citizenship

It’s an energy that’s being felt in nearly every city. Emotions are high. The tension is thick. The weather is getting warmer and patience is wearing thin.

No one should have to fight blindly against the enemy — knowledge IS power, and the truth of any situation even more powerful. No one has ever had all the facts for a set of circumstances or a certain situation, only God has the entire picture, so human expertise has its limitations. However, gathering as many facts as possible, organizing them in a logical progression, studying them carefully, looking for strengths and weaknesses, can ultimately bring together a rather comprehensive picture for all to see.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H presents Capital City Farm Days this Thursday and Friday at Fuji Park in Carson City,

Thirty presenters, including representatives from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Nevada State Museum, and other local and state agriculture and natural resources organizations, will teach preschool and elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.

Dick Campagni, a long-time donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, has extended the deadline for the company’s dollar to dollar match up to $10,000 in the Campagni Toyota and Scion Community Challenge to April 30. The program was originally expected to end on April 1.

“We feel it’s important to give back to our community, particularly our youth,” Campagni said. “We believe in helping kids, and the Boys & Girls Club is a great organization to partner with to keep our kids safe.”

Churchill County Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth and Families with Promise Program recently received a grant to send three students and one adult to the Leadership Washington Focus conference, a national conference in Washington D.C. that develops leadership skills.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will be throwing open its doors to the public next week to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, with events each evening March 7 – 12, Monday through Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. The Club is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.

The ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada is restarting a free 12-week U.S. Citizenship Study class beginning Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street, from 3-5 p.m. Tutor: Ron Roberts. Space is limited, so please register to reserve a seat by calling 775-888-2021.

2016 IN PERSON REGISTRATION DATES:

Jan. 16 & 23, Feb. 6 (Saturdays)

9AM-1PM

Carson City MAC (1860 Russell Way)

The Nevada State EB-5 (NVEB-5) Regional Center in Carson City has named Carson City Manager Nick Marano as a member to its Board of Directors. Marano was elected to the position.

Additionally, Marano mentors at the Adams Hub for Innovation and is a member of the Western Nevada College Institutional Advisory Council. Further, he has been an active member of International City Managers’ Association.

With the Northern Nevada economy prospering, companies growing and many companies looking to the area for relocation, infrastructure requires critical attention.

An 11th Year celebration award ceremony was given to honor all ESL tutors, students and new U.S. citizens of the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada. The event was held at the Governor's Mansion. Ethnic Salvadoran food was supplied by La Santaneca Restaurant. Entertainment was supplied by Metzonali Folklore Dancers.

The University of Nevada, Reno welcomed 20,898 undergraduate and graduate students to campus for the fall 2015 semester, representing a 4.8 percent increase over the fall 2014 enrollment of 19,934 students.

Undergraduate student enrollment increased 5.9 percent this year, from 16,330 in fall 2014 to 17,295 in 2015. Graduate student enrollment increased 1 percent, from last year’s 2,820 students to 2,851 in 2015.

Hold on to your hats, Carson City, summer isn’t ready to quit us just yet. An aviation air show at the Minden Airport, the coin show and fair at the Nevada State Museum, and a fishing derby for the kids at Little Washoe Lake are only the tip of the iceberg. The Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the annual Carson High Football Boosters Fundraising BBQ. The Quicksilver Dog Agility Trials are always fun to watch, and they’ll be at Fuji Park all weekend. Carson Lanes has family fun indoors and out all day long during their Bowling Blast-off.

United Latino Community is hosting a free workshop: How to Teach Citizenship Class, Saturday, August 22. We need volunteer tutors! There is a long waiting list of people waiting for a Citizenship Class. United Latino Community has easy to follow teaching materials and will provide training and assistance. You are needed! The workshop is from 10:00 until 10:30 on Saturday, August 22, at United Latino Community, 1711 N. Roop St.(corner of Roop and Beverly). Help someone become a citizen of the United States! Commitment is two hours each week for three months at your convenience.

The Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center in Carson City, Nev. offers education to local businesses on acquiring foreign capital investment through an equity model opportunity. Utilizing the equity model through NVEB-5 is another option for Northern Nevada businesses exploring the EB-5 Program, and is available to existing companies looking to expand their operations or new ventures with completed business plans.

The Nevada Economic Development Conference, Stronger Economies Together 2015, will be held May 19 through 21, 2015 at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Registration is open.

At least 350 business community leaders, policy makers and government officials from throughout the region are expected to attend.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, seeking the Democratic nomination for president of the United States, outlined and clear and aggressive stance on immigration during a town hall event at Rancho High School in Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon....

This is Hillary Clinton’s first visit to Nevada since she announced her candidacy on April 12, and is part of a tour of early voting states....

Hillary Clinton will call in Las Vegas for "fixing our broken immigration system by passing comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship," according to a campaign official....

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Capital City Farm Days Thursday and Friday in Carson City will feature 30 presenters teaching elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.

Attendees will include public, private and home-schooled students and their families from Carson City, Storey County, Douglas County and Dayton Valley.

The ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada is proud to state that 172 immigrants have become U.S. Citizens at no cost through this non-profit organization.

We are again conducting a FREE bilingual U.S. Citizenship Study class starting Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 3:00-5:00pm for 12 weeks every Saturday at:

Carson City Library
Digitorium Room, 1st Floor
900 No. Roop Street
Carson City

To reserve a seat and to register, call 775-888-2021.

The ESL In-Home Program’s mission is to help non-English speaking residents in Northern Nevada to succeed by educating them to become more productive members in our communities. The only way to create a truly literate world is to include goals associated with underserved adults and the literacy programs that serve them. Therefore, we teach Adults – parents and grandparents of ESL school children.

The ESL In-Home Program's mission is to help non-English speaking residents in Northern Nevada to succeed by educating them to become more productive members in their communities.The only way to create a truly literate world is to include goals associated with underserved adult students and the literacy programs that serve them. Therefore, we teach Adults - parents and grandparents of ESL school children.

United Latino Community in Carson City is hosting a free 6 week Citizenship Class.
Starting February 21, 2015 for 6 Saturdays, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
This is a free class, taught in English. The teacher is bilingual.
Please contact United Latino Community to register. Call 775-885-1055 or email: cathleen@carsonulc.org
United Latino Community, 1711 N. Roop St., Carson City, Nevada. www.carsonulc.org

A person’s character is defined by his or her attitudes, attributes and actions. Because these qualities are learned, they can also be taught. And they should be – because good character doesn’t just “happen.”

But, what ethical values do we all share? Which ones are enduring, universal truths? Which ones transcend political, religious, socioeconomic and cultural differences?

United Latino Community invites the Carson City community to attend Immigration 101. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will present this program on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:30 pm. at United Latino Community.
— Learn the process for applying for immigration benefits in the United States.
— How to become a U.S. citizen.
— How to legalize your status.
— What the United Stated Citizenship and Immigration Services can do for you.
— How you can petition for family members to come to the United States.
— How to apply for DACA.

In its ongoing campaign to educate area real estate agents and community members on the changing economic environment in Northern Nevada, the Reno Tahoe International Council will hold an Economic Forum this Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

United Latino Community in Carson City is hosting a free 6 week Citizenship Class starting February 21, 2015 for 6 Saturdays, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
This is a free class. It is taught in English. The teacher is bilingual.
Please contact United Latino Community to register. Call 775-885-1055 or email: cathleen@carsonulc.org
United Latino Community, 1711 N. Roop St., Carson City, Nevada.

The Carson 4-H Leader’s Council sponsored a pizza dinner prior to the ceremony. The Leader’s Council supports all of our 4-H clubs and holds events to raise funds for our scholarship program. They meet once a month to plan activities and deal with requests from clubs and the community.

UPDATE: Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) voted Wednesday in favor of H.R. 240, the FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which included amendments to defund the President’s executive action on immigration. Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said the legislation, which passed 236 to 191, would put national security at risk.

The vote makes good on the House Republican strategy to use a three-month Continuing Resolution to delay a vote on the DHS appropriations bill until that time it could be passed and sent to a Republican-controlled Senate in the 114th Congress.