July 2012
Nevada State Museum hosts Family Weekend
Submitted by Molly Moser on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2012 (All day) Spend a Saturday with the family and discover Nevada reptiles at the Nevada State Museum, in a hands-on nature program for kids of the ages 6 – 11. Of course, the parents have their own scientific duty as well; as the kids take on experiments with nature, parents will use microscopes and specimens in a lab setting. Activities will also include creating and painting a lizard or a snake model.
Adult admission is $8, free for museum members and children 17 and under. This event will take place on Saturday, July 14, from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson.
Build a Fairy Garden at Greenhouse Garden Center
Submitted by Molly Moser on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 10:19pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2012 - 5:30pm Release your world of fantasy and imagination by attending a Fairy Garden Workshop at the Greenhouse Garden Center. This workshop will give guests a tutorial on building their very own Fairy Garden, in only a small patch of space of a container. This creation will be a great accessory to herb gardens or along side a row of plants, and is perfect for all ages.
The cost to attend the workshop is $6. Guests are welcome to bring their own containers or purchase one at the Greenhouse Garden Center, along with Fairy Garden accessories. Refreshments will be provided.
Open House at It's A Girl Thang, LLC
Submitted by Molly Moser on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2012 - 5:15pm Recycle your clothing to purchase new items at the Open House of It’s A Girl Thang! This consignment shop will give guests the opportunity to recycle their clothes for cash to add great clothing to their closets. There will also be food and wine, with special drawings every 30 minutes. The shopping odyssey begins at 5:15 P.M. on Thursday, July 12 at the Frontier Mall, 1903 N. Carson.
Brewery Arts Center welcomes Wild Horse Productions
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:26pmThe Brewery Arts Center and Wild Horse Productions have announced a partnership that will welcome Wild Horse Productions as a resident company at the Brewery Arts Center.
While the BAC is open to other artists and arts organizations, as well as the general public for collaborations and to rent their facilities, a resident status may be offered to organizations who demonstrate sound business practices, financial strength, the ability to fill seats and, above all, artistic prowess. Both organizations will retain their independence and tax exempt, nonprofit status.
Art project 'Visualizing Change' at Lake Tahoe's Sierra Nevada College through July 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 6:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Science Consortium collaborated with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Art to create “Visualizing Change,” a photographic art expedition intended to convey concepts in environmental restoration at Lake Tahoe to the scientific community and general public. The exhibit is located in the Prim Desert Research Library at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village. It features photography and oil painting contributions from eight noted artists and is free and open to the public through July 27.
Crime Log: Carson City man allegedly strikes pedestrian with vehicle after getting high
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 5:29pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals for felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:
- Stefen Davis, 19, a Carson City man, at 7 a.m. this morning. Davis was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs with substantial bodily harm, as well as misdemeanor allegations of possession of marijuana, minor consumption of alcohol, and due care. He is alleged to have struck a pedestrian, who was taken to the hospital with a severe neck injury. Bail has been set at $25,150 plus administrative fees.
State Public Employee Pension Plan Sees 2.9 Percent Return In Fiscal Year 2012
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 5:07pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s Public Employees’ Retirement System earned an estimated 2.9 percent return on its investments in the fiscal year ending June 30, and is now valued at $25.8 billion, an official with the plan said today.
The 2012 return is below the 8 percent anticipated annual return for the system’s investments over the long term.
Why is the Nye Regional Medical Center closing its doors?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 4:23pmI am writing to you about the recent statement about the Nye Regional Medical Center closing it doors if they don't get some help from the County or State. I enclosing a letter that explains why the state or county should allow it to close. There is serious mismanagement that has been going on for the last 4 years. Even through its the only health care facility's within a 100 plus miles still as a employee of the hospital I have witness many wrong doings and the placing of key personnel in positions that they would never be able to hold in any other hospital or clinic.
Rummage Sale (Iglesia Ebenezer El Buen Pastor)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2012 - 8:00am We'll be having a rummage sale at the Eagles Wings church parking lot. Please stop by and see what we have at 150 E. Roland Street, Carson City, NV 89701. We're raising funds for the church. We'll also be selling tamales, soda and water.
Carson City Democratic Womens Club Monthly Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 3:08pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2012 (All day) The Carson City Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting will be held Saturday July 14, at Grandma Hatties. At noon, the featured speaker is Dennis Noone, Editor of the Nevada Appeal. There will also be a brief presentation from the Organization of America's Nevada Rural Coordinator concerning the start up of the Obama campaign. A new program for the members will be introduced and plans for the Candidate's BBQ August 25th announced. Please come by 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM if you wish to order off the menu. For more information please call Donna at 884-3037.
