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Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 8:34amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.
BAC's Flatbed Concert Series continues Saturday in a new Carson City neighborhood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 1:47pmThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.
Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition 'Impact' continues through June 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Impact" by artist Paula Chung continues at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through June 29.
Carson City non-profit is fighting homelessness, starting with access to housing first
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 11:30amCarson City’s Ellen Jackson understands the homeless. She also understands what it takes to reduce homelessness one client at a time.
Spirit of Hope, the nonprofit Ms. Jackson manages, was founded in 2010 and has since been dedicated to providing long-term living arrangements for needy populations in Carson City.
Rodeo foundation gives 9-year-old Carson Tahoe patient $11,000 grant at surprise parade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:26pmThe Reno Rodeo Foundation awarded $30,000 to six families as a part of the organization’s Reno Rodeo Wish program, which supports the foundation’s mission to assist young people in Northern Nevada with extraordinary needs.
Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 8:24amAmidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.
Brewery Arts Center has Big Summer Plans: Fulfilling the mission while keeping citizens safe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 4:43pmJune 6 was supposed to be the day of the kick-off concert to the 2020 Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series. Unfortunately, we all know that large gatherings like the ones that take place at Levitt AMP Carson City are just not possible right now.
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.
Retiring Carson City sheriff's DARE officer leaves legacy of relationship building with kids, parents and community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 3:53pmFor more than 15 years, Lisa Davis served as the DARE officer for Carson City. Her last day is Thursday as she and her husband Bob will be relocating to Oregon. She leaves Carson City with many accomplishments in providing children guidance and away from falling into the trap of alcohol and drugs.
Greenhouse Project breaks ground on new outdoor community classroom at Carson High School
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 2:10pmOn Tuesday, the Carson City Greenhouse Project broke ground on a new outdoor classroom at the Carson High School site, which will allow the Greenhouse Project's dream of continuing agriculture education to students year round in the Carson City community.
Sisolak OKs comprehensive COVID-19 testing, contact tracing plan funded with federal grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday the approval of a comprehensive community-based testing, laboratory analysis, and contact tracing plan to support local, statewide, and tribal efforts to reopen and keep open the Nevada economy.
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.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project breaks ground Tuesday on new classroom, event to be Livestreamed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:04amCarson City’s The Greenhouse Project will be hosting a virtual groundbreaking for their new outdoor classroom in order to provide year-round learning to both Carson High School students and community members alike.
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.
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.
Former Lyon County mine sees revitalization, restoration work continue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 2:58pmMASON VALLEY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection says work to revitalize and restore the former Anaconda Copper Mine site continues to progress on schedule. The first phase of the project began in August 2019, and all necessary construction work at the site is on track to be complete by 2029.
Reno Hindu statesman Zed to remotely open 7 Utah City Councils, a County Commission with Hindu mantras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 1:55amRemotely read Hindu prayers will open the meetings of seven city councils and one county commission in Utah during the next two weeks, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.
Join WNC Foundation’s 'No Brainer Virtual Family Trivia Night' on May 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 3:28pmJoin Western Nevada College Foundation and Vice Chancellor Nate Mackinnon on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a memorable evening of virtual family fun.
From the comfort of your own living room, you can test your family’s knowledge, compete for fun prizes and interact with your community virtually in the No Brainer Virtual Family Trivia Night, supporting the COVID-19 student emergency fund.
NV Energy introduces renewable-based pricing plan for large businesses, customers
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:03amNV Energy’s longstanding plan to woo back large businesses and other major electric customers from leaving utility service now has a name, structural outline and a promise by the utility that the program won’t cost residential and other ratepayers.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project to unveil new community classroom at Carson High School for year-round education
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:15amAn expansion is underway at Carson City’s own The Greenhouse Project, which will provide more learning opportunities to those who are inclined toward agricultural science.
$25,000 Grant Awarded to the Expansion of Carson High’s Greenhouse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 8:34amThe Carson City School District wishes to thank the William N. Pennington Foundation for their $25,000 grant to be used on a much-needed outdoor classroom and office expansion at The Greenhouse Project’s (TGP) main location at Carson High School.
Carson City Chamber Leadership Class plant trees near Cancer Center in honor of Arbor Day
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 8:00amIt's officially Arbor Day and the day to hug a tree! Or, better, plant one!
That's what some of the members of the Chamber's Leadership Class did early Friday morning as phase one of their class project.
Wash Your Hands: Carson City musician Brother Dan composes 20 second sing-along video
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 7:25pmCarson City singer, songwriter, liver transplant recipient, and patient advocate Brother Dan Palmer has written and produced an infectious, timely and topical music video on behalf of The American Liver Foundation.
Program at WNC enables students in Carson City region the training to become paramedics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 2:42pmListening to a medical training need that a workforce sector was asking for prompted Western Nevada College to launch a Paramedicine program this year.
Incline Village Rotary Clubs announce $100K grant from Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation to the COVID-19 Angel Fund
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 12:05pmThe Incline Village Rotary Clubs are pleased to announce the Covid-19 Angel Fund, supported by the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. This fund is a direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis. As part of the Angel At Your Door Community Assistance Program, the Angel Fund is comprised of two grant programs, one for families and one for businesses.
Letter to the Editor: To our Governor, Steve Sisolak, thank you for sharing your faith
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 10:30amWe all know who our Governor Steve Sisolak is, but we did not know him until he did his press releases during this COVID-19 Crises.
Carson Tahoe Health receives emergency COVID-19 response grant from William N. Pennington Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:13pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health recently received an emergency COVID-19 response grant in the amount of $98,960 from the William N. Pennington Foundation. The grant will contribute to needed equipment for Carson Tahoe during this dynamic virus outbreak.
My Place Hotels launches ‘Help Our Heroes’ initiative across the U.S.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 4:02pmIn continuance of the brand’s efforts to support the first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers of our communities during these unprecedented times, My Place Hotels of America is proud to announce the launch of the brand’s “Help Our Heroes” initiative, a campaign dedicated to providing financial support for first responders across America.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
Celebrating Conservation: Partnership protects sage-grouse in Nevada and California
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:45amOn Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is withdrawing a 2013 proposed rule to list the bi-state distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The bi-state sage-grouse population is an isolated group of sage-grouse living along the California-Nevada border at the southwest edge of the species’ range.