Back-to-School immunization clinic next week

Douglas County Community Health Clinic hosts a back-to-school immunization clinic 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 29. The drive-through event takes place behind the Douglas County Community and Senior Center at 1329 Waterloo Lane, with signage posted to direct attendees to and through the clinic.

Routine childhood vaccines will be administered by county health nurses on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are preferred but not required. Plan to arrive prepared with the following documentation: any vaccination notifications received from your child’s school; your child’s previous vaccination records

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Medicaid and most major insurances will be accepted. There is an administration fee for anyone who is uninsured, but no one will be turned away if they are unable to pay.

A complete listing of required immunizations is available on the Douglas County School District website at dcsd.k12.nv.us. Under the “Families” tab, go to “Parent and Student Resources,” then “Student Health Services,” then “Health Guidelines.” The printable immunization checklist is located beneath the health guidelines tab along the right had side of the page.

Call 775-782-9038 for additional information or to schedule an appointment during the vaccination event.

Carson-Tahoe job fair today

Carson-Tahoe Health hosts a Hiring Fair today from 3-6 p.m. The fair takes place on the third floor of the Regional Medical Center at 1600 Medical Parkway in Carson City. Once there, head over to the Valley View room.

Information and descriptions of current open positions can be found online at carsontahoe.com/careers.

GoFundMe to benefit Tamarack Fire evacuees

Lots of people are wondering how to best provide assistance and support to our neighbors in Alpine County. In response to these inquiries, the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce established a funding campaign to help those evacuated as a result of the Tamarack Fire.

The GoFundMe page set up this past Sunday says all donations will be taken through Alpine County’s Chamber of Commerce and “distributed as needs arise, to the evacuation center, small business assistance fund, and/or Alpine County to assist with rebuilding efforts.”

As of this writing, the fundraising goal is set at $10,000. To make a donation, visit gofundme.com and search for the “Tamarack Fire Assistance Fund” page organized by the Alpine County Chamber.

Dash and Dine date night Friday

The Tahoe/Douglas Elks host “Dash and Dine Date Night for Two” 5-7 p.m. Friday. Menu is mild pork chile verde, rice, beans, tortillas, and toppings. A donation of $25 provides a takeout meal for two people.

Reservations for the event must be made by 4:30 p.m. today. To place an order, call the Lodge at 775-265-5483 and leave a message with your name, number of dinners-for-two you’d like, and the time between 5-7 pm you plan to pick up the food.

The Tahoe/Douglas Elks lodge is located at 1227 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Proceeds from Elks’ events benefit programs for seniors, veterans, and youth in the local community.

Amy Roby can be reached at ranchosroundup@hotmail.com.