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Carson City’s Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada raised $250,000 with annual luau

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada owes a tremendous “thank you” to everyone who participated in the 28th annual Luau last month.

The dinner raised over $250,000, doubling what was raised in 2020’s virtual format.

“It felt so good to have this event back in person and celebrate with many of our long standing donors,” said Hannah Stigall, BGCWN Events Director. “The funds raised at this event are a critical component of the BGCWN budget which makes it possible for us to provide our youth and teen programs throughout Carson City and Carson Valley.”

The evening was full of fun and exciting auction items, mai tais and great BBQ food from Carson City BBQ. The evening also honored the late Mayor Bob Crowell by presenting the first inaugural Robert Crowell Community Ambassador Award to Michael Hohl Automotive Group.

A very special thank you to Bodines & SlotWorld, the headline sponsors; They have sponsored the event for 14 years! Their unwavering support is appreciated. Thank you also to Rise, Bently Nevada, Briggs Electric, Capital Beverage, Carson Tahoe Health, Dutch Bros. Coffee, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 401, ISCO, Miles Construction, Model Dairy, Rice Street Events, Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Southwest Gas, Allison MacKenzie, Tahoe Supply, City National Bank, Gold Dust West, John & Grace Nauman Foundation, JP Morgan & Chase, Kassity Management Group, LP Insurance & Services, Lumos & Associates, Renown, Silver State Government Relations, United Federal Credit Union, VT Accounting Associates, Westside Pour House, Western Nevada Supply, Vince & Megan Lopresti, and Waste Management for supporting this event and for their commitment to our youth.

The 2022 Luau is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10.

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UPDATE: Carson Now reader Zachary Lucas took these outstanding photos Sunday morning of a large bird, possibly a vulture according to Carson Now reader feedback or, a hawk, perched atop the St. Peter's Episcopal Church steeple at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City.

The Carson City Fire Department would like to announce the start of the Spring 2024 Open Burn, with burning allowed from April 5 through May 26, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

In 1974, there was a dramatic breakthrough of the so-called stained glass ceiling that gave hope to Christian women everywhere. At a church in Philadelphia, a group of eleven women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in violation of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church — which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven.

Forty students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Whittell high schools have their work in the "Spring Forward 2024" art exhibition at the Brick. This delightful exhibit presents an array of imaginative projects based on students’ years of classroom study and their amazing craftsmanship.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 8-14, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Qualities of your elected Officials

Build2Win invites the public to attend an April 27 workshop that discusses the "Qualities for an Effective Elected Official."

On Saturday, April 13, The Nature Conservancy in Nevada will be hosting an open house at River Fork Ranch Preserve at 381 Genoa Lane, Minden. The event is free and open to the public.

Join us for "April in Carson," an evening of. big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday, April 9, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations are welcome. Gina's also has a well-stocked bar.

April is National Autism Awareness month, and to raise awareness, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is displaying its annual wrapped vehicle with colorful puzzle pieces for the fifth year in a row.

Night in the Country moves to its new home The Grange July 25-27, 2024 with performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and much, much more!

"What They Wore: An Intimate Look At Victorian Dress."

The Carson City Historical Society (CCHC) presents a Afternoon Tea, "Victorian Secrets With Tea." Tea will be served in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Donna Inversin will be bringing back the popular Muscle Powered Easy Walk Program.

Walks will be most Tuesday mornings at 9AM. Walks will be 2-3 miles long on flat paved and stable surfaces. Walks will be 1 to 1.5 hours and will accommodate all levels of ability.

Cinza, our cat of the week, is still waiting for her forever home. This beautiful and playful kitty is ready to liven up your life and home.

A Living History performance by local authors and historians Gayle & David Woodruff. Fictive characters Clive and Vivian Sterling recount their lives working at a Washoe Valley Divorce Ranch in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

Carson City's 99 Cents Only store will be closing along with nearly 400 others amid a national shutdown.

According to a new release issued by 99 Cents Only corporate, the company will be shutting down all 371 locations across the west in an “orderly wind-down.”

For the past eight years, Campagni Auto Group’s Carson City Toyota has been a consistent supporter of local students' pursuit of higher education. This commitment to the community shines through in Campagni Auto Group's ongoing scholarship initiatives, which provide vital financial assistance to deserving students year after year.

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies are hosting the 2nd Annual Wildfire Education/Preparedness Workshop for the community.

With the long winter of rain and snow, we have the potential for a busy fire season. Residents are encouraged to register for the free workshop to help prepare for wildfires in our community. Registration at carson.org/wildfire.

It seems like every month has several dedicated causes attached to it. April is national child abuse awareness month, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Lyon County Human Services, DCFS, Juvenile Probation, the District Attorney’s Office and other groups works diligently, on a daily basis in an attempt to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Take Back Day offers convenient ways to dispose of unneeded medications

National Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office will come together to host drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.

No needles will be accepted at these sites.

The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale is back May 11 at the Greenhouse Project in Carson City, located behind Carson High School at 1111 Saliman Road.

Participants will be able to select a number of nursery plants ranging from vegetables and fruits to landscape plants, all grown specifically to adhere to our high desert climate.

Much colder temperatures with bouts of gusty wind, valley rain and Sierra snow are expected overnight into Friday around Carson City, Carson Valley and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will warm slightly Saturday and Sunday.

The State Board of Education is preparing to launch a survey gathering feedback on later high school start times, but is no longer planning to pursue a regulation that would have allowed for the concept to be put into practice.

The highly anticipated 2024 Carson-Tahoe Home Show is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, through Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Carson Mall Shopping Center located on South Carson Street in Carson City.

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The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to deny the liquor license application appeal of Remedy’s Bar, upholding a previous denial by the liquor hearing’s officer.

Health foodies rejoice: The popular health food grocery chain Sprouts Farmers Market has applied for a business permit for a new proposed business complex to be built between Walmart and Home Depot on Market Street in Carson City.

Carson City has a new mayor. At least for the day.

On Thursday during the Board of Supervisors meeting, Carson City resident Charlee Dobson was sworn in as Junior Mayor for a Day by Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis.