Summer Outdoor Water Conservation

The Elko City Water Department would like to remind Elko residents that from June 15th through September 15th of each summer outdoor water conservation practices are mandatory with the City of Elko. Elko City Water Code requires that homes and businesses with addresses ending in an even number must water only Sunday, Wednesday and Fridays..odd numbers Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Water before 10am and after 6pm. Violators will be fined.

Summer Food Service Program

The Elko School District Summer Food Service Program for free breakfast and lunch will be held through August 7th. Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. Breakfast is served from 8 to 8:30 and lunch from 12 to 12:30 at Southside Elementary School. This program is designed to ‘fill in the gap’ and to continue school meal service during the summer. For more information call 738-1456.

Elko Family History Center

New hours have been announced for the Elko Family History Center. The Center is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Center is also open by appointment.

The Elko Family History Center is located at 3001 N. Fifth Street. The Center is a branch facility of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The Elko Center provides access to most of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library to help patrons identify their ancestors. Everyone is welcome to come to the center and use its resources.

Call Laurie at 934-5673, to make an appointment or for more information.

46th Annual Basque Festival/Fourth of July Parade

The 46th Annual Basque Festival/Fourth of July Parade will be held July 4th. This year’s theme is “Two Countries and One Heart”. Due to the firework display also being held at the Elko County Fairgrounds the festival will begin earlier, including the parade. Line-up will begin at 9am in front of the Crystal Theater, with the parade promptly starting at 10am. For more information or to enter the parade, please call Rose Conner at 738-7991. Deadline for entries will be July 3rd at 5pm.

Elko County Art Club will host their annual Art in the Park

The Elko County Art Club will host their annual Art in the Park July 11th and 12th in the Elko City Park. Proceeds from this event support the ECAC's activities and its monetary art and scholarship awards.

2nd Annual Motorcycle Rally with CASA

Great Basin CASA will being putting on its 2nd annual motorcycle rally to raise awareness to child abuse and neglect.
Our event will be July 10th and 11th in Ely Nevada, the event will include a poker run along highway 50, vendors, music and a motorcycle show.
Please call 775-296-2181 with any questions.

Classic Film Festival - Movies that originally played in Elko theaters 50 years ago

July 11
North by Northwest
July 25
Some Lke it Hot
August 1
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
August 8
Singin' in the Rain
Movies are projected onto back wall of the museum, starting at dusk each night. Free admission - donation of the price of a movie ticket today is appreciated to help the museum continue to sponsor events like this.
People are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, snacks, etc.

Creating Joy Through Storytelling

The Elko County Library is pleased to host “Creating Joy Through Storytelling” on July 11th at 2pm. Nationally recognized storyteller James Cogan’s zany interactive style and playful humor will entertain children from 1 to 101. For more information stop in at 720 Court Street or call 738-3066.

Dog,Cats & Horsepower "Car Show"

The party to benefit the Animal Relief Foundation and the Elko Animal Shelter will be at Angel Park on July 11 from 11am - 3pm.

Elko High School Class of 1999 10 Year Reunion

Elko High School Class of 1999 10 Year Reunion
Friday-Saturday July 17-18th
$40 per person, to RSVP Call 777-8782

Annual Elko Masonic Yard Sale

The Elko Masons and Order of the Eastern Star (OES) will sponser a super yard sale on Saturday July 18th, 2009 starting at 8am and ending at 3pm located outside the Lodge building across from the VFW and Police Station. Monies for yard sale items will help support Elko and Springcreek student scholarships to attend Great Basin Community College as well as other worthy local and state charities. Please stop by and show support for our community.

Afternoon of Wii games with Northern Nevada for Independent Living

Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living
has recently purchased a Wii and we would like to share it with all Consumers and Friends of the Center. We will be having an afternoon of Wii games on Friday July 24, 2009 from 3pm until 5pm. We are asking everyone to please bring
your own snacks and drinks. Please R.S.V.P. to 753-4300 by July 15th for transportation arrangements.
If you have any questions, comments or accommodation requests please call Kay at least 72 hours in advance at
753-4300.

The 2009 Thomas Scott Memorial Golf Tournament…it’s Fun in the Sun!

The Thomas Scott Foundation, Spring Creek Golf Course, and PGA Professional Jason Jerman invite everyone to come participate in Nevada’s most unique and fun golf tournament…the annual, Thomas Scott Memorial Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 8, at the Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration begins at 6:30 am with an 8 am conch shell start. Cost is $40 per person and includes a luau-style lunch, a free golf lesson, and a tournament goody bag. Cart and green fees are extra.

2009 Clint Memorial Pheasant Hunt Hosted by the Elko Lion's Club

Pheasant Hunt will be held Sept. 19th and 20th. Early registation is fast approaching an end. To sign up for this wonderful hunt please contact Ben French or the Gold Country front desk at 738-8421