Students from the Churchill County High School music program sang Christmas songs and carols during Friday night's tree lighting. The high school will have three performances next week.
Comstock Cowboys tickets
Advance tickets for the annual David John and the Comstock Cowboys Christmas concert are on for $5 each at City Hall. Tickets will not be available at the door.
The concert is Dec. 15 at the Oats Part Art Center’s Barkley Theatre
Holiday performances
High School
Dec. 17 — 7 p.m. Band/Jazz Band and Strings in the CCHS Theater
Dec. 18: — 5 p.m. Minor Details Christmas caroling at the Homestead Convalescent Center, corner of A and Taylor streets.
Dec. 18: — 7 p.m. All Choirs in the CCHS Theater
Middle school
Dec. 17 — 6th grade music concert, 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Toys for Tots news
The MCL High Desert Detachment, along with “The Lights of Christmas” program, are seeking support of the 2013 “Toys for Tots” drive. All donations stay in the community. The collection boxes are in many places around town; just look for the toys for tots poster or logo. Volunteers are needed to assist the Toys for Tots program, which is run strictly by volunteers.
Collection boxes are now in the stores such as Walmart in Fallon and Fernley, Kent’s, Walgreens in Fallon and Fernley, Fallon Auto Mall, Jeff’s Digitex, Dollar Tree, Verizon, The Slanted Porch, Total Fitness, Louie’s Dollar Store, UPS Store, and Big R.
Young and old, male or female are welcome to give whatever time they have available. The season extends through Jan. 1. Volunteers are also needed for Fernley.
Call 775-427-4054 or e-mail peko11@charter.net for information or to volunteer.
Toys for Tots at Fallon Autom Mall
Bring a new unwrapped toy (over $10) to Fallon Auto Mall and pick up a ticket to win a $500 gift certificate.
Homestead Christmas event
The Homestead Christmas event is being held Dec. 18 from 3-7 p.m. There will be entertainment, hot drinks, sweets, pictures with Santa and an opportunity to make a handmade Christmas card for our local homebound seniors to receive with their Meals on Wheels delivery on Christmas day. Please come and share in the good cheer!
For information call The Homestead at 775-428-2428.
Christmas for Kids
The Christmas for Kids 2013 Toy Drive runs through Dec. 18.
The American Legion Post No. 37 has spearheaded this toy drive for 10 years. Toys collected from the Fernley locations will be distributed to those in need in the Fernley and the surrounding area.
Any family in need of assistance for toys can go to City Hall and fill out an application for their children Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gerald C. Daniels of American Legion Post No. 37 will distribute gifts on Dec. 21 at the Main Street fire station from 8-11 a.m., in conjunction with a pancake breakfast provided by the firemen.
Families in need of assistance for toys may call 775-750-5823 or the American Legion at 775-560-5833 or 775-575-0420.
Christmas Home Tour
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 14.
The tour will showcase seven homes in the Fallon area and allow visitors to get in the holiday spirit as they explore these unique residences decked out with Christmas cheer. Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward Grad Night 2014. Tickets for the tour are available at the following businesses: Cobblestone Corner, J & K Llamas Nursery, Just Country Friends, Flower Tree Nursery,
Jeff’s Copy Express and Red Zinnia. Ticket prices are $20 per person or $15 per person for individuals 65–and-older.
Call Carol at 775-427-4136, Michele at 775-427-4996, or Skip at 775-560-9174 for information.
Wreath and Centerpiece Extravaganza
The Churchill County Library’s 10th annual Deck the Halls Wreath and Centerpiece Extravaganza is now under way.
Wreaths may be delivered to the library through Dec. 10. All wreaths will be sold in a silent auction. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10. Winners who are present may pick up their wreaths at that time.
Wreath donors may choose any theme and color scheme they wish, and may be made of natural or artificial materials. Wreaths should be delivered ready to be hung.
Funds raised through this silent auction will benefit the Churchill County Library.
Crafters welcome
Crafters of all kinds are welcome to turn out on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a fundraiser for the Student to Student Academic Club at the CCHS. Santa and elves will be there for pictures.
The space fee is $15 and tables will be provided. Contact Mary Olsen at 775-427-2181 to sign up.