Healthy Communities Coalition

Monthly Archives: July 2018


Healthy Communities August Speakers on HIV Prevention; Veterans Home; and Teen Health

The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties August 9th breakfast meeting includes guest speakers on three important topics. We’ll also take time to honor our hardworking AmeriCorps and VISTA members who have served the Lyon County region so…

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Community Wellness Survey

Lyon County communities – Healthy Communities Coalition is beginning the process of writing our next 3-year Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan (CCPP) and we need your help. Healthy Communities has created a short Community Wellness Survey and we value your input….

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Naloxone and Harm Reduction Trainings Offered Across Lyon Communities in July

Free training opportunities for the public will be offered this July in Silver Springs, Yerington, Fernley, and Dayton regarding how to reduce risks of accidental overdose using Naloxone treatment resources. Naloxone will be provided to all who attend. The one-hour…

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Floral Design for Adults and Teens July 24

Silver City, Nevada –   Bring your own vase and create beautiful floral arrangements with wildflowers you’ve collected, or flowers from your own garden, with expert tips from Floral Designer Lynnette Edmondson of Community Roots & Shoots. No flowers? Lynnette can…

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Morning of Fun for Preschoolers and Parents Tues July 17th

Silver City, Nevada– United Way’s annual “Tune into Kids” Fun Fair for preschoolers and their parents takes place Tuesday, July 17th from 10am to noon at the Silver City town park (next to the Silver City School House/community center at…

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Science and Art Fun in Silver City Tues July 10

Silver City, Nevada – Parents and their children ages 8-12 are invited to a fun class combining science and crafts on Tuesday July 10 from 10am-noon with instructor Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE). The hands-on activity Tuesday…

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