chautauqua Program
The Churchill County Museum’s Young Chautauqua Program for youth ages 12-18 continues every Thursday through April 10. The free classes will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. at 1050 S. Maine St.
Instructor Glen Perazzo and the museum staff will guide performers through the process of researching a chosen historical figure to create and perform an entertaining monologue. This year’s theme is “Jaunts and Journeys.”
For information, call the museum’s education curator Jennifer Jones at 775-423-3677, ext. 4.
Fallon Rotary
Fallon Rotary Club is looking for volunteers for some upcoming events, namely the golf tournament, bingo, and the centennial party.
Rotary District 5190 Top Gun Conference 2025: May 2-4; the conference registration is now open and the cost is $225 a person for the whole weekend; registration link is here: district5190.org/Events/rotary-district-5190-top-gun-conference-2025
Rotary Club of Fallon's Centennial Party: June 14.
Golf Tournament: June 21. We need a new chairperson. After years and years and years of dedication, Karla is relinquishing the reins on this event.
Demotion Dinner Party: an evening in June
Greenwave QB Club
The Greenwave Quarterback Club is seeking volunteers to join the organization. Five members will be stepping down next season, and the club would like to transition to a new team.
The Greenwave Quarterback Club helps the Churchill County High school football team by overseeing multiple fundraising events including a golf tournament and catering. The funds raised help support the football program, varsity dinners and the snack bar and also provide meals for double days.
If interested, contact fallongreenwavefootball@gmail.com or send a Facebook message.
For questions, contact or talk to any Greenwave QB Club member.
Pennington Life Center
Stop by the Pennington Life Center in March for the many activities planned.
Plenty of good eats at the Pennington Life Center: 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.
Churchill County Library
Help us welcome spring in March at the Churchill County Library and enjoy programming, books, online resources and more.
A reminder that all library programming is free and open to the public.
For children:
• “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read books before entering school. Recognition given for every 100 books read on the way to 1,000! Sign-ups accepted at any time at: bit.ly/CCL1000BBK.
• Reading with Rover takes place March 13 at 3:30 p.m. Come practice your reading skills on the best listeners and keep the book you choose to read! Geared to ages 6-11, but all are welcome.
• STEAM sessions every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Choose from science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that vary from week to week. Geared to kids ages six through 11, but all are welcome.
• Come out for children’s story time on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and again on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each week’s story time will feature the same children’s content with picture books and a craft to accompany most stories. Geared to children ages 3-5, but all kids are welcome to participate.
• Elementary Book Club meets March 28 at 3 p.m. in the Library Annex for those in grades 3 through 5. Reserve your spot at: bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub.
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