giving back

CARSON CITY — In honor of Veterans Day, the Carson Nugget is offering two free tickets for its Al Stewart concert on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m. to active duty service members and veterans. These tickets also get service members and veterans and a guest into the meet-and-greet with Stewart at 8:30 p.m.

The Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.

For the eighth year, Carson City Pediatric Dentistry is offering its candy buy-back program for children who bring in their Halloween candy in exchange for cash.

Meals on Wheels Carson City sent up the bat signal today to seek local superheroes to join The Reliables, a team of community-minded folks determined to tackle hunger and loneliness in Carson’s home-bound senior population.

Dr. Melissa Jones of Carson City Orthodontics has given over 30 scholarships for free orthodontia work to deserving youth in Carson City since 2012. All she asks in return? For the recipient to perform community service hours as a “smile ambassador.”

For the past four years, Angels With Flowers has donated floral arrangements to hospitals and senior care centers throughout the Carson City area. On Monday, the program, established by local florist Lori Morris, donated its 99th and 100th arrangement of 2018.

DLL Technologies, LLC, headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, is 2018 “Best of Computer Repair” winner for San Gabriel Valley, Calif. Industry-leading customer care and technology support services coupled with cost-effective options drove customers to cast the most votes to secure DLL Technologies’ honor.

Carson City's Grocery Outlet is holding a food drive to benefit Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, now through July 31 as part of the companywide Independence from Hunger campaign.

Paying it forward is not a cliche to Grant Denton, who has come full circle in his recovery from a homeless heroin addict to director of peer recovery specialists at The Life Change Center.

Realtor Ginger Easley celebrates 10 years with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates. Easley is a 2015-2016 PLATINUM Member, 2010-2016 RE/MAX 100% Club Member and a 10-year member of Buffini & Company, a national real estate referral organization.

Easley serves Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Carson City, Wellington, Smith Valley, Dayton, Topaz and Lake Tahoe (NV side only).

Carson City is encouraging local support and the use of hashtags to nominate the capital city for a $20,000 grant offered through the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Disney Company to improve a local park.

January is National Blood Doner month and Carson Medical Group is collectively giving back to our community by organizing an employee only Blood Drive. Over 26 employees have generously reserved time away from their busy schedules to give blood.

We have organized a blood mobile to arrive on Monday, Jan. 22, between 1-5pm at our Mountain Street facility as well as 1/30/18 between 1-5pm at our Medical Pkwy facility.

Charlie Abowd, award-winning chef and co-owner of Café at Adele’s in Carson City, presented a class in the Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes — A Healthy Lifestyles Program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, on Friday.

As I write this last column before Christmas, I know I’m supposed to be full of holiday spirit but I’m going to get personal. The last two weeks have been challenging. It’s making me struggle to find the meaning of this season. So I ask for your help despite the fact you may need to break out the tissues.

The owner of Slot World in Carson City, Mike Pegram, has made a $10,000 contribution to Holiday with a Hero after serving more than 700 plates of food Saturday to patrons of Betsy's Big Kitchen restaurant inside the casino.

Two big holiday campaigns are underway at Nevada Humane Society, aiming to find homes for 1,200 homeless pets and raise $50,000 for their ongoing care between two shelter locations. Will you be giving back this holiday season to help them reach this goal?

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.

Enjoying a meal on Saturday could make Christmas a little brighter for a child in need this year. On the heels of its grand reopening, Slot World Casino in Carson City is hosting a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero, which pairs first responders and other community leaders with low-income children for a holiday shopping spree.

DAYTON, Nev. — Community Roots garden center has expanded to offer unique gifts, floral arrangements, and holiday centerpieces and is now located at 209 Dayton Valley Road. Part of the nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey, Community Roots and Shoots' proceeds help support community and school gardens, teen job skills programs and more.

For many of us, our bowls are never empty. That cannot be said for those less fortunate who live paycheck to paycheck or live in the various motels filled with those who cannot afford permanent housing for their families.

CARSON CITY — With rain pounding outside, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada broke ground inside on its new controlled entry on Thursday, Nov. 16, located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.

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

When Artsy Fartsy owner Jeffery Pace moved his art gallery out of the tidy 400 square-foot cottage at Telegraph Square and into a Victorian home around the corner along Nevada Street, his plan was to keep the original building and turn it into an artist studio.

Carson City's Grocery Outlet will be running a food drive to benefit the Ron Wood Family Resource Center Food Bank beginning Saturday, July 1 through July 31.

Mountain bike enthusiasts will have a few more days to enter the raffle to win a new bike as a fundraiser for Epic Rides.

Are you ready for good food, great company, and an even better cause? Join Nevada Humane Society this Thursday, May 25, at Café at Adele’s to raise money and awareness for homeless pets! It’s part of Nevada Humane Society’s Bone Appetit program, featuring local restaurants giving back to charity.

“Bone Appetit is a win for everyone, bringing growth to the restaurants, financially supporting homeless pets, and of course, allowing families and couples to enjoy a good night out!” said Kimberly Wade, Communications Director for Nevada Humane Society.

VOICE, a program that assists students with disabilities obtain employment was recently honored by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its volunteer efforts with the organization.

Dick Campagni, owner of Carson City Toyota Scion and the Campagni Auto Group, issues an annual challenge to Carson City — he’ll match your donations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada dollar for dollar up to $10,000 during the months of March and April.

Carson City startup LuDela is inviting the Northern Nevada community to a high tech, candle-lit Happy Hour at the Studio at Adams Hub for Innovation, Wednesday, March 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

When the Penguin Drive-In closed 20 years ago, all of the recipes for its beloved fare seemingly went the way of the Do-Do, too.