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Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 8:27pmInformative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
LifeChurch hosts The Great Egg Race on March 23 at Carson City and Reno campuses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:20pmLifeChurch NV’s annual Great Egg Race is perfect for the whole family! We have individualized time slots for ages 0-18 years to gather over 50,000 candy and prize-stuffed eggs on the green, grassy field of LifeChurch Reno. We are so excited this year for our first ever Egg Race at our new Carson City campus.
Soroptimist Spring Fling Bunco Fundraiser set for April 11th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:42amLet's roll the dice and have some fun! Soroptimist International of Carson City will present it's Spring Fling Bunco fundraiser on April 11th at 5:30pm beginning with a fully loaded potato bar with salad.
A no-host bar will be available.
Carson City School District board to discuss proposed policy changes and school year fiscal budget
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 9:55amThe Carson City School District Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Cinza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 5:06pmCatmandu is 10 years old this month!
Cinza, our cat of the week, is very excited about our birthday. Of course, it is really easy to get Cinza excited. Barely one year old, this short-haired gray/blue girl is a fur-covered bundle of energy and fun.
Communities In Schools of Western Nevada Announces Third Annual All In For Kids Gala, April 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:00pmCommunities In Schools of Western Nevada (CIS of Western Nevada), part of the nation’s leading evidence-based stay-in-school organization announces the third annual All In For Kids Gala, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.
Carson City Elks to hold garage sale Friday and Saturday to benefit Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:10pmThe Carson City Elks Club will hold a charity garage sale this Friday and Saturday to benefit Holiday with a Hero, an annual event that partners local children with law enforcement and emergency responders for a Christmas holiday shopping experience.
Homebuyer seminar happening March 16 in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:06pmCome and learn the A-Z's of purchasing your first home. Local experts in lending, title, insurance and real estate will be there to share their knowledge. Please RSVP because lunch will be provided.
Tickets available for Saturday's Gold Rush-themed dinner to benefit St. Teresa school in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 5:22amDinner, auction, and tickets are now available for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School’s 21st annual School Soiree, formerly known as the crab feed, to be held this Saturday, March 9 to benefit the Carson City school.
Next Coffee with Lisa scheduled for April 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 7:19amThe next Coffee with Lisa will be held on April 10, 7 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. (There will not be a March gathering.) All are invited to share ideas and discuss issues.
Nevada Small Ag Conference happening March 13 in Fallon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 2:30pmWhether you are already a producer or are at the beginning of your small farm adventure, join us for a three-day informative conference in Fallon, Nev. where veteran growers, farmers, and producers will share their know-how and experience.
Donovan Mill introductory blacksmithing class happening Saturday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 7:00amUNR Extension is now accepting applications for the Carson City Community Garden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:08pmUNR Extension Offices would like to invite you to apply for a plot with the Carson City Community Gardens. Located in the middle of Carson City, the CCCG opened their doors 2001 and offers 25 4-by-16-foot garden plots at a yearly fee of $40.
Regional author Judie ‘Jay Crowley’ to speak at Carson City Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 2:41pmCarson City Leisure Hour Club members get an inside look at the thought processes of local author Jay Crowley at their monthly dinner meeting on Thursday, March 21 at the Plaza Event Center.
Partnership Carson City seeks volunteers to teach English as a Second Language Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:30pmPartnership Carson City is looking for volunteers to teach English as a Second Language to adults. Can you speak, read, and write in English? Then you can teach English to one to three students.
Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 9:37amInformative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
Carson City's Hot Spot Yoga becomes Grassroots Yoga Center with new owners
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 12:53pmEmilee Riggin and Jordan River, the two new proud owners of Carson City's Hot Spot Yoga Studio, located inside Fitness for Life, are excited to revamp this Carson City yoga location. The new name of the business will be Grassroots Yoga Center.
Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Remi
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 11:16pmAdorable. That’s the only way to describe Remi.
This pretty girl is a short-haired cabby (calico tabby) approximately 4 years old. Remi is cuddly, curious, friendly and rears up like a circus pony to receive pets. She also likes her backside scratched, and will knead when she is getting loved.
Sierra Lutheran student wins top honors at Carson City Rotary's youth music contest
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 12:15pmSierra Lutheran High School sophomore Anton Granata took top honors at the Rotary Club of Carson City’s annual Youth Music Contest this week.
Granata, who plays bass guitar, performed a combination of 13 songs ranging from Bach, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and his own compositions.
Carson City-based ComputerCorps founder, CEO Ron Norton to be honored at Golden Bowtie Award Banquet; tickets available
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 12:09pmThe Men's Caucus of the Carson City Democrats periodically presents its Golden Bow Tie Award to a man who has made invaluable contributions to the community, and in their view deserves recognition as a worthy male role model.
Community Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:16pmJoin Mountain Vista Baptist Church in Carson City for our Easter Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. We will have egg hunts broken up by age groups, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee. There will be fun crafts, bounce houses, other games, and the Easter Bunny.
'Open Mic for Mike' to raise money for Carson City musician, businessman fighting cancer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 9:40amSave the date of Saturday, March 9 to join in for the opportunity to make a huge impact on a treasured community member, Mike Epps, owner of A to Zen Gifts and Thrift Store in Carson City.
Carson City's Battle Born Harley-Davidson host food drive for FISH in March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:35pmAs many of you know Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, provides a multitude of services in the Carson City community that truly give hope and change lives. If you can spare any non-perishable food items to donate we would be grateful.
Build2Win workshop on Carson City master plan happening March 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 2:10pmCarson City's Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the current Carson City Master Plan (adopted in 2006) and revision process currently underway.
Tickets available for Carson City Lions Club 23rd annual community crab feed March 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 4:03pmThe Carson City Host Lions is pleased to announce the 23rd annual community Crab Feed will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Fuji Park Hall.
The Lions, with the help of Celebrity Chef Jonathan Chapin and his team, will serve up Dungeness crab, roasted beef tri-tip, salad, bread, and ice cream. There will be music, dancing, raffle prizes and a silent auction to raise funds for Lions' projects.
Retired School Employees, Carson City Unit, quarterly luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 2:03pmNevada Retired School Employees Association, Carson City Unit Quarterly Lunch Meeting will be on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00AM at MiCasa II Restaurant. Our nonprofit organization serves the interests of any retired school employee living in the state.
Students from Carson City, surrounding counties participate in 2024 Americanism essay competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 8:30amLocal area schools from Gardnerville, Yerington, Carson City and Virginia City were given the opportunity to have their 7-12th Grade Students participate in an Essay Contest sponsored by the Sierra, Tahoe Fleet Reserve Association.
Carson City residents meet with mayor to discuss dog park controversy at Ronald D. Wilson Park
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 11:41pmRoughly 30 Carson City residents met at Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 to counter the building of the dog park in this neighborhood.
The gathering lasted for roughly an hour and many concerns about the dog park and the area were voiced.
Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 8:01pmInformative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
Volunteers sought for hospice patients in Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 12:12pmThere is currently a need for hospice volunteers in the Carson City area as well as Minden and Gardnerville in Douglas County.