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Charters of Freedom Carson City setting completed, donations sought

A display of the Charters of Freedom — etched replicas of the United States Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights — can now be viewed by the public at the Carson City Courthouse located at 885 East Musser Street, said local project organizer Chuck Slavin.

Opioid Recovery and Yerington Student Leadership Topics At Coalition Meeting

Lyon and Storey Coalition Meets May 10th
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May 10, 2018 - 9:00am

SILVER SPRINGS — For more than a decade, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties has hosted monthly breakfast meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Diverse local, state, federal and tribal groups and community volunteers share news and collaborate on system changes that improve access to affordable, local food and to health care, and that support community-based, sustainable economic development.

True Grit: A Celebration of Old West Culture featured at Nevada State Museum in Carson City

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May 12, 2018 - 10:00am

True Grit: A Celebration of Old West Culture from miners, pioneers, ranchers and outlaws, will be featured this Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

'Imagine Not Being Able to Read' posed as a question for Leisure Hour Club members

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May 16, 2018 - 6:00pm

Jan Whitemore, Executive Director of the Carson City Literacy Volunteers, will be the featured speaker at the Leisure Hour Club’s next dinner meeting on Wednesday, May 16. The Leisure Hour Club will also announce the donation of $500 to the Literacy Volunteers at the event in recognition of the organization’s outstanding work.

Danny Miller joins In Plain Sight Marketing’s design team

Carson City marketing, communications and public relations agency, In Plain Sight Marketing LLC, has hired Danny Miller, an award-winning graphic designer, to lead its creative and digital operations. The agency's client base includes organizations in Carson City, Reno, Douglas County and Yerington.

Community Spotlight: Littlest Things in Carson City making big difference

Having an impact on a community like Carson City does not require anything monumental.

Think smaller, not larger. As in dwarf goat size.

Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'To Kill A Mockingbird' with Advanced Youth Orchestra to perform before show

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Repeats every day until Tue May 01 2018 .
May 1, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" with special guest Carson City Symphony Advanced Youth Orchestra, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall on May 1.

Nation’s founding documents coming to Carson City with permanent display

Carson City will be the first location in the western United States to host a permanent display of America’s founding documents, organizers with Carson City Charters of Freedom and Foundation Forward, Inc., have announced.

Concert lineup announced for 2018 Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series

The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City is underway with Thursday's announcement of the 2018 Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series lineup of artists who will perform at the Brewery Arts Center’s Minnesota Street Stage each Saturday through summer.

May events in Lyon, Washoe counties celebrate Nevada's historic preservation and archaeology

CARSON CITY — Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Nevada agencies and organizations have worked hard to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the Silver State, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.

Open House this Sunday at Carson City's historic Wungnema House

Visit the Wungnema House and learn about the house and others the family built.
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April 29, 2018 - 2:00pm

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House.

Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe? Just want a look inside?

Dental Services for Kids: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to stop in Carson City, Gardnerville

Access to affordable, convenient dental care can be a challenge. Nevada Health Centers offers oral healthcare to children on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, which will make stops May 1-3 in Carson City and Gardnerville.

Soroptimist to present Ruby Award to Cheryl Bricker, grant funds to local nonprofits

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April 25, 2018 - 12:00pm

Around the world, many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women work to improve conditions for women and girls through their personal or volunteer efforts; others do so through professional avenues.

Willden to Keynote League of Women Voters Annual Meeting on April 28

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April 28, 2018 - 10:00am

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will hold its annual membership meeting on Saturday April 28, 2018, beginning at 10 am at the Western Nevada College in Carson City, Aspen Building, Carson Nugget Hall. Prospective members and guests are welcome.

Michael Willden, Governor Sandoval’s Chief of Staff, will be the keynote speaker focusing on the upcoming 2019 legislative session and Nevada’s future regarding health care including mental health and the opiod crisis.

Carson City's Boys & Girls Club’s Sampson in D.C. to advocate against after school program cuts

Matt Sampson, director of operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada in Carson City, travels to Washington, D.C., April 18-19, to advocate for afterschool programming threatened by cuts in the proposed 2019 federal budget.

Thursday Hike to Spooner Lake sponsored by Muscle Powered

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May 31, 2018 - 8:30am

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the Highway 50 Park n Ride where we will carpool up to Spooner Lake.

Thursday Hike to Kings Canyon Road sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 24, 2018 - 8:30am

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead.

Thursday Hike to VeeCee Canyon sponsored by Muscle Powered

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May 10, 2018 - 8:30am

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Avenue.

Thursday Hike to Clear Creek Trail, upper end sponsored by Muscle Powered

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May 3, 2018 - 8:30am

THE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 8:30 AM STARTING IN MAY!

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the Highway 50 Park n Ride where we will carpool or caravan to the starting point off of Golf Course Road.

Tuesday Evening Hike: Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 29, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road.

Tuesday Evening Hike to Kings Canyon Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 22, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead.

Tuesday Evening Hike to V & T Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 15, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. We will take the trail past WNC and continue up in the hills north of Combs Canyon Road.

Tuesday Evening Hike to Goni Road sponsored by Muscle Powered

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May 8, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet just east of the gates for the Cinderlite mine on Goni Road.

Tuesday Evening Hike to VeeCee Canyon sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 1, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Avenue.

Friday Morning Walk to Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
June 1, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors and see this beautiful waterfall! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead.

Tuesday Morning Walk to Kings Canyon Waterfall sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 29, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors and see this beautiful waterfall! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead.

Friday Morning Walk to Empire Ranch Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 25, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road.

Tuesday Morning Walk to Empire Ranch Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 22, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road.

Friday Morning Walk to Sonoma Park sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 18, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street, corner of Sonoma and Fremont Street.

Tuesday Morning Walk to Sonoma Park sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
May 15, 2018 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street, corner of Sonoma and Fremont Street.

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