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Man walking across U.S. to raise mental health awareness passes through Lyon County Nevada
Did you see Joe Hall walking through Lyon County, Nevada over the last few days? He’s nearly at the end of his walk across the entire U.S., from the east coast to the west coast, to raise awareness for mental…
Read MoreBombas donates thousands of socks for communities in Lyon County region
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) has received a donation of 5,000 socks from Bombas to provide to members of our community who are in need. “We are very grateful that Bombas chose HCC as a giving…
Read MoreCelebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct 24 – Oct 31!
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24 – Oct. 31 with schools and communities. Red Ribbon Week is a way for people to unite and celebrate the benefits of living drug free. You…
Read MoreHealthy Communities Oct Meeting Focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources
Attend in-person or via Zoom: Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ October 2022 meeting is Thursday, October 13 at 9am, with an option to attend either in-person or via Zoom (connection details below). Those who choose the in-person…
Read MoreMental Health Gardening Classes Coming Soon!
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ Rural Health and Nutrition Initiatie will soon have mental health gardening classes in Dayton! Organizers explain that they “aim to support members of our community who are struggling with their mental health…
Read MoreNaloxone Kits and Family Planning Supplies Available
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Yerington, Dayton and Silver Springs have family planning supplies, including condoms and pregnancy tests. There are also free Naloxone kits available to anyone who asks for one at each…
Read MoreOpen House in Dayton Nevada Kicks Off Farm to School Month
The public is invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative (RHNI) greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nevada 89403 on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an…
Read MorePhotos from HCC’s 2022 Summer of STEAM
There was lots of fun and interactive learning this summer during HCC’s annual STEM + Arts = STEAM program. Check out the photos below to see some of the activities from this summer’s 8 weeks of STEAM activities for kids…
Read MoreHealthy Communities Aug Meeting Includes Zoom and In Person Options for Attending
Silver Springs, Nevada – Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) hosts its August meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 9am, with an option to attend either in-person or via Zoom (connection details below). Those who choose…
Read MoreMeditation with Brian Schorn July 5
Silver City, Nevada – The current artist-in-residence in Silver City, Brian Schorn, is also a certified meditation instructor. On Tuesday July 5 at 10am, he is offering teens and adults a free session in Calm-Abiding meditation, which is used in…
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