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Stuff a Subaru Food Drive this Saturday to benefit Meals on Wheels
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 3:15pmThe Carson City Senior Center has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc. and Save Mart Supermarkets in the automaker’s annual Share the Love Event with a “Stuff the Subaru” canned food drive at Save-Mart, 3620 N. Carson Street, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Hands-on Carson Mall event this week benefits Meals on Wheels, Richards Crossing and Vets
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 8:48amJoin us Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9 at the Carson Mall in Carson City for a community hands-on service project to benefit Richards Crossing, Meals on Wheels, and past and present service men and women.
Holiday Crawl draws hundreds, raises money for program giving Carson City kids a Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 1:20pmThe Carson City community held its third annual Holiday Crawl Benefit 2017 on Saturday to raise money for the Holiday with a Hero campaign that gives local homeless children a chance to shop for themselves and family for Christmas. The downtown Carson City event was attended by more than 400 people, up about 100 from last year, organizers say.
Carson City ladles soup for the soul as part of 2017 Empty Bowls Project hunger campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 7:37pmFor the sixth year, Carson City residents lined up Friday night to feast on delicious, savory soup served in handmade clay pottery created by local artisans as part of the Empty Bowls Project to raise money for local families and individuals who often go without daily hot, nutritious cooked meals.
Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl this Saturday in Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 11:43amBring your hats, gloves and wear your favorite Christmas sweater for an evening walk Saturday through downtown Carson City meant to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.
The third annual Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl is the event, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to a community wide effort to give homeless children in Carson City a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart.
Local Pets of the Homeless fundraiser set to launch Dec. 1 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 9:35pmHoping to at least double the proceeds from last year's annual Pets of the Homeless fundraising campaign, a pair of Carson City businesses have teamed up for a third consecutive year in an effort to help the pets of homeless people across the United States.
Carson City's Holiday With a Hero campaign receives $3,500 donation from Capital Ford
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 3:50pmTim Milligan, general manager of Capital Ford, left, presents a check for $3,500 to representatives of Holiday With a Hero in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Holiday With a Hero, a partnership between the Carson City Sheriff's Office, Carson City Fire Department, Carson City School District and the Department of Corrections, provides Christmas shopping for 300 underprivileged children each year. For more information, go to holidaywithahero.com.
Nevada law enforcement campaign looks for drivers, passengers not wearing seatbelts
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 1:45pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol will be Joining Forces looking for drivers and other occupants in vehicles who are not wearing their seatbelts and, or children who are not properly secured in car or booster seats. Northern Nevada deputies and troopers will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations now through Dec. 2, 2017.
Tricycle stolen from Carson City handicapped man recovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 4:48pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office reports Monday that a tricycle that was stolen earlier this month from a handicapped man who used it as his only mode of transportation was recovered in Carson City by a member of the community.
State museums participating in first Museum Store Sunday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 2:30pmCARSON CITY — Make some room Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. There’s a new kid on the holiday shopping block. Say hello to Museum Store Sunday.
Deadline Monday: BAC urges Carson City residents to vote for return of outdoor concert series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 3:15pmLooking at a 5 p.m. Monday deadline the Brewery Arts Center is hoping for a big Carson City weekend push as it has lost some voter footing in its efforts to bring back the 10-week live outdoor music series it has hosted for two summers.
Family of tricycle theft victim encourage donations to Carson City handicapped program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 3:48pmFollowing a report this week about a handicapped Carson City man who had his tricycle stolen, community members have asked how they can help. Now there is a way.
2017 Holiday With a Hero Begins: Carson City fundraiser provides Christmas to local homeless children
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 3:00pmThe 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign is officially underway. The goal is to give at least 200 homeless children in Carson City a holiday gift to remember by presenting them with a $100 gift card to spend during a special shopping spree at Walmart.
Healthy Communities’ Welcomes VISTA Member Marielle Toll
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 11:50amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey’s 2017-2018 VISTA staff member is Marielle Toll of Gold Hill, Nev.
“Marielle brings a whole host of skills and talents to the position,” said Healthy Communities’ director Wendy Madson.
Voting underway to bring back Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert series in 2018
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 10:07pmBrewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring back the 10 week free live outdoor music series to Carson City once again during the Summer of 2018.
Unique sidewalk decals installed in Carson City to remind pedestrians to cross safely
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 2:03pmThe Nevada Department of Transportation and partners are reminding community members to be pedestrian safe by installing sidewalk decals at two pedestrian crossing areas in Carson City.
Agriculture Department, wild horse advocate group part ways, Nevada seeks new agreement
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 12:47pmAfter four years, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is terminating its cooperative agreement with the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign.
Carson City's Advocates to End Domestic Violence receives $20K grant in October campaign
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 3:35pmThroughout October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Mary Kay Foundation is awarding 150, $20,000 grants to domestic violence shelters nationwide including Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Senator Square: Former Carson High School student returns to lead the One Up Club
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 1:33amBrooklyn Maw, herself a Carson High School graduate, has returned to lead the One Up Club at CHS. What does this say to the community of Carson City when a former student returns to become a positive influence at her alma mater, well it is the highest form of flattery and shows that CHS positively and lastingly impacts students’ lives.
Firefighters honor Carson High School student for artistic merit in statewide poster contest
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 1:10pmCarson High School junior Ashley Figueroa was presented Thursday with a certificate proclaiming her winner of the State Fire Prevention and Awareness poster contest in the High School category.
Northern Nevada Dream Center looking for new space
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:12amThere really can be too much of a good thing. For one Carson City area non-profit, the growth of its programs and services has prompted it to search for a larger space.
Northern Nevada Dream Center looking for new space
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:09amThere really can be too much of a good thing. For one Carson City area non-profit, the growth of its programs and services has prompted it to search for a larger space.
Sign ups encouraged for Thursday's Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 10:24amSign up now to participate in The Great Nevada ShakeOut, the annual public earthquake drill that promotes earthquake awareness and safety. Join 600,000 Nevadans and 52 million people worldwide on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. who are practicing how to react in an earthquake.
It's Your City features upcoming Capital Collage, a tribute to Nevada’s arts and entertainment
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 2:08pmMark Salinas, Carson City's Arts and Culture Director talks with It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer about the upcoming first time Capital Collage slated for the day before Nevada's Nevada Day parade.
Senator Square: Carson High School Honors Government students rally to help others
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 2:25amCHS Honors Government Students, three separate classes, are hosting fundraisers as part of teacher Angila Golik’s U.S. Citizenship unit.
Statewide art show to celebrate Nevada Day theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 10:33amA tribute to Nevada’s arts and entertainment will kick off this year’s Nevada Day festivities celebrating the same theme. Capital Collage 2017, featuring a variety of arts and artists from across the state, will be 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell Way.
Carson Tahoe kicks off Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign Monday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 2:28pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health will celebrate its 16th annual Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign this Monday, Oct. 2.
Red’s Old 395 Grill will once again host the event from 5 to 7 p.m. in Carson City. The event is free to attend and individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe Think Pink T-shirt (any year) will receive free appetizers courtesy of Red’s.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office receives public safety Joining Forces grant
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 2:19pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received a $43,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, to support the agency's participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaign for the coming year.
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Virginia City in October
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 2:11pmAll aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of friendship and family fun at "Day Out with Thomas: The Friendship Tour 2017."
Children everywhere can spend the day with their friend, Thomas, when the No. 1 Engine pulls into the Virginia and Truckee Railroad station in Virginia City for two weekends next month: Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29.
Voters encouraged to register in national campaign
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 4:08pmThe Carson City Library is working with the Carson City Clerk-Recorders Office to help people register to vote as part of National Register to Vote Day on Tuesday.