Community Briefly June 24

Farewell party at Children's Museum is Sunday

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will host an Ice Cream Social and Farewell party for Penny Holbrook from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the museum.

Known as Ms. Penny, Holbrook has been volunteering at the museum for about 10 years, including leading the Tuesday Books & Brags, organizing numerous cultural events, and teaching a summer arts and crafts class.

The museum is located at 813 N. Carson St. For further information, call 884-2226.

Past to Present closed during move

Past to Present 2nd Hand Store had to temporarily close its doors as it moves into a new location. Owner of Marie Davis said they are working as quickly as possible to get the new location open. She said customers can still call her at (775) 229-1828 or visit the new location at 1829 Brown St.

Free film series continues tonight

The Brewey Arts Center Friday Film Series continues tonight with the Rest of the Best of the Fest at 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Performance Hall, 449 W. King St., Carson City.

The presentation is the other half of Chicago Children's Film Best of the Fest, plus two short films created at the ACCtv Studios.

The free Friday Film Series is five weeks of short films for children and an affordable way for families to spend time together. Refreshments are available for purchase.

For the complete line up, go to www.breweryarts.org. Call 775-883-1976.

Free HIV testing offered

Carson City Health and Human Services encourages everyone to learn their HIV status, and on June 27, the Health Department will join thousands of other healthcare providers and clinics across the country for National HIV Testing Day.

While low-cost HIV testing is always available at the health clinic on Long Street, testing will be offered for free on that Monday. No appointment is necessary, and the free testing will be available from 9-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.

In June 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the first report on cases of a disease that would eventually become known as AIDS. In the 30 years since, AIDS has become a worldwide epidemic that has claimed more than 33 million lives, including 600,000 in the United States.

Early diagnosis is critical for people who are HIV positive, so they can benefit from treatment. New treatments developed in the mid-1990s have allowed HIV-positive people to live longer, healthier lives.

The CDC recommends routine testing for all individuals aged 13-64. Those who engage in high-risk sexual behavior or use intravenous drugs may need more frequent testing. Pregnant women should be tested during the early months of their pregnancy to help eliminate transmission of HIV to their infants.

In addition to testing, HIV services offered by Carson City Health and Human Services include case management, a support group for those infected with HIV and referrals to area health care providers.

Public comment sought on building code

Nevada has combined the former Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority with the Nevada State Office of Energy. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 426 into law which requires the state office and its director to assume the duties of the authority on July 1.

Programs and regulations that will move to the state energy office include the creation of a statewide energy plan, adopting the International Energy Conservation Code statewide and granting partial property, sales and use tax abatements to qualifying renewable energy facilities.

The NSOE is now seeking comments regarding the draft regulations and proposed language of the adoption of regulations for the 2009 IECC, a code adopted by many state and municipal governments in the U.S. for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for greater energy efficiency standards. Those interested may submit written comments at upcoming regulation hearings. For information, contact Emily Nunez at 687-1850 ext. 7324.

Learn more about all state energy programs at www.energy.nv.gov.

Rock hounds to meet Tuesday

High Desert Rockers is now a formal rockhounding club with organized field trips. Our next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in our new location at Capital Christian Center, 1600 Snyder Ave., Carson City.

Walt Aster and others will discuss and show their samples of wire wrapping and rock-related art. Learn details of our upcoming July field trip and membership.

There will also be a silent auction, refreshments, and door prizes. The event is free but donations of a special rock or two are requested.

For further details, visit our website at http://highdesertrockers.com.

Carson City Grocery Outlet helps feed people facing hunger

Carson City Grocery Outlet has announced the Independence from Hunger Campaign, a month-long, company-wide effort during July which will bring together Carson City Grocery Outlet and their customers to help feed people in Carson City who are facing hunger and dealing with food insecurity.

Carson City Grocery Outlet will encourage their customers to donate food and cash to support the local Friends In Service Helping Food Bank.

"We are proud to partner with F.I.S.H. to help people who don't always know where they will find their next meal," said Dave Cox owner/operator of Carson City Grocery Outlet. "As local business owners, we are committed to supporting our local community and neighbors in need."

Carson City Grocery Outlet has made it simple to join the cause with these easy options for their customers:

• Look for specially-marked food items. These are items that F.I.S.H. currently needs. Purchase those items and place them in the collection bin at the front of the store.

• Tell a Grocery Outlet cashier that you'd like to make a cash donation at the register. Donations will go directly to F.I.S.H. Food Bank

• Pick up information at Carson City Grocery Outlet about hunger, food insecurity and local/national resources for people in need. Be informed and willing to help.

For more information about Carson City Grocery Outlet and Independence from Hunger, go to: http://groceryoutlet.com/carsoncity-nv/.

19th Annual RSVP July 4th Celebration set for Mills Park July 1-4

Mills Park in Carson City will again be the setting for RSVP's annual July 4th Celebration July 1-4.

The four-day event features Wold Amusements, with all-day ride passes every day of the fair for $25, but with a $5 off discount coupon that can be printed from www.nevadaruralrsvp.org or clipped from the June 29 and July 1 editions of the Nevada Appeal. New Toyota trucks will be on display next to the carnival midway.

RSVP thanked major fireworks sponsors Carson City Toyota-Scion the Carson Nugget, and Gold Dust West.

Also supporting the fireworks show were Carson City, NV Energy, Wells Fargo, Carson City Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Michael Hohl Automotive Group, Adele's Restaurant and Wold Amusements.

The carnival features 20 rides, games and attractions and lots of kiddie rides.

The fair opens at noon on all four days. The fireworks show over Mills Park is 9:15 p.m. July 4.

Proceeds from the fair go toward the Retired Senior Volunteer Program's Home Companion, Respite Care, Lifeline and Transportation programs which assist low-income seniors to remain living independently in their own homes.

For more information, call 687-4680, Ext. 4

Senior outing trip for July

Happy Senior Tours will go to Harveys on July 12.

The bus will load at 7:45 a.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverley Drive, and return to the center at 4 p.m.

Cost is $17. The casino will give each guest $10 in free play plus a food voucher for the day.

To register contact the senior center at 883-0703.

BAWN Professional Women in Building Helping Hands Program applicants sought

The Builders Association of Western Nevada Professional Women in Building offers the opportunity to receive a Helping Hand with your Handy(wo)man project.

Those qualified for projects must fall within these parameters:

• Single female homeowner with no honey to help with Honey Do's.

• Applicant's name must appear on the assessor's role.

• Will not require a permit.

• Will not require a tradesman to be contracted.

• Is to be done at your owned residence in Carson City limits.

• Can be completed within two to three hours.

• Will require you to execute a release of all claims before receiving help.

Examples of work include light painting, caulking, replacing hardware, replacing purchased light fixtures, replacing purchased ceiling fans, replacing purchased faucets and bathroom fixtures, light fence repairs, light yard work, weatherization, minor repairs to shelves and/or cabinets, light irrigation repair, repairing or replacing purchased lock assembly sets, etc.

All work done is by donation of labor and materials, if homeowner needs replacement of items they need to be purchased by the homeowner if donations of material are not available.

Applicants will be chosen and an initial home visit will be scheduled to review repairs in August. After all site visits are completed, the council will then award assistance based on time and budget availability.

Final approvals will be made in August. Coordination of labor and materials will be completed in September, and all projects will be completed on Sept. 17.

Applications are due by July 20. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Return via mail or fax to:

Builders Association of Western Nevada

Attn: Professional Women in Building

P.O. Box 1947

Carson City, NV 89702

For more information, call 775-882-4353.

Applicants sought for volunteer position

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Historic Resources Commission. There are two positions available, one of which is in the building construction professional category.

The second position available should be someone in one of the following categories: architect or design professional, building construction professional, archaeology, anthropology, history professional or a property owner who resides within the district.

The Historic Resources Commission reviews and makes decisions regarding projects in the Carson City Historic District and recommendations to the Regional Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors regarding matters relating to Carson City historic resources.

The term of the building construction professional will expire July 2013. The other term will expire February 2015. Applicants should be aware that a minimum commitment of up to 10 hours every other month is expected. All members serve without compensation. Applicants must be residents of Carson City and registered voters.

Volunteer applications can be obtained from the city website http://www.carson.org or from City Hall, 201 N. Carson St. No. 2. Applications will be accepted until July 29.

Friends of the Library host annual dinner meeting

July 14 is the date for the annual dinner meeting for the Friends of the Carson City Library.

A no-host bar will open at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and a business meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza Conference Center.

Guest speaker will be author Dale Brown, and a tri-tip or vegetarian dinner will be served at a cost of $10 for members of the Friends.

Reservations can by made by calling 885-9917 or 883-3219 or by coming in to the Friends' Book Store at the Library.

Anyone who is not a member and would like to join the Friends is invited to join.