Carson Now News (edition 222)

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New Carson City area Ace Hardware hosts grand opening this weekend with raffles, deals, snacks and more
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 5:10am

On the day after Labor Day, the new Ace Hardware at Topsy Lane in Carson City opened its doors for a soft opening and this week, they will celebrate their official grand opening all weekend long.

Nevada State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day this Saturday with events, free admission
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 4:55am

This Saturday, Sept. 28, Nevada State Parks invites everyone to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event dedicated to public lands. This annual event offers an opportunity to give back to the cherished lands we all enjoy while raising awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting these spaces for future generations.

Chowder for Charity at Tee Jay's Corner Cafe in Carson City returns Oct. 4
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 2:39pm

Tee Jay's Corner Cafe inside Cactus Jack's in Carson City will be hosting its 3rd annual "Chowder for Charity" on behalf of FISH, Friday Oct. 4 from opening 10 a.m. to closing at 8 p.m.

Carson High Safe Grad Seeking Veterans Day Fun Run Sponsors
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 11:34am

Carson High School Safe Grad Committee is busy planning our twelfth annual Fun Run. This year we are starting a new tradition of holding our 5k event on Veterans Day to honor all who have served.

It is the primary fundraiser for Carson High Safe Grad Celebration, an annual Carson City tradition established in 1988.

Taylor Creek invasive species project at Lake Tahoe nears completion
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:10am

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said today. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.

Chronic absenteeism decreases at Nevada schools, proficiency rates improve
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 8:36am

Public schools statewide are making progress toward lowering chronic student absenteeism and improving student achievement, according to data from the 2023-24 school year released Monday by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cats of the Week: Abby and Diva
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 6:32am

Meet a very special pair of sisters: Abby and Diva.

Abby and Diva are a very sweet and social bonded pair of short-haired tortoiseshell girls seeking a forever home together.

Photo gallery: Murals and Music Festival underway in Carson City
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 5:01pm

The first day of Carson City's Murals and Music Festival 2024 is bursting with color around town. The Festival, presented by Brewery Arts Center, continues through Saturday.

Douglas teen arrested for making school shooting threats, only a few days after the last arrest in Carson City

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 2:49pm

In what is becoming a repeated occurrence, a teenager has been arrested for making threats relating to a school shooting, one of several in the past few weeks since this school year began.

Nashville Social Club's Kitty McKay receives Legends & Leaders Lifetime Achievement award

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 12:27pm

In a region known for its rich history and tight-knit community, one woman stands out as a true icon of leadership, grace, and boundless energy. Kitty McKay, co-owner of the award-winning Nashville Social Club (NSC) and The Swan Music Hall, Carson City’s premier live music venue, is more than just a familiar face around town—she's a force to be reckoned with.

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