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Senator Square: CHS begins new school year Monday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 9:18pmAlbert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” But it is difficult to imagine that Monday, just two days away, is here already, and it is now time once again for students, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.
Carson City School District hires Chad Hicks as director of Elementary Curriculum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 8:28amEducator Chad Hicks has been appointed as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Educational Services for the Carson City School District. He began his role with the district earlier this summer.
Column: Keep chasing the dream, feed your passion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 12:36pmPersistence. That's the difference between life's winners and its losers.
Winners don't quit, and quitters don't win. It's as simple as that.
One will never accomplish goals in life or realize dreams if one gives up the chase. I've had to learn some hard lessons about that over the years.
Mac the Naw: How do you like your trout? Regional wildfires make for smoked fishing experience
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 7:41amHello fellow anglers. With all the fires in the region, smoked trout has a whole new meaning. Not many anglers getting out with the air quality in our area.
Free Gentle Movement Class Tuesday, Aug. 7 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 2:12pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — A free Clinical Somatics class for adults will be offered at the Silver City School House at 385 High Street on Tuesday, August 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Shoot the Moon: Lunar rocks displayed at Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 12:38pmRhiannon Hughey, 16, has always had an affection for geology, but now her hobby is out of this world. Hughey and her grandmother Patricia Hughey stopped by the Carson City Library on Thursday evening for a chance to see lunar rocks and soil during the Lunar Rocks and Meet a Meteorite presentation, sponsored by Greater Nevada Credit Union.
Tazmanian Boxing Club moves to new location in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 2:57pmTazmanian Boxing Club, which has distinguished itself over past few years as more than a boxing gym, has moved to a new and much larger location at 3737 North Carson Street in Carson City.
Carson City's WNC professor trains in Germany to expand mechatronics program
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:31pmTravelling more than 11,400 miles roundtrip isn’t too far for Western Nevada College to elevate its advanced manufacturing program with the latest strategies and training tools through partnerships with international industrial technology giants.
Drone workshop, film techniques held Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 8:42amThis Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m., a workshop teaching the basics of drone techniques will be held for the public by the Wired Wednesday Digital Artists group.
Blessing ceremony Wednesday at Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — Spiritual leaders from the Paiute, Washoe and Western Shoshone tribes will hold a special blessing ceremony at the site of the future Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum this Wednesday, July 11.
Capital City Hoops youth basketball camps return to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 1:05pmThe second annual Capital City Hoops boys and girls summer basketball programs returns to the Carson City MAC July 9-12 with spots still available.
Ogres-Holm Pottery open house celebrates expansion in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 1:59pmOgres-Holm Pottery has brought calm and relaxation to Carson City.
Now the family-owned business has expanded inside the Carson Mall at 1215 South Carson Street.
Applications sought for Carson City Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 12:00pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy will return August 1 and is looking for residents who wish to join. The academy is a community program of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office for the development and understanding of citizens in their knowledge of policies, procedures and action of the sheriff’s office.
Carson Valley Medical Center Hires Jeff Prater As Chief Executive Officer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:27pm“You find the heart of an organization on the front lines,” new Carson Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Jeff Prater said during his first day of work June 4. “That’s where the defining work is being done. That’s where our focus needs to be.”
Obituary: Celebration of Life service Saturday, June 30 for Linda Javitch Furbee
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 4:15pmLinda Javitch Furbee was born on December 2, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to her parents, Pauline and Harry Javitch. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Nicholas, and about a million friends, and colleagues, including the many people she helped on their journeys in her various roles in the community. She died of issues related to metastatic breast cancer on June 21, at 3:07 a.m. the exact minute the Summer Solstice began.
Clowning and Theater Movement for Summer Fun
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 12:14pmArts for Children of Nevada will sponsor a free Theater Movement and Clowning Workshop on Saturday, July 7.
Thursday in Carson City: the Summer Solstice brings a full day of fun
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 5:46amThere is quite a bit to look forward to today, not to mention this coming weekend. The Rockabilly Riot roars into town and sets up shop at Mills Park for a whole weekend of vintage rat-rods and rock-n-roll. You’ll find the Extreme Motor Officers Challenge in the park, too, so expect it to be noisy. The Pony Express rides again, as it does every year, and retraces its historic route. Keep an eye out this evening for the rider heading east. Enjoy some blues, funk and rock courtesy of the Mylo McCormick Project at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park as part of their annual summer music series.
Western Nevada College receives TRAK Machine Tools donation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 10:12amCARSON CITY — Two new ProtoTrak CNC milling machines donated by Trak Machine Tools will expand machining experiences for students enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Machine Tool Technology program.
June with Carson City Art Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 4:44pmCarson City Art Gallery & Pottery LLC is giving you more of what you want – art classes. We have approached our artists with the offer of teaching 2-3 hour workshops, and series of classes when they have time.
Thursday, June 21, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., we will hold another workshop in the series “Finger On Impressionism” with Mimi Gomberg. Participating in this workshop will feed your inner child, helping you reach new depths of creativity through finger painting. Have fun under the tutelage of Mimi Gomberg as she shares her technique with you.
WNC, Nevada State College education partnership eases road to becoming teacher
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 12:12pmCARSON CITY — Motherhood inspired Maria Royce to become a teacher. Western Nevada College’s partnership with Nevada State College made those dreams come true without having to place any hardship on her family to realize that goal.
Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City this weekend to honor tradition, showcase future
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 12:23pmCARSON CITY — This weekend’s Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Powwow is not only a tribute to generations of Native American customs and traditions, it’s also a glimpse into the future of the Stewart facility.
Senator Square: Senior pranks filled with fun and consequences
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pmSenior pranks are a common tradition throughout high schools around the country, and CHS is no exception. This year, CHS Seniors definitely kept the tradition going as could be seen by everyone May 31 and again June 1.
Rock on Sunday with Carson City Library’s learning challenge
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 2:28pmThe Carson City Library will kick off its “Libraries Rock” Summer Learning Challenge on Sunday with a food truck, yoga and other family-friendly activities.
Anthropologist Anna Camp joins Carson City staff at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 10:33amCARSON CITY — Anna Camp’s lifelong interest in Native American culture started when she was 7 and had a “museum day” with her second-grade class from Quincy Elementary School.
The field trip for the Plumas County, Calif., youngsters started with a drive Carson City and the Nevada State Museum before heading for California’s capital city of Sacramento and another museum.
Renowned psychologist to address school violence issues with Carson City juvenile officers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 5:34pmA nationally recognized clinical and forensic psychologist whose work has focused on, among other things, violence risk assessment and management among at risk youth will address juvenile and youth service officers in Carson City this Thursday and Friday.
New WNC scholarship honors memory of instructor Mike Dugan
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:39pmA new scholarship through the Western Nevada College Foundation honors the memory of Michael Albert Dugan. The Mike Dugan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Fallon, Churchill County or rural student to be used toward materials for online or Fallon campus classes.
Blessing ceremony set for Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 2:42pmCARSON CITY — Spiritual leaders from the Paiute, Washoe and Western Shoshone tribes will conduct a special blessing ceremony at site of the future Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum on Wednesday, July 11.
Students benefit from Campagni Auto Group Western Nevada College scholarships
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 10:21amCarson City Toyota has generously funded $5,000 in scholarships for students attending Western Nevada College this fall. This donation is dedicated to helping students who are pursuing careers in automotive mechanics as well as students pursuing their associate degrees in other academic areas.
Department launches initiative to prepare Nevada students for in-demand jobs
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:34amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education has announced the launch of a first-of-its kind education-to-workforce initiative known as LifeWorks with a goal of developing more skilled workers for Nevada’s new economy.
Carson City School District retains half of state’s CETL designees
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 11:08amLeAnn Morris, Ph.D., lead technology integration specialist with the Carson City School District, recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader designation by passing a rigorous certification exam. There are only four CETLs in the state of Nevada: two in the Carson City School District and two in the Washoe County School District.