Pancake supper set to celebrate Mardi Gras
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Outreach Center, 4280 U.S. Highway 50 in Silver Springs, is hosting a pancake supper and potluck in celebration of Mardi Gras at 3 p.m. Feb. 17.
For more information, call 775-577-9606.
Workshop sheds light on ear infections
Advanced Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 3232 Carmine St., is hosting a free workshop about ear infections at 6 p.m. Feb. 18.
The event is an interactive community workshop sponsored by the National Wellness Foundation. It’s designed to give parents and consumers information and options for treating common health issues.
To reserve a space, call 775-883-4114.
Accountant will present at Footprinters meeting
Drew Aguilar, a certified public accountant, will talk about protecting assets at Carson Valley Footprinters’ next dinner meeting on Feb. 19 at the Carson Nugget.
A no host bar starts at 5:30 p.m. The meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner costs $19 per person. For reservations, call 775-267-4355.
Evening of cowboy poetry, music planned
J’s’ Old Town Bistro, 30 Pike St. in Dayton, will present an evening of Western music and cowboy poetry with Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21.
The award-winning entertainers will perform songs inspired by their love of Northern Nevada and the Wild West.
Tickets cost $33 for the show only and $39 for dinner and the show.
Seating is limited. Call 775-246-4400 for information and tickets.
Southwest Gas in Fernley ending walk-in service
Fernley’s Southwest Gas office, at 5900 MacDonald Drive, will close its walk-in customer service counter at 5 p.m. Feb. 27.
Southwest Gas has cited a decrease in customer lobby traffic. No employees will lose their jobs as a result of the change.
Administrative offices and an outdoor payment kiosk will still operate at that location, as well as an operations facility providing local field support and emergency response.
Customers can view and pay their Southwest Gas bills online. Service start, stop, or move can be arranged online or by telephone.
A list of payment options, including payment stations located in the Fernley area, is available at www.swgas.com.
For more information or to report a gas odor or other natural gas emergency, call 1-877-860-6020.
Nominations of young volunteers sought
The Kohl’s Cares scholarship program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,500 students who have made a positive impact on their communities.
Ten national winners will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship for higher education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.
Nearly 200 students will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education, and more than 2,000 local students will receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card.
Nominations for children ages 6-18 will be accepted through March 13 at Kohlskids.com.
