Nevada High School Proficiency Exams

Your High-schooler will be testing their wits with the spring 2010 Nevada High School Proficiency Exams March 9th, 10th, and 11th at 7:25AM. The test is required for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have yet to pass the proficiency tests. For everybody who already passed you will have a little longer to sleep in as your school day doesn’t start till 10:50AM. If you have any needs or concerns call Kerry Koenig at 738-7281 or email kkoenig@elko.k12.nv.us.

Humboldt Highroad Annual Meeting

Meeting will be at the California Trail Interpretative Center on March 10th at 7pm.
Take Hunter Banks exit off of I-80, 8 miles west from Elko

Shooting The West - The Nevada Photography Experience

Shooting The West - The Nevada Photography Experience, March 10-14, 2010 in Winnemucca. The 22nd year of this photo enthusiast's dream will showcase the best in photography with pro photographers, exhibits, workshops, and presentations. Featured will be Annie Griffiths Belt, longtime National Geographic magazine photographer, and Jay Dusard, a classic photographer of the West.
For more details visit: shootingthewest.org

American Red Cross offers CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ Health Care Provider will be held March 13 at 9am at 249 3rd Street. You will learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, two-rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation mask and bag-valve-mask. Also, knowledge and skills needed to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through use of an AED. The cost of the class is $80. Scholarships are available. Call to reserve your space, 753-9600.

Money Management Workshop Video Conference

Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living would like to invite all Consumers and Friends of the Center to join us for a Money Management Workshop Video Conference. Bertha Mullins from Wells Fargo Community Support will be going over:

*Checking/Savings Account /Balancing on Monday, March 15, 2010,

*Credit – What is it? on Monday, March 22, 2010.

All workshops are from 5 to 6 pm at 1250 Lamoille Hwy, Suite 944, Elko.
Please R.S.V.P. to 753-4300. If you have any questions, comments or accommodation requests please call Kay at least 72 hours in advance at 753-4300.

The Terrace Senior Center will sponsor a Panel Discussion on the "Joys of Growing Older"

The Terrace Senior Center will sponsor a Panel Discussion on the "Joys of Growing Older". Starring some of Elko's finest seniors, John Collett, Mary Craig, Ceasar Salicchi, Jim Shyne and Joan Zunino. Join us Tuesday March 16th at 11:00 and then stay for lunch!

American Red Cross offers Adult CPR/AED course

American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED course will be held March 18 from 6-9pm at 249 3rd Street. You will learn recognizing and handling emergency situations, caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, performing CPR on adults and using an AED on victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical help is available, plus basic precautions for preventing disease transmission. The cost of the class is $45. Scholarships are available. Call to reserve your space, 753-9600.

Silver Strate A's will be at the Terrace Senior Center

Silver Strate A's will be at the Terrace Senior Center on March 18th from 10am to 1pm. Come and have lunch with the seniors and see the old cars. For more information call Dennis at 738-7744.

Terrace Senior Center will host a Podiatry Clinic

The Terrace Senior Center will host a Podiatry Clinic March 18 from 1-4. Sign up today to have Dr. Patton check your feet. New patients welcome.
*Join us for St. Patrick's Day on the 17th for cornbeef and cabbage; wear green and get a free dessert!

Silver State A's at the Terrace Senior Center

Visit the Terrace Senior Center at 1795 Ruby View Drive on Thursday March 18 and see the Silver State A's who will be bringing their antique cars for you to enjoy and even ride in! 9-2 Free. Stay for lunch that day and enjoy Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccini,bread sticks, vegies and a waldorf salad. 60 and older- donation of $2.50.

St. Patrick's Pub Crawl to benefit the Northern Nevada CASA program in Elko County

St. Patrick's Pub Crawl will be on March 19th starting at 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Dinner following at the Blind Onion. Music and Dancing at the Blind Onion until 11pm.
The cost is $25 in advance and $35 the day of the event. You can purchase tickets by calling 934-7636 or 934-7634

1st Annual Girl Scout Alumnae Tea/Reunion

1st Annual Girl Scout Alumnae Tea/Reunion. To be held at the Elko Scout house on March 20th from 1 to 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon reminiscing, sharing ideas and tasting Girl Scout cookie desserts. Please bring any Girl Scout photos, song books or memorabilia you might want to share with former Girl Scouts. We hope you plan to attend. For information please call Terri or Jo at 775-778-9797 or 800-264-5935.

The Elko County Library’s Children’s Department will host their semi-annual book fair from March 22 through April 3.

The Elko County Library’s Children’s Department will host their semi-annual book fair from March 22 through April 3.
For more information on the book fair or any upcoming library events call 738-3066 or stop in at the library located at 720 Court St.

American Red Cross offers Wilderness First Aid

American Red Cross Wilderness first aid course will be held March 27 & 28 from 9am-5pm at 249 3rd St., both days are required. This course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification for assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. This class covers assessment and urgent first aid techniques. Prerequisite: Adult CPR/AED Certificate. The cost of the class is $85. Call to reserve your space, 753-9600.

March for Babies

March for Babies, the largest March of Dimes event, brings together family, friends and co-workers to raise money to fund research to find causes for babies born prematurely.
March for Babies will begin with a 7:30 a.m. registration and the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at Main City Park.
To get involved, go to marchforbabies.org or call Mark Smith at 748.4433.

Carlin Volunteer Fire Department is holding its 3nd Annual Spring Fling Dinner

Carlin Volunteer Fire Department is holding its 3nd Annual Spring Fling Dinner on May 22, 2010 at the Fire Station located at 121 Hamilton Street Carlin, NV. Beginning with a no-host bar at 5:00 p.m. With Live Band Meglos Rapier followed by Carlin Volunteer Honor Guard, and National Anthem sang by Ellen. Dutch oven style Dinner starting at 6:45 pm. An auction and raffle will be held with lots of prizes. Tickets for the dinner are $13.00 and can be purchased from any Carlin Volunteer Fire Department member, and Ruby Mountain Pawn located in Rancho plaza in Elko. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Grand prize for raffle is a 12 gauge shotgun on display at Ruby Mountain Pawn. All proceeds will go to a new Fire Station. For more information please contact Carlin Volunteer Fire Department 754-6969, or Nancy 775-397-3907