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Partnership between Adams Hub and Carson City municipality sought
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 1:25pmExpired contracts of professionals operating Adams Hub, a business and entrepreneurial innovation incubator in downtown Carson City, has prompted the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation (HMAF) to approach the municipality of Carson City with a partnership proposal that includes grant funds to take the local incubator to its next phase, an HMAF press release stated.
Western Nevada Coyotes leave Redding a 2-0 winner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/11/2018 - 10:22amThe Coyotes of Western Nevada FC visited Redding Royals FC hoping to start the 2018 UPSL Wild West Conference with a victory. 90 minutes later, the Boys in Blue came out with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals by Will Nuttall and Anthony Chinchilla.
Senator Square: CHS takes another step to protect its students
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 7:41pm(Editor’s Note: Shelley is a CHS Safe Schools Professional, School Social Worker III)
In an effort to address social and emotional needs of students, CHS is presenting the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program.
Freshman health classes were the first reached in February. The JROTC students and health science classes are next.
Canine influenza vaccine now offered at Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 12:38pmOver the last two months in Northern Nevada, there have been 80 new cases of canine influenza reported.
Due to this increase, and for the health of all dogs, Nevada Humane Society is now offering the canine influenza vaccine at a weekly vaccine clinic for just $20.
New cyber security, military science workforce programs approved for Nevada students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:55amWith three Carson High School NJROTC teams headed this month to the semifinals of CyberPatriot, the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, there is now more room for career development in cybersecurity and military science fields for CHS students, thanks to recent career and technical education programs approved by the state's board of education.
Bursting at the seams: Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada receives 850 sweatshirts
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 3:15pmGARDNERVILLE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada received 850 sweatshirts for every member of their Carson City and Carson Valley locations thanks to local donors like Phil and Penny Wright, longtime Carson Valley residents.
Nevada State Prison Museum nears opening, site used for Indie movie 'Mustang'
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:00pmIt’s taken a lot of work over these past few years to meet all the requirements needed to be able to convert the historic Nevada State Prison into Carson City’s third history museum.
U.S. housing leaders tour Carson City's innovative, affordable Richard’s Crossing development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:31pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Rural Housing Authority highlighted some of its affordable housing successes during a recent visit by Jimmy Stracner, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Senator Square: Carson High School Digital Media Class launches new webpage
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 5:25amThe Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.
Senator Square: Into the 'Depps' of Winterfest at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 5:10amWinterfest 2018 is here, and the theme is “Into the Depps of Winterfest"— as in Johnny Depp — with a week stuffed full of fun activities. Depp says, “I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it” and this is what Carson High School students intend to do all week long.
Carson City Mayor presents 2018 State of The City address
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:34pmUPDATE: Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell presented the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual State of The City address Wednesday at the Gold Dust West banquet hall. Here is the video presentation and complete transcript, his seventh State of The City address.
Western Nevada College celebrates opening of William N. Pennington Biophysical Science Lab
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 6:36pmThanks to a $1.45 million project funded by the William N. Pennington Foundation, Western Nevada College celebrated the opening of new biochemistry and human cadaver laboratories on Thursday.
Fox Brewpub in downtown Carson City to offer wide selection of craft beer brewed on site
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 2:01pmCarson City’s burgeoning craft beer game is getting a bit stronger with The Fox Brewpub throwing its hops in the ring in Downtown Carson City.
Beatles Flashback plays Carson City's BAC Performance Hall this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 2:40pmOne night only the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City presents the area’s best Beatles tribute band celebrates 50 years of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.
CHS Blue Thunder Marching Band picked for 2018 Chinese New Year Parade
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 3:06pmCARSON CITY — The award winning Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band was selected to march in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Training exercises help Storey County get ready for library opening
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 12:42pmStorey County is one step closer to opening the door to its new library — while Carson City and Churchill County library staff are more efficient at their jobs — thanks to a Nevada Library Cooperative training.
Carson City's Mark Twain Elementary earns $16,000 music grant with help from jam band Phish
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 1:34pmThe new year, 2018, is starting very well for Mark Twain Elementary School music students. The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a $16,000 grant awarded to Mark Twain Elementary for music education. The monies will be used to purchase new musical instruments including a 50-piece world drumming set, steel drums, hand chimes and various other percussion instruments.
Senator Square: CHS Library transformation has begun
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 9:56amGreat news for Carson High School students as Librarian Ananda Campbell is making sure her library stays cutting edge.
Campbell was awarded both the Library Services and Technology Act Community Enrichment Grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Carson City School District Schools Foundation Mini Grant Teacher Award to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Projects and to assist in facilitating an ever-changing CHS Senators Library Collaborative Learning area.
Fifth annual Tiffani's Sealed Toy Drive a success
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 9:41amTo all of our family, friends and community:
Thank you for your generosity. This was the fifth year and still as strong as ever.
Beatles Flashback concert at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 7:09pmBeatles Flashback performs at the Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St in Carson City on Saturday, Jan 20 at 7pm.
There is a resurgence of interest in Beatles music thanks to this 50th anniversary, the re-release of the entire Beatles re-mastered catalog, and the huge success of "Beatles LOVE" in Las Vegas.
Beatles Flashback is Northern California and Northern Nevada's premier Beatles tribute band playing all of your favorite Fab Four hits. There's nothing like that familiar Beatles guitar sound, and those distinct Beatles harmonies.
Tickets available at www.thatbeatlesband.com.
Christmas tree curbside recycling, drop off locations around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 2:08pmIn cooperation with Capital Sanitation and Waste Management, Christmas trees can be placed curbside in Carson City on regular trash collection days or taken to a drop off location. Trees will be chipped in the springtime and used as mulch.
William N. Pennington Foundation awards Lyon County $3 million for Fernley senior center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:13amA new senior center will be built in Fernley thanks to the William N. Pennington Foundation, which awarded Lyon County $3 million that was signed off Thursday by the Board of County Commissioners.
Capital Cab delivers Toys for Tots: Two cars stuffed with gifts unloaded at Ron Wood Center
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 1:01pmThe Capital Cab Company delivered more than $2,000 worth of toys Thursday to the Ron Wood Center in Carson City as a yearly contribution to Toys for Tots.
Pine Grove Hills
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 2:15pmOn December 10th we made the drive to Smith Valley for some exploration of the Pine Grove Hills. This turned out to be a good time to ride this area. It can get really hot in the summer, and can be muddy and impassable in the winter once the rain and snow starts. Thanks to a slow start to the wi ...
Carson City Senior Center makes Christmas delivery for hundreds of homebound seniors
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 3:04pmThe Carson City Senior Center collected more than 550 gifts from area residents and businesses for homebound seniors this year. The Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program delivers almost 300 meals to homebound seniors daily. In the past year, the Center has provided over 79,500 hot meals.
Carson City welcomes first Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 1:22pmWreaths Across America came to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery Saturday morning thanks to the Carson City Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol who organized the event locally.
Santa to bring joy to 170 Carson City area seniors Saturday thanks to Friends to All
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 3:10pmThanks to kind community donations, Santa will be bringing a bit of Christmas Joy Saturday to homebound and low-income seniors often left out during this seasonal celebration.
“I cannot believe the number of donations we received this year – so much more than we could anticipate," said Gwen Pradere, found of Friends to All, Inc.
New year brings new opportunities for Minden race car driver Thorson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 12:11pmMinden's Tanner Thorson, 21, looks ahead to 2018, as he partners with new organizations for the upcoming race season. Thorson is set to pilot the Dooling Hayward Motorsports/Richard Childress Racing No. 63 midget and the Tri-C Motorsports No. 3c wing sprint car.
Senator Square: Carson High School honors biology students interact with nature
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:07amEditor's Note: The following item was written by Emma Doty, Christian Garcia-Perez, and Edwin Vasquez who are Honors Biology students at Carson High School.
Carson High School's honors biology class students recently shared their thoughts on the school's three native habitat gardens that help attract wildlife, expand learning, and benefit the environment.
Memory Of Longtime CVMC Patient Carried On In Donated Photographs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 3:35pmWhen Carlos Iribarren — a longtime Carson Valley resident and former co-owner of the Carson Valley Country Club — passed away at the age of 71 last spring, his family made a special request of friends and loved ones.
Instead of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to the Infusion Center at Carson Valley Medical Center, where Carlos had been a longtime patient.
The family expressed thanks to the entire staff of the Infusion Center in Iribarren’s published obituary, noting the care of registered nurse Lori Salvador in particular.