Last modified; P.S.A.  07/07/08                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

Elko County Library and the Family History Center will be offering a four-part workshop series on how to create a family history. The next workshop will be on July 9th at 11am at the Elko County Library. Workshops will last an hour to an hour and a half. The workshops are free, but registrations are required.  For more information call the Library at 738-3066 or Laurie Steflik at 934-5673

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Head Start of Northeastern Nevada will have a yard sale on July 11th from 9 to 2 at 1280 Golf Course Road. Bookcases, children’s furniture and materials.  Proceeds benefit the Head Start classroom environments.

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The American Red Cross will be offering an Introduction to Red Cross Disaster Services on July 11th from noon to 4pm. All current disaster volunteers as well as those interested in responding to disasters are encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this course.  For more information call 753-9600.

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AYSO Region 556 - soccer for Elko, Spring Creek and Carlin will be held July 16th from 4 to 7 at the Igloo in Elko. Registration is open to all children who are between 4 and 14 years of age as of July 31, 2008. Parent participation is needed with coaching, refereeing, and field coordinating. For more information call the hotline at 777-7413.

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Join local event organizers, cancer survivors and relay teams for the 2008 Elko Relay for Life on July 19th and 20th.  It begins at 12 noon Saturday and ends Sunday at 8am.  Theme this year is “Sports” and will feature games, fund raising events, food, entertainment and much, much more.  For more information call 397-6026.

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Parkway Baptist Church in Spring Creek is hosting vacation bible school “Outrigger Island” on July 21st through 25th from 9 to noon. They will have Bible stores, recreational games, crafts, music and snacks.  Free to the public.  For more information call 753-1003 or 777-3731.

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Northeastern Nevada Museum’s Classic Film Festival returns again this summer in the city park.  On July 12th “Damn Yankees”….July 19th “Old Yeller” and July 26 “Vince Everett”.  All screenings begins approximately at dusk.  Movie goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as well as picnic or movie food.  All movies are free, but a donation of the current price of a movie ticket would be appreciated. For more information about this event call the Museum at 738-7135.

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Total Eyecare is one again sponsoring the Elko County Library’s Summer Reading Program’s coloring contest. There are 4 different age categories.  Winners in each category will win a $25 savings bond and a pair of sunglasses. 2nd place winners will receive a pair of sunglasses.  The coloring pages may be picked up at the library or Total Eye Care. The contest ends July 27th.

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The Elko School District’s Summer Food Service Program offering free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and younger will be offered now through August 1st at the Southside School.  Breakfast hours are 8 to 8:30am and lunch from 12 to 12:30PM. If you have questions call 738-1456.

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The 7th annual Elko Senior Olympic Games will be held July 31st thru August 3rd. Opening ceremonies will be held July 31st at 6pm at The Terrace Senior Center on Ruby View Drive. For more information and to pick up registrations and goody bags stop at the Terrance Senior Center. Check out their website at www.elkoseniorolympics.com .************

The Elko Police Department, Local Law Enforcement Community and Local Emergency Services would like to invite you and your family to the 25th annual National Night Out on August 5th from 6 to 10pm in the Elko City Park.  There will be food and refreshments, as well as door prizes, fun games and gifts for kids of all ages. If you are unable to attend then please show your support by turning on all of your exterior lights at dusk and let the criminals know we are watching.

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Spring Creek High School annual Gold Medal Volleyball Camp will be held August 11th thru 14th and is open to all 9th through 12th grade students.  Cost is $150 per player. For more information call Mike Meade at 738-6560.

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