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Pancakes with Santa fundraiser to benefit Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County and Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 10:26amPancakes with Santa is a Fundraiser for our Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County and Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program. It will be held at the Calvary Chapel, 1635 E Clearview Dr., in Carson City, Dec. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
WNC Geology Club’s Annual Rock, Gem and Fossil Sale to Raise Scholarship Funds
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 1:30pmThe public can start or grow a rock collection through the WNC Geology Club's fourth annual free Gem, Mineral and Fossil Sale that runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the Bristlecone Building lobby.
Plan to come early for the best selection.
Senator Square: CHS staff library lounge kickoff, American Citizen essay winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 8:13amThe American Citizen Essay winners are in, and they all have one thing in common: cash prizes. This year, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees selected the topic, “An early motto of the United States was e pluribus unum, which means ‘out of many, one,’ so how do we embrace diversity and inclusiveness to come together as one country?”
Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:18pmWhile it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.
Nevada Builders Foundation raises $3,870 for scholarships at Nevada Day parade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 2:04pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Builders Alliance and its philanthropic arm the Nevada Builders Foundation, in partnership with Battle Born Beer and Red’s Old 395 Grill, raised a total of $3,870 at the Nevada Day parade, setting its yearly total at nearly $9,500.
Senator Square: Carson and Douglas teachers defeat officers in basketball game fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 8:40amCarson High and Douglas High teaming up together is right up there with the appearing of Halley’s Comet. Officially designated 1P/Halley, this is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 year and is the only known short-period comet that is visible to the naked eye from Earth and the only naked-eye comet that might appear twice in a human lifetime.
Carson High School Senior signs with Arizona State University on a Division 1 Softball Scholarship
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 3:59pmCarson High School Senior Kailee Luschar, 17, signed with Arizona State University for Softball earlier this morning during her lunch break in the school’s Morse Burley Gym. Friends and family gathered in support for the highly recruited student athlete.
WNC launches new diversity program Wednesday; Nevada System of Higher Education administrator to keynote
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 9:46amWestern Nevada College will launch its newest student diversity program on Wednesday evening at the Carson City campus.
Carson High Holiday Craft Fair to celebrate 25th year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 4:32pmJoin us for another unique shopping experience while assisting Carson High School staff and students. The 25th annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair will be held Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23.
Touring the future: WNC in Carson City hosts Nevada Promise Senior Work Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 6:57pmCollege President Vincent Solis greets more than 500 Northern Nevada high school seniors who toured Western Nevada College Thursday for the annual Nevada Promise Senior Work Day. Students learned more about the Promise Scholarship requirements, WNC programs, campus resources and community service organizations.
Senator Square: Carson High School athletes excel across the board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 9:14amEveryone in Carson City is invited, always invited, to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs, especially when so many of these individuals and teams have been so successful. A great many athletic events are happening this week and beyond with regional competitions in soccer, and state competitions in tennis and cross country.
Foundation Raffling Off UNR vs. UNLV Gift Package
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 11:58amUniversity of Nevada, Reno battles University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the Fremont Cannon Saturday, Nov. 30, and the Nevada Builders Foundation is raffling off a gift package filled with UNR goodies and more.
Exhibition Opens at Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas on December 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 1:30pmAs part of the Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Snapshot: Culling Our History from the Family Album, opens on December 5, 2019, at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries Special Collections and Archives. Snapshot is co-curated by Peter Michel, Interim Director of Special Collections and Archives, and Aaron Mayes, Curator for Visual Materials. The exhibition will be on display December 5, 2019, through January 23, 2020.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Nov. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 6:24pmSettling into the week as we head into Tuesday, Nov. 5, activities around the capital city include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a Salvation Army holiday job fair, plus a grant workshop through the Nevada Arts Council, an evening showing of the 1951 film "An American in Paris" hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, pole fitness and swing dance lessons at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Senator Square: Walmart awards Carson High School cheerleaders $5,000 grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 7:58amCarson High School cheerleaders cheered as they entered Walmart in Carson City and then performed two more cheers on top of that. There is an old saying found in a very old book which says, “You have not because you ask not.”
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.
Nevada Day 2019: Activities lineup, start times and more featured around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 1:26pmThe Silver State celebrates its birthday this week in Carson City and will put on a statehood celebration like no other as Nevada Day comes into full swing, featuring the annual parade down Carson Street on Saturday, a carnival at Mills Park, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, activities for adults and kids, contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit every wild hair.
Las Vegas Physician Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 Pancholi Scholarship for Nevada Educators
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:33amDr. Samir Pancholi of Las Vegas is pleased to announce that the second annual Pancholi Scholarship for Nevada Educators is now accepting applications. The $2,000 scholarship was developed to help support our next generation of teachers in an effort to help encourage educators to pursue their passion.
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Artists sought for Carson Valley Art Association's Nevada Day Art Show, deadline is Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 8:32amCall for Artists for the Carson Valley Art Association upcoming Annual Scholarship Art Show, Nevada Day weekend, October 25-27 at the CVIC Hall, 1502 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Artists from Nevada, adjoining California counties and high school students are encouraged to participate.
Carson City Republican Women to hold Nevada Day Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 11:19amPlease join the community on Saturday, October 26th for Carson City Republican Women's Club annual Nevada Day Pancake Breakfast held in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion.
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Nevada quarterback Malik Henry impresses in first start
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:21pmNevada quarterback Malik Henry earned a second chance, and he made the most of it.
Senator Square: Club opportunities everywhere at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 6:51amCHS has many opportunities for students to become a part of something bigger than just themselves, not that making a name for oneself is a bad idea or anything, but it is up to the student to step on up, come on in, and check them out. There are so many clubs on campus; there are Interact Club meetings at lunch in CHS teacher Erin Been’s room every Thursday, and Been also advises the Represent Club.
Carson City Symphony Association announces 4th annual scholarship for music education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 9:49amSenator Square: An invitation from Carson High School's athletic director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 6:11am(Editor’s Note: Roman is the Carson High School Head Football Coach, Athletic Director, and teacher of weights, athletics, and boys physical education.)
Hello from CHS in Carson City. I want to share this information with you so that you may be able to come and support our many students participating in Fall Sports. The list below has upcoming events for each sport in which our new Athletic Leadership Council is going to push out to their teams and friends to come support one another. In the spirit of unity, we want to reach out to both the staff and community to invite all of you to do the same.
Music, outhouses, fundraisers and more: Saturday, Oct. 5 Happenings in Carson City and surrounding areas
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:40pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We're going to have a warm day in the low 70s, so be sure to throw on your t-shirts which may be the last time this fall (barring the typical end of November inexplicable heat wave).
On the docket today we have the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, a guitars and ukulele performance at the BAC, fundraisers, and more. Check out below to see what we've got going on for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, October 5
Carson City Republican Women to hear NV State Senator James Settelmeyer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 2:01pmThe upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club meeting will have Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer as the guest speaker.
The meeting will be held in the Casino Fandango ballroom on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting/luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!