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With a refresh underway allowing for improvements inside its 22,000-square-foot building, limited Carson City Library services will be available over the next two weeks 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at Adams Hub Studio, 177 W. Proctor St.

While the Carson City Library is closed this week, the staff is busy packing up books, furniture, computers and everything in between in preparation for new floors and new paint.

Editor's Note: The following item was written by Emma Doty, Christian Garcia-Perez, and Edwin Vasquez who are Honors Biology students at Carson High School.
Carson High School's honors biology class students recently shared their thoughts on the school's three native habitat gardens that help attract wildlife, expand learning, and benefit the environment.

Carson City Library staff will soon begin packing up materials in anticipation of closing for up to eight weeks during a project to refresh the interior.

The Carson City Library is preparing for a refresh of the library space and will be closed for up to 8 weeks beginning Dec. 10, 2017. This will include internal painting and refinishing the floors with concrete.

CHS Honors Government Students, three separate classes, are hosting fundraisers as part of teacher Angila Golik’s U.S. Citizenship unit.

I love living in Northern Nevada and have been an active community participant for several decades in the areas of advocacy targeting workability and job readiness for those families immigrating to our great state with the emphasis on English language acquisition and US citizenship. Here is what I know:

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents a free Safety Day event for children and their families. The event, held in partnership with local businesses, organizations and agencies, is 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 9, at Mills Park, 111 E. William St. in Carson City.

FEMA announced Thursday that it will establish a telephone and online Recovery Service Center in Carson City to offer additional support to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey and other ongoing disaster operations.

On July 27th, 2017, Lynn Beteag, Managing Director, of Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center was a guest speaker to the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The topic of Beteag’s presentation “The EB-5 Program - Access to Capital through Foreign Investment” explored how local businesses benefit from foreign investment and foreign workforce talent.

As back-to-school supplies start rolling out in stores, Sierra Lutheran High School’s administrative team is already gearing up for the school’s 16th school year. The school enthusiastically welcomes Dr. Tami Seddon, a Carson Valley native, as their new principal following the retirement of Reverend Juls Clausen. Dr. Seddon, a UC Davis and Stanford alumna, has been with the school since its inception as both a teacher and academic dean.

CARSON CITY — Graduating seniors in Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program were nominated by their teachers for excellent performance and academic achievement at the senior assembly Friday, June 2. In all, 25 students were honored with an Outstanding Senior CTE award.

In collaboration with the ESL in Home Program, the Carson City Library offers FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES. The 12 classes will help prepare participants for the Naturalization Test by providing information, guidance, and individual support.

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 162 Tuesday, a measure which requires any business that accepts a DMV-issued I.D. car or driver’s license as proof of identification must also accept U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-issued cards for that same purpose.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H's Capital City Farm Days in Carson City is set for April 20-21. There will be 28 presenters teaching elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.

I am married to an immigrant. Among the many definitions that people apply to this word is "a person who comes into a new country".

Throughout the course of the year, students enrolled in government are required to demonstrate active citizenship by interacting with government officials, participating in political process (voting) and/or becoming informed about legislation, candidates and issues.

Over the past seven years, Ronald Roberts has helped more than 200 immigrants become U.S. citizens through the class he offers at the Carson City Library.

As I now conclude this particular article, it is just hours away from one of America's most revered events--if not the most. President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building at 12:00 noon on January 20, and Mike Pence will be duly sworn in as the Vice-President of the United States.

A FREE U.S. CITIZENSHIP STUDY CLASS IS BEING OFFERED BY THE ESL IN-HOME PROGRAM OF NORTHERN NEVADA.
DATE/TIME: FEB. 4, 2017 FOR 12 WEEKS, EVERY SATURDAY AT 2:00-4:00PM
LOCATION : CARSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 900 N. ROOP STREET, CARSON CITY
TO REGISTER: CALL 775-888-2021
ALL MATERIAL IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.

As I write this article, the Electoral College is deciding the route of the American Presidency and of Donald Trump as President-Elect. The Russian ambassador has been shot and killed in Turkey by a fanatic. Another European terrorist attack has taken place in Berlin, Germany, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens of others during the Christmas shopping season. Back in Aleppo, Syria, the Assad government is finishing off the horrific killings of its own people as well as rescue helpers and hundreds of Christians — many of whom are women and children.

Soup and ice cream only seem like the odd couple of food pairings. But as far as Geoff and Kimberly Landry are concerned, there can be no better complement.

In light of recent political events, which need no commentary here, two rival high schools engaged in an equally important contest that set the standard for gracious rivalry to show this embattled country how it is done on the day after the election.

More than 500 Carson High School seniors packed the bleachers on the big gym’s south end Thursday afternoon to welcome the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office to campus for the coolest civics lesson ever.

Are you looking for computer classes, activities for children, or want to learn more about our resources? Look no further! Check out our Calendar of Events and sign up for a class, event or program today!

Go to www.carsoncitylibrary.org and click to events or go here.

Programs, classes and events at the Carson City Library follow:
Computer Beginner Classes
Computer Program Classes
Social Media Classes
Minecraft
LEGO Club
Storytime

We would like to thank AM Smith Electric and Melissa Caron for purchasing Julia Ruedy's Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the Silver State Livestock Show held at the Lyon County Fair.

Julia has been a member of Arrowhead 4-H Livestock Club for the last six years. She has raised and cared for many animals during her time with the club. The generous support of local business and her grandparents, Julian and Joanna Smith, has allowed her to flourish. Julia recently graduated Carson High School and is now attending the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

Teachers and students at Carson High School are teaming up to accomplish some amazing community projects throughout Carson City and beyond. One of Carson High School’s own counselors, Nicki Hendee, along with CHS teacher Angila Golik and her honors government class, and a host of local businesses offering support, are collecting anything and everything to do with, of all things, diapers.

While immigration has become a controversial topic in national politics, two organizations have been working together for the last decade to help Latinos in the local community with immigration issues and other challenges.

The Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas offers mobile consular services through United Latino Community, a Carson City area nonprofit formerly known as Nevada Hispanic Services.

United Latino Community is hosting a free workshop: How to Teach US Citizenship Class. Immigrants in Carson City need help studying for their Citizenship Test. Learn how to help them! Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016 Time: 5:15 PM Where: United Latino Community, 1711 N. Roop St., Carson City (corner of Roop and Beverly). We train and provide the materials for free. Your Trainer will teach the class with you several times until you are comfortable. Come check it out! Bring a friend!

Contact us to register: 775-671-7455 cathleen@carsonulc.org

CARSON CITY — 16-year-old Denisse Merino woke up Wednesday morning as a Mexican citizen and will go to sleep Wednesday night as a U.S. citizen.