Community news briefs for week of Jan. 22

Free radon kits

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Nevada Radon Education program is offering free short-term radon test kits through Feb. 29, while supplies last.

The kits are available at Extension offices. including the Fallon office on Sheckler Road and partner locations. A list can be found at https://extension.unr.edu/radon/test-kit-locations.aspx.

For real estate agents seeking information, free continuing education classes are available throughout the state. To schedule a class, contact Chris Kelly at chrisk@unr.edu.

For information on radon, testing and mitigation, visit https://extension.unr.edu/radon/default.aspx.

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 should attend FAFSA (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 you complete the FAFSA. You do not have to be enrolled at UNR to benefit from their guidance. 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 Continuing Education classes 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 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 for the public to purchase through WNC Foundation.

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

The CDC supports Early Childhood Education and offers comprehensive child care services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

For information or to purchase 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 https://nv-churchillcounty2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/17667/Jan-2024-activities.

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 director at clquillen@churchillcountylibrary.org or call 775-423-7581 for more 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.

• 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.

• 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

Jury questionnaires

Jury questionnaires have been mailed to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially serve as jurors for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Township in 2024.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to help the courts determine who is eligible to be summoned for jury trials during the year. Receiving the questionnaire does not mean you have been summoned for a trial.

Individuals who believe they have a statutory reason for being excused should return their questionnaires right away to help avoid being summoned for a trial. If an individual believes they have another reason outside the statutory excuses they must contact District Court office at 775-423-6088 and speak with staff prior to submitting their questionnaire.

Prospective jurors are strongly encouraged to complete the questionnaire on-line. Otherwise, questionnaires may be mailed back or dropped off in person to the Jury Commissioner, 73 N. Maine St., Fallon, NV 89406. Return the questionnaire within two weeks of receipt.

Individuals who do not return the questionnaire are still subject to being summoned for a trial at a later date.

Should you still have questions prior to submitting the questionnaire, call the Jury Commissioner’s Office at 775-423-6088 and staff will assist you.