holiday food drive
FISH, Nissan Carson City host 6th annual High-Five Turkey Drive this Thursday to help families this season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/07/2021 - 6:53pmIt's Turkey Time! Friends In Service Helping is hosting their annual High Five Turkey Drive this Thursday, Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nissan Carson City. 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.
Nissan Carson City is located at 2750 S Carson St, Carson City.
Local realtor seeks donations for Carson Valley Food Closet; hopes to raise $1,000 to provide food for local families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 1:03pmGARDNERVILLE — RE/MAX Realty Affiliates of Gardnerville, Realtor Ginger Easley is working once again to raise funds for the Carson Valley Food Closet.
Easley has raised thousands of dollars for the food closet, along with hundreds of pounds of food through annual client gatherings and online fundraisers since 2016.
Carson City's Happy Outlet hosts 3rd annual Happy Holiday Food Drive now through Dec. 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 1:18pmHelp us feed Northern Nevada this season. The Happy Outlet's annual Happy Holiday Food Drive is our most successful event of the year. In 2019 we were able to help feed nearly 500 families. Our goal this year is to meet or exceed that.
Carson City, Douglas County's new Salvation Army captains welcome chance to ‘do the most good’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:23pmCarson City is the new home for Salvation Army Captains Dora and Mark Stearns and 17-year old son Adam. They expressed joy to be in the type of city where your neighbor comes over to welcome you the morning after you arrive, something this couple has never experienced in previous postings.
Silver City Arts’ Holiday Show and Sale Features Music, Craft Making, Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:10amSilver City Arts group's Saturday, Dec. 7 holiday event from noon to 4pm includes music by cellists Diane Kotik and Becky Crowe, a holiday craft activity for all ages led by Erich and Chali Haugen, and complimentary sweets.
The event also includes opportunities to buy unique gifts made by Comstock locals. Some of the items for sale include:
Dayton Food Pantry in need of hams, sleeping bags during holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:21pmFor the winter holidays, the Dayton Food Pantry has a goal of collecting 200 hams. In addition, the Pantry is in need of clean blankets and sleeping bags to distribute.
Olde Time Christmas brings Santa Parade to downtown Carson City this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:13pmSanta will be making an appearance with a music-filled parade through downtown Carson City this Saturday, Dec. 8. Children, veterans, and community members are welcomed to join in the parade to help escort Santa through the town.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 17
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 9:20pmThis weekend appears to have gone to the dogs — and cats — as Maddie's Pet Adoption Days continue Saturday at venues throughout the Carson City area.
Donations sought for Saturday's Dayton Food Drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:06pmA holiday food drive for Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties' Dayton Food Pantry takes place Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton, 2200 Highway 50 East.
The Ron Wood Center in Carson City donates 250 Christmas dinner baskets to local families
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:04pmThe Ron Wood Center in Carson City is distributing their annual Christmas dinner food baskets this week throughout Carson City. The baskets are being gifted to local foster families and the elderly, as well as to recipients recommended by Juvenile Probation and Safe School Professionals.
Carson City marketing firm celebrates 5th anniversary, wins NNDA award
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 5:24pmCarson City marketing agency, In Plain Sight Marketing LLC, celebrated its 5th anniversary by settling into new quarters at 311 W. Washington Street, Suite A, and taking home the Northern Nevada Development Agency’s Mark Twain award for marketing campaign of the year.
Carson City's Michael Hohl Motor Company partners with Ron Wood Center in Toys for Tots campaign
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:37pmMichael Hohl Motor Company in Carson City is once again helping out Toys for Tots and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center Holiday Food Drive. Drop off your unwrapped toy and food donation by Saturday, Dec. 17 to be eligible to win one of three Walmart gift cards totaling $500.
Dudley Chiropractic holds Annual Food Drive
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 6:32pmDudley Chiropractic in Carson City is pleased to announce that it is holding its annual holiday Food Drive. We are accepting donations for the month of November and all food received will be donated to Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: December 12-14
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 2:38am'Tis the Season, Carson City! Holiday cheer is in the wind, and we have plenty of wind right now. This weekend is jam-packed with food and toy drives, concerts, and Santa-sightings, so bundle up and have a fun time enjoying our great city.
The Carson City Plaza Hotel, Empire Ranch Golf Course have Holiday Food Drive barrels
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 3:27pmThe Carson City Plaza Hotel and the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Mallards Restaurant have a donation barrel at each location to support Ron Woods Family Resource Center Holiday Food Drive.
Won't you please help us help families going through a difficult time receive a Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket this year? "No one can do everything but everyone can do something." Thanksgiving will be here very soon. We would like to thank you in advance for your support!
Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center
801 S. Carson Street (corner of 8th and Carson Streets)
Carson City, NV 89701
Holiday Food Drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/31/2014 - 3:50pmThe Friends of the Carson City Library are having a Holiday Food Drive for the Ron Wood Resource Center. Every day right here in Carson City there are families who do not have enough to eat. Help us make a difference. Bring in a donation of canned or packaged food and pick out a free book of your choice. Bring your donation any time between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm from Nov. 3 through Nov. 15 to the book store at 711 E. Washington St.
Ring in the New Year with Divine 9 Deals
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:09pmAs we round the corner into the new year, Divine 9 courses in Carson City and Carson Valley have a number of deals and events lined up for the holidays and beyond. Go here to learn what's on tap. Also here's a reminder: Silver Oak Golf and Event Center is holding its holiday food drive. Bring three or more cans of food or non-perishable food items and get a free bucket of driving range golf balls. Bring five or more and get a bucket of balls, a hot dog and a soft drink. All food donations will be sent to Friends in Service Helping Need (FISH).