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Carson Tahoe Health unveils first ever ‘Karma Boxes’ to help those in need
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 12:46pmCarson Tahoe Health (CTH) is unveiling several “Karma Boxes” (wooden/Plexiglas donation cabinets) at its various locations to house toiletries, first-aid items, and nonperishable foods for those in need, all available at any time and at no cost.
This simple, yet powerful concept is best summed up by its slogan, “If it’s empty, fill it. If you need it, it’s yours.”
Carson City Supervisors discuss funding critical projects with water rate increase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 2:34pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors held a discussion regarding a wastewater and water rate increase in order to fund critical projects such as the Quill Treatment Plant, which had provided 50 percent of the water for the city as a whole and now is not being fully utilized due to needing upgrades and rehabilitation.
A Night of Improv Comedy at The Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Tanja Musselman on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 1:04pmBe a part of the creative process. Join this incredible crew of Improv actors as they make up the entire evening's entertainment on the spot. Always a fun and unexpected night.
Friday, March 6, 7 p.m.
$5 suggested donation at the door. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
449 W. King Street Carson City (775)883-1976
For more information: https://breweryarts.org/
Carson City Parks Foundation seeks nominations for Mills Park Wall of Honor Community Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:12amThe Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, periodically recognizes, through their “Community Awards” deserving individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding contributions made to further the combined missions of the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation and the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space.
Easter baskets for Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County children in need sought by local organization
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 4:55pmHi everyone! It's that time of year again where we are starting to collect Easter baskets. We are in need of 80 total Easter baskets with candy, small new toys, goodies, plastic eggs, etc. for children in the domestic abuse shelter.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 7:42pmThe thaw continues around the capital city as we head into Tuesday with highs expected in the mid-50s. Events lined up feature morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, Carson City TRIAD will give a presentation at the senior center on scams targeting older adults. Also on tap, the Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents a Jimmy Stewart favorite "You Can't Take it With You" at the BAC; if you love music, there's Big-Band Jazz X2 at the Carson City Community Center, and you can join Carson Now as it celebrates its 10th anniversary at Living the Good Life.
DeBug Computer in Carson City, Minden join Feeding Pets of the Homeless as donation site
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:30amFeeding Pets of the Homeless welcomes DeBug Computer into its Donation Site community for pet food and supplies that will be delivered to local food banks, homeless shelters or homeless encampments. Donations may be taken to DeBug’s Carson City location at 1817 N. Stewart Street No. 30, or its Carson Valley location at 1560 U.S. Hwy 395 N. #C in Minden.
Carson City supervisors to tackle water rate hike, pot dispensary hours and Halloween calendar change
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:20amThe next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.
Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.
Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe event celebrates 20 years
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 7:46pmThe 20th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Snow or no snow, event activities begin with a guided tour starting at 9:30 am with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration if sufficient snow is present. Attendees should bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis.
Carson City TRIAD presents Scams Targeting Older Adults
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:35amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Nevada Triad presents Scams Targeting Older Adults a presentation designed to educate you on the current trends in frauds and scams and learn how to not fall victim to their ploys. The event will take place in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognizes Nevada State Prison Preservation Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 6:04pmEvery year Carson City’s Leisure Hour Club recognizes local not-for-profit groups that excel in supporting the greater Carson City community. On Feb. 19 the club donated $500 to the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society. Glen Whorton, President of the NSPPS, accepted the donation and said that the donation will contribute to making the prison open to the public.
Noble Studios to award more than $200,000 in services to Nevada nonprofits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 10:42amNoble Studios, a creative digital performance agency, is calling on all Nevada nonprofits from Las Vegas to Reno to Elko and beyond to submit an application for their community service program, Noble Deeds, by March 6, 2020. The Noble Deeds program provides more than $200,000 in pro bono digital marketing services to one or more Nevada nonprofits during the calendar year.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Carson City chapter of Nevada Raider Nation makes donation to Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 11:50amMembers of Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter, presented a check recently for $1,000 to the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The money has been earmarked to upgrade the software, screen, and printing mechanism in the Gravesite Locator.
Carson City’s Junior Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team raising funds to Head to LA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 1:53pmCarson's very own junior roller derby team has been invited to compete in Los Angeles, CA and it is a pretty big deal.
The Carson Junior Victory Rollers are headed to the Shamblock Shake tournament hosted by Los Anarchists roller derby team to compete on behalf of our great city. It was an honor for us to be invited and we hope we can make you all proud and come back with a win.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss grant funding, new Search and Rescue vehicles and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 12:04pmThe first Board of Supervisors meeting of February will take place on Feb. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion is board appointments for wildlife management, a grant application for wildfire fuel reduction, vehicle donations, and more.
Nevada Artists Association donates $1,500 to Boys and Girls Club for children's art programs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:25pmOn Thursday morning, the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada was presented with a donation of $1,500 by the Nevada Artist’s Association to help with the cost of art programs at the club.
DeBug Computer of Carson City, Carson Valley raise $500 for Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 3:00pmCARSON CITY — Debbie Barham, co-owner of DeBug Computer, presented a check for $500 raised at the company’s annual Photos with Santa event over the holidays to Barbara Slade, program and equine manager for Between Horses and Humans at the organization’s Gardnerville riding arena.
Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:49pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.
Late Carson City couple gives WNC $500,000 gift to benefit students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 12:49pmWestern Nevada College students, for generations to come, will have Martha “Betty” and Clarence Berger to thank for their start in higher education and shaping their professional careers.
Northern Nevada blood bank says there's a critical shortage of blood, calls out for donors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 12:30pmVitalant, formerly United Blood Services, the nonprofit blood bank serving Northern Nevada has declared a critical shortage of blood as blood providers nationwide have less than a two days’ supply of necessary blood types.
Carson City Soroptimist asks public to nominate local women for Ruby Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 2:02pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is asking the public to nominate women for its annual “Women Helping Women” Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls.
Carson City community partners to welcome first baby born in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:56amCARSON CITY — Royce Ponton gave birth to a new baby boy, Leviathan Wayne Ponton at 12:53 AM on Jan. 1, the first baby of 2020 at Carson Tahoe; he also achieved the title of first Northern Nevada baby born in 2020! But, unbeknownst to Royce, she had even more to celebrate!
Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:37pmI See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.
Carson City women's shelter receives $2,500 holiday gift from Greater Nevada Credit Union
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:45pmA Christmas gift of $2,500 was presented Tuesday to Carson City's Advocates to End Domestic Violence by Greater Nevada Credit Union. The donation is to help assist victims of domestic battery in the community.
Carson City community donates 159 winter coats for kids as part of Carson Nugget fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:05pmThe Carson Nugget and Food For Thought, a Carson city nonprofit that is dedicated to feeding children in need, teamed up this fall and launched a winter coat drive that culminated Monday where dozens of children were able to pick their new jackets and parkas and enjoy a holiday brunch among friends and family.
More than $600,000 from Carson City estate given to animal shelter, NRA and railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 12:13pmA Carson City family estate presented checks to three organizations on Wednesday amounting to more than $600,000.
Carson City’s 16th Annual ‘Holiday with a Hero’ pairs over 340 children with local heroes for shopping spree
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 11:12amHeroes come in all forms, whether from law enforcement, first responders, doctors and nurses, or military, and our local heroes came out in full force today for the 16th annual “Holiday with a Hero,” which pairs local children with a hero for a shopping spree hosted by the Market Street Walmart.
Carson City area Toys for Tots pick-up day celebrated at Nevada State Capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 5:36pmNevada state agencies participated in the Toys for Tots 2019 drive. Toys were donated at state buildings and agencies, then delivered to the State Capitol in Carson City for a final pick-up Tuesday by Santa, joined by Joyce Buckingham, Toys for Tots Executive Director for Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.