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Healthy Communities Coalition September 2016 Events

09/12/2016 07:17 AM
Healthy Communities Coalition September 2016 Events
The Fernley Reporter


The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties will be hosting several events in September, including several in Fernley.

Wednesday Weight Loss Support Group and Zumba Gold:  Healthy Communities hosts a weight loss support group which meets every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street. There is an option to also attend a Zumba Gold class after each meeting ($5 per Zumba class). Zumba Gold is a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original dance exercise moves at a lower-intensity. The Weight Loss group meetings are free, although members are asked for a once a month donation of $5 to the Dayton Preservation Committee for use of the historic building. The purpose of the group is supporting area residents who would like to support each other in safe, healthy ways to lose excess weight and increase wellness. Classes are open to men and women of all ages. For more information, contact Lisa Selmi at 246-7550.

Sept 17th Free Workshop: “Everyone’s an Asset Builder”: Adults are invited to this free workshop and lunch in Fernley. This highly interactive workshop will appeal whether you're a community leader, coach, teacher, parent, or grandparent. Learn about the things that are essential for young people’s success in school, work, and life. Discover opportunities in your everyday life for making a positive difference. RSVP at the link below to reserve a spot for this workshop that will be held in the multi-purpose room at Fernley Intermediate School at 320 HWY 95A from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Funded through Healthy Communities Coalition. Click on the link below to register and RSVP, or call Jenny at 246-7550 at HCC:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everyones-an-asset-builder-a-community-workshop-tickets-27425007937

Sept 17th, Free Workshop: “Family Strengths”: Free event in Fernley for any parenting adult on September 17th from 1pm-3pm in the multi-purpose room at Fernley Intermediate School (320 HWY 95A). Find out about the 5 family strengths that really matter and learn how to build on your family's strengths. RSVP at the link below to reserve your seat. There will be free resources for the first 25 participants to register. Also, the first 50 parents to respond will be invited to a free lunch. (Or if you attend the free "Everyone is an Asset Builder" workshop on the same day from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., you can also attend the lunch.) Funded through  Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey. Click on the link below to register and RSVP, or call Jenny at 246-7550 at HCC:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-your-familys-strengths-a-workshop-for-parenting-adults-tickets-27425579647

 Sept. 20 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Js Bistro from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., $15: Js Bistro in Dayton is hosting yet another fundraiser to benefit the community. For just $15, you'll have a delicious spaghetti dinner in historic Old Town Dayton at 30 Pike Street. Their fundraiser benefits a Remote Area Medical event in September that will bring desperately needed free dental, vision and medical care to Northern Nevadans of all ages. For more information about the RAM events serving Nevada, see ramusa.org.

Sept 23-25, Remote Area Medical (RAM) Pop-Up Clinic: Remote Area Medical (RAM), an organization dedicated to providing free, quality health care services, is bringing a 3-day pop-up clinic for both adults and children to rural Silver Springs. There are no eligibility requirements and no identification is necessary. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. The clinic will be located at the Silver Stage High School at 3755 West Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs, Nevada 89429 on September 23, 24 and 25. Entry numbers are distributed at 3 a.m., three hours before the clinic opens. Free services include dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions,  eye exams and glasses, vaccinations for adults and children (including the zoster vaccination to prevent shingles in adults 60 and older), mental health screenings and referrals,  general medical consultations, and referrals and connections to local follow-up care. The Nevada Health Center Mammovan will also be onsite to offer mammograms (8 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on Sept 23-24 and from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. on Sept 25th.) Volunteers are welcomed and can register at ramusa.org. For questions about the RAM event in Silver Springs, please call Healthy Communities’s RAM hotline at (775) 350-9250.

2016 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, Sept 29: Nevada Volunteers, the Governor's Commission on Service, has announced the finalists for the 2016 Governor's Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer in Nevada. The award is given in 7 categories. Finalists, including Healthy Communities Coalition, have been invited to the Ceremony in Las Vegas where the winner for each category will be announced. The Governor’s Points of Light Awards honor individuals, community-based organizations and businesses for their contribution to communities through volunteer service. Award recipients are selected by a panel of leaders in business, government, and nonprofits from across the state based on criteria showing how their volunteerism exemplifies achievement, need, innovation, mobilization and endurance.

Poet David Lee is in Nevada, Aug-Dec 2016: While he’s in Nevada teaching a graduate level course on poetry at University of Nevada, Reno, acclaimed poet David Lee will also offer poetry readings on the Comstock in historic Silver City (dates to be determined). Lee, professor emeritus of language and literature of Southern Utah University, was named Utah’s first poet laureate in 1997. Dr. Lee has published 22 books of poetry, and was considered as a candidate for Poet Laureate of the United States. His book Last Call was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. The Utah Endowment for the Humanities declared him to be one of the 12 greatest writers to ever emerge from the state. The readings will be sponsored through the Resident Artist Program in Silver City with additional support through Healthy Communities Coalition.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is a regional, private nonprofit composed of community volunteers of all ages, plus diverse local, state, federal and tribal groups, a small staff and a dedicated board of directors. HCC uses a strategy of building hope, empowering people to help themselves and their communities, encouraging people and communities to recognize and build on their strengths and assets, all while practicing inclusion of all people and the belief that together, there is enough. This approach has allowed HCC to engage diverse group partners, plus community volunteers of all ages and all walks of life, in initiatives broadly grouped around 1)a Healthy Food Hub (increasing access to affordable, locally grown food), 2) a Health and Wellness Hub (increasing access to affordable medical, behavioral health and dental care services, prevention and education), and 3) a Community Development Hub (job skills and leadership development, volunteer opportunities, arts in public spaces, etc.) The Coalition hosts monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9 am, usually at the Silver Springs Community Center (location may vary). These breakfast meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. Please call the HCC office at 775-246-7550 to verify time and location for meetings.
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Comment author: John Mueller Comment text: FERNLEY’S WATER EMERGENCY: FIVE QUESTIONS STILL NEED ANSWERS The November 12 Fernley Reporter article provides a good recap of the November 3 water emergency and the November 4 City Council meeting. First, credit where credit is due. Our city employees responded, restored operations, and took precautions to protect residents. That’s important and appreciated. But fixing the immediate problem isn’t the same as preventing it from happening again. There are five reasonable questions our community deserves answers to: 1. WHAT ACTUALLY FAILED? What was the root cause of the water treatment plant’s communication failure, and why didn’t the backup systems prevent the interruption? 2. HOW CLOSE WERE WE TO A REAL EMERGENCY? How much usable water remained in storage, and how close did we come to affecting essential services, including firefighting? 3. WHAT WILL THIS COST TAXPAYERS AND RATEPAYERS? What did the emergency cost, what additional repairs or upgrades are necessary, and how will they be funded? 4. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? Is there a written corrective-action plan with assigned responsibilities, measurable results, and completion deadlines? 5. HOW WILL RESIDENTS KNOW THE PROBLEM IS REALLY FIXED? Will the city publish an after-action report explaining what happened, what was learned, what has been corrected, and what still needs attention? This isn’t about pointing fingers or finding someone to blame. It’s about learning, improving, and protecting our community. We can appreciate the city’s response while still expecting transparency, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Some technical information may need to remain confidential for security reasons. But that shouldn’t prevent residents from understanding the risks, the corrective actions, and the results. The real question isn’t whether Fernley recovered from the November 3 emergency. We know it did. The question is: If the same failure happened tomorrow, would we be better prepared? That’s a conversation worth having. Our community deserves more than reassurance. It deserves measurable results. Comment publication date: 11/12/26, 1:54 PM Comment source: Fernley Council Addresses Water Emergency Comment author: Donald DeVold Comment text: Great article It’s actually spelled DeVold Thank you Comment publication date: 10/29/26, 4:58 PM Comment source: The great robbery: Strip-6 by Solis helps Vaqueros punch playoff ticket Comment author: CH Comment text: I want to start a betting 'pool' for the October, November, and December closures: 1. A dent in the pool slide. 2. A failed breaker. 3. A pebble loose in the water part (replacing all concrete) 4. Hurricane Polo makes a sudden turn and blows off the roof (again). With soft muscles after 7 months of no swimming, the only health left is my sense of humor :) Comment publication date: 10/1/26, 11:18 AM Comment source: Fernley Pool Renovation Moves Forward, One Test at a Time Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9
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