CASA

You are invited to the CASA of Carson City Information Hour, March 23 at 5:30 pm. We are located in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th Street. Drive straight in to the back of the parking lot and you will see our big CASA sign on the door.

Slow down, you move too fast. You’ve got to make the moment last. Today is Nevada Moves Day as part of Nevada Moves week. Be aware of the kids making their way to school, whether it be on foot, by bike, scooter, or skateboard. A walk along the Wellness Trail is a good way to break up the work week. Crossroads Lounge on Winne Lane is under new ownership and has just brought karaoke favorites ‘J and M Productions’ onboard Wednesday nights. Jazz and so much more is on the menu at Living the Good Life: drinks, dinner, and a show are waiting.

WEDNESDAY:

The Board of Directors, staff and children of Austin's House would like to thank the entire community for the tremendous support of our 2015 Appeal For Kids and 2016 Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraisers.

The 2015 Appeal For Kids ended on January 31 and our generous community stepped up once again to help local children in crisis. The Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 26 was our best ever. Eeveryone had a great time for a great cause! Every dollar raised will be used to pay for operating expenses at Austin's House.

We have a windy Wednesday ahead. A storm is blowing in, so I hope you got your fill of the unseasonably warm weather while it was here. Get over the weekday hump with some line dancing at Carson Lanes. Or get your fill of some jazz at Living the Good Life. The Carson Library has a presentation on photography copyrights. Capital City Arts Initiative brings back it’s Nevada Neighbors Series with a talk by artist Zoe Bray inside the former BRIC building on East Proctor Street.

WEDNESDAY:

The Juvenile Court which handles juvenile delinquency cases, cases involving the protection of children, and child support cases, agreed to be audited by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges in July of 2015.

The purpose of the audit is to assist the court in creating a trauma-responsive environment, develop and implement best practices and policies. The final version of the audit report is anticipated to be released in early 2016.

Time for the weekend, Carson City, and that means time for a new list of things to do in our lovely valley. Art, music, history and more await throughout town, so take a gander at the list and enjoy!

SATURDAY:

• Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)

Brave the chilly January air with an easy walk along the V and T Rail Trail at the north end of town. The weekly walk, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, heads to the new MAC center in case of wet weather. Learn more about this crazy weather at Sierra Place Senior Living with a presentation by weather historian Mark McLaughlin. Don't miss the Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee tonight. History lovers will want to head up to Virginia City for a lecture at St. Mary's of the Mountain Catholic Church.

TUESDAY:

You are invited to join us on January 23rd, 2016 for our CASA Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, with a no host bar, dinner and dancing.

The event is held at the Gold Dust West in the Pinion Room. Dress is Semi-Formal.

To purchase ticket, please contact Jocelyn Diaz 775/671-4571 or jdiaz_casa@earthlink.net

You are invited to the CASA of Carson City Information Hour, January 12, 2016 at 5:30 pm.

We are located in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th Street. Drive straight in to the back of the parking lot and you will see our big CASA sign on the door.

You will be able to ask all of your questions about who CASA Volunteers are and the important service they provide for our community's children. There's no pressure, just come and learn.

For more information, email casaofcc@earthlink.net

Caroline Gabica slid activated hand warmers into her boots, picked up a bag of footballs and followed the coach out onto the field during the playoff game between Carson and Reed high schools in November. Soon Gabica, manager for the Carson High School Senators football team, was back on the sidelines, taping up the injured fingers of a player who got tangled up with another player’s face mask.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. This time next week it will be Christmas Eve and Santa will be on his way. Make sure to tell him what you want and grab a free photo at Red’s Old 395. Join Capital City Arts Initiative in the Sierra Room of the Community Center; an artist reception for Claudia Knous begins at 10 a.m. Heads up, you’ll need to park on the east side of the building. Enjoy our award winning high school band, Blue Thunder, as they perform a winter concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater. They will be joined by the school’s orchestra as well.

WEDNESDAY:

It’s Monday, but this week should fly by. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so you probably want to start thawing your bird. There are still many organizations collecting food for families, so consider dropping off a frozen turkey at Salvation Army, or something non-perishable in one of the many bins around town. If helping kids is a passion, you’ll want to attend the informational meeting at the office of the Court Appointed Special Advocates this evening. CASA is always looking for people who’d like to make a difference to a child.

MONDAY:

You are invited to the CASA of Carson City Information Hour, November 23rd 2015 at 5:30 pm. We are located in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th Street. Drive straight in to the back of the parking lot and you will see our big CASA sign on the door.

You will be able to ask all of your questions about who CASA Volunteers are and the important service they provide for our community's children. There's no pressure, just come and learn.

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Here’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.

THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm

Welcome to Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Here's what's happening in and around Carson City today.

•*NV Day Treasure Hunt (www.NVDayTreasureHunt.com)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*NAA Art Exhibit by Mark Kyle and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

Join THE HOME TEAM as we walk the Nevada Day Parade and hand out small flyers for a big cause to the largest audience in the state. We line up on:

WEST PARK STREET, DIVISION 8
Saturday, 10/31/15 at 9 AM
Entry number 155

Look for the 1936 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck with banners. U.S. Bank will be there. Kiwanis of Carson City will be there. DCFS will be there. CASA will be there. Your organization can join THE HOME TEAM by sending one representative. Let's stand up (and walk) to get the word out!

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, December 16th. 
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, October 21st   
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

CASA of Carson City will hold the first class in a 10 week CASA volunteer training, Thursday, September 24, 6-9pm, at the CASA of Carson City office, 1539 E. 5th Street.

CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case.

Happy Thursday, Carson City. I hope you’re ready for some fun. If you find yourself in Gardnerville, don’t miss out on their Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk, and wear your hula skirt – it’s Hawaiian themed. Here in town, you’ll find karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar and Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge. Practice your improv skills at the Brewery Arts Center. You’ll enjoy country DJ Lisa at Living the Good Life. Erin go bragh at the Firkin and Fox with their ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s’ Party. If you enjoy a nice cigar, you won’t want to miss out on the ‘Best in Show’ party at the Carson Cigar Company.

THURSDAY:

• National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport (8am-4:30pm; $17 general admission)
• Last day of Industrial Art exhibit at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

The Carson City Republican Women (CCRW) luncheon is Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Casino Fandango located at 3800 S. Carson St. Social time will begin at 11:00 am and lunch begins at 11:30 am. Heidi Cruz (wife of Presidential candidate Ted Cruz) and Nevada State Senator Don Gustavson will be the speakers. For reservations call or email Judy Wakefield by Friday, September 11 775-882-6842 themadknitter007@gmail.com. $20.00 (Cash only, no checks)

You are invited to the CASA of Carson City Information Hour, September 17th at 5:30 pm. We are located in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th Street. Drive straight in to the back of the parking lot and you will see our big CASA sign on the door.

You will be able to ask all of your questions about who CASA Volunteers are and the important service they provide for our community's children. There's no pressure, just come and learn.

The Carson City Republican Women (CCRW) luncheon is Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at the Casino Fandango located at 3800 S. Carson St. Social time will begin at 11:00 am and lunch begins at 11:30 am. Board of Supervisor Lori Bagwell will be the speaker. RSVP by Friday, August 14 to Judy Wakefield 882-6842 or themadknitter007@gmail.com. $20.00 (Cash only, no checks)

The new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Carson City Volunteer Training class for the Summer Session will start on Sunday, June 21, 2-5pm. 10 classes total through summer at the CASA office 1539 E. Fifth.

Please feel free to tell anyone you know that has expressed an interest in CASA Volunteering that everyone is welcome to the first class. Current CASA Volunteers, Foster Parents, Social Workers, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend the first class.

Please call the CASA office at 882-6776 or email Chris Bayer (CASAofCC@earthlink.net) if you have questions.

Welcome back from the long, wet weekend, Carson City. Let’s cross our fingers and hope for some blue skies. Congratulations to the teachers, parents, and students out there; just a few more days until summer break. Carson High School Theater invites you to enjoy a performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Capitol Amphitheater, or soak up some sun on an afternoon hike with Muscle Powered.

TUESDAY:

• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

CASA of Carson City will hold a Volunteer Information Hour May 26th - 5:30pm at 1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City.
For more information: email: casaofcc@earthlink.net or call: 882-6776.

CASA Volunteers are people from all walks of life. Some work full time jobs but most are retired. CASAs are people who care about children and have common sense. All are over 21 and have reliable transportation. The Volunteers can write a comprehensive report and are able to stand up in front of the court and speak about the foster child's needs.

After 12 years, the annual Carson City Sheriff's Office Cops and Kids open house Saturday was among the biggest yet, with dozens of families and hundreds of children taking part in games, contests and information events well into the late morning and into the afternoon.

The popular community event is aimed at children of all ages and their families as a way introduce public safety agencies, especially law enforcement, to them. The event is part family carnival without the rides, and part educational experience, where music, food, contests, songs and dancing are the orders of the day.

In part three of this series, we will discuss the foster kids that CASA Volunteers work with. Foster kids are just that, kids. They are tall, short, fat, skinny and average sized. They have blonde, brown, black, red hair and blue, brown, hazel eyes. They have olive, freckled, light complexions. They love sports, animals, music and cartoons. They want to grow up to be doctors, fireman, models, and astronauts. They are kids.

Editor's Note: Kiwanis Club of Carson City was accidentally omitted from the list of donors and contributors. We apologize for the error.
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With more than 1,400 hot dogs and buns, 700 sodas, 800 bottles of water, coffee, music, games and prizes all dished up and out to the community Saturday, the 12th Annual Carson City Sheriff's Office Cops and Kids Open House will roll out rain or shine, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.