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Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Sierra Nevada Realtors team up for $3,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:21pmSierra Nevada Realtors is proud to announce its donation of $3,000 to Carson Tahoe Health Foundation’s annual Hopefest event. Many of SNR’s respected members and affiliates came together to ensure that the organization’s long history of supporting Hopefest wouldn’t be interrupted despite having to cancel its annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.
Sierra Nevada Realtors give time, donations back to rural communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:16amEarlier this month, members of Sierra Nevada Realtors spent time improving their communities all throughout the region. The annual Realtors Give Back event was special this year because it also included areas outside of Carson City. Members participated in community service as a group in Dayton and gave a generous monetary donation to the Fallon Youth Club and to the Boys and Girls Club of Carson City.
Easter baskets for Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County children in need sought by local organization
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 4:55pmHi everyone! It's that time of year again where we are starting to collect Easter baskets. We are in need of 80 total Easter baskets with candy, small new toys, goodies, plastic eggs, etc. for children in the domestic abuse shelter.
Sierra Nevada Realtors names new president, board of directors for 2020
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 12:07pmCARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2020 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Claudia Saavedra, who is a Realtor with Charles Kitchen Realty in Carson City, Nev.
Donors Wanted: Friends to All celebrates 20th year of Santa visits to Carson City seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:53pmFriends to All is dedicated to bringing joy, cheer and friendship to seniors in our community during the holiday season. Since 1999 this group has been working to meet the needs of those with limited financial resources who are home bound or in care centers with little or no family nearby. Each year 150 to 200 visits are averaged in the Carson City area.
Nevada Day Parade Awards Announced and, no surprise, Cecil the Serpent takes best overall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 1:27pmOne of the many challenges the Nevada Day Committee faces is judging the parade entries, as far as who is the best in which group or category, along with Overall, President, Parade Director, and People’s Choice Awards.
The reason for the difficulty is simple: every parade entry brings their own unique style of artistic expression when it comes to portraying whatever they are truly passionate about, and therefore how do you judge one over the other?
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives Robert Z. Hawkins grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 1:25pmMoney begets money. And, that statement is true when it comes to the Carson City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
Recently, the Foundation was the recipient of a $20,000 matching grant from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation to continue to refresh the Bob Boldrick Theater lobby within the community center that started in February allowing then Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund to present the Foundation with a check for $20,300.
Why You Need To Actually Hire a Buyers Agent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 2:15pmWhen you first start looking at houses to buy, you’re probably looking to find the best house possible…not looking for the best real estate agent possible.
It usually begins innocently enough…
Maybe you see a house online. So, you reach out to the agent with the click of the button. Or send a quick e-mail. Perhaps even pick up the phone to ask a few questions, or schedule a showing. Next thing you know, you’re being sent listings by e-mail, and going out to see houses with that agent.
Change of the Chair Guard at Carson City Chamber
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 11:21amIt has been a busy and productive year for Carson City Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund. He’s a full-time top selling realtor for Coldwell Banker Select in Carson City and a builder of homes at Santa Maria Ranch in Dayton. His construction company also remodels homes, right now most notably the home of Carson City founder Abe Curry.
Carson Valley concert with Krista Jenkins, Tex Weir and Natalie Neilson benefits wild horses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:34pmThe weather will be perfect Saturday, June 1 when the magnificent wild horses of Nevada’s Pine Nut Mountains and the dedicated volunteers who oversee them take center stage at a benefit concert presented by multi-talented Nevada singer, songwriter Krista Jenkins.
She has assembled a group of fellow musicians for an evening of intimate, lively entertainment at Valley View Ranch in Gardnerville to raise much-needed funds for non-profit Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates (PNWHA).
7 Signs That You’ve Picked the Right Real Estate Agent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 1:48pmBuying or selling a home can be a complicated and stressful experience. There can be a lot of moving parts involved that may come as a surprise to people who have never been through the process before. Therefore, having a great real estate agent is critical.
Who was Bob Boldrick and why is the Carson City Community Center theater named for him?
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:20pm“Who is John Galt” is the opening line of the Ayn Rand’s most popular novel “Atlas Shrugged.” In Carson City, the question being asked by the general public now that the spotlight is on the revitalization of the Bob Boldrick theater is “Who is Bob Boldrick?”
Meals on Wheels Carson City grateful for holiday gifts
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 11:25amLocal community members and organizations donated generously to Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels recipients this holiday season with gifts of personal necessities and nice-to-have items for the area’s senior population.
Special gala to celebrate grand re-opening of theater at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:39amThe Carson City Chamber is spearheading a special gala to celebrate the grand re-opening of the theater within the Carson City Community Center.
Walmart gift cards needed in Camp Fire donor drive organized by Carson City's Coldwell Banker
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 7:31pmThe response from Carson City and surrounding area communities to Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate's request for Camp Fire donations has surpassed expectations.
Here are ways you can help the victims of the deadliest fire in California history
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 7:21amThe death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.
Carson City Coldwell Banker office collecting donations for Paradise Camp Fire victims
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 2:28pmThe Paradise Camp Fire is affecting many of our colleagues, family and friends on both sides of the Sierra.
Senior Santa visits Dec. 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 2:16pmFriends to All is dedicated to bringing joy, cheer and friendship to seniors in our community during the holiday season.
Since 1999 this group has been working to meet the needs of those with limited financial resources who are home bound or in care centers with little or no family nearby. Each year 150-200 visits are averaged in the Carson City area!
Coldwell Banker Select Property Management Division merges with Carson Properties, Inc.
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 3:57pmCARSON CITY — The Select Group has announced the joined forces of two long term established companies, each recognized as premier professional property management companies on their own.
Sierra Nevada Realtors Names New President and Board of Directors for 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 1:22pmCARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2019 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Leslie Cain, who is a Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates in Carson City.
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
Coldwell Banker hosts adoption events in Carson City, Minden, Dayton and Reno; almost 30 pets adopted
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:02pmNearly 30 pets found forever homes during Saturday's adoption event hosted by Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate and partnering animal shelters in the Carson City, Minden, Dayton and Reno areas.
Scoups and the Pirates of Reno, Thank You!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 1:05pmPirates on the Plaza, held Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City, was a first-year success thanks to so many involved. With all of the gifts given, The Golden Sock Campaign and Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, received over $1200.
5 Ways To Protect Your Home While You’re Away On Summer Vacation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 10:24amSummer is an awesome time of year for many reasons, but one of the best ways to enjoy the seasons is by taking a summer vacation.
Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for vacations (thanks to the kids extended time off from school). But unfortunately, that also means it’s a prime time of year for home invasions and burglaries.
Carson City Senior Center makes Christmas delivery for hundreds of homebound seniors
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 3:04pmThe Carson City Senior Center collected more than 550 gifts from area residents and businesses for homebound seniors this year. The Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program delivers almost 300 meals to homebound seniors daily. In the past year, the Center has provided over 79,500 hot meals.
Santa Visits to Seniors in Carson City by Friends To All
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 12:55pmFriends to All is dedicated to bringing joy, cheer and friendship to senior citizens in the Carson City community during the holiday season. Since 1999 this group has been working to meet the needs of those with limited financial resources who are home bound or in care centers with little or no family nearby.
Updated Nevada Day Parade line up list and map
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 3:30pmHere is an updated parade list for all the entries in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. Note, there was a last-minute change in streets where the entries are supposed to line up that is different than the printed program. The change was made to accommodate some larger floats. Above is the line-up map, and the list is below:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 9 – 10
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 7:26pmI’m going to suggest that you keep this weekend’s plans flexible. There’s only a chance of rain, but the chance of it showing up at the wrong time is always high. The very early morning is best spent watching the hot air balloons against the Reno skyline, but you’ll probably want a sweater for the pre-dawn chill. Head up the hill to Virginia City this weekend. If you’ve never been to the annual International Camel Races, you’ve been missing out. Keep reading, there’s something for everyone on this list. Find your fun.
SATURDAY: