May 2017
Carson City Symphony Chorus to begin rehearsals for June and July concerts
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:14pm
Attention singers: The Carson City Symphony Chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, May 3, for outdoor performances with the Carson City Symphony at the Governor’s Mansion outdoors on June 11 and in Genoa on July 4. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Choral Room in Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
6 sentenced in 2016 Carson City murder
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:53pm
Tears were shed and tensions were high Monday as the defendants in the Grant Watkins murder were sentenced for their involvement in the death of the 18-year-old Carson City man.
Tuesday, May 2: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:52pmEvent Date:
May 2, 2017 (All day)
Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The valley is abuzz in blooming flowers and happenings. Tag along with one of the guided planned walks today; the afternoon one will prove more challenging, but perfect for getting ready for summer. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club showcases a different film each month: catch Bette Davis in ‘Of Human Bondage’ tonight at the BAC’s Performance Hall. Even more awaits if you keep reading, including Penguin Taco Tuesday at Westside Pour House.
TUESDAY:
Carson City firefighters called to small light fixture fire at Empire Elementary
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:38pmUPDATE 9:45PM: A bird's nest near a light fixture caused a small fire Monday night at Empire Elementary School, a Carson City Battalion Chief said. Firefighters cut a portion of the roof open to determine if the fire had spread into the interior attic portion of the building. There was no further extension of fire in the roof, said Carson City Fire District Battalion Chief Dan Albee. The incident was turned over to school officials at 9:34 p.m.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday night to a small fire at Empire Elementary School in the 1200 block of Monte Rosa.
Bear biologist bites back at critics with lawsuit
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:05pm
A Nevada bear biologist who’s been subject to heated online attacks is striking back in court. Carl Lackey, a biologist for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, filed a lawsuit against critics he says use Facebook in a “vicious and calculated effort to damage his reputation and jeopardize his employment.”
Battle Born Social cuts ribbon on new downtown Carson City restaurant
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 6:18pm
Members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and other special guests were treated to a preview of Battle Born Social Monday night in a ribbon cutting ceremony that formally opened the restaurant at 318 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City.
Flying Pig Flea Market, May 27 & 28
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 4:24pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2017 (All day) Come out to the greatest indoor flea market in Carson City. We always have a great time with many different vendors every month. We are located out at Fuji park on Old Clear Creek Road across from Costco. We have crafters, antiques, art, food and lots of music. We are open 8-4 on Saturday May 27 and 9-4 on Sunday, May 28. We hold the flea market once s month on different dates. Admission is $1 for adults and kids are free. For more information on being a vendor call (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717.
NDOT announces Highway 50 lane shifts at Silver Springs for USA Parkway construction
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 3:52pm
Traffic lane shifts and speed reductions will take place through early fall on U.S. 50 in Silver Springs as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins construction of a roundabout connecting the future USA Parkway extension to U.S. 50.
Ann Wilkinson, Former Chief of Staff to Governor Sandoval, Named NCJFCJ Director of Human Resources
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 3:00pm
(Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s former deputy chief of staff, Ann Wilkinson, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of human resources.
Most recently, Wilkinson served Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s administration as an agency executive and as a senior advisor. In her role as deputy chief of staff, Wilkinson’s work focused on healthcare policy and serving as the Governor’s liaison on health and human service initiatives.
NNDA May Breakfast: Veterans in the Workplace
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 2:35pm
Event Date:
May 24, 2017 - 7:00am Join Northern Nevada Development Authority in welcoming Major Kevin Burns, (Ret) USMC, Veterans Resource Center Coordinator at Western Nevada College, as we discuss how the center assists Veterans transition into the workplace, what areas the center offers assistance in, and what key skills makes Veterans valuable employees.
