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Greater Nevada Credit Union marks 75th anniversary with $75,000 in scholarships, applications now open
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 3:09pmGreater Nevada Credit Union has opened its annual scholarship program, which will award $2,000 scholarships to 37 qualifying individuals pursuing their undergraduate, technical or trade school education goals.
Greater Nevada Credit Union awards $60K in higher education scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/23/2022 - 9:28amGreater Nevada Credit Union has awarded 30 Nevada students with scholarships to continue their academic pursuits through the GNCU Scholarship Program.
WNC's Wildcat Teach presents College for Kids Summer Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 8:27amWildcat TEACH, Western Nevada College's community of future educators, presents College for Kids Summer Camp at WNC on the Carson campus during the week August 9-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-11. Teachers, WNC Faculty, and Early Birds get a discount. Go here to register for $150. After June 14, the cost will increase to $200.
Last Call: Local Jiffy Lube scholarship deadline approaching for Northern Nevada high school students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 3:10pmThe “What Drives You?” scholarship program, funded by Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon and Minden area Jiffy Lube franchise group Griffin Fast Lube, LLC, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
WNC Continuing Education program offers more career training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:15pmWestern Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.
Longtime Educator, Commissioner to Receive Academic Degree Posthumous
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 5:49pmNevada Indian Commission Commissioner Lori Pasqua will be honored with a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree by the University of Nevada-Reno at its winter commencement on Saturday. Her family will accept this honorary degree on her behalf.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City social workers bite down on life at Bleu Café
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:42amSimple pleasures, like nibbling on homemade French fries dipped in killer ranch dressing, are what social workers at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Carson City District Office look forward to most in the thick of daily stressors.
PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) meeting Tuesday night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 5:44pmPAL meets every Tuesday night at Partnership Carson City, 1925 N Carson St at 6 p.m. to provide continuing education and support, at no charge, for parents, spouses and those trying to save a family member from addiction to alcohol or drugs. By attending our meetings, you will learn proven ways to help your loved one find recovery from addiction. You will also give and receive support from others who are facing the same challenges you are. Everyone over 18 is welcome to attend. No need to register, just show up at a meeting.
Happenings around the Carson City region for New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 9:09pmHeading into last day of 2019, we're looking at partly sunny skies with a high around 50 and low around 30. Activities around the capital city region are lined up through the day and evening. Enjoy and celebrate as we prepare to toast a welcome to 2020. Also do consider a designated driver, cab ride, Lyft or Uber to be on the safe side for your ride home if out celebrating. Happy New Year!
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 7:54pmAs we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 11:01pmHello Carson City and happy day after Christmas. It has been a truly wonderful holiday season experience and it's not over yet. We celebrate our community for its many, many charitable functions and its generosity in the spirit of Christmas and giving. Thank you Carson City for making this holiday season a truly memorable one. Here's a look what's ahead Thursday.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Governor presents Carson City teacher with $25,000 Milken Foundation award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 3:34pmNietzsche wrote that "Without music, life would be a mistake." But thanks to band teacher Nicolas Jacques, that's a mistake no one is making at Carson Middle School in Carson City. Music is everywhere in the school, the district and the surrounding community as students throng to join Jacques’ concert band, marching band and jazz band ensembles.
Free summit offers public safety continuing education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:33amA free continuing education opportunity for those in public safety is available at the 2nd Annual National Summit of State Tip Lines: Intersection of Law Enforcement, Education and Mental Health.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 5:35pmHeading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.
Supreme Court of Nevada’s Katherine R. Malzahn-Bass Awarded NCJFCJ’s Innovator of the Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 9:30amThe National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges awarded Katherine R. Malzahn-Bass, Court Improvement Program Coordinator for the Supreme Court of Nevada, the 2019 Innovator of the Year award for her efforts on Nevada’s Statewide Juvenile Dependency Mediation Program.
Fitness, music, film and Count Basie: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, August 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:31pmHaving made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, August 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:23pmHeading into Monday, August 19, 2019 and that means one thing if you're a teacher, parent or student: It's the first day of class across Carson City School District campuses. Welcome back. Make it a safe, enjoyable experience as this day will create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities around the capital city include talks, art showings, jazz at the Bob McFadden Plaza and more. Enjoy the day.
Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:21pmHeading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.
Meteor watch party, outdoor jazz, family movie night and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 5:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 13, there's a galaxy of events lined up, beginning at midnight with a meteor shower watch party at WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory. When the sun arrives there's fitness events, a book talk at the Nevada State Library and Archives, outdoor Carson City jazz festival happenings at Comma Coffee and Bob McFadden Plaza, family movie night at the library and more. Enjoy.
American Red Cross Babysitting Certification
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:34pmThis American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, understand children from ages 0 to 10, help children and infants with daily needs, help children with their behavior, and become fully certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Register here: https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=655
Next Chapter: Leadership
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:27pmA course for emerging leaders in business, non-profits and government will come to Western Nevada College on Aug. 15 at 9 a.m.
We will be covering topics such as supervision, productivity, values, and vision.
Interseted participants can register at https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=747
For questions and more information, call us (775) 445-4241 or email us at conted@wnc.edu.
Strength Based Personal Development: An Introduction to CliftonStrengths
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:16pmStrengths-Based Personal Development will provide participants with an introduction to the CliftonStrengths approach to leadership, with a focus on helping students tap into their unique talents and maximize their potential.
There is an additional $20-$50 fee for the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Interested participants can register at https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=746
For questions and additional information, call us at (775) 445-4241 or email us at conted@wnc.edu.
My Thousand Words Book Sculptures: Trees, Ornaments and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:00pmDid you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures and make them into beautiful art!
This course will teach you to make some amazing holiday creations out of books, including trees and ornaments. You'll even learn how to light up your creations! In addition to the $25 registration fee, a $40 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of the course.
My Thousand Words Book Sculptures: Trees, Ornaments and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:56pmDid you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art! This course will teach you to make some amazing holiday creations out of books, including trees and ornaments. You'll even learn how to light up your creations! In addition to the $25 registration fee, a $40 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of the course.
Register here: https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=758
Continuing Education at Western Nevada College presents Clay Club Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:11amContinuing Education at Western Nevada College will hold a class in clay. This course is designed for returning ceramics students, but is also open to anyone interested in ceramics. This class will teach you a variety of ceramics techniques and will include demonstrations. Techniques covered include wheel throwing, sculptor, and functional and non-functional patterns.
Events around Carson City area for Wednesday, August 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 6:55pmHeading into the middle of the work week, we're looking at partly cloudy skies, a chance of thunderstorms and a bevy of happenings around the Carson City area. On tap Wednesday, August 7, 2019 there's Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, art showings, a class in acrylic pour jewelry making at Rustically Divine, salsa dancing and more. Hug your children. Enjoy the day.
National Night Out, film classic at BAC, fitness events and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:48pmHeading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.
Carson City area events for Monday, August 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 6:18pmHeading into the first day of the work week and the first Monday in August, there's continued sunshine and seasonable daytime high temperatures ahead. Lined up for the day are a guest talk by Vincent Solis, president of Western Nevada College, art activities and more. Hug your children. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 7:15amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, August 1, 2019. More of the same weather wise is in store today, with sunny skies and a daytime high near 90. Activities ahead include a morning hike, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, a "Pint for Pint" blood drive at the Fox Brewpub, a coin mint party at the Nevada State Museum, outdoor music at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.