February 2013
WNC Softball to Have Free Admission This Weekend
Submitted by Chris Graham on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 8:48pmFan Appreciation Days
Receive Free Admission to Wildcats’ Midweek Games
Western Nevada College softball fans will be treated to Fan Appreciation Days when the Wildcats entertain North Idaho College Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City.
Fans will be admitted free to the Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheaders that begin at 1:30 p.m. each day.
The Wildcats are fresh off taking three of four games from Colorado Northwestern last weekend.
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Students win big at Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge Robotics Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:28pm
The FIRST NV organization, organized the Second Annual Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge was held Saturday at Carson High School in Carson City. High school teams from Nevada, California, Oregon, and Utah competed in a full day robotics competition for two seeds to the World Festival Robotics Competition to be held in April.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make drug and burglary-related arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 12:46pmDrug crimes, burglary, child neglect and a third DUI offense made up the bulk of this weekend's felony-related arrests, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies report.
Two men were arrested Sunday and face felony charges after attempting to steal air compressors from a vacant Carson City building. Arrested were Geoffrey Earl Meudt, 39, of Gardnerville and Steven Walter Cozad, 30, of Wellington, Nev. Both are being held and face charges of being in possession of burglary tools and gross misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit theft.
Show your support for Bicycle and Pedestrian project on Fifth Street
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 9:57am
A message from Patrick Pittenger, Transportation Manager, Carson City Public Works.
Carson City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocates-
I am contacting you to request your support this week for a bicycle and pedestrian project in Carson City.
Gardnerville boy, 4, dies in vehicle U-Haul accident
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 10:31amA 4-year-old Gardnerville boy died in an accident Sunday in the 900 block of Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area south of Gardnerville, the Douglas County Sheriff Office reports. The boy has been identified as Mason Geist, authorities said.
Deputies responded at 3:45 p.m. to 980 Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area on the report of a vehicle accident involving the injury of a 4-year-old boy, said Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell.
Lucky Friday Karaoke at the Spoke Bar!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 10:25am
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Repeats every week until Fri Mar 29 2013 .
March 1, 2013 - 7:30pm
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March 8, 2013 - 7:30pm
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March 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
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March 22, 2013 - 7:30pm
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March 29, 2013 - 7:30pm New drink specials and more fun every week!
Get lucky every Friday night in March with the always entertaining karaoke crew at the Spoke!
Every Friday, we feature $7 pitchers, $2 shots of Jack (and possibly Jose) with the purchase of a meal or drink, smoke-free delight, and fresh updates to the karaoke library.
The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.
More info always available at http://karaokebyken.com/
Survey: Nevadans for legal pot, same sex marriage and the margins tax
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 8:48amAccording to a newly released survey, Nevadans favor legalizing pot, allowing same sex marriage and approving the teachers' union business tax.
Improvement grant, Nevada bills to be discussed at Tuesday school board meeting
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 8:29amAn update on Nevada Legislature bills and an informational update on an improvement grant for Eagle Valley Middle School are among items on the Carson City School Board agenda when it meets Tuesday.
The regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
See the agenda below.
Nevada bill would expand full-day kindergarten
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 8:14amImplementing full-day kindergarten is a priority for Democrats in the Nevada Legislature, but the ambitious proposal comes with an as yet undetermined price tag or funding.
Carson City Music Club presents Carson City Symphony Wind Trio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 1:29pm
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March 11, 2013 (All day) Carson City Music Club will feature the Carson City Symphony Woodwind trio in concert March 11, 2013. The performance at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall will begin at 7 P.M. Public is invited to attend this special concert. $10.person, under 18 free. Refreshments will be served after the program. For info call Jane Theiss at 882-9517
