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Nevada Groups Bring Science, Engineering, Arts and More to Silver City Summer Program

Silver City's annual summer program included a robotics workshop.

Silver City, Nevada - Many groups and volunteers came together once again to make the annual summer program in Silver City a success. Each year since 2003, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey (HCC) has co-sponsored some of the free, public programming in STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math - that the historic Comstock community offers annually in partnership with nearly a dozen groups and lots of community volunteers.

Recap: Silver City Summer Concerts, Art Shows, Engineering Camps, and More

One of 12 new postcards for Silver City designed by marksearch.

Silver City, Nevada – The historic Comstock town Silver City offers a wide range of public programming year round, but the community really goes "all out" during the summer months.

New vice principals named at Carson City schools

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of four new vice principals for the 2017-2018 school year: Mrs. Michelle Cleveland at Bordewich Bray Elementary, Mrs. Chelise Crookshanks at Carson Middle School (CMS), Mrs. Julie Cowan at Al Seeliger Elementary and Mrs. Cheryl Richetta at Fremont Elementary School.

Senator Square: No student is an island

In his 1624 prose poem, “No man is an island” John Donne writes about the symbiotic relationship between one human being joined to all human beings, how the loss of one effects everyone negatively and how the strength of one can impact everyone positively.

CHS Career and Technical Education ag teacher attends STEM curriculum workshop

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Charles Mann, agriscience educator at Carson High School, recently attended an 8-day professional development institute at the University of Nevada, Reno to teach the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) course in the CHS Career and Technical Education agriculture program during this school year.

Morning of Fun for Preschoolers and Their Parents Tuesday August 22

Free activities for preschoolers and their parents this Tuesday at 10am.
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August 22, 2017 (All day)

Silver City, Nevada- United Way's annual "Tune into Kids" Fun Fair for preschoolers and their parents takes place Tuesday, August 22 from 10am to noon at the Silver City town park (next to the Silver City School House/community center at 385 High Street.) Silver City is located on the Comstock, 3 miles from Virginia City and 12 miles from Carson City.

Wednesday, Aug. 16: Things to do in Carson City

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August 16, 2017 (All day)

This summer is flying by and the fun is heating up.

Nevada second state to have ESSA plan approved by U.S. Department of Education

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of Education informed Gov. Brian Sandoval Wednesday that Nevada’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan has been approved – the second state to receive federal approval. The approval is the culmination of 20 months of stakeholder engagement to craft a plan by Nevadans and for Nevadans.

Carson City School District to offer preschool at Boys and Girls Club

The Carson City School District has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to house a new Pre-K (preschool) classroom at the Carson City clubhouse located at 1870 Russell Way. Twenty students between the ages of 4 and 5 will receive full-day instruction this school year Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club host robotics camps at WNC July 17th – July21st.

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July 17, 2017 (All day)

Members of the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club will be hosting robotics camps at Western Nevada College July 17th – July21st.
There will be two separate sessions to meet the needs of different ages: the morning session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will be targeted to grades K - 4th and will use the LEGO WeDo robotics kits; the afternoon session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) will be targeted to grades 4th - 8th and will use the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics kits.

Tuesday, June 27: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 27, 2017 (All day)

It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time to explore another one of Carson City’s great walking trails with Parks and Recreation. The Ambrose Carson River nature area in on the list for today, so grab some water and sunscreen and enjoy the fresh air. Learn about CASA, and what they do for the children of our valley, during an informal meet-and-greet at San Rafael Coffee. It’s all hands on deck for the Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival; a meeting for the volunteers is tonight at Battle Born Harley Davidson. Grab your cowboy boots and head out to Carson Lanes for line dance lessons.

Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club to host Carson City robotics camps at WNC

Event Date: 
July 17, 2017 (All day)

Members of the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club will be hosting robotics camps at Western Nevada College in Carson City, July 17-21.

Engineering Fun for Kids this Tuesday in Silver City

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June 20, 2017 - 10:00am

SILVER CITY — Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey to organize a free, public program with guest teachers leading fun, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

Tuesday, June 13: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 13, 2017 (All day)

The thermometer will inch up some today; still not ‘day at the beach’ warm, but better than yesterday. Sierra Nevada Forums brings you some good information about the pitfalls and dark side of social media: join in the conversation at the Brewery Arts Center. The monthly Mile High Jazz Band show moves from Comma Coffee to the stage in McFadden Plaza, so it’s a free poetry and jazz show for all. Take a tour of the Stewart Indian School as part of today’s Parks and Rec Easy Walk. The historic site will be bustling with the annual Father’s Day Pow Wow come Friday.

TUESDAY:

Free Arts and Science Events This Summer in Historic Silver City

Summer fun at the Silver City School House each Tuesday.
Event Date: 
June 13, 2017 - 10:00am

Each summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has offered free, public programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Last week the annual program kicked off with a blues concert in the park, and this Tuesday, June 13 the program continues with science activities led by Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension (UNCE).

Mylo McCormick Blues Concert Tuesday in Silver City

Mylo McCormick Performs at the Silver Pavilion June 6
Event Date: 
June 6, 2017 - 10:00am

SILVER CITY - Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to the Comstock and enjoy a morning in the shaded Silver City park with a free acoustic blues concert by Mylo McCormick on Tuesday, June 6th from 10am to noon.

He’ll perform on the town’s new outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, located adjacent to the town community center, known as the School House, at 385 High Street.

4-H 2017 Summer Youth Day Camp offered in June

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Repeats every day until Fri Jun 30 2017 .
June 26, 2017 - 9:00am
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June 27, 2017 - 9:00am
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June 28, 2017 - 9:00am
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June 29, 2017 - 9:00am
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June 30, 2017 - 9:00am

Carson City Cooperative Extension is looking for youth interested in the the 4-H 2017 Summer Day Camp. The camp is a week of fun and educational activities designed around exploring Carson City and surrounding areas.

Rotary Club of Carson City announces 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year

Local educators Lacey Carey and Shanall Cavener were honored Tuesday as the Rotary Club of Carson City's Teachers of the Year.

Senator Square: Three teachers who light up Carson High School

Every year, Ormsby County Education Association and the Carson City School District sponsor “The Light of Education” awards, and this year’s CHS winners are Ann Britt, Johanna Davis, and first year teacher Monica Chavez who said, “I felt very shocked, honored, and blessed about winning the award.”

Mathematics Council recognizes three Carson City math teachers

Kristin Cable, Eagle Valley Middle School; Shanell Cavener, Carson High School and Wendy Petty, Carson Middle School, were honored last week as Outstanding Math Educators by the Northern Nevada Mathematics Council.

Empire Elementary celebrates Multicultural Math Around the World Night tonight

Empire Elementary School will celebrate many different cultures Tuesday night with their Multicultural Math Around the World Night. Families will learn as they explore and take home fun activities. In addition, families will learn about the school’s math curriculum for next year and ways to support their children throughout the summer.

National Geographic giant traveling map comes to Carson City school

Students at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City will be exploring North America in a big way — with one of the world’s largest maps of the North American continent. The map, measuring 35 feet by 26 feet, gives student explorers an interactive experience through rich content and exciting activities that make geography fun.

Senator Square: New Star Wars club at Carson High School

Just when things could not get any better, the Star Wars Club, initiated by CHS students, hit light speed at CHS. To date, CHS Advisor, physics, astronomy, heliophysics coordinator, and head freshman football coach Jim Bean said the club has had two meetings so far.

Carson City School District honors Employee and Educator of the Year

CARSON CITY — Tedra “Teddy” Cook, 7th grade teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Bridget Gordon, 21st Century Solutions Program coordinator at Carson High School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

Senator Square: CHS students to present Senior Projects

Carson High School students worked tirelessly over the previous eight months to prepare for Carson City community volunteers, many of them CHS graduates who completed the Senior Project themselves, to evaluate both their portfolios and their speeches to be delivered Saturday.

Capital City Farm Days to teach youth about agriculture in Nevada

Event Date: 
April 20, 2017 - 8:30am

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H's Capital City Farm Days in Carson City is set for April 20-21. There will be 28 presenters teaching elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.

Considered state's most energy efficient district, Carson City schools embark on upgrades

Carson City School District, in partnership with McKinstry, a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and managing high-performance buildings, has begun a series of building modernizations that will save the district $357,000 annually through reduced utility and operational costs.

Senator Square: Community helps Carson High dance into spring

The support received from the community of Carson City is enough to make people from all over the country want to relocate. Former students know there are no special funds available for high school clubs to organize a prom or enjoy interscholastic competition.

Tickets still available: Fundraiser tonight at Governor's Mansion to benefit CHS bands

Event Date: 
April 8, 2017 - 5:00pm

The Carson City Band Association, Inc. is hosting its annual Wine, Music, Raffle and Silent Auction “Let’s Wine Together” fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion this Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and may be purchased at the door.

Fundraiser at Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson High School bands

Event Date: 
April 8, 2017 - 5:00pm

The Carson City Band Association, Inc. is hosting its annual Wine and Silent Auction “Let’s Wine Together” fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion this Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 5-7:30 p.m.

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