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Senator Square: Carson High ski team hosts Warren Miller film 'No Turning Back' Dec. 12

The CHS Ski Team will be hosting the latest Warren Miller Film, “No Turning Back” on Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Tickets can be purchased from any ski team member or from their advisor Adrienne Schneider.

Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. They are also selling raffle tickets in conjunction with the movie. A multiple of prizes are available that evening at the showing of the film. Raffle tickets cost $1 each or 25 tickets for $20. Doors open at 6 PM.

Debate Results
Carson debate competed at Fernley High School last weekend. Donya Mobaligh and Cristina Rodriquez placed 5th in senior duo for their piece titled "The Best Daddy Ever." Bailee Barber and Shane Morton placed 4th in senior duo with their cutting of "Jerry Finnagin's Sister." Evan Allred placed third in novice storytelling with his cutting of Edgar Allen Poe's "Tell Tale Heart." It was Evan's first time competing in storytelling.

Dress to Impress Fundraiser
Is your closet getting overly filled with all of those dress clothes you wear to school dances and other functions? Well the chance to get rid of them has come! Carson High is doing a Dress to Impress Drive! This is where you can bring in dresses, suits, ties, or any other fancy clothing. These clothes will be used as a closet for anyone who can’t get fancy clothing to wear to a suit or dress function. You are allowed to keep the item or you can choose to return it. It’s up to you. Clothing can be dropped off at the Student Council room or the Student Store starting November 3rd. Start digging through your closet Carson High. For more information, contact Ann Britt at 283-1910.

Frosh Cheer Tryouts
Carson High School will be having Freshman Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2014/2015 Basketball Season starting Dec. 8t at 2:30 p.m. in Senator Square. All students who are interested in trying out for cheer, please complete, submit and print the on-line InfoSnap Athletic Packet, sports physical and proof of health insurance by Dec. 5, 2014 and turn into Kathy Taylor in the Athletic Office. Stop by the School Nurses Office to pick up a cheer packet to complete and turn by Dec. 8, 2014 to the Coach Story. If you have any questions please stop by the Nurse's Office room 120. Thank you and Go Senators.

Student of the Week
This week's student of the week is Ethan Lopes. Ethan is a junior at Carson High. He is a member of the Chess Club, the Robotics Club, as well as National Honors Society. He is also a part of our Cross Country team. Ethan always comes to class prepared and ready to learn. He is hard-working, driven, and always strives for excellence. Thank you Ethan for being an awesome student here at CHS!

Senior Spotlight
This week, Carson High School would like to recognize Erica Gallegos as our senior in the spotlight. Erica has a GPA of 4.55 and is currently challenging herself in four AP classes and one Honors class. She is active in National Honor Society and was a member of the Girls’ Varsity Golf team for three years. She received a varsity letter twice and was a member of the All State Academic Team. Erica was part of a group of students who placed first in the state for a documentary in the National History Day contest and then continued to the National Competition where they placed thirteenth.

Erica is employed part time at the Nevada Department of Employee Training and Rehabilitation in Carson City. In addition, she manages to keep up with her hobbies of playing the guitar and the piano, as well as editing videos and film.

Erica plans on attending UNR next year where she will pursue a degree in Environmental Science. We are proud of the contributions Erica has made and know that her future will be bright.

— Angila Golik is a government teacher and a member of Senator Pride.

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Meet Nash, Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week Nash. He's a striking 2-year-old German Shepherd who entered our shelter a couple of weeks ago due to his previous owner's moving. With Nash's handsome appearance and endearing personality, this young man captures the hearts of all who meet him.

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

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Marilyn "Mert" Paoli Lewis retired on April 30 after 42 years as a State Farm Agent. She started her career as a Scratch Agency in 1982, meaning she had no customers initially.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada made a stop to the Carson City Senior Center on Wednesday morning, with another stop at the Dayton Senior Center from 11 to noon.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the implementation of a new appointment system, WaitWell, in all metropolitan and rural offices throughout the state.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Earlier this month, 11 students from Carson High School and six Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School students participated in the Annual American Choral Directors Association Nevada All State Choir event at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The Carson City Farmers Market returns to the capital city Saturday, June 8 at its new home in Mills Park. Each year, the market continues to grow, and this year is no exception with 11 new vendors added to the roster.

Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!

Carson City Host Lions Club 2024 Kids Fishing Day is a community event held at Baily Pond in Fuji Park. Kids’ Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Green Our Planet will host the second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fuji Park on The Park Grass in Carson City. The Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market will feature approximately 10 schools throughout the northern part of the Silver State.

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Enjoy a movie classic on the big screen Tuesday, April 30 at A to Zen in Carson City. The featured movie is the Academy Award winning "Ordinary People," starring Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch.

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Western Nevada College is presenting traditional commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on May 20 in Carson City and May 23 in Fallon.

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"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is available locally and online.