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Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 7

Heading into Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and a high near 80. Events around the capital city include a discussion on wild horses, the first of a six-week standup comedy class, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more. Enjoy the day.

Sanders still hospitalized in Las Vegas but expected to be at next debate

Bernie Sanders remained hospitalized in Nevada on Thursday because of a blocked artery in his heart but will participate in the next Democratic presidential debate, according to his campaign. The 78-year-old Vermont senator was ...

Wild horse advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
October 7, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Laura Leigh, President of Wild Horse Education, a 501(c)(3) registered public charity. She has been involved in anti-slaughter issues for more than two decades, carrying on the work pioneered by Velma Johnston (1912-1977), who came to be known as "Wild Horse Annie" for her fight to gain federal protection of wild horses and burros.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 30

Going into the last day of the month, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 around the Carson City area and it looks to be quite chilly in the morning and then warming up some into the afternoon. Events include a luncheon with Nevada's State Treasurer Zach Conine, an art class and showings, West Coast swing dancing, and more. Enjoy the day.

State Treasurer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
September 30, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine. A native of New York, in 2003 Conine earned his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, and in 2013 he completed his JD from UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law.

Democratic congressional candidate to host Carson City town hall meeting on gun safety

Event Date: 
September 24, 2019 - 6:00pm

On the heels of a much needed town hall on gun safety and legislation in Reno, Clint Koble, Democratic congressional candidate for Northern Nevada’s CD-2, will be holding his second town hall on the topic tonight in Carson City. Koble will engage Northern Nevadans in a much needed discussion about congressional action to strengthen America’s gun laws. The event is 6 p.m. at La Santaneca Restaurant, 316 E Winnie Ln, Carson City.

Nevada senators criticize Trump's Court of Appeals nominee

President Donald Trump's nomination for an open seat on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is being criticized by Nevada's U.S. senators. Democratic Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto were not happy that Trump did not ...

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 24

As we make our way to Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, events around the capital city include a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a Fat Tuesday business networking event, Culinary Traveler’s Club at Bleu Cafe and more.

First Day of Fall: Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 23

Heading into the first day fall, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 we are looking at cool temperatures as a cold front passes through before a warming trend starts up Tuesday. Events include an estate planning seminar at the Carson City Senior Center, a guest presentation by the executive editor of the Reno Gazette-Journal at Round Table Pizza in Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing, and more. Enjoy your day.

RGJ Executive Editor to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
September 23, 2019 - 11:30am

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Brian Duggan, Executive Editor of the Reno Gazette-Journal, the only daily newspaper still published in Northern Nevada. He will describe the challenges of putting out a new edition every 24 hours in the brave new world of online competition, private equity acquisitions and print journalism consolidation, even while plans unfold to build a new police headquarters right where the RGJ's newsroom now stands.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 16

Heading into first day of the work week and halfway into the month, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 will be quite a cool-down from the weekend, with gusty winds, a chance for showers and daytime high in the mid-60s. Activities include a presentation of the green dining district now being developed in Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing, and more. Enjoy your day.

At Gardnerville Basque Fry, a show of pro-Trump unity, calls to fight 'for the soul of our country'

On the heels of widespread Democratic victories in Nevada last year, conservative speakers at the fifth annual Basque Fry event that’s affiliated with former Attorney General Adam Laxalt painted a picture of a more unified Republican Party and a state turning red in the 2020 election.

Green dining district organizer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
September 16, 2019 - 11:30am

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Walden, President of GreenUP!, a nonprofit that has established a green dining district along Carson Street. The district's purpose is to help restaurants reduce all waste streams, with a strong focus on food waste. Accompanying her will be Angela Bullentini Wolf of Gather, who will describe that restaurant's experience implementing green practices.

Paul Laxalt U.S. Senatorial papers now open, available for research

RENO — How was one conservative Republican U. S. Senator from Nevada, which is comprised mostly of public lands, able to work with a majority Democratic Congress to get things done?

DNC to recommend scrapping Nevada, Iowa virtual caucus plans

The Democratic National Committee will recommend scrapping state plans to offer virtual, telephone-based caucuses in 2020 due to security concerns ...

Events around Carson City for Monday, August 26

Heading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.

Earthquake preparedness the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
August 26, 2019 - 11:30am

Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon. His presentation will focus on raising citizen awareness that western Nevada is at a significant earthquake risk, and of measures that can be taken to prepare for the worst in the event of a seismic event.

New poll shows Biden leading Warren and Sanders in Nevada

Former Vice President Joe Biden continues to top the field of Democratic presidential contenders in Nevada, according to the latest poll of registered voters by Gravis Marketing. The poll shows Biden ...

Assemblyman seeking Clark County Commission seat

William McCurdy, a Las Vegas assemblyman and chairman of the Nevada Democratic Party, has announced his candidacy for Clark County Commission. McCurdy, who also serves as assistant majority whip, will seek ...

Events around Carson City for Monday, August 19

Heading into Monday, August 19, 2019 and that means one thing if you're a teacher, parent or student: It's the first day of class across Carson City School District campuses. Welcome back. Make it a safe, enjoyable experience as this day will create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities around the capital city include talks, art showings, jazz at the Bob McFadden Plaza and more. Enjoy the day.

Mick Mulvaney to speak at 5th Annual Basque Fry CPAC West Event

Gardnerville, Nevada– Morning in Nevada PAC announced today that The Honorable Mick Mulvaney will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Basque Fry on Sept. 14, 2019.

Carson City Democratic luncheon to feature prisoner reintegration advocate

Event Date: 
August 19, 2019 - 11:30am

Kathryn McCool, executive director of Reciprocity Inc., will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Carson City Democratic luncheon. As Senior Program Officer at the State Department of Corrections, she has managed the re-entry program at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs since April of 2013. She founded Reciprocity, Inc. in 2014.

Events around Carson City for Monday, August 12

Heading into the first day of the work week, if you're an early, early riser or are settling in for the night, you'll want to step outside at around 3 a.m. for the peak of the Perseid shower, which will be in the eastern sky. If you missed them, there will be a viewing party hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at WNC beginning at midnight Tuesday morning, August 13. Otherwise, it's onward and upward into the day with a Cooperative Extension presentation, Shred Kids mountain bike camp, Red Cross sitter certification class, West Coast swing dancing and more.

Democrats have rolled out a virtual caucus for 2020. Here’s how it’s supposed to work.

Molly Forgey, the communications director for the state Democratic Party, said that while participation on caucus day was still important, the addition of a virtual option was meant to …

2020 hopeful Steyer touts benefits of being political outsider

Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, declared his candidacy for the 2020 election late, pushing himself as an outsider who isn’t beholden to corporate interests ...

Carson City area events for Monday, August 5

Heading into the first day of the work week and the first Monday in August, there's continued sunshine and seasonable daytime high temperatures ahead. Lined up for the day are a guest talk by Vincent Solis, president of Western Nevada College, art activities and more. Hug your children. Enjoy the day.

Presidential forum in Las Vegas a chance for candidates to attract undecided voters

Those in attendance at Saturday’s candidate forum at UNLV were much like the 19 Democratic presidential hopefuls taking the stage: They all had their own ideas about who could best run the country and ...

WNC president to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
August 5, 2019 - 11:30am

Vincent Solis, president of Western Nevada College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. A life-long educator with more than 25 years of service in higher education, Dr. Solis began his tenure at WNC on July 1, 2018. A visionary leader and inspirational speaker, his presentation is a must-see for anyone interested in the crucial role higher education will play in the rapidly changing economy of the 21st century.

In a messy Democratic presidential debate, facts about Medicare for All get tossed about

Here we go again. It’s been a month since Democratic presidential hopefuls last took to the debate stage, but Tuesday night in Detroit  10 candidates again faced off for ...

Democratic hopefuls to appear throughout Las Vegas Valley this weekend

Ahead of a candidate forum this weekend at UNLV, Democratic presidential hopefuls are lining up events around the Las Vegas Valley in an attempt to …

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