April 2023
Carson City residents in ‘Superfund’ zone offered free soil testing for heavy metal, mercury contamination
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:04am
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will begin to offer free soil testing for homeowners within the Carson River Superfund Site. Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this program is voluntary and free-of-charge.
Senior Spotlight: Pioneer Academy’s Faith Key has the Confidence to Change the World
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 9:51am
This month’s student senior of the month from Pioneer Academy, Faith Key, is not the kind of person to sit around and watch when something is not right. Faith would rather create some change and help make a positive difference for the world around her.
Currently finishing up her senior year at Pioneer Academy, Faith is planning to attend Western Nevada College next year and would like to earn a degree in ecology and wildlife conservation.
Carson City’s Living Stones Church donated nearly 4,000 diapers, over 400 lbs of food to FISH
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 8:35am
According to Carson City’s Friends in Service Helping (FISH), the Living Stones Church spring drive in conjunction with the Brewery Arts Center was able to contribute a significant amount of food and diapers for the community.
Carson City’s Green Dining District announces Earth Week Sustainable Menu
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 8:00am
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April 30, 2023 (All day) greenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses to implement sustainable best practices, announced that Green Dining District restaurants – So Juicy, Great Basin Brewery Co., and Squeeze In – will participate in the Carson Street Green Dining District’s Earth Week celebration.
Historical Society announces games and celebration Saturday in conjunction with Mark Twain Days
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 4:18pmEvent Date:
April 22, 2023 (All day)
The Carson City Historical Society announces "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" Games and Earth Day Celebration, one day only, Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Foreman-Roberts and Carriage House, 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada.
Goose at Fritch Elementary is Definitely Good for the Gander
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 2:22pm
'Mother Goose' has made her presence known at Fritsch Elementary School, but not with Nursery Rhymes. After she nestled in with eggs under one play structure during spring break, school officials learned once Canadian Geese have established nests, they are federally protected.
Carson City Supervisors deny apartment appeal; Schuette says renters are not 'less than' homeowners
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:54pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday upheld the decision of the Planning Commission to provide a special use permit regarding a 12-unit apartment complex off Silver Sage and Stafford, against a neighboring appellant who did not want to the project to go forward.
Inaugural Mark Twain Days festival happening Friday through Sunday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:50amEvent Date:
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The inaugural Mark Twain Days, a three-day celebration of Samuel Clemens time in Carson City, is happening this Friday through Sunday, April 21-23 in the capital city. A variety of free and ticketed events are planned for the festival.
Whimsical Adventure: 'Seussical Jr.' production hits the stage this weekend in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:10am
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April 21, 2023 - 7:00pm “Oh, the places you’ll go!” Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City invites you on a journey through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with their upcoming production of “Seussical, Jr.” This magical extravaganza, filled with toe-tapping tunes and wild characters, is a must-see for all ages!
The Latin Queen of Comedy headlines 'Ladies' Night Out' this Saturday at Carson Nugget
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 8:40amEvent Date:
April 22, 2023 - 5:00pm
CARSON CITY — "The Latin Queen of Comedy" Lisa Alvarado (think Tina Fey meets Sophia Vergara) brings the funny with clever wit and a sassy fun attitude using her own life as the punchline to ladies' night for two shows Saturday, April 22, at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street in the casino's newly remodeled Grand Showroom.
