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COVID-19 and Healthy Communities Coalition
Dear Friends: In order to be part of efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Healthy Communities is making several temporary changes, including: Boxes of food will be provided to our Yerington, Dayton, and Silver Stage food pantry…
Read MoreDiabetes Self Management Course in Dayton
Dayton, Nevada – Registration is open for a free, seven week Diabetes Self Management course at the Dayton Valley Library beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. This is a fantastic course both for those with diabetes and for caregivers looking for…
Read MoreNov – Dec Healthy Communities News
During November and December, Healthy Communities is hosting a blood drive, a Third Thursdays event, and a holiday open house at Community Roots & Shoots. Our food pantries in Yerington, Dayton and Silver Springs are seeking donations such as canned…
Read MoreFusion Cooking Demos at Dayton Food Pantry Sept 25 and 26
Dayton, Nevada – Stop by Healthy Communities Coalition’s headquarters at 209 Dayton Valley Road for free cooking demonstrations on September 25 and 26 anytime between 10am-2pm. The public is warmly invited to learn more about Indian and Mexican fusion cuisine…
Read MoreSilver Stage Pantry Welcomes Donations of Gifts for Children and Homebound Elders
Silver Springs, Nevada – December 21st is the Silver Stage Food Pantry’s 5th annual “Shopping with the Elves” event. From 1:00 to 5pm, parents who are guests of the Food Pantry can shop for gifts for their children. The event…
Read MoreGuest Speakers from Tu Casa Latina at HCC’s Holiday Brunch Meeting Dec 13th
The December Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meeting is Thursday, December 13th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center. The public meeting includes a festive holiday brunch with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Guest Speakers:…
Read More“Families Talking Together” December 4th in Dayton
Dayton, Nevada – “Families Talking Together” offers parents insights about how to talk to their children about sex. Healthy Communities Coalition is offering a free event where parents can learn more, with free food and childcare, on Tuesday, December 4th…
Read MoreScience 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…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Rodeo in Silver City Tuesday June 26
Silver City, Nevada – Cortney Bloomer of Healthy Communities Coalition will offer a free bike safety rodeo for kids ages 5-12 on Tuesday, June 26 from 10am to noon at the Silver City basketball court (next to the town park…
Read MoreJob Opening for Garden Coordinator in Lyon
We’re hiring! Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is searching for a part-time Garden Coordinator to help with school garden maintenance and with gardening education in Lyon County. If you enjoy working with plants, being outdoors, and…
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