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Partnership Carson City teams up for statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 11:32amPartnership Carson City, inspiring a healthy community through education and prevention, is teaming up with the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention to remember those lost through suicide for the 14th annual 5K Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.
Catmandu Carson City is accepting donations for California fire victims
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 4:10pmCatmandu in Carson City is assisting the CEO and Founder of Project Bear Hugs, Hannah Hoobar, with her donation drive to assist the California wild fire victims.
Carson City SDA Church a donation drop-off site for Thursday's Feed Nevada food drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 8:30amOur community needs you! The Carson City SDA Church is participating in the Feed Nevada and the Sierra Drive-Thru food drives this Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Your food donation will be put to work right here in Carson City, helping families in need.
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:51pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless host 11th nationwide pet food and supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:27amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national non-profit organization dedicated to feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless population, is hosting its 11th annual Give a Dog a Bone Week, a national event to collect pet food and supplies for those in need, from Aug. 10-16.
Donor Network West Announces Nicole Bishop as Regional Director of Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 9:41amDonor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement and tissue recovery organization for northern Nevada and northern California, has elevated Nicole Bishop to Regional Director of the northern Nevada region.
CHS Class of 2020 proudly featured on downtown Carson City banners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 11:56amThose who have been traveling along the downtown section of Carson Street since July 22 will have noticed the many young faces on the banners now gracing our light poles.
Carson Tahoe Emergency Department earn prestigious Emergency Nurses Association ‘Lantern Award’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 4:32pmCARSON CITY — Last week, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that Carson Tahoe Health Emergency Department received the esteemed Lantern Award for 2020, which will span until 2023. The ENA recognizes just 25 emergency departments worldwide that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.
Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 12:46pmIn the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.
Carson City’s Jazz & Beyond 2020 Music and Art Festival Update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 7:38amThe Jazz & Beyond festival committee is rescheduling many of the events originally planned for August 2020 because of the recent rise in coronavirus cases. However, the committee plans to go ahead with the second annual Open Studios Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. Admission is free.
Dayton Urgent Care hosts annual back to school drive by accepting gift cards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 1:15pmUPDATE: Dayton Urgent Care will be accepting accepting gift cards from the public that will then be used to purchase school supply items instead of collecting actual school supplies, according to Carson Tahoe Health.
Dayton Urgent Care is doing so in an effort to reduce/prevent any possible spread of COVID-19. Donors are asked to bring gift cards rather than items for a donation box.
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With the new school year approaching, our schools, students, and families may be struggling with a variety of issues including school supplies. With new regulations and guidelines, acquiring these much needed items may prove difficult for families who are facing financial uncertainty.
Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City to reopen Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 4:22pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum will reopen to the public on Monday, July 20, thanks to a generous donation from the family of a former Stewart Indian School principal. Opened in January and closed to the public in March because of the current health crisis, the Cultural Center faced severe budget cuts.
Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 3:26pmTens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.
Fishing Report for Fourth of July Weekend, remember to practice Social Fishtancing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 9:40amHello fellow anglers. It is the fourth of July weekend and many areas have opened up for camping and fishing in our area. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires are only allowed in a designated camp area. This does not mean a nice place on the side of the road under the trees or next to a lake or river. If you are caught with an illegal campfire, you may have to make a donation (fine or ticket ) to your local government agency.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada drive-thru drive happening July 9 at Carson City church
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:04pmThe Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church is participating in the Feed NV Drive-Thru Food Drive sponsored by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Virtual open mic night, train rides, car show and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 10:05pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region for all to enjoy. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada are in effect Friday, so make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing to local events.
Carson City Kiwanis announces Virtual Meals on Wheels Fundraiser as a success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 3:25pmThe Virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser hosted by Carson City Kiwanis proved to be a big success.
The event raised $3,855.44, including a $1,000 anonymous donation and a donation from the club itself of $1,000 donation.
Carson City's Vitalant offers free COVID-19 antibody testing with blood donation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:35amDue to COVID-19, blood drives have been cancelled, and there is a need for individual donations from all blood types now more than ever, according to Vitalant, the blood donation collection service that has a location on Winnie Lane in Carson City.
WNC students continue to benefit from Campagni Auto Group’s generosity
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 1:39pmConditions in Northern Nevada have changed dramatically over the past few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, one thing has remained consistent: Carson City Toyota and the Campagni Auto Group’s commitment to this community including students and higher education at Western Nevada College.
Wells Fargo Foundation grant helps WNC students during health crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 11:32amLike millions of college students across the country, Western Nevada College students have faced rapid change as they’ve quickly adjusted to learning remotely. In March, WNC responded immediately to threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:10amCarson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.
Founder of Carson City-based ESL In-Home Program launches fundraiser to provide online learning devices to students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:44pmAs a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florence Phillips has taken her all-volunteer tutoring program for immigrants and refugees — English Language Learners In-Home Program — completely online over the last couple of months.
UPDATE: Carson City Kiwanis Virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser has $1,000 anonymous donor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 5:59pmCarson City Kiwanis would like to take a moment and thank everyone who have participated in our virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser. There is a strong outpouring of support for our cause to raise money for the local Meals on Wheels program.
As a reminder, we are contiuing to raise funds through Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Carson City Kiwanis to host Virtual Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:38amCarson City Kiwanis supports local causes serving children, youth, elderly and disabled. Focused on this mission, the club hosts an annual Bingo and Pasta Feed to support the Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center Meals on Wheels program. Unfortunately, like many other local events, the club was forced to cancel the April 2020 fundraiser due to COVID-19.
Carson City chef launches months long fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:12amChristmas bells would normally be ringing when Carson City resident Chef Don Pepe holds his annual holiday fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 national non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials for the pets of homeless persons.
But 2020 is different.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Get Rid Of Your Stuff
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 7:54pmThe Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association is now accepting donations of items for their Annual Rummage Sale, to be held September 26,27, 2020. The proceeds from this event provides funding for the many service projects the organization offers throughout the year.
Carson City Rotary Clubs combine to make generous donation to FISH
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 8:41amAnother great deed: A huge thank you to Lisa Hollenbeck, the President of Cap City Passport Rotary Club and Joe Lushina, the President of Carson City Rotary Club for this kind and generous donation from our local Rotary Clubs.
These funds will help us to provide food at our three different food banks and our Carson City dining room, which has vastly increased in demand due to COVID-19.