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Friday, July 8: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
July 8, 2016 (All day)

We made it, Carson City. Friday has arrived and the weekend is moments away. The annual Chili Cook-off at Glen Eagles, the last few performances of Aladdin, Jr., and the all new Polynesian Festival are just about here. Tonight you’ll want to enjoy CV-41 at Living the Good Life: just the first of their outdoor summer shows. Local legend, Unkle Funkle, is hitting the stage at the Carson Nugget. Get your reggae fix at the Westside Pour House when Whiskey Lung starts jamming. Join Mike Thompson at the Plaza Hotel: the Roswell Incident is the subject of tonight’s lecture.

Hop and Mae Adams Foundation's downtown Carson City project breaks ground

The Hop and Mae Adams Foundation was joined by local dignitaries to break ground Wednesday on a much-anticipated, mixed-use project in Carson City’s downtown historic district.

The parcel bounded by Curry, Nevada, Telegraph and Proctor streets will soon be graced by a handsome, historically-inspired three-story complex that will include more than 10,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 11,000 square feet of office space and 10 upscale apartments.

Carson City Grocery Outlet partners with FISH, community members to fight hunger

Grocery Outlet launched its 6th annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive on Friday, a campaign where customers can donate food throughout July to local community service groups and food banks.

In Carson City, Grocery Outlet has teamed up with Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, and will be collecting donations now through the end of July that will go directly to FISH.

Horses front and center at STEP fundraiser

Moses and Flash enjoyed the attention of visitors Saturday at the STEP, Inc. Fundraiser held at the CAL-Ranch Store located at the corner of N. Carson Street and Old Hot Springs Road.

Teen center at Boys and Girls Club campus in Carson City celebrates opening with ceremony

The William N. Pennington Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada campus is now officially opened thanks to a Carson City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities Thursday.

Carson Tahoe offers free July wound care education seminars in Carson City and Reno

The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing and Healogics, Inc are joining together to offer free educational seminars in Carson City and Reno.

Nancy Morgan, Co-Founder of WCEI, and David A. Johnson DMD, FAAFP, Healogics Physician of the Year recipient and Regional Medical Director at the Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing, Carson City, will be co-speakers of the event.

Carson High Safe Grad volunteers recognized

Carson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2016 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!

Evans Broadcasting acquires Reno radio stations

Evans Broadcasting Company, Inc., a Carson City-based radio broadcasting business, recently purchased two Reno FM radio stations, said company spokesman Stephen Thomas.

Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada gives preview of new Carson City teen center

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada offered a glimpse of its new William N. Pennington Teen Center on Monday ahead of its June 23 grand opening celebration.

Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the community, the Club broke ground on the Carson City teen center in October 2015.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority breaks ground on Carson City facility for homeless vets

Nevada Rural Housing Authority along with several community partners broke ground Wednesday on the Richards Crossing housing facility in Carson City to benefit homeless veterans. The complex is at Jeanell Drive near the corner of North Carson Street and Winnie Lane.

Friday, June 3: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 3, 2016 (All day)

What a week. Granted, it was a short one, but school got out for the summer and we saw the weather go from a wintery chill to summery hot. Get your early primary vote in this afternoon, then stick around for the Artist Reception for the new exhibit in the CCAI Gallery upstairs in the Courthouse Building. Live music can be found at our bigger casinos, and a dj will keep you on the dance floor at Jimmy G’s, Alatte in the Carson Nugget, and Living the Good Life. Sassafras welcomes Bryan McPherson to the stage at 8 pm; you’ll want to get there earlier to take full advantage of their menu.

Complete Millwork Services Inc, is looking for experienced Journeyman Cabinetmakers and Carpenters

Competitive Wages full medical benefits for you and your family.
Please send resumes to les@cmsrno.com or come by our shop to apply in person.

The Downtown Sands Farmers Market in in Full Bloom This Summer, June 9-August 25

June 9-August 25

Shirley’s Farmers Markets and the Sands Regency are back in 2016 as hosts for the Downtown Farmers Market at the Sands. Every Thursday from June 9 to August 25 between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., local farms and other vendors will converge under the large tent in the Sands parking lot located south of 3rd Street in Reno.

MEFIYI donates to Carson Senator basketball program; more camps planned

MEFIYI and Carson Senator basketball provided 3rd-8th grade student-athletes an opportunity to receive basketball instruction earlier this year.

MEFIYI stands for Me-for-Incredible-Youth, Inc. started in 1997 by Retired NFL Player JoJo Townsell and wife Suzi. MEFIYI's mission is to support Nevada Student-athletes. MEFIYI donated $800 to Carson High School Senator Basketball Program.

Carson City boxing coach certified to train Parkinson's patients

Northern Nevadans fighting against Parkinson's Disease have a new ally in their corner.

Francisco Rodriguez, owner of Tazmanian Boxing Club in North Carson City, recently earned national certification to train individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease, a distinction that makes him unique among other area boxing coaches and trainers.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Holds National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking

(Reno, Nev.) – On May 11th and 12th, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) held its third National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking: Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Children Through Judicial Action in Reno, Nev.

Burdick Excavating Recognized by US Builders Review

Event Date: 
May 12, 2016 - 4:30pm

CARSON CITY (May 12, 2016) – US Builders Review, a TrueLine Publishing-owned business-to-business trade journal striving to build strong connections within the many sectors of the U.S. construction industry, compiles an annual Best of the United States (BOTUS) list which recognizes companies across the country. These companies commit their enterprises to success, satisfied employees, and superior projects and services.

Sorting out the rumors about The Greenhouse Project

Recently, an article was posted to Carson Now by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension promoting a spring plant sale fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, located behind Carson High School.

Although the article itself seemed very non-controversial, the comments posted to it were anything but.

Carson City Vet Council discusses changes at meeting

Members of the Carson City Veterans Community Council (CCVCC) met Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes within existing member organizations, as well as to welcome new members onto the council.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and City Manager Nick Marano, both veterans, attended Wednesday's meeting and highlighted changes to the city's new, improved web site scheduled to go public by the end of May.

Nevada Day parade to follow traditional route, partners with Carson City Visitors Bureau

The annual Nevada Day parade, which celebrates the state’s admission to the Union in 1864, will run its traditional route north to south along Carson Street in Carson City this year.

“People are used to seeing it start at William Street and ending up at Stewart Street,” said Ken Hamilton, executive director of Nevada Day Inc. “A lot of people watch the parade from the same spot every year, and we didn’t want them to have to change. We decided to stick with tradition.”

Uranium mine has historic connection to Nevada

The Department of Energy has awarded a $153.8 million contract to Portage Inc. of Idaho Falls to continue the process of cleaning up the historic uranium mine near Moab, Utah.The mine, the largest ura ...

Summit Cleaning Services Joins with Food For Thought to Combat Local Childhood Hunger

Event Date: 
April 18, 2016 (All day)

Starting Monday, April 18 until Mother’s Day, May 8, Summit Cleaning Services will donate 10 percent of their sales to Food For Thought to help combat local childhood hunger.

“Every year, we try to give back to the community in a real way,” said Stephen Jaenchen, owner of Summit Cleaning Services. In past years, Summit has helped support the NV Children’s Museum, the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center, and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.

Spring break MEFIYI, Carson Senator youth basketball camp a success

MEFIYI and Carson Senator Basketball recently provided, 3rd-8th grade student-athletes, an opportunity to receive basketball instruction during spring break.

Nevada Day Inc. Presents, History Alive Street Theatre during downtown Wine Walk

The Mayfield Gang
Event Date: 
April 2, 2016 - 1:00pm

The Cavalry is coming to Carson City this Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Nevada Day Inc. Presents, History Alive Street Theatre. Come and enjoy a "Sneak Peek" into Nevada Day Inc.'s History Alive Street Theatre Shows. The shows will be held on the first Saturday of each month during Wine Walk.

Friday, April 1: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 1, 2016 (All day)

Today may be April Fool’s Day, but this list is no joke. Need a good laugh? Improv night at the Brewery Arts Center is always a good bet. Or check out the comedy and wine ‘date night’ package at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Nugget. Sing your heart at with karaoke at Whiskey Tavern or Carson Lanes. The Lost Mountain Band at Casino Fandango will get you groovin. Living the Good Life is the place to be to help DJ Bobby G ring in another birthday.

FRIDAY:

Save Mart on Highway 50 East now closed

The doors of the Save Mart Supermarket on Highway 50 East in Carson City closed for business on Saturday, March 26, to make way for the store's conversion to Food Maxx, security personnel on the property said today.

The grocery chain decided in February to turn the property at 3325 Highway 50 East into a Food Maxx grocery store, a warehouse-style brand owned by Save Mart Supermarkets, Inc.

Spring break basketball camp offered for Carson City area youth

A three-day Spring break youth basketball camp will launch later this month for Carson City area boys and girls in the third through eighth grades.

UNR symposium designed to teach emergency responders how to use drones

The first-ever symposium on the uses of aerial robotics systems and autonomous vehicles for emergency first responders is being hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno April 6-8.

Nevada Day organizers looking at reversing course of parade

The organizers of the annual Nevada Day celebration are considering changing the course of the parade to move from south to north on Carson Street.

The staff of Nevada Day, Inc. met on Tuesday with Carson CIty officials to go over the planned changes for the parade. The basic outlines for the plan have the parade starting on South Carson Street at 10th Street, continuing north before taking a right turn on William Street, and ending at the intersection with Stewart Street.

Carson City public works to break ground on first phase of water facility

Event Date: 
March 21, 2016 - 10:00am

The Carson City Public Works Department will hold a March 21 groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase 1A improvements at the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The $30 million project is for the repair and rehabilitation of major components of the sewer plant to ensure continued compliance with State and Federal permits.

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