April 2013
Nevada Performance Academy enrollment begins Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:53pmEnrollment at Nevada Performance Academy, a Nevada tuition free charter school in Carson City that will serve grades 7-12, begins Wednesday. In an effort to ensure high quality teaching and learning, and because of predicted space constraints, the Academy will limit first-year enrollment in the blended components of its academic program, which is face-to-face instruction and participation in extracurricular classes.
Bicycle Clinic at Bike Carson-Tahoe
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 7:27pmBike Carson-Tahoe will be doing a clinic at the shop on Wednesday night, May 1st, at 6:30 PM. Owner Chris Huber will cover flat repair, a lesson on gearing (numerical explanation, gear overlap, what gear to use, etc.), and also touch on group riding etiquette.
Video: A Look Inside All-Day Kindergarten
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 7:05pmThis video provides an inside look into Senate Bill 182, a measure that would require full-day kindergarten statewide. The bill would also lower to 5 from 7 the age at which a child must attend school.
Originally broadcast: 04.19.2013 on KNPB Channel 5‘s program A Conversation, hosted by Brent Boynton.
DUI fees for Nevada specialty courts draws opposition
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:54pmJudges and some lawmakers raised concerns Tuesday about a bill that would impose a $500 assessment on DUI offenses to fund Nevada specialty courts.
Concerns Raised Over DUI Fee in Assembly Committee
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:43pmby NATASHA VITALE
John McCormick, Rural Courts Coordinator of the Nevada Supreme Court, testifies in opposition of Senate Bill 224 on April 30, 2013. / Photo by Natasha Vitale
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Resolution Moves on to Congress
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:33pmThe Nevada Assembly voted on Senate Joint Resolution 15 during their floor session Tuesday. The bill urges Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Many of the Assembly members took time to speak to the importance of passing the bill. Assemblyman James Ohrenschall was one of those who spoke in favor of SJR 15.
“Unless you’re a Native Americans, we are a nation of immigrants,” Ohrenschall said.
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player garners former NFL coach, Raider kicker support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:30pm
A day after NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay to Sports Illustrated, a former NFL coach and an Oakland Raider record-setting placekicker believe the NFL is ready to accept a gay football player.
"I don't think the NFL is going to have a problem," said Herm Edwards, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach, now an NFL analyst for ESPN. "Is there going to be a vote of confidence in the locker room? For some of the younger and immature players, but the veteran players — they get it."
Tea Party and Fashion Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 10:10am
Event Date:
Repeats every 4 days until Sat May 11 2013 .
May 11, 2013 - 2:00pm Carson City Natives and Newcomers Club Presents Tea Party and Fashion Show
A Benefit for Food for Thought
Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer
To be held a The Brewery Arts Center Ballroom
449 W King Street
Carson City Nevada
Saturday May 11 2pm to 4pm
Tea will be served with tea sandwiches and petit fours
Door prize and raffle
Tickets are $20 per person
For reservations and/or information
Contact Patt Becker (775)297-3484
Tickets may also be purchased at the Brewery Arts Center
C0-Sponsored by The Brewery Arts Center
Fashions provided by Maurices of Carson City
Warmer weather is a reminder about spring river safety
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 9:50amWith temperatures near record highs, it's tempting to want to cool off in the river but the waters are still very cold and getting into the river too soon can be dangerous.
Memorial fund created for family of teen girl killed in rollover
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 9:47amThe teen girl killed in a rollover accident last week in Pleasant Valley now has a memorial fund set up in her honor to help her family pay for burial.
17-year-old Heather Brown was declared brain dead last Wednesday afternoon around 3pm, and had remained on life-support through Friday morning when doctors were scheduled to perform an organ donation procedure.
