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Carson City Library looking for Bionics Camp interns
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 2:00pmThe Carson City Library is hiring three interns to assist with a series of three-day Bionics Camps to be held in 2021. Carson City high school students who are interested in assisting with Bionics Camps are encouraged to apply by Nov. 22.
Bombas socks donates 2,745 pairs to Carson City's Ron Wood center to give to those in need
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 1:07pmFor the second year, the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City has received a generous donation of more than 2,700 pair of Bombas socks to give to those in need around the community.
Carson City investigators ask for public's help identifying suspects in casino bus vandalism
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:58amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is asking for assistance with investigating a vandalism, destruction of property of a casino bus.
Nevada honors Carson City Elementary teacher for national recognition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:45amMr. Victor Garcia-Mendez, an English Second Language paraprofessional at Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City, was one of only two school employees nominated by Gov. Steve Sisolak to represent Nevada in the national selection process for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award.
Tahoe Basin Christmas tree online permit sales begin Nov. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:25amThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin selling Christmas tree permits online beginning Monday, Nov. 16.
Carson City Toyota to hold drive-thru pet food drive, adoption event this Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:03amCarson City Toyota will host a pet food donation drive and adoption event for the Nevada Humane Society this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carson City-based ESL program founder earns Governor's Points of Light Lifetime Achievement Award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 3:12pmEnglish Language Learners At-Home Program founder Florence Phillips received Nevada's highest volunteer honors with a lifetime recognition award for the all-volunteer, nonprofit Carson City-based program she established.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Civic grace, public good and a life of purpose
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 12:45pmHobbes was wrong. Life is not nasty, brutish and short. Life is nasty, and brutish, but long enough to embrace civic grace, public good and a life of purpose. By coming together in 2021 we can turn a horse chestnut into a chestnut horse, and join Dinah Washington in singing, "This bitter earth may not be so bitter after all."
Students go 'dough to dough' to raise $11K for Carson City's Eagle Valley Middle School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:42amCARSON CITY — Eagle Valley Middle School went "dough to dough" in the Parent Teacher Organization’s annual cookie dough fundraiser. In total, the gross sales were equivalent to more than $15,597. The school earned about 70 percent of total gross sales, bringing the net total to $11,034. A total of 888 units were sold.
Partnership seeks Thanksgiving food donations for Lyon and Storey counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:23amDayton Valley Urgent Care has once again partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition to help provide food to our local families during the holidays with additional drop off locations and a new partner, Thomas Real Estate Group.
Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:50amEditor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.
In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.
Carson City Chamber golf tournament raises $2,100 for Children’s Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:40amOn a beautiful Northern Nevada day, werewolves, pirates, escaped prisoners, witches, scuba divers, a Top Gun Tom Cruise look-alike, and other costumed creatures came out in force on Friday, October 30th to play in the Halloween Golf Scramble held at Silver Oak Golf to support the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Tech Express Mobile Training Lab Arrives at Western Nevada College in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 5:10pmImagine a world where a college came to you.
Well, that world is just about here with Western Nevada College’s new Tech Express Lab.
FISH hosts 'High Five Turkey Drive' this Thursday at Nissan Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 12:45pmTalk Turkey To Me! Friends In Service Helping is hosting their annual High Five Turkey Drive this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Nissan Carson City, 2750 S Carson St.
Donate a frozen turkey (sides are welcome too!) or $10 so we can do the shopping for you. Help us provide a “Holiday for the Hungry” this Thanksgiving season.
Carson City Sheriff's Office requests public's help identifying theft suspects
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 9:44amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify two theft suspects from the Carson City Home Depot at 3185 Market Street.
Carson City Toyota presents Richards Crossing with donation to support residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:29pmCarson City Toyota has presented Richards Crossing, a Nevada Rural Housing Authority affordable housing property, a $1,000 donation to help provide residents household items. Since 1985, Carson City Toyota owners Dick and Mary Campagni have been committed to giving back to the community – for every car sold, a percentage always goes right back into the Northern Nevada community.
Carson City joins law enforcement statewide in 'Click it or Ticket' seatbelt campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:26amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with other law enforcement agencies statewide starting Nov. 9 through Nov. 21 for our annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This event aims at enforcing seat belt use to help keep drivers and passengers safe.
Carson City school trustee and administrative assistant honored with NASB Awards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:17amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards Award winners. Trustee Lupe Ramirez was honored as the 2020 NASB New School Board Member of the Year and Mrs. Renae Cortez was honored as the NASB 2020 Administrative Assistant of the Year.
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.
Douglas investigators ask for public's help identifying bank drop box thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 3:21pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a theft from the night drop box at the Gardnerville US Bank.
With season's first storm arriving this weekend, NDOT prepares to keep roads clear
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:55amA strong storm will push through the Sierra and western Nevada beginning Friday into the weekend, bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures and chances for rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service.
Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for non-profit that provides comfort for children with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 3:27pmDebbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with cancer.
Salvation Army hosts Carson City, Douglas job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:34pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the flying mammal this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 3:20pmCARSON CITY — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Enrollment for 2021 Nevada health insurance plans now open through Jan. 15, 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 1:07pmCARSON CITY — On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to budget-appropriate Qualified Health Plans through the online marketplace known as Nevada Health Link, kicked off its eighth Open Enrollment Period and its second year operating as a State Based Exchange.
Nevada retailers projected to hire 4,700 workers for holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:03amRetailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the all-important holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 4,700 positions during the holiday shopping period.
Nevada Day 2020 rock drilling competition results
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 3:29pmHere are the results of the 46th annual World Championship Jack Drilling competition held Saturday at the Carson Mall as part of the 2020 Nevada Day festivities.
Nevada Treasurer’s Office: More than $28M in unclaimed property returned during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 2:16pmCARSON CITY — Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced Thursday the return of more than $28.5 million in unclaimed property to Nevadans during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division.
Statewide COVID Trace Activation pop-up performances concludes in Carson City, Reno on Nevada Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 9:25amCelebrating Nevada Day in safety and style, the successful statewide socially distanced pop-up performances concluded in Reno and Carson City with multiple stops. The activation, designed to inspire the community to download and adopt the COVID Trace contact tracing app, resulted in five times the usual daily downloads indicating the community is motivated to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:45amThe results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.