Indoor Mini-Golf Open in Fernley

Mini-golf enthusiasts in Fernley rejoice! Backyard Mini-golf has opened it's doors located behind FIS at 396 Highway 95.

For more info call: (775) 835-0222

Apple Everything Contest at the Fernley Farmers Market

Do you have an amazing apple recipe to share? Enter the Apple Everything Contest at the Fernley Farmers Market hosted by the Fernley/Wadsworth Lions Club.

Entry Forms can be printed out here.

Entry forms are due on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by 5.00 pm at
Fernley Farmers Market satellite office, 75 E. Main Street , Fernley , NV 89408

They can also be faxed to CJ Gueldner at (775) 562-2599.

Stamp Out Hunger!

The largest one-day nationwide food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers on Saturday, May 10 is the easiest food drive for people to participate in, since all they have to do is place their food donations by their mail box for pickup by their letter carrier.

People who live in apartments or housing developments where they do not have a mail box by their house, can place their donations in the big red Food Bank barrels in Safeway, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Save Mart, Raley’s, Scolari’s, Smith’s, Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s in Reno and Sparks. Shoppers can then place their donations directly in the barrels. Donations can also be made online at www.fbnn.org.

To make donations even more convenient, Scolari’s offers for sale prepackaged bags of basic foods needed by the Food Bank, such as beans, chili, canned vegetables, fruits and cereal.

All donations in Reno and Sparks will go to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, the area’s only certified affiliate of America’s Second Harvest, the national network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations. The Food Bank will distribute the food through its 108 partner agencies in 13 northern Nevada and seven California Sierra counties, including emergency food assistance pantries, senior nutrition centers, rehabilitation programs and shelters.

For more information about the food drive, call the Food Bank, 331-3663.

What: Annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive

When: Saturday, May 10 - The day before Mother's Day

Where: At your mailbox, grocery store or online

How: Letter Carriers will pick up your food donation

Kindergarten Registration

Is your 5 year old ready to start school? Elementary schools in Fernley will be holding early kindergarten registration next week (April 21-April 25).

Parents can pre-register their child if he or she will be five years old by September 30, 2008.

Parents must bring their student's birth certificate, shot record, social security card and proof of residency such as a copy of a utility bill during the time of registration.

Children must register at the school in which they are zoned for. If you are unsure about which school you are zoned for, you can contact the schools.

Registration times include the following:

Cottonwood Elementary

April 21, 9 a.m.-- 6 p.m.

April 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(775) 575-3414

East Valley Elementary

April 21 and 22, 9 a.m.--4 p.m.

April 23, 10 a.m.-- 6 p.m.

(775) 575-3332

Fernley Elementary

April 21-22, 24-25, 8 a.m.-- 4 p.m.

April 23, 8 a.m.-- 6 p.m.

(775) 575-3420

Fiesta De Mayo

The Fernley Wadsworth Lyons Club will be holding their Fiesta De Mayo with music, games, prizes, pinatas, yummy food, local talent, and a salsa making contest!

When: May 10 and May 11
Time: 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

AYSO Fall Registration

Fernley AYSO is holding sign-ups for the Fall 2008 season.

When: May 7, May 14, and May 29
Where: Fernley Intermediate School
Time: 6-8 PM

Child Safety Fingerprinting and Photos at Wal-Mart

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Volunteers in Policing (VIPS) together with Fernley American Legion will be offering child safety fingerprinting and photos of children at Wal-Mart.

When: April 26 and April 27
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Where: Fernley Wal-Mart