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Friday happenings around Carson City: nightlife, family fun, and coffee for a good cause
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 5:50amEaster weekend is just hours away. If you haven’t yet decided on an egg hunt or celebration, check out my list of everything Easter HERE; I’ve included events in Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and of course, the Virginia City Parade. Start today out with some Dutch Bros. coffee for a good cause.
Nevada Rural Housing study brings Carson City's housing shortage into focus
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 1:35pmA comprehensive housing study released Wednesday by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority breaks down Carson City's housing shortage as it stands today, but several new developments either underway or being planned in Carson City should put a dent into the demand, said NRHA Deputy Director Bill Brewer.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Billy Anderson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 1:44pmBorn in Texas and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Billy Anderson is stand-up comedian currently living in Los Angeles. Billy has written for Cracked.Com, performed in SF Sketchfest, was a finalist in the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition and as of 2013 he has performed stand-up comedy in every US state. Billy can be heard on Audibles Sounds Like America hosted by Jackie Kashian and seen on season 3 of the syndicated program Laughs on Fox television. In 2017 he released his first live comedy special titled Americas Sweetheart through The Harmon Brothers VidAngel Dry Bar Comedy series.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents 2 days of the Comedian Heath Harmison
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 12:45pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents two days of the Comedian Heath Harmison, March 16-17, 2018. Heath is one of the brightest new comedians out there. His PG-13 style of comedy kills in clubs, colleges, and festivals including the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Brewery Arts Center presents 'Evening with the Divas' fundraiser celebrating area talent
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 4:57pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is thrilled to announce its newest fundraiser, "Evening with the Divas," a once in a lifetime event.
Schmidt named Nevada's chief economist for state employment agency
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 11:18amNevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's deputy chief, David Schmidt, was promoted to serve as the state's employment agency chief economist in the research and analysis bureau, DETR's director announced Tuesday.
Virtual reality stations featured at Carson City Library grand re-opening celebration
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 11:52amBepsy Strasburg was out running errands Friday afternoon when she stopped by the Carson City Library. While there, she took a trip around the world and through time and space — visiting a family in India, walking with dinosaurs and tripping through the stars — with the help of virtual reality.
Carson City students from Wild Horse Children's Theater win national award at festival
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:19amStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Music at the 2018 Junior Theater Festival West, which was held this weekend at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and the Convention Center Complex.
Lake Tahoe's own Jamie Anderson wins Olympic gold at Pyeongchang
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 6:08amJamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe is the winner of back-to-back Olympic gold medals, her latest at the 2018 Winter games in South Korea.
Governor Sandoval appoints Nevada's chief economist to Director of Taxation position
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced Thursday the appointment of William Anderson as Director of the Department of Taxation, effective Feb. 12. Anderson will replace outgoing Director Deonne Contine who resigned earlier this month.
Writing from Mars exhibition at CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:53amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Writing from Mars," by artist Rick Parsons at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 2, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be in the gallery from February 2 – May 23, 2018.
ART from WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:58amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "ART from WNC," at the Community Development Building (the Brick) 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven student artists from Western Nevada College, Carson City, have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through April 12, 2018; the building is open Monday - Friday, 8am – noon, 1-4pm.
"ART from WNC" includes a wide variety of art including graphic design, drawing, photography, and watercolor painting that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.
Senator Square: Senior Lyric Untereiner starts new support group at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 6:46pmA new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.
First measurement in 2018 shows Sierra Nevada snowpack at 3 percent of normal
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 11:22amSnow was hard to find Wednesday during the first official measurement of the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada for 2018.
WNC announces 322 students on Fall Dean’s List
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 9:58amWestern Nevada College has named 322 students to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. To earn this distinction, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:
November job growth felt in Carson City, statewide
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 4:11pmThe number of jobs created statewide as of November 2017 continue to set state employment records in Nevada's major metropolitan areas of Clark and Washoe counties, according to a November 2017 report released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Nevada adds 1,800 jobs in November, employment gains made monthly since 2011
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 12:36pmNevada added 1,800 jobs over the month in November, bringing total employment to 1.35 million, a gain of 35,100 jobs since November of last year that amounts to a growth rate of 2.7 percent, compared to 1.4 percent nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada led nation in private sector job growth in first half of 2017
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:50amThe Silver State maintained the highest private sector job growth in the United States through the first half of 2017, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office presents 2017 member recognition awards
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 4:15amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office held its 2017 member recognition awards Wednesday honoring sworn employees, volunteers and civilians. Nominations were put forth by members of Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the selection committee was made up of last years winners.
Carson City man jailed after witnesses said he threw child to the ground
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 2:26pmA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the area of Valley and Anderson streets for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child neglect and endangerment, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Military Funeral to be held for 13 unclaimed Nevada veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 9:49amThere will be a public military funeral for 13 unclaimed Nevada veterans on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, 2 p.m. at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
Friday's annual Carson City Empty Bowls project featured on It's Your City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 11:45amA cherished holiday tradition in Carson City, It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer talks with Debbie Anderson about the Empty Bowls project.
Small business employment continues to set records in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/23/2017 - 3:16pmSmall businesses in Nevada have rebounded sharply since recessionary lows gripped the state seven years ago with nearly 115,000 jobs added during the course of the recovery, according to the chief economist for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City deputies in standoff with suicidal man at apartment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 10:59pmUPDATE 1:04AM: A standoff with Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies at an Etta Place residence in which a man threatened to "go out in a blaze of glory" and shoot officers ended safely just before 12:30 a.m., said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Life Choices Fall FUNdraiser with Comedian John Crist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 1:59pmLife Choices is putting on our Fall FUNdraiser with Comedian John Crist at the Carson City Community Center on Dec. 3. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
John Crist does over 200 live shows a year and has been on BuzzFeed, Live at Gotham and Laughs on Fox. He is great. We will also have Channel 2 reporter Ky Sisson as our MC, running a minute-to-win-it style competition from the main stage as well.
Carson City's unemployment relatively unchanged from last September
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 2:00pmThe September 2017 unemployment rate in Carson City is up 0.1 of a percentage point over the month to 4.8 percent, but down 0.8 of a percentage point over the year, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
September unemployment rate in Nevada remains at 4.9 percent
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 12:20pmNevada's unemployment rate in September held steady from August at 4.9 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Thank You Carson City: 16th Stroke to Help golf tournament was a big success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 10:18amSoroptimist International of Carson City wishes to thank all the sponsors, donors and each and every one of the 51 loyal members of our community who played in the 16th Annual Stroke to Help golf tournament making it the success it was.
Carson High School Theatre Arts production of 'Eurydice' runs Friday through Sunday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 2:12pmCarson High School Theatre Arts will host its upcoming production of "Eurydice," a modern adaptation of the classic Orpheus in the Underworld myth, with performances Friday through Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City unemployment down slightly to 4.7 percent in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:05amCarson City's unemployment fell slightly in August to 4.7 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.