Announcements

I wanted to take some time to send out a special thank you to the awesome Businesses and people in our community who helped support our Junior and Senior Little League All Stars advancement to the Western Regional Tournaments in Vancouver WA and Ontario, CA this year! With out their support this would not have been possible for these fine athletes. Our Juniors (13-14 year olds) and Seniors (15-16 year olds) both Finished 1 and 3 in their tournaments and failed to advance to the Little League World Series but had an experience that most kids never have had.

Please join the BoozeFighters to help raise funds for their recently downed riders. The event will be held at the Twisted Spoke Bar & Grill located at 3198 North Deer Run Road @ Highway 50, Carson on Saturday August 25th from Noon till ???. Free live music by Moro Brothers. There will also be games, raffles and food specials.

Democratic candidate for US Senate, Congressman Shelley Berkeley will be speaking to the Carson City Democratic Women's Club Biennial Meet the Candidates BBQ on Saturday August 25th. The BBQ is being held at the backyard of 1001 Arrowhead Dr. from 1 to 4 PM. Cost is $20.00, children under 12 are free. There will be lots of food, raffle prizes and many other candidates for local offices that will also provide a brief statement of their qualifications and interests. Lots of other information and fun will be passed on. Must RSVP. Please call 841-3367.

Nicole Larrimore has been named as the new Mortgage and Marketing Coordinator for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. The position was recently created to provide information about the NRHA’s housing assistance programs to mortgage lenders, banks, realtors, brokers, title and hazard insurance companies and prospective homebuyers. She will serve as the NRHA liaison to lenders and build relationships with the home buying and real estate community to better serve their needs.

Would You Like To Give a Hand Up...Not a Handout?

Join us at any one of our upcoming informational meetings to learn
how you can make a positive change in the life of a family/individual living in poverty by volunteering a few hours per week.

Sept. 27, 2012
5:30PM
2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 10

To attend this event or for more information please call Brenda Silis, Circles Coordinator at (775) 883-6506.

Would You Like To Give a Hand Up...Not a Handout?

Join us at any one of our upcoming informational meetings to learn
how you can make a positive change in the life of a family/individual living in poverty by volunteering a few hours per week.

Sept. 11, 2012
5:30PM
2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 10

To attend this event or for more information please call Brenda Silis, Circles Coordinator at (775) 883-6506.

www.capitalcitycircles.org

Would You Like To Give a Hand Up...Not a Handout?

Join us at any one of our upcoming informational meetings to learn
how you can make a positive change in the life of a family/individual living in poverty by volunteering a few hours per week.

August 20, 2012
5:30PM

2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 10

(3) Females (1) male Lhasa Apso/Shitz Tsu puppies for sale $300 or best offer.Born June 21,2012 available August 16, 2012. Vet wellness complete,excellant health. 1st shots will be given at 8 weeks. Very cute!!

Contact Sandra Erb (775) 883-6494

Complete Millwork Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Millwork Bid Packages for the 49ers Stadium Project located in Santa Clara, CA. Work includes interior millwork finishes at all Private Clubs, Bars, Team Locker Rooms, Owner Suites, and Admin areas.

Carson Nugget Ballroom is celebrating a ribbon-cutting event of their newly remodeled ballroom on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:30 A.M. on 507 N. Carson Street.

Breakfast will be provided and is $5 for Carson Nugget members and $15 for non-members. RSVP can be made to 882-1565 or to manager@carsoncitychamber.com

Thursday, August 23 - noon

YBP Speed Networking at Red’s Old 395 Grill
1055 South Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701

Cost: $15 (includes lunch)

Please RSVP to 775-882-1565 or email ybp@carsoncitychamber.com

with your lunch selection of either:

-Cheeseburger

-Classic Chicken Sandwich

-Veggie Burger

-Cobb Salad

Bring plenty of business cards!

The Friends of the Carson City Library are having their annual Bargain Book Sale Friday and Saturday, August 10th and 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Sale will be held at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street. All hardcover books will be priced at $1.00, paperbacks at 2 for $1.00 and children's books at 4 for $1.00. Also for sale will be videos and records at 10 for $1.00. There will be a preview sale Thursday, August 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for members of the Friends of the Library. If you're not a member yet you can join at the door.

Local Author, Sandie La Nae, is having a book signing at the St. Charles Hotel on Sunday August 5, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Her new book, "St. Charles Hotel The Wild West Past The Haunted Present" is a tribute to all who have owned and managed the buildings, to those who have rented rooms, and to those whose lives ended within the walls.

On Tuesday July 23rd Carson City Little League Senior All Stars (15/16 year old) did something that has not been done Since the early 1990's. They won a State Title by defeating Mountain Ridge Little league from Las Vegas in the Championship game at Governors Fields. With this win, they now have the ability to send 12 players and 3 coaches to the Little League Western Regional Tournament in Ontario California.

The Sierra Place presents an open gallery and lecture on “Storied Landscapes: Prehistoric Rock Art of Nevada” on July 30, at 2:30 P.M.
Rock art is one of Nevada’s most significant pieces of its history. Pictures of these creations that were achieved by ancient hunter foragers will be displayed with many styles, themes, and cultural rock art of Nevada. This event is free and opened to the public.
Sierra Place is located at 1111 West College Pkwy, Carson City, Nev.

Silver State Charter Schools will celebrate the relocation of the campus on Friday, July 27 at noon.
Dedication and ribbon cutting will be a part of this event, including an open house, tours and refreshments until 3 P.M.
The location of the event is at 788 Fairview Drive.

Carson City’s Cycle Pub will take part in Saturday’s I-580 Freeway opening. The vehicle will be sponsored by Carson City Commercial Real Estate Agent Brad Bonkowski.

Bonkowski wants to call attention to the freeway opening, saying it is good news for Carson City. The faster commute time between Carson City and the I-80 manufacturing corridor will help the area attract small manufacturing and industrial businesses.

Get ready to laugh! Wednesday Night Comedy begins at the Carson Nugget starting July 25, 2012 at 7 PM in the Show Lounge.

Chris Strait kicks off the Wednesday night events. He is an expert on people and reminds us how funny life can be. You may have seen him on E! or Tru-TV’s, “The Smoking Gun.”

Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.

Wednesday Comedy Night Schedule
7/25 - Chris Strait / Alyssa Cowan
8/1 - Kelly Monteith / Drake Nelson
8/8 - Morgan Preston / James Hennigan
8/15 - Tyler Boeh / John Ager

Angela Hamlett and Bill Thompson married on the steps of the Carson City Courthouse, Saturday July 21, 2012 at 11:30 am. The happy couple met September 2, 2002 in Richmond Virginia. They moved to Bill’s hometown Carson City Nevada back in November 2005. Bill and Angela were engaged for five years before tying the knot Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson reside at their home in Dayton Nevada. Reception will be held at thier home Saturday July 28, 2012

The Brewery Arts Center board will hold its annual Membership Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 24, at 5:30 P.M.
The meeting is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and inputs of how the BAC can better serve the needs of the Carson City community. There will also be an opportunity to meet the board and staff of the BAC.
The meeting will be located at the Brewery Art Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449. W. King Street.

There will be nightly lane closures on US 395 from the junction of US 50W (Spooner) to 1st Street in Minden, Sunday through Thursday, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be flagger controlled traffic. Please drive with caution.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. Traffic control may be in effect.

• North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.
• Arrowhead Drive between N. Carson Street and Garnet Way.
• College Parkway in the vicinity of the Freeway.

The Carson City School District will be holding a school board meeting on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 P.M. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center on 851 E. William Street.

The topics that will be discussed in this meeting are updates on Phase I School Bond Projects; such as parking lots, interior and building improvements at Fremont, Seeliger, and Mark Twain Elementary Schools, followed by proposed changes to the CCSD Policies.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Moore
900 N. Roop St
775.887.2244 x 1019
awmoore@clan.lib.nv.us

Workshop and Clinic for Self-Represented Litigants

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Moore
900 N. Roop St
775.887.2244 x 1019
awmoore@clan.lib.nv.us

Explore the World @ Your Library: Serbia

CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Carson City Library will present Explore Serbia @ Your Library on Thursday, July 26th, at 6:00 p.m., in the library auditorium. Dragan Zivkovic will present this program. Having been born in Serbia, Zivkovic will share his unique understanding of his native country.

Enjoy the music of Road Dogs, Great Southern Rock and Blues, 12-2 p.m. July 29 at the Carson Mall.

Come enjoy the music with Fever, 80's and 90's rock, 12-2 p.m. on July 22 at the Carson Mall.

RENO, NV – June 19, 2012 – Western Bariatric Institute, a leading weight management clinic headquartered in Reno, Nevada, and the Surgery Center of Reno, recently announced that local resident, Lacey Stultz, is the winner of their annual Free Lap-Band Procedure Contest. This is quite an honor as Lacey was selected from 446 entries! First, healthcare and medical professionals selected six top finalists, and then the public voted on the winner from videos posted online.

We'll be having a rummage sale at the Eagles Wings church parking lot. Please stop by and see what we have at 150 E. Roland Street, Carson City, NV 89701. We're raising funds for the church. We'll also be selling tamales, soda and water.

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting will be held Saturday July 14, at Grandma Hatties. At noon, the featured speaker is Dennis Noone, Editor of the Nevada Appeal. There will also be a brief presentation from the Organization of America's Nevada Rural Coordinator concerning the start up of the Obama campaign. A new program for the members will be introduced and plans for the Candidate's BBQ August 25th announced. Please come by 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM if you wish to order off the menu. For more information please call Donna at 884-3037.

Chamber Leadership Alumni donates to Senior Center project fundraiser, wins tickets to San Francisco Giants game

Carson City, NV, July 10, 2012: Karin Mracek, Communications Manager of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and graduate of the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, is the lucky winner of four tickets to a San Francisco Giants game. Karin was “honored to make a donation to help the Leadership Class of 2012 raise funds to refurbish the Media Room at the Carson City Senior Center and is thrilled to have won tickets to see the Giants play.”