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Carson City community radio KNVC partners with local warming shelter, seeks item donations

KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio is partnering with Night Off The Streets, also known as NOTS, Carson City's winter homeless program. KNVC is collecting items they could use in their warming shelter.

Parks and Rec director featured at Thursday's Carson City Native And Newcomers Club

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March 12, 2020 - 11:30am

All are invited to the Carson City Native And Newcomers Club meeting on Thursday, March 12. Our club is a nonprofit serving the Carson City area. We meet monthly except, August, for lunch and discussion.

Carson City Native and Newcomers Club

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Repeats every day until Sat Aug 17 2019 .
August 17, 2019 - 8:00am

Why not start this beautiful day by checking out our garage sale a fundraising for nonprofit organizations we support, You can find us at 716 Lander Dr., Carson City. We have a great selection of things to select from. Toddler items, household, jewelry, and more.

Fashion Show for nonprofit Pets of the Homeless at Governor’s Mansion in Carson City

Fashion Show sponsored by DV8 Salon Studio
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August 17, 2019 - 1:30pm

A fashion show sponsored by DV8 Salon Studio to benefit Pets Of The Homeless will be presented at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m. Trendy and unique fashions will be featured by Stein Mart with hair and make up being done by DV8 Salon studio, with guest makeup artist Regina Wolford from “Wake up with Make up.”

Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada Red Shoe Gala-October 4, 2019

RMHC Northern Nevada Red Shoe Gala-October 4, 2019
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October 4, 2019 - 6:00pm

Please join us for the Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada Red Shoe Gala on October 4, 2019 at the Atlantis Resort in Reno.

The evening includes dinner, silent and live auction, and a night filled with super hero fun!

Moonalice, Jerry's Middle Finger, and Jonny Mojo and Friends to celebrate at 'The Day After' festival

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August 10, 2019 (All day)

Come Play with us and see what tomorrow brings! Dance the day away and soak up the sunshine by the riverside in Placerville for "The Day After" concert, celebration of the life and memory of beloved Jerry Garcia.

Just Exactly Perfect Music Festival

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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2019 .
September 27, 2019 (All day)
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September 28, 2019 (All day)
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September 29, 2019 (All day)

Just Exactly Perfect Music Festival 2019 Join us for an intimate weekend of phenomenal music for the third annual Just Exactly Perfect "micro fest" held on the South Fork of the American River in Placerville, CA
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Riverside tent camping with flushing toilets and hot showers included with 3 day Music & Camping Ticket
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~ All day food vendors & beer and wine for purchase
~ Kid friendly happy vibe
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Non Profit Partners for 2019 are Operation Underground Railroad, Aspire Kids, and the Active 20-30 Club Placerville.

Registration has begun for Junior Giants Free Summer Baseball in Carson City

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Repeats every 5 days until Sat Jun 15 2019 .
June 1, 2019 (All day)
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June 6, 2019 (All day)
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June 11, 2019 (All day)

Junior Giants is a free, non-competitive and coed baseball program for youth ages 5-13.

In addition to playing baseball, participants learn the Junior Giants Four Bases of Character Development: confidence, integrity, leadership and teamwork, as well as the importance of health, education and bullying prevention.

Walk To Cure Arthritis

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May 4, 2019 (All day)

The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Arthritis is where we become ONE, rising up to fight this life-altering disease even harder. Where we join hand in hand to celebrate arthritis warriors and raise crucial funds for innovative research, resources and a cure. One in every four Americans has arthritis, making it the nation’s leading cause of disability. Two-thirds of those affected are under age 65, including 300,000 children. Arthritis is painful, debilitating and diminishes quality of life.

New director joins Carson City's Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City recently appointed Benjamin Korn as its new Executive Director.

"We were delighted to extend an offer to Mr. Korn because he had extensive fundraising experience as well as an MA in Non Profit Arts Management" says Casey Gilles, Board President. "The museum's Board of Directors felt these two attributes made him an ideal candidate that would chart a new course for the museum involving increased resource development, enhanced constituent engagement, and a focus on revising the museum's collection."

Artsy Fartsy: Carson City's hometown gallery for Northern Nevada Artists

Jeffery Pace might be a business owner, but his boss, he says, is the community, and he loves working as its employee.

Carson City’s own Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is a story of the age old American Dream. Pace built his business from scratch with two passions in mind: art and community.

Carson City's ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada nominated by CNN Heroes

CARSON CITY — Florence Phillips is 88 years old, and has dedicated the last 15 years to helping people in our community learn English and even become citizens. Because of her hard work, and the work of her tutors and students, the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada was nominated by CNN Heroes.

History comes alive in Carson City at the Governor's Mansion with the 'Notorious Nevadans'

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August 3, 2018 - 4:00pm

History comes alive Aug. 3 at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City. Spend an evening with some of the Notorious Nevadans that shaped our great state.

Carson City's 10th annual Concert Under the Stars to feature Jefferson Starship, Midnight North

The Carson City Greenhouse Project will celebrate 10 years of its Concert Under the Stars series this summer with rock and roll hall of famers Jefferson Starship and special guests Midnight North, a Bay Area rock and Americana jam band with ties to Dead and Company's Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, organizers announced Saturday.

Local Veteran owned Mother Natures Naturals.com helps Veterans with PTSD

Local Veteran owned startup offers products for PTSD Stress and Anxiety

Mother Natures Naturals.com is a Veteran owned ecommerce startup company in Carson City that is focused on the hundreds of thousands of Veterans with PTSD.

We also provide support for first responders, Fire Fighters and police who also suffer this traumatic mental health issue. National Studies on PTSD state that at any given time the United States has up to 10,000,000 people suffering from PTSD.

People impacted include rape victims, battered women, abused children, terrorism victims and Natural disaster victims.

Celebrate Our Ancestors

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August 19, 2017 (All day)

Historic Benton Hot Springs Non Profit is proud to offer an afternoon fundraising event "Celebrating Our Ancestors: Dedication of Benton Historic Cemetery", on Saturday, August 19th from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at The Inn at Benton Hot Springs. The cost is just $75 per person. Tickets are limited so call now to reserve yours at (760) 933-2287.

Earth Spirit Faire begins at Carson City Community Center

The Earth Spirit Faire has returned to the Nevada state capital, featuring several craft vendors and practitioners in the healing arts, massage, and intuitive readings inside the Carson City Community Center gymnasium Saturday and Sunday.

Annual Earth Spirit Faire at Carson City Community Center this weekend

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April 29, 2017 (All day)

Dozens of vendors are expected in celebration of Earth at the annual Earth Spirit Faire held this year at the Carson City Community Center this Saturday and Sunday, April 29 - 30. The faire runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

Road to the Future art exhibit winners featured at Brewery Arts Center

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January 14, 2017 - 1:00pm

The Nevada Artists Association is exhibiting the Carson City Downtown Business Association and Visitors Authority, "Road to the Future" art show at it's gallery which is located at the Brewery Arts Center.

TACH Presents World Music Award Night

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December 10, 2016 - 5:30pm

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present "World Music Award Night" on Dec 10th, 2016 @ 5.30PM.
In this event TACH is going to present it’s 4th annual award “Award of Excellence” to an artist who are having the extra ability in the field of music. TACH is going to add a new award from this year"SRIJAN Music Excellence Award" to an artist who devoted in music field as well as creating and innovating in music.

The nominee of the “Award of Excellence” is

Tea and Cookies: a Free Community Kindess Event Nov. 12

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November 12, 2016 - 2:00pm

Put on your fancy clothes and come join us for tea and cookies Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Adams Hub for Innovation at 111 W. Proctor St. in downtown Carson City.

There will be two sessions: 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm. Please arrive as promptly as possible so you can pick your teacup and find your seat.

John Bullis: Thinking About Your Collections and Treasures

It is difficult to do estate planning on how to handle your special collections and treasures. Those are items with an emotional attachment as well as whatever they are worth in dollars.

New York candidate selected as Carson City arts and culture coordinator

Mark Salinas, who runs a commercial and community design company in New York City, has been selected to fill the new arts and culture coordinator position in Carson City.

TACH presents An Evening with World Music

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July 17, 2016 - 5:00pm

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "An Evening with WORLD MUSIC" on July, 2016. The event will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute and Harp.

TACH performs "Music of India" in Washoe County District Schools & Libraries from last couple of years through Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. This organization works for community service in the field of music and in continuation TACH is presenting it's event on July 17th, 2016.

S'mores n More

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July 15, 2016 (All day)

This free community event is hosted by The Littlest Things a Carson City, a 501c3 non profit that creates free fun community events throughout the Carson Valley. This event will have s'mores, crafts and the miniature animal petting area. We will also have pony cart rides for a small donation. Click on the flier to enlarge.

John Bullis Column: Young Folks are Doing Gifts to Charity

Some younger folks are providing for the financial assistance of their parents or grandparents. If they just give money, it does not reduce the income tax for the young giver. They make the gifts from money left after they pay income taxes.

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.

Cross Culture World Music and Dance

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December 5, 2015 - 7:00pm

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "Cross Cultural - World Music and Dance" on Dec 5th, 2015. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp.

CASI Bingo

Join CASI for a fun day of Bingo where you can meet new friends, share some laughs and win raffle prizes and money. The CASI ball payout is now over $600.

Doors open and 11:30 and games start at 12:30. Buy in is $10 and extra packs are $5, all special games are $1. There is a snack bar available if you are hungry and the coffee is always free. CASI is a 501c3 non profit raising money to help build a new animal shelter.

Tach Presents Global Music and Dance Concert

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July 18, 2015 - 7:00pm

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization presents "Global Music and Dance Concert" in July, 2015. A two day concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Saxophone, Flute, Harp.

Artists presenting the event on July 18th, 2015 @ Center for Spiritual Living, 4685 Lakeside Dr, Reno at 7.00pm are:

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