August 2019
Kevin Cron breaks Reno Aces’ single-season home run record
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 4:55pm
Kevin Cron etched his name into the Reno Aces’ record book on Sunday.
Cron launched his 33rd homer of the season in the first inning against the Oklahoma City Dodgers, passing former Aces first baseman Christian Walker for the single-season franchise record.
Free Salary Negotiation Meet Up - this Wednesday, August 14!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 4:46pm
Event Date:
August 14, 2019 - 3:30pm Are YOU paid what you are worth? Do you know how to negotiate for a salary that is commensurate with your skills and expertise? If your answer is no, then you should attend AAUW’s free meet-up this Wednesday, August 14th.
AAUW Work Smart is a highly effective workshop that builds the skills and confidence women need to successfully negotiate for salary and benefits for the rest of their careers. This meet-up will allow participants to access AAUW’s Work Smart online program with facilitators available to answer your questions.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City offers training days for new volunteers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 4:33pmEvent Date:
September 9, 2019 (All day)
September 10, 2019 (All day)
September 11, 2019 (All day)
September 12, 2019 (All day)
September 13, 2019 (All day)
September 14, 2019 (All day)
September 15, 2019 (All day)
September 16, 2019 (All day)
September 17, 2019 (All day)
CARSON CITY — Do you love Nevada history, and, more importantly, do you love sharing that knowledge with others? If so, the Nevada State Museum has a perfect opportunity.
Muscle Powered Monthly Trash Mob to clean up historic Virginia and Truckee Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2019 - 8:00am Join Muscle Powered for its monthly Trash Mob, with the next mob meetup set to cleanup the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail.
Public Meeting for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 1:47pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2019 (All day) Notice is Hereby given that the City of Carson City will conduct a public hearing on September 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Development Conference Room A, 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV 8970 in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application.
Carson Nugget Job Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2019 - 2:00pm The Carson Nugget in Carson City is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time, part time and seasonal capacities. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in Alatte on the main floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.
Persied Meteor Shower at Silver Springs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:29pm
Nice meteor shower early Sunday morning in Silver Springs.
JoAnne Skelly column: Ticks, Yuck! Remove, dispose in alcohol but don't flush them
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:13pm
Ticks not only can carry disease, they are disgusting. I have rarely noticed ticks on our property, but recently, I found two in the house, where they must have come in on my clothes after I worked in the high grasses and wildflowers in the yard. Yuck! Fortunately, they weren’t engorged with blood.
Carson City Sheriff's Office to hold Wreath Ceremony to honor fallen officers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 11:50am
Event Date:
August 15, 2019 - 2:00pm Please join the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Carson City Sheriff’s Office staff for a moment of remembrance honoring Carson City’s fallen law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Louise Kerr's Art Show and Celebration of Life Reception
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 11:17am
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 (All day) Renowned American Artist, E. Louise Kerr, peacefully passed away in her Virginia City, Nevada home with her loved ones by her side. February 19, 1925 to November 13, 2018
A Celebration of Life, Art Show and Reception will be held at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City, Saturday Sept. 14, 2019 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone who loved Louise and her Artwork is welcome. www.elouisekerr.com
Louise brought color and light everywhere she went.
