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Obituary: Arnold L. Wetzstein
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 4:21pmArnold L. Wetzstein, 93, a resident Of Carson City, NV since 1977 passed away May 17, 2012 in Carson City. Arnold was born April 3, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa to Ernest and Clara Wetzstein. He is...
West Side Cruiser Ride 2012
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 9:38amMemorial Day Fun at Evergreen Gene's Inc.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 6:51pmMemorial Day At Evergreen Gene's Inc.
Monday May 28, 2012
11:00 to 3:00
Complimentary Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
25% off store items for Veterans
!! Psychics Available !!
Sandie's Psychic Stones - Stone Reading by Sandie
Angel Answers - Angel Card Readings by Loretta
In The Parking Lot At 1811 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV
For More Information Contact Gene or Rowena at: 882 - 1807
Wine, Art & Music: Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale & Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:16pmWine, Art & Music: Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale & Open House
Date Saturday, June 02, 2012
Time 10:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT
Where Brewery Arts Center
449 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Event description Put it on your calendars!
Join us for a fun and entertaining day of great art, gift ideas, music, song and food at the Brewery Arts Center Summer “Kick Off” Art Sale and Open House. Held in conjunction with the Carson City Wine Walk.
Carson City--Awash with Underutilized, Uncoordinated Libraries
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 12:13pmDid you know that our relatively small community has 26 libraries which are not managed, operated or funded in an integrated way?
Each of the 22 private and public schools has its own library. Then there are four public libraries (Western Nevada College, city, State Library and Archives, State Law Library). Two of these libraries (State Library and Archives and the State Law Library) are woefully underutilized.
Obituary: Donna J. Sunderland
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 11:13amDonna Jean Sunderland, 75, passed away at her home in Dayton, NV, on May 7, 2012 with her family at her side. Donna's greatest passion was helping her family. Donna will be interred at Monument Hil...
Cycle Pub NV at the BTWW Party
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:10amCycle Pub NV will be at the Firkin and Fox for tonight’s May 18th Bike to Work Week Party! They will be doing two tours, one hour each, at $10 per rider. The pub must be full (14 riders) before departure.
Flat Tire Repair Clinic at the Bike Smith
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:13amSo you’re out on your bike, 15 miles away from home, and you get a flat. No problem! Just grab your spare tube, your pump, and… What’s that? You don’t know how to fix a flat tire?
Obituary: Dennis D. Flatt
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 4:01amDennis D. Flatt, 64, was born November 6, 1947 in Ada, OK and passed away May 9, 2012 in Moundhouse, NV, where he resided since 1991. He was a Navy Veteran of Vietnam and was a miner for 16 years. ...
Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours: Living the Dream Celebration Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:43pmJune 14 2012
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours invite you to celebrate life and join them as they release Living The Dream with a special CD Release Concert at the Brewery Arts Center on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 pm. (Also celebrating Antsy's Birthday & 20 years in Music!) Tickets are available online at www.breweryarts.org
Bike to Work Week Party at the Firkin and Fox
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:55pmIt’s great to see the bicycle miles and trips rack up from our Corporate Challengers! If you haven’t been keeping track, go check out the daily totals posted on the Muscle Powered blog. We’re going to have a big party at the Firkin and Fox on Friday night the 18th to celebrate everyone’s hard work this week. In addition to announcing the winners of the Corporate Challenge, we’re going to have live music from Notch 8, and a raffle with prizes you don’t want to miss out on.
Obituary: Patricia Ann (Wich) Anderson
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 4:01amPatricia Ann (Wich) Anderson, 78, of Minden, Nevada, passed away April 19, 2012 in Carson City, NV after a brief illness. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on March 14, 1934, to Kenneth Wich and D...
Cub Scout Pack 837 Third Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 2:15amCub Scout Pack 837’s Third annual Garage Sale Fundraiser
Come down and buy something and help Carson City’s local scouts
Saturday, May 19th 2012
8:00 am to 1:00 pm no early birds please!
2nd and Division St Carson city, NV
Carson City Pottery Offers Classes, ages 7+
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 2:52pmCarson City Pottery offers classes in working with clay. The class sizes are small, so that individual attention may be paid to each student. Classes are ongoing at levels from beginner through advanced. Please visit Carson City Pottery on facebook for more information.
We are located at 813 N Carson Street, in the basement of the Children's Museum of Northern NV. Contact: 775-313-8628, or Carsoncitypottery@yahoo.com
Nevada State Lawmakers Relying On Political Action Committees In 2012 Election Contests
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 6:29amCARSON CITY – They have names like “A Better Nevada PAC”, “A Bolder Nevada” and “The Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus”.
They are all political action committees formed or renewed by state lawmakers this year to help promote their parties, push their candidates and protect their ranks in an effort to maintain and/or win control of the Assembly and Senate.
Obituary: James D. Roy
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 4:01amJames D. Roy, 74, of Gardnerville, NV. passed away April 18, 2012. Jim was born November 11, 1937 in Madawaska, ME. to Phillippe and Nora(Ouilette) Roy. Jim has been a resident of Gardnerville ...
Bicycle Maintenance Class at Bike Habitat
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 4:49pmThe Bike Habitat will be giving a free class this Wednesday the 9th at 6PM. The topic of the class is “Home Maintenance for your Bicycle”. Learn how to keep your bike running safely and efficiently between bike shop tune ups. This clinic will cover both MTN and Road Bikes.
Ride with Carson City’s Leaders
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:31pmA combination of great weather and growing enthusiasm for cycling in Carson City is getting getting people out there on their bikes, and the ride with Carson City’s Leaders on May 7th was no exception.
Christopher Lash: My side of the story
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 2:14amEditor's Note: The story about this person's court trial is here.
As some of you already know, I have been charged and convicted by a jury of “Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm” on April 26th of 2012 in Carson City, NV. To get to that, we have to go back to the morning of March 25th of 2011.
The Mono Lake Story
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:01amCarson City Library will present “The Mono Lake Story”, a film, on Thursday, May 3rd, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A previous article provided an earlier date for the showing of this DVD, Thursday, May 3rd is the correct date. Mono Lake Committee Volunteer Jackie Stroud will be on-hand for questions and discussion about the restoration of this diverse ecosystem.
THE MONO LAKE COMMITTEE AND RESTORATION
Three Nevada teams Compete at 2012 World Robotics Championship
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 2:03pmQualifying for a seed at the World Championship Robotics Championships is no easy feat. Teams compete in their local area to receive a coveted invitation to the international robotics champions at the World Festival, also known as the "Superbowl of Smarts".
Teams become ambassadors for their region and schools, and take on the additional challenge to earn their way to St. Louis, MO. Held at the Edward Jones Dome, in the biggest FIRST® Championship ever, 12,000 students from 32 countries competed in three robotics championships.
Bike Movie Night at Sassafras
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:47pmIf you haven’t been to a movie night at the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in downtown Carson City, you’re missing out on a good time! Every Monday night they show a fun film in the plan:b lounge area, and you can order great food and drinks while you enjoy the movie. Free popcorn, and movie commentary / trivia from Mike the host. This week the movie will have a bicycle theme, and you are are encouraged to ride your bike to the show!
KOLO8 News covers the "CRIME SCENE Flash MOB" protest in front of NV AG Catherine Cortez Masto's Carson City Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 10:38amKOLO8 News covers the "CRIME SCENE Flash MOB" protest in front of NV AG Catherine Cortez Masto's Carson City Office.
Protesters rallied with a 4 foot by 150 foot long "CRIME SCENE" banner!
Protesters each have their individual complaints against the Attorney General, NDOC, NHP, the Governor and Reno DA Dick Gammick.
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week - A time to review your homeowner’s insurance
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 11:30amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s insurance carriers have reported to the Nevada Division of Insurance (Division) that they have received around 1,100 claims as a result of the Caughlin Ranch and Washoe Drive fires. The dollar amount of these claims, mostly due to fire, wind or smoke damage is approaching $35 million.
These insurance claim estimates show the dangers of wildfire. Nevadans should take action during Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week (NWAW) to prepare their homes and evaluate their insurance to prepare for wildfire season.
Obituary: Jeffrey "Jeff" Dwayne Smith
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 4:01amJeffrey "Jeff" Dwayne Smith, 39, of Pioneer, CA, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Jackson, CA. Jeff was born in Carson City, NV on June 21, 1972. He graduated from Douglas High in 1989. He ...
Dream On Handbell Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 5:54pmThe Tintabulations Handbell Choir will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 28th for a 2:00 p.m. performance! Their selections will include nocturnal motifs and several well-known pieces from Disney movies. This is free performance and all ages are welcome!
The First Presbyterian Church of Carson City is located at 115 N. Division St., Carson City, NV 89703
State Lawmakers Call For Review Of 20-Year Solar Contract
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 5:01pmCARSON CITY – State lawmakers today approved $46,284 from a legislative contingency fund to help the Nevada Office of the Military cover a budget shortfall due to high energy costs resulting from a solar project built at three of its sites around the state.
But lawmakers also asked for an attorney general review of the 20-year deal with Sierra Solar to see if the 15 cent per kilowatt hour charge for the electricity can be modified. The rate is now higher than what the agency could get buying power directly from NV Energy.
Nevada Emergency Management Promotes Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 4:09pmCARSON CITY - This time of year is a perfect occasion to Be a Force of Nature and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is proud to be promoting severe weather preparedness week. To help spread the word and make its employees and members of the community better prepared, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management is committed to being a leader for weather-readiness by knowing the risk, taking action and being an example.
Solar Day in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:41amThere will be two events today in Carson City dedicating new solar generation installations.
This morning at 11:30 a.m., Officials with Western Nevada College, Black Rock Solar and NV Energy will be celebrating completion of a 200-kilowatt solar project at the WNC college. NV Energy will be presenting a check for $940,000 to the college as part of the company's SolarGenerations program to help offset the cost.
Obituary: Major George N. Class
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 4:01amMajor George N. Class, 72, passed away April 12, 2012 in Carson City, NV. George was born February 9, 1940 in Chico, CA to Walter and Leola Class. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine ...