RENO - Family TIES of Nevada is collaborating with the Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, People First of Nevada, Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center, and The Arc in Nevada to present the Nevada Disabilities Conference 2013 (NDC).
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County Cooperative Extension Educator Brad Schultz has been promoted to the rank of full professor by University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson.
ELKO - Great Basin College Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, Angie De Braga, has been appointed to the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs. The Legislative Appointment, announced in December by Christina Fuentes of the Department of Business and Industry, begins this month. De Braga was nominated by Great Basin College President Mark A. Curtis.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Volunteer Hospice hosted a raffle over the holidays that not only saw residents win some great prizes, but helped shore up the nonprofit's bank account.
WINNEMUCCA - Do you want to time travel? Well don't worry because you will get your chance during Winterfest week. Leadership is allowing us to jump on the time machine from Jan. 28 through Feb. 2. Monday will be a future stop at the end of the world. Wear all black and be careful of who you talk to; they may possibly be infected. Bingo night will be held in the cafeteria starting at 6:30 p.m. Games are 50 cents per card and $1 per card for the blackout prize.
WINNEMUCCA - For many children, the promise of Easter morning fills their daydreams with thoughts chocolate bunnies and baskets brimming with colorful eggs.
Do you want to time travel? Well don't worry because you will get your chance during Winterfest week. Leadership is allowing us to jump on the time machine January 28th through February 2nd. Monday will be a future stop at the end of the world. Wear all black and be careful of who you talk to, they may possibly be infected. Bingo night will be held in the cafeteria starting at 6:30 pm. Games are 50 cents per card, $1.00 per card for the blackout prize.
WINNEMUCCA - Soroptimist International of Winnemucca held its first Shop Winnemucca Shopping Spree fundraiser.
WINNEMUCCA - January has always been known as a new start. A new year, a new resolution, and a new goal.
WINNEMUCCA - Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation plans a significant expansion of its Rochester operation in 2013, according to a news release on the company's website; the expansion will result in an increase of silver production from 2.8 million ounces in 2012 to 4.5 - 4.9 million ounces in 2013.
ELKO - The 47th Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale is just around the corner. The sale will be held Feb. 16 at the Fallon Livestock Exchange at 11 a.m. Sifting of the bulls will be Feb. 15 at 7 a.m.
WINNEMUCCA - The public is invited to attend two National Cowboy Poetry Gathering sessions at Great Basin College this Thursday, January 31. Award-winning poet James Galvin will present from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. in room 203 of the Electrical and Industrial Technology Building. Galvin has published seven books of poetry including his latest title, As Is. His honors include a Lila Wallace Foundation award, a Lannan Literary award, and fellowships from numerous foundations.
WINNEMUCCA - GBC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Mike McFarlane and Vice President of Student Affairs Lynn Mahlberg announced the Dean's List of Great Basin College students for the Fall, 2011 semester. The Dean's List honors students with a 3.5 great point average for the semester.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's Community Wellness Program will offer some informative, and even life-changing, services during 2013.
WINNEMUCCA -School district and EMS officials will roll out a much-anticipated anti-alcohol program at Lowry High School this April.