Healthy Communities Coalition
together, making our communities places where people thrive
Archives
Dayton Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ Dayton Food Pantry is seeking additional volunteers. Due to the pandemic and ripple effects such as unemployment, there has been an increase in the need for the Pantry’s services. Volunteers are needed…
Read MoreFood Pantries Seek Donations for Thanksgiving
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients. This week, the food pantries are seeking donations of canned pumpkin. Next week, they…
Read MorePotluck at Silver Stage Pantry’s New Location March 1
Silver Springs, Nevada – Healthy Communities Coalition’s Silver Stage Food Pantry is moving. We are thrilled to be partnering with Veterans Healing Camp for our new home! Visit us in our new location at 1775 US Highway 50 East, Silver…
Read MoreOctober 19 Golf Tournament Will Raise Funds for Dayton Food Pantry
Dayton, Nevada – A Fall Harvest Golf Tournament (“Drive Out Hunger”) with breakfast and lunch takes place on Saturday, October 19th at the Dayton Valley Golf Course. The event, hosted by Js’ Bistro and the golf course, will raise funds for…
Read MoreFree Cooking Class Tues April 9th
Dayton, Nevada – Healthy Communities’ fabulous cooking classes are back! Join us Tuesday, April 9th, starting at 5:30m at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street. Everyone is welcome. This month, we’ll focus on ways to create nutritious, delicious…
Read MoreFree Cooking Class and Dinner Feb 26
Dayton, Nevada – Healthy Communities’ free cooking class and dinner is on February 26th at 5:30pm at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street. This month, the focus is on ‘Boosting Moods With Foods.’ Dietitian Kim Mason will explain…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Sunday Benefit for Dayton Food Pantry
Dayton, Nevada -The annual Chili Cook-off and Super Bowl Party at the Dayton Valley Golf Club takes place on Super Bowl Sunday from noon to 3pm. The event includes a ‘People’s Choice’ Tasting; an All-you-can-taste for $5; a bowl of…
Read MoreAmeriCorps Works!
Healthy Communities Coalition is so grateful for all the hard work our ten AmeriCorps and VISTA members accomplish in towns throughout Lyon County! HCC executive director Wendy Madson writes, “Our Americorps members are embedded in our community, from school gardens…
Read MoreSilver Springs Arts Hub Hosts Art Display Plus Visiting Photographer
Silver Springs, Nevada -The Silver Springs Arts Hub is a newly developing initiative to help promote and celebrate craftsmanship, arts and culture locally. The mission of the Arts Hub is to encourage the arts, build community, and share Silver Springs’…
Read More