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Activities planned by CASI beginning with Saturday's 5K9 fun run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 1:12pmCarson Animal Services Initiative volunteers have some fun activities scheduled for dogs and dog lovers during the month of September, starting off with the 5K9 run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event will take place at the River View Park at the end of east Fifth Street. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Start time is at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $25 for the first person, additional family members are $15. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times.
Northern Nevada HOPES Street Store hosts clothing drive and distribution
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 12:33pmNorthern Nevada HOPES is hosting a Street Store clothing drive from now through Oct. 5 and will be handing out clothes to the homeless and low-income population at HOPES on Oct. 6 from 10am to 2pm at 467 Ralston Street in Reno.
The Street Store is a “free pop-up clothing store” event hosted by organizations across the globe which allow patrons to choose outfits and take them home for free.
Carson TV News: Sunday is St. Teresa of Avila's annual Fall Festival
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 12:12pmSt. Teresa of Avila's annual Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sep 21, 11:30 a.m. at Fuji Park. The festival begins with a Mass in the park followed by fun, food and games.
Follow Carson TV News at www.facebook.com/carsontvnews for updates, information and to learn more about the program, which airs weekly on Mondays, Charter Cable Channel 193, at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. and throughout the week. Have a news tip? You can also submit photos and video to CarsonTVnews@gmail.com.
CASI K9 Fun Run and Walk is Saturday; Pooch Plunge at the Carson City Aquatic Center Sept. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/17/2014 - 1:03pmTwo CASI events coming up. First is the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 20. The following week is the Pooch Plunge.
Saturday's K9 Walk/Run fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.
Red's Old 395 joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada spotlight campaign
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 9:59amThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada announced Tuesday that Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City is a spotlight business of the month. During the month of September, Red’s Old 395 Grill is collecting funds for a donation to the organization.
New charter school provides fresh hope for students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 5:59pm
WNC Offers Fall and Winter Driver Education Courses in Carson City and Douglas County
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 6:38amCARSON CITY – New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered at Western Nevada College this fall and over the winter break. All courses are $100. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Two courses will meet on the WNC Carson City Campus on Saturdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 18, or Oct. 18-Nov. 15 (no class Nov. 1, Nevada Day Weekend). A winter break class will be offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Dec. 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 2. The Carson City classes include four hours on a driving simulator.
Meet the candidates at the Carson City Republican Women’s Club luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 9:56pmMeet your candidates running for office at the September Luncheon meeting of the Carson City Republican Women’s Club. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 11:30AM at GOLD DUST WEST, Carson City, NV. This is your opportunity to visit with those running for office.
RSVP suggested by Friday, September 12, 2014: Jane Richards 775-297-3712 sweetpea48@charter.net $20.00 (Cash only, no checks)
9/11 .. Where I Was (When the World Stopped Turning) that September Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 12:01amMy thoughts after hearing the song –
“Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning”
9.11
Where I Was (When the World Stopped Turning)
That September Day
That Tuesday morning my girls rushed to school
With a wave as they ran out the door
I turned on the TV to Good Morning America
Didn’t notice as my coffee hit the floor
As I stood there in shock thinking this can't be real
The screams and the flames how they grew
And then through the smoke a camera focused in
As a plane hit Tower #2
All my worst fears were filling the screen
I didn’t know what I should do first
Public invited to 911 ceremony Thursday at Mills Park World Trade Center Steel I Beam memorial
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 5:42pmThere will be a service Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, 9 a.m. at the World Trade Center Steel I Beam at the eastern edge of Mills Park in Carson City.
The beam was given to Carson City by the Port Authority of New York to mark that fateful day. The public is invited.
Carson City 4-H aims high with 'Rockets to the Rescue' national experiment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 6:47pmIn launching the new school year, Carson City 4-H will participate in the annual 4-H National Science Experiment. This year’s national experiment revolves around the popular rockets program. Titled “Rockets to the Rescue” youth will be tasked with one mission.
Project Empty Bowls: Free pottery making event Saturday to end Hunger in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 5:00pmDesign your own pottery for the greater good this Saturday at the Children's Museum in Carson City. Project Empty Bowls will be working with all ages making bowls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Dec. 5 Empty Bowl's soup feed fundraiser at the Carson City Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
No experience necessary. Come create a bowl to donate and help the Empty Bowls Carson City Project to feed the hungry in our valley.
Heroes and Holocaust: Author Marty Brounstein to speak Sept. 29 at Plaza Hotel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 12:27pmThe Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center has the privilege of hosting Marty Brounstein, talented speaker and the author of “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust” on Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:00 pm. Doors will open before 6:00 pm, space is limited: RSVP to kelley@radow.net
Soroptimist of Carson City host Wednesday school trustee candidates luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 1:08pmThe public is invited to join Soroptimist International of Carson City Wednesday in welcoming the following School District Trustee candidates from District 1 (Jim Bathgate and Ron Swirczek), District 3 (David Carter and Stacie Wilke) and District 4 (Jeffrey Cherpeski and Ryan Green).
Lunch is $16 at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 North Carson Street. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at noon until 1 p.m. For further information please contact Charlene Spinner at spinsbabe@aol.com or (775) 267-4901.
Celebrating 118 years, Carson City Leisure Hour Club hosts Basque specialist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 1:46pmThe Carson City Leisure Hour Club begins its 118th year with a presentation by Iker Saitua, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno. Born in Algorta, Basque Country, Iker will discuss Basque history in a presentation titled Becoming Basque-American: Basque Sheep Breeders and their Ethnic Legitimacy in Nevada (1890-1959).
The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously operating social organization. Its goal is promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature.
Signups underway for Sept. 20 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at the Empire Ranch Golf Course
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 11:27amOn Saturday, Sept. 20 the Carson City Kiwanis is holding their Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at the Empire Ranch Golf Course. There will be a number events including a 5K walk/run; bench pressing and a scramble golf tournament. Participate in one or more events. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (75 percent) and the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (25 percent).
Carson City parks Memorial Wall nominations sought for 2014 awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 5:52pmEach year, the Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, recognizes individuals and groups who contribute to the vitality of the community and Carson City's recreational environment.
Carson Middle School staff drenched in ALS Bucket Challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 1:50pmCarson Middle School's eighth grade staff answered the challenge from Carson High School and did the ALS Bucket Challenge on Friday, Sept. 5.
Bri Valley's Leadership Group put on the Carson Middle School soaker. CMS did a shout out Bucket Challenge to Fritsch, Mark Twain and Bordewich-Bray elementary schools.
Friends of Carson City Library host canned food drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 2:06pmFree Books for Canned Food! The Friends of the Library are having a canned food drive to support the Ron Wood Family Resource Center. Bring in a donation of canned or packaged food from Sept. 8 through Sept. 13 and pick out a free book of your choice.
One free book per donation. Especially needed now are staples such as canned tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit, pastas and sauces. Bring your donations to The Browsers Corner Book Store at 711 East Washington Street. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Character Counts! launches in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 1:06pmPartnership Carson City is initiating Character Counts! in our community, beginning with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Park and Recreation after school programs.
Character Counts! is dedicated to strengthening the character of America’s citizens with a consistent set of ethical values. These values, which are not politically, racially, or religiously based, are called the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Paws On The Verada at Cafe' At Adele's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 12:16pmPlease join the Carson Tahoe SPCA and Cafe' At Adele's for Paws On The Veranda. Bring you 4 legged friend for breakfast or lunch and the Carson Tahoe SPCA will be on hand with homemade treats and lots of other surprises! A portion of your check will be donated to our spay and neuter fund for the homeless animals that come into our care. A perfect day to dine with your dog!
Women to Women with Mary Lou Pawley and the Grace Works program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 9:47amThis week’s guest on Women to Women is with Mary Lou Pawley, who introduced the Grace Works program to Carson City. Grace Works is a Christian-based outreach effort that meets weekends in communities across the country.
It is a program designed where volunteers pitch in to help local people and programs. It began two years ago, with its beginnings at the First Presbyterian Church and now includes 14 other local churches and groups who volunteer their time and energy. Go here for a list of efforts from earlier this year.
ALS Ice Bath Challenge, Bullying Prevention Seminar planned for Sept. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 9:36amJan Lopas, a Martial Arts coach, instructor, parent and student from Carson ATA Martial Arts, announced the school has joined the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Carson ATA Martial Arts chief instructors, Mr. Goodner and Mr. Stevens, are taking this Ice Bucket Challenge one step further. They intend to take an Ice BATH for 3 minutes in exchange for donations to the ALS Association.
Signups begin for third annual CASI 5K Walk and Fun Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 2:52pmTime to lace up the jogging shoes and strut with the pooches Saturday, Sept. 20 in Carson City. It's the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City.
The fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.
Check-in time is between 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and discounted fees are offered.
Local churches unite for worship event tonight in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:46amSeveral local churches will be uniting together tonight to worship and pray for Carson City. The event, called "Engage" begins at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, August 29, at the Carson City Community Center.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and several local ministries will be on hand to share the work that is being done in our community. This is the third Engage event in Carson City and momentum has continued to grow with each event.
Western Nevada College welcomes students with annual barbecue lunch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 5:22pmNew and returning Western Nevada College students were treated to a barbecue lunch Thursday, an annual Carson City event hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada College. WNC officials report a significant increase in full-time student enrollment, with more than 4,000 total students registered this semester.
Water truck gives Carson High faculty a good soaking during ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 3:07pmCarson High School faculty and staff accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS from Douglas High on Aug. 28, 2014 and extended a challenge to Carson Middle School, Eagle Valley and Pioneer High. Water courtesy of Cinderlite Trucking.
Carson City's Fremont Elementary staff take Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:30amFremont Elementary School faculty and staff take the ice bucket challenge for ALS on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Carson City, Nev.
17th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 11:35am17th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Sep 27, 2014, 9am - 2pm
Tahoe Paradise Park
Meyers, CA
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day is the largest volunteer restoration event in the Tahoe basin. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to restore trails, stabilize stream banks and plant native plants. Last year 82 volunteers from various organizations participated to help restore Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, CA.