Community news briefs for week of Jan. 15

Legacies of the Silver State

The expiration date for discount certificates offered in conjunction with book sales and author signings at His Inspirations on Small Business Saturday have been extended until Valentine’s Day.

Legacies of the Silver State: Nevada Goes to War is a book about World War II veterans with Nevada ties. The book was written by Nevada News Group journalists Ken Beaton, David C. Henley and Steve Ranson.

FAFSA Night

Parents and students can attend Free Application for Federal Student Aid night from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 31 in the Churchill County High School library.

You will need your 2022 tax information as well as all of your Social Security numbers for the application. Bring a laptop or Chromebook as well.

The University of Nevada, Reno will be onsite and will help complete the FAFSA. You do not have to be enrolled at UNR. Every student entering college or trade school should complete the FAFSA.

Dates to remember:

Jan. 31: CCHS FAFSA night

Feb. 15: Complete the FAFSA for UNR freshmen scholarships

April 1: Must have completed the FAFSA for Nevada Promise

WNC continuing education

Western Nevada College’s community-oriented education courses beginning early this year are all about self-improvement and self-interest.

Continuing Education’s classes available to the public range from Intro to the Swiss Alphorn, to Screenwriting 101, to Women’s Self-Defense, LinkedIn 101, Ukulele for Beginners, and more.

Learn more about WNC’s Continuing Education program at wnc.edu/continuing-education. Register for new classes at https://wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest/.

For information, phone 775-445-4210.

Youth baseball signups

Fallon Youth Baseball signups have begun and will be open until Feb. 23.

The program includes T-ball, Rookies, Minors, Majors and Babe Ruth. Coaches are also needed.

A skills draft for Minors and Majors is Feb. 24. Opening day is March 23.

Please use your same account from previous years. Do not create a new account. Once you log in, click on leagues tab to register.

The website is fallonyouthbaseball.leagueapps.com.

For questions, contact Andrew Howells at 775-219-5465.

Creative notecards

Child Development Center children ages 1 to 5 at Western Nevada College have created notecards which are available for the public to purchase through WNC Foundation.

They painted, colored drawings, assembled paper collages, and more in this unique and precious collection of notecards.

By purchasing these notecards, individuals are contributing to the educational initiatives, programs and activities offered at the CDC.

Each package of notecards sells for $15 and includes two notecards for each piece of artwork for a total of 12 of cards.

For more than 30 years, the CDC has been a cherished community resource. The CDC supports Early Childhood Education and offers comprehensive child care services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. With a focus on holistic child development, the CDC has been consistently recognized as the Nevada Appeal's Best Child/Day Care Provider for the sixth year in a row.

For more information or to purchase these treasured cards, phone 775-445-3000 or they can be purchased online at wnc.edu/swag.

Pennington Life Center

Stop by the Pennington Life Center in January for the many activities planned for the month. Activities may be found at

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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.

Rotary Club of Fallon

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

Churchill County Library

The Churchill Library Association is looking for new board members. Email clquillen@churchillcountylibrary.org or call 775-423-7581 for information.

Special events:

• Spice Club in January looks at ginger. Tag the library on social media and share what you have made with this spice.

• Computer basics classes offered by Tech Services Librarian Joe on Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Pennington Life Center. Need help understanding basic computer commands? Come on out.

• Need a career change? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job on Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at the library.

• Drop-in 3D printing workshop takes place Jan. 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Using the library’s 3D printer, make objects, both useful and pretty, and learn more about this popular technology.

• Book discussion groups for adults continues on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in the library annex. This month’s topic is “new year, new you.” Bring your favorite read on this topic to discuss and share with others. Light refreshments served.

• Elementary Book Club meets in the Library Annex on Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. for those in elementary school. January’s book is “The Lion of Mars” and it can be reserved to take home at:bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub