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South Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic to celebrate the 1950s and fins July 24-25

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July 24, 2015 (All day)
July 25, 2015 (All day)

The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic returns to the Tahoe Keys Marina this month for the 8th year with a celebration of the '50s, big fins and Elvis.

The main July 24-25 event will highlight boats manufactured in the 1950s and any boats with fins, which are not exclusive to the 1950s as many first generation fiberglass boats as well as some metal race boats had fins. These beauties will be joined by all classic, vintage or antique boats.

NNDA regional delegation, Carson City manager to join Sandoval on European trade mission

Northern Nevada Development Authority’s Executive Director, Robert Hooper, is set to join Gov. Brian Sandoval, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and a sub delegation from the Sierra region, including Carson City manager Nick Marano, on an upcoming trade mission to England, Ireland, Germany and Poland.

The trip, set to begin Monday, July 20, is focused on building international awareness of the economic opportunities in Nevada and creating synergies between the Silver State and European countries.

3D software created by Carson City developer wins praise at national autism conference

A new computer and software system created by a Carson City man using interactive avatars to help those on the autism spectrum with social, conversational and motivational skills made its debut at the 2015 National Autism Society Conference this month in Denver.

Column: How to have income from constructive receipt

Natalie Santangelo died March 29, 2007, owning about 21,500 shares of HCA, Inc. She had the stock certificates. But after HCA merged with another corporation in 2006, HCA stockholders were entitled to receive $51 for each share of stock. The merger agreement required HCA to deposit the funds with a paying agent.

Winners announced for weekend Carson City Brews, Bikes and Bubbly festivities

The Nevada Day Inc Committee is proud to announce all of the winners from the first BattleBorn 1864 Brews Bikes, and Bubbly event held on June 26-27. This event was held in conjunction with the Carson City Sheriff's Office Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge. Here are the winners of the many contests that were held over the weekend:

Independence Day Celebrations in the Carson City Area

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June 4, 2015 (All day)

Fourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on as well, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great Independence Day weekend!

Friday, July 3:
July Third Fireworks and Beach Party at the North Tahoe Events Center on Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe (4pm-10pm, free; vendors, contests, games, music and more; Fireworks 9:30pm; FRIDAY)

Saturday, July 4:

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Grocery Outlet partners with Dayton Food Pantry and community to fight hunger

Grocery Outlet has launched its 5th Annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive today to donate food throughout July, traditionally a time when food agencies experience the greatest need, to serve children who are off from school during the summer.

The Carson City Grocery Outlet has teamed up with Dayton Food Pantry and will be collecting donations throughout the entire month of July that will go directly to that partner.

"We are happy to help out the Dayton Food Pantry in any way we can," said Dave Cox, the Carson City store owner-operator.

Ceremony opens Carson City Motor Officer Training Challenge, downtown festival

Motorcycle patrol riders from Nevada and California were welcomed by dignitaries Saturday for the opening of the 12th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge in downtown Carson City.

The event brings dozens of law enforcement officers to Carson City annually to compete in team riding and obstacle courses along Carson Street. Saturday's events will include 2 man tethered riding, 4 man team relay, slow ride, an obstacle course and last man standing.

I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: June 27-28

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June 27, 2015 (All day)
June 28, 2015 (All day)

Bikes, and cars, and brews: oh my! Downtown Carson is awash in activity on Saturday. Battleborn Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly features the Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge, vendors, a brewfest, moustache competition and more. The Karson Kruzers are hosting their annual car show at Fuji Park, but will be making their way downtown after it’s over, so there will be plenty of cool cars to admire. Mojo Green takes the stage at 7 p.m. and you can head into the Carson Cigar Company to enjoy Reno’s newest Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Scarlett Moon at 9 p.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Karson Krusers’ Run Whatcha Brung Car Show at Fuji Park (registration 7am-9am; show and vendors until 6pm; parade to downtown 6pm)
  • Youth Theatre Carson City Showstoppers Fundraising Yard Sale on Ophir Circle, off Richmond (8am-3pm; help send them to perform at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)

Friday, June 26: Things to do in Carson City

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June 26, 2015 (All day)

Are you ready for the weekend, Carson City? I know that the Taste of Downtown is hard to beat, but the new Battleborn Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly has thrown its hat in the ring. Live music, vendors, competitions that test motorcycle driving skill and moustache growing ability. The brewfest and tasting is tomorrow night, but the fun will begin today at noon. Shine up your hot rod, the Karson Kruzers’ Run Whatcha Brung Show hits Fuji Park tomorrow, but you can register and show off your ride tonight in the Carson Nugget Parking Lot.

FRIDAY:

  • Last day to purchase tickets for the Chamber of Commerce’s 70th Anniversary celebration concert with Lacey J. Dalton at the decommissioned Nevada State Prison ( $40 per person, paid in advance only. Reservations may be made online or by calling the Chamber at 882-1565)
  • Reno Rodeo (Ticket prices range from $12 - $27) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Carson City weekend filled with motorcycles, hot rods, brews and bubbly

Classic cars, motor bikes, beer judging, tattoo and pin-up contests, food, live music and array of family-friendly activities will fill downtown Carson City and Fuji Park this weekend for three events: The Battle Born 1864 Brews, Bikes and Bubbly fundraiser, the 12th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge and the 31st Run What-Cha-Brung car show.

As Pope releases climate message, a Carson City volunteer heads to DC to lobby for solution

Following the release of Pope Francis’ much-anticipated encyclical dealing with climate change, a volunteer from the Carson City chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby will meet in Washington, D.C. with representatives and senators to press for legislation that places a fee on carbon and returns revenue to households.

Small town, big fireworks and parade July 4 in Virginia City

Fourth of July on the Comstock in historic Virginia City, Nev. promises one of the region’s longest firework displays. Echoing off Mt. Davidson at 6,200 feet elevation, the “kaboom” rocks the old 1850s historic mining community as the fireworks soar high above the town and Six Mile Canyon, making it visible from nearly anywhere in town.

James C. Fitzgerald

James Craig Fitzgerald, born November 29th, 1948 in Casper, Wyoming passed away June 12th 2015 at 1414 due to a heart attack. James is husband to Colleen Marie Fitzgerald, father to Shaun Spencer Fitzgerald, and Erin Traci Anderson (Chris), and grandfather to Hailee Alyssa Bauman.

Caught in the Act, an Evening of One Acts this weekend at the Brewery Arts Center

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Proscenium Players, Inc. brings a witty buffet of One Acts this weekend to the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
Proscenium Players, Inc., the second oldest continuously-operating theater company in Nevada will present a series of humorous One Act plays this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The themes of the Acts are as varied as:

Gov. Brian Sandoval signs tax bill

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed into law the bill designed to pay for his $7.3 billion General Fund budget.Senate Bill 483 includes not only the tax on gross receipts of Nevada businesses but an inc...

Tuesday, June 9: Things to do in Carson City

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June 9, 2015 (All day)

Welcome to Tuesday, Carson City. There is chance of rain this afternoon, so spend some time indoors checking out the new exhibit in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. ‘Industrial Art’ presents the design work of five manufacturers in the the area including American AVK, CGI Inc., Click Bond Inc., Silver State Stainless, and Vineburg Machining Inc. The official opening reception is Friday at 5 p.m. Or enjoy the art at the Nevada Arts Council, inside the BRIC building on Proctor, inside the Sierra Room of the Community Center, or in the two galleries at the Brewery Arts Center.

TUESDAY:

  • One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (7:45am sign in, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
  • Opening Day: Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

Industrial Art

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June 12, 2015 - 5:00pm

Embracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Industrial Art, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 17, 2015.

CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 12, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm.

Industrial Art showcased in CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery

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Embracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.

Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing Joins Healogics, Inc. to Raise Awareness of Chronic Wounds

The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing is partnering locally with Healogics, Inc., the country’s largest provider in wound care services, to raise awareness throughout the region about chronic wounds affecting millions of people in the U.S. The rising incidence of chronic wounds continues to be fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as obesity, and the late effects of radiation therapy. Left untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb.

Chase Named Leader in Reno-Tahoe Market

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (June 2, 2015) – Chase International was rated the leading real estate company in the Reno-Tahoe area by REAL Trends, the industry’s premier organization for tracking real estate stats across the nation.

The report, which tracked all transactions through 2014, concluded that the Lake Tahoe-based agency had $939,547,242 in residential sales volume last year, making it the top producing agency in the region, and number 183 in the nation overall. The figure was an increase from 2013, which saw a volume of $865,000,000.

Battleborn 1864 Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly features Brewfest, Motor Challenge, music, and more

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June 26, 2015 (All day)
June 27, 2015 (All day)

Battle Born 1864 ‘Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly’ and the Twelve Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge take place in scenic downtown Carson City on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 and run in conjunction with the Karson Krusers’ Run Whatcha’ Brung Show and Shine Car Show at Fuji Park.

Enter to win the Mustache competition, the 'Fast Draw' contest, the pin-up girl contest, or the tattoo competition. Meet the Naughty Tea Mistresses, the Carson Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team, and the Nevada Pony Express Riders.

Free Carson City Farmers' Market coupon books for seniors available

The Nevada Department of Agriculture encourages low-income seniors to sign up for free Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon books. The aim of the program is to supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting Nevada’s farmers.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low-income seniors.

Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing Joins Healogics to Raise Awareness of Chronic Wounds

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June 1, 2015 (All day)

The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing is partnering locally with Healogics, Inc., the country’s largest provider in wound care services, to raise awareness throughout the region about chronic wounds affecting millions of people in the U.S.

The rising incidence of chronic wounds continues to be fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as obesity, and the late effects of radiation therapy. Left untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb.

Science of climate change is convoluted!

Mr. Bush, we have some folks you can to talk to about climate change

By Mark Reynolds

It makes me nervous when someone who might become president of the United States says the science on climate change is “convoluted” and that it is “arrogant” to assert that humans are the primary cause of global warming.

That’s what happened recently when Jeb Bush, the still-undeclared presidential candidate, said the following at a campaign-style event in New Hampshire:

World Music Night for Nepal

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May 29, 2015 - 7:00pm

TACH in association with Nepalese Association of UNR & Co-Sponsored by Joe Crowley Student Union, UNR, Reno presents “A World Music Night” for an effort to support Earthquake Victims of Nepal on Friday May 29th at 7.00 PM @ The Theatre in the Joe Crowley Student Union, 3rd Floor, UNR, NV.

Please come together for this noble cause and support the Earthquake victims of Nepal. We are making it easy to donate to relief efforts through TACH International, Inc.

Featuring Artists:

Memorial Day BBQ At Evergreen Gene's Inc.

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May 25, 2015 (All day)

Come and join in Thanking all our Veterans with a BBQ at Evergreen Gene's Inc. Nursery and Gifts.
1811 N. Carson St. Carson City
All Veterans, Retired or In Service, will receive 25% discount off of total purchases at Evergreen Gene's.

RSVP offers Farmers Market coupons for Carson City seniors

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low-income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a cooperative effort provided by RSVP, the USDA, the Nevada State Commodity Food Distribution Program, the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Nevada Certified Farmers Market Association and the State of Nevada Division for Aging and Disability Services, said Susan Haas, executive director and CEO.

JOIN, Inc., opens new Carson City location

JOIN, Inc. has opened its new Carson City location at 716 N. Carson Street, Suite 108 where staff members are eager to serve residents seeking career training for in-demand occupations.

Denise Castle, Regional Branch Manager, is excited that JOIN is extending its outreach beyond Carson City to Dayton, Gardnerville, Incline Village, Minden, Silver Springs, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Virginia City, The Washoe Tribe, Wellington, Yerington and Zephyr Cove in order to enroll more individuals who have been without work and need re-employment skills through JOIN’s training programs.

Sign erected and destroyed in Silver City

Early in the week of May 3, persons unknown erected a sign near the junction of Main Street, Silver City (Highway 342), with the Truck Route (Highway 341) blaming Comstock Mining Inc., the Storey County Commissioners and the Nevada Department of Transportation for the closure of the highway (342) between Silver City and Gold Hill. Before dawn of the third day afterward, the sign had been obliterated and removed by a second party of persons unknown.

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