August 2019
Acrylic Pour Jewelry Making Class at Rustically Divine
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:26pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2019 - 6:30pm There will be an Acrylic Pour Jewelry Making Class on Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m at Rustically Divine in Carson City.
Create modern-abstract fluid effects with acrylic pouring in three separate pendants, one silver chain included. “Anyone can do this!” says Dana Childs, who will teach the class.
The fee is $45 and includes supplies.
Note: pourings will need to be left overnight to cure, and be assembled, please plan to pick up artwork as soon as possible.
Partnership Douglas County Hosts Community Naloxone Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:23pm
MINDEN, Nev. — Partnership Douglas County teamed up with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies to offer a free community naloxone training at Partnership Douglas County’s office in Minden.
Back to School Expo!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2019 - 12:00pm Get ready to go back to school with Meadowood Mall!
Join us and the Washoe County School District to learn more about this upcoming school year. After-school programs, registration, health, school counselors, safety, and more!
More details coming soon, event scheduled to take place August 10th from 12-3 p.m.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Dinah Washington, What A Lady
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:42pm
While in a wistful mood of late, I've been listening to the music of Miss Dinah Washington, who was on her seventh husband when she died of an overdose of alcohol and weight reduction pills at age 39, so young.
Dinah had a soft as cotton, tough as leather sound of someone who had seen more in her 39 years than you or I will ever see.
Carson City Chamber Leadership class donates more than $600 to Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 10:46am
Using funds left over from their successful project to provide Carson City with its first bee habitat, 2019 Carson City Leadership class representatives Angela Holt and Steve Jones presented a check in the amount of $634.01 to Greenhouse Project founder Karen Abowd, board member Cheryl Rotter and Foothill Garden manager Will Pierz.
Carson City arrests: Burglary victim finds stolen AC unit in neighbor's window
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 10:42am
A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony burglary and possession of stolen property after the victim discovered their stolen air conditioning unit was propped in their neighbor's apartment window, a sheriff's deputy report said.
NV Energy customers to see $2 a month decrease in electric bill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 8:51amBeginning in October, NV Energy residential customers will see a decrease of around $2 a month on their electric bills after a recent approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
UNR Med to host free clinics in August and September
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 8:39amRENO — Northern Nevadans who are uninsured, underinsured or without a social security number can receive free medical care this August and September 2019 at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics.
Aces’ Josh Rojas eyes homecoming with Diamondbacks
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 6:59pm
A distinct popping noise resonated throughout an empty Greater Nevada Field during the Reno Aces’ batting practice session on Saturday.
Carson City area events for Monday, August 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 6:18pm
Heading into the first day of the work week and the first Monday in August, there's continued sunshine and seasonable daytime high temperatures ahead. Lined up for the day are a guest talk by Vincent Solis, president of Western Nevada College, art activities and more. Hug your children. Enjoy the day.
