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"Magical" - The Music of Disney

The Music of Disney
Event Date: 
May 19, 2019 - 7:30pm

Sierra Music Society is pleased to announce that the always popular “P’Opera!” is planning a fun-filled evening with “Magical” – The Music of Disney at Napa-Sonoma South in Reno at 7671 S. Virginia Street on Sunday, May 19. Treat yourself, your friends, and your family to a delightful evening as “P’Opera!” fills the room with a vast selection of popular and well-known Disney songs.

Tickets available for upcoming parent-student school dances at Governor's Mansion, CHS

Two upcoming dances offered by two Carson City schools are aimed at family participation, with parents serving as dance partners to their children.

What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, March 27

Hello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We've been greeted with showers this morning, with more to continue today along with gusty winds. Up in the Sierra, travel will be difficult, so if you have to head to the mountains, bring your chains and anticipate delays.

Carson City arrests: Man who ran 'out of his shoes' during pursuit arrested on drug charges

A Dayton man was arrested Monday for multiple felony drug offenses following a brief pursuit in which he apparently lost his shoes, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City community father-daughter dance tickets now available

Event Date: 
March 26, 2019 - 2:00pm
March 27, 2019 - 2:00pm
March 28, 2019 - 2:00pm

The “Under the Big Top” Annual Father-Daughter Ball, a Carson City community-wide event for all ages held at Carson High School, will be April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. The event has sold out each year and will definitely sell out again this year.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 26

Hello Carson City, today is Tuesday, March 26, 2019. For those keeping score we're 2 days from opening day of Major League Baseball, 26 days away from Easter, 87 days from summer and 274 days away from Christmas. In the here and now of today, we're looking at cloudy skies and a chance of rain with more unsettled weather into Thursday.

Bachata Dance Workshop

Event Date: 
March 29, 2019 - 6:00pm

Bachata Dance Workshop

Friday March 29th
6-8 pm
Cost is $20 per person.

Level: Intermediate

Want to learn more Bachata? Here is the class for you! Bringing Latin dance lessons to carson city at Yaple's BAllroom on Carson St.
In this workshop we are going to learn some great combos that you will love. You need to know your basics to the bachata... the side basic, forward and back basic, and the basic 3 step turn in order to feel comfortable. BUT if you don't know bachata and want to learn, let us know and we will help you out!

PreSchool through 8th grade Open House at Bethlehem Lutheran

Event Date: 
April 4, 2019 - 5:30pm

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN
PRESCHOOL & K-8th Grade
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, April 4, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School
1837 Mountain Street, Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 882-5252 ext. 100 www.blcs.org

Preschool feature a curriculum based program that includes circle time, centers, art, music, snack,outdoor play, and Bible time. Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2019 and fully potty-trained in order to enroll.

In K-8th grade we strive for student growth academically, physically, and emotionally while teaching Christian values of respect and love.

Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22

Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 22, 2019. We're looking at sunshine and partly cloudy skies with breezes picking up in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of afternoon showers with the potential for rain late tonight into Saturday morning. Were' looking at a high temperature of 55. Typical spring weather. Here's what's ahead today:

Socialism, Progressivism, Etc: What’s the Difference? (opinion)

Recently, I enjoyed a very thoughtful talk by the eminent scholar and public servant, Jerry O’Driscoll. He spoke to Reno’s Hayek Club, a group that promotes limited government and individual freedom and has endowed area high schools with a fine curriculum and materials on managing personal finances.

His talk and the discussion following it addressed, among other things, similarities and differences among socialism, communism, Nazism, fascism and progressivism.

Carson Tahoe Health Foundation establishes Community Fund to provide financial resource for local families facing hardship

CARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to introduce a new initiative — The Community Fund — established to serve as a resource for patients and families facing financial hardship, who might not otherwise seek the medical treatment they need and deserve.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year

The CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.

Nevadans reminded of state law on child safety seats

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the motoring public of a Nevada law regarding child safety seats.

NRS 484B.157 is a law that was enacted to protect children who are riding in a motor vehicle with you.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for failing to register, urinating on patrol vehicle

An ex convicted felon was arrested late Friday afternoon at 5:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of W. College Pkwy for multiple misdemeanors and a felony indecent conduct offense, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Spring open burning in Carson City begins Saturday with permit

Event Date: 
March 16, 2019 (All day)

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning beginning Saturday, March 16, 2019 to April 14. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

Western Nevada College ranks third in state for RN Nursing Program

Carson City’s Western Nevada College has been awarded the number three slot in the state RN Nursing Program ranks. WNC's program ranks 3 out of 12 accredited nursing schools in Nevada.

Carson City crime log: Theft of motel towels leads to arrest for battery and drugs

A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug possession and other charges after allegedly punching a motel manager who confronted her about stealing towels, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Kidnapping suspect sought by Douglas County arrested in South Lake Tahoe

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the FBI, investigated an alleged kidnapping that happened in the early morning hours of Monday, March 11 in the Stateline casino corridor.

Expected late snowmelt pushes Carson City Off-Road cycling event to last weekend in June

Event Date: 
June 28, 2019 - 12:00pm

CARSON CITY — In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires and rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in a potentially record-setting Sierra Nevada winter, Epic Rides announced a date change of the Carson City Off-Road from June 14-16 to June 28-30.

Carson City area volunteers sought to judge senior projects, offer career guidance

CARSON CITY — As the district works on aligning workforce preparedness efforts under the Work-Based Learning umbrella, community partners will have more opportunities to share information with students including career exploration, preparation and training.

Carson City arrests: Transient booked for felony meth possession

A 56 year-old transient man was arrested Friday night at 8:19 p.m. in the area of Saliman Road and Long Street, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, having been found in felony possession of methamphetamine as well as misdemeanor drug paraphernalia.

Senator Square: First generation college graduate shares his story with CHS students

Editor’s note: The following was written by Yetti De Luca, Carson High School’s District Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

Sergio Trejo Jr., a Las Vegas native and first-generation college graduate, visited several Carson City schools recently to share his inspiring story about his admittance to medical school. Trejo presented to more than 150 students.

22-year-old arrested for felony failure to register as a sex offender after moving to Carson City

A 22-year-old man was arrested in the 600 block of E. John Street for failing to register as a sex offender after moving to Carson City a month ago.

Carson City man jailed for assault after striking female Washoe Tribe officer with his vehicle

A Carson City man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted a female Washoe Tribe police officer Wednesday morning, striking her with his vehicle as she was conducting a status check of a recent victim of domestic battery, according to the Tribe's chief of police.

El Dorado Savings Bank helps community with generous donation to FISH

El Dorado manager giving big check to FISH

El Dorado Savings Bank in Douglas County and Carson City help FISH celebrate their 40th anniversary with a generous donation.

Jennifer Baker to speak at Carson City Republican Women's luncheon

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 11:00am

Carson City Republican Women will meet on Tuesday, March 19 to hear our featured speaker Jennifer Baker, Director of Communications for the Nevada Republican Caucus.

Ms. Baker will give us an overview of the current legislative session as well as effective engagement for what is important. Our meeting will be held at the Casino Fandango grand ballroom with social time beginning at 11 a.m. and the meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.

New Nevada Visitor’s Guide showcases road trip itineraries, debuts icon-based format

CARSON CITY — Intriguing towns, oddball attractions and miles of all-to-yourself highways make the case for Nevada as the road trip capital of the United States. The new Nevada Visitor’s Guide supports that claim with itineraries for 10 adventure-filled road trips, from the Death Drive to the Loneliest Road in America.

JoAnne Skelly column: The Magic of Pollination

The purpose of all living organisms is procreation. In order to survive, creatures must create offspring. One way plants do this by making seeds. Seeds can result when pollen moves from the male anther to the female organ (stigma) of the same flower or a different flower of the same species.

Senator Square: West Point graduate, Army veteran and author visits Carson High School

Capital City Arts Initiative’s relationship with Carson High School made it possible for Caleb Cage, a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran and author to visit with CHS students where he read one of his short stories from his 2017 book "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada" and then fielded questions about writing and his background.

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