661 Colorado Street

UPDATE: 6:18PM: Salvation Army Cpt. Mark Cyr has reported 344 turkeys were donated during today's 21st annual Turkey Drop. Monetary donations today amounted to $8,693.

"We're very happy with the results of the drive and the continued support from the community," Cyr said.
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The parking lot at the Max Casino, 900 South Carson Street in Carson City, is site of this year's Salvation Army Turkey Drop, going all day Friday until 6 p.m.

A momentous congratulations goes out to the students who voluntarily and competitively placed in the 2017 Carson City School Board Sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest with first place at the high school level going to CHS 9th grade Honors English student Marissa Messmann, second place to CHS 12th grade College Readiness Senior English student Jessica Preston, and third place going to 9th grade Honors English student Matteas Klatt.

And the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.

On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those men and women that have served in our armed forces. The holiday is observed today, meaning schools and public offices will be closed. Several locations have something special for Veterans this weekend, go HERE for a list of freebies, specials and discounts good today or tomorrow.

Wondering what to do with yourself? Take advantage of the mild weather with Muscle Powered’s easy hike along Sedge Road on the east end of town. The Salvation Army Bell Ringers will be hitting the streets soon; head over to their job fair today if you’d like to be one of them. Karaoke makes an appearance at Living the Good Life and at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar for those who need to sing. The Marine Corps League Silver State Detachment 630 is celebrating 241 years of the United States Marine Corp with a party at Westside Pour House. Keep reading for all of today’s happenings.

The Salvation Army in Carson City is looking for energetic men and women to fill summer seasonal positions. It will host a May 5 job fair from 2 to 4 p.m. at 661 Colorado Street in Carson City.

This is an opportunity to meet the staff and interview for the summer positions. Job seekers should be prepared to fill out an application and interview with our Corps staff. Please bring valid proof that you can legally work in the U.S. must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid Nevada Driver’s License.

For more information, call Jennifer Carboni: (775) 887-9120.

The Salvation Army is looking for fun and energetic individuals. It will host a Day Camp Job Fair on May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet our staff and interview for a seasonal summer position. Job seekers should be prepared to fill out an application and interview with our Corps staff. Please bring valid proof that you can legally work in the U.S. must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid Nevada Driver’s License.

The Salvation Army is located at 661 Colorado Street, Carson City. For more information, call Jennifer Carboni at (775) 887-9120.

JOIN's FREE workshops are the last week of every month. This month they will begin on Tuesday, March 25th through Friday, March 28th from 8:30 to 11:30 and are being held at The Salvation Army, 661 Colorado Street, Carson City. The first day will be on LifeSkills and Job Search; the second day is on selling yourself with your 60-Second Me; the third day is Resumes and Applications; the last day will is Interviewing. To sign up for these workshops, please contact JOIN at (775) 283-0125 ext 18.

Who doesn't smile, nod at the bell ringer and put some extra change in the Salvation Army kettle over the holiday season?

It takes a lot of people to see through the annual campaign. The Salvation Army in Carson City will hold a job fair Friday and is looking for kettle workers, an office assistant and drivers to help with the holiday season. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army, 661 Colorado Street.