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Auditions in Carson City Thursday and Sunday for Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 9:51am

Proscenium Players is holding open auditions in Carson City for their May production of Shakespeare’s classic, “The Taming of the Shrew” directed by Jeff Fast. This production will be done in the original Shakespearean language and style.

Proscenium Players present Steve Martin's Comedy 'The Underpants'

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 9:19am

By Proscenium Players, Inc.

Not since Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction during Super Bowl XXXVIII’s halftime show have undergarments caused such a national fuss. And now it carries over to Carson City.

Silver Sage 4-H Community Club Benefits Carson City Advocates Against Domestic Violence

Lifestyle - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 9:22am

Sandy Hawkins

A culmination of more than two months of community service activity, the members of the Silver Sage 4-H Community Club met with Traci Trenoweth of Carson City Advocates to End Domestic Violence and presented her organization with a car load of donations.

Death Notice: Edythe T. Cuff

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Edythe T. Cuff, 99, of Carson City, passed away Feb. 11, 2013 at Eagle Valley Care Center. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with the arrangements. 882-2644Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved....

Death Notice: Darlene A. Ricco

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Darlene A. Ricco, 69, of Carson City, passed away at her home Feb. 15, 2013. A Celebration of Darlene's Life will be held at a later date. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with the arrangements...

Obituary: James Louis "Jim" Carey

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

James Louis "Jim" Carey, 57, resident of Carson City for the past 35 years went home to heaven on February 12, 2013 after an 8 month battle with cancer, his three sisters were by his side. He w...

Death Notice: Steven A. Maudlin

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Steven A. Mauldin, 58, passed away Feb. 13, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This ma...

Death Notice: Kathleen L. McGuire

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Kathleen L. McGuire, 62, passed away Feb. 11, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This...

Death Notice: Hope W. Laird

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Hope W. Laird, 92 of Carson City, passed away on Feb. 14, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not...

Death Notice: Murlie Fae Evans King

Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:16am

Murlie Fae Evans King, 84 of Carson City, passed away on February 15, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mate...

Creating a social networking forum for the entire Carson City community

Opinion - Last Update Mon, 02/18/2013 - 6:29pm

By Jim Shirk

(Editor's Note: The following was submitted to Carson Now by Carson City Supervisor Jim Shirk. Follow him on Twitter here and on his blog here. )

Hindu mantras to open both Nevada Senate and Assembly in April

News - Last Update Mon, 02/18/2013 - 5:11pm

Both Nevada Assembly and Nevada State Senate will open with Hindu prayers on April 1 and April 8, respectively, in Carson City, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and Assembly. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

How to Chase Down a Senator

Opinion - Last Update Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:16pm

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by STEPHANIE GLANTZ

Well, the first couple weeks are all done! And, oh my gosh, have I learned a lot. For some reason I thought the assemblymen and senators would a lot easier to access than they are. I think the reporters we talked to before this started made it sound really easy. Some are pretty friendly about talking, but others are a little harder.

Fourth Annual V&T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train

Announcements - Last Update Mon, 02/18/2013 - 12:10pm

By Donna Brand Moormann

It is time to welcome spring with good friends, good wine, good food and a great Train Ride on the Comstock! The V & T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train, sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, April 6, departing Carson City Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m. for a trip through the Comstock to Virginia City.

Assembly bill bans pedestrians texting while crossing roads

News - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:13pm

Paul Nelson, KTVN

Using your cell phone without a hands free device while driving has been illegal in Nevada for more than a year.
Assembly Bill 123 could take the law one step further.
If passed, the bill would make it illegal for pedestrians to read, browse the Internet, or text on wireless devices, if they're crossing any state road, even in residential areas.

Recent shootings, from Carson City to Newtown, prompt Nevada lawmakers to introduce firearms bills

News - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:04pm

Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette-Journal

A mass shooting took place less than two years ago in Carson City’s IHOP restaurant, just down the road from the Nevada Legislature.
Since that day in September 2011, more senseless mass shootings have occurred in the United States — the one in Newtown, Conn., sparking a nationwide debate over gun control.

Obiturary: Violet G. Haberland

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 5:04am

"Vi," passed away in Carson City one week before her 95th birthday on February 9, 2013. Vi was born to the late Louis and Frieda Cabus on February 16, 1918 in San Francisco, CA. She married Herman...

Obituary: Laurel Emily Bouton Sammons

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 5:04am

Laurie attended Emerson Grammar School, Morton High School and Morton Junior College, graduating with honors. She was an inspector of crystals for military radios as her contribution to the war ...

Obituary: Florance A. Hobdy

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 5:04am

Florence A. Hobdy, beloved mother, Aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away in Carson City on February 9, 2013, after a short illness. Florence wa...

Obituary: Sally Hill

Obituaries - Last Update Sun, 02/17/2013 - 5:04am

Helen Julia 'Sally' Hill, born December 12, 1927 to David Dotz and Helen Goetche Dotz in Fond du Lac Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2013, surrounded by her family, due to complic...

Sierra snow, colder weather returns to region early next week

News - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 3:02pm

A change in the weather is headed for Carson City and the Sierra beginning early next week, dropping temperatures and bringing much needed snow to the Lake Tahoe region, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City FISH to host annual 'Have A Heart' Banquet March 14

News - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 11:24am

By Jim Peckham

Carson City's nonprofit agency that helps feed and provide shelter to those in need — FISH — will host its annual “Have A Heart” Banquet on Thursday, March 14. The Banquet will be at the Carson Nugget with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Ninety-five percent of FISH’s funding comes from local donations and the Have A Heart Banquet is an important part of our fundraising effort.

Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Team announced

Outdoors - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:47am

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

The members of the newly formed five-member Sagebrush Ecosystem Team, an interagency multidisciplinary entity, were announced recently.

Telephone upgrades at NHP may cause communication disruption Saturday

News - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:36am

Telephone and communication upgrades at the Nevada Department of Public Safety may interfere with communication calls with dispatch on Saturday.
The repairs are schedule to take place through noon Saturday and there is a possibility the NHP emergency line may be down during this time, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

Carson City Chamber Singers benefit for Sandy Hook tonight

News - Last Update Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:12pm

By Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony Association presents the Carson Chamber Singers in a pair of concerts dedicated to victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December. The first concert will be on Friday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 212 N. Division Street, Carson City. The second will be on Sunday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno. General admission is $10, free for youth age 16 and under.

Carson City's First Roller Derby Bout at Pony Express Pavilion

Lifestyle - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:07am

By Carson Victory Rollers

Carson City's first roller derby bout is set for Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park, 1111 East William Street.

The matchup is the Carson Victory Rollers vs. Reno Roller Girls. The cost is $10 at the door or email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com for $7 pre-sale tickets!

After party and bout awards party, featuring Los Pistoleros, will be at The Venue, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road beginning at 7:30pm. $10 cover or $5 presale or with stamp from bout!! Also for after party tickets email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com.

Obituary: Leora A. Johnsen

Obituaries - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 6:14am

Leora A. Johnsen of Carson City passed away at home on Feb. 8, 2013. She was born in Grace, ID June 4, 1931 to the late John (Bill) Knowles and Alice Welch. She moved to Salmon, ID with her family ...

Death Notice: Laurel B. Sammons

Obituaries - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 6:14am

Laurel B. Sammons, 89, of Carson City died February 12, 2013 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Her body was donated to the University of Nevada Medical School.Copyright 2013 -. All rights re...

Death Notice: Myron A. Johnson

Obituaries - Last Update Sat, 02/16/2013 - 6:14am

Myron A. Johnson, 85, of Carson City passed away February 11, 2013 at his home. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-2644.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mater...

Death Notice: James L. "Jim" Carey

Obituaries - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:48pm

James L."Jim" Carey, 57, of Carson City passed away February 12, 2013. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements. 882-2644Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be...

Back To My Original Approach

Opinion - Last Update Fri, 05/17/2013 - 3:21pm

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by NATASHA VITALE

Giving From The Heart Blood Drive

Health & Wellness - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 1:35pm

United Blood Services invites you to our "Giving From The Heart" Special Event. Come out and donate blood and enjoy lunch from Grandma Hatties starting at 11:30. All Blood donors will receive a special heart T-Shirt.

If you donate any time during Febuary you will automatically be entered to win a $500.00 gift card!

Find it in your HEART to donate!

United Blood Services
256 E Winnie Lane
Carson City NV 89706

Department of Wildlife, Carson City officers search for coyote that killed dog at Mills Park

News - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 12:37pm

UPDATE 11:32AM: Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Animal Control are looking for a coyote that killed a small dog Friday morning at Mills Park.

Tracking the coyote began at around 10 a.m. after the coyote went after the dog, chased geese and was seen roaming the area around the playground, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatchers. The dog was initially reported as being injured in the attack that happened near the park's train station but subsequently died, according to a report between Carson City patrol officers and dispatchers.

Digital Learning Center launches Tuesday in Carson City

News - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 1:46pm

The Carson City Library will launch a weeklong grand opening celebration of the new digital technology center, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Located on the second floor of the library annex, above the current Youth Department, the center has been introduced to computer-using patrons over the last several weeks and now the community is invited, according to a news release

Nevada Arts Council presents live art program Friday featuring photography by Amy Hunter

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 8:31am

In the first installment of the new series designed to bring the work of artists live to the Nevada Legislature, Reno’s Amy Hunter will appear in Carson City Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. in Room 3100 to speak of her work and demonstrate her craft.

Growing up in a small town in Nevada, Hunter said, she was always engaged in the arts. She started with drawing, progressed to painting and was drawn to photography as it allowed her to express what she sees in its perfect simplicity.

Abraham Lincoln at the Children's Museum

Arts and Entertainment - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 8:21am

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Abraham Lincoln will be coming to visit the museum. He will be bringing many of his favorite personal things to share!

Carson City employers gear up for today's job fair

News - Last Update Fri, 02/22/2013 - 1:29pm

At least 28 employers will be at a job fair featured at the Carson City Senior Center today, Friday, Feb. 22. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. in the dining area and is open to the public, said Lynn Ellis, WorkForce Case Manager for Carson City Health and Human Services. The event is sponosored by Carson City Health and Human Services, JOIN and Job Connect.

"If you are looking for employment you don’t want to miss this event. All are welcome. Dress to impress and bring several copies of your resume," said Ellis.

Carson City restaurant and food inspection report

Health & Wellness - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 8:04am

The following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This week's inspection includes a meat department, produce department and deli at a super center; a bar, lounge and restaurant; a bakery, caterer and restaurant; convenience stores; a fast food restaurant, a coffee house. See the full report below.

Law could change for mining taxes

News - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:54am

Paul Nelson, KTVN

Last year, Nevada mines produced nearly $9 billion of gold. One bright spot in a recovering economy. Tim Crowley is the President of the Nevada Mining Association and says that profit is good for the state.

Who regulates Burning Man? Legislative push could mean more county control over event

News - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 1:45pm

Brian Duggan, Reno Gazette-Journal

The future of Burning Man could be at the center of another potential legislative push in Carson City, this time at the hands of local government associations seeking to bolster local control over events that happen on federal land.

Carson High Native Americans, others show support for First Nations tribes

News - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:48am

Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal

To the beat of traditional American Indian drumming, Eugene Mills joined Carson High School classmates dancing Wednesday in solidarity with the global environmental demonstration Idle No More.

Women to Women interview with Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian

Lifestyle - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:45am

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian, Optometrist at Eagle Vision in Carson City.

Outdoors with Don Q: Escaping Carson City in the wintertime

Outdoors - Last Update Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:37am

By Don Quilici

For the last several years, Elaine and I have fled Carson City for a short time in the month of February to escape the seemingly, unending cold, snow and ice of our area in the wintertime.
This year is no exception.
The rental home:
In January, Elaine got busy on the Internet and at www.vrbo.com (Vacation Rental By Owner), she found the perfect hideaway location in Indio, California at a rental home for the period of time February 09-20.

Carson City woman stabbed in arm, suspect remains at large

News - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 7:36pm

UPDATE 6:15PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided more details into Thursday afternoon's stabbing. The woman who was assaulted and found near Fall and Corbett streets suffered a deep cut to the arm. Her injuries are non-life threatening. The victim reported that she knows the suspect and told investigators he was an ex-boyfriend, said Sheriff Furlong.
The man is described as Hispanic, with a long dark ponytail, 5 foot 8 inches tall, and a build of about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black or dark pants.

Explore the World at Your Library - Chile with Danilo A. Muñoz Ormeño (Chileno)

Announcements - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 5:50pm

This Thursday night program is bi-monthly and hosts presentations by people from other countries or by those who have traveled to faraway places.
If interested in presenting a country please call Elisa at 775 887-2244 Ext. 1021.

Friends of the Library Book Warehouse Grand Opening

News - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 1:58pm

Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Volunteer Joanne Kennedy sorts books at the new Friends of the Library Book Warehouse in North Carson City on Thursday afternoon. The new 1,300 square foot used book store will hold a grand opening this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2311 North Carson Street, between Denny's and Big O Tires. For more information, go to www.friendscclibrary.org.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Don Q's fishing report for week of Feb. 14-20

Outdoors - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 11:05am

By Don Quilici

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 14 to 20.

Fundraiser to benefit Bragg's family following alleged road rage incident

News - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 9:41am

Wheeler Cowperthwaite, Nevada Appeal

Friends of a 19-year-old woman killed after an apparent January road-rage incident are holding a fundraiser, raffle and silent auction Sunday to help pay for raising her 5-month-old son.

Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors

News - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 9:08am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. today in the Sierra Room of the Community Center to go over fiscal year 2013-14 budget planning. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

Death Notice: Charles Nathan Manlove

Obituaries - Last Update Thu, 02/14/2013 - 5:12am

Charles Nathan Manlove, 61 of Minden, passed away on February 11, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material ...