Calendar of Events. January 2019 S M T W T F S. NAMI Connections. Elko Parkinson s Support Group. Elko County Library NEW YEAR S DAY.

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1 NEW YEAR S DAY Elko Parkinson s Support January MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support

2 PRESIDENT S DAY VALENTINE S DAY Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support February

3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS ST. PATRICK S DAY Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support March

4 April EASTER Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support Clean Up/Green Up Day and Prescription Roundup

5 MOTHER S DAY May MOTHER S DAY ARMED FORCES DAY Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support MEMORIAL DAY

6 Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support FLAG DAY June FATHER S DAY

7 Coalition Independence Day July Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support

8 National Night Out Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support August

9 LABOR DAY Elko Parkinson s Support September PATRIOT DAY Alzheimer s Association Elko Caregiver Support Restriction Access to Lethal Means Youth Mental Health First Aid Class

10 October COLUMBUS DAY Medicare Part D open enrollment begins Nevada Day (observed) HALLOWEEN

11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS November VETERANS DAY Elko Parkinsons Support Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support THANKSGIVING DAY

12 Elko Parkinson s Support December Alzheimer s Assoc. Elko Caregivers Support HANUKKAH BEGINS CHRISTMAS KWANZAA BEGINS HANUKKAH ENDS KWANZAA ENDS

13 <Back Online for Nevada Rural & Frontier Communities Free of cost to parcipants Led by family members of individuals living with mental illness Confidenal Learn from the wisdom and life experience of the group Families are no longer alone and have a renewed sense of hope Meets monthly No specific medical therapy or medicaon is endorsed or recommended Designed for adult loved ones (18+) of individuals living with mental illness Every 3 rd Tuesday of the Month 6-7pm For Informaon Contact Linda: (775) For Events & Resources Check the Website namiwesternnevada.org 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday Each Month From 12-1:30pm (Bruce Memorial Room) 720 Court Street, Elko, NV For Info Call: (775) A FREE confidenal support group for adults living with mental illness We use group wisdom of peers to process the challenges of recovery Led by trained peer facilitators who themselves live with mental illness Find strength in a sgma free accepng environment Every Thursday 5:30-7pm First Presbyterian Church (Parlor Room) 1559 Sewell Ave Elko NV For Info Call: (775)

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16 <Back <BACK Elko Parkinson s Support 10 a.m. We re an informal group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month to have a no-host brunch/luncheon at Gold Dust West. PD is challenging. Our goals include discussing issues and information relevent to Parkinson s disease, including family concerns, research trends, mutual support and resources. The group gives many hope, phone and support. For information, please call Pat, (775) , or Steve, (775)

17 <Back Page 2> 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday See back for details! 1 Library Closed New Year s Day :30 Toddler Time LEGO Contest Entries Jan LEGO Contest: Last Day 3:30 Spring Craft Lego Library Closed Contest Voting Jan LEGO Contest Winners Jan 28 4:30 Tween Movie 30 10:30 Cowboy Poetry Week Story Time 31

18 <Back <Page 1 January After-School Crafts: Wednesday, January 16, 3:30 p.m. Youth (ages 5-11) can participate in making crafts. Preregistration is required and starts January 2. Space is limited. Maker Monday: Monday, January 21 (third Monday of each month). Cancelled due to closure of Library for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Story Times: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Designed for preschoolers (ages 3-5). We read books, sing and dance, and follow up with an art activity. Cowboy Poetry Week Story Time: January 29-31, Guest Cowboy Poet on Jan 30 Toddler Time: Saturday, January 5 (first Saturday of each month), 10:30 a.m. Designed for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2). We sing songs, play, and read. Tween Book and a Movie: Tuesday, January 29 (last Tuesday of each month), 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tweens (ages 10-13) will watch the film Jumanji and then enjoy a lively discussion of the film and the book Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg. Snacks will be served. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library. LEGO Creations Contest: The Library s Lego Creations Contest encourages youth and families to create a Lego masterpiece. Winners in each of five categories receive prizes. Pick up a contest packet at the Library or download the packet from the Library s website. Submit Entries: January 7-19 Voting: January Winners Announced: January 28 Downloadables EBooks, Audio books, Magazines, and More! Download EBooks and audio books easy readers, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, young adult fiction and nonfiction using the Overdrive app from the Library s website. Read your favorite magazine on your electronic device using the Zinio app from the Library s website. All you need is your library card. All programs are FREE! Library Hours: Mon/Tue: 9 am 8 pm Wed/Thu: 9 am 6 pm Fri/Sat: 9 am 5 pm Location: 720 Court Street Elko, NV Youth Services Phone: x232 Web Address:

19 <Back Elko County & Rural NV Need Foster Homes! We are looking for devoted people that are Willing to share their and their homes With children in foster care Foster Care Training will be held on: Friday, Jan. 25 th : Saturday, Jan. 26 th : Sunday, Jan. 27 th : 9:00 am 6:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm *All three days are required for general Foster/Adoptive applicants *Relative and Fictive Kin Applicants need only complete Saturday, Jan. 26 th To register for training, Please contact: Lori Nichols, LSW Foster Care Recruitment State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services lnichols@dcfs.nv.gov Location of Training: William Bee Ririe Hospital 1500 Avenue H Ely, NV (Conference room is in the basement)

20 <Back Heart and Shield: A family violence prevention program Program Orientation Tuesday, February 5 th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cooperative Extension Office 701 Walnut Street Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, February 1 st 9-week program designed to provide survivors of former domestic violence with skills and resources to strengthen family relationships. Parent survivors and their children ages birth-18 may participate. Parents enjoy time to connect, share, and support each other. Children and teens enjoy hands-on activities that are geared for their age. Parents learn about communication, children s development, child guidance, conflict resolution, and maintaining healthy relationships. Children and teens learn about friendship skills, feelings, self-control, conflict resolution, stress management, and self-esteem. Each meeting includes a light meal. Call or for more information. Julie Woodbury woodburyj@unce.unr.edu This program is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under agreement No. USDA/CSREES Award No The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in any program or activity it operates. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.