September 2019
Carson City School District Superintendent discusses Jack London as a part of Banned Books Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 7:37am
Have you read a banned book lately?
Chances are, even if it was on your high school literature class reading list, you have read a book that somebody somewhere wanted to ban.
Along with libraries across the country, the Carson City Library will be celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28) with a special event to thank authors whose work has been prohibited or challenged.
Between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, readers will gather at the library to write letters to authors to show support for writing about controversial subjects.
Nevada fighting uphill battle to keep 'zombie deer' from entering state
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 2:00am“Zombie deer.” It sounds like a bad B-movie, something that airs on the SyFy channel late at night. They’re real, though — sort of — and Nevada wildlife regulators are working to keep them out of the state …
State Treasurer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 8:04pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2019 - 11:30am Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine. A native of New York, in 2003 Conine earned his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, and in 2013 he completed his JD from UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law.
Achievements, goals met for Carson cross country team at Stockton invitational
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:55pm
The Carson High School cross country team returned home with several personal record times and personal goals achieved Saturday during the 10th annual Pacific Tiger Cross Country Invitational in Stockton, Calif.
Biggest Little comeback: Reno boxing back for another round
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:55pm
Jack Dempsey. Boom Boom Mancini. George Foreman. Sugar Ray Leonard. Promoter Joey Gilbert recalled a litany of boxers whose legendary careers included memorable bouts held in Reno, location of the Independence Day 1908 Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries “Fight of the Century.”
Carson City, Douglas County locals enlist in the United States Army
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:49pm
The Carson City Army Recruiting Station is proud to welcome two of our newest Future Soldiers, Alissa Lucas and Taylor Clark. Alissa Lucas is currently a Senior at Carson High School and a member of the Junior ROTC.
She chose to attend training to be Military Police and will leave after high school graduation. Taylor Clark is from Gardnerville and a 2019 graduate of Douglas High School. She chose to become an Intelligence Analyst and leaves for Basic Training in November. Congratulations to you both for making the decision to serve our country!
Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 5:03pm
Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!
Carson City sheriff's investigators identify stabbing suspect who remains at large
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 4:50pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's assistance in helping locate the suspect involved in a stabbing that happened Wednesday at a Carson City casino.
Native and Newcomers Club of Carson City: A primer of who we are and what we do
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 3:54pm
Many have asked what the Native and Newcomers Club is all about and what we do. Here's a chance for you to get to know us better as we aim to promote positive programs in Carson City.
Mommy and Me networking event set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Our Park in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2019 - 10:00am There will be a Mommy and Me Networking event Oct. 5 at Our Park in Dayton. We are there to let the kiddos run around before the predicted wet winter takes hold. The event will run all day.
Local direct sales reps are invited to bring their businesses and kids to have a great day at the park. Locals who are interested in browsing are strongly encouraged to come and visit. Kids who are enjoying the not-so-hot temperatures are encouraged to get their parents to bring them to the park for the day!
