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Carson City lights up for the holidays with ice skating, ballet, train rides and festivals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:12pmCarson City during the holidays always springs alive with a festive collection of entertainment, music, and traditional favorites for the whole family.
Winter arrives just in time for Thanksgiving as the Arlington Square Ice Skating Rink opens for the season with daily skate sessions from Nov. 24 - Jan. 22. Group rates and multi-use punch cards provide savings to ice enthusiasts.
Carson City unemployment drops to 12.5 percent after 300 jobs added
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 3:43pmWith 300 jobs added to the labor force, the unemployment rate in Carson City fell to 12.5 percent in October from 13.3 percent in September, according to a report released today by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City area employers added 300 jobs in October, and are down just 500 or 1.7 percent from the same month a year ago, the report states.
"We are delighted. It is always a good sign when new businesses come in such as Kohl's and Big Lots and hire people," said Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. "The retail community has pulled us out of some of the hiring doldrums."
Letter: Unemployment benefits cutoff
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 9:38pmDear Editor:
On November 18th, the extension of unemployment benefits (H.R. 6419) was defeated in the House on a roll call vote. Why? Because Republicans voted against it by a 143 to 21 margin. Even though one of those 21 votes in favor was cast by our congressman, Dean Heller, it was not enough to prevent the cutoff of jobless benefits for five million workers in the dead of winter.
Turkey Roundup at Mike's Pharmacy
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 12:11pmThanksgiving food donations will be accepted on Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mike's Pharmacy, 1007 N. Curry Street. On hand will be News Talk 780 KOH AM's Ross Mitchell and Monica Jaye from 6 to 9 a.m. and talk show host Bill Manders from 3 to 6 p.m. This is the 12th annual event. Model Dairy will be contributing a trailer to keep the turkeys cold.
Heavenly Foundation ski and board swap this weekend at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:52amThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 22nd annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20.
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard programs for regional youth, local middle school students, and the S.O.S. program.
Three teens arrested after Carson City deputy sees them breaking into cars
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 4:18amThree juveniles are in custody after Carson City authorities found them breaking into vehicles along East Robinson street early this morning.
Two 14-year-old boys and a 17-year-old admitted to the thefts and told officers after they were caught which vehicles they burglarized, said Deputy Thomas McDonald. About a dozen cars were broken into along Robinson Street.
Nevada Magazine 2011 Historical Calendar now on sale
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 2:16pmThe 2011 Nevada Historical Calendar, produced by Nevada Magazine, is now available for purchase. For more than 30 years, Nevada residents and enthusiasts have enjoyed the award-winning calendar full of photographs from years gone by. It also makes for a great holiday gift.
Each calendar is $12.99 plus $4 shipping and handling. To order, visit nevadamagazine.com, or contact Publisher Janet Geary at (775) 687-0603 or jmgeary@nevadamagazine.com.
HOLIDAY HARMONIES
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 12:41pmDon’t miss the “Holiday Harmonies” an offering of Christmas music presented by the Chorus of Comstock, a four part a cappella barbershop style chorus. This local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society was deemed “Plateau A Champion” at the spring NE Division Chorus contest. Under direction of B.J. Hill, bass for international quartet competition bronze medal winner “Special Feature”, the chorus will present an array of carols and songs of the season.
Annual Tahoe 'Pray for Snow' party at Tahoe's Fresh Ketch restaurant
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 7:24pmSkiers and boarders know when it comes to predicting snow at Lake Tahoe, a wing, a party and a prayer never hurts.
Prepare yourself for a snow dance at the alter as the annual “Pray for Snow” party will happen on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Fresh Ketch Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. There will be live music, dancing, beverages and an avalanche of prizes.
Heavenly aims for Nov. 19 opening after storms and combined snowmaking
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 3:10pmLa Nina made its first appearance of the year at Lake Tahoe, blanketing Heavenly Mountain Resort with eight to 12 inches of new snow and more on the way.
Cold weather and scattered snow showers are predicted this week, providing ideal conditions for the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system to create the best snow surfaces at Lake Tahoe for Heavenly’s opening day, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, weather and conditions permitting.
Pink Floyd tribute band Eclipse returns to Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 1:00amPink Floyd tribute band Eclipse returns to the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 with an astonishing laser light and effects show that will mesmerize the audience. There pristine re-creation of the music of legendary band Pink Floyd is nothing short of the ultimate concert extravaganza for which Pink Floyd was known.
Get tickets early as this show will sell out.
Bella Voce at Brewery Arts Center's Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 12:48amBella Voce, which is Italian for "beautiful voices" has been known for quality performances of both classical and contemporary music for women’s voices for more than 20 years. The women's choral will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the Brewery Arts Center's Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre.
The ensemble was founded and nurtured to maturity by Dr. Michael Cleveland, UNR Music Department Chair. Don’t miss this wonderful family event to start your holiday season.
Weekend Matinee of BAC Stage Kids 'You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown'
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 12:18amJoin the BAC Stage Kids for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The perennial favorite offers two matinee shows this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14 beginning at 2 p.m. The entire family will delight in the little moments that make up Charlie Brown’s life.
BAC Stage Kids presents 'You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown'
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 12:12amJoin the BAC Stage Kids for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The perennial favorite opens on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. with a show on Saturday, Nov. 13, also beginning at 7 p.m. The entire family will delight in the little moments that make up Charlie Brown’s life.
BLM Christmas tree permits available beginning Nov. 8
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 9:26pmChristmas tree cutting permits in select areas of Northern Nevada public lands will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 8, the Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office announced Thursday.
The agency allows Christmas tree sales to thin small trees in overstocked areas. Organizations and individuals are permitted to harvest trees for resale.
Western Nevada College Talent Show
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 1:59amWestern Nevada College’s Latino Student Club will sponsor the third annual WNC Talent Show at Capital Christian Center, 1600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City, on Saturday, Nov., 13, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost to enter is $12 for singles and $20 for couples or groups. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for any student with school ID, and $3 for youth and senior citizens. Children under age 5 are admitted free. All proceeds will help fund WNC student scholarships.
'White Christmas' performed by Western Nevada Musical Theater Company
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:56pmThe new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling new stage adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16. Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.
'White Christmas' performed by Western Nevada Musical Theater Company
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:17pmThe new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling new stage adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 7, 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16.Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.
Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' stage performance
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:08pmThe sparkling new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 7, 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16. Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.
'White Christmas' performed by Western Nevada Musical Theater Company
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:01pmThe new stage adaption of the beloved Irving Berlin movie "White Christmas" arrives just in time for the holidays. This sparkling adaptation is being produced by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. There will be nine performances, November 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 7, 14, 20 and 21.
Peformances will be at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St. Tickets $20, $18, $16. Call (775) 886-6023 for tickets.
Bowl for Gold fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics set for Nov. 12
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 12:36pmThe Northern Nevada Special Olympics program will support training and competition for 97 new bowlers this year and wants all area bowlers to participate in a fundraiser.
The "Bowl for the Gold" community fundraiser will take place on Friday, Nov. 12 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno. Sign-in begins at 5 p.m. Bowling begins at 6 p.m. This is the inaugural "Bowl for the Gold” event in Reno. A “Bowl for the Gold” event has been hosted for three consecutive years in Las Vegas to support southern Nevada bowlers.
Nevada Day Parade through Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/30/2010 - 1:41pmThe Nevada Day Parade in downtown Carson City drew tens of thousands to Carson Street today to watch and celebrate the Silver State's statehood.
Parade-goers were treated this morning with an air show above the Carson City skies, including the traditional F18 Hornet fly-over.
Click here for more photos. Festivities continue today with the annual Nevada Day Beard Contest at the Capitol Amphitheater. This begins immediately following the parade.
State Parties Fight Hard Over High Stakes Senate Seats
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 4:34pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Senate Democrats are running a slate of candidates across the state in the hopes of winning a 14-seat, veto-proof majority for the upcoming 2011 session.
But Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, said he does not expect it to happen, and he has not discounted the possibility of the GOP winning the majority.
Nevada celebrates its statehood in annual flight of fancy down Carson Street
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 4:26pmNevada Day kicks off this morning with annual the Nevada Day Parade, with the theme being "100 Years of Aviation" to go along with the Silver State’s admission to the Union in 1864.
Retired Lt. Col. Dick Rutan of the U.S. Air Force serves as Grand Marshal for today's celebration. He was picked to coincide with the theme, which marks a history-making flight of daredevil pilot William Ivy Baldwin west of Carson City, where he soared to 4,675 feet, the highest ever at that time.
Nevada Secretary Of State Says No Evidence Of Vote Fraud
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 11:06amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
RENO – Secretary of State Ross Miller said today there have been no complaints filed with his office about suspicious voter activity despite email rumors and media accounts that at least some electronic voting machines are pre-programmed to support U.S. Senate candidate Harry Reid, D-NV.
10 arrested in major Northern Nevada drug bust
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 12:52amA major drug operation east of Carson City was brought down late Tuesday with 10 arrests, two being juveniles, the Nevada Department of Public Safety reports.
The bust happened at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and involved multiple law enforcement agencies that resulted in the execution of four search warrants and 10 arrests and the confiscation of 1502 grams of drugs, including more than three pounds of methamphetamine.
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Alice In Wonderland, Jr.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 6:05pmFollow the White Rabbit and don’t be late! Wild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland,, Jr. on stage at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street, December 3-18, 2010.
Carson City Symphony presents Halloween and Harmonicas
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 1:42amThe Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, leads into Nevada Day with a special concert, Halloween and Harmonicas, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
Featured guest soloist is harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He. Tickets $15 general admission; $12 students/seniors; free age 16 and under. For information click here or call (775) 883-4154.
Nevada Senate Candidates Reid, Angle Spar Over Economy, Jobs, Immigration In Only Debate
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:33pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
A much-anticipated face-to-face debate between U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and his GOP opponent Sharron Angle on Thursday displayed stark contrasts between the two candidates but provoked little in the way of controversy.
Man extradited to Carson City after violating parole in 2005 gaming fraud conviction
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 3:49pmA Minnesota man who violated his probation after a 2005 conviction was extradited to Carson City by the state's Department of Public Safety division of Parole and Probation.
Scott Steven Ralidak, 55, is in the Carson City Jail with a no-bail order. He was brought to the jail by extradition transport at about 2 a.m. Wednesday.