Carson City NV

Evergreen Gene's Inc. is Hosting a "Canned Food Drive"
and "Sock & Glove Tree" for Carson City's, "Do Drop In."

Saturday November 7, 2015 to December 23, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1811 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV

The "Do Drop In" is a "Rural Center For Independent Living."
Founder, Dee Dee Foremaster, has provided services for people with disabilities and the homeless in this community, for over 15 years.
Services: Advocacy, Housing; Paperwork; Resources, Social Security; Disability Information, Accessibility Information.

Mike's Pharmacy in Carson City will host what may be its final Turkey Round Up on Tuesday. The annual event, now in its 17th year, collects frozen turkeys to fill Salvation Army holiday food baskets for Carson City area families in need. The owners of the pharmacy at 1007 N Curry St, announced the pharmacy would be closing after the annual Round Up.

Inspired performances. Distinguished artistry. "Friends with Amazing Voices" is a select group of friends of all ages, that features some of the finest vocalists and musicians in the Northwest.

Their mission is to create unforgettable concert experiences, with professional performance opportunities by exceptionally talented singers and musicians of all ages. For the first time, “Friends with Amazing Voices” is bringing their artistry to the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall this Sunday.

Here’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.

THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm

Soroptimist International of Carson City will host its first Coalition Event on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The community is cordially invited.
This event is event is for local groups to propose collaborative efforts between our organizations as a coalition to contribute to everyone's success.
Each group's representative will give a short overview of their organization and its goals. A goal setting workshop will focus on how we can all excel through sharing ideas. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Carson City attorney Kevin Benson is using his experience in litigation, appeals, and election law to open his new law office, White Hart Law.

White Hart Law will focus on assisting individual and business clients in civil litigation, appeals, and dealing with government and administrative agencies. White Hart Law will also assist candidates and campaigns with election law and campaign finance matters.

CARSON CITY—The Carson River Coalition (CRC) with the Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) is hosting a public CRC meeting on October 21, 2015 from 9am-1pm at the Carson City Public Library, Digitorium Room, 900 N. Roop Street, Carson City, NV. Daniel P. Beard, Former Commissioner at the Bureau of Reclamation and Author of Deadbeat Dams is the keynote speaker. His talk will give a unique perspective on water issues and policies facing the western states.

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District is continuing to sell firewood cutting permits at multiple locations. Pinyon pine and Utah Juniper permits are $10 a cord. People may purchase up to ten cords before a commercial firewood cutting permit is required. Only dead trees — standing or down — may be cut.

Liz Penniman has shown in galleries in New York, London, San Francisco, Houston, and throughout Texas and California. Her artistic roots are influenced by the San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Movement, and her education at the Art Student's League of New York focused first on classical portraiture and later on abstract expressionism. She currently lives and works in the North Tahoe/Truckee area and participates in The Reno Art Salon and Critique Circle.

In recognition of Nevada’s Manufacturing and Advanced Industries, Dream It Do It Nevada and Northern Nevada Development Authority would like to invite you to our first Nevada’s Manufacturing Month breakfast at the Governor’s Annex, Friday, October 2, 2015 to celebrate the importance of these industries to our state’s economy.

Each year, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR, formerly the Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation), in conjunction with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, recognizes individuals and groups who contribute to the vitality of the community and Carson City's recreational environment.

Carson City Republican Party General Meeting at Silver State High School, 788 Fairview Dr., Carson City, NV 89701. Social 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m.

CARSON CITY, NV - The Nevada Transportation Board of Directors voted on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 to name the Carson City Bypass after Carson Sheriff Deputy Carl Howell, who was killed in the line of duty on August 15.

Paul Cheek will teach this yoga workshop to explore what keeps us out of balance and how the practice of yoga asanas (poses) and other limbs of yoga help us cultivate emotional balance (equanimity) in our relationships and within ourselves.

Robey Willis, founder of the Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, urged participants to sign up early for this year’s golf tournament and other events.

“The golf tournament completely sold out last year,” he said. “It would be prudent for people to get in while they can.”

The second annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day will feature a 5K walk/run, bench press competition and golf tournament, on Sept. 19 at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Willis said last year’s event was a success.

“We had a wonderful time,” he said. “It was just a ball.”

The Carson Nugget in Carson City is kicking off a series of free outdoor concerts at the historic Laxalt Plaza adjacent to the Carson Nugget Casino beginning Saturday, Sept. 5, Labor Day Weekend. The first band in the series will be Mo’z Motley Blues Band who entertained during Taste of Downtown. They have a strong local following due to their versatility and infectious stage performance.

Remote Area Medical and community partners are providing free medical services in October to Northern Nevadans regardless of age or insurance status. Events will be held in Carson City and Yerington in October and services include dental, vision and medical. Medical volunteers are needed with opportunities available for both medical and non-medical volunteers.

The Freaks of Nature is hosting a car show will be held at Yogurt Beach at 3228 N. Carson St. Carson City NV 89706 on the side parking lot by Valley Realty. On September 12th from 10am to 3pm. There will be a 50 / 50 raffle. The registration is $20 dollars and this is a free event for spectators.

Trophies include top 15, and special picks. There will be a BBQ for FREE provided by Yogurt Beach , bounce house and some amazing activities for the kids. Most definitely will wanna bring the kids. Registration starting at 10 am and ending at 1pm with trophies at 3pm.

The Carson City Airport will have a number of vintage airplanes on display this Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an event to celebrate the end of World War II.

Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum will have several pieces of vintage aircraft at the airport. The community is invited to this free event to mark the 70th anniversary of the end to World War II. Among the aircraft is a WWII era TBM avenger fly as well as plenty of other planes and vehicles from both WWII as well as Vietnam.

Sep. 19, 1984 - July 5, 2015Kirsten was born and raised in Carson City, NV. She began cheerleading in ...

The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Tow'ring High", by artist Deon Reynolds at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from July 8 – November 10, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The show's title comes from the state song, "Home Means Nevada."

ATTENTION: I interrupt your regularly scheduled reading of "Cartoon City" to bring you a special preview of a new comic strip I am working on. If the response is a positive one, then I will phase in the new strip to replace "Cartoon City." So, please feel free to leave comments. I welcome input and feedback from readers. It is the best way for me to gauge how new ideas are received. Thank you so much.

Dealers, collectors, admirers and amateurs will find fun at the 2015 Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair. Professionals will buy, sell and trade money and offer expertise in a lecture series during the two-day event Aug. 21-22.

CASI will be holding their Bark, Whine and Dine event on August 29th at 5:30 PM at Fuji Park. Dinner will be provided by the award winning Carson City BBQ. There will be silent auction items galore and a beautiful quilt to be raffled off. Music will be provided by Ten Dollar Pony. Join CASI for a fun filled night as they raise money to help build a new animal shelter. Tickets are on sale now for $30. They can be purchased online at http://friendsofcasi.org/bark-whine-and-dine.html or by mailing a check to CASI, 112 N Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703 or by calling 775-671-2413.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold their next foster/adoptive parent training on August 22, 23, 29 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold their next foster/adoptive parent training on August 22, 23, 29 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

The Nevada Department of Transportation encourages the public to comment on planned projects and improvements statewide and around Carson City including traffic signals, multi-use bicycle and pedestrian paths, JAC buses, landscaping, sidewalk and ADA improvements and Phase 3B reconstruction and expansion of the V&T Railroad Station.

Harry Kuhn, 80, a 46 year resident of Carson City, NV and retired business owner...

A lecture about the history of the Nevada State Capital Building will be presented by curator Bob Nylen of the Nevada State Museum from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. at Sierra Place, 1111 W. College Pkwy in Carson City, NV.

Paul Ogata, winner of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, will be appearing at the Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Paul's material flows from his Japanese-American upbringing and his recent marital foibles. Paul funnels all of his material through an animated and quick delivery to give the audience a non-stop roller coaster ride through his stream of consciousness. A master of improvisation, Paul likes to make each show different from the rest.