May 2012
Grace Christian Academy Completes 2nd Annual Serve-a-thon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:32pm
The students of Grace Christian Academy (GCA) in Minden recently visited various local community service agencies and organizations to volunteer their time as part of the school’s Second Annual Serve-a-thon. GCA dedicates a week each school year to serve agencies and organizations within the area. Local businesses, corporations as well as private donors pledge money donations to the school in the fundraising effort that has the added benefit of developing character within the students.
First Flume Trail Ride of the Year
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:30pmFlume Trail Mountain Bikes officially opened for business on May 12th this year. The light winter snowfall has nearly melted off the lower trails, giving access to Marlette Lake and the Flume Trail. A few of us rode the Flume on Saturday, May 12th to go check it out.
Wine, Art & Music: Summer "Kick Off" Art Sale & Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2012 - 10:00am Wine, 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 Relay for Life 2012
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2012 - 2:00pm The Carson City Relay For Life is our local event to support the American Cancer Society and to raise funds for cancer research, awareness and survivor resources and support. It's also our chance to Fight Back, Remember and Celebrate! Join us at Carson High School from 2:00PM to 8:00AM. Bring the kids and have some fun while you make a difference. For more information or to start/join a team, www.carsonrelay.org.
Plan To Move Nevada Primary Closer To General Election Likely To Face Tough Road In Legislature Next Year
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY – A proposal by Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, to move Nevada’s primary election back to September to shorten the campaign season didn’t get out of the starting gate in 2011.
The Assembly Legislative Operations and Elections Committee held one hearing on Assembly Bill 157, which had cosponsors from both major political parties. But it also saw serious opposition from state election officials and never came up for a vote.
Crime Log: 90-year-old Carson City woman missing
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 11:54am
A missing persons report was filed with the Carson City Sheriff's Office at around 9 a.m. Monday for a 90-year-old woman on blood pressure medication. According to the incident report, the missing person - Kitty Webb - has not been found. She was alleged to have last been seen in a white Ford F-150 with Nevada license plates.
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:
Carson Chamber's Super Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 8:39amThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce has two events going today. First, you can hear from the publisher and editor of the Nevada Appeal at the Gold Dust West at 11:30 a.m., part of the Chamber's Soup's On luncheon series.
Death Notice: Manuel "Munchie" Mundschenk
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:01amManuel "Munchie" Mundschenk, 90, longtime resident of North Lake Tahoe/Carson City, Nevada, passed away April 23, 2012 in Spokane, WA.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be...
Republican Candidates For New 4th Congressional District Focus Mostly On Issues In Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 8:39pmCARSON CITY – Three of the Republicans seeking the right to challenge state Democratic Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford for Nevada’s new 4th Congressional District seat sought to establish their conservative credentials in a televised debate today.
Lake Tahoe Science Conference highlights environment, economics, research
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 5:53pmMore than 350 scientists, environmental policy makers and economic stakeholders will discuss Lake Tahoe and its environmental and economic future at the annual Tahoe Science Conference “Environmental Restoration in a Changing Climate” May 22 to 24 at Incline Village.
The conference, this year being held at Sierra Nevada College, features a scientific poster session and the opening of “Visualizing Change, a photographic exhibition,” on Tuesday evening followed by two full days of seminars and workshops covering more than 20 topics in three main areas:
