Community news briefs for week of July 22

Fallon Community Day

Churchill County is hosting its annual Fallon Community Day on Aug. 10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rafter 3C Arena.

This event is designed as a fun, family back-to-school outing and will include a free barbecue, free bounce house, free school supplies for children in attendance, free swimming at the city pool at Oats Park and a chance to see local first responders and their vehicles.

Clothing vouchers for Blue Sky Thrift store will be available and the Central Nevada Health District is offering on-site back-to-school vaccines.

Fallon Community Day is sponsored by Churchill County, the city of Fallon and New Frontier Treatment Center.

All are welcome to come out and take advantage of this free back-to-school community resource.

CEDA July breakfast

Join the Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association at their July 31 breakfast.

This month’s breakfast is sponsored by Oasis Academy.

Meet at the New Oasis Academy High School on North Venturacci Street at 7 p.m. for a tour of the new building and learn how Oasis has expanded.

Please RSVP no later than July 26 to sara@cedaattracts.com or 775-423-8587.

Community Wide Reunion

It’s a celebration weekend and also the 10th anniversary of the Community Wide Reunion on Aug. 16-17 to not only honor the classes of Churchill County High School but also bring the community together.

The Class of 1964 is celebrating its 50th reunion, and Mayor Ken Tedford will recognize the graduates.

The first day of the reunion begins with a 7 p.m. concert at the Fallon Theatre with the River Rogue band.

Saturday begins with a free breakfast at the Oats Park Arts Center’s Lariat Patio and a Show-n-Shine Car Show and antique tractors display in front of the center.

From 10 a.m. to noon, visits will be able to tour the Cottage Schools, the Douglass House, the Fallon Police Department and the Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department and tour the Fallon City Hall.

The Churchill County Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and

For those who want to splash in the pool from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a free swim at the City Pool and the New Splash Pad area is planned.

The Fallon Theatre will also have tours of our historic theatre between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Community karaoke follows from 2-4 p.m.

The Frey Ranch Distillery tours from noon to 4 p.m.

The reunion time for people to gather at Oats Park begins at 4 p.m. Extra parking will be available at E.C. Best Elementary School.

People are encouraged to bring their own chairs, and some classes will have tents set up. During the afternoon visitors will be able to purchase food, ice cream, coffee, beer and wine, or they may pack a picnic. Other activities include a photo booth, face painting, balloon art, reuniting with friends and other fun-filled activities.

Banners for football field

Would you like to see your business on a banner hanging under the Friday night lights at the Churchill County High School football field?

Help support our CCHS football players. Contact Denise Dixon 775- 842-2111 for information. We will need to have your logo into us by Aug. 1, so we can have banners up on the field for the first home game.

Labor Day parade, breakfast

The Fallon Lions Club presents the 2024 Labor Day Parade on Sept. 2.

Signups are open at for an entry form at https://forms.gle/ZAhG9hnnvTg11KgQ9 or call 775-666-3068 for information.

The Lions invite entries from individuals, business, group, and organizations. There is no charge to enter. Multiple award categories and this year there are even cash prizes.

Before the parade starts, the Rotary Club of Fallon and the Boys Scouts will host the annual pancake breakfast next to the Churchill County Library beginning at 7 a.m.

BLM taking input on land transfer

The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on a proposal to transfer approximately 173 acres to the Walker River Paiute Tribe, to be held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The transfer would add to the Walker River Paiute Reservation located north of Walker Lake in Mineral County and about 22 miles north-northwest of the town of Hawthorne.

“This proposed action demonstrates BLM’s ongoing efforts to support the needs of the Walker River Paiute Tribe while fulfilling its responsibilities as a steward of the nation's public lands,” said Kim Dow, Carson City District Manager.

Public comments are welcome through Aug. 7, 2024.

Those wishing to mail comments can send them to the BLM Carson City District Office, Attn: Walker River Public Land Transfer, 5665 Morgan Mill Rd., Carson City, NV 89701, or emailed to jpalma@blm.gov.

For information about this proposed action, contact Joe Palma at 775-885-6131.

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival

The Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is Aug. 23-25 at the Rafter 3C Complex.

From sewing to quilting, growing fruits and vegetables to flowers, photography, crafts, and upcycling/recycling, there is something for everyone.

Visit FallonCantaloupeFestival.com/competitions for information.

Golden Knights' annual road trip

The Vegas Golden Knights will be in Reno in August as part of their annual road trip through their TV territory.

The team will host a pair of one-hour on-ice clinics on Aug. 8 from 9-11 a.m. at Reno Ice.

Among those visiting Reno will be insider Gary Lawless, TV analyst Darren Eliot, mascot Chance and other guests to be announced.

Churchill County Library

The library is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Summer programming is back through this month at the Churchill County Library! Dive into a variety of free events and programming.

Special events:

The last day to log reading activities is July 31 with a grand prize drawing on Aug. 2. Paper reading logs are available at the library, or you can track your reading in Beanstack, an online app you can use on your phone or computer.

Additional Summer Reading Program activities include the following:

• The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival performers present a showcase on July 30 at 2 p.m.

Book discussion group for adults continues on July 25 at 6 p.m. in the library annex. Light refreshments served.

Elementary Book Club meets July 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Annex at 3 p.m. for those in grades 3 through 5. Reserve your book to take home at: bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub

Basketball summer skills

Churchill County Parks & Recreation is offering a new Basketball Summer Skills Series.

Upcoming fourth-12th graders are welcome to join one or all three training sessions, sharpening their game and making friends along the way.

If you're interested, visit churchillcountyrecreation.org.

Seed Library growing strong

A new program is available at the Churchill County Library: the seed library. A seed library is a place to check out seeds to grow and participate in the tradition of seed saving by growing, saving and donating any extra seeds back to the seed library.

Over time, the saved seeds will add up to a robust, local plant powerhouse to be used to grow food and community together.

The seed library allows patrons to borrow seeds, grow the plants and return the new seeds to continue the program in three easy steps:

• Pick up to five seed packets and an information packet. Let staff know if any drawers are empty.

• Plant the seeds following the instructions in the information packet. Grow and enjoy!

• When harvesting the grown plants, empty 10-15 of the seed pods, heads or fruits and allow them to dry. Put the dried seeds in a labelled envelope or baggie and drop it off with library staff along with any information about your seeds.

This free program is available to all who wish to participate. There is no penalty for not returning seeds or if seeds fail to grow.

Seeds currently in the library include arugula, beans, okra, squash, and sunflowers.

A detailed informational packet on best practices for growing seeds is available at the seed library to pick up with your seeds.

The library is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the seed library is located just inside the library entrance.

WNC’s Reach for the Stars Gala

Gear up for a night that transcends time and space as Western Nevada College Foundation proudly presents its seventh annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Aug. 10.

Under the thematic banner of "Giving Back to the Future," this gala promises an immersive experience where philanthropy meets futuristic charm, inviting you to embark on an adventure of impact and inspiration at the Carson City campus.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $7,500.

Tickets are priced at $200 per person, $380 per couple or $1,500 per table of eight; every contribution serves the workforce of the future. With limited seating available, ensure your place in history as we come together to shape a better world for generations to come.

For event sponsorships and ticket purchases, contact the WNC Foundation Office at 775-445-3240 or visit wnc.edu/reach. Together, let's journey into the future and give back to the future.

Books, Bites and Beverages postponed

Books, Bites and Beverages scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Churchill County Library has been postponed until Sept. 6.

Sponsored by the Churchill Library Association, the fundraiser includes wine, refreshments and the opportunity to support the library and have a good time.

Pennington Life Center

Cards, crafts, exercise, games, discussion on voting, welfare representative available to answer questions, Medicare representative and computer assistance are just a few of the activities and resources available at the Pennington Life Center in July.

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.

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