May 2013
Driver Authorization Cards Bill Passes Assembly 30-9
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 8:37pmby JERI CHADWELL
Speed limit bill dies in Nevada Assembly
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 7:09pmA bill authorizing speed limits of up to 85 mph on some Nevada highways has died in the Legislature.
Nine rescued from Lake Tahoe after boat flips
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 5:00pmNine people were rescued Saturday after their boat took on water and flipped over near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reports.
Lt. Pete Van Arnum said El Dorado County Sheriff’s boat unit and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report of a vessel taking on water near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe at around 2 p.m.
Media Alliance Provides Lessons in Collaboration
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 3:55pm
Putting Up The Flag
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 12:52pmI fly the flag every day. The kids even bought a solar powered spot light so we can leave it out at night. I do it in honor for the time, before the renewed Muslim war against the world and before the “patriot” act, when people here and abroad knew that the American flag stood for liberty and liberation from tyranny.
But now…?
Now I look at the stars through teary eyes as each star is morphing into a swastika or a hammer-and-sickle — or is it a crescent moon?
Legacy and history shine at Stewart Indian School's Father's Day Powwow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 1:30amEvent Date:
June 14, 2013 (All day)
Tradition, legacy and Native American culture will once again shine with brilliant colors and graceful dance Father's Day weekend in Carson City.
The annual Father's Day Powwow at Stewart Indian School draws a number of quality American Indian arts and crafts vendors, and is also a time for alumni, former employees and their families and friends to gather at the former campus at 5500 Snyder Avenue in Carson City.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Farewell, Goodnight' An Evening of Jazz and Poetry
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 12:57amEvent Date:
June 11, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Mile High Jazz Band with guest vocalists Jakki Ford and Cindee LeVal will be joined by five poets and readers for "Farewell, Goodnight," a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry in Carson City.
The event will be on Tuesday, June 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
The program will feature award-winning poets and readers Krista Lukas, Terri Breeden, Rita Geil, Susan Sara Priest, and Amy Roby.
Distinct Ink to donate proceeds from tattoos to Relay for Life
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 12:30amEvent Date:
June 1, 2013 - 12:00pm
Distinct Ink in Carson City will participate in Tattoos for a Cure, Saturday, June 1 to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Walk in-only customers from noon to 8 p.m. can get a one size tattoo, any color, placed anywhere. For every $40 spent on tattoos, $20 will be donated to Relay for Life. Tattoos will be done by Zach and Lori Mueller and John Seaver.
Distinct Ink is located at 934 Corbett Street in Carson City. Call (775) 883-6878.
Discounted tickets for American Century Championship available at Raley's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 11:54pmRaley's, Bel-Air and Nob Hill stores are offering discounted tickets to the 24th annual American Century Championship, the celebrity and sports star golf tournament at Lake Tahoe, July 16-21.
The tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Lake Tahoe's south shore, features match-ups of sports legends and Hollywood stars such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Rice and Ray Romano. Newcomers this year will include former MLB superstars Chipper Jones and Pudge Rodriguez; Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall.
Donations sought for Children's Museum annual garage sale fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 11:21pmEvent Date:
July 27, 2013 (All day)
Is the stuff collecting in the garage too valuable to be thrown out? The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will gladly take those household goods, furniture and furnishings off your hands. The Museum will hold its annual fundraising garage sale July 27 in Carson City and is looking for donated items.
Donations are being accepted now and can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 813 North Carson Street. If you have items that need picked up call (775) 884-2226.
