Spring Creek Girl Scouts Host Book Drive

The members of Spring Creek Girl Scout Troop No. 395 are hosting a book drive to benefit the Wells Family Resource Center/Early Childhood Programs through September 9.
Donations of gently used books for all ages and stages may be dropped off at the Girl Scout House located at 561 14th St. in Elko or the Wells Family Resource Center at 261 1st St. in Wells.
For more information, please call 753-5036.

JOB SEARCHING, CAREER RESOURCE WORKSHOP SERIES

Elko County Library and Nevada JobConnect will be repeating a four-part workshop series from last spring, intended to help job seekers find skills, resources and opportunities. The workshops will take place on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm at the Elko County Library, beginning September 8th.

"Career Exploration" will open the series on September 8th. The next workshop, September 15th, will focus on resumes and applications. "Job Search Strategies" will follow on September 22nd, and "Interview Techniques/First Impressions" will be presented on October 6th.

Each workshop should last one to two hours. The workshops are free, but registration is required. For more information, call the Elko County Library at 738-3066, or Nevada JobConnect at 753-1906.

Elko Women's Monday and Tuesday Volleyball League

Elko Women's Volleyball League will be having a meeting Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Pizza Barn. Teams or persons interested must be represented at this time to determine the amount of teams for both leagues.
If you have any questions, contact Koko at 934-8022.

Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Elko Community’s Fifth Annual Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope – walking in memory of those who have died by suicide, and for the hope of preventing more deaths. Meet at the Elko City Park, Horizon Hospice Rose Garden. Registration begins at 8 a.m. – suggested registration fee is $20 per person. Walk of 3 miles begins at 8:45. Call Jan Bassier at (775) 934-6670 for more information.

Red Cross Community Classes for September

September 11, 2010 American Red Cross offers CPR/AED for the Professional
Rescuer
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ Health Care Provider
will be held September 11at 9am. 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. Call to reserve your space, 753-9600.

September 16, 2010 American Red Cross offers Adult CPR/AED course
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED course will be held September 16 from
6-9pm. 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. Call to reserve your space,
753-9600.

September 28, 2010 American Red Cross offers Basic First Aid course
American Red Cross Basic First Aid course will be held September 28 from
6-9pm. You will learn basic care for injuries or sudden illnesses until
advanced medical care can take over, plus handling emergency situations
and basic disease transmission precautions. Meets OSHA guidelines. The
cost of the class is $45. Call to reserve your space, 753-9600.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF ELKO

Torch Club members from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko are having a car wash at the Red Lion, Saturday, September 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will raise funds for the benefit of the Boys and Girls Club. Donations are accepted for car wash.
For additional information about the car wash or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko, call 738-2759.

TOUR D’ELKO

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko are hosting their fifth annual Tour D’Elko Saturday, September 18 starting at 1:00 p.m. The tour begins at the Pizza Barn restaurant, 2598 Idaho Street, in Elko. This fundraising event provides an opportunity for touring Elko on foot or bicycle and making pit stops to sample food prepared by local restaurants. The ticket price is $30 for adults and $15 for children up to age 18. Tickets are available for purchase from the Flying Fish, 382 Fifth Street and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko office, 501 S. 9th Street in Elko.
For more information about Tour D'Elko or club membership call 738-2759.

"September is Library Sign-up Month"

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System wants to make sure that all children in Elko-Lander-Eureka Counties have the smartest card of all - a library card.
Getting a library card is easy. Applicants for a library card are required to show a valid Nevada driver's license or I.D. Children under 18 but older than 6 may apply in person accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, who must sign the application and show a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada I.D.
There's a lot happening at Elko County Library, and the best part for both children and parents, is that it's all free with a library card!
For more information on how to sign up for a library card, visit the Elko County Library, call 738-3066 or visit the library online at www.elkocountylibrary.org

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Our Volunteer Training this year will be held on October 7th and 8th, in the conference room at NNRH, starting at 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch will be provided both days by Horizon Hospice. Please call Horizon Hospice office to pre-register for this training. 775-778-0612

Red Cross Accepting Nominations for Real Heroes 2010

Red Cross Now Accepting Nominations for Real Heroes 2010
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories: Adult
Community, Animal, Education, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Medical,
Military, Unsung, Workplace Safety, and Youth. Nominations forms are
available online at www.nevada.redcross.org, at the NEW Red Cross office
downstairs in the Blohm's building, beginning September 1, or from our
Sponsors and supporters like Barrick Gold of North America, Elko Chamber
of Commerce, KRJC, and the Hot Spot Tanning Salon. Nominations will be
accepted through October 22, 2010.
For more information about nominations, sponsorships or ticket sales,
please contact your Local Red Cross office at (775) 753-9600.

HORIZON HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP "HEALING HEARTS"

Horizon Hospice Support Group "Healing Hearts" is a short term support group for the newly bereaved.
Dates: October 9 - December 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Place: Lamoille Community Presbyterian Church, Lamoille Hwy. and the Crossroads
For information: Call Linda at 753-6813