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100 Years of Religious Studies for Mormon Youth : A Legacy of Seminary Classes for High School Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 1:06pmA good education is an important component of any child’s upbringing. Combine good education with religious studies, and you gain life experiences and spiritual foundations that yield benefits for years to come. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) have long since believed in and encouraged its members to seek quality education in both secular and religious areas. Over one hundred years ago, the Church started a seminary program in religious studies for its youth.
Early Beginning
Soroptimist International of Carson City features 2013 Champagne and Shoes - A Ladies Night Out Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:54pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the community to our absolutely fabulous fundraiser, “Champagne and Shoes” – A Ladies Night Out. The event is on Friday, April 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. It will be a night of excitement, fun, friendship, contests and prizes, fabulous gourmet hors d’oeuvres and free champagne!
Nevada Women's Expo to focus on friends, family and reunion planning
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:19pmThe region's premiere women’s event, The 11th Annual Nevada Women's Expo, will take place on March 23-24 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Local ownership and production by Kristy Hawke and Destinations West, LLC has created an event people can count on year after year. For less than the price of a movie ticket, women throughout our region and beyond make this event an annual tradition to get together with their girlfriends, moms, daughters, aunts, grandmas and grandchildren.
Science Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 9:27pmScience Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes. Instructor: Chris Johnson from the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Douglas chapter.
Come learn how to use a telescope. What can you learn from them? How can I tell what I'm seeing? A great family workshop. Call for reservations today. Space is limited. Free with admission $3child/$5adult/$4seniors
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org
http://www.cmnn.org/
Prize list grows for Carson Middle School Bingo Night and Chili cook off annual blockbuster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 12:40pmWhen it comes to tradition, Carson City has many, but how many include a huge game of family bingo, served up with delicious bowls of chili and plenty of opportunities to win some really nice prizes?
The Carson Middle School Parent Teachers Association will hold its annual Family Bingo and Chili Night fundraiser, set for Friday night, March 22, 6 p.m. at the middle school's Cafetorium on King Street. Want to know how popular this event is? Well, last year more than 500 attended.
Carson City wild horse advocates speak out on BLM decision to trap Deer Run Road horses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 9:07amUPDATE 10AM: Today, the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign, a national coalition, joined forces with a Nevada State Senator and local community leaders in and around Carson City to harshly criticize the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for refusing to work with local residents to keep a small group of wild horses free. The mustang herd at issue travels between federal land in the Pine Nut Herd Management Area (HMA) and a rural area outside Carson City.
Broadband Stimulus Grant at Work in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:35pmCarson City Library Director Sara Jones announces the opening of the Carson City Library’s second floor Digital Media Learning Center, @Two.
Smoke in Carson City area from Lake Tahoe prescribed fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 4:27pmPrescribed fires at Lake Tahoe's east shore above Glenbrook and north shore have been blowing smoke into Carson City.
Fire and fuel crews with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the Forest Service began the controlled burns today. Winds in front of a storm system are pushing smoke into the area, confirmed Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi.
Here are the news releases on the burns:
Carson City Friends of Library kicks off new location, weekend sale with ribbon cutting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 11:26amFriends of the Library book lovers will now have a larger place to buy books and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce plans to launch the opening with a ribbon cutting.
Bibliography: Lives of early Nevada Comstock writers archived by the volumes
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 8:10amThis is the last installment of “The Sagebrushers.” This series was written to profile the lives and careers and credit some of Nevada’s early newspapermen. The men named in this story were some of the more prominent Sagebrushers. There were many others, but space here did not allow us to name those who also deserved recognition.
WNC veterans exhibit arrives at Wisconsin college
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 7:53amThe Western Nevada College exhibit "Always Lost: A Meditation on War" continues to travel the country, now with a stop at Wisconsin's Mount Mary College.
Marilee Swirczek, Emeritus Professor of English at Western Nevada College notes the exhibit at the college and an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The Hundred Year War On The Economy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 10:26amSometimes it takes a while to get the big picture, to see things coming into focus. Now, I am not much for conspiracy theories, but if anything looks like it is being driven by design, this is one. The theories driving it were formulated many lifetimes ago. The people whose sick minds spawned them are long dead. For the life of me I do not understand how any egomaniac could possibly get his jollies from a trend he might have started but maybe not even his great-grandson might see coming to fruition. But there it is, a hundred year timeline on several fronts.
Destruction of money
Dinner Theater Tickets Now on Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 9:53amPut on your best cruise wear and get ready for hi-jinks and murder on the high seas. Tickets are now on sale for Proscenium Players’ “Murder on the Lust Boat” at the Gold Dust West Casino and Hotel, 2171 E. William St., Carson City.
Set sail with a dimwitted captain at the helm, a perky activities director with a lustful itinerary and a wacky boatload of likely suspects on a murder mystery cruise that spoofs “The Love Boat.” The show pokes fun at crazy on-board activities and no-talent entertainers. In the end, someone is murdered and it’s up to the audience to guess the culprit.
Letter: Carson City Sheriff's Office explores NHP substation concept
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 2:00pmSeveral years ago Undersheriff Albertsen and I entertained a vision with representatives from the Nevada Highway Patrol regarding law enforcement services and unity in Carson City.
New Book Sale Location for Carson City Friends of the Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 12:14pmThe Friends of the Carson City Library has a new location for book sales. It is at 2311 North Carson Street, just behind Denny's Restaurant. There is lots of parking off of Hot Springs both in front of the building and behind it. Having a "permanent" space for our sales means that we will be having a sale very month.
The hours for our first sale in February are:
— Thursday, Feb. 14th - 3 pm to 6 pm - preview for members only
— Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 & 16 - 10 am to 4 pm for everybody
Go to www.friendscclibrary.org for information about the Friend of the Library and how to join.
Support Nevada’s Gift to the Nation
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 8:00amI wanted nothing to do with Western Nevada College’s Always Lost: A Meditation on War project when English professor Marilee Swirczek presented the idea in 2009 of personalizing the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars through literary work, combat photos, and a wall displaying the faces of U.S. military war dead since Sept. 11, 2001.
Santa, Holiday Craft Sale and Musical Theater at The Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:36pmOn Saturday, December 15th the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is hosting several holiday events. From 10am-4pm the museum will have its first annual Holiday Craft Sale. They will be featuring Carson City Pottery which is housed in the museum. Staff and students will be giving demonstrations and selling work for last minute holiday purchases. In addition, the museum gift shop will be having a one day only sale, 20% off for members and 10% off for non-members. Admission to the sales are free. Limited vender space still available. Contact Mary Ann at 884-2226
Nevada’s Pony Express Territory Facebook contest wraps up with California winner
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 11:01amThe Pony Express Territory is pleased to announce that Victor Galbraith of Auburn, Calif. has won and accepted a free overnight stay in Ely and four tickets to experience the magic of Nevada’s original Polar Express train. When notified that he was the contest winner, Galbraith said, “My wife and I are excited to be bringing our Grandkids with us. They are going to have a blast!"
The Lodge to Offer Free Respite Care
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 9:11amThe Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City will give busy caregivers a break this holiday season by offering free respite care for their elderly loved ones.
It’s often difficult for caregivers to find time for themselves and that challenge is compounded during the busy holiday season. Because of that, Lodge employees will offer the free respite help on December 12th and 19th from 11am to 3pm.
Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe brings family tradition to holiday dining
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 10:13amCamp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe’s only lakefront holiday dining for under $24 is at The Beacon. Recognized for decades as a family destination, historic Camp Richardson is authentic Tahoe. It’s beachfront location, long tradition and hearty holiday menu help keep the meaning alive.
Polar Express tickets aboard Carson City V&T have sold out; two options available for train enthusiasts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 2:44pmThe 2012 Polar Express train aboard the historic V&T Railway in Carson City has sold all of its tickets, officials said. The all-ages train ride is set for 15 different dates, Nov. 23 through Dec. 23. The V&T officially sold all 10,794 of its tickets as of Thursday, said Candy Duncan, executive director of the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Nov. 14-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:19amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 14-21.
Library Habits, Library Innovations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 7:18amLibrary Habits, Library Innovations
Guest column: Civility at work
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 10:39amI attended a League of Women Voters' meeting last week ( October 16th). I may be have been dreaming, but people were mostly civil to each other. It was a refreshing change from so many discussions I've observed over the past two years. . . mostly angry shouting matches. Marilee Swirczek wrote recently about the "shout-out" at WNC which turned unruly when some opponents of the City Center Project started pushing and shoving an invited guest. I'm glad I wasn't there.
Applications sought for three Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee seats
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 12:11amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee. There are three open positions, each for a term that expires Jan. 2017.
Locals React as McKeen Car Named National Historic Landmark
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:53pmOne of Nevada’s most significant historic treasures is now the nation’s newest historic landmark with action today from the United States Department of the Interior. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar listed the McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City as a National Historic Landmark.
V&T McKeen Motor Car designated as National Historic Landmark
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39pmSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced the designation of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad McKeen Motor Car #70 based in Carson City as one of 27 national historic landmarks.
Calling the McKeen Motor Car #70, Virginia & Truckee Railway Motor Car #22, "the best surviving example of the first commercially viable application of internal combustion power in a self-propelled railroad car" the designation possess exceptional value and quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States, Salazar said.
Great Nevada 'ShakeOut' set for Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 8:15amThe largest Great Nevada Shakeout in its three-year history, and part of the world’s largest public earthquake drill with 18 million participants globally, is Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m. More than a half a million Nevadans are registered to participate in the annual statewide public earthquake drill, and with just a few days to go the Nevada Seismological Laboratory would like 100,000 more people registered.
Letter to the Editor: Make Ormsby House the New Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 3:29pmIf Carson City really needs a new library, I have an excellent idea. Let’s just buy the Ormsby House. Not for sale? Make em’ an offer they can’t refuse. Think about it.
On the 1st floor: foyer, auditorium, and changing exhibit area, all adjacent to an outdoor plaza (current valet parking). Second floor will have main library desk, space for newspaper and periodical reading, and restaurant without outdoor seating. Floors 3, 4, and 5 would be the main library collection. Floors 6, 7, and 8: computer labs, meeting rooms, and BRIC.
Nevada’s Pony Express Territory contest offers chance to win free overnight and corn maze fun
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 11:22amThe Pony Express Territory, a fascinating route that takes travelers across Nevada on U.S. Highway 50 and once dubbed ‘The Loneliest Road in America’, is currently drawing visitors to Fallon’s annual Corn Maze at Lattin Farms via a contest on Facebook through Oct. 23. The award-winning Corn Maze is the West Coast’s largest and is known for family fun.