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Carson City spring cleanup 2013 begins April 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 7:57amGrab a rake, a broom, a pair of work gloves and be prepared to apply some elbow grease, Carson City's annual spring cleanup week begins April 15.
Whether you're looking to haul junk from the basement to the landfill, are a senior and need help getting rid of debris, or maybe you need to get rid of old cans of paint, Carson City has several programs available.
Here's a list provided by the city of what's available:
Bingo party tonight at Carson Middle School; more than $7,000 in prizes to be won
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 9:36amUPDATE: Tonight is your night, Carson City. Free admission for all, plenty of chili and refreshments and an opportunity to win some pretty impressive prizes are in store at Carson Middle School beginning at 6 p.m. during its huge Family Bingo and Chili Night party.
With well over $7,000 in total prizes to be won in 15 exciting bingo games, the Carson City community will see the mother of all bingo parties, organizers promise. Recently added to the prize list are:
Legislature Considers New Emissions Testing Schedule
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 5:47pmby SCOT JENKINS
Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources discussed legislation that would require Nevada drivers to smog their vehicles every two years rather than every year and would make a vehicle 4-years-old or newer exempt from testing.
Prize list grows for Carson Middle School Bingo Night and Chili cook off annual blockbuster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 12:40pmEvent Date:
March 22, 2013 - 6:00pm
When it comes to tradition, Carson City has many, but how many include a huge game of family bingo, served up with delicious bowls of chili and plenty of opportunities to win some really nice prizes?
The Carson Middle School Parent Teachers Association will hold its annual Family Bingo and Chili Night fundraiser, set for Friday night, March 22, 6 p.m. at the middle school's Cafetorium on King Street. Want to know how popular this event is? Well, last year more than 500 attended.
Western Nevada College welcomes new faculty and staff
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 10:54amAs the new fall term begins, the college welcomes several academic faculty members who have joined WNC in 2012 to fill crucial vacancies. Dr. Robert Whitcomb is the most recent, arriving in time to teach business courses this fall. He hails from Haines, Alaska, where he retired as director of Human Resources and Organizational Development for the Chilkoot Indian Association, a Native Sovereign Nation there.
Rush to Washoe Bike Ride
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:39am$400 Million Dollars have been spent, and soon you will have a nice new bridge to ride your bicycle across. But only for a few hours, so listen up!
Thank You Bike to Work Week Sponsors
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 9:45amMuscle Powered and BikeCarson.com would like to thank our 2012 Carson City Bike to Work Week sponsors for their support! Generous donations by our sponsors helped us put on successful events, gave incentives to the challengers, and helped Muscle Powered raise money for future projects in Carson City.
Bike to Work Week Party at the Firkin and Fox
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:55pmIt’s great to see the bicycle miles and trips rack up from our Corporate Challengers! If you haven’t been keeping track, go check out the daily totals posted on the Muscle Powered blog. We’re going to have a big party at the Firkin and Fox on Friday night the 18th to celebrate everyone’s hard work this week. In addition to announcing the winners of the Corporate Challenge, we’re going to have live music from Notch 8, and a raffle with prizes you don’t want to miss out on.
Bike Movie Night at Capitol Automotive
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:01pmSaturday May 12th at 5:30PM is Bike To Work Week Movie Night hosted by Capitol Automotive! Ride your bikes down at 5:30 pm for FREE pizza and beverages, and enjoy two fun bicycle themed movies. Marcus does a great job at converting his garage into a little theater, and there is plenty of secure bike parking within view of the seating.
Crime Log: Man attempts to defraud Carson City bank
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 3:02pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:
- Steven Lewis Lisch, 32, a Santa Rosa, Calif. man, for a failure to appear warrant in his name and obtaining money under false pretenses. Lisch was also arrested for misdemeanor allegations of domestic battery. Lisch allegedly manipulated his girlfriend through threats of violence into attempting to cash a large fraudulent check at a US Bank in Carson City. Bail is set at $85,500 plus administrative fees.
Crime Log: woman transferred to Carson City from Douglas on auto theft allegations
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:15pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Elizabeth Santillanez, 18, a Carson City woman, at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening after she was transferred to the Carson City Detention Facility from the Douglas County Jail. Santillanez was arrested on a felony allegation of automotive burglary. Bail is set at $10,000.
Deputies also arrested several people for misdemeanor allegations:
- A 20-year-old transient man was arrested for domestic battery, minor consumption, and possession of marijuana.
C-A-L Ranch Stores Expands to Carson City; to open April 2012 at Safeway building
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:24amC-A-L Ranch Stores, an expanding ranch and home store chain, will open a new store in Carson City in April 2012. The new store will be located in the existing Safeway building on Carson Street, north of the Carson Shopping Center. Safeway announced on Monday that it was closing the store, which had been in operation for 38 years.
Taxable sales up, but not in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 4:01amTaxable sales for July were up in all but three Nevada counties, and Carson City was one of the three that didn't see a gain.The reason: a nearly 18 percent drop in automotive sales, the capital's ...
Sustainable Lifestyles: Dirty Driving
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 8:46amBy Nicoletta Florio /Big George Green Consulting
Traveling green is no mean feat. We can walk, cycle, skateboard or even pogo to a destination. Getting in our accustomed vehicles however, presents a challenge when we are trying to minimize our carbon footprint.
Movie Review: 'Drive Angry' the ultimate car chase film
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 1:23amThe movie "Drive Angry," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is practically one long car-chase movie, starring Nicholas Cage and Amber Heart.
To fully enjoy this film you have to believe totally that there is an actual physical Heaven and Hell, not that the two are metaphors of consciousness. But don't fret about it; religious ideas don't count here.
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting at Jigsaw Automotive
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 5:13pmJoin the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Jigsaw Automotive on Friday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. at 301 Hot Springs Road, Suite 7. Refreshments will be served.
Carson City car enthusiasts show and shine for cancer-stricken teen
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 3:47am
Friday night shined in all shapes, sizes and hearts for McKenna Mitchell, a Carson City teen stricken with bone cancer. While McKenna wasn't able to attend because of chemotherapy treatments, Carson City put on a car show the 14-year-old girl would be proud of. The event was held at Kragen-O'Reilly's.
There were 66 entries in the Show and Shine, with all proceeds going to help McKenna's family with medical costs, according to organizers Holly and Kenson Seymour.
The winners of the Show and Shine, picked by employees of Kragen-O'Reilly's on North Carson Street are:
Carson City couple face felony charges in computer theft from Wal-Mart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 10:34amFor the second time this month, a computer was stolen from a Carson City Wal-Mart and surveillance footage have landed the thieves behind bars.
Capital Ford of Carson City earns national award honors from Ford Motor Company
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 12:59pmIt's official: Capital Ford in Carson City is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships to be recognized with The 2009 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company, officials announced today.
The President's Award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in 2009, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction, said company spokeswoman Rachel Smith. Capital Ford also received the award in 2007.
Capital Ford and Local Community Raises Thousands for Carson City High School
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 8:52pmFord Motor Company and Capital Ford partnered on Saturday to help raise money in support of Carson City High School as part of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program.
Carson City manager sets sights on three budget cutting scenarios for 2010
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 5:08pmWith sales and property taxes in continued decline, Carson City Manager Larry Werner has drawn up three 2010-11 budget scenarios and has asked department heads to trim their budgets according to each
Triple T Automotive Concepts
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmSierra Nevada Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmSunrise Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmRoger Brown Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmMike's Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmMax's Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmHollar's Automotive & 4 Wheel
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmHendricks Automotive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:23pmDwight's Automotive
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