Carson City Soroptimist

The Carson City Soroptimist' Program Meeting on Wednesday, September 22 is open to the public. The featured speaker will be Mayor Lori Bagwell. The meeting will be in the private dining room at Reds Old 395, from noon until 1pm. There is no charge to attend, but there will be a limited no-host lunch menu available.

Advance reservations are required. Please email sicarsoncity@gmail.com, by Monday, September 20, to reserve a seat, or to find out about the menu and cost.

Soroptimist International of Carson City installed its 2021-22 Board of Directors on June 26th at the home of its new president Cynthia Bunt. In the photo, left to right: Director Paula Guzman, Assistant Treasurer Mary Luster, Treasurer Didi Chaney, Recording Secretary Diana Fuzere, Director Dorothy Wingard, Corresponding Secretary Judy Smith, President-elect Jennifer Merideth, and President Cynthia Bunt.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is now accepting applications from non-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the Carson City community for funding grants. Projects involving the health, education, economic and/or social development of women or girls will be considered for cash grant awards.

As part of a series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce Tiffany Kenison as one of our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees, who will be recognized at our Feb. 18 virtual recognition event.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is seeking nominations for its annual Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making a difference in the lives of women or girls in the areas of health, education, and economic and social development and inspires and encourages other women.

Members of Carson City Soroptimist helped Santa fulfill the Christmas lists of local homebound seniors. A big thank you to elves Cynthia Bunt and the FIG Insurance Agency for serving as Santa's workshop, and to Mary Luster for coordinating member efforts and getting the bags full of goodies to the Carson City Senior Center for delivery to homes in time for Christmas.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is presenting a “Let’s Get Acquainted” orientation meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend the event online via Zoom.

At its Program meeting on Wednesday, February 26, Carson City Soroptimist will feature John Malcolm, the Prevention Education Specialist for Safe Embrace, an area non-profit dedicated to educating the community and providing services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Hitting the halfway mark of the shortened work week, Wednesday events around town include Northern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge monthly meeting, "State of the Counties" at Casino Fandango, a Capital City Arts Initiative reception for the "Photo Finished 2020" exhibition featuring the works of 9 Carson High School students, a Bee City USA Carson City meeting at the community center, a women's Seeking Safety workshop, and more.

Winterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”

Carson City Soroptimist will present the Live Your Dream Award, five scholarships, and recognize four Girls of the Month during its January program meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. It will be Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon to 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is asking the public to nominate women for its annual “Women Helping Women” Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls.

Heading into the middle of the work week, Wednesday, May 22, there's no short supply of places to go and things to do around Carson City. Sure you may want to pull out your parkas or sweaters for the day. All the more reason to take in those rays of sunshine when the clouds break. A walk through the capitol grounds is always a blessing and treat, no matter the weather or your politics. So enjoy. Here's what's ahead:

Carson City Soroptimist will present grant awards to two women, and honor the achievements of local high school seniors, on Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required.

During its lunch meeting on April 24, Carson City Soroptimist will present the Ruby Award to Susan Sorenson, the founder and director of the Northern Nevada Dream Center.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in the Carson City community for funding grants.

Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

Carson City Soroptimist will feature Lori Nichols as speaker during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 12-1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant. This meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. There is no charge to attend, however, a plated lunch with choice of entrees, selected in advance, is available for $16.

To reserve a seat, and select an entree, email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or leave a message at 775-297-4890. Reservations deadline is Monday, February 25 before 5 p.m.

Good morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.

There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.

Know a Carson City woman that deserves to be recognized for her effort making a difference in the lives of local women or girls? Nominate her now, before February 15, 2019.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

Do you know a local mother, the primary source of income for herself and her dependents, who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills training program, and could use a bit of help?

Carson City Soroptimist has $2000 cash, plus tuition scholarship funds, and no one to give it to. So we have extended our Live Your Dream application deadline to February 4.

Carson City Soroptimist will honor five Girls of the Month during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon until 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

This meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. There is no charge to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees, selected in advance, is available for $16. To reserve a seat, and select an entree, email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or leave a message at 775-297-4890. Reservations deadline is Monday, Jan. 21 before 5 p.m.

In the attached photo, taken at the Carson City Senior Center, Carson City Soroptimist members Jean Bondiett and Pat Riggs stand behind a mountain of presents provided by the club to fulfill the wish lists of home-bound seniors in the Meals on Wheels Program.

Good day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.

Carson City Soroptimist will feature Molly Walt, Coordinator for the Nevada Commission for Women, during its program meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon until 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

At Silver Oak Golf Course, the Brown Boys, Dale Brown, Nate Brown, Jose Del Real, and Steve McIntyre took top honors at the recent Carson City Soroptimist Stroke to Help Golf Tournament, with a score of 44 in the scramble-format game.

Good morning Carson City, it is Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. We are five days into fall and 89 days away from Christmas. Today the Carson City Soroptimist meet to talk about the McKinney-Vento program, and tonight the Carson City School District will hold a public meeting asking the community to weigh in on the district's strategic plan. Plus there's a candidate meet and greet, art showings, music and more.

Carson City Soroptimist will feature a presentation by Peggy Sweetland of the Carson City School District during its Program Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 26, from noon until 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservation required. There is no cost to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees is available for $16. Email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or call 775-297-4890, by Monday, Sept. 24, to reserve a seat.

Soroptimist International of Carson City will host a special evening event to present information about club activities, as well as about projects to which it contributes nationally and globally. This gathering is not just for members, although members enjoy warm friendships and most will be there to enjoy themselves, but is also open to the public. A light supper and beverages will be provided. There is no charge to attend, however prior reservations are required.