Other Links, Places and Activities
Other Places and Activities
(Items not in any particular order)
Older Americans Of Lyon County, Inc.
Photo by Lyon County Senior Services
The Older Americans Of Lyon County is a non-profit nutrition program serving up to 125 meals daily at its Yerington dining facility and its meals on wheels delivery to the homebound. Adjacent is Yerington Manor, a non profit apartment facility serving its seniors on a sliding scale basis.Google Map Location
Jeanne Dini Cultural Center
Photo by Dan Newell
The Jeanne Dini Center is the pride of the valley and a gathering place for all. Built in 1912, Yerington Grammar School No. 9 served as an active school until 1978. In 1980 the Landmark school house was rehabilitated into a community cultural arts center. The Center houses a 150 seat performing arts theater, two exhibition Galleries, meeting space, an outdoor garden courtyard, and a Cafe. Today the Center is maintained by Yerington Theatre for the Arts and is host to numerous visual and performing arts events, private rentals, and community activities.
For a full lineup of events, tickets, or facility rental information please call (775) 463-1783 or visit the YTA website at www.yeringtonarts.com
Jeanne Dini CenterFor security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Google Map Location
Fort Churchill and Museum
Public Swimming Pool
Photo by Dan Newell
Swimming Pool located in the Kiddie Park. The Kiddie Park features lots of playground equipment and picnic tables.
Google Map Location
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area & Fish Hatchery
Wilson Canyon
Photo by Dan Newell
Fishing, camping, wildlife viewing and picnic area along the beautiful Walker River. Google Map Location
Mason Valley Trap, Rifle and Pistol Range
Photo by Dan Newell
Facility Name: Mason Valley Trap Club Location: 470 Pete Henrichs Rd., Yerington, Nevada, 89447 Directions: Eight miles east of Yerington off of 95A, left on Pete Henrichs Rd. Hours of Operation: By appointment - Practice Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays noon to sundown. Club shoot first Sunday of each month February-August 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. range open at no charge - open daylight hours. Google Map Location
Pit Lake
Photo by Dan Newell
The Anaconda Copper Corporation broke ground in 1950. Through the years, it became the 3rd largest open pit copper mine in the world before the price of copper forced a closure in 1978. From the point where the above picture was taken to the other side of the water is just over one mile. The City of Yerington can bee seen in the background. Don't miss stopping at the look at point, located at Weed Heights, to view the pit lake and the entire valley.
Google Map Location
Annual Onion Harvest
Photo by Dan Newell
Mason Valley has three large onion growers and has been dubbed by many as the "Onion Capital of the West". Each year during the September/October onion harvest, many of the fields in the valley look like this photo.
