May 2014
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 5:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 28 2014 .
June 28, 2014 - 6:30pm High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 28 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. At 6:30 p.m., Clay and Cullen Mitchell will teach jitterbug, a 1940s-style swing dance and simplified version of Lindy hop. This is in preparation for the Silver Dollar Car Classic Sock Hop at the Carson Nugget on July 26. Social dance is 7:30-10 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers.
Douglas authorities investigate after windows shot at in Gardnerville area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 4:04pmA reward is being offered after windows were shot out at two Gardnerville locations, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The first incident occurred on May 23 at approximately 10:05 p.m, when a victim was driving north on Tillman Lane. As the driver passed Jobs Peak he heard the driver’s side rear glass panel shatter, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks. During the investigation it appears the damage to the window was consistent with a BB gun or similar round.
ComputerCorps Tech Camp for kids
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 3:52pm
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July 7, 2014 (All day) The ComputerCorps "Every-Home-A-Classroom" TechCamp is an annual summer program for youth 10-15 years old. For the past 14 years, this 2-week program gives kids the opportunity to learn about computer recycling, testing and assembly while building a computer system they can take home or give to a needy family at the end of camp.
Elderly victim of home robbery gets help from Secret Witness, offers from Carson City locals
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 3:29pmCitizens have chimed into help and Secret Witness has offered a cash reward following the early Sunday morning home invasion robbery a 101-year-old Carson City veteran.
Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 2:21pm
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June 15, 2014 (All day) Join the Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department this Father’s Day for their Annual Pancake Breakfast. There will be food, drinks and fun for everyone. Additionally, the department will be hosting a large raffle and Silent Auction. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting the Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department. Come out and meet the local volunteer firefighters. Careflight and NDF helicopters will be there.
Bike Month Wrap Up
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 2:01pm
As May comes to a close, it’s time to look back on all the fun events we had during Bike Month and thank our volunteers and sponsors who made it all possible!
Tour of Carson City
The Rest of the Story
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 1:17pmThe Rest of the Story
This in reply to Mr. James O. Hartman’s letter to the editor in the May 21st issue of the RC. Mr. Hartman, I will address you in the first person in this reply. Facts are stubborn things.
Let me be clear that I draw a parallel to your reporting in the RC opinion page with what in the 30’s was called yellow journalism. Use of the journalism in the same sentence with your name does a disservice to journalists everywhere even those in the mainstream.
In your article:
Carson City motorcycle rider identified in Tuesday freeway crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:47amA Carson City man has been identified in the Tuesday night motorcycle crash on the Carson City freeway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Kevin M. Purvis, 33, of Carson City died as a result from injuries in the crash that happened in the southbound lane of the 580 freeway, north of Fifth Street, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson.
Nevada 150 Events Held Throughout June
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:03amMany events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of June. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held June 3 through June 15.
Nevada Prison Preservation Society achieves nonprofit status
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 10:37am
The IRS has conferred nonprofit status on the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, a significant step in the group’s effort to save the historic structure. The first donation to NSPPS under its designation as a public charity was made this week by Carson City Assemblyman Pete Livermore.
Livermore’s legislation in 2013 set the stage for planning by state agencies on the 152-year-old prison’s future as a historic site and museum, as well as possible uses for other buildings on the property.
