Friday’s winning Calif. lotto numbers
Friday night’s winning California lotto numbers were: Daily 3 Evening: 0-2-1; Daily 3 Midday: 2-9-4; Daily 4: 9-6-9-5; Daily Derby: 1st: 2 Lucky Star; 2nd: 1 Gold Rush; 3rd: 11 Money Bags; Race Time: 1:48.97; Fantasy 5: 05-18-26-30-35; Mega Millions: 07-38-46-49-56, Mega Ball: 1.
The jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball drawing is estimated at $40 million.
For more information visit the California Lottery website: www.calottery.com.
Bell group prepares for national performance
Reno’s Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble presents Greetings from Tintab, a spring concert series to raise money for the group’s first national tour later this month to North Carolina.
The group will perform at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.; at 3 p.m. Saturday at South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe; and at 6 p.m. Monday at Great Basin Brewery, 846 Victorian Ave. in Sparks.
The series weaves stories from the group’s past with modern bell literature. Traditional folk songs, smooth jazz, and classic rock are all part of the concert.
For more information, go to Tintabulations.com.
Boy Scout Troop to have booth at flea market
Carson City Boy Scout Troop 341 is hosting a booth at The Flying Pig Flea Market today. The Boy Scouts are selling items to help offset the cost of summer camp and a backpacking trip. The market will take place at the Pony Express Pavilion. There’s a $2 admission fee.
Judges sought for Run What Cha Brung show
Karson Kruzers seeks judges for its annual Run What Cha Brung car, truck and motorcycle show to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28. Training for judges will be at 9:30 a.m. June 28 at Fuji Park.
Individuals must be 18 or older to be a judge. Those selected will be given dinner, a commemorative goodie bag and free soda and water during training and judging.
To reserve a judging position, call Zina at 775-841-7346 or Lorretta at 775-883-0927.
Independent American Party meets Monday
An informational meeting of the Independent American Party will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. For more information, contact Chairman John Wagner at 775-883-2752 or johnwagner2000@charter.net.
Patrol increases focus on impaired drivers
Law enforcement officers working with the Joining Forces program are increasing patrols for impaired drivers and riders through July 6.
Behaviors that can indicate impaired drivers and motorcycle riders include drifting during a turn or a curve, inattentiveness to surroundings, inappropriate or unusual behavior and weaving. Law enforcement officers encourage motorists to call 911 if they witness drivers and riders that may be impaired.
For more information, go to www.ZeroFatalitiesNV.com/sober.
Library hosts cross-country cycling team Monday
The Carson City Library will host the 2014 Spokes team, a group of seven science, technology, engineering and mathematics students and alumni from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Columbia University who are cycling from San Francisco, Calif., to Washington, D.C., to raise the issue of education reform.
The team, which stops along the way at public schools and libraries to teach hands-on, project-oriented classes, will run a learning festival on Monday at the Carson City Library. Children can learn about circuits by building a laser transmitter, or about design and tools by taking apart bicycles and building something new.
For more information, go to www.carsoncitylibrary.org.
National Active Retired Federal Employees meets Tuesday
A speaker from Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division will be featured at a meeting for National Active Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1329, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grandma Hattie’s, 2811 S. Carson St.
For more information, call Yvonne Prettyman at 775-884-3538.
Douglas group hosts genealogy experts July 3
Jean Wilcox Hibben, a board-certified genealogist who was lead researcher for last year’s PBS program “Genealogy Roadshow” and Lynn H. “Butch” Hibben will talk about genealogy at Douglas County Genealogy Group’s meeting at 1 p.m. July 3 at Carson Valley Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville.
Jean is a California-based national speaker, family historian and vice president of the Genealogy Speakers Guild. The Hibbens’ program is geared for those interested in and fascinated by genealogy and family history research.
To order tickets in advance, send a $5 check payable to Sue VanderSmith, 1811 Bougainvillea Drive, Minden 89423. Checks must be received by Sunday, June 22. Tickets will be available at the door for $7, and only cash will be accepted.
For more information, go to www.circlemending.org.
Donations sought for St. Gall’s rummage sale
St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville will accept donation items for its annual rummage sale beginning July 7.
Donations are collected in June and July. They can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the church, located at 1343 Centerville Lane.
The rummage sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2.
For more information, call 775-782-2852.
Tickets available for Bark, Whine & Dine event
Tickets cost $25 each in advance of Carson Animal Services Initiative’s seventh annual Bark, Whine & Dine barbecue fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. July 27 at Fuji Park.
The event, catered by Foodies Bystro, will offer music by Jake Houston. There will be a silent auction, quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and desserts by Carson City Confections.
Bark, Whine & Dine barbecue tickets cost $30 each on the day of the event. To purchase them in advance, go to www.friendsofcasi.com and click “donate,” or see any CASI volunteer, or call 775-671-2413.
Free course about mental illness offered
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Western Nevada will offer a 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family course for family members and partners of adults with mental illness from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 24 to July 31 at Calvary Chapel, 1635 Clearview Drive.
NAMI-trained individuals who have experienced supporting an adult family member with mental illness in his or her recovery will teach the free course, which offers current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders.
The courses will also focus on medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence; research about biology of brain disorders and treatments; and information about understanding the experience of a person with mental illness. There will be workshops about problem solving, listening, and communication techniques. Strategies for coping and handling crises and relapse will be presented.
Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, call 775-448-6397, or email nvazmha@gmail.com.
Health insurance topic of June 24 session
A discussion about the Affordable Care Act and information about health insurance, open enrollment and how individuals may be able to enroll now for insurance with federal financial assistance will be at 6:30 p.m. June 24 at Nevada Primary Care Association, 755 N. Roop St., Suite 211.
Space is limited; to register, call 775-283-5733 or 775-283-5720.
Foster care training sessions planned
Foster care training will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 at Division of Child and Family Services, 2533 N. Carson St., Suite 100.
All three sessions are required in order to receive the application for general foster or adoptive care.
To RSVP, call Lori Nichols at 775-687-4943 or 1-888-423-2659. For more information, call Nichols, or email lnichols@dcfs.nv.gov.
Comstock artists, businesses & groups sought
The Nevada Arts Council awarded a Circuit Rider consultancy of $3,500 through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey to help fund a cultural resources inventory in the Comstock region, including Dayton, Silver City, Gold Hill and Virginia City.
For more information, call Quest Lakes at 775-287-7598, or email quest@theodata.com.
Circles Initiative holds orientation July 23
Capital City Circles Initiative, a program that helps families living in poverty achieve self-sufficiency, is offering an orientation and friendship building event on July 23 at First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser St.
Sign-in will be at 2:30 p.m., followed by an overview of the group. The event ends at 5 p.m.
For more information, call 775-883-6506, or email capitalcitycircles@gmail.com.
Talk about Pony Express rider is June 23
Robert A. Nylen, curator of history at the Nevada State Museum, will present “The Most Daring Rider of the Pony Express: ‘Pony Bob’ Haslam” at 10 a.m. June 23 at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 W. College Parkway.
Robert Haslam is remembered for two important rides — both through dangerous Nevada territories — in the innovative overland mail service’s brief but significant history.
Admission to the presentation is free. For more information, call 775-841-4111.
‘Ask the Nurse’ series held monthly
Cascades of the Sierra, at 275 Neighborhood Way in Spanish Springs, hosts monthly sessions titled “Ask the Nurse” at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month.
The sessions are led by Susan Neely, a registered nurse. This month’s event on June 23 will be about glaucoma, and a question and answer session will follow.
For more information, call Lori Waldorf at 775-424-5400.
Tickets available for Bark, Whine & Dine event
Tickets cost $25 each in advance of Carson Animal Services Initiative’s 7th annual Bark, Whine & Dine barbecue fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. July 27 at Fuji Park.
The event, catered by Foodies Bystro, will offer music by Jake Houston. There will be a silent auction, quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and desserts by Carson City Confections.
Bark, Whine & Dine barbecue tickets cost $30 each on the day of the event. To purchase them in advance, go to www.friendsofcasi.com and click “donate,” or see any CASI volunteer, or call 775-671-2413.
Free course about mental illness offered
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Western Nevada will offer a 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family course for family members and partners of adults with mental illness from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 24 to July 31 at Calvary Chapel, 1635 Clearview Drive.
NAMI-trained individuals who have experienced supporting an adult family member with mental illness in his or her recovery will teach the free course, which offers current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders.
The courses will also focus on medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence; research about biology of brain disorders and treatments; and information about understanding the experience of a person with mental illness. There will be workshops about problem solving, listening, and communication techniques. Strategies for coping and handling crises and relapse will be presented.
Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, call 775-448-6397, or email nvazmha@gmail.com.
Health insurance topic of June 24 session
A discussion about the Affordable Care Act and information about health insurance, open enrollment and how individuals may be able to enroll now for insurance with federal financial assistance will be at 6:30 p.m. June 24 at Nevada Primary Care Association, 755 N. Roop St., Suite 211.
Space is limited; to register, call 775-283-5733 or 775-283-5720.
Foster care training sessions planned
Foster care training will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 at Division of Child and Family Services, 2533 N. Carson St., Suite 100.
All three sessions are required in order to receive the application for general foster or adoptive care.
To RSVP, call Lori Nichols at 775-687-4943 or 1-888-423-2659. For more information, call Nichols, or email lnichols@dcfs.nv.gov.
