Western Nevada College provides options for late enrollment to certain classes that will be short-term courses.
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Western Nevada College provides options to take classes once the semester begins. Instead of having to wait until next semester, students can enroll in late start, open entry and short-term courses, even though the semester has commenced.
Many late start courses begin on Oct. 21, while the open entry classes can be taken up until the ninth week of the semester (Oct. 24).
Among the late start/short-term courses are American Sign Language, art, auto mechanics, counseling educational psychology, drafting, education, electrical theory, finance, information systems, machine tool technology, management science, manufacturing, marketing, mathematics, medical terminology, nursing and occupational safety.
Students interested in open entry classes can choose from art, biology, construction, construction management, electrical theory, English, environmental science, information systems, mathematics, music, political science and psychology.
Courses fill, so check their availability at wnc.edu/class-schedule.
For assistance with courses and career planning, phone Academic Advising & Access at 775-445-3267 or book an appointment at wnc.edu/advising.
Pumpkin Palooza
Churchill County Parks and Recreation Oct. 19 from 3-10 p.m. will host “Pumpkin Palooza” at the Churchill County Aquatic Center, 333 Sheckler Road.
Free activities include a trunk or treat from 3-4:30 p.m., a costume contest at 4 p.m., a spooky swamp, treat trot and carnival from 3-5 p.m. as well as a hay maze and photo booth.
Participants can also brave the haunted ghost trail or ride the cow train for $3 each. A cash vote pumpkin carving contest will support the Grad Nite 2025 celebration for Churchill County High School seniors.
Churchill County Library
With autumn upon us, jump into a variety of free events and programming at the Churchill County Library in October.
Special events:
• Art in the Library. The Churchill County Museum’s recent exhibit “Shadow Catchers” features eight photographers who either lived in Churchill County or photographed its natural beauty between the 1860s and 1980s. Catch this exhibit at the library in October.
• Elementary Book Club meets Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Annex for those in grades 3 through 5. Reserve your spot at: bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub
Trails and Tribulations
The Churchill County Museum’s newest temporary exhibit “Trails and Tribulations” is now on display.
The exhibit shares information about the more than half a million pioneers who traveled the Overland Trail in the United States from 1841 until the opening of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
One section covers how the pioneers decided where in the west they wanted to go and how to travel there and includes a hands-on activity about what they could pack. A section about daily life on the trail features an example travel schedule and common potential dangers. Another section details the ways the emigrants could replenish supplies along their journey such as through the expensive trading posts, trading with the Indigenous peoples and hunting.
The museum is located at 1050 S. Maine St. and the winter hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holy Trinity Christmas bazaar
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church women will be holding their annual Christmas bazaar on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
There will be a luncheon served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. of soup, salad, bread and dessert with a vegan option available for $5. There will be White Elephant items for sale as well as baked goods. Raffle prizes include gift baskets and gift certificates.
The bazaar will be held in the church's parish hall at 507 Churchill St. in Fallon with free admission.
Nevada Day Parade
Each October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capital, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade on Oct. 31.
Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on Oct. 31, 1864.
Go to https://nevadaday.com/ for more information on the Nevada Day Parade, The World Championship Single Jack Rock Drill Competition, The Beard Contest and the Balloon Launch.
Pennington Life Center
Stop by the Pennington Life Center in October 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.
Wadsworth rest area closed
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the Interstate 80 Wadsworth rest area remains closed for an indefinite amount of time amid needed septic system repairs.
The rest area on westbound I-80 near Wadsworth is closed until further notice.
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