BRIEFS

Workshop to focus on growing vegetables in small spaces

Area residents can learn how to grow vegetables in a small space during a workshop presented by Angela O’Callaghan, the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s social horticulturist. It is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon March 28 at the extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

The workshop will concentrate on the basics of getting vegetables and herbs to survive in small spaces, particularly in pots and on patios, despite our challenging climate.

There is a $5 materials fee for the class, which can be paid by cash or check only (checks made payable to the Board of Regents).

To register, call the master gardener help line at 257-5555 or e-mail lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

License applicants can get help

The Nevada State Contractors Board business assistance program, which provides guidance with the contractors’ license application process, is accepting reservations for a free workshop scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Henderson office, 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200.

During the session, participants will receive the necessary information to complete the contractor’s license application process quickly and accurately. In addition, applicants will have the opportunity to have their applications reviewed by staff before submitting them for approval.

Nevada requires that all contractors be licensed.

For more information or reservations, contact Lisa Bedsole, licensing consultant, at 486-1100, ext. 1120, or by e-mail at lbedsole@nscb.state.nv.us.