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A 13-year-old Carson Middle School girl remains in serious condition after an accident Tuesday afternoon at a South Carson Street crosswalk, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Thanks to the support of local agencies, businesses and the community, Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for The Greenhouse Project has grown exponentially since its inception. Of course, this summer's Carson City event is no different. It is through the generous financial and material support that The Greenhouse Project, and also Capital FFA Chapter are able to succeed.

Come and Check us out! Huge garage sale! Tons of Stuff!
2807 Lukens Lane, Carson City, NV, 89706
No Early Birds!!! But come and join us between 8-4pm both days
Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th
Some items include:
Tools!!!
Furniture!!
Sporting Equipment!!
Bikes!!
Kayak!!
and a whole lot more

The VFW and American Legion presented a Memorial Service to honor our Military members that have past on so we may never forget.

Two people died and two are injured in a head-on crash early Saturday on Interstate 80 involving a vehicle going the wrong way near Sparks Boulevard, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Troopers responded at 3:15 a.m. to the crash west of Sparks Boulevard, involving a 1990 Mazda pickup driven by an adult male driver along with a male passenger who were traveling the wrong direction, going westbound in the eastbound travel lanes of I-80, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson. The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of family.

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:

A Fallon man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday on Highway 50 at the intersection of Pine Cone Road in Dayton. The man's wife sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno via Care Flight, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

What is Obscura Day? It's more than 150 events in 39 states and 25 countries, all on a single day, and all designed to celebrate the world's most curious and awe-inspiring places. See all Obscura Day events.

Mile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, is starting a new, one-week Jazz Camp, with sessions for middle- and high-school musicians, June 1-5, in the band room at Carson Middle School, 1140 W King St in Carson City. Both sessions are open to students from Carson City and surrounding areas in northern Nevada and California.

Do you enjoy Saturday Night Live? Then don't miss CHS's very own Monday Night Live! Glowsticks, hilarity, and dancing teachers at the Carson City Community Center on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 with student ID and $5 general admission.

Bundle up, Carson City. We aren’t afraid of a little wind, are we? The Dangberg Home Historic Ranch is celebrating our infamous Washoe Zephyr this weekend with kite making, demonstrations, and more. The Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch would love to see you at their open house on Saturday; if you’re an early riser, join them on a 7 a.m. bird walk. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting their annual Cops and Kids Open House, so head to the courthouse for some fun.

SATURDAY:

• Bird Walk at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)

What can you do to help? Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.
Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.

The next Coalition meeting is Wednesday - May 20th at 3:30pm, 1539 E. 5th St. CC, NV.

Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.

Bring your friends, acquaintances & co-workers and come hear about the huge need for foster families in Carson City and what can be done to help support the existing ones. We welcome your ideas!

In part three of this series, we will discuss the foster kids that CASA Volunteers work with. Foster kids are just that, kids. They are tall, short, fat, skinny and average sized. They have blonde, brown, black, red hair and blue, brown, hazel eyes. They have olive, freckled, light complexions. They love sports, animals, music and cartoons. They want to grow up to be doctors, fireman, models, and astronauts. They are kids.

Are you a supporter of the United States military, specifically the Sea Services? We need the Community to show that support, learn more about the wide array of missions conducted by the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League meets on quarterly basis conduction a dinner, meeting and informational speakers that talk about the various duties the Sea Services provide. This quarter’s Dinner and meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 PM and Dinner will begin at 6:30PM.

If you like to golf, then you know that golf season is here. Many golfers are gearing up to enjoy a full season on the green. Golfers of all levels must maintain strength, flexibility, and fitness to prevent injuries for a satisfying season of day to day play. Here are some occupational therapy tips for your success.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, will present Southern Drawl Band on Thursday night, May 21, 2015 in the Performance Hall.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park in Silver Springs is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of May, highlighting the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

There is no school on Monday, May 11 for Carson High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors as the seniors will be presenting their senior project boards to community members.

CHS Speech and Debate will be holding several fundraisers to help cover the cost of the National Tournament this June in Dallas.

A Carson City business organization donated $4,000— and is calling on the community to match it — to send Carson High School’s Future Business Leaders of America students to the national convention.

USDA Rural Development Nevada is reminding rural nonprofits, public bodies and Tribes that the deadline to apply for USDA's new Rural Business Development Grant is May 15.

Grant money can be used to acquire or develop land, buildings, plants and equipment; build or improve access roads, parking areas, utility extensions and water and waste disposal facilities; provide technical assistance, establish revolving loan funds and to support rural distance learning programs that provide educational or job training.

Immunize Nevada shared an important statistic Thursday from the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health: According to data from Nevada WebIZ, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and MMR-V (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) vaccination coverage rates jumped 23 percent in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the same period in 2014.

Officials attribute the increase, at least in part, to the high-profile measles outbreak that was linked to Disneyland, along with reported cases in Nevada and many other states between December 28, 2014 through April 24 of this year.

Born March 30, 1925 in Logan, Utah, passed away on April 25, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Enjoyed golf and...

NV Energy announced Tuesday that it has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to reduce rates for electric and natural gas customers beginning July 1.

Who is a CASA Volunteer?
Last time we talked about what a CASA Volunteer is. This time let's discuss who are your CASA Volunteers.

April 25, 1946 - Apr. 1, 2015Bruce Alan Ericson of Fallon, NV. Born on April 25, 1946 went on to heave...

May 31, 1935 - Apr. 15, 2015 Born in Lewiston, MN on May 31, 1935 passed away in Carson City, NV on Ap...

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the two 19-year-old men who died in a single vehicle rollover crash that happened Saturday afternoon on Highway 50 near Silver Springs. A third man remains in the hospital with serious injuries.

Chancellor Dan Klaich, Board of Regents Chair Kevin Page, and ​Vice Co-Chair Rick Trachok of the Nevada System of Higher Education are soliciting feedback from the community in preparation for the contract review of Chester “Chet” Burton, President of Western Nevada College.

Members of the public are invited to meet with NSHE officials and offer comment about Burton’s leadership of the college from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, in the President’s Board Room, located in the Bristlecone Building at the WNC Carson City campus.​

What is a CASA Volunteer?

Have you ever wondered about CASA Volunteers and exactly what it is they do?

Can you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.

THURSDAY:

• Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
• Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)