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Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAs we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.
Events, activities around Carson City for Monday, June 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 6:29pmHeading into Monday, June 24, 2019 the first day of the work week and we say welcome to summer, Carson City. Expect highs in the mid-80s. Get on out there and keep the blood pumping and oxygen flowing with an early morning walk or bike ride. There's art activities for adults and kids, a discussion on climate change, a swing dance class and more. Enjoy the day!
Carson City Library trustees open new search for director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 6:58pmThe director position for the Carson City Library is open once again. Library trustees made the decision during a special meeting Friday evening.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:13pmHeading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.
Events around the Carson City area for Monday, June 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:59amGood day Carson City. Today is Monday, June 17, 2019. We're off and running into a week filled with activities and a weekend that promises to deliver. The forecast calls for sunny weather and a high near 90, making it another beautiful day around the capital city. Enjoy.
Carson City's Food For Thought to provide daily no cost lunches for kids this summer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 4:59pmIn a last minute announcement, Carson City based non-profit Food For Thought, Inc. will continue the Summer Lunch Program during the 2019 season. The program provides free and nutritious lunches to all children under 18.
Calling all artists: Spirit of America show kicks off Saturday at NAA's Carson City gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 12:45pmThe Spirit of America art show, an annual event through the Nevada Artists Association, will launch this Saturday, June 15 at its Carson City gallery.
Carson City Republicans to meet for Trump announcement
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 9:20amCarson City Republicans will meet at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St., for President Trump when he announces his candidacy for re-election in 2020.
Go Fund Me account established for Carson City man awaiting kidney transplant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 3:29pmA Carson City couple is in need of financial help to relocate briefly to Utah where they will be awaiting a kidney transplant to happen. Friends and family of the couple have established a Go Fund Me page to help with the expenses.
Gabe Torres of Carson City has irreparable damage to his kidney from Type 1 diabetes. Gabe and his wife, Megan, plan to relocate to Utah for the surgery and are in need of financial help to cover living expenses involved with their stay.
More thunderstorms, snow to fall during this never-ending winter as we head into June
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 1:20pmAccording to the National Weather Service, father winter must have been given a bonus this year because more snow is scheduled to fall in the mountains, and thunderstorms are expected throughout the region, prompting a special weather alert announcement warning to take precautions if out on any bodies of water.
Carson High senior Crystal Vargas among 3 Nevadans named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 2:04pmCarson High School senior Crystal Giselle Vargas is one of three Nevada students to be selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday.
Carson City student 1 of 3 winners in nation for Digital Learning Challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 8:11amCARSON CITY — Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit group based in Irvine, Calif. hosted a nationwide challenge “Speak Up” to all students, grades K-12, where they submitted viewpoints about key educational issues, particularly concerning digital learning and the use of technology to support future ready schools.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Carson High teachers and staff receive $10,000 from Carson City church to 'Pay It Forward'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 9:48amCARSON CITY — Carson High School teachers and support staff were surprised this morning at their regularly scheduled 7 a.m. faculty meeting in the library before classes began. A total of $10,000, parceled out in individual envelopes containing $50 bills, sat neatly organized on a table across the room. Every teacher, custodian, kitchen worker, counselor, para pro and faculty member was given $50 to “Pay It Forward.”
Smooth Jazz’s Kenny G to play Carson Valley Inn on June 8
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 1:36pmCarson Valley Inn’s sixth summer concert announcement is smooth.
Kenny G, a smooth jazz superstar will perform in TJ’s Corral on Saturday, June 8. Tickets — $59 and $69 — go on sale Wednesday, April 10.
Smith's to no longer accept Visa credit cards because of excessive fees
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 10:34amBeginning April 3, Smith's Food and Drug Stores will no longer accept Visa credit cards as a form of payment because of the credit card company's excessive transaction fees, Smith's corporate offices announced in a statement.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 9:21amFuture Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.
City offices close early in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 3:53pmHeavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions have led the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City to close city offices early Monday.
"Due to the inclement weather and dangerous road conditions, the City Manager and Mayor have decided to close all City offices and allow City employees (other than essential public safety personnel) to leave at 2 p.m. today Monday, Feb. 4," city officials said in an announcement.
The Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday night has been canceled, according to the city web site.
Just announced: Dave Matthews Band plays Tahoe Sept. 6
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 10:42amIn the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus declared: “The last shall be first and the first, last.” Today, Harveys’ first 2019 outdoor concert announcement is almost certain to be the last show of the summer series. On Friday, Sept. 6, Dave Matthews — who many consider a rock ‘n’ roll deity — will take the stage.
Column: Help, don't hinder law enforcement
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 9:46amThis wasn't the column I had planned to write. But so much social media drama has developed from the homicides in Gardnerville and South Reno that I think a public service announcement is necessary.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:22amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.
Wild West 2019 on the Comstock: Virginia City special event tickets now available
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 12:08pmVirginia City is known for two things: mining history and quirky, off-the-wall events. In 2019, those two things are joined together with the announcement of the historic Nevada town’s annual special events lineup and online ticket sales.
Carson City makes it big in Times Square
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 11:13amA familiar capitol city was seen strung up in the big lights of Times Square in New York City after the Levitt Foundation announced the winners of the 2019 Levitt AMP Series grant winners.
Douglas County, Minden-Tahoe Airport announce return of Air Force Thunderbirds in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 5:07pmSure it is a little less than two years away, but Minden-Tahoe Airport officials want to get the word out now that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will again return to the lineup for the 2020 Aviation Roundup.
Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish leaders jointly celebrated Thanksgiving in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 10:36pmIn a remarkable interfaith gesture, area Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders joined together to celebrate multi-faith Thanksgiving at Connected Church of the Nazarene in Carson City on Nov. 20.
Historic St. Paul's church in Virginia City picked for national grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 9:35amSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Virginia City is one of 13 churches nationwide to be selected for the National Fund for Sacred Places, a program that pledges funds toward saving historic churches.
Nevada Highway Patrol Stepping Up Enforcement For UNR Wolf Pack Versus Boise State Broncos Game
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 2:00pmThis Saturday, October 13th, the Nevada Wolf Pack will take on the Boise State Broncos at Mackay Stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Recently, Nevada Highway Patrol Colonel John O'Rourke and Idaho State Police Colonel Kedrick Wills completed a Public Service Announcement reminding all motorists and football fans to have a great time, but remember to always have a sober, designated driver.
Carson High School teachers fly with Blue Angels
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 3:28pmMINDEN, Nev. — Two Carson High School teachers, Billy McHenry, Math and Entrepreneurship, and Matt Morgan, AP U.S. History, were nominated by their peers as Blue Angels' Key Influencers: people who help to shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their community.
Nevada State Park photo wins: Sand Harbor at Tahoe picture takes 1st in nationwide contest
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 9:00amThe Nevada Division of State Parks, within the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is excited to announce that, of approximately 10,000 entries, the No. 1 winning photo of Aspira’s 2018 America State Parks Photo Contest showcases the ever-inspiring Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
New airline to add nonstop flights to Silicon Valley, Reno-Tahoe and Las Vegas
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 2:31pmRENO — California Pacific Airlines announced plans Monday for service along the West Coast that will begin Nov. 1, 2018. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif., CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose in the Bay Area and northern Nevada through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.